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This is a great opportunity to work as part of a small team for a forward-thinking organisation.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for providing guidance on relevant changes in legislation relating to health &amp; safety in the public sector and its impact on the Council, along with:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the administration and investigation of accidents/ incidents and providing<br>relevant information to departments to aid risk management decisions.</li>\n<li>Supporting and advising on the various internal health and safety committees and groups.</li>\n<li>Supporting in the development and implementation of internal policies, guidance and<br>procedures concerning health &amp;amp; safety.</li>\n<li>Undertaking a range of interventions including monitoring, investigations, training,<br>inspections and audits, working to improve the health, safety and wellbeing performance<br>and culture.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>In order for you to be competent in this role it is essential that you have experience in working in a health &amp; safety environment, along with having:&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A health &amp; safety diploma (or equivalent).</li>\n<li>Investigation skills to implement health and safety systems, oversee accident investigations and identify training needs.</li>\n<li>Experience in delivering training on general health &amp; safety and specific areas including risk assessments.</li>\n<li>Experience of providing competent advice, guidance, and support to officers and managers on all operational health, safety and wellbeing issues.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Legislation relating to health &amp; safety.</li>\n<li>Ability to persuade and influence in challenging circumstances.</li>\n<li>Having the ability to display sensitivity, tact and diplomacy in all situations.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Click to view a <a href=\"https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/jr3jaufz/65808a-corporate-health-and-safety-officer-sept-2024.doc\" target=\"_blank\">Job Description&nbsp;</a></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natalie Pearce, Safety and Wellbeing Manager on 01233 330304.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>To apply please click on the apply link above.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed.&nbsp; </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For any assistance in completing the application form, please email -</strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk\">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong> - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. 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You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead projects and have delivered successful outcomes. Being able to organise and prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines within a pressured environment is essential. Most importantly you will have a passion for monitoring and delivering high quality services to support people to live their best lives possible.   </p>\n\n<div>\n<hr width=\"746\">\n</div>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. 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Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Access and Entitlement Team is a specialist team providing a Free School Meals Traded Service to schools and monitoring the finance associated with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. We work with parents both in responding to their queries and supporting them through the processes associated with entitlement to home to school transport and free school meals.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Your New Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You will assist with the administration and promotion of the Free School Meal service, and with the administration of financial contributions and recoupment for home to school transport and with SEN funding to schools and other local authorities. You will provide front line advice and assistance to parents/carers and schools who may visit main reception and via telephone, email and posted correspondence in relation to applications for home to school transport.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You have successful experience of working in a high-level administrative role. You have excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication and networking skills, and excellent numeracy and literacy skills with an understanding of finance and budgets. You have a customer-focussed approach and excellent attention to detail; you are accurate, proactive, and can work flexibly individually and as part of a team. You can work with minimal supervision and use your own initiative to make immediate decisions, and you can prioritise your workload and work under pressure. You have a resilient nature and can dealing with high volumes of complex work including being customer-facing with families sometimes facing adversity. You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and awareness of Data Protection, GDPR and safeguarding.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Julie Sabiston, Access and Entitlement Officer, </span><span>Julie.Sabiston@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>, 023 92 834 954</span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. </span><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>How to complete your application: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</span></p> <p><span>We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement.</strong> Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in </span><span>the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> section of the full </span><span>Job Profile</span><span>, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. </span><span>This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.</span></p> <p><span><strong>If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></span></p> <p><span><i>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go </i></span><span><i>into </i></span><span><i>spam/junk folders.</i></span></p> <p><span>Please note that we may shortlist as we receive applications, so this advert may close earlier than the given date.</span></p> <p><span>We look forward to speaking with you soon.</span></p> <p><span>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact </span><span>recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>. </span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=eaa6f4e84ba4b5849d8520cd4e88e43c&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£10,000 - £14,999","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:40:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-11T15:40:06.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/19715ecc-0092-43db-a796-e6fe39633c01.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d89c5d81-8777-41e0-8764-bb328226ca82","title":"Principal Planning Officer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply</strong></p> <p><strong>Principal Planner REF: 1973 </strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid Working </strong></p> <p><strong>PO5: £51,099 pa rising in annual increments to £54,135 pa inc LW.</strong></p> <p><strong>The post’s salary attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month </strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent and Full Time</strong></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 develop 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> </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 Role:</strong></p> <p>We have a full time, permanent Principal Planning Officer opportunity within our Development Management service.  The successful candidate will line manage 3-5 officers comprising a mix of planners, senior planners and validation officers. They will need to lead negotiating the best possible development outcomes in a positive and solutions led manner and effectively manage officers to ensure a high-performing service. The successful candidate will be expected to present applications to the Planning Applications Committee, and to ensure reports and other documents prepared by team members are of a high standard. When required, they will also need to deputise for the Area Team Manager.  </p> <p>Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a significant level of experience and knowledge of Development Management, ideally in a busy metropolitan area; that they can effectively manage a team and build their capabilities; and that they are an effective communicator who can engage well with developers, investors, partners and citizens and build good relationships with Members of the Planning Applications Committee.  </p> <p> </p><p>To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: </p> <ul>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of all relevant planning legislation, policies and procedures. </li> <li>An RTPI-recognised degree level qualification in Town Planning or equivalent </li> <li>Extensive experience of development management work with responsibility for dealing with a planning application caseload that includes major and/or complex applications. </li> <li>Experience of providing advice to Councillors, senior officers, developers and the public on all aspects of planning applications and related matters. </li> <li>Experience of providing supervision and/or guidance to more junior staff to ensure that applications are reported in line with target dates and in accordance with agreed procedures. </li> <li>Focuses on people </li> <li>Works Collaboratively </li> </ul> <p> </p><p>We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit. </p> <p> </p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Market Supplement Payment Criteria for Planning and Building Control Professional Officers</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p> <p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kiri Shuttleworth kshuttleworth@lambeth.gov.uk </p> <p> </p><p><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></p> <p><strong>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 21 October 2024. </strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <p>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</p> <ul>\n<li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. </p> <p>In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. <strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></p> <p>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 here.</p> <p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=7b26ccd6860353f44c8f8c0969546b2c&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:40:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-26T15:40:06.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/136af5ff-bd7c-4d5c-8a66-0e22ad5a5ef2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa19267f-2e49-4470-ba3d-33860bed71db","title":"Supervising Social Worker - Children's - Fixed Term","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>***FIXED TERM 1 YEAR*** </strong></p> <p><strong>SOCIAL WORKER – CHILDREN’S SERVICES - FOSTERING</strong></p> <p><strong>Supervising Social Worker full time position</strong></p> <p><strong>£44,951 - £54,083 (includes market supplement)</strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 13/10/2024 at 23:59</strong></p> <p><strong>JOB DESCRIPTION</strong></p> <p><strong>JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM</strong></p> <p>We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive. </p> <p>We’re building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we always try to develop talent in-house. We promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 alone, and have put more than 47 practitioners through further education since 2020. We value your development and at Newham career progression is a reality for many of our colleagues.</p> <p>We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work. </p> <p><strong>ABOUT YOU AND ABOUT THE ROLE - SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER - FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 1 YEAR</strong></p> <p><strong>We are looking for a qualified and SWE registered social worker to join our fostering service as a Supervising Social Worker - this role will be fixed term for 1 year.</strong></p> <p>Responsibilities will include the supervision and support of foster carers to promote increased capacity for in-house foster placements with a focus on quality of care.  The role will require practitioners who are skilled with a good understanding around the procedures and legislative context for fostering. You will have a mixture of private fostering cases as well as a fostering support role.</p> <p>Previous fostering experience is welcome, but as this opportunity is open to internal colleagues only we are open to applications from social workers with limited fostering experience; provided they can demonstrate a firm understanding of the work at interview.</p> <p>The fostering service comprises of a team of 10 supervising social workers responsible for the supervision and development of foster carers, including connected person’s, family and friends carers and carers subject to Regulation 24 procedures, as well has private fostering cases.</p> <p>Please apply through Fusion internal jobs by attaching your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your suitability, an overview of your experience and what attracts you to this role (max 500 words). </p> <p>For further information in regards to these positions please contact Mussarat Gul, Service Manager for Fostering. </p> <p>We look forward to hearing from you.</p> <p><strong>WHY WORK WITH US?</strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.</p> <ul>\n<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We’re a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support, was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>Career progression; we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – 47 social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our Academy offer received significant praise from Ofsted.</li> <li>A competitive package for social workers of up to £54,083 (includes market supplement).</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>TO APPLY</strong></p> <p>To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 sides of A4) through our <strong>online recruitment portal</strong><strong>.</strong> </p> <p>Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as described in their supporting statement and CV.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 13/10/2024 at 23:59</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews: ASAP</strong></p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=9def9f90d6fa022f6d7b925c5ae50ec7&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T15:40:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/073c3d7d-8c45-4dbf-9131-721e3192ee32.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"79b818f0-7fd3-4927-aba6-4e5b15298a89","title":"Waste Collection Service Manager","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Waste Collection Service Manager</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Waste Management team</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Salary: Band 13 - £57,578 - £64,473 p.a.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>37 hours per week </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Permanent</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Waste Management service is part of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate and is based at the Waste Collection Depot, 24-26 Alchorne Place, Portsmouth, PO3 5QL.</span></p> <p><span>The waste collection team work to 'enable recycling and remove waste on collection day'.  We manage a range of municipal refuse and recycling services from our Alchorne Place depot.  We service all households every week completing millions of collections every year. The work is carried out in all weathers.</span></p> <p><span>As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. </span></p> <p><span><strong>What is the role? </strong></span></p> <p><span>This role manages the overall waste collection service and reports directly to the Head of Waste Management.  From the Depot their team of 90 staff delivers Portsmouth City Council's waste collection service including collection of refuse and/or recycling materials from waste containers - kerbside, communal and bring banks sites and delivery of containers. The service operates Monday to Friday with an earliest start time of 6am.</span></p> <p><span>You will hold a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence and  be responsible for the waste collection vehicle fleet (33 vehicles up to 26T) and driver compliance, ensuring that;</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>drivers have a valid licence</span></li> <li><span>vehicles are taxed and insured</span></li> <li><span>vehicles have a valid MOT and are properly maintained</span></li> <li><span>vehicles are loaded safely and not overloaded</span></li> <li><span>drivers do not speed or break the drivers’ hours rules</span></li> </ul> <p><span>You will be required to be a named person on the Operating licence for the service and ensure that requirements are met at all times. You will be responsible for contract management of the City Council's waste collection vehicle repair and maintenance contract.</span></p> <p><span>You will manage the overall operation and work with waste collection teams to ensure the service is delivered. You will have responsibility for ensuring compliance with all health and safety policies. You will also be responsible for ensuring risk assessments and training records are up to date and that staff are implementing correct processes and procedures. </span></p> <p>Please click <strong>HERE</strong> for the full job profile, which gives you more details about what the role involves!</p> <p><span><strong>Who is the person?</strong></span></p> <p><span>You need to:</span></p> <ol>\n<li><span>Have substantial experience of managing in a large logistical environment preferably with experience of working in waste management operations including an excellent understanding of relevant waste legislation</span></li> <li><span>Hold the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (you will be a named on the City Councils operator's licence)</span></li> <li><span>Experience of vehicle management -  including driver CPCs, digital tachos, and the road transport directive, 'O' licence requirements</span></li> <li><span>Have experience of managing Health and Safety legislation in relation to the workplace and around the vehicle. Experience of reviewing and writing risk assessments and implementing these with staff. Knowledge and understanding of adhering to the safe systems of work</span></li> <li><span>Have experience of monitoring relevant performance measures to encourage a continuous improvement approach.</span></li> <li><span>Understand the Council's decision making processes</span></li> <li><span>Have experience of presenting information in reports or to a range of audiences from the public to members. </span></li> <li><span>Have experience of managing staff including recruitment, development of staff, and management of performance and behaviours </span></li> <li><span>Experience of using Microsoft office applications, and databases.  This should include using data to improve services</span></li> <li><span>Have a good understanding of the types of issues that crop up and be able to act promptly to resolve and/or escalate when necessary</span></li> <li><span>Experience of problem solving eg repeated misses, access issues etc - You should be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering continuous improvement</span></li> <li><span>Be a good communicator, and be able to listen and give clear explanations to staff and residents </span></li> <li><span>Have good local geographical knowledge</span></li> <li><span>Be able to self manage and have good planning skills</span></li> <li><span>Have an understanding of different waste types and what constitutes contamination, or non domestic waste and carrying out collections in line with the Council's collection policy</span></li> <li><span>Have an understanding and experience in managing customer information, including personal and sensitive data in accordance with GDPR</span></li> </ol> <p><span><strong>If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail David Emmett (Head of Waste Management) - </strong></span><span><strong>David.emmett@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong></span><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><strong>When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please see the full job profile </strong><strong>HERE</strong><strong>!</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 20th October 2024</strong></p> <p>We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society. </p> <p>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</p> <ul>\n<li>A generous pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays</li> <li>A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco</li> <li>Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support</li> <li>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships</li> <li>Potential to purchase additional annual leave</li> <li>Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans</li> </ul> <p>To see all the benefits of working with us please click here!</p> <p><strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</strong></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=f596161cc3fc10619c030226541b1a12&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-26T15:40:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/491ea63a-ade3-4fec-bb40-bb4b71b8f2ae.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6a03715a-ac46-4a0e-ba26-70ead839c372","title":"Mayor's Assistant","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><b>Mayor's Assistant</b><br> <b>£46,041 - £49,083 per annum</b><br> <b>Fixed Term - until May 2026</b></p>\n\n <p>Would you thrive in a political environment, as a trusted adviser and assistant to Newham’s Directly Elected Mayor? </p>\n\n <p>This is a fast-paced, exciting and varied role which will provide challenge, opportunity and satisfaction in equal measure.  Working closely with the Mayor to provide her with comprehensive political support in her capacity as Directly Elected Mayor, you will be part of a wider Mayor’s Office team working with colleagues and Councillors across the council to deliver the <i>Building a Fairer Newham</i> ambitions.  </p>\n\n <p>Newham is one of the fastest growing, young and diverse boroughs in the country.  We have over 351,000 residents, over seven in ten of whom are from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities.  We are the third fastest growing borough in London.  </p>\n\n <p>As Newham’s Directly Elected Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, is driving a pioneering people-powered council agenda to deliver growth that puts people and communities at the forefront of all we do and celebrates our diversity.  Her ambitious growth plans are anchored in Community Wealth Building to tackle poverty and build an inclusive economy, as well as taking real action in the face of the Climate Emergency. </p>\n\n <p>With a good understanding of councils and working in a political environment, you will be able to shape and deliver appropriate advice and support meetings, visits and events. Your focus will be both on forward planning and quick responses to emerging issues.  Securing the Mayor’s trust and building strong relationships across the council and beyond, a problem-solving approach, excellent communication skills – including drafting of speeches/speaking notes and managing social media, and juggling competing pressures to meet deadlines will all be essential.   </p>\n\n <p>You will work flexibly, with at least 3 days a week in the office or in person meetings and some out of normal hours working (evenings and weekends).  </p>\n\n <p>This post is established under Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Elected Mayor and Mayor’s Assistant) (England) Regulations 2002 and is politically restricted under section 2(1) of the Local Government & Housing Act 1989. </p> <p><b>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</b></p>\n\n <p><span>https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/7999/mayor-s-assistant-jd</span></p> <p><b>Closing Date:</b> Sunday 20^th October 2024 </p>\n\n <p><b>Officer Interviews:</b> Friday 1^st November 2024 </p>\n\n <p><b>Mayor Interview:</b> Friday 8^th November 2024 </p>\n\n <p><b>Start Date:</b> As soon as possible </p>\n\n <p>To apply please submit your CV and a covering note explaining why you are suitable for the role.  </p>\n\n <p>For further information about the role, contact: Sarah Sturrock, Interim Strategic Adviser to the Mayor, sarah.sturrock@newham.gov.uk  </p>\n\n <p> </p><p><b>Additional Information</b></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><b>Please attach your CV and supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</b></p> <p><b>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</b></p> <p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=f33ccbd773b00b720e6e54295dbe27cc&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £49,999","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T15:40:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2798b56a-0952-47bb-b7cd-90cc5201bc95.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a509e3e6-d4cc-4683-ba66-b5b73f1e6111","title":"Housing Liaison Officer","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><b>Housing Liaison Officer</b><br> <b>£38,364 - £40,833 per annum</b><br> <b>1 x 6 Months Fixed Term</b><br> <b>1 x 12 months Fixed Term</b></p> <p>To undertake all responsibilities listed below:</p> <p>To monitor and respond to enquiries from residents, in person, through correspondence and by telephone.</p> <p>To ensure personal objectives and targets are met.</p> <p>To interview residents by phone, in the office or via home visits as required.</p> <p>Provide expert advice and information to residents in respect of fire safety and housing compliance.</p> <p>To coordinate and facilitate resident meetings/forums, surgeries, and multi-agency site visits, taking minutes of meetings where necessary, ensuring they are accurate and comprehensive, and disseminated in a timely manner.</p> <p>To carry out regular inspections of the properties that you are responsible for, ensuring that fire safety issues/hazards are identified and dealt with in a timely manner, making and monitoring referrals to relevant service areas where necessary.</p> <p>To follow enforcement procedures in response to ASB issues.</p> <p>To actively promote to residents the range of payment methods available and signpost customers to the relevant financial or other support available. </p> <p>To assist vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies and address tenancy breaches, including liaison with support networks, reporting and signposting adults that have been identified as having support or other needs to the appropriate services.</p> <p>To investigate and to manage all breaches of lease and tenancy until resolution, in partnership with other Council services and external agencies.</p> <p>To ensure all sub-let properties are Licensed and fees are collected for the licence/subtenants for Leaseholders that are subletting their property.</p> <p>To attend Court or Tribunals to represent London Borough of Newham as necessary.</p> <p>To carry out evictions where possession or forfeiture has been obtained, including arranging for properties to be secured, removal of goods and storage and offering advice on homelessness to those evicted. </p> <p>To manage and respond to enquiries and complaints from residents and elected members concerning the provision of services.</p> <p>To ensure that all files and records are updated using the appropriate corporate systems and to use information technology as necessary, for monitoring, record keeping and statistical analysis purposes.</p> <p>To work closely and flexibly with all staff across resident services and other departments to provide an excellent level of customer service and deliver improvements for residents.</p> <p>To use initiative to contribute towards the collective output of the team, in order to meet all statutory or other deadlines.</p> <p>To liaise with and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external agencies and other service providers.</p> <p>To attend meetings and undertake interviews and home visits outside normal hours, as may be necessary.</p> <p>To provide support, as deemed appropriate by the Duty Housing Management Officer, when an emergency/out of hours situation arises.</p> <p>To carry out any other duties that maybe required within the purpose and grade of the job.</p> <p><span>https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/8002/housing-liaison-officer</span></p> <p>Closing date: 11th October 2024</p> <p><b>Additional Information</b></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><b>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</b></p> <p><b>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</b></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=27b172ce06218207b08c0d2e4df9c7eb&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-12T15:40:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ef42fbb2-01f4-4a2f-a017-e3c173a25d71.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"52889ed1-f266-47e3-bfdd-45af50cb43e3","title":"Social Worker Learning Disability 25+ Team","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>JOB TITLE: Social Worker </strong></p> <p><strong>SERVICE: Adults Learning Disabiltiy  (25+) team</strong></p> <p><strong>SALARY £41,364 up to £49,041 dependant on experience (includes market supplement) </strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 30/10/24</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>WE ARE NEWHAM</strong></p> <p>We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive. </p> <p>We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working. </p> <p>We understand that Social Work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally.  In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer.  When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work.</p> <p><strong>About the job </strong></p> <p>We are recruiting to the Learning Disabilities Team (25+). </p> <p>Newham’s Adult Social Care Directorate is offering Qualified Social Worker’s the opportunity to make real and lasting change for the Borough’s residents, whilst developing their own skills in assessment, support planning and strengths based practice. We are working to build our own accommodation for resident with LD as well as looking to develop meaningful alternatives to day services.</p> <p>As a qualified Social Worker with two years post qualifying experience, you will hold a case load where you will implement short – long term interventions, utilising a strengths based approach to ensure that independence and well-being are promoted in the community. Social Workers will routinely undertake social care assessments, reviews and support planning, mental capacity assessments, Continuing Health Care decision support tools and safeguarding enquiries when necessary. You will also be involved in  engaging in more complex situations, including making applications to the Court of Protection.  </p> <p><strong>Why work with us </strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.</p> <ul>\n<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We focus on reaching excellence.</li> <li>North East London Teaching Partnership  links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.</li> <li>Social Care Academy to enhance learning and development</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff</li> <li>A competitive package for social workers of up to £49041 (includes market supplement).</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>AMHP service offering £3000 increment </li> <li>AMHP/BIA/PE training available </li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, </li> <li>Local Authority pension.</li> <li>Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme</li> <li>If you have any queries regarding this role please contact recruitmentadultsocialworker@newham.gov.uk</li> </ul> <p> </p><p>https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/8006/adults-social-worker-jd</p> <p>CLOSING DATE 30.10.24</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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It is also committed to promoting quality childcare across the city that works to improve outcomes for children. </span></p> <p><span>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Why come to live and work in Portsmouth?</strong></span></p> <p><span>Portsmouth is a great waterfront city and a vibrant place to live and work. It is an island city with an “inner city” feel, a seaside location packed with attractions and events, and the advantage of fantastic countryside on its doorstep. With fast road and rail links to London, Brighton and major airports, and ferry links to Europe, it is the perfect place to live and work. Portsmouth has a strong history of partnership working and has successfully integrated several local services. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Service:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Children and Families Service supports and protects Portsmouth's most vulnerable children and young people enabling them to lead safer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.  It also acts as the corporate parent for the city's looked after children. The Building and Supporting Your Future Teams and Child Safety and Asylum Team provide social work support to our children in long-term care placements and unaccompanied minors, and support to our care leavers. Staff in these teams are responsible for ensuring that our statutory responsibilities for looked after children and care leavers are properly met. </span></p> <p><span><strong>The Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The Business Support Officer provides administrative support to teams within the Children and Families service, dealing with email and telephone queries, communicating with professionals and service users, sorting in-coming and out-going post, dealing with all correspondence in confidence, recording information onto caseload systems, booking appointments, and other tasks as required. It is a very busy and a challenging role, for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to do a worthwhile job.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role.</i></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll need to succeed:</strong></span></p> <p><span>You have experience of working in an administrative role, ideally in Children’s and/or Young People’s Services. You can take accurate, detailed minutes of complex meetings, have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and have good numeracy and literacy skills. You are people-focused and able to demonstrate consistently high standards of customer care and willingness and determination to help service managers and practitioners provide an effective service and support to children and families.</span></p> <p><span><i>Please read the </i></span><span><i>job profile</i></span><span><i> for the full details of this role. </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What you'll get in return:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.</span></li> <li><span>A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.</span></li> <li><span>Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme </span></li> <li><span>Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme</span></li> <li><span>Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>Staff rewards: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>The full job profile is attached </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Tamasine Roux, Business Support Team Leader, </span><span>Tamasine.Roux@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>, 023 92 834 455.</span></p> <p><span><strong>A commitment to our values:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. </span><span>Learn more about our values and behaviours</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Application process:</strong></span></p> <p><span>How to complete your application: </span><span>https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</span></p> <p><span>We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please submit both a CV and a cover letter/personal statement.</strong> Remember to demonstrate in your cover letter/personal statement why you are suitable against each of the points described in </span><span>the <strong>'Who is the Person'</strong> section of the full </span><span>Job Profile</span><span>, using examples from your experience or transferable skills. </span><span>This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.</span></p> <p><span><strong>If you upload a CV without a cover letter/personal statement, it is unlikely that your application will be successful.</strong></span></p> <p><span><i>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go </i></span><span><i>into </i></span><span><i>spam/junk folders.</i></span></p> <p><span>We look forward to speaking with you soon.</span></p> <p><span>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact </span><span>recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</span><span>. </span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=4760c4b3fee7b1ba1a1811356e269c58&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£10,000 - £14,999","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-12T15:40:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b569de63-dcf5-4bc6-9477-4af8222f8b5f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f14afa58-188c-499b-9682-845efffe6d57","title":"Bereavement Services Trainee Crematorium Officer","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.</p>\n\n<p>Coventry Bereavement Service work tirelessly to deliver the highest possible standards of service to all bereaved families at their time of need.</p>\n\n<p>We are responsible for the provision of burial across 6 cemeteries located city wide, the management of Canley Crematorium and Gardens of Remembrance as well as various other sundry services including the provision of Public Health Funerals and post cremation memorialsation. 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As part of this strategy, our administrators provide an important service, helping to deliver and support business requirements across the Public Health team. </p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the senior management team with diary management; minuting and managing meetings; accurate updating and input of information, data and records, and general administrative tasks. In addition, you will also be responsible for the monitoring of team inboxes and will be instrumental in helping develop and maintain administrative systems, guidance documents and document records. This is an exceptionally varied role which is continuously changing and would suit someone that is adaptable and willing to learn new skills.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>The ideal candidate will be flexible, highly motivated and have the ability to work independently and can use their own initiative. They will be proficient and accurate in the use of Excel to update and input information, records and data. The role will suit someone who is not daunted by a fast paced and busy working environment and who has an eye for detail. The successful candidate will have a 'can-do' attitude and be an excellent and reliable team player with exceptional communication skills.</p>\n\n<p>For further information or an informal chat, please contact Bonita Wallace via email: Bonita.Wallace@westnorthants.gov.uk</p>\n\n<p>Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 14th Oct 2024.</p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,258 - £27,103","publishDate":"2024-09-26T15:13:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/55e5d0c8-db7c-45da-8df5-2175a2cd3b43.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dabbc306-9b68-4a86-b2ee-0b0f83b4c299","title":"Class Teacher and Curriculum Leader","employer":"University Schools Trust (UST)","department":"","location":"Sir William Burrough Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Sir William Burrough School is seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our primary team in our all through school. This post would be suitable for a more experienced class teacher who is ready to develop or consolidate curriculum leadership and are inspired to lead an area of learning.</strong> </p>\n<p>We seek an excellent, talented and motivated teacher who will take advantage of all the opportunities presented by working in a dynamic and innovative organisation which has the advantage of partnerships with secondary colleagues, world leading Universities and Corporate Trust partners. </p>\n<p>Working within this exciting organisation, you will be a teacher, curriculum and leader who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to inspiring education. The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student to succeed and have a creative approach to inspiring children.  </p>\n<p><em>You will embrace the professional development opportunities afforded by working in a forward thinking organisation. We welcome visits to the school, prior to application, so we can show you all we have on offer:</em> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pupils who are fully engaged in their learning</li>\n<li>Our supportive, creative and dynamic Senior Leadership Team, Governors and Trust Partners</li>\n<li>A well-resourced school</li>\n<li>Tailor-made CDP opportunities to enhance your professional development</li>\n<li>Supportive and enthusiastic parents </li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Sir William Burrough  School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.</em> </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding\">https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding</a> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>We do not accept CVs alone.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to be arranged for the 21st October 2024</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Main Scale - M1 £36,745 -M6 £47,666","publishDate":"2024-09-26T14:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-14T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f26930eb-2f79-418a-94d0-87a21ae03115.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bd6070fd-0e46-495d-98d0-29dc95c35d3f","title":"Advanced Social Worker (Duty Hub)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Cannock","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.</p>\n\n<p>If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.</p>\n\n<p>We also have a career progression framework in place to support you which also includes:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Practice Educator Programme</li>\n\t<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programme</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</p>\n\n<p>You'll work within a busy Duty team, completing Initial Visits and Child Social Work Assessments following new referrals from our Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Service (SCASS)</p>\n\n<p>This is initially a 12 month fixed term contract, part of the Family Help Model Pilot from 1st October 2024. </p>\n<b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>The work will be varied, but essentially you would be dealing with all new referrals from SCASS, covering S.47 investigations, S.17 Child in Need assessments and issuing Care Proceedings in some instances.</p>\n\n<p>Where an assessment concludes that a Child in Need Plan is required, the child will then transfer to our Family Hub (pilot commencing 1<sup>st</sup> October 2024). </p>\n\n<p>As one of the Advanced Social Workers on the team, you will be expected to hold children in more complex situations and lead on S47's with ASYE's   </p>\n<b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You’ll need to be a:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Qualified Social Worker, with with significant post qualifying experience</li>\n\t<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n\t<li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.</p>\n\n<p>If you'd like to discuss the role further, please contact Team Manager, <a href=\"mailto:lisa.sarginson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">lisa.sarginson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or on 01543 512333.</p>\n\n<p>Interviews will be held week commencing 21 October 2024</p>\n\n<p><em>We work on a hybrid basis between the office and home working if you wish, and are not on duty, and you will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to enable agile working.  </em></p>\n\n<p><em>Our office base is in the centre of Cannock with the town and several supermarkets within walking distance. Other superstores and shopping complexes are also a short drive away including the new McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and the New Life superstore, both taking around 5 minutes to get to by car. </em></p>\n\n<p><em>Also a few minutes drive from the M6 exit and good free parking on site. Our Duty Hub is based here alongside 3 Assessment and Staying Together Teams, a Children in Care Team and 3 Family Practitioner Teams, which from 1<sup>st</sup> October will be a pilot for the Family Help Model.</em></p>\n<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\n<p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p>\n\n<p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p>\n\n<p class=\"image-center\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p>\n\n<p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p>\n\n<p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p>\n\n<p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p>\n\n<p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p>\n\n<p><b>Our recruitment process:</b></p>\n\n<p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p>\n\n<p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>\n\n<p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,403 - £46,464 plus £963 Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2024-09-26T14:47:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a6fc123b-66d6-4f10-903c-85f0e7121306.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2207280a-b430-4f52-9c6c-7b3f3e2209a8","title":"Assistant Site Controller","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Kennel Lane School","location":"Kennel Lane School, Kennel Lane, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a pro-active individual to join our site team to help create and maintain a safe, welcoming and secure school site.  We are committed to providing training through a combination of mentorship and courses for the right candidate and therefore welcome applications from applicants with a variety of experience levels.  </p>\n<p>Refer to the job specification and job description for further information, using these as guidance for your application. Ensure that you complete a full employment and education history in the relevant fields. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted, nor CVs in lieu of an application form. </p>\n<p>Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 3-19.  We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured.</p>\n<p>Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners’ love of learning.  Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum.</p>\n<p>We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff.  We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools.</p>\n<p>The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services some of which include:</li>\n<ul>\n<li>In the moment support and counselling for work and home-life issues</li>\n<li>Financial and Legal</li>\n<li>Specialist information e.g. childcare </li>\n<li>24 hours a day access </li>\n</ul>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.</p>\n<p>Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.</p>\n<p>Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: <a href=\"http://www.kennellaneschool.com/\">http://www.kennellaneschool.com</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,737 - £23,893, plus £689 fringe allowance","publishDate":"2024-09-26T14:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3053b009-4838-4296-9532-6e5ffd83ba52.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e76d09e7-97d2-4462-bf84-408f45ae71f6","title":"Police Constable","employer":"Falkland Islands Government","department":"","location":"Stanley, Falkland Islands.","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>As a Police Constable for the Royal Falkland Islands Police you will be in the unique position of being able to make a positive difference in the community and be at the very heart of making life safer and happier for everyone<em>.</em> </strong></p>\n<h2>The Role</h2>\n<p>This role is varied and rewarding but also challenging, it will provide opportunities to develop both personally and professionally and help shape the future of the Royal Falkland Islands Police. </p>\n<p>Demonstrating effective communication and inter-personal skills and guided by procedures you will build a rapport with our community whilst showing empathy and offering advice where necessary. We are looking for someone to work as part of a dedicated team that provides a 24/7 police service to the Falkland Islands community, you will help reduce crime, provide a reassuring presence and contribute to the prevention of incidents through thorough investigation and detection.</p>\n<h2>The Person</h2>\n<p>Applicants should have established policing skills and experience within a UK police service but should not be more than 36 months out of policing and hold a full, clean driving licence. </p>\n<h2>The Package</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Fixed Term Contract, </strong>up to 4 years.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Competitive Salary – </strong>From £28,482 per annum up to £35,172 per annum depending on qualifications and experience with an additional 10% Flexible Duty Allowance.</li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable).</strong></li>\n<li><strong>30 days paid annual leave.</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Relocation Allowance</strong>, to help with moving costs.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flights Package </strong>for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Government Housing</strong> for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.</li>\n<li><strong>A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page. </p>\n<p>For further information regarding the position please contact Chief Police Officer, by emailing ADann@police.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 28100.</p>\n<p>To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page <a href=\"http://www.jobs.gov.fk/\">www.jobs.gov.fk</a>, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form. </p>\n<p><strong>Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process</strong></p>\n<p>Closing Date for Applications - 27 October 2024</p>\n<p>Shortlisting week commencing - 28 October 2024</p>\n<p>Interviews commencing - 04 November 2024</p>\n<p><strong>Falkland Islands Government (FIG)</strong></p>\n<p>The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.</p>\n<p>As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.</p>\n<p>For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: <a href=\"http://www.jobs.gov.fk/\">www.jobs.gov.fk</a></p>\n<p><strong>The Falkland Islands</strong></p>\n<p>Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!</p>\n<p>The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.</p>\n<p>For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary from £28,482 per annum up to £35,172 per annum depending on qualifications and experience with an additional 10% Flexible Duty Allowance, Flights, 25% Gratuity and Relocation Grant","publishDate":"2024-09-26T14:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-27T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d6cde7ca-5ad4-461a-8faa-3a433a688c67.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b069359c-e1f7-4f6e-9678-298e056f0765","title":"Educational Psychologist","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Lichfield/ Stafford/ Newcastle","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Do you have a passion to work creatively in applying psychology to achieve great outcomes for our children and families in Staffordshire?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Our Educational Psychology Service continues to grow and thrive. 2024/5 sees us playing a central role in operationalising Staffordshire’s new exciting Enhanced APDR pathway, as well as having been shortlisted for the Staffordshire Innovation Awards for our nationally renowned EP literacy approach and beginning new work supporting the teams in our Ofsted Outstanding children’s homes.</p>\n\n<p>We have opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Educational Psychologists to join our creative and friendly service.</p>\n\n<p>Our service leads on many local authority wide initiatives, including our school non-attendance community of practice, supporting care experienced children as part of joint work with the Virtual School and our in-demand ELSA project.</p>\n\n<p>We are a service that values pre-statutory, co-produced and collaborative psychology that ensures that our EP time is spent supporting schools improve their Graduated Approach rather than writing reports for EHCNA. 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You must be registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) following completion of your recognised qualification in September 2026/7. </p>\n\n<p>Pay scale – EP Soulbury A points 4 – 8, plus up to 3 SPA points where applicable.</p>\n\n<p>We are also seeking EPs to work on short-term or sessional contracts and we have a 6 month maternity cover available in our Stafford office.</p>\n\n<p>Locations for permanent roles include: Lichfield, Stafford and Newcastle offices</p>\n\n<p><i>Proposed interview date is Thursday 24th October and candidates will be invited to interview on Monday 21st October</i></p>\n\n<p><em>For an informal chat about the role please contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist on 07970 460188 or  <a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </em></p>\n<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\n<p>The core of who we are as an organisation. 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Ashford Borough Council seeks a Corporate Health & Safety Officer to provide guidance on changes in legislation and improve performance and culture.

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