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This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. 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You will oversee successful delivery and developments in the community and Family Hubs. <br><br> <strong> </strong><strong> </strong>From strong relationships with partners to ensure we are able to work together to achieve positive outcomes for families <br><br> Have a presence at the Family Hubs in Sutton to support development and referrals into the Targeted Early Help Service <br><br> Triage referrals through the front door for Targeted Early Help Service, this includes talking to families and referring agencies to apply appropriate threshold decisions in order to make appropriate recommendations <br><br> Promote the Helping Early panel to all agencies in Sutton and ensure the smooth running of each panel, this will include retaining clear records from each panel <br><br> Each day you find yourself talking to different agencies, families and team members to develop the service and consider what may be best for families <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> We are looking for someone who enjoys networking and building positive relationships with services working with Young People. You will need to understand what positive outcomes look like for families, children and young people alongside a good understanding or Early Help Systems. <br><br> We need you to be curious as this role will use databases and information to present evidence that positive outcomes have been achieved as a result of work across the Early Help partnership. <br><br> You will support development and promotion of the Targeted Early Help Service and so need to be innovative and creative in your approach. You must be confident in talking to partners to understand their needs in order to form strong working relationships. <br><br> This role will involve holding some sensitive and challenging conversations with families and so you must have good listening skills and an empathetic approach. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. 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Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 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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, 37 hours per week</span><br><span> <strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span><br><span> <strong>Location:</strong> East Surrey Hospital, Redhill</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><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><span><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=\"548\" height=\"363\"></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><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p><span><span>The</span><span> reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05706</strong>.</span></span></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, 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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Have you started thinking work is getting a bit repetitive? Would you like to work in a great team, committed to the community they support? If ‘yes’, think Elmbridge!</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a talented, committed Environmental Health Professional - we are looking for you!</p>\n<p>As part of the Planning and Environmental Health team, you will work within our Food and Safety team, who are, quite frankly, a great bunch of people!</p>\n<p>You will help deliver food safety, health and safety, infectious disease control, skin piercing regulation, street trading control and our wider public health remit, all the while protecting our residents and supporting our local businesses. Come and help us develop a thriving and sustainable Elmbridge.</p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p>We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning and development:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional development is important, and we will support you in creating a bespoke learning and development plan.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexibility:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you and you the service.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Wellbeing:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p> <strong>The package</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking, your birthday and between Christmas and New Year off!</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What else?</strong></p>\n<p>We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/\">Our careers website </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/about-us/meet-our-people/\">Our people</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council/?viewAsMember=true\">Our LinkedIn page</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you would like to talk to us about the role, please contact Kate our Principal Environmental Health Officer via <a href=\"mailto:klipscombe@elmbridge.gov.uk\">klipscombe@elmbridge.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>What are you waiting for?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 9am on Friday 16<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: Week commencing 19<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,599 - £53,329","publishDate":"2025-04-23T13:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aaece5ce-3836-4e18-bd7b-50bfcdc21b8e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7f5b28e4-d488-49de-a63c-0a56b885af00","title":"Childcare Lawyer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Childcare Lawyer  x2 posts</strong></p> <p><span><strong>PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa incl LW plus £5000 pa market supplement </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, w</strong></span><strong>e offer legally qualified new starters a £5000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></p> <p><span><i><strong>Hybrid working</strong></i></span></p> <p> </p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. </p> <p><strong>About the Borough:</strong></p> <p>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</p> <p>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</p> <p><strong>About the Team and Role</strong></p> <p><span>Lambeth Legal Services is an in-house practice, committed to providing a high quality, effective and value for money legal service to the Council's support officers and members, to ensure that the Council exercises its powers and duties lawfully.</span></p> <p><span>We are passionate about driving excellence and innovation to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our borough, and our council. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with immense potential, and we are committed to contributing to positive change within our communities, building on its strengths while addressing the challenges we face.</span></p> <p><span>We are embarking on a period of transformation, building an operating model that meets the needs of the business and aligns with the council’s strategic objectives.</span></p> <p><span>Our One Lambeth agenda recognises the need for a significant shift in the way we work – a stronger grip on delivery, promoting shared ownership of our priorities across the council; changes to how we empower and work with our communities; and putting equity and justice at the heart of all we do.<span> </span></span></p> <p><span>The function of the centre is not just to ensure effective use of budgets and decision-making: our 2030 aspirations and the priorities in our Corporate Delivery Plan place a significant premium on coming together as One Lambeth, being ambitious for our borough and changing how we work with our communities as partners to bring about change. We need to make sure we have capacity and accountability in the system to bring people together to do this important work including:</span><span>​</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Ensure a relentless focus on our Lambeth 2030 aspirations with collective ownership and improved delivery of priorities, driven by a strong centre</span></li> <li><span>Bring people together across the Council to tackle and make progress against shared priorities, including our commitment to becoming a Borough of Equity & Justice</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate a more joined up offer to the community around engagement, funding, access to help and support that puts our communities, their experiences and outcomes to the fore of our approach</span></li> <li><span>Inject challenge into the system, ensuring robust governance and delivering change </span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span>You will join a highly skilled team, ensuring robust decision making and upholding our values of equity, kindness, accountability and ambition.<span> </span> </span></p> <p><span>Legal Services is committed to the Law Society's Practice Management Standard (Lexcel). </span></p> <p> </p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span>Job Description and Person Specification</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eleanor Rae at Erae2@lambeth.gov.uk.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. 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We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Property Lawyer to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team and on their own initiative.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for commercial and residential property law related legal advice, conducting litigation and assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.</span></p> <p><span>You will be familiar with property law, including residential and commercial conveyancing, development agreements, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase. </span></p> <p><span>You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. </span></p> <p><span>You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel. </span></p> <p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Lloyd White (</span><span>vlloydwhite@lambeth.gov.uk</span><span>) or Janet Fasan (</span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span>)</p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 19^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. 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We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Planning Lawyer to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team and on their own initiative.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for planning & environmental related legal advice, conducting litigation (Civil and Criminal) and assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.</span></p> <p><span>You will be familiar with planning and highways agreements, planning enforcement, planning litigation and the Council’s planning applications committee process. </span></p> <p><span>You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. </span></p> <p><span>You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel. </span></p> <p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Christopher Allingham (</span><span>callingham@lambeth.gov.uk</span><span>) <span> </span>or Janet Fasan (</span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span>)</p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 12^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=5797474665fe67a7809231436fedf36d&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b9a0232f-300d-4963-b841-d5e2e01bf07f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"524bd7e4-51ae-49d0-beb7-431bc7bf95a2","title":"Principal Lawyer (Adults)","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Principal Lawyer (Adults)</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>PO9: Starting salary £70,992 pa rising in annual increments to £75,666 pa incl LW plus £5000 pa market supplement </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span>Hybrid working</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our </span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Principal Lawyer (Adults) to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of staff and a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.<span>  </span>They will maintain quality assurance and performance standards in the service provided by their team to the Council.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for adult social care related legal advice, ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation in relation to:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Judicial review proceedings in the High Court</span></li> <li><span>Welfare and property applications in the Court of Protection relating to those who lack capacity to make decisions</span></li> <li><span>Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard reviews in the Court of Protection</span></li> <li><span>Displacement of nearest relative proceedings in the County Court</span></li> </ul> <p><span>You will have a thorough up to date knowledge of all aspects of Adults Social Care law.<span>  </span>You will be experienced in representation in court proceedings and instructing Counsel. You will also have substantial experience in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence and giving specialist legal advice. </span></p> <p><span>You will also have a good understanding of current and emerging case law guidance and best practice. </span></p> <p> </p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span>Job Description and Person Specification</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janet Fasan </span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 18^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=bc8eb4a04cd2997efe557563a55327f8&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £99,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ef0f46e4-3d3f-46c5-81d6-271803b2c49b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2e81a2e1-c304-4451-b149-6ae52eed2bd7","title":"Senior Accountant SEN Funding","employer":"London Borough of Merton","department":"","location":"Merton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2 class=\"item0\">Advert Text</h2>\n<p><strong>Senior Accountant SEN Funding</strong></p>\n<p>An opportunity has arisen for a proactive and customer focused individual to join the Council’s high performing Finance team, supporting the Children, Lifelong Learning and Families Department in a part-time role.</p>\n<p>The main role of this post will be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To manage the process of funding transfers in respect of pupils with SEN from other local authority areas who are attending LBM schools, and vice versa.</li>\n<li>To work with schools to assist in the preparation, analysis and monitoring of budgets associated with income related to pupils from other local authority areas.</li>\n<li>To analyse and present financial information to assist decision-making, and for the purposes of financial accounting, grant claims, government returns, etc.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The post would be well suited to an individual who is AAT qualified or has completed stage 1 of a professional accountancy qualification. The successful candidate will be very comfortable working with figures and will have some experience with financial monitoring or budgeting. To succeed in the role, you should be a team player with the ability to prioritise.  Good communication skills are essential, as a key part of the role will involve developing relationships with schools and contacts in other local authorities.</p>\n<p>For informal chat about this role, please contact Charles Quaye on Charles.Quaye@Merton.gov.uk.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade/Salary ME11 £40,755 - £43,299 per annum pro-rata 7 hours per week","publishDate":"2025-04-22T14:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d9d20b48-e07a-4310-9291-00a2af62910e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5965ed6-63f3-4dda-b2b8-785b2c42ca61","title":"Senior Client Finance Officer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br> Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br> Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br> We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br> There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br> You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br> Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br> Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Client Finance Team is responsible for managing the finances and welfare benefits of vulnerable residents in our borough who are unable to manage their finances themselves. The team works closely with the DWP, colleagues in Adult Social Care and also vulnerable adults. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong> <br><br> To lead a small team of three officers. Ensure the team adheres to internal audit requirements, as well as adhering to the Office of Public Guardian and local authority duties under the Care Act 2014. Ensure the work of the team is kept to a high standard. <br><br> <strong> </strong><ul>\n<li> Deliver client finance advice and guidance in broad area of expertise to ensure customer needs are met. </li>\n<li> Identify and implement improvements in own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to customers. </li>\n<li> Regularly communicate with internal customers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working. </li>\n<li> Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance </li>\n<li> Manage a small team of staff to ensure they are delivering services within agreed standards 3 FTE Client Finance Officers and 0.5 FTE Protection of Property Officer </li>\n</ul><strong> <br> </strong><strong> </strong> <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> The successful candidate will have experience in leading a small team/ have previous supervisory experience. Local authority finance experience would be desirable. You will be a people focused person with a good eye for detail and good communication skills. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br> Additional Information : <br> We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-21T03:01:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f7bfad3f-9ab5-4eb6-9c0b-0d8c41c65364.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9f4646fb-54e5-4025-a8a3-dfff65236fb8","title":"Senior Client Finance Officer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br> Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two. <br><br> Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br> We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver. <br><br> There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact. <br><br> You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do. <br><br> Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government. <br><br> Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London. <br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Client Finance Team is responsible for managing the finances and welfare benefits of vulnerable residents in our borough who are unable to manage their finances themselves. The team works closely with the DWP, colleagues in Adult Social Care and also vulnerable adults. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> <strong> About the role </strong> <br><br> To lead a small team of three officers. Ensure the team adheres to internal audit requirements, as well as adhering to the Office of Public Guardian and local authority duties under the Care Act 2014. Ensure the work of the team is kept to a high standard. <br><br> <strong> </strong><ul>\n<li> Deliver client finance advice and guidance in broad area of expertise to ensure customer needs are met. </li>\n<li> Identify and implement improvements in own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to customers. </li>\n<li> Regularly communicate with internal customers to share information and build working relationships to support collaborative working. </li>\n<li> Keep up to date with changes in relevant policy and legislation to ensure delivery in own work area is effective and complies with appropriate regulations/statutory guidance </li>\n<li> Manage a small team of staff to ensure they are delivering services within agreed standards 3 FTE Client Finance Officers and 0.5 FTE Protection of Property Officer </li>\n</ul><strong> <br> </strong><strong> </strong> <br><br> <strong> About you </strong> <br><br> The successful candidate will have experience in leading a small team/ have previous supervisory experience. 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It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Car parking scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br> Additional Information : <br> We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-21T03:01:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/14c5a51b-a428-45b1-9a7b-75a265e35362.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"47d4816f-d21c-46bf-a3b4-c63b8953a45f","title":"Archive Family History Centre Manager","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> Sutton Council's Cultural Services is made up of a network of eight public libraries, three heritage houses, an archive and Family History Centre, and a year-round cultural programme for all ages. <br><br> The Archive and Family History Centre Manager will lead the development and delivery of a customer facing Archive within Sutton Council's Cultural Services, working with partners, communities and volunteers to maximise collections engagement and sustainability in Sutton. <br><br> The successful candidate will be expected to:<ul>\n<li> manage local and archive collections, including storage, preservation, acquisitions, disposal, documentation and cataloguing within international standards, ensuring that the best service is provided within allocated resources. </li>\n<li> develop a sustainable strategy for the recording and preservation of all digital assets in the collection. </li>\n<li> prepare agreed funding bids and manage resulting projects. </li>\n<li> lead the migration of all legacy data from the Collections Management System to Axiell Collections. </li>\n<li> advise and provide technical specification for archival requirements as part of the Council's planned move to the new Civic Hub in 2029, collating relevant data and producing reports for the service and senior management as required. </li>\n</ul>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> An exciting opportunity within Sutton Council's Archive and Family History Centre, with a focus on supporting the move to a new Civic Hub. <br> <strong> </strong><strong> </strong> <br><br><strong> About you </strong><br><br> The successful candidate will:<ul>\n<li> have an ARA recognised Archive qualification and experience of working in a busy public searchroom. </li>\n<li> have experience in heritage environments, with a strong grasp of archival policies, and collections management. </li>\n<li> be highly organised, self-motivated, able to show initiative and passionate about this area of expertise. </li>\n<li> have technical and professional skill and knowledge of using collections management software and specialist Archive equipment, some experience migrating data is desirable. </li>\n<li> have experience of coordinating, supervising and motivating volunteers. </li>\n<li> have the skills to produce meaningful reports for senior management, in order to make recommendations for service improvements and contribute to the delivery of key corporate objectives and the Cultural Strategy. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-18T03:01:51.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cf29bb15-dc77-4d01-b71b-01646183f0e7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"40745714-1c3b-4101-a485-fb09d7d543ed","title":"Public Health Development & Commissioning Officer","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. <br><br><strong> What does the Public Health team cover? </strong><ul>\n<li> Public Health Commissioning </li>\n<li> Digital Public Health & Behaviour change </li>\n<li> Sexual Health services (including online services) </li>\n<li> 0-19 (Health Visiting & School Health) </li>\n<li> GP & Pharmacy services </li>\n<li> Smoking Cessation </li>\n<li> Substance misuse services </li>\n<li> Lifestyles Hub (Weight mgmt, smoking cessation, Get Active, Better Bones, Health @ Home) </li>\n<li> Connected Kingston (Asset based community development, social prescribing) </li>\n<li> Healthwatch </li>\n</ul><strong> What we can offer you: </strong><ul>\n<li> Being part of a Public health team which is focussed on innovation, learning and development </li>\n<li> A perfect development role: exposure to commissioning, finances, Public Health specific topics, digital techniques, working with stakeholders inside and outside of the council </li>\n<li> Support with Public Health and commissioning specific learning and development </li>\n<li> Support to become UKPHR Practitioner accredited if desired (a number of the team have been supported to become accredited in recent years) </li>\n</ul>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> The postholder will work across the Public Health Commissioning Team to support and enable transformation and innovation. The postholder will lead on several key projects in the subject areas of sexual health, children's, stop smoking and primary care services alongside the potential for generalist commissioning support to colleagues from across the team. These key projects include:<ul>\n<li> Supporting the commissioning of online sexual health services </li>\n<li> Primary Care training, governance, liaison and communication </li>\n<li> Data management, interpretation and coordination (e.g. pharmoutcomes) </li>\n<li> Support the research and implementation of local needs assessments (e.g. sexual health and smoking) </li>\n<li> Support contract management of commissioned services (0-19, smoking, healthwatch) </li>\n<li> Implement and commission key projects based on local needs (e.g. vision screening) </li>\n<li> Collaborate with other parts of the Public Health team to join up service areas and with opportunity to develop new Public Health topic skills and knowledge </li>\n</ul>This post will also involve performing the day-to-day role of a commissioner and providing Public Health advice on approaches to tackling health needs and inequalities. They will support and work with the Public Health Service Development & Commissioning Leads, the Health Improvement Team and the Corporate Head of Service for Healthy Behaviours and Public Health Services to develop and deliver the priorities of the organisation. <br><br> We aim for this to be a development role, working across a number of Public Health areas, fostering innovation, learning & developing digital Public Health skills and being a part of commissioning exercises and relevant financial and contact monitoring. The postholder's development will be encouraged throughout and will have the opportunity to progress if additional responsibilities are taken on. <br><br><strong> Key Activities: </strong><ul>\n<li> Working with Public health leads to transform, innovate, digitise services to ensure quality of service and value for money. </li>\n<li> Coordinate and minutes quarterly contract reporting and the associated maintenance of the Council's commissioning scorecards. </li>\n<li> Lead on several key projects in sexual health, children's, stop smoking and primary care services including the managing of finances and contract management meetings </li>\n<li> Support the commissioning and coordination of online sexual health services </li>\n<li> Carry out needs assessments, JSNA in or der to inform commissioning and procurement activity </li>\n<li> Carry out horizon scanning and research to inform how we can improve Public Health practice </li>\n<li> Work with Public Health Leads to undertake a variety of tasks at all stages of the commissioning process. This is to support the provision and delivery of key services to ensure the achievement of outcomes that make a positive impact, meet statutory obligations and contribute to overall strategic objectives for Kingston's residents. </li>\n<li> Produce high quality and timely reports, presentations, information and data from contracts and services, to inform future business planning and commissioning activity. </li>\n<li> Analyse, track and report on the performance of Public Health contracts, using local and national data, performance and spend information, benchmarking and using national guidelines where appropriate. </li>\n<li> Liaise and build relationships with colleagues across the team, council, voluntary sector and other organisations </li>\n<li> Work as part of service improvement and service delivery groups </li>\n<li> Digitisation of services, promotion/marketing of services </li>\n<li> Digital and Public Health Administration </li>\n<li> Support Public Health leads with writing bids to obtain external funding. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton </li>\n<li> Flexible and agile working arrangements </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:01:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c025d216-0e60-49a1-82d3-e9be866b11b0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0c2f7d3a-c3e5-419f-a262-3ba321d60ea4","title":"Mental Health Social Worker","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Surbiton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care. Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. <br><br> We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues. We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services. <br><br> We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community. <br><br> The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant. <br><br> The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service.. We are based on the site of Tolworth Hospital and operate a hybrid working model of working from home, and working in the office. <br><br> We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting. They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.<ul>\n<li> They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health. </li>\n<li> You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection. </li>\n<li> You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers. </li>\n<li> You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations. </li>\n<li> The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment. </li>\n<li> They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage. </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> 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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £45,510","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:01:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e9d64170-b9cd-4f9c-aa4b-a12954f1276d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"12e169ca-6d45-46f0-a31b-a2c5525685c2","title":"Public Health Consultant","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : The Public Health team in Sutton is a busy and dynamic team. We are forward-looking with ambitions to significantly improve the health and wellbeing of our borough's population and reduce health inequalities. Good health matters to individuals and society but we don't all have the same opportunities to live healthy lives. We believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities for good health. Health inequalities arise because of the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These conditions influence people's opportunities for good health and shape their mental health, physical health and wellbeing. Evidence shows that people living in our most deprived areas face the worst health inequalities in relation to health access, experiences and outcomes. <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br><b> <strong> Fancy a Career in Public Health? Sutton Needs You! </strong> </b><br><br> <strong> Want to make a real difference in a vibrant London borough? Come join our Public Health team in Sutton! </strong> <br><br> We're looking for a passionate and progressive Public Health Consultant to help us improve the health and wellbeing of our residents. Sutton is a diverse and dynamic place, and we're committed to tackling health inequalities and creating a healthier community for everyone. <br><br> This is a fixed-term locum consultant role for six months initially. <br><br><strong> About the role: </strong><br><br> You'll be a key player in shaping public health in Sutton and your responsibilities will include<ul>\n<li> Working with the DPH to provide expert advice to the Council and partner organisations on a wide range of public health issues. </li>\n<li> Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to address health inequalities and improve population health. </li>\n<li> Developing and implementing evidence-based public health strategies and interventions. </li>\n<li> Monitoring and evaluating the impact of public health interventions and ensuring continuous improvement. </li>\n<li> Helping to coach and develop junior colleagues in the team </li>\n</ul><strong> What you'll bring: </strong><br><br> You are<ul>\n<li> Experienced in the world of public health, from planning, to doing, to checking results and impact. </li>\n<li> A great leader and communicator who is able to get everyone on board. </li>\n<li> A whiz at analyzing data and able to make smart decisions to solve problems. </li>\n<li> A believer in the ability of local government to improve the health of residents: and you have the judgement and ability to contribute to and influence corporate ambitions. </li>\n<li> Passionate about fairness and making sure everyone has a chance to be healthy. </li>\n<li> Interested in working with communities to build resilience to tackle health inequalities </li>\n<li> Determined to make the case for prevention and committed to strengthening local research and evaluation. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Good salary - LBS Grade 12 £92,223 - £117,679. </li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme <strong>( Continued contributions to NHS Pension Scheme where applicable) </strong>\n</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong> Interested? </strong><br><br> Please contact <a href=\"mailto:cmtsupport@sutton.gov.uk\"> cmtsupport@sutton.gov.uk </a> to arrange a chat with Imran Choudhury our current Director of Public Health. <br><br> We can't wait to hear from you! <br> <br> Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>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. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 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