{"mutations":[],"queries":[{"state":{"data":{"applicationInsightsConnectionString":"InstrumentationKey=986dca8f-ea1f-417a-a41d-912bfa27aec1;IngestionEndpoint=https://westeurope-5.in.applicationinsights.azure.com/;LiveEndpoint=https://westeurope.livediagnostics.monitor.azure.com/;ApplicationId=b91c4025-ea5a-4c27-a932-6754799efa0c","gtmId":"GTM-NDS7R2","features":{"AppliedJobsView":true,"CandidateRedesign":true,"CvParsing":true,"FullCandidateProfile":true,"HeaderJobsButton":true,"ImageOptimization":true,"JobSearchPreferences":true,"LogosFromSameDomain":true,"MakeWaves":false,"MatchedJobs":true,"NewJobTypes":true,"NewNavbar":true,"NewPlacesAutocomplete":true,"PdfJobDocuments":true,"ReciteMe":true,"UploadCV":false}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1740243319624,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["configuration"],"queryHash":"[\"configuration\"]"},{"state":{"data":{"standard":{"jobs":[{"id":"3220d07b-57b9-4632-b0b3-c09328390bb0","title":"Finance Manager (Capital & Treasury)","employer":"Stevenage Borough Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to have a role within a finance team with huge variety, working across a number of different areas of finance at a council with some unbelievable projects coming up. For instance, the exciting SG1 project is a new development to include &nbsp;thousands of new homes, a 39,000 sq. retail and commercial space as well as large swaths of pedestrian and landscape areas.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Notwithstanding the town is home to three international, sector-leading organisations in Airbus, MBDA and GSK. Don’t be surprised when you see on the news that Mars rovers, space satellites and more are designed and built there!</p>\n<p>We are looking for a proactive professional report to the Head of Technical and manage an Accountant. You will play a critical role as the senior capital and treasury accountant, responsible for providing lead expert advice, managing, maintaining, and reporting on the council’s capital and treasury strategy.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Key tasks include:</strong></p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead on all Capital and Treasury functions for the council’s general fund (GF) and housing revenue accounts (HRA)</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Providing technical advice, guidance training and support to service managers to enable delivery of the councils approved capital programme.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Research financial implications in order to support decision making, including financing changes, taxation, and leasing issues.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Play a lead role in quarterly capital budget monitoring in liaison with the service managers challenging forecasts where appropriate.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining and advising on the strategy for the medium term financial plan including, revenue costs of decisions, borrowing and prudential code implications.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead on producing the council’s Treasury Management Strategy and treasury reporting.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage the councils working capital requirements, ensuring cash forecasting is current and fit for purpose, and treasury investments and borrowing are manged and reported.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Be CCAB Qualified&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Have a comprehensive in-depth knowledge of financial processes and procedures in a Local Authority or similar organisation</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Have knowledge of the latest issues affecting local government</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Have a proven track record of preparing capital, and asset information for statutory accounts and maintaining and reconciling fixed asset registers.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Ambitious to progress a career within a Local Authority</p>\n<p><strong>OUR BENEFITS</strong></p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;An extensive range of learning and development opportunities</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Cycle to Work scheme</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the<strong><em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cssc.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\">Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Discounted Health and Fitness membership&nbsp;</p>\n<p>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union. &nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong></p>\n<p>All applications must be made on online - please click on the apply link above to apply.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role please contact Rhona Bellis 07513 722249&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Closing date for receipt of applications<strong>: 23 March 2025</strong>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/adult-social-services/report-a-concern-about-an-adult/hertfordshire-safeguarding-adults-board/hertfordshire-safeguarding-adults-board.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board</strong></a><strong><span style=\"text-decoration-line: none\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p>\n<p>Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click <a href=\"https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity\">https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity</a>&nbsp;</p>","shortDescription":"<p>Senior Capital &amp; Treasury Accountant position at Stevenage Borough Council. Must be CCAB Qualified with knowledge of finance processes. Apply by 23rd March 2025.</p>","salaryDescription":"£58,518 to £61,566 pa - pro rata for hours worked includes a market rate supplement up to £4,030 (dependent on experience)","publishDate":"2025-02-20T14:18:35.732Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a75f4bdb-ccf3-4880-a6ce-f2f6c4345d13.png","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"8e1cf5df-7d37-4d40-bf15-2b329727242d","title":"Senior Support Worker","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Stopsley Respite","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br><strong>Location: Stopsley Respite Service</strong><br> <br>Are you a compassionate and experienced professional looking to make a difference in social care? Luton Council is looking for a <strong>Senior Support Worker</strong> to join our dedicated team. This role involves advocating for individuals' needs, supporting their daily care experience, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.<br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Individual Advocacy</strong>: Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their day care experience.</li> <li>\n<strong>Team Collaboration</strong>: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring seamless care delivery and support.</li> <li>\n<strong>Equality in Service</strong>: Recognise and address any discrimination in service delivery or in the workplace, taking appropriate action as needed.</li> <li>\n<strong>Community Knowledge</strong>: Apply your understanding of the challenges facing individuals with learning disabilities and work to meet their unique needs.</li> </ul><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br><strong>Essential Skills and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Experience</strong>: Demonstrable background in community work or social care services, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.</li> <li>\n<strong>Flexible Working</strong>: Willingness to work shifts, including split-shifts, sleep-in, and waking night duties, and flexibility with start and end times to meet service needs.</li> <li>\n<strong>Mobility</strong>: Ability to travel across multiple locations to support service demands.</li> <li>\n<strong>Health & Safety</strong>: Physical capability to lift, move, and handle individuals and equipment using appropriate aids, in line with Health and Safety regulations after training.</li> <li>\n<strong>Communication</strong>: Strong spoken English skills to effectively converse with the public and provide accurate advice.</li> </ul><strong>Why Luton Council?</strong><br> <br>Luton Council is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment for both staff and the individuals we serve. We seek team members who are dedicated to fostering dignity, independence, and quality of life for all.<br> <br><strong>Ready to make a difference in the lives of those in our community? Apply today to join us as a Senior Support Worker!</strong><br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 26,409.00 - 28,624.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-22T02:01:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f92ffa33-efe4-4bd4-939a-d0193ac94612.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f3d18749-8612-4680-80a7-674237315f2a","title":"Support Worker","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Stopsley Respite Service","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £12.38 a hour </strong><br><strong>Hours per week: casual </strong><br><strong>Contract type: Casual</strong><br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><br>Do you have a passion for helping people, families and carers to lead a better everyday life and the ability to provide care for peoples physical, emotional and social needs? If yes we want to hear from you. <br> <br> This is a vital role within the Support to Live service where you'll<strong> </strong>assist people with a range of activities, and services within their own homes, the community and day centres sites. <br> <br> You'll contribute to the development of care and support plans, to maximise independence to develop people's daily living skills using a strengths-based approach. <br><br><strong>About you</strong><br>To be successful in this role you must have some experience in community work or in social care services in a paid or voluntary capacity.<br> <br>It's important that you have the ability to care for people in a way that promotes independence, choice and dignity.<br> <br>You must have the ability and willingness to gain QCF Level 3 Care.<br> <br>You'll need to be able to read, write communicate effectively with a range of people in a variety of settings.<br> <br>We do ask that you are willing to work shifts, split-shifts, weekend, bank holidays including sleep-in and waking night duties as required.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 12.38 per hour;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-22T02:01:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1549b6a8-11f2-4137-a893-1f4f06cea7be.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"07965380-0fd9-41ab-9dcb-444ea7866e73","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary:Soulbury ScaleA 5-10 plus SPA (£50,627 - £60,160 a year) plus £963 Essential Car User allowance (subject to criteria)</strong><br><strong>Hours per week:37 and 22.2 hours per week available</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you looking to work within a thriving team, where you make an impact every day and broaden and deepen your psychological skills?<br> <br>At Luton Child and Educational Psychology Service, our mission is:<br> <br><strong>Working Inclusively Towards Hope WITH children and young people</strong><br> <br>If this resonates with you and you are looking for a new challenge or the first step in your career we would love to hear from you!<br> <br><strong> As a member of our team, you will benefit from: </strong><ul> <li>Essential car user allowance (£963 a year subject to criteria)</li> <li>Full and part-time permanent contracts available (minimum 0.6 FtE)</li> <li>Option to purchase an additional 20 days leave</li> <li>Individual and peer reflective supervision</li> <li>Supportive and caring leadership team</li> </ul><strong> More about working for Luton Child and Educational Psychology Service: </strong><ul> <li>Our long-established traded service continues to thrive, offering a link EP through an early intervention consultation model responsive to local needs;</li> <li>Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme is in it's fifth year, with our team delivering on-going training to new ELSAs and supervision to trained ELSAs;</li> <li>Trainee and assistant educational psychologists are a core part of our team, developing skills for the future role, supporting the delivery of a wide range of EP services and inspiring us;</li> <li>Our team is represented within multi-disciplinary neurodiversity early concerns pilot, alongside wider initiatives to promote neuro-affirming approaches;</li> <li>Emotion Coaching ethos is embedded within our approach and training offer to education settings, led by our accredited practitioner;</li> <li>Working towards being anti-racist and trauma-informed is a core mission for our team;</li> <li>As part of the Department for Education (DfE) Change programme, we are piloting initiatives around use of alternative provision, where our service is represented within a multi-disciplinary team;</li> <li>Specialist senior EPs support several multi-disciplinary teams and projects, including Youth Partnership Service, Social care and Virtual School and Early Years, offering a breadth of knowledge, applied skills and expertise across services;</li> <li>We work closely with mental health service leads, NHS clinical officers and public health officials in supporting and developing local wellbeing strategy, support for children and young people experiencing emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and critical incident response;</li> <li>Our community psychology approach continues to expand as we think about engaging with and responding to the needs of marginalised groups.</li> </ul><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>As an equal opportunities employer, we strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.<br> <br>We warmly welcome applications from HCPC registered educational psychologists, and those in training, who are due to qualify in 2025 or 2026.<br> <br>If you are interested in joining our fantastic service, please contact Dr Joanne Summers (Principal Educational Psychologist and Head of Inclusion Services) joanne.summers@luton.gov.uk or Dr Jane Reichardt (Deputy Principal Educational Psychologist) jane.reichardt@luton.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.<br><br><strong>About us</strong><br>We are a supportive team of creative and dynamic psychologists, seeking colleagues to expand our much in-demand service.<br> <br>Our service offers a balanced workload of traded and statutory work, opportunities to develop areas of interest through project work and enriching continued professional development.<br> <br>Luton is a highly diverse unitary authority, within 30 minutes train journey of London to the south and bordered by Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire. We have excellent established relationships with our schools and educational settings and are growing our community-based offer. The council offices are situated in the Town Hall in the vibrant and lively town centre, accessible by car and public transport.<br> <br>Luton has a bold, ambitious and inspiring vision - a healthy, fair, and sustainable town where everyone can thrive, and no-one has to live in poverty. Luton 2040 <br> <br>Our work within the EPS is oriented around achieving this vision, by working in co-production, using person-centred approaches and empowering others. We are committed to working through a trauma-informed framework, promoting relational approaches and being actively anti-racist.<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 50,627.00 - 60,160.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-22T02:01:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/07bc2aaa-1367-477d-8559-53534bf17fe8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0346d217-432c-4be0-aeff-6ed8ca1764c5","title":"Step Up to Social Work","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Step Up to Social Work</strong><br> Social work is both a challenging and rewarding career through which you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families. You will need to build relationships with families facing difficult times, show a lot of patience and be a good listener. You will also need good observational skills, analytical thinking and sound judgement to make the right decisions and protect children. Social work regularly tests resilience, stamina, and resolve - all of which you will need to succeed. Social work can be life changing for those you support. <br> <br> The Step Up to Social Work programme is a unique opportunity to receive support while you are training to start a new career in social work. On this 14-month training programme, you will receive hands-on experience of working in a real-life social work role through placements in a local authority whilst undertaking your qualification. Once you've successfully completed the course, you'll be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work enabling you to apply to register and practice as a social worker. <br> <br> The Department for Education covers the cost of your university tuition on the programme and provides a tax-free bursary of £21,995 paid over the duration of the programme to support you during your training. <br><strong>Eligibility </strong><br> To apply to the programme, you'll need to have a minimum of: <br><br> • a 2:2 degree qualification (level 6) or predicted 2:2 degree qualification <br> • 6 months' full-time (or equivalent) direct experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families, carers or vulnerable adults <br> • GCSEs in English or English language at grade 4 (C) or above (or an approved equivalent) <br><strong>Applications</strong><br> Applications for the programme will open on 17 February 2025, with assessment centres scheduled for the first week in July, and a January 2026 programme start date.<br><br>Please do not apply on this website, please submit your application directly to: https://susw.eu-careers.pocketrecruiter.com/welcome <br> <br> Applications close on 25th March 2025. <br><strong>Central Eastern Regional Partnership (CERP) </strong><br> We are made up of Hertfordshire County Council, Luton Borough Council and Bedford Borough Council. We all work very closely with the University of Bedfordshire to offer a unique and broad way of learning. We are excited to welcome a diverse range of applications, and look forward to supporting you through your Social Work journey. <br> <br> <strong>For more information about CERP and the Step Up to Social Work Programme</strong>, please visit our intranet page Step Up to Social Work - Central Eastern Regional Partnership - HCC (hertfordshire.gov.uk) , or email us SUSW@hertfordshire.gov.uk or check out Step up to social work - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . <br> <br> <strong>You can also book onto an information session:</strong> <br> <br> The Step Up to Social Work Programme in Herts, Luton and Beds: Q&A Tickets, Wed 26 Feb 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite <br> <br> The Step Up to Social Work Programme in Herts, Luton and Beds: Q&A Tickets, Fri 21 Mar 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite <br> <br> We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey into Social Work! <br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 21,995.00","publishDate":"2025-02-21T02:45:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4f9fee29-6124-44ef-bab2-5b03cf3ea2a7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"77ff0ce5-3bbb-424c-8a68-db8844db205b","title":"Customer Service Assistant - Hitchin Library","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hitchin","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Customer Service Assistant - Hitchin Library <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £24,404 opportunity to progress to £24,790 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 6.5 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hitchin <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>Hertfordshire Libraries provide an innovative, successful service at the heart of the local community including small village libraries, town and city libraries, and performing arts libraries. We deliver key reading, health, learning, information, digital and culture offers including IT support, clubs and activities, access to digital resources and a thriving events programme to ensure we improve residents' lives.<br><br><strong> Hitchin Library SG5 1EW </strong><br><br>Hitchin Library is a busy library, near the town centre, offering a wide range of events and activities for adults and children, including an attractive modern CreatorSpace used for creative and digital activities and clubs/events.<br><br>We have vacancy for 6.5 per week (please see attached working patterns for details). The library is closed on a Wednesday'<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>The role of Customer Service Assistant is varied and directly contributes to the success of our libraries through working collaboratively to deliver excellent customer service, IT support, information services and resources to our library users and assisting with ad hoc library activities as required. <br><br> You will be a friendly and confident person who is happy to work in a customer facing role. You will be competent using computer packages for logging and searching for information. You will be organised and comfortable in assisting customers to issue and return books and tidying shelves. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>You will have a positive and flexible attitude, and the skills and abilities to successfully interact with customers, completing tasks to deadlines and problem solve, engaging senior colleagues when appropriate.<br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of and/or experience of working in a customer focussed environment</li>\n<li>Evidence of understanding and application of good customer services principles</li>\n<li>Demonstrable organisational skills, showing a methodical ability to prioritise tasks</li>\n<li>Demonstrates a desire to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve service aims and objectives</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM4 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Community services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact aimee.woosey@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 opportunity to progress to £24,790","publishDate":"2025-02-21T02:45:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5b86181f-1831-4127-8363-6c4d2705f0d3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a88bdac1-7984-4e2a-bc96-2995c96a9e39","title":"SfYP Senior Admin Support Officers and Admin Support Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<b>About the team</b><br><br> Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, career education information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire. Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you'll be key to enable this to happen. <br><br> We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND. <br><br> <strong>Senior Admin Support Officers<br></strong> £26,835 progressing to £30,060 per annum <br> X1 Full Time in St Albans and Dacorum district; your base location will be Apsley, Hemel Hempstead. <br> X1 Full Time in North Herts and Stevenage district; your base location will be Farnham House, Stevenage. <br><br> <strong>Admin Support Officer<br></strong>£24,404 progressing to £25,584 per annum (pro rata for part time) <br> X1 Part Time 18.5hours per week in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere district; your base location will be Apsley, Hemel Hempstead. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible people who work well as part of a team to support the full offer to young people at one of our Young People's Centres. <br><br> <strong>Senior Admin Support Officer<br></strong>This role will see you provide a full range of administrative and office duties to a high standard including updating, improving and managing computer databases, spreadsheets and management information systems, answering phone and email queries, processing invoices and timesheets and managing a small staff team. <br><br> There will be some front of house/reception duties in our Young People's Centres <br><br> <strong>Admin Support Officer<br></strong>An interesting and varied role working part of a team providing a full range of reception / front of house, administrative and general office duties to support the full offer to young people at our Young People's Centre. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Senior Admin Support Officer:<br></strong>Essential:<ul>\n<li> Ability to travel across St Albans & Dacorum or North Herts & Stevenage. </li>\n<li> Line management experience </li>\n<li> Customer service experience </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload </li>\n<li> Confidence in working in a range of settings </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative </li>\n<li> Good IT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Patience and accuracy is key in being able to deliver this role </li>\n</ul><strong>Admin Support Officer:<br></strong>Essential:<ul>\n<li> Ability to travel to centres across Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere </li>\n<li> Customer service experience </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload </li>\n<li> Confidence in working in a range of settings </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative </li>\n<li> Good IT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Patience and accuracy is key in being able to deliver this role </li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services;<br>Admin Support Officer: level BUS5 job profile<br> Senior Admin Support Officer level BUS7 job profile. <br><br>Please locate this via: Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>To find out more, please contact Kips Green: kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 01442 454083.<br><br> For more information regarding the work of Services for Young People please visit www.servicesforyoungpeople.org <br><br> Interview Dates:<ul>\n<li> Admin Support Officer = 12 th March (Face to Face at Watford Young People's Centre) </li>\n<li> Senior Admin Support Officers; <ul>\n<li> St Albans & Dacorum = 6 th March (Face to Face at XC Centre Jarman Park) </li>\n<li> North Herts & Stevenage = 6 th March (Face to Face at Bowes Lyon Young People's Centre) </li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Senior Admin Support Officers = £26,835 - £30,060 per annum / Admin Support Officer = £24,404 progressing to £25,584 per annum (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-02-21T02:45:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2b499768-0281-48d5-a3f8-e3c055ba0bfe.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b7e0bf54-0963-403a-8dd4-a9f4b851b886","title":"Helpdesk Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service? Luton Council is seeking a <strong>Helpdesk Officer</strong> to join our team. This role is at the heart of our operations, providing vital support and ensuring our services run smoothly.<br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><ul> <li>Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, delivering polite and professional assistance to a wide range of clients.</li> <li>Use databases and systems to log, manage, and analyze information efficiently.</li> <li>Provide accurate data analysis, including calculating percentages and producing meaningful statistics.</li> <li>Organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and targets.</li> <li>Offer coaching to others on the use of IT-based systems.</li> <li>Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality helpdesk services while upholding council values.</li> </ul><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br><strong>Essential Skills and Abilities</strong><ul> <li>Proven experience in clerical and administrative procedures and helpdesk operations.</li> <li>Practical experience of using databases or similar systems.</li> <li>Strong numerical skills to perform calculations and analyze data accurately.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey clear, factual information.</li> <li>Proficiency in using <strong>word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software</strong>.</li> <li>Ability to work independently, making calm and accountable decisions within established procedures.</li> <li>Knowledge of building trade terminology and ability to interpret technical details.</li> <li>A proactive approach to identifying and addressing discrimination in service delivery or the workplace.</li> </ul><strong>Qualifications and Experience</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>City and Guilds repairs reporting qualification</strong> or equivalent work-based experience.</li> <li>Accountancy/administration qualification or equivalent relevant work experience.</li> <li>Experience of working on a helpdesk is essential.</li> </ul><strong>Additional Requirements</strong><ul> <li>Ability to attend meetings at sites across the Borough approximately 10 times per year.</li> </ul><strong>Why Join Luton Council?</strong><ul> <li>Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional public service.</li> <li>Use your skills and experience to make a tangible difference in the community.</li> <li>Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.</li> </ul><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 26,409.00 - 28,624.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-21T02:01:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8e019c9b-b663-4213-9639-04852eddff75.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"78f665d0-3c45-4a3b-a828-014f0bf65b37","title":"Revenue and Benefits Client Officer (P01451)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Revenues & Benefits Client Officer</strong><br><strong>(P01451)</strong></p><p><strong>Starting salary £37,160 pro rata with potential progression to £39,974 pro rata on achieving designated skills and experience</strong></p><p><strong>18.5 hours per week (hybrid working)<br></strong><strong><br></strong>Working in partnership with Liberata UK Ltd we have a history of delivering Revenues and Benefits to a high standard at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.</p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a self-motivated IRRV qualified person with proven communication skills.Your knowledge and commitment will help shape the future development and success of our service and allow you to make an impact in a key role as a Revenues and Benefits Client Officer.</p><p>Working with the Council’s partner, you will ensure that contractual and statutory obligations are met through quality assurance checks on housing benefit, council tax support and council tax work undertaken; ensuring that quality and accuracy of data is maintained. With an ability to understand and interpret complex data, you will help to identify improved methods of performance and to establish and implement the best practice processes.</p><p>You will be IRRV qualified or have extensive equivalent experience.It is essential you have knowledge of benefits legislation and current experience processing benefits and council tax support.Effective communication skills and an understanding of good working practices to improve performance are also required.The role also involves close working with other Hertfordshire local authorities, Council services such as our Housing team, partners such as the Department for Work and Pensions and our Shared Anti-Fraud Service.</p><p>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.</p><p><strong>Closing date for applications is 9 March 2025.</strong><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will be held 14 March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 20/21 March 2025.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £37,160 pro rata with potential progression to £39,974 pro rata inclusive","publishDate":"2025-02-20T16:20:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bcf7e319-c651-44c3-b4fc-63a532dd3a28.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"72e258d5-460e-4bf4-bc4d-a1f96b8f5a9b","title":"Market Inspector","employer":"BEST Broxbourne","department":"","location":"Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Ltd","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job title:  Market Inspector (Ref: MI)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary £15,392 p.a. (23 hours per week)</strong></p>\n<p>BEST is seeking a dedicated and proactive <strong>Market Inspector</strong> to oversee and manage the Borough’s weekly markets in Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross town centres, ensuring they operate smoothly, safely, and in compliance with relevant regulations. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.</p>\n<p>Applicants should ideally have previous experience working in a market environment or a similar regulatory role. They should have excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and be able to work flexibly.</p>\n<p>Working hours will be 11.5 hours on Wednesdays and Fridays, with some additional weekend work required.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>The benefits package includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A full training and development programme</li>\n<li>NEST Pension Scheme Membership</li>\n<li>Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite, and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.</li>\n<li>Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme<strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The ability to converse at ease with market traders, and members of the public, and provide information and advice in fluently spoken English is essential in this post. </strong><strong>A full, clean UK driving license is essential.</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>BEST is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Borough of Broxbourne website.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Application forms must be submitted online quoting the above reference by midnight on Sunday 9 March 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>BEST c/o Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ</p>\n<p>Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href=\"mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk\">HR@broxbourne.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary £15,392 p.a. (23 hours per week)","publishDate":"2025-02-20T14:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c71bf328-98ef-4348-b2cc-53f687595a37.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e5b98d71-e05c-456f-83ef-e8c3ab8a86eb","title":"Family Intervention Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn/Hatfield","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Family Intervention Worker <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 per annum <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Covering Welwyn Hatfield & Hertsmere with a base location of 19C St Albans Road East, Hatfield, AL10 0NG <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> We want to empower families with multiple and complex needs to achieve better outcomes and prevent the escalation of issues they face. Intensive Family Support Teams, provides a safe and effective multi-agency service, which responds quickly and intensively to families' needs. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> In this role you'll be responsible for a caseload of families delivering 1-1 and group based interventions to them in partnership with other agencies in Hertfordshire. Through this support it is intended that families will achieve sustainable improved outcomes underpinned by an agreed plan.<br><br> You'll make school and home visits, offering practical support to families, as well as attending appointments with children and their families.<br><br> You will have the opportunity to facilitate group sessions such as Domestic Abuse support or parenting groups, as well as arranging and facilitating Team Around the Family meetings as the Lead Professional.<br><br> You'll get to work directly with children and families, as well as working closely with other agencies such as schools, CAB, housing, HCC teams, SEN teams and Health professionals. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Experience working in a role delivering support to children, young people and their families. </li>\n<li> Excellent communication skills are a must, and the confidence to initiate and participate in difficult conversations is an important aspect of the role. </li>\n<li> Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with children, families and other professionals. </li>\n<li> Competence in using a variety of IT devices and software packages for producing reports and assessments. </li>\n<li> Full UK Driving licence and regular access to a vehicle will be required. <br><br> <strong>Desirable</strong>: </li>\n<li> Experience of completing assessments would be beneficial. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. </li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Ruth Coleman ( 07977057686 ) for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 18/03 & 21/03 (face to face at Farnham House, Stevenage) <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-20T12:00:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7bc4355b-f7bc-4778-8080-a913d26e8e90.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"956e9e34-adfc-43fb-951e-a7d7ba7841bb","title":"Statutory School Exclusion Officers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Statutory School Exclusion Officers x3<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage - with travel across one district (St Albans, East Herts or Watford and Three Rivers)<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services<br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br><strong>Do you enjoy working in a high demand, fast paced yet dynamic service and have a tenacity and passion for supporting vulnerable children and families?</strong><br><br>An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Statutory School Exclusion Officers within the Statutory School Exclusion Team, which is part of the Education, Provision and Access service. Whilst the role is highly demanding, it is also very rewarding and will allow you to contribute to Hertfordshire's Plan for Children and Young People (2021-26) by improving outcomes for the families, young people and children of Hertfordshire.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>The Statutory School Exclusion Officer will ensure the Local Authority meets its responsibility for securing mainstream school places for those pupils who meet the threshold for the Hertfordshire Fair Access Protocol (FAP), and provide advice on all matters relating to school exclusion.<br><br>Key day-to-day tasks include:<ul>\n<li>Liaising with Head Teachers and senior school staff in seeking alternatives to permanent exclusion and in securing school laces.</li>\n<li>Negotiating and liaising with schools, Education Support Centres and other specialist services to secure support packages for pupils.</li>\n<li>Providing advice and guidance to Head Teachers, parents, carers and school governors.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br>The following skills and experience are essential for this role:<ul>\n<li>Educated to A level and/or have significant relevant experience of working in a similar field.</li>\n<li>In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs and the factors that influence disaffection and school exclusion.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with stakeholders at different levels, including networking, collaborating and negotiation skills.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency setting.</li>\n<li>Experience of chairing meetings including seeking successful resolutions.</li>\n<li>Ability to work autonomously, multi-task and prioritise conflicting demands.</li>\n<li>High levels of resilience and determination.</li>\n<li>Excellent IT skills.</li>\n</ul>Knowledge of the School Admissions Code, the Managed Move Protocol, Fair Access Protocol and working with vulnerable groups is highly desirable, as is in depth knowledge of relevant legislation and DfE exclusion guidance.<br><br>The successful candidate will be provided with an extensive induction programme which includes work shadowing and observation. There is wide catalogue of training available.<br><br>If you have the tenacity and drive to seek solutions and improve outcomes for Hertfordshire's young people, we would welcome an application from you.<br><br>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Community services <br><br>For more information and an informal discussion about the role, please contact anjana.walia@hertfordshire.gov.uk <br><br><strong> Interview Date: Wednesday 19th March </strong><br><br>Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa","publishDate":"2025-02-20T05:22:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-07T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/60a02318-93f0-4151-ae71-a8592d8832ec.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"124e5f65-86c7-46d1-aa4f-4ae0a2c52724","title":"Deputy Head of Service","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Deputy Head of Service <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £70,027 plus operational enhancement for weekends on call* <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services <br><br> *please note the operational enhancement is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>The Integrated Hospital Discharge Service's purpose is to support people transferring from hospital to recover and maintain their independence and wherever possible, to return and stay in their own homes. So, if you're interested in how we work in partnership with Hertfordshire Citizens, their families and the professionals who support them to achieve this, this could be the job for you.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced individual that has experience of successfully leading teams. You will be a registered care professional and have a sound understanding of relevant social care legislation and a commitment to the person centred and relationship-based practice that is the hallmark of our team's approach.<br><br>Your professional values will be paramount. Like us, you'll be determined to provide the best possible information and support for people so they can maintain their independence and well-being and so they can live their lives in the way that suits them best. As a Deputy Head of Service, you will have to bring enthusiasm, energy, expertise and strong interpersonal skills that enables leadership by example, providing direction and translating the vision into actions for the team. We need you to be effective, efficient and to bring creative ideas about how you will support our quality and performance<br><br>You will lead on Hospital Discharge Practice, inspiring, developing, nurturing, and supporting the way we work with people. You will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary staff group of managers and social care professionals, to achieve positive outcomes and fulfilled lives for people leaving hospital and whilst recovering post discharge. You will work with teams to enable people to achieve these outcomes working across health and social care organisations seven days a week.<br><br>As Deputy Head of Service, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the Integrated Discharge Service as well as the development of practice, procedures, and policy, both internally to Hertfordshire County Council and with system partners as we continuously develop our system approach to Hospital Discharge<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Essential</strong><ul>\n<li>Qualification - Qualified Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse.</li>\n<li>Professional registration - SWE/HCPC or NMC</li>\n<li>Understanding of social care legislation</li>\n<li>Management/leadership experience</li>\n<li>Experience in hospital work at a management / leadership level</li>\n<li>Ability to support 7 day per week service delivery</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong><ul>\n<li>Team or Service Manager experience in hospital discharge</li>\n<li>Car driver and access to a car (unless disability prevents this)</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Organisational Leadership, level LDR15 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Organisational Leadership <br><br>Does this sound like you? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Daryl Knight on 01438 844437for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: w/c 24 March 2025 <br><br><strong> Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong><br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£70,027","publishDate":"2025-02-20T05:22:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/71c5c490-11e0-4551-bfb0-93da29c777b2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"992efced-b908-4333-bc4a-997280cab2be","title":"Caretaker (Hudnall Park)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Berkhamsted","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Caretaker (Hudnall Park) <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £24,404 opportunity to progress to £24,790 pa <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Berkhamsted - Hudnall Park <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> This role is essential to support our outdoor education centre, the services we provide for children & young people and our diverse grounds consisting of around 85 acres. <br><br> Hudnall Park is a beautiful site, in constant use during Spring and Summer. We are developing an ambitious strategy to increase activity at the site, with the intention of utilising it all year round. This role is important to the success of that development. The centre comprises of a number of staff including those managing the site itself and various projects; alongside a number of instructors/delivery staff. <br><br> The post holder will engage with other teams from the county council, external providers/contractors, children, young people and families on a daily basis. <br><br> The winter months are invariably quieter, with core maintenance being updated and planned during those months. <br><br>If you have the following attributes, you would be a good fit for this role:<ul>\n<li>proactive</li>\n<li>have a range of practical skills</li>\n<li>good with people</li>\n<li>a great team player</li>\n<li>interested in supporting safe and enjoyable opportunities for children and young people.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>This role is part of our core staffing and essential to the development and maintenance of Hudnall park. The post holder is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the site to ensure the look and feel of it reaches the highest standard in readiness for site visitors. You will undertake a range of tasks including (list not exhaustive):<ul>\n<li>Prepare the house and grounds for overnight and day activities e.g. helping with bedding being washed and bed linen changed in line with alterative group visits.</li>\n<li>Cleaning carpets, furniture etc.</li>\n<li>Ensure that all external providers on site are supported and assisted e.g. caterers, cleaners, contractors.</li>\n<li>Provide a friendly approach to visitors and guests on site.</li>\n<li>Assist with health and safety responsibilities and risk assessments.</li>\n<li>Maintain site to a good order, recognising when issues need action and undertaking routine repairs/decorating e.g. cleaning of windows/sills and interior glass doors and ironmongery, painting and basic decorating.</li>\n<li>Using on site equipment/machinery to perform initiative responsive maintenance as required and arrange for timely servicing including Polaris ATV, John Deere mower, strimmer etc.</li>\n<li>Regular checks on plumbing, central heating etc; raising any issues in a timely manner.</li>\n<li>Assist with population of maintenance schedules for centre plant in accordance with manufacturers guidance and training provided including John Deere ride on mower, Mechanical strimmer, Polaris ATV etc</li>\n<li>Providing 'on call' back up when required (as part of a rota system).</li>\n<li>Opening and closing of the site during weekend activities when required.</li>\n<li>Undertake any training required for performance of duties.</li>\n</ul>On site training will be provided liaising with your direct line manager<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Evidence of working with small tools/machinery</li>\n<li>Negotiation skills</li>\n<li>Proactive</li>\n<li>Self motivated</li>\n<li>Calm and organised under pressure</li>\n<li>Good communicator</li>\n<li>Team player</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Any Maintenance & Electrical qualifications would be beneficial.</li>\n<li>Attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Previous experience working in a children's setting.</li>\n</ul>For the right candidate, this is an interesting and rewarding role. Hudnall Park helps to improve lives for many children, young people and families in Hertfordshire and beyond and no day is the same. This can be challenging at times, so you must be ready for anything!<ul>\n<li>HCC supports personal development.</li>\n<li>HCC has a strong Diversity and Inclusion policy.</li>\n<li>Excellent inhouse training provision.</li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Operational Sevices, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Operational services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Debbie Barker, <strong> debbiebarker@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong>, for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 opportunity to progress to £24,790 pa","publishDate":"2025-02-19T12:00:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aa7c4766-3c31-4466-b57f-94bc3eb87786.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"650de1ac-d82a-4892-8818-5f3d121f3e9c","title":"Social Worker - Family Assessment and Support Service","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Join our dynamic Children Social Care Team at Luton Borough Council. We currently have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Family Assessment and Support Service.<br> <br>We are actively seeking passionate Children's Social Workers to become integral members of our growing and dedicated teams. As a Children's Social Worker at Luton, you'll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.<br> <br>Embark on a fulfilling journey in children's social work by collaborating with children, young people, families, and agencies to provide support and protection. Conduct clear, accurate assessments, coordinate multi-agency approaches, and build positive relationships. Aim for workforce stability and permanency through continuous professional development. Our Career Development Framework supports progression from a Newly Qualified Social Worker to Senior Practitioner, guiding you toward future career goals.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br> To join, you'll need a Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalent qualification, along with substantial experience in health or social care. You will also need to be registered with Social Work England. You'll have a great understanding of the Children Act 1989 and other key legislation. Importantly, you'll also know how to communicate calmly and effectively with a range of people. This'll help you to manage a range of situations confidently. <br> <br>So, if you are ready to embark on the extraordinary journey, click the link to apply and start your LBC journey today.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br> The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? <br><br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>Step into our friendly and hardworking team, integral to our continuous improvement. With a shared commitment to eradicating poverty by 2040, seize the opportunity to be part of something inspiring. Receive dedicated support to achieve remarkable feats and enjoy exceptional benefits, including:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\n<strong>Training and support: </strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong> includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong> great value savings on local bus travel</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 5,500.00 ;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-19T04:32:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9be85098-ebc2-4877-b520-1fe8c18f95ba.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"27e621b5-e894-4a08-96b7-10941b8d582b","title":"Appeals Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 29.6</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Fixed term for up to 1 year</strong><br> <br>We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual to take on a key role within our education team. This position is ideal for someone with a background in legal and problem-solving within the educational context, who has experience handling and resolving complex complaints. You will be tasked with managing situations that require sensitivity and diplomacy, working closely with parents, staff, and stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes.<br> <br>Your ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and in person, will be essential in producing detailed reports and letters that address complex issues. You will also have the opportunity to use your advanced ICT skills to interpret data and generate statistical reports, which are key to supporting service delivery. This role will involve some evening meetings and the ability to manage conflicting work demands during busy periods, ensuring smooth operations even in a high-pressure environment.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br> <br><strong> Interviews will take place on the 3rd & 4th March </strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>We're looking for someone who is decisive, diplomatic, and a natural problem-solver. You'll be skilled at negotiating, persuading, and influencing outcomes, particularly when dealing with frustrated or angry parents. You'll be able to present well-reasoned cases and navigate difficult situations with ease.<br> <br>Your organisational skills will allow you to manage multiple tasks effectively, while your judgement will help you make clear decisions when needed. A strong knowledge of issues and legislation related to Appeals and Admissions will be crucial, and your commitment to continuing professional development will ensure that you remain up-to-date with the latest practices.<br> <br>If you have experience in identifying discrimination and taking the right action, we'd love to hear from you. We also appreciate candidates who are flexible and can attend meetings outside of normal working hours when required.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-02-19T02:01:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87348417-9ee3-46ed-81ab-1808f680f516.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a3a46c10-1465-47ec-8410-87d3bac91b03","title":"Cashiers and Payments Officer","employer":"Borough of Broxbourne","department":"","location":"Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Hybrid Working / Bishops' College,","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Post</strong>: <strong>Cashiers and Payments Officer   Ref: 660</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £14,934 p.a. (Average of 20 hours per week) – hybrid working</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Job-share arrangement</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Cashiers and Payments team. As a key member of the finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting financial reconciliation activities.</p>\n<p>Duties will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processing a range of financial transactions.</li>\n<li>Reconcile accounts and resolve any discrepancies.</li>\n<li>Maintain and update financial records on the authority’s systems.</li>\n<li>Work closely with other departments and organisations to ensure smooth financial operations.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Applicants will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in processing payments and handling financial transactions.</li>\n<li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li>\n<li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong IT skills, good knowledge of financial systems and relevant software (e.g., Excel).</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The working hours are: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Week1 - Monday, Wednesday & Friday (24 hours)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Week 2 - Tuesday & Thursday (16 hours) the following week. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate will work in the office on one day per week. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. </strong><strong>The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.</em></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Application forms must be submitted online by Wednesday 5 March 2025 (quoting the above reference).</strong></p>\n<p>Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.</p>\n<p>Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: <a href=\"mailto:personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk\">personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£14,934 p.a. for 20 hours pw","publishDate":"2025-02-18T12:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0d7ad480-0cd3-4047-a1ac-5ba575ce7cca.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"85fdb4e4-ebf1-4af9-8753-ac0271012079","title":"Flood Risk Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Flood Risk Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage - Hybrid Working <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>The Flood Risk Management Team has a statutory role under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to manage flood risk from surface water, ordinary watercourse, and groundwater. Our team focuses on investigating flooding, working with partners, and supporting residents, to reduce flood risk and take an active role in water management across the County working locally, and nationally.<br><br>With the impacts of Climate Change beginning to be seen, our team's ambition is to help the county understand the impacts of climate change and how to \"live with water\", as well as implement flood mitigation measures that are both traditional as well as innovative. <br><br>As a team we understand the vital part we play in partnership working, this means that this role will see you get involved with lots of different teams internally as well as externally. We are creative, forward-thinking team that work together to find solutions and looking for someone who want be part of this and think outside the box to help the residents of Hertfordshire.<br><br>Could you be part of the solution to flood risk management in Hertfordshire?<br><br>Please follow these links to see more information on the work that we do.<ul>\n<li> https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/recycling-waste-and-environment/water/flooding-in-hertfordshire.aspx </li>\n<li> https://www.befloodready.uk/hertfordshire </li>\n</ul><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>As a Flood Risk Officer, you will assist in the development and implementation of the County Council's local flood risk management strategy, gather and analyse information and data to support flood risk management activities, and collaborate with officers across all County Council service areas, District Council partners and the local community.<br><br>You will respond to internal and external enquiries on flooding and related activities, prepare reports and briefing papers for senior officers and elected members, to help with the implementation of the County Council's responsibilities in relation to flood risk management. Furthermore, you will provide support to the Project Officer in delivering flood risk management projects and initiatives.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential criteria:<ul>\n<li>A clear understanding of flood and water management issues and actions, including activities relating to sustainability.</li>\n<li>Ability to write and present technical information for a general audience.</li>\n<li>Experience of Windows-based IT applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.</li>\n</ul>Desirable criteria:<ul>\n<li>A degree or working towards a degree in a relevant discipline.</li>\n<li>Hold a full UK driving licence.</li>\n<li>Ability to problem solve.</li>\n<li>Gather data and draw conclusions.</li>\n<li>GIS packages.</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC8 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <strong>sian.hoare@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366","publishDate":"2025-02-18T04:20:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5d05b772-0f4c-4edd-a335-b63619f9b9ec.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"43cce445-5753-42b0-ac26-66173a550b67","title":"Service Provision Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Service Provision Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum pro rata <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 27.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>The Children & Young People's SEND Brokerage Team located within Specialist and Safeguarding Services in Hertfordshire is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy team.<br><br>We work in partnership with children/young people and their families to identify, broker, procure and monitor all packages of care for disabled children and young people as identified by an assessment of need carried out by the social work teams. We ensure services brokered are needs led, represent value for money and are appropriately quality assured. We work in partnership with other agencies to maximise positive outcomes for children and young people. We assist in identifying gaps in service provision and working with strategic commissioning we develop a more varied pool of resources in line with needs.<br><br><b>About the role</b><ul>\n<li><strong>Do you like making a positive difference to the lives of children and their families?</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Do you like a fast pace and rewarding role?</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Are you organised and diligent with excellent communication skills?</strong></li>\n</ul>As part of this role, you will be involved in brokering & securing support for families with disabled children, from a diverse range of valued care provider organisations.<br><br>Responsibilities in the role include arranging packages of support which are needs led and deliver positive outcomes. You'll be working in partnership with families, social care professionals and care providers, to identify and arrange the right support, therefore suitable candidates will have effective and proactive communication skills.<br><br>You will also have the opportunity to promote inclusion for disabled children and young people, through signposting to local community-based activities and resources.<br><br>We are looking for someone with:-<ul>\n<li>The ability to analyse, understand and utilise information, in order to broker effective packages, to ensure improved outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>Ability to research and propose alternative solutions.</li>\n<li>Ability to influence providers and stakeholders, through effective and proactive communication. Ability to seek solutions and work proactively with partners.</li>\n<li>Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to support effective collaborations. Stakeholders include the child / young person; parents / carers and wider parties.</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly in a changing and learning context.</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate use of ICT and maintain accurate records.</li>\n<li>Ability to organise your work and follow a range of processes consistently to promote an effective team working approach.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage and prioritise a number of different demands, engaging the support of colleagues where necessary.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Demonstrable experience of working with disabled children and young people and/or providing children and families social care services. </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload. </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative. </li>\n<li> Good ICT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Full driving licence and access to transport. </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul><li> Experience of working with disabled children and young people </li></ul>This is a fast-paced environment; sourcing care packages that make a real difference to families with disabled children, providing personalised support from homecare to short breaks and direct payments. Therefore, you'll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload.<br><br>To identify effective services, you will be flexible and adaptable, a creative problem-solver, and deliver person-centred solutions.<br><br>You will be a strong team worker, committed to ensuring the team maintains its good reputation for being responsive and family focused. This includes covering 'duty' responsibilities on a rota for responding to day-to-day issues as well as your allocated care package tasks.<br><br>Our organization is committed to your personal growth and professional aspirations.<br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Hazel Yabsley <strong>Hazel.Yabsley@hertfordshire .gov.uk</strong> <br><br> Interview Date: 20 th & 21 st March 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum pro rata","publishDate":"2025-02-18T04:20:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1b2795dc-798d-404f-a2f3-61067638fe74.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":89,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"EmployerType":{"local government":89},"PublishDate":{"1":3,"2":13,"3":21,"4":42,"5":89},"JobTypes":{"administration":3,"asset management":1,"benefits and revenues":1,"caretaking":1,"community":2,"customer service":2,"education":10,"engineering":1,"environmental":1,"finance":4,"health and safety":3,"housing":4,"hr":2,"legal":3,"maintenance":1,"management":2,"planning":5,"policy":1,"project management":1,"social care":25,"teaching":1,"tourism":1,"transport":4,"waste management":6,"youth work":3},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":68,"2":19,"3":1,"4":2,"6":1,"7":2},"ContractType":{"1":78,"2":7,"3":1,"5":3},"LocationType":{"2":4,"3":85}},"randomNumber":0,"noOfFeaturedJobs":1,"bounds":[{"lat":51.862484,"lng":-0.2310704},{"lat":51.810936,"lng":-0.2310704},{"lat":51.810936,"lng":-0.16820823},{"lat":51.862484,"lng":-0.16820823},{"lat":51.862484,"lng":-0.2310704}],"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1740243320801,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,"hatfield",null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,\"hatfield\",null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1740243319568,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
job vacancies in Hatfield
AppliedJobsView
CandidateRedesign
CvParsing
FullCandidateProfile
HeaderJobsButton
ImageOptimization
JobSearchPreferences
LogosFromSameDomain
MatchedJobs
NewJobTypes
NewNavbar
NewPlacesAutocomplete
PdfJobDocuments
ReciteMe

What:

Where:

89
job vacancies in Hatfield

Sort by: 

Date posted

Job alerts

Get ahead of new opportunities. To save a search to receive email alerts when employers post similar jobs, please enter search criteria or filters.

Featured job
Enhanced job

Finance Manager (Capital & Treasury)

Stevenage Borough Council

Stevenage Borough Council logo

£58,518 to £61,566 pa - pro rata for hours worked includes a market rate supplement up to £4,030 (dependent on experience)

Stevenage (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Capital & Treasury Accountant position at Stevenage Borough Council. Must be CCAB Qualified with knowledge of finance processes. Apply by 23rd March 2025.

Page 1 of 5

Jobs Go Public Logo
Jobs Go Public Logo
Find a jobPost a job

Explore

About us

Let's talk

Registered in England & Wales as Jobsgopublic Limited Registration no. 07750971 Registered Office: Unit 205, Cervantes House, 5-9 Headstone Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1PD

Terms & conditionsPrivacy & cookie policyCookie settings©Jobsgopublic Limited 2025