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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. 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Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Pearl Archibald at <a href=\"mailto:pearl.archibald@walthamforest.gov.uk\">pearl.archibald@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO3 £44,331 - £47,532","publishDate":"2025-04-25T15:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f161b825-cf1a-4671-824a-01f673942318.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c6507ba-34b0-4f04-bbbc-974cd3d1250d","title":"Practice Manager","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Practice Manager </strong></p> <p><strong>Learning Disability Transitions/18-24 Team   </strong></p> <p><strong>£50,574 - £53,607 plus market supplement £3000 per annum</strong></p> <p><strong>Service: Adult Social Care, Operations </strong></p> <p>We are delighted to invite applications for the post of Practice Manager in our Learning Disabilities Team. </p> <p>This is an exciting time to join the team and the council in a pivotal role delivering our innovative Well Newham Approach, which focuses on strengths based assessments and integrated multi-disciplinary working. At Newham, our approach is to empower residents, drawing on their experiences, hobbies, communities and networks to build care planning that recognises them as an individual. </p> <p>This is an opportunity to join a newly formed team at the start and help shape its success. You will be offering a person-centred, multi-disciplinary service delivering the Well Newham Approach through the use of Strengths Based Assessments.  This role works alongside health professionals and offers the opportunity to work with Social Workers and Social Care Officers helping them to improve practice providing strong leadership and mentorship to the team fostering a culture of learning and development</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Practice Manager will ensure that high quality and timely transition support is offered to young people and their carers by the Transition Team in accordance with Care Act duties and the principles of Preparing for Adulthood.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to lead and develop a high performing team dedicated to driving improvements in our service, with strong emphasis strengths based working as working closely with our staff to support them to improve and develop practice </p> <p>This is an exciting and demanding opportunity to support practice and delivery within our Learning Disability/Transition service. In the role of a Practice Manager, you will be instrumental in leading and mentoring staff to ensure the transition journey to adulthood is a time to plan with the young person and their family/carer to build on their strengths, and promote independence. We are passionate about ensuring that the young person has best possible access to education, employment opportunities, good health, supportive relationships and remain safe.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities include</strong>:</p> <ul>\n<li>Leading and developing a high performing team of Social Workers and Social Care Officers </li> <li>Driving service improvement through data analysis, performance management, and quality assurance, also focussing on continuous improvement </li> <li>Building and maintaining strong partnerships with health and social care colleagues, other stakeholders as well as voluntary sector organisations to ensure seamless care coordination.</li> <li>Providing expert advice and guidance on complex cases, including safeguarding, mental capacity and risk assessment </li> <li>Developing and delivering training to staff on best practice and new initiatives.</li> <li>Ensuring resources are in line with the departments saving strategy, and the services provided are of best value, efficient and effective.</li> <li>The development of new services for young people approaching adulthood alongside our commissioning and procurement colleagues</li> <li>Completion of recruitment and HR duties applicable to the role</li> <li>Ensuring that all appropriate methods of funding are considered</li> <li>Acting up for the Team Manager in their absence</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Benefits</strong></p> <ul>\n<li>We are in the process of rolling out Magic Notes to all frontline staff, an AI case-recording tool that can save social workers significant time on administrative tasks.</li> <li>You will be part of shaping the new Transitions Team which looks to improve how we take our young people from children’s to adult services.</li> <li>You will be part of an ambitious transformation journey in the wider Learning Disabilities Team, which has had investment to grow.</li> <li>There is a significant programme of work to support professional development, including strengths-based workshops, reflective practice and external training opportunities. Our Social Care Academy provides a range of supportive tools and guidance all in one place. </li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>We are looking for candidates who have strong practice development skills with demonstrable experience of delivering high quality interventions for residents, their families and carers, and experience of supporting practitioners to implement and embed excellent practice. </p> <p>You will have sound understanding of Care Act interventions along with significant knowledge of Strengths Based Practice, Mental Capacity, Court of Protection and Safeguarding Adults, including significant knowledge of risk and the current research and practice in this.  </p> <p>You will also have had experience building and developing relationships with partners in the voluntary, community and faith sector, health.  </p> <p>You will be passionate about getting the best out of your team and the young people we serve. You will bring new ideas and good practice to embed and develop your team. </p> <p>Excellent communication skills are critical and you will have demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary settings.</p> <p>Finally, the successful candidate will have some demonstrable experience of using IT recording systems and data to monitor team activity, support quality assurance, and drive service improvement.</p> <p><strong>These opportunities are open to Newham Council employees that are currently working within the council.</strong></p> <p>For <strong>further information</strong> on the role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Aydin Mehmet, Team Manager, aydin.mehmet@newham.gov.uk or Angie Ingleton, Service Manager, angie.ingleton@newham.gov.uk</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date: 11th May 2025</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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As one of London’s most dynamic boroughs, we are committed to improving the quality of life for our residents through innovative, forward-thinking strategies in adult and health services. In this time of challenge, we are seeking a visionary leader with the courage, resilience, and determination to help shape our future. This role is an opportunity to drive the delivery of integrated, person-centred care that supports our residents and strengthens our communities. With bold leadership, you will play a key part in guiding Newham through this transformative period, delivering meaningful change and making a lasting impact. </p> <p><strong>Corporate Director – Adults & Health | £145,874 - £160,810</strong> </p> <p>As the Corporate Director for Adults and Health, you will lead and directly manage a portfolio of services including professional practice; adult social care and safeguarding; integrated support shared with children and young people services; commissioning of health and social care and the integrated care system with North East London ICB; and public health. You will work collaboratively across the Council and system to tackle health inequalities, improve health outcomes, and support our residents in living their best lives. </p> <p>This is a critical role for our organisation. You will be our statutory Director of Adult Social Services and be the designated Caldicott Guardian. Working with the North East London ICB, NELFT, Barts Health NHS, and other NHS providers, you will lead and manage the Council’s Adults and Health directorate to deliver the best possible adult social care and health provision for the borough, and our residents who need our support the most. </p> <p>You will manage a shared integrated support function for Adult Social Care, Health, and Children & Young People’s social care and commissioning, ensuring that good practice, value for money, and operational synergies are maximised for the benefit of service users. You will ensure that adult safeguarding is an organisational priority and support the Public Health function and its statutory director, ensuring that services directly commissioned are targeted at the public health needs of Newham. </p> <p>In this role, we will look to you to develop and embed a strong culture of practice with a relentless focus on improving outcomes and the lives of those we serve. You will modernise and transform our services to prioritise prevention and early intervention. This is your chance to balance strategic vision with operational excellence to make Newham a borough like no other. </p> <p><strong>About You</strong> </p> <p>We are looking for an inspiring leader to transform lives and deliver innovative adult social care and health services. With a deep understanding of complex systems and the ability to develop strong partnerships, you will champion person-centred care that improves outcomes for Newham’s diverse communities. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs, driving change that matters and shaping brighter futures for our residents. </p> <p>For more information or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partner at GatenbySanderson: <strong>Frazer Thouard</strong> (frazer.thouard@gatenbysanderson.com) and <strong>Kembi Coakelin</strong> (kembi.coakelin@gatenbysanderson.com) </p> <p>Closing date 11th May 2025 at 23:55pm</p> <p>To view the job description and person specification and<strong> to apply please click on this link</strong>: https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe120432/</p> <p> </p> <p><i>Newham Council is committed to equality, diversity, and providing services that reflect the needs of our community. 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We are proud of our rich community and vibrant growth, and we’re committed to ensuring that every part of Newham thrives—sustainably, equitably, and inclusively. Our commitment to becoming a greener, more sustainable borough has already led to significant strides, including fly-tipping reduction and the renewal of key waste management contracts. But we are just getting started, and we need a visionary leader who can help us go further. As an organisation in transition, we are rising to the challenge with courage and determination, seeking leaders who bring confidence, grace, and vision to navigate this journey. </p> <p>Newham has earned recognition for its innovative approach across multiple areas of public service. Our directorates have won several awards, showcasing our commitment to excellence and our determination to stay at the forefront of public service delivery. </p> <p><strong>Corporate Director - Environment and Sustainable Transport | £170,601 - £189,924</strong> </p> <p>As the Corporate Director of Environment & Sustainable Transport, you will lead and manage a broad portfolio of essential services that shape the day-to-day experiences of our communities. This includes street cleansing, waste management, recycling, parking, traffic management, sustainable transport initiatives, parks and green spaces, community safety, and licensing and regulatory services. Your leadership will ensure these services exceed the expectations of Newham’s diverse communities. </p> <p>Working closely with the Mayor and the Chief Executive, a significant part of your role will be leading Newham’s sustainability agenda, ensuring that the borough continues to make progress in tackling climate change, improving mobility, and maintaining green spaces. You will need to bring clarity of purpose and a bold vision to sustain and advance our progress. </p> <p>Environmental services in Newham are in an excellent position, and much of the foundational work has been completed. The focus now will be on further enhancing these services. Tackling climate change will be a major part of your role, requiring innovative strategies and initiatives to keep Newham at the forefront of environmental sustainability. </p> <p><strong>About You</strong> </p> <p>We are seeking a proven leader with experience managing complex, large-scale services, particularly in environmental sustainability and transport. You will have a strong background in driving change and improvement within the public sector, with a focus on delivering results through innovation and collaboration. </p> <p>As a senior leader, your deep understanding of the challenges facing diverse urban communities and your passion for environmental impact will be vital to advancing Newham’s ambitious sustainability agenda. Your ability to lead diverse teams and manage a broad range of services will be essential. </p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of London’s most vibrant boroughs. By tackling environmental challenges and delivering world-class services, you will demonstrate strategic leadership, creativity, and collaboration, leaving a lasting legacy in a truly transformative role. </p> <p>For more information or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson: <strong>Frazer Thouard</strong> (frazer.thouard@gatenbysanderson.com) and <strong>Kembi Coakelin</strong> (kembi.coakelin@gatenbysanderson.com). </p> <p>Closing date 11th May 2025 at 23:55pm</p> <p>To view the job description and person specification and <strong>to apply please click on this link</strong>: Job - GatenbySanderson</p> <p><i>Newham Council is committed to equality, diversity, and providing services that reflect the needs of our community. We encourage applications from individuals who share our vision for a fairer, more sustainable, and more inclusive Newham. </i></p> <p> </p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=b9e380818e70a2c36e2be69429776086&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£170,601 - £189,924","publishDate":"2025-04-25T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6fc7adac-adb7-43cb-b6fd-c8c934caa9af.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2707ed10-2862-42f0-9ce0-aa1161f43efc","title":"Social Value GP Surveyor","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span><strong>Social Value GP Surveyor (Job Ref 3410)</strong></span></span><span><span><strong>          </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>          </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Salary: </strong></span></span><span><span>Social Value GP Surveyor</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Grade: </strong>Level 5, Zone 1 - £53,857</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Location: </strong>5 Pancras Square</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Hours: </strong>Full Time, 36 hours<strong>     </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Sunday 18th May at 23:55</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>About Camden</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>How You’ll Be Involved</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We're looking for a Social Value Property Surveyor to transform Camden's vacant spaces into productive hubs for small businesses and communities. This role, based within the Commercial Property team but collaborating across Property and Strategy, Inclusive Economy, and Area Regeneration teams, focuses on implementing initiatives such as: </span></span></p> <ul>\n<li><span><span>The Camden Affordable Workspace Strategy </span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Vacant Spaces on Estates Programme</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Camden Future High Streets Programme</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Neighborhood Hubs Programme. </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>You will tackle challenges related to leasing unconventional spaces such as garages</span></span><span><span>, a </span></span><span><span>disused theatre and old Victorian community building</span><span>, aiming to achieve social value objectives. Your responsibilities include advising internal departments, modeling rent scenarios, negotiating leases with social value outcomes, and managing lease agreements through to completion. This role is pivotal in developing innovative approaches and resources to maximize the community benefits of Camden's property assets.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></span><br> <span><span>We are looking for a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or someone with an equivalent qualification in commercial, valuation, general practice, or a related field. You should have extensive knowledge and experience in commercial property management and landlord-tenant negotiations, as well as a strong understanding of property law and best practices in valuation techniques. Your background includes handling sensitive property issues and presenting reports to committees or clients.</span></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><span>You excel in both oral and written communication, offering clear and accurate advice on valuation practices and procedures. With strong negotiation skills, you can undertake a full range of professional valuation work. Your ability to work well within a team, efficiently plan and execute complex tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure is complemented by your skill in writing reports and delivering effective presentations.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please click </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:</strong></span></span><br> <br> <span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:</span></span></p> <ul>\n<li><span><span>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local Government Pension Scheme</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Flexible working opportunities;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Interest free loans</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Access to our incredible staff networks</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Career development and training</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Wellbeing support and activities</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span><br> <span><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span></span><span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Anonymised Application</strong></span><span> – </span><i><span>in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.</span></i></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments </strong></span></span><br> <span><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.</span></span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=d191195ac2902e53c5a62820b4dea02a&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-25T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e9349f25-dc27-4354-b01a-b9eafbc3f730.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1aa0e5c-45fc-4360-808b-0d5d302b7a7b","title":"ASB & Nuisance Team Manager","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ASB & Nuisance Team Manager</strong><br> <strong>£52,584 - £55,620 per annum</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced ASB & Nuisance Manager to join our Community Safety Directorate. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating, supporting, and monitoring the ASB team ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and our strategic goals while ensuring robust governance, tracking, and assurance mechanisms are in place. The key to your success will be your ability to communicate complex information effectively and successfully negotiate with senior stakeholders championing continuous improvement, identifying and improving efficiencies within the team and service delivery. We are looking for someone who is highly organized and capable of managing a varied workload, able to self-manage, analyse data, and produce analytical reports while prioritizing effectively to deliver high-quality work within set deadlines.</p> <p>You should possess strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to create timely, concise, and accessible reports for staff at all levels of seniority. Additionally, you will be responsible for quality assurance and compliance, monitoring expenses to ensure value for money, analysing performance metrics, driving continuous improvement, and championing innovation in service delivery. Great communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as there will an expectation to confidently liaise and negotiate with a range of partner agencies as well as senior council members and the public. </p> <p>The field of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and Nuisance is demanding, requiring the ideal candidate to exhibit exceptional resilience and maintain composure under pressure. The successful applicant must be capable of leading a team in a challenging environment, staying updated with legislative changes, and demonstrating innovation in service delivery and design. Additionally, you should be adept at managing financial adjustments. They will cultivate a performance-driven culture focused on delivering excellent customer service to residents when addressing ASB.  The role involves driving high performance in managing and resolving ASB cases, ensuring services meet the needs of Newham residents, and fostering a culture of accountability, personal responsibility, and continuous improvement among front-line ASB officers.</p> <p>Newham Council is committed to its core HEART values and behaviours, and this role is expected to lead by example. You will join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and respect. This position offers the opportunity to shape meaningful changes in service delivery to our residents and make a lasting impact on the community. If this role aligns with your passion and experience, we would love to hear from you.</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date: 9th May 2025</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=a8b86b5cddb69a1db1faaa4cf18a3da3&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-25T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2dc88f04-e280-4fa3-ba0f-d7c9b1b8b126.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55ef45bd-0ee4-485a-85bd-00198bd046fd","title":"Revenues & Benefits Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/hybrid working, Kings Hill, West Malling","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Revenue and Benefits team as a Revenues & Benefits Officer on a permanent full-time basis.</strong> </p>\n<p>You will have responsibility for a varied caseload, personally ensuring all cases are dealt with to conclusion in accordance with all relevant statutory regulations, policies and procedures. <br>Although not essential, you will ideally have experience of working in Local Government and have knowledge of Revenues & Benefits Systems and the Information@Work Enterprise document imaging system.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a strong administrative background with knowledge and expertise of data input to computerised systems, scanning and indexing and the ability to update and maintain accurate records. We would particularly welcome applications from those who have knowledge and experience of administering Housing Benefits and or Council Tax discounts, exemptions and reliefs.</p>\n<p>This is a varied role which will suit candidates who possess excellent written and oral communication skills who can deal confidently with a wide range of customers. The successful candidate will have the ability to work quickly and accurately with data inputting as well as being highly organised and flexible in their approach to work. 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legislation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Writing and contributing to written reports, decision papers and briefings for the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and senior GLA officers and managers, as well as consultation responses and letters for government or other relevant stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working with officers and managers across the GLA, LFB and other relevant agencies to enable efficient management of information, and to participate in cross-organisational working.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the Deputy Mayor at meetings with key stakeholders, including senior GLA officers, LFB, government and parliamentarians.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Representing the fire team at external events and wider GLA activities.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience</strong></h2>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret 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ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard</li>\n<li>Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Research and Analysis</strong></p>\n<p>… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge</li>\n<li>Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality</li>\n<li>Analyses and integrates qualitative and quantitative data to find new insights</li>\n<li>Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports</li>\n<li>Identifies relevant and practical research questions for the future</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building and Managing 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Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria and behavioural competencies outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We encourage you to use the STAR method when describing your skills and experience, you can find information about the STAR method here: <a href=\"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method\">The Star Method</a>. Some more general advice can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/public-to-private-sector-perfection-job-applications\">https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/public-to-private-sector-perfection-job-applications</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong>\n</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Soeli Dayus would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:soeli.dayus@london.gov.uk\">soeli.dayus@london.gov.uk</a>.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Assessment process</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. There will be a two-stage assessment process.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete a written assessment w/c 2 June 2025.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates will then be invited to interview w/c 16 June 2025.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.<br> </p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. <br> </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.<br> </p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>Additional Information</strong>\n</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<h2><strong>More Support</strong></h2>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,029 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T14:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f2882076-bdfd-4fd4-9f22-e730d04f8a0c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cc33d82b-99c0-46b3-82bb-f76c8a7536aa","title":"Building Control Surveyor","employer":"Brentwood Borough Council","department":"","location":"Brentwood","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Would you like to become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?</h3>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough for safe.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently, and has several exciting projects to get involved with, including large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.  </p>\n<h3>Building Control Surveyor</h3>\n<h3>Salary: £42,700 - £47,156 per annum, Grade H (SCP 37 - 41)</h3>\n<h3>Market supplement: £8,000 per annum (to be reviewed after 12 months)</h3>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has substantial and relevant experience in a similar role and who is a member of an appropriate body including RICS, CABE or CIOB. You will need to be able to display good customer service skills, using them to establish and maintain productive business relationships with customers and partners.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will need to be registered as minimum Class 2A with the Building Safety Regulator.</p>\n<h3><em>In return we can offer,</em></h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave</li>\n<li>One professional membership payment.</li>\n<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>\n<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Sadler, Building Control Manager on 07966 569307 or email <a href=\"mailto:robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk\">robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note - starting salary is dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,700 – £47,156 per annum, Grade H SCP 37 - 41, plus a market supplement of £8,000 per annum (market supplement to be reviewed after 12 months)","publishDate":"2025-04-25T13:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/43f5ba9e-ced7-47ca-91fb-5f9c99272237.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f0e8f2d-81de-4233-bc51-ab0b5ddf27db","title":"Social Worker - Princess Royal Hospital Team","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Princess Royal Hospital","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>About Us</strong></span></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><span><strong>About The Job</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: Permanent</strong></span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</span></p><p><span><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and <span>maintaining</span> up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></span></p><p><span><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy83MmVlODMyYmFkNDNhNmEwNzVkNTQ0OWM5ODdkMGI3ZC5wbmc=.png?1742482143926\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"1198\" height=\"456\"></span></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>Further Information</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. 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Working within a supportive and collaborative faculty, you will be an outstanding classroom teacher with a passionate commitment to the progress of all students in our heavily oversubscribed school.  The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student. They will do what it takes to ensure that students achieve their best and will have the contagious enthusiasm for the subject which excites and motivates students.</p>\n<p>The culture of the Science Faculty aims to support new and experienced teachers to thrive and be continuously developed.</p>\n<p>We have high expectations of all students to be taught the best powerful knowledge as defined by the subject community. </p>\n<p>We believe all teaching should be evidence informed so teachers can focus on high impact methods in their practice. Planning of lessons are based on principles derived from cognitive science and distributed through the department to drive collaboration. The department delivers CPD weekly that focuses on making our subject knowledge strong with a focus on high quality teacher explanations. Using the best evidence available to develop our feedback policy, we focus on whole class feedback rather than written comments. The faculty aims for all teachers to have sensible workload with our curriculum and systems are continuously reviewed to ensure we are spending our time on the highest impact activities.</p>\n<p>If you would like to play your part in delivering outstanding provision, whilst receiving the very best support to develop your career, then we would very much like to hear from you. You are also very welcome to visit the school and we would recommend it.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note, we do not accept CVs alone.</strong></p>\n<p>St Paul’s Way Trust School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding\">https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding</a> </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.spwt.net/policies/code-conduct\">https://www.spwt.net/policies/code-conduct</a> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS £38,766 - £50,288 | USP £55,415 - £60,092","publishDate":"2025-04-25T11:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/58adef0c-1187-41b7-9f56-c8855d787ef3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c0baf29-a76a-4848-8d53-f006c1913cc1","title":"Programme Manager","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2><strong>Communities & Skills</strong></h2>\n<p>Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Mayor and Go! 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knowledge and practical experience of project management and project control techniques relevant to outcome-related funding models, including financial analysis, project planning and appraisal, financing and risk management and evaluation, ideally with a professional qualification in a related area.</li>\n<li>Successful track record of monitoring delivery of complex and large-scale programmes, including delivery through multiple third parties and contract management.</li>\n<li>Track record of developing, leading, and managing teams, including tackling poor performance, developing talent, and being accountable for the team’s performance</li>\n<li>Excellent report writing skills with ability to present papers at Board level and evidence of strong strategic analytical skills.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a political environment, managing complex or sensitive stakeholder arrangements to achieve positive outcomes for the organisation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h3><strong>Behavioural competencies</strong></h3>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building and Managing Relationships</strong><br>… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. <br>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership.<br>•    Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives.<br>•    Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities.<br>•    Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict.<br>•    Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Stakeholder Focus </strong><br>… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations.  </p>\n<p>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Understands diverse stakeholder needs and tailors team deliverables accordingly. <br>•    Is a role model to others, encouraging them to think of Londoners first<br>•    Manages stakeholder expectations, so they are high but realistic. <br>•    Removes barriers to understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders, including hard to reach groups.<br>•    Focuses own and team’s efforts on delivering a quality and committed service. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong><br>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.<br>Level 3 indicators of effective performance<br>•    Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication.<br>•    Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments.<br>•    Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities.<br>•    Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement.<br>•    Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organization</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Organisational Awareness</strong><br>… is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.<br>Level 3 indicators of effective performance<br>•    Uses understanding of differences between the GLA and its partners to improve working relationships.<br>•    Helps others understand the GLA and the complex environment in which it operates.<br>•    Translates changing political agendas into tangible actions. <br>•    Considers the diverse needs of Londoners in formulating GLA objectives.<br>•    Helps others understand how the media and external perceptions of the GLA influence work.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Responding to Pressure and Change</strong><br>… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.</p>\n<p>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance</p>\n<p>•    Clarifies direction and adapts to changing priorities and uncertain times.<br>•    Minimises the pressure of change for the directorate, lessening the impact for the team.<br>•    Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working, encouraging others’ buy-in<br>•    Keeps staff motivated and engaged during times of change, promoting the benefits. <br>•    Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly, ensuring smooth implementation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Managing and Developing Performance</strong><br>… is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA’s objectives and statutory obligations.<br>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect.<br>•    Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities.<br>•    Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities. <br>•    Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance. <br>•    Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion.<br> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><strong>Applications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong></h2>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager <strong>Safia Noor</strong> would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at  <strong>Safia.Noor@london.gov.uk</strong><br> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\"><strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong></a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Assessment process</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: <strong>w/c 9th June 2025 ( exact dates tbc)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying </p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>\n<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>\n<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.  For further information, please see <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077\"><strong>Secondment Policy and Procedure</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form as it is not a secondment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>More Support</strong></h2>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£66,063 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T11:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/13bc1b59-d453-4e2c-906e-17227c12095a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ae1eae28-a651-4f8c-8e5c-a484cc112965","title":"Senior Finance Officer","employer":"Wealden District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Hailsham, Hybrid (Office & 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staff health & wellbeing scheme.</li>\n<li>A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly</li>\n<li>Free parking.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><strong>Post number:    S2006 & S2007</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:    23rd May 2025        </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:    3rd- 5th June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><br>Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.  We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.  <br> <br>Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.<br> <br>Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit. <br> <br>If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,015.24 to £41,557.32 p.a","publishDate":"2025-04-25T10:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b97d4709-f527-4182-b57d-fedf85ba2557.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"926966d5-9151-4808-b8d3-c36c32aaddfb","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Team Maternity Cover","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Haywards Heath","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced and supportive Hospital Social Work Team at Haywards Heath, Princess Royal Hospital.</span></p><p><span>It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.</span><br><span>The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The Hospital Social Work Team work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,626 to £41,511 depending on experience</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full time</span><br><span><strong>Contract Length: </strong>Fixed Term contract until 31/03/2026 </span><br><span><strong>Location:</strong> Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented.</span></p><p><span>In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.</span></p><p><span>You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</span></p><p><span><span>Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.</span></span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria so please cover within your application with examples):</strong></span></p><ol>\n<li><span>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible strength-based solutions, balancing risks, resources and desired outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Good communication skills in order to influence in a multi-disciplinary setting and communicate clearly and effectively to explain complicated information to a wide range of people; able to negotiate and encourage others to adopt a particular course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to take professional and personal responsibility for clear and accurate case recording, and maintaining up to date case work records on the West Sussex database.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to think creatively, innovatively, and laterally and to adapt to changing situations in a measured and flexible manner in order to tailor the advice.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ability to work proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes, whilst prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.</span></li>\n</ol><p><span><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></span></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><img src=\"https://static.lumessetalentlink.com/repository/NDgzQF9AL2ltYWdlcy81NDIzZjUwNzc5YjQxOTk1MjcwOWNjNDkzYjc4YzM4MS5wbmc=.png?0\" alt=\"image of the benefits of working at West Sussex Council including an employee assistance programme, retail discounts, travel benefits and pension scheme\" width=\"551\" height=\"365\"></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span>To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, , an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet the essential criteria), this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</span></p><p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38626 - £41511 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T10:29:44.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T10:29:44.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fcb8091f-afe2-4607-8c1c-623a6cc27f89.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64654e0f-f0e9-42b1-8929-f59ea9755f46","title":"Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"The Willows, Swanley","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p>North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.</p>\n<p>Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have recently awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.</p>\n<p>We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley.  </p>\n<p><strong>About the area</strong></p>\n<p>The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. </p>\n<p>You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.</p>\n<p>As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.</p>\n<p>You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.</p>\n<p>Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. </p>\n<p><strong>Rewards</strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.</p>\n<p>We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.</p>\n<p><strong>Transport</strong></p>\n<p>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.</p>\n<p>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p><em>Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details</strong></p>\n</div>\n<div>\n<p><em>If you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:</em></p>\n<p><em>Megan Turner - Megan.Turner@kent.gov.uk </em></p>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,672 to £51,489 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cbcef683-7bab-46d6-bf09-6304e94d9b3c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e706b938-5a7c-4fe3-a566-07b1bb4231d2","title":"Assistant Transport Policy Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Do you want to shape how people move around Southwark?</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Can you apply your transport policy expertise to create safer, greener, and more accessible streets?</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Are you excited to support a high-impact delivery plan that puts people at the heart of transport?</strong></span></p><p><span>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</span></p><p><span>Our Transport Policy Team is looking for passionate and dedicated Assistant Transport Policy Officer to join our amazing team and help make a difference today!</span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>You'll play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of Southwark's transport planning policies, including the <em>Streets for People</em> strategy and delivery plan. This role combines research, stakeholder engagement, policy development, and performance monitoring. You'll contribute to the design of investment programmes and help guide projects that make a real difference to how people travel, live, and interact with their neighbourhoods.</span></p><p><span>Key responsibilities include:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Supporting the delivery of borough-wide transport planning policy and related projects</span></li>\n<li><span>Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align policies and resolve issues</span></li>\n<li><span>Contributing to innovation, digital transformation, and service improvement across the team</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Abo<span>ut You:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>You're enthusiastic about the power of transport policy to create fairer, healthier communities. You have experience working in a strategic, public-facing environment and are ready to take ownership of your work while supporting team and borough-wide goals.</span></p><p><span>You will bring:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>A solid understanding of transport planning policy and its social impact</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent communication and analytical skills</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders</span></li>\n<li><span>A commitment to innovation, service improvement, and continuous learning</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></p><p><span>The Transport Policy team leads on strategic transport direction for Southwark, working closely with partners such as TfL, the GLA, engineers, and local communities. As the authors of the <em>Streets for People</em> strategy, the team is central to shaping the future of Southwark's streets.</span></p><p><span>We offer a supportive and flexible working environment with opportunities to contribute to high-profile borough-wide initiatives. This is an exciting chance to be part of a passionate and ambitious team working at the heart of urban change.</span></p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</span></p><p><span><strong>Additional information:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Full-time role: 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday), with occasional evening or weekend work.</span></li>\n<li><span>12 month, Fixed Term Contract (to be reviewed)</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timetable:</strong></span></p><p><span>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 18<sup>th</sup> May 2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date/s: w/c 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. 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