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In a role where you’ll be able to learn new skills, working in a friendly team? If so, we have the opportunity for you!</p>\n<p>As a result of a recent review of the structure within Housing Services, we’re recruiting for a new member of our Property Services team, for a role which is:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for someone looking to develop their experience and build on their skills.</li>\n<li>A key part of a friendly and supportive team.</li>\n<li>Flexible, enabling you to manage your own workload.</li>\n<li>Challenging but incredibly rewarding.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate keen to develop a variety of skills and experience, offering the opportunity to work in a busy and important team in the Council. The successful candidate will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide vital support to our busy Property Services team by providing basic administrative duties such as scanning documents, data entry and mail merge.</li>\n<li>Validate and verify repairs requests from tenants and leaseholders.</li>\n<li>Respond to enquiries from customers, in person, in writing and on the telephone.</li>\n<li>Work closely with colleagues across the council, ensuring queries are handled by the right team, as well as helping our housing tenants by handling administrative tasks like preparing and scanning paperwork, arranging repairs, and dealing with other queries.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who we’re looking for?</strong></p>\n<p>We’d love to hear from you if you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy skills.</li>\n<li>Have excellent IT skills and knowledge of using Microsoft Office.</li>\n<li>Have excellent customer service and communication skills, in person, in writing and on the telephone.</li>\n<li>Are highly organised and able to work without much supervision.</li>\n<li>Are comfortable working in a team, working flexibly to support your colleagues.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we Offer</strong></p>\n<p>You will be employed by Tandridge District Council a financially stable and forward-looking authority, committed to staff development, reward and progression. Joining Tandridge District Council has many other advantages, for example flexible working, a friendly working environment, an excellent pension scheme, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.</p>\n<p>The council offices are based in the vibrant small town of Oxted at the foot of the North Downs, close to Oxted Station and with on-site parking.   And there are excellent schools here, good transport links with access to London, Gatwick and the south coast, and safe, cohesive communities.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity statement</strong></p>\n<p>At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.</p>\n<p>We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.</p>\n<p>Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Want to know more?</strong></p>\n<p>If you’re looking for a new and exciting professional challenge, collaborative, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to develop your career, please do get in touch for a chat. Please e-mail <a href=\"mailto:mrobinson@tandridge.gov.uk\">mrobinson@tandridge.gov.uk</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,847 - £26,329","publishDate":"2024-12-24T15:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/06f4582e-0669-42f0-8e72-17d99981f366.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0700f0ae-989f-49c4-86b2-3b3bb4f43ba1","title":"Finance Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"<p><span><em>We are looking for a Finance Officer (Recruitment) to join our dedicated and friendly Talent Acquisition Service, providing a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach to agency invoicing of temporary employees across Medway Council. This is an exciting and fast paced role, working with a supportive and collaborative team.  <br></em></span></p>\n<p><span><em><strong>In return we offer you:<br></strong></em> • <em>Generous annual leave entitlement<br></em> • <em>Generous local government pension scheme package<br></em> • <em>Access to wider training and development qualifications<br></em> • <em>Flexible working scheme<br></em> • <em>Travel plan discounts<br></em> • <em>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker<br></em> • <em>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service<br></em> • <em>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers<br></em> • <em>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\" href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a><br></span></p>\n<p><span><em>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\" href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\"><em>Council Plan</em></a><em> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. <br></em></span></p>\n<p><span><em><strong>Our organisation:<br></strong></em><em>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.<br>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.<br>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\"><em>education</em></a><em>, </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\"><em>environment</em></a><em>, </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\"><em>social care</em></a><em>, </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\"><em>housing</em></a><em>, </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\"><em>planning</em></a><em>, </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\" href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\"><em>business</em></a><em> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.<br>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</em></span></p>\n<p><span><em><br>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Rachel Skinner on 01634 332171 or Claire Poynter on 01634 338106. Alternatively, you can contact us by e-mail at </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:recruitment@medway.gov.uk\" href=\"mailto:recruitment@medway.gov.uk\"><em>recruitment@medway.gov.uk</em></a><br></span></p>\n<p><span><em><strong>Important Information-<br>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<br></strong></em></span></p>\n<p><span><em>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement<br>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.<br></em></span></p>\n<p><span><em><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.</strong></em></span></p>\n<p><span><em><strong><br></strong></em><em>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</em></span></p>\n<p><span><em><br>Please visit </em><a class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\" href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a><em> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</em></span></p>\n<p><span><em><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 (£24,525 - £29,268) per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-24T14:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f00e6df2-3f8b-4c2a-87b7-519eab89a119.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"68856444-c126-4740-b5fd-095c8a8417da","title":"Community Experienced Social Worker - West Malling Team","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Worrall House","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience. </p>\n<p>Within the West Kent Area we currently have vacancies in the Tonbridge Community Team </p>\n<p>We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.  </p>\n<p>£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service. </p>\n<p>About Us </p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do. </p>\n<p>We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources. </p>\n<p>About You </p>\n<p>We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation. </p>\n<p>You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers. </p>\n<p>You will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.  </p>\n<p>We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. </p>\n<p>You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability. </p>\n<p>Our Support Offer </p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need. </p>\n<p>We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme. </p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework. </p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training. </p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career. </p>\n<p>We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met. </p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. </p>\n<p>For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249 and a member of the team will respond appropriately. </p>\n<p>We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Experienced Community Practitioner roles.  If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249 <br><br>For further information please contact: Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,374 - £43,592 Per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-24T11:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-13T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d4333c19-5cff-47a5-aef9-0fcf4fd7d3da.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"df93d539-77d8-4f1e-a655-3561076312e0","title":"Community Experienced Social Worker - Tonbridge","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Worrall House","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience. </p>\n<p>Within the West Kent Area we currently have vacancies in the Tonbridge Community Team </p>\n<p>We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.  </p>\n<p>£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service. </p>\n<p>About Us </p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do. </p>\n<p>We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources. </p>\n<p>About You </p>\n<p>We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation. </p>\n<p>You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers. </p>\n<p>You will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.  </p>\n<p>We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. </p>\n<p>You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability. </p>\n<p>Our Support Offer </p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need. </p>\n<p>We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme. </p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework. </p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training. </p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career. </p>\n<p>We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met. </p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. </p>\n<p>For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249 and a member of the team will respond appropriately. </p>\n<p>We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Experienced Community Practitioner roles.  If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249 <br><br>For further information please contact :Sarah Pattinson on 03000 412249<br><br></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,374 - £43,592 Per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-24T10:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-13T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9d2917b4-a32a-4541-acb1-e3565aa0090c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cdf3c411-8de5-44a6-84ca-fb64b76eee4e","title":"Community Experienced Social Worker","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Invicta House, Maidstone","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience. </p>\n<p>Within the West Kent Area we currently have vacancies in the Maidstone West Community Team </p>\n<p>We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.  </p>\n<p>£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service. </p>\n<p>About Us </p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do. </p>\n<p>We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources. </p>\n<p>About You </p>\n<p>We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation. </p>\n<p>You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers. </p>\n<p>You will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.  </p>\n<p>We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. </p>\n<p>You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability. </p>\n<p>Our Support Offer </p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need. </p>\n<p>We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme. </p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework. </p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training. </p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. 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You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries. </p>\n<p>Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. 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Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team. </p>\n<p>You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability. </p>\n<p>Our Support Offer </p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need. </p>\n<p>We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme. </p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework. </p>\n<p>We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training. </p>\n<p>You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career. </p>\n<p>Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms. </p>\n<p>We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met. </p>\n<p> This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. 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This will ensure the beautiful nature of our rural District is maintained and enhance which is in east Surrey, bordering Kent and the London Boroughs to the north. We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District.</p>\n<p>We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>As a Senior Enforcement Officer, you will investigate and resolve breaches of planning control on some of the more complex cases. This will need to draw on your experience and knowledge of planning legislation in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations. The Senior Enforcement Officer will report to the Enforcement Manager who will be there to support and provide guidance to you. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative in dealing with your caseload. This is a crucial part of the Enforcement Team to uphold confidence in the planning system. There is a wide variety of cases to investigate so it is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and skill base.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for</strong></p>\n<p>Somone who is passionate about protecting our countryside and ensuring high quality development, using the tools that are open to a local authority to monitor and enforce breaches. You will have demonstrable experience of effectively managing enforcement cases from initial investigation through to appeal if necessary.  You will be proactive and a good communicator, who is able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.</p>\n<p><strong>What we Offer </strong></p>\n<p>The salary for our Senior Planning Enforcement Officer is £38,796 to £43,894.   Please note there will also be a welcome payment of £5000 (after successful completion of probationary period and a retention payment at the end of year 3 of £5000).</p>\n<p>When you join us your expertise/skills/experience will be valued and your career development will be our priority. We have many officers that have progressed their careers within the Council.</p>\n<p>We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers our employees/you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.</p>\n<p>We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable. </p>\n<p>We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.</p>\n<p>We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.</p>\n<p>In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (requiring presence in the office for a minimum of two days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.</p>\n<p>Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href=\"http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs\">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide. </p>\n<p><strong>Diversity statement </strong></p>\n<p>At Tandridge District Councill, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring that equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and good practice is embedded in the council’s culture and services.</p>\n<p>We welcome, applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.</p>\n<p>Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>Want to know more? </strong></p>\n<p>If you’re looking for a new and exciting professional challenge, a collaborative, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to develop your career, please do get in touch for a chat by e-mailing Thomas James, <a href=\"mailto:tjames@tandridge.gov.uk\">tjames@tandridge.gov.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,796 to £43,894 dependent on experience. 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We are a Green Belt authority with two National Landscapes in the District.</p>\n<p>We know there are many things that residents love about Tandridge District including our fantastic location, our countryside and the community feel of our towns and villages. We think you will love Tandridge too.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong><br>The Planning and Development Management team manage the Council’s planning enforcement service, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and Council policies. This role involves handling complex enforcement cases, managing a professional team, and providing high-level advice to senior management and committees. </p>\n<p>You will be responsible for</p>\n<ul>\n<li>leading and managing the planning enforcement team to achieve high performance.</li>\n<li>able to handle complex and high-profile enforcement cases, investigate complaints of unauthorized development and ensure compliance with planning conditions and prepare and present reports, appeal statements, and legal notices.</li>\n<li>maintain high levels of customer service and keep up to date with changes in planning policy and legislation.To provide leadership and management of a professional team to achieve high performance and effective operation delivery . Undertake site investigations and evidence gathering for complex breaches of planning control and to take the responsibility for and lead on strategic cases To utilise your delegated authority and sign off notices and closures.  To act as the lead in enforcement appeals including inquires and prosecution cases and support the enforcement team to draft notices and statements.  Prepare appeal statements and proofs of evidence and associated reports for To undertake any additional duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required from time to time.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<p>A self starter with a degree in a planning-related discipline or equivalent planning enforcement experience. You will have significant experience in planning enforcement and managing complex caseloads with an excellent understanding of planning law and national planning policies. You will have experience of managing staff and dealing with enforcement cases including legal proceedings. Strong IT skills, excellent report writing and communication abilities are a must. You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and work well with other teams. Collaborative and personable, you are good at building positive working relationships and influencing at all levels of the organisation.  Previous employment with a Council would be an advantage. As this is a senior role, you will be expected to demonstrate and exemplify our values and behaviours.</p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<p>The salary for our Planning Enforcement Manager range is £51,619 to £61,484. Progression within the top of the pay range of £58,646 to £61,484 will be dependent on the level of experience of the candidate and how well they have met the desirable criteria from the person specification.   Please note there will also be a welcome payment of £5000 (after successful completion of probationary period) and a retention payment at the end of year 3 of £5000.</p>\n<p>When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued and your career development will be our priority.</p>\n<p>We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.</p>\n<p>We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable.</p>\n<p>We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.</p>\n<p>We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some free on-site parking.</p>\n<p>In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working (requiring presence in the office for around two days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme. Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity statement</strong></p>\n<p>At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.</p>\n<p>We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.</p>\n<p>Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Want to know more? 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the team will also lead on the establishment of an updated CIL infrastructure list and work with colleagues in finance to start to establish a process for prioritising infrastructure (to inform part of our ongoing iterative local plan evidence base and a material planning consideration of infrastructure sufficiency). </p> <p>You will be able to support the progression and adoption of the local plan at any future examination in public as an expert witness on infrastructure planning; or equivalent settings.</p> <p>Building relationships with developers and infrastructure providers to facilitate and unlock sites may also become part of this team’s function as things evolve during the year and beyond.  Supporting development management with infrastructure sufficiency and prioritisation judgements will also follow.</p> <p>The Principal Aviation Officer role will report to this post and will remain committed to the monitoring of compliance with the airport’s extant planning permission and will support the (new) Senior Infrastructure Planner and team leader to assimilate to Newham’s approach to infrastructure.</p> <p>The team leader will collaborate with colleagues in planning policy and the two developer contributions teams to establish a work programme – transferring tasks previously undertaken by other officers and establishing other tasks that we have not had capacity to resource. </p> <p><strong>About You </strong></p> <p>Do you want to create and shape a new team?  If you do, please read on.</p> <p>You are a passionate and informed advocate for the council in relation to your infrastructure planning expertise as an MRTPI or MRICS planner or working towards membership of these institutions.  Or you may have a project management qualification and skills that you have honed in your previous work experience.</p> <p>You are a leader or showing your leadership qualities in your current role and are keen to collaborate with a team of colleagues to shape their professional development and facilitate their learning.  You will be keen to learn and develop too.</p> <p>You will be confident in your own abilities but not afraid to be honest if something does not go to plan. You will foster an atmosphere of shared accountability with your team, the wider service and other stakeholders.</p> <p>You will be confident in preparing and presenting reports to a range of audiences to inform, influence or engage on planning obligations, planning policy and site specific considerations. </p> <p>You will be ready to direct but also get involved with tasks alongside your svelte but mighty team. Bringing together and co-ordinating actions happening across the council you will be the anchor to initially steady this ship; you will then be the captain that gets our infrastructure planning team moving in the right direction.</p> <p>You will already be a part of or quickly become familiar with a range of pan-London infrastructure planning thematic groups and in negotiation with planning policy you will become the borough’s representative for these forums.  Soon you will be leading or hosting these forums.</p> <p>You will have experience of or feel comfortable in being the face for your team but also allowing chances for your team to shine too – in conversations with residents, members, senior leaders, developers, land owners, and infrastructure providers.</p> <p>As a non-negotiable you will be committed to the achievement of equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery.</p> <p>https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/7557/infrastructure-planning-team-leader-jd-3827-</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>Closing date: 22/01/2025</p> <p>Interview dates: 6th February comprising a test/assessment and an interview with a panel.</p> <p>To complete a successful application please carefully review the person specification and ensure you offer examples of your work experience.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Help Desk on: 0203 373 0909.</p> <p>Should you wish to have a confidential conversation about this job you may contact the Hiring Manager Jennifer Bishop Assistant Director Development Delivery on 02033731168 or Jennifer.Bishop@newham.gov.uk. </p> <p>The council is committed to the development of colleagues.  During the course of your employment, subject to you meeting entry requirements and based on the exigencies of the service, the Development Delivery team will support the progression of an apprenticeship achieving a leadership standard at level 7.</p> <p>If you are currently on an apprenticeship levy funded course please contact us so we can discuss how this could be transferred to Newham.</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. 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maintaining and enhancing the working relationships we have with developers across the borough and meaningfully engaging with our colleagues across the council to facilitate positive planning outcomes to benefit our residents.</p> <p><strong>For Planning Obligations</strong></p> <p>This is an important role in the developer contributions (S106) team, you will be one of six officers dealing with planning obligations work reporting to a team leader.  </p> <p>We will be working hard to improve the way we work, enhance transparency and find new ways to engage with residents and businesses on the social value that development is bringing to the borough; we’re on the verge of making transformational change to how we do things and would value the experience new appointments would bring from other work settings.</p> <p>Operationally the team is responsible for the financial and non-financial matters associated with compliance with deeds of planning obligation.  This involves casework for assessing and making judgments of submissions on a range of planning related themes from sustainable and active transport, socio-economic development, public transport, financial viability, affordable housing and other matters. </p> <p><strong>For CIL</strong></p> <p>You will report to a team leader alongside five other colleagues – together you are the developer contributions (CIL) team. </p> <p>We are building and maintaining a reputation for robustly scrutinising the CIL regulations and holding the development industry to the highest standards; whilst also supporting developers with getting on site by promptly processing claims for relief and exemptions; and we like to innovate with an internal culture of co-designing service improvements.</p> <p>This team is primarily responsible for the collection of and accounting for monies – the developments in Newham span super-major developments phased to deliver over 15-20 years and schemes which gain consent and want to be on site within weeks or days of planning permission.  This post will help to streamline our processes and work with some of our more technically challenging casework; including collaborating with planning policy, development management, infrastructure planning, resident engagement and other colleagues to help facilitate development.</p> <p> </p><p><strong>About You </strong></p> <p>You are a passionate and informed advocate for the council in relation to this area of expertise as an MRTPI or MRICS planner or working towards membership of these institutions. </p> <p>You will be keen to learn and develop; including by mentoring other members of the team.</p> <p>You will be confident in your own abilities but not afraid to be honest if something does not go to plan. </p> <p>You will be confident in preparing and presenting reports on complex matters to a range of audiences to clearly inform, influence or engage on planning obligations, planning policy and site specific considerations. </p> <p>You have a deep and through understanding of statue, case law and appeal decisions that you can apply to your advice to stakeholders, in your delegated reports and to shape our ways of working.</p> <p>You will have experience of or feel comfortable in representing complex planning obligations and/or CIL matters in conversations with residents, members, senior leaders, developers, land owners, and infrastructure providers.</p> <p>You will be financially astute and have a keen eye for detail to safeguard income and expenditure of public funding in line with the internal controls you and the team will update and enforce. </p> <p>As a non-negotiable you will be committed to the achievement of equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery.</p> <p>Closing date 22/01/25</p> <p>interviews to be held: 12th February 2025</p> <p>https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/7563/service-redesign-jd-developer-contributions-principal-planner</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p> </p><p>To complete a successful application please carefully review the person specification and ensure you offer examples of your work experience.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Help Desk on: 0203 373 0909.</p> <p>Should you wish to have a confidential conversation about this job you may contact the Hiring Manager Jennifer Bishop on 02033731168 or Jennifer.Bishop@newham.gov.uk. </p> <p>The council is committed to the development of colleagues.  During the course of your employment, subject to you meeting entry requirements and based on the exigencies of the service, the Development Delivery team will support the progression of an apprenticeship achieving a chartered town planning standard at level 7 or an alternative leadership apprenticeship.</p> <p>If you are currently on an apprenticeship levy funded course please contact us so we can discuss how this could be transferred to Newham.</p> <p><strong>Additional Info<img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=d46accff99469084fe9056c4f6466fd7&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-12-23T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/edb843f4-5bd9-4d0b-a110-4de8bdc03282.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ed959a45-8811-49ac-90a2-29ca98437b79","title":"Library Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Library Assistant </strong></p> <p><strong>2 vacancies X Full time 36 hours - East Ham Library Monday - Sunday including evenings</strong></p> <p><strong>1 vacancy X Full time 36 hours - Manor Park Library Monday - Saturday including evenings</strong></p> <p><strong>£28,521 - £28,929 per annum</strong></p> <p>Newham Libraries is an ambitious library service that plays a pivitol role in improving the quality of life of our residents.  Prior to the pandemic the number of visits to libraries and the number of books borrowed were increasing year on year and are now bouncing back again. The service is well placed within the Council and works closely with Public Health and other services. 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You will be capable of organising and prioritising your own work to meet challenging deadlines and you will operate in a self-sufficient manner.</p>\n<p><strong>In return we offer you: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. </p>\n<p><strong>Our organisation: </strong></p>\n<p>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.</p>\n<p>Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.</p>\n<p>We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.</p>\n<p>Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call David Brown on 01634 337336</em></p>\n<p><em>Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.  Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p>\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\n<p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p>\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.</p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 (£35,935 - £41,614) per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-22T23:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d900ed9c-65c2-4525-9530-659293a8892f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5937b588-9fa1-4b41-bee1-ec3066064a7a","title":"Corporate Risk Manager","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Corporate Risk Manager</strong><br> <strong>£52,584- £53,607 per annum</strong></p> <p>The Corporate Risk Manager will report to the Head of Counter Fraud, but as the lead for risk management the postholder will work under their own initiative to ensure that risk management is effective and integrated into strategic decision-making and to improve risk maturity across the authority.</p> <p>The Corporate Risk Manager will work alongside key stakeholders to support the ongoing maintenance of the Corporate Risk Register and directorate, service and project-level risk registers; facilitate the Council’s Corporate Risk Group; and develop and deliver training, advice and support to officers engaging in risk management processes.</p> <p>The Corporate Risk Manager will lead a programme of risk assurance work to review and challenge individual risks on the Corporate Risk Register; provide an independent assurance over the control of the risk; and support the development of action plans to strengthen the management of risk.</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date: 31st January 2025</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=6f57b923473c5f30e0bacc3d36c22dbc&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-12-21T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5623d137-1367-4472-a969-a6fb4655bae0.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"35f7472b-90ea-4350-b106-7a6f9f522ae5","title":"Assistant Youth Development Worker (Wrap Around Team)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham ME4 4LL","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em>Medway Council Youth Service is recruiting Assistant Youth Development Workers to form a new Wrap Around Support Project. The team will develop support packages for young people working with Medway Children’s Service that reduce their risk and vulnerability, while promoting personal growth and development. It will develop work with young people that strengthens home and educational placements and reduces risk though building trusted relationship and positive engagement with other services. The project will support young people before, during and after school, improving access to out-of-school activities and promoting the development of personal, social, and relational skills. It will therefore involve significant out-of-hours working, including evenings and weekends.   </em></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Applicants should have significant experience of working with vulnerable young people, with a range of training and expertise. Expertise in working with gangs and criminal exploitation, tackling sexual exploitation and supporting young people on the edge of care or in the care system would be an advantage. </em></p>\n<p><em> </em></p>\n<p><em>Applicants for the Assistant Youth Development Worker roles would benefit from level 2 or 3 youth work qualifications or equivalent, but a range of training and qualification backgrounds will be considered for these posts.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,695 - £28,718 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-20T15:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1be5161b-5343-47ed-9ba1-3745938f9992.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8663fe6b-164d-4ddf-93e6-3b3fbb35b323","title":"Senior Library Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Manor Park Senior Library Assistant </strong></p> <p><strong>Full time 36 hours - Monday - Saturday including evenings</strong></p> <p><strong>£29,346 - £30,630 per annum</strong></p> <p>Newham Libraries is an ambitious library service that plays a pivitol role in improving the quality of life of our residents.  Prior to the pandemic the number of visits to libraries and the number of books borrowed were increasing year on year and are now bouncing back again. 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>Library and Senior Library Assistants have an essential role in delivering this ambition. They carry out a range of tasks including but not limited to: assisting customers with transactions; shelving of books and book displays; providing digital assistance and basic digital skills sessions; information provision and sign-posting; running or supporting events and activities including Under 5s storytimes; and promoting books and reading. On occasions Library and Senior Library assistants may also be required to support outreach activities or resident forums. As duty managers, Senior Library Assistants may be required to open and close buildings; take bookings and payments; oversee staff activity; and carry out cashing up / banking functions.</p> <p>The candidate will have excellent customer care skills and experience, will enjoy helping people and be genuinely passionate about the role of libraries in providing a range of opportunities for our residents. They should have libraries or similar customer focused experience, love reading and talking about books, enjoy STEM and digital engagement, have a good level of literacy, numeracy and IT skills, experience of running activities, and enjoy working with the public. </p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date: 27th December 2024</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. 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This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by driving service improvements and leading on strategic projects across the oneSource partnership.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>   •       Support the development and implementation of customer relationship management, performance management, and service improvement strategies.</p> <p>   •       Lead and deliver business improvement projects using methodologies like LEAN, Agile, or Systems Thinking.</p> <p>   •       Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiencies and implement evidence-based change initiatives.</p> <p>   •       Develop and maintain a business improvement toolkit, providing training and mentorship to staff.</p> <p>   •       Promote continuous improvement in customer experience using innovative business practices and the latest technology.</p> <p>   •       Create and manage a presence on multimedia platforms to promote commercial opportunities and customer engagement.</p> <p>   •       Manage allocated budgets for specific projects and deliver results within agreed timelines.</p> <p>About You:</p> <p></p> <p><strong>We’re looking for someone with:</strong></p> <p><strong>    •      </strong>   Strong project management and analytical skills.</p> <p>    •         Proven experience in service design, business improvement, or transformation.</p> <p>    •         Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.</p> <p>    •         A collaborative mindset, with the ability to mentor and support colleagues.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <p><strong>   •  </strong>     An exciting role where you’ll directly influence organisational change.</p> <p>   •       Opportunities for professional development and training.</p> <p>   •       A supportive and collaborative work environment.</p> <p></p> <p>If you’re passionate about delivering meaningful improvements and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p>Apply now to be part of a team that drives innovation and transformation across the oneSource partnership.</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date: 23rd January 2025</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. 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