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Key responsibilities include carrying out site inspections across the district relating to all things waste including fly tipping, abandoned vehicles and public conveniences. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation including Housing and Enforcement to ensure that key targets are met, and will deal with queries from members of the public and our contract partners. In this role you will be able to make an immediate impact and see a visible difference in street cleansing and fly tipping removal. You will also be involved in national data reporting, performance monitoring d ta and joint inspections with the contractor.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">About you<br class=\"customHTML\">The successful candidate will be motivated to make a difference, able to effectively use their own initiative and work well in a team. An ability to multi-task and adapt to change are essential, as are excellent problem-solving skills which will help you address some complex issues raised by residents, other officers, Councillors. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a knowledge of the waste and recycling industry. You will be able to apply these skills and knowledge to help devise and implement improvement processes in the coming year. A good working knowledge of Microsoft office and the ability to integrate datasets are also a requirement of this role.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set<br class=\"customHTML\">within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St<br class=\"customHTML\">Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. 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The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the<br class=\"customHTML\">right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk\">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Closing date for applications: 18 November 2024</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 2 December 2024 </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. 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We are seeking a dynamic Organisational Development Manager to join our team.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"></p> <p class=\"customHTML\">As the Organisational Development Manager you will be working as part of a broader HR team to focus on the professional people development for over 700 staff <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>across many different services areas.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"></p> <p class=\"customHTML\">You will play a key role in the delivery and evolution of people strategy which has a heavy focus on developing our leaders and culture across the Council.   There are many different exciting initiatives to deliver over the next few years which will enable our Council to really be that employer of choice and continue to build on our excellent reputation of really supporting and caring for our workforce.  </p> <p class=\"customHTML\"></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK.</strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.</strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.</strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">#LI-DNI</strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"*GBP*52,880 to *GBP*55,154 (Inclusive of London Fringe Weighting)","publishDate":"2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ea447e1d-55d7-4abf-a41e-4f3db96cf181.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"46c74a54-15f4-4771-8930-f149abcb8b05","title":"Financial Transactions Supervisor (Systems)","employer":"St Albans City & District Council","department":"","location":"St Albans City & District Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Job Title: Financial Transactions Supervisor</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">£36,434 to £39,875 inclusive </span></strong><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.  </span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) </span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Flexible working options (including hybrid)</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Job Ref: P2297</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">About the role</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">St Albans City and District Council is seeking a skilled Financial Transactions Supervisor to oversee accounts payable, receivable, and cash handling operations. You will supervise a small team, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and reconciliations. Key responsibilities include monitoring regulatory compliance, guiding team members, and improving procedures. Strong technical knowledge of financial systems, leadership experience, and the ability to interpret financial regulations are essential. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">About you</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">You are a confident leader with a strong understanding of financial systems and practices. Your attention to detail ensures accuracy in financial transactions, and you’re skilled in reconciliations and compliance with regulations like VAT and financial legislation. You’re highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks, and support your team effectively, offering guidance and training where needed. Excellent problem-solving skills help you address complex financial issues, and you’re comfortable working with large data sets, using Excel to analyse and present financial information. Your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to work well with both financial and non-financial colleagues.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Whilst Local Government/Public Sector experience is desirable, this is not essential. You will be receiving support, training, and guidance to ensure that you settle in your role. </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">If you are enthusiastic, pro-active, proficient in using Excel, with strong attention to detail, with strong organisational and communication skills and if you are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Our team is friendly, and we work well together. Our office is based in St. Albans city centre, great location with excellent transport links, car park available and a short walk from the train station. It is </span><a href=\"https://www.enjoystalbans.com/\"><span class=\"customHTML\">a great place to live and work</span></a><span class=\"customHTML\">.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.</span><em class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> P</span></em><em class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">lease note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-</span></em> <em class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers</span></em><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Flexible working options </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Staff Parking Permit</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Reimbursement of professional fees</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<span class=\"customHTML\">Comprehensive development and training</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li 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class=\"customHTML\">Disability Confident employer</span></a><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span><span class=\"customHTML\">and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Safeguarding</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> <br class=\"customHTML\"></span><span class=\"customHTML\">This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">English Fluency</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> <br class=\"customHTML\"></span><span class=\"customHTML\">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 </span><span class=\"customHTML\">fluency will be required). </span><a href=\"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</span></a><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul class=\"customHTML\">\n<li class=\"customHTML\">\n<strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">A minimum of AAT Level 3 is required. </span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion, please contact</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> Severin Pischl, Finance Manager – 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The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. </span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">For full details and to learn more about us visit </span><a href=\"https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Jobs and Careers</span></a><span class=\"customHTML\"> or email </span><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk\"><span class=\"customHTML\">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</span></a><span class=\"customHTML\"> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.</span><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Closing date for applications: </span><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">6 November 2024</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">Interviews are scheduled for w/c: </span><strong class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">As soon as possible</span></strong><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"><em class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">NOTE:</span></em></strong><em class=\"customHTML\"><span class=\"customHTML\">  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.</span></em><span class=\"customHTML\"> </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,434 to £39,875 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.","publishDate":"2024-10-25T11:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-06T12:19:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3bcb5f8d-1f5c-4ed0-95f9-d67b18e8380b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f1308f12-9028-40af-b44f-185a7fe6470f","title":"Private Sector Liaison Officer (hybrid)","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The Private Sector Liaison Officer is an exciting role, working as part of successful and highly driven Housing team, supporting families into long term housing. The post holder will work with households who have approached the council as homeless to secure longer term housing in the private rented sector.</p>\n<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to help prevent homelessness and this role forms part of our commitment to support everyone in housing need.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a customer facing background, and be excellent  at communicating in writing, face to face and on the phone.  Knowledge of relevant legislation within Housing and Homelessness is essential for this role, as is knowledge of housing issues relating to homelessness and the services and benefits available to applicants.  You should be experienced in using Microsoft Office and be confident in grasping specialised computer packages quickly.</p>\n<p>The job will involve actively engaging with private sector landlords, sourcing properties and providing support and guidance to landlords and tenants. Providing a competitive, professional service will be key to the success of the team.</p>\n<p>A commitment to helping vulnerable individuals and good communication skills to build a rapport with landlords, individuals and partners is essential. Working in homelessness can be challenging but highly rewarding.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about the role, please contact Taiwo Kaffo, Housing Initiatives Team Leader on taiwo.kaffo@hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 8207 2277</p>\n<p>The post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week).  </p>\n<p>Benefits include 26 – 31 days annual leave (depending on the length of Local Government Service) plus one floating day per annum, local government pension scheme, flexible working hours (including the opportunity to take up to 2 days flexi leave per month), free car parking, free gym membership, free yoga classes, cycle scheme, free Beryl Bike scheme, and season ticket loans. </p>\n<p>The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work two days per week from home.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:             Monday 25November 2024, 10am</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,800 - £36,986 (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2024-10-25T09:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T10:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3921b577-6a51-41d4-ac4b-0912549d84ee.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b4f9186c-0c54-4f04-85de-a16bfc58c43f","title":"Principal Environment Lawyer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":2,"description":"<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1\">About the team</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-1\"> </p>\n<p>Herts Legal is a large, innovative and vibrant legal team providing high quality legal services to Hertfordshire County Council and a variety of other organisations including Stevenage Borough Council in which they operate a shared legal service.</p>\n<p>We are looking a Principal Lawyer to join our team Environment Law Team.</p>\n<p>The Environment Law Team is a key part of a diverse portfolio of legal work related to Hertfordshire’s planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work, helping the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts, and supporting some of the Councils major infrastructure and community facing projects.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2\">About the role</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-2\"> </p>\n<p>Principal Lawyers are instrumental in ensuring the service provided is of a consistently high quality. You will be client facing, regularly meeting with key clients and external partners to discuss service delivery.</p>\n<p>You will support, oversee, develop and motivate the team to enable them to reach their full potential and realise their career goals. </p>\n<p>You will also contribute to the maintenance of Legal Services’ Lexcel accreditation</p>\n<p>As a member of the Legal Services Management team you will, with the support of the Director and Assistant Chief Legal Officers, be responsible for budget monitoring, service planning and resourcing within the team.</p>\n<p>Alongside these management responsibilities you will also hold an active case load and will  advise on a range of complex matters within your specialist experience.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3\">About you</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-3\"> </p>\n<p><strong>Essential  </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognised legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive</li>\n<li>Significant post qualification experience in Environment Law (Planning or Highways)</li>\n<li>Demonstrable ability in managing a team of people along with the competing demands of an active case load</li>\n<li>Experience of building strong working relationships with clients and internal teams</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"66,469 Progressing to 72,945","publishDate":"2024-10-24T16:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-30T23:05:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/136352a1-c03b-4d16-becc-a5aa4dac5507.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"115ea9e8-aaa0-45c1-b272-f965703fe8ed","title":"Independent Audit Committee Member","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AE","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Independent Audit Committee Member</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an Independent Member for our Audit Committee, which is a unique and exciting opportunity to get involved in local government.</p>\n<p>As an ambitious Council, this role is absolutely crucial to maintaining robust and transparent governance practices, ensuring that our services are delivered in a carefully managed way and provide value for money for residents and businesses.</p>\n<p>As an advisory position, the Independent Member will play a key role in providing independent and objective advice and scrutiny on governance, risk, financial management and audit.</p>\n<p>With an allowance of £200 per meeting attended, this role represents a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and get involved in shaping the future of local government.</p>\n<p>The position will be held in intervals of two years, for a maximum of four years. 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If you would like to speak to someone about the role, please contact Richard Baker (r.baker@welhat.gov.uk). </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Allowance of £200 per meeting attended","publishDate":"2024-10-24T14:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/366d908c-57d6-439f-862e-9fb92304706f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"33ac4f08-1c04-4607-ae17-a8481b6bed8f","title":"Driver / Attendant - St Albans","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"St Albans","locationType":3,"description":"<p>School Driver / Attendant for St Albans - Part Time/Term Only</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join out team of internal staff and vehicles transporting pupils with special needs to Watling View School. The school caters for children with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties.</p>\n<p>The role sits within the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU). 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In this front-of-house customer service role, you'll work in our galleries and shop areas, ensuring our visitors enjoy an educational, safe, and memorable experience at our museums.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for excellent communicators with strong customer service skills and a genuine passion for the arts, tourism, heritage, and culture to join our front-of-house teams.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Candidates should excel at engaging with people, possess previous face-to-face customer service experience, and ideally have some retail experience (preferred but not essential). We seek team players committed to delivering outstanding visitor experiences and the highest levels of customer service. Previous experience in a cultural or heritage environment is an advantage but not required. You must be friendly, professional, and thrive in direct public interaction, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our customers have a fantastic visit<strong>.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. St Albans Museums runs several sites including Verulamium Museum, the 15^th century Clock Tower and the new St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Vacancy details: <br><br></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Based at Verulamium Museum, all roles require some weekend working:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>(P1008)<strong> </strong>Permanent, full-time,<strong> </strong>averaging 37 hours per week, across a four-week rota</li>\n<li>(P1010) Permanent, part-time,<strong> </strong>averaging 28.5 hours per week, across a four-week rota</li>\n<li>(P2293)<strong> </strong>18 months fixed term contract, part-time,<strong> </strong>averaging 20.25 hours per week, across a four-week rota</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Based at St Albans Museum + Gallery:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>(P1612) Permanent, part-time contract, 7 hours per week, 0945am – 1330pm, every Sunday and Monday</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>26.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.<br>Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7% employer contributions</li>\n<li>Staff Parking Permit</li>\n<li>Comprehensive development and training</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>\n<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Disability Confident: </strong>We are proud to be a <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer\">Disability Confident employer</a> and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Disclosure Checks: </strong>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>English Fluency: </strong>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 <a href=\"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf\">here</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To arrange an informal discussion about any of these roles, please contact our Visitor Services Manager, justine.earthrowl@stalbans.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>To apply </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For full details and to learn more about us visit <a href=\"https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and Careers</a> or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date for applications: <strong>Monday 4^th November 2024</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interviews are scheduled for: <strong>Tuesday 12^th and Thursday 14^th November 2024</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Inclusive Salary up to £24,983 - £26,668 for a full-time post per year Pro Rata equivalent for part time posts plus, up to 19.7% employer pension 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You will need to be organised and methodical to manage a complex and varied work load.  You will need a positive attitude and caring approach towards customers.  You will have excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills to find solutions for those facing housing problems. 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Lone working you'll have support from your Team Leader.</p><p>Working within our sheltered housing schemes, your duties will include visiting tenants, accessing help, producing support plans to enabling them to achieve their goals.You will also liaise with support services, facilitate social activities and ensure that access to services is exactly as it should be.</p><p>A key responsibility of the post includes the installation of lifeline alarm units within the homes of local tenants and includes all administrative duties related to this task.You will also provide daytime cover for our Independent Living Officers (Scheme Managers) on our sheltered housing schemes.</p><p>This is a varied and customer facing role, so you will need a ‘can do’ attitude and be confident to work independently.</p><p><strong>We’d love to hear from you if you have:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A sensitive and supportive approach to the needs of vulnerable people.</li>\n<li>Experience of carrying out assessments and identifying and managing needs/risks</li>\n<li>The ability to work on your own initiative and make decisions</li>\n<li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li>\n</ul><p>Joining Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, you’ll discover a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered. 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