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Do you want to lead the delivery of a number of the Council’s key, strategic capital projects?\nBrent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.\nThe council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.\nThe Post:\nWe have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Capital Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Council’s key, strategic Capital Projects.\nIn this role, you will manage the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects, including:\n<ul>\n<li>New schools</li>\n<li>New Council homes</li>\n<li>Mixed-use developments</li>\n<li>Leisure facilities</li>\n</ul>\nYou’ll manage multi-million-pound budgets, senior level governance arrangements, and complex inter-dependent project plans.\nYou’ll ensure that all projects meet critical timescales, are completed within approved budgets, and are delivered to a high standard.\nWorking closely with the Head of Capital Delivery, you will support the continuous efficiency and success of the department through:\n<ul>\n<li>Effective leadership</li>\n<li>Comprehensive project management</li>\n<li>Master-planning</li>\n<li>Financial management</li>\n</ul>\nJoin us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents.\nThe Person:\nThe ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and capital project management, backed by a relevant professional qualification as well as:\n<ul>\n<li>A proven track record of successfully delivering large capital projects on time, within budget, and to high quality</li>\n<li>A solid understanding of public sector finance.</li>\n<li>The ability to navigate competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment</li>\n<li>Strong relationship-building skills to engage with partners and stakeholders at all levels, providing valuable advice and guidance where required</li>\n<li>An ambition to drive change within the department, a genuine passion for achieving outstanding outcomes for the Council and its residents.</li>\n</ul>\nCentral to your success will be:\n<ul>\n<li>Strong knowledge of procurement processes.</li>\n<li>High-level understanding of project planning and financial management</li>\n<li>Demonstrable leadership and management skills</li>\n</ul>\nIf you have a strong track record of delivering successful projects and a passion for achieving great results, we would love to hear from you!\nOur Offer to You\nIn addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:\n<ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling 24/7</li>\n<li>Good public transport links</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>\n<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>\n<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>\n<li>Wide range of family friendly policies</li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership</li>\n<li>Childcare deposit loans</li>\n<li>Staff network groups</li>\n</ul>\nApplication Process:\nIf you want to join us in making a meaningful difference in our community, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button.\nYou must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification.\nWe will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.\nAdditional Information\nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.\nWe are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.\nThe information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found <a href=\"https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">here</a>.\nBrent has a positive approach to flexible working.\nAs a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk\">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a> ","shortDescription":"Lead the delivery of Brent Council's key, strategic capital projects as an experienced Capital Project Manager. Generous benefits included. Apply now.","salaryDescription":"PO8 £62,748 – 66,156 p.a. inc. 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Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment by taking pride in Slough.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nYou will be within a multi-disciplinary team using your strong social work experience working to manage a caseload within the context of relevant legislation and throughout the care co-ordination process provide advice, therapeutic interventions and advocacy according to professional expertise for clients and carers, as appropriate.\nOur Council:\nOur vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.\nWhat we offer:\nWe offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.\nAlongside a competitive salary, we provide:\n<ul>\n<li>26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.</li>\n<li>The Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n</ul>\nWe offer a wider range of great benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance</li>\n<li>Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks</li>\n<li>Wellbeing initiatives</li>\n<li>Tax - free childcare and childcare services</li>\n<li>Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.</li>\n</ul>\nInterested?\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.\nSlough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email <a href=\"mailto:Recruitment@slough.gov.uk\">Recruitment@slough.gov.uk</a> quoting the job reference – our <a href=\"https://www.slough.gov.uk/accessibility\">Accessibility Statement</a> has more information.\nHow to apply:\nPlease click on the apply button below to submit your application. 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The Responsible Finance Officer role will suit anyone who strives for new challenges and who can help us develop and execute our plans to deliver projects of great benefit to our residents.\n· The Responsible Finance Officer role is a vital position within an established team.\n· The role is key to supporting the positive progress the Town Council has been making in recent years.\nHailsham Town Council is proud to serve the people of Hailsham, delivering and enabling a range of services to residents and visitors – from parks, allotments and cemeteries to events, community centres, Post Office and Youth Service.\nThe Responsible Finance Officer will join our fantastic Town Council team, as we work to create an exciting future and embrace opportunities to enhance our great town. Hailsham is going places – and so can you!\nIf you have the attitude, skills and experience that we need, we want to hear from you. Get in touch for an informal conversation or read more about the role <a href=\"https://www.hailsham-tc.gov.uk/town-council/staff-member-vacancies/\">here</a>.\nIf you believe in the integrity and value of delivering local government services and projects, and you are looking for a rewarding job role, now is a great time to join our friendly team and be part of our continued success. Duties will include:\n· Providing day to day financial management of the Town Council under the direction of the Town Clerk.\n· Managing the Town Council’s financial affairs within the legal framework for Local Authorities and to comply with current legislation, statements of recommended practice and accounting codes of practice to ensure that the Town Council complies with the Financial Regulations approved by the council.\nResponsible Finance Officer requirements:\n· A professional manner and the ability to work to a high standard\n· Able to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.\n· Experience at a senior level in an organisation with responsibility for key financial functions.\n· Budget setting and financial management skills.\n· Excellent oral, written and email communication skills, including an ability to relate to, and communicate with councillors, staff, public and external agencies.\nWould you like to know more about the Responsible Finance Officer role? 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A good knowledge of leasehold management and the Right to Buy would be an advantage. You will be required to deal with day-to-day queries from residents and applicants and be flexible working across the different functions within the team.\nThe preferred working pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm but can be flexible.\nThe closing date for the receipt of applications is noon on 11/11/2024.\nInterviews to be held w/c 18/11/2024.","shortDescription":"Home ownership officer vacancy at Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils. Responsible for processing Right to Buy applications and managing services.","salaryDescription":"£24,286 - £30,816","publishDate":"2024-10-29T11:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ac618682-d611-4e7f-97b2-09d507f719be.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"eec8ff70-e85b-484b-bbc5-36478970c001","title":"Port Health Officer/Senior Port Health Officer ","employer":"Ashford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Ashford","locationType":3,"description":"About Us: \nA Border Control facility has been set up in Ashford on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20. This site will provide the customs and transit checks required for hauliers following Brexit.\nThe Role: \nReporting to the Principal Port Health Officer you will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. Conducting Official Controls you will be carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain. \nIn addition you will direct the work and activities of the Technical Officer, and Technical Assistant.\nWho are we looking for? We are looking for someone who:\n•    can manage and prioritise a busy work load and who is capable of working independently or as a team.  •    can make justifiable decisions based on facts.  •    has excellent communication skills.  •    is adaptable, self-reliant, dependable, confident, creative problem solver. \nAs an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. \nFor an informal discussion about this role please contact Ben Clemons on 01233 648365 or Gill McIver on 01233 648341.\nClick to view a <a href=\"https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/sumhy4db/6840a-technical-assistant-nov-2023.docx\" target=\"_blank\">job description</a>\nWe can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. 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The role This an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Operations Team and be responsible for the enforcement of parking and moving traffic restrictions in the borough. As a Traffic Management Officer you’ll responsible for the processing, drafting and the delivery of the Councils traffic orders ensuring that the Council complies with the requirements of current legislation. You will also be responsible for the management and maintenance of associated moving and stationary traffic orders, road markings and signage, and GIS data. About you Good working knowledge of ICT systems and a sound understanding of GIS and the role of geographic / spatial data in delivering public services. You will be comfortable managing several workstreams concurrently relating to parking and traffic schemes and experience in using ParkMap or a similar system. Demonstrate an expert working knowledge of the statutory procedures governing the introduction of permanent and experimental Traffic Management Orders and other parking and traffic interventions set out in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Highways Act 1980. The right individual will also have excellent communication skills that will enable you to work with a range of stakeholders across the organisation and within the local community to achieve common goals. This is a great opportunity, please apply! At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional information To view the Job Profile, please click HERE What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities;</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. 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Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You’ll Be Doing This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our Children’s Centre & Family Hubs team. To assist Business Managers in providing a high-quality administrative service to a busy and demanding Early Years multi-agency team. May include administrative support to weekend services after 5pm. You will be based in Children’s Centre & Family Hubs acting as first point of contact delivering excellent customer service to both our internal and external customers. Your key duties will include providing a welcoming professional reception service, accurately entering, monitoring and updating data on various in-house systems including MOSAiC, EIS and, SystmOne, supporting the administration of activities and programmes in the engagement of families, administering office procurement systems using Oracle finance and Excel including; placing, receiving and receipting orders; checking payments have been made; and the processing of nursery fees and contracts using ASH. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your clerical skills by supporting in other administrative duties, such as minute taking and assisting in and contributing to meetings and events. We are recruiting for 5 Administrative Officers who will be based at Camden’s designated Children’s Centre & Family Hubs, with travel to other council/voluntary/statutory agency offices or venues. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10730240/file/document?inline All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'. To be considered for this role its essential the successful candidate is fully proficient in MS Office packages, including Outlook, Word and Excel and has previous experience working with sensitive, confidential data in a professional manner. The role of Administrative Officer will provide you with the opportunity to use your organisational and planning skills to deliver first class administrative support to the team. You will have excellent front of house experience working in a busy reception area providing outstanding customer service whilst efficiently multi-tasking administrative duties. You will work well as part of a team sharing workloads and demonstrate excellent communication skills as you will be liaising with different stakeholders, including internal and external suppliers ensuring a good working relationship. Your effective verbal and written communication skills will demonstrate an ability to resolve challenging situations and complex queries, working with a range of individuals including children and vulnerable adults. . You will have excellent timekeeping skills and be able to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines. Flexibility will be required as you will be expected to work from multiple settings and may on occasion be required to attend out-of-hours events. A positive, proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative are crucial for being productive in this fast-paced environment. If you are proactive, reliable and dedicated to delivering your very best for the people of Camden we’d love to hear from you. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities;</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. 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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: This is a new and exciting role within the Rents service but with responsibilities for monitoring and coordinating a wide range of technical administrative and customer services functions across all our Heat Metering and Billing services. London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) is on an ambitious programme of providing new build homes on communal and district energy schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make an impact on the service we deliver to our residents. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Heat%20Metering%20%26%20Billing%20Officer.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Heat Metering and Billing officer to review customer tariff setting with the Heat Metering & Billing Manager and calculating tariffs, using actual efficiency data in order to ensure heating tariffs are set at a suitable and affordable rate. The successful applicant will assist in monitoring/reviewing data on energy consumed by homes with metering devices, liaising and reporting anomalies to relevant teams for appropriate and timely action. The role will also involve providing support for colleagues, metering & billing providers and customers regarding all heat network enquiries. Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>The ideal candidate will play a vital role in effectively monitoring and reviewing the cost efficiency of the systems to ensure London Borough of Waltham Forest and its residents are getting value for money. This position requires a strong background in data analysis, advanced Excel skills, excellent customer care and report writing.</li> <li>English and Math Qualification (GCSE grade 4 or equivalent grade C or above), Relevant professional Heat metering and billing qualification would be desirable. </li> <li>2 years experience in a similar role</li> <li>You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to our residents and stakeholders we support and be flexible in your approach to work.</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> </ul> The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Taiwo Pereira HeatMetering & Billing Manager at<a href=\"mailto:Taiwo.Pereira@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Taiwo.Pereira@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 38,364.00 - 40,833.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aa3c8002-3a96-4d8d-b99a-d015c1f30a43.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dccf3eaa-56e9-4428-98d5-572ed5be21d1","title":"Social Worker (Assessment)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Job Title: Social Worker (Assessment) Salary: £49,083 Grade: PO1 - PO4 Retention Bonus: Up to £3000 (terms & conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Number of Posts: 5 Working hours per week: Full Time Application Deadline: 4th November 2024 Proposed Interview Dates: 2 weeks after deadline Reference:1241 Waltham Forest is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we're a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity. Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us? <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits\">HERE</a> The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the Social Worker (Assessment) role: We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams. We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Conduct assessments of children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children, young people and carers are supported.</li> <li>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to children and young people to assist in completing financial assessments.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year's post-qualifying experience.</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure.</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met.</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members.</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions.</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level.</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families.</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul>How to Apply: This role requires CV submission only. Please submit your up-to-date CV by the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf\">Retention Bonus</a></li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; Enhanced</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul>Equal Opportunity Employer: To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rongful Begum, our Head of Service - Assessment (Children Services at <a href=\"mailto:rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk\">rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,083","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4375c67c-9681-4333-aabc-5e250770dbfe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"03141f62-746b-45ed-8faa-48392de68661","title":"Early Years Nursery Assistant - Ashcombe Nursery","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"About Us Ashcombe Children's Centre Nursery is one of three North Somerset Council nurseries, based in Weston Super Mare. Ashcombe has an Outstanding Ofsted judgement and our dedicated team continually strive to seek innovative ways to further improve and develop practice. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our aspirational team. You will be part of a dynamic work family who support each other and value staff wellbeing and diversity. We are forward thinking and embrace new continuous professional development opportunities including Five to Thrive, Attention-Strategy, Emotion Coaching, Theraplay and evidence informed practice. North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role You will actively contribute and support high quality care and education to children aged 2-5 years attending the nursery, ensuring developmental needs are met. Working positively in partnership with parents/carers whilst creating a safe and nurturing environment as part of the nursery team. We are proud of our strong Children's Centre links and the shared core values which are embedded throughout our nursery. We work closely with our families and have effective partnerships with a range of agencies including Family Support Workers, Social Workers and Health Visitors, towards improving the outcomes for our children. This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, on a term-time only basis. Key Responsibilities: They will be reliable and patient, whilst working under the direction of their room lead, has the confidence to use their initiative and work on their own. They will use their knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development to support children's learning and development, whilst keeping them safe. About You We are looking for an inspirational, professional Early Years practitioner who will understand and value the importance of providing outstanding learning and care in a fun, safe environment, giving all children a positive and successful start in life. You will need to be a strong team player who can also demonstrate initiative, nurture, and joy. You will be reliable, friendly, passionate, reflective, and committed to delivering an outstanding child centred approach to Early Years in keeping with our Ashcombe ethos. It is essential that you actively promote and support the safeguarding of children, ensuring policies and procedures are always observed. We are looking for a practitioner who promotes our Nursery's positive values, attitudes (including British Values) and child behaviour, support children through co-regulation and encourage children to be problem solvers. Has the ability to build warm and positive relationships with children and their families and a willingness to work as part of a team. Essential Criteria:<ul> <li>A competent level of understanding in English.</li> <li>Prepared to work or be working to achieve NVQ level 2 or 3 in Early Years and Care and Education.</li> <li>Some experience of direct working with children in a Care, Early Years Education and/or Play setting.</li> <li>Understanding of Child development and the needs of young children in a childcare setting.</li> <li>Awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage.</li> <li>An understanding of children with SEND.</li> <li>Awareness of Safeguarding/Child Protection policies and procedures.</li> <li>Awareness of OFSTED requirements.</li> <li>Occasional working in the evenings and weekends</li> </ul> Desirable Criteria:<ul> <li>Paediatric First Aid.</li> <li>Food & Hygiene Certificate</li> <li>Experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities</li> <li>Ability to provide a flexible and calm response to children and families.</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact Lucy Thie, Ashcombe Nursery Manager, at lucy.thie@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 426807. Important Information Interview Date: To be confirmed. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3:- £12.85 per hour","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fb1a9c7a-ad73-4046-a85c-2630577f3cd3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55a9c224-22e8-4a17-a4fb-82732a10e58a","title":"Senior Enforcement Support Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO2 £39,951 - £42,840 Contract Type: Permanent - Part time Working hours per week: 21.6 hours per week Application Deadline: 08/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1484 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Waltham Forest is designated as a Selective Licensing and Additional Licensing area and was one of the first Councils to adopt and use powers to impose financial penalties as an alternative to prosecution proceedings. The appointed Officer will support the management of accurate enforcement records, including records of payments, monitoring charges levied and refer to legal for debt management. To complete tasks and activities in relation to the strong enforcement ethic of the Private Sector Housing & Licensing Team within the Neighbourhoods and Environment Directorate. Displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills, and flexibility in working patterns and practices. Successful candidates will play a central role in the delivery of licensing objectives and will also have management responsibility for a team of Assistants. We are looking for motivated and dedicated officer's that have a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services. <a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/SeniorEnforcementSupportManager.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: Provide a professional, proactive, customer focused support service to the organisation within the relevant service area. Support the management of the enforcement records and data base, keeping accurate records including records of payments, monitoring charges levied and refer to legal for debt management. Ensure that financial penalty paperwork is prepared accurately in a timely manner and is securely sent to all interested parties. Assess and determine licence applications, liaise with relevant council departments, process personal documentation and issue licences in accordance with the Housing Act 2004. Resolve in a helpful and constructive manner queries regarding prosecutions, financial penalties, licensing issues and queries, from licence holders, stakeholders, outside bodies or members of the public and elected members. Play an active and proactive role in developing the service, including developing innovative improvements to the service operations and identifying commercial opportunities as an integral part of day-to-day contact with members of the public, licence holders and other service areas. Support team managers with service development, and other management responsibilities and to manage a team of licensing assistants and ensuring that targets are met. Qualifications and Requirements: Experience of having worked in a fast faced, customer focused environment. Excellent knowledge and application of IT systems and software packages. Relevant legislative and or procedural knowledge for specialist area. Ability to work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused support service. Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy. Ability to work flexibly, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines whilst understanding the needs, timescales and deadlines of others Ability to deal diplomatically and confidentially with a wider range of stakeholders internally and externally English and Math Qualification Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Carole Haynes at <a href=\"mailto:carole.haynes@walthamforest.gov.uk\">carole.haynes@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 0208 496 5422. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO2 £39,951 - £42,840","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/92f8f1c5-a7b5-48ba-b997-845a3a9a355f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cfa417d1-497b-4a43-b08f-355dcf6fffe5","title":"SEND Placement Commissioning Officer","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"About Us North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEND Placement Commissioning Officer to join our SEND Placement Commissioning Team. The SEND Placement Commissioning Team are responsible for: <ul> <li>Managing commissioning and contractual arrangements for providing SEND placements in Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) and Independent Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS)</li> <li>Ensuring that the educational providers we use are giving children with SEND the best experience possible and ensuring they are safe, happy, and able to learn and achieve</li> <li>Understanding and forecasting SEND need in order to inform school place planning</li> <li>Developing plans to make the most efficient use of our resources to meet SEND needs effectively in education</li> </ul> The team will be comprised of two members of staff: the SEND Placement Commissioning Manager, and the SEND Placement Commissioning Officer (this role). This role will assist the SEND Placement Commissioning Manager with determining the right numbers of SEND school places, planning how these needs will be met, and providing support throughout the cycle of commissioning and monitoring placements from independent schools and alternative provision settings. The role is to assist the directorate in securing the highest quality provision within robust contractual arrangements and terms which represent excellent value for public money. This includes the provision of services provided by private and third sector providers as well as school placements for children whose needs cannot be met within the mainstream or local provision. You will make use of rigorous contract monitoring regimes to assist with the management of the performance of contracts, and in particular outcomes for children and young people; promoting good commercial relationships where consistency in quality and value for money are established. You will work alongside colleagues in their and the SEND Teams and will also need to work in partnership with key agencies and stakeholders to assist with the co-produce and jointly commissioning of some services. Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>To work with Commissioning and Procurement colleagues to help ensure contracts with providers are secure and robust</li> <li>To support with organising, preparing for, and writing reports about quality assurance visits to alternative provision settings and independent school providers, as well as supporting desktop monitoring</li> <li>To support with supplier engagement, tender evaluation, and moderation panels, as part of regular commissioning and procurement cycles for SEND placements</li> <li>To assist with the development and implementation of robust processes within the council to support individual placement agreements and negotiation prior to the placement start date</li> <li>To assist with fee negotiations and the commissioning of contracts to provide value for money</li> <li>To liaise with schools, colleges and early years settings to support appropriate placements in mainstream and SEND settings and contribute towards strategic place planning</li> <li>To gather, update and analyse data sets that support strategic place planning work</li> <li>To support with reporting at regular intervals for internal Boards and Working Groups that monitor, track and evaluate progress in SEND placements</li> <li>To effectively contribute to the development of local strategies</li> </ul> This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. About You We are looking for an individual who is passionate about ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the highest quality education possible, and who possesses the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria:<ul> <li>Experience of working in a contracts and commissioning function within a local government setting, or an ability to adapt approaches used in other sectors to a local government from initial scoping to evaluation of contract performance</li> <li>Some experience of working proactively with the market within a commercially sensitive environment to understanding its capacity, appetite and capability in order to attract the highest quality suppliers</li> <li>Experience of providing verbal and written reports for both lay and expert audiences to communicate progress and increase participation and ownership of commissioning activity</li> <li>Ability to critically analyse data, information and in-person observations to accurately report on commissioning performance</li> <li>Child-centred and outcomes driven approach to all commissioning activity</li> <li>Good skills in partnering and the ability to influence positive change through effective partnership</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a local government context (legal, financial, political)</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>The ability to assimilate quickly across multiple data-sets and sources of intelligence and information</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a strong and committed team</li> <li>Ability to identify and manage risk, including financial risk</li> <li>Strong organisation and administrative skills</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programmes</li> <li>A good member of the team showing cooperation and flexibility</li> <li>A good problem solver developing solutions, with confidence in making decisions within guidelines and legislative framework</li> <li>A good understanding of the contribution the role makes to the team, service area, the directorate and the organisation as a whole and recognises how the actions of others impact on own role</li> </ul> Desirable Criteria:<ul> <li>Experience of engaging in a contracts and commissioning function within a school or SEND environment</li> <li>Knowledge of SEND needs in schools and the options available for pupils locally and out of the area</li> <li>Understanding of legislation and best practice around safeguarding in education</li> <li>Understanding of public sector procurement practices</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information For further information about the role, please contact Finley Kidd, SEND Placement Commissioning Manager, at Finley.Kidd@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 426839. Important Information Interview Date: To be confirmed. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 5:- £26,421 - £28,770 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4be05777-a04f-42d9-82a1-7d979ef3b53f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0135b37-87a6-405c-9e42-247acd619462","title":"Maingrade Education Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £46,525 - £61,848 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: TBC Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1230 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: 2 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed. 1 Maingrade Educational Psychologist - (Maternity cover) Full-time (36hrs) Fixed Term contract, Part time applications are equally welcomed. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who: <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata). Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes). The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school. We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-02T06:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cb1269a2-4863-4341-b3bd-b2162995e177.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"96962602-f37a-43b9-9cfe-18c749a8bfd9","title":"Best Interest Assessor","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"Join Our Award-Winning Team at North Somerset Council! We are proud to share that North Somerset Council has been ranked No. 1 for Employer Standards for Social Workers for the third consecutive year in the 2023 Local Government Association (LGA) Health Check! Come be a part of our exceptional team and make a difference in the community. About the Role We are looking for a qualified Best Interest Assessor (BIA) or someone actively working towards the qualification to join our dedicated Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA & DoLS) Team. This is a part-time (18.5 hours/week), permanent position where you will work within the MCA & DoLS frameworks to ensure the rights and voices of vulnerable individuals are protected. You'll need a current registration as a Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are key for success in this role. What We Offer <ul> <li>\nCollaborative and Supportive Environment: Be part of a friendly, hardworking, and passionate team that thrives on teamwork and mutual support.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\nCareer Growth: We're committed to your professional development with regular supervision, annual appraisals, and ongoing training opportunities.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\nFlexibility: We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\nExciting Time to Join: As we expand our team, you'll have the chance to contribute to building new ways of working and best practices within MCA & DoLS.</li> </ul> Why Work for North Somerset Council? <ul> <li>\nCompetitive Benefits Package: We offer flexible working, flexitime, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, and a generous annual leave allowance (with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days).</li> </ul><ul> <li>\nA Supportive Culture: We value diversity and inclusion, and as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We aim to create a workplace where everyone can bring their full, authentic selves to work.</li> </ul><ul> <li>\nMaking a Real Impact: By joining us, you'll be directly contributing to safeguarding the rights and dignity of some of the most vulnerable people in our community.</li> </ul> About the Team Our team handles all DoLS referrals, managing the most complex cases and providing advice, guidance, and training to wider Adult Social Services teams. We are passionate about ensuring lawful processes and upholding Human Rights, while striving to achieve the best outcomes for the individuals we support. Key Requirements: <ul> <li>Best Interest Assessor qualification (or currently working towards it)</li> </ul><ul> <li>Active registration as a Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Psychologist\n</li> </ul><ul> <li>Valid UK driving licence and access to transport</li> </ul> How to Apply Ready to join a forward-thinking council and make a meaningful difference? Click Apply Now to submit your application. Please ensure you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description. For an informal discussion, feel free to contact:<ul> <li>Circe Lewis (Team Manager) on 07824 604909</li> <li>Kirsten Collins (Senior) on 07825 453740</li> <li>Claudine Edwards (Senior) on 07385 978803</li> </ul> We look forward to hearing from you! As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 8:- £37,938 - £40,476 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/26d6f2c3-704c-45d5-ae4c-a1d00bea316f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"379b23df-25b3-4749-b68e-7884c0788497","title":"Maingrade Educational Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £46,525 - £61,848 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: 18th October 2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): 30th October 2024 (TBC) Reference:1453 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: 3 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed. We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Educational Psychologists to become members of our friendly and supportive team. Our service encourages collaborative and flexible working, whilst being committed to developing EPs professional skills. Waltham Forest EPS encourages the use of positive and evidence-based psychology to support children and families in a diverse borough while prioritising professional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who: <ul> <li>Value ongoing team and peer supervision.</li> <li>Have varied opportunities (project work, ELSA, Cygnet, Alternative Provisions, 16+ settings, YOT, LAC, Early Years, training, school commissioned work and statutory work).</li> <li>Value EP interests and professional autonomy.</li> <li>Provide quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD).</li> <li>Is part of a successful traded business unit within the Local Authority.</li> </ul>The London Borough of Waltham Forest offers permanent staff a recruitment and retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. New recruits (permanent posts) joining us will receive £1000 on commencement and £1000 on successful completion of the first 12 months (pro rata). Waltham Forest is in the top 20 most diverse areas in the country. Waltham Forest is an ambitious and supportive borough where educational standards across the majority of indicators are above national average and most schools are judged good or better by Ofsted. Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes). The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school. We are looking for Educational Psychologists to join our team who:<ul> <li>Are excellent practitioners with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and time management skills.</li> <li>Are reliable, flexible and able to show initiative.</li> <li>Are committed to a consultation model of service delivery and understand the issues of working within a traded environment.</li> <li>Have a sound knowledge of evidenced based interventions.</li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Have professional Educational Psychology qualifications recognised by the BPS</li> <li>Have HCPC registration. </li> <li>This post is subject to a DBS check.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references checks</li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-02T06:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/36f77767-8dcb-422e-9127-ae0dc04d6946.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cdcf86a7-aac7-460b-975c-e8f3f6184c4c","title":"Senior Project Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £51,093 to £54,129 Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 08/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Format: Virtual. 10 minute pre-prepared presentation, followed by panel interview. Reference:1442 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Waltham Forest is setting an ambitious vision for a changed borough by 2030 with the development of our new Corporate Plan; Mission Waltham Forest. The scale of inequality faced by our residents is all too often the barrier that holds people back from realising their ambitions. Local government is also facing unprecedented financial challenges. Mission Waltham Forest sets out how we will respond to these complex societal challenges whilst keeping a firm financial footing. To deliver on this ambitious agenda, we are mobilising a multi-year Transformation Programme. We must confront the pressing challenge of increasing demand and diminishing resources - to do this we will need to fundamentally change the way we work and set out a radical transition to delivering an outstanding experience for every resident that needs our help. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead on the delivery of our transformative initiatives. In this role, you will: <ul> <li>\nDrive Change: Spearhead the delivery of key transformation projects, ensuring high standards in project management, planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.</li> <li>\nInnovate: Apply your problem-solving skills and design thinking to tackle strategic priorities within a fast-paced and innovative environment.</li> <li>\nCollaborate: Build and sustain strong relationships with Council services, senior officers, elected members, and external partners to address the borough's most pressing challenges.</li> </ul> <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/JD_Senior_Project_Manager_Sept%2024%20%281%29.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Lead and manage high-impact transformation projects, supporting the definition, design and delivery of complex programmes and using innovation and creativity to meet the needs of residents</li> <li>Apply creative problem-solving and design thinking approaches to overcome obstacles and drive successful outcomes.</li> <li>Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation and risk management strategies.</li> <li>Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for strategic goals.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>Proven experience in project management within complex and dynamic environments.</li> <li>Strong track record in managing stakeholder relationships and delivering strategic projects.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving, design thinking, and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and deal with ambiguity.</li> <li>Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.</li> <li>Preferred: Recognised programme or project management accreditation - e.g. Agile, APM, Prince2, MSP etc.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest</li> </ul> How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Pete Agnelli at <a href=\"mailto:Peter.Agnelli@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Peter.Agnelli@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 51,093.00 - 54,129.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1545efb1-e61e-429f-864b-d7847056a023.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6788b310-7d3e-44e0-a83e-28ca77d8b58b","title":"Advanced Practitioner (Fostering)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: P05 - P07 (Spinal Point 38-46) £49,083 - £57,201 Retention Bonus : £2000 pa Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 06/11/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1459 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: The post is that of Advanced Practitionerwithin the Fostering Team which is in the Children and Families Services and is responsible for all aspects of recruitment, assessment, support and supervision to approved foster carers and connected carers. The fostering service in Waltham Forest has re-shaped, bringing together its assessment and support service to provide consistency in support provided to our foster carers. Social workers working in this service will be committed to establishing trusting relationships with their carers during the assessment stage, building on this further post approval and supporting them during their first placements when they are at their most vulnerable. Applicants will report to the Deputy Team Manager and the Team Manager and deputise in their absence. Applicants will supervise up to 3 social workers within the team and have an excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation, performance issues, ability to manage conflict and a myriad of tasks involved as a manager. Applicants should have experience of working in children's services. The applicant will need to have an understanding of the Mockingbird programme. Applicants would need experience of managing staff, be resilient and robust in a fast paced and highly regulated service. Applicants will be enthusiastic and highly committed to providing high support and challenge to staff and our foster carers to ensure that the children of Waltham Forest receive quality care in a warm family environment. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Advanced%20Practitioner%20%E2%80%93%20Fostering%20Practice%20Support.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Knowledge, Skills and Experience - PO5 - P06 <ul> <li>Significant post-qualifying social work experience in a children & families setting</li> <li>Experience of undertaking highly complex casework within a statutory children's setting, preferably a fostering service</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Experience of supervising staff and quality assuring reports</li> <li>Significant knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulation and guidance (Fostering Minimum Standards, Safeguarding and Fostering Legislation and Care Planning Regulations etc)</li> <li>Experience of delivering training and support groups</li> <li>Experience of recruiting, assessing and supporting foster carers </li> <li>Experience of prioritisation, care planning and service delivery</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience in assessing complex risk</li> <li>Experience of having to interpret, understand and make judgements on the complex interactions between the risk and protective factors in any given situation when arriving at a decision about whether the child or young person is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm</li> <li>ICT and data literate </li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Experience - PO7 <ul> <li>Experience of deputising in the absence of deputy/team Manager</li> <li>Substantial experience of supervising staff and quality assuring reports</li> <li>Strong level of experience of delivering training and support groups and developing the professional practice of others </li> <li>Extensive, sophisticated, and up to date working knowledge of national and local policy, legislation and statutory guidance in relation to fostering</li> <li>Expert knowledge, skills and experience in assessing complex risk and proven ability to respond effectively</li> <li>Substantial engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)</li> <li>Ability to exercise a significant degree of critical and constructive thinking and demonstrate evaluative judgement</li> <li>Strong level of data and ICT literacy </li> <li>Excellent written, oral, communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and a range of external partners</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory enhanced DBS check; Continued professional body registration; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Ms Marilyn St Ange at <a href=\"mailto:marilyn.stange@walthamforest.gov.uk\">marilyn.stange@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or 07968957410 If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"P05 - P07 (Spinal Point 38-46) £49,083 - £57,201","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ea21f756-4423-4ccc-90f5-f7987fd487ba.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cdd2e8da-bcf6-436b-8bf8-a6d586a382b6","title":"Senior Parenting Co-ordinator","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"Weston-super-Mare","locationType":3,"description":"About Us North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community. The Role The senior co-ordinator position within the Advanced Parenting Team at North Somerset Council offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Advanced Parenting offer. This is a fixed term position for 12 months. The temporary role involves coordination of groups and practitioners including, supervision and quality assurance responsibilities. The Senior role will be fundamental in supporting the development the parenting teams commitments. As they expand and develop the Parenting offer across North Somerset. Working with the team Lead You will be responsible for overseeing projects bringing creativity and innovation to the role. Key responsibilities include Supporting the team lead with the roll out delivery and development of our existing Parenting offer, Oversee and support the development of new projects ensuring growth within the team, Link with our multi-agency partners to make sure we are connected to our early help partners within the wider team, work alongside the parenting coordinator to support the day to day running and delivery of groups. The role involves coordination of groups and practitioners including, supervision and quality assurance responsibilities. The Senior role will be fundamental in supporting the development the parenting teams commitments as they expand and develop the Parenting offer across North Somerset. We are looking for an organised and passionate applicant who understands the importance of supporting parents at times when life can feel its most challenging. Therefore, an understanding of child development, trauma informed practice and strengths-based ways of working. Experience of delivering evidence-based parenting programmes is essential. In North Somerset We offer a restorative approach to practice with an exciting training offer which can lead to development and progression within your role. The vision and commitment of Children's Service in North Somerset ensures that a high quality and child centred approach, and clear model of practise based on building effective relationships - ensuring the right help at the right time. Every Child should grow up in a safe and loving home, where they can feel supported to navigate through challenges that life presents. We are committed to help children, young people and their families who are at risk of entering care or at risk of family breakdown and provide mediation, reconnections, or support in transition. We work to the 6 core values: <li>Relationship matters</li> <li>Seeing hearing the child or young person's voice relating to their lived experience</li> <li>Understanding the child's or young persons lived experience</li> <li>Responding to child's voice or young people's voice to improve their lived experience</li> <li>Outcome focused practise</li> <li>Language that cares</li> Key Responsibilities for this role include:<ul> <li>To work in Partnership with parents, carers and their families, providing advice and support to families with a range of needs as to the most effective programmes for their individual circumstances.</li> <li>To train in and deliver evidence-based parenting groups.</li> <li>To work closely with the team lead and other professional agencies and providers to identify need, avoid duplication and meet gaps in service. This could include working with partners to deliver programmes, training or giving advice to our Early help colleagues.</li> <li>Support the team lead with developing the quality assurance of groups and analysing feedback to streamline and upskill the workforce in the delivery of Advanced parenting groups, such as delivering training, support in group and advice.</li> </ul> This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role. About You We are looking for an individual who possesses the following skills and experience: Essential Criteria:<ul> <li>Be qualified at Level four or above.</li> <li>Have experience with working with children, young people, and families with complex needs.</li> <li>Have strong organisational and planning skills.</li> <li>Be confident in the delivery of 1-1 and group intervention.</li> <li>Have excellent time management skills.</li> <li>Have a flexible work approach.</li> <li>Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.</li> <li>Work well within a team and on your own initiative.</li> <li>Be curious in your approach.</li> <li>Work in a way which is considerate to anti discriminatory practise.</li> <li>You will feel confident to offer mentoring and support and step in to make decisions.</li> <li>You will be able to take the Lead in supporting family support workers when needed.</li> <li>Be willing to drive new projects forward and be willing to support the team to embed in practice.</li> </ul> What We Offer At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul> Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet . How to Apply If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Contact Information: For further information about the role, please contact Emma Pattinson, Parenting Leader on 07385 373087 or emma.pattinson@n-somerset.gov.uk . Important Information Interview Date: To be advised. We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 7:- £34,314 - £37,035 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7a7ba52a-6f47-416e-be39-9284cb85d4d9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3746290f-c666-4ba2-8847-21d4c2499760","title":"Independent Living Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary range: Scale 6£32,925 - £34,491 Contract Type: Full time Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: Monday 11th November 2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): Thursday 21st November 2024 Reference:1507 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: The London Borough of Waltham Forest is looking to recruit an Independent Living Officer responsible for undertaking intensive housing management related duties in a number of Independent Living Schemes (often called Sheltered Housing) within a geographical area in the Borough. Also, to provide and ensure service users requiring additional assistance receive a high quality, intensive housing management related service to maintain their independence, promote good health and delay/ avoid a move to higher forms of accommodation-based care establishments. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/FHIndependentLivingOfficerSC6.pdf\"> >> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: Provide intensive housing management to all residents living in sheltered housing <ul> <li>To complete an independent living assessment to identify barriers to independent living and signpost residents to access support services</li> <li>To provide health and safety inspections to properties to identify and minimise hazards</li> <li>To provide property management services, including; risk assessment, property inspections, void reporting and health & safety checks</li> </ul>Advising and assisting tenants to enable them to: <ul> <li>Remain safely in their homes.</li> <li>Maintain independence</li> <li>Avoid admission to higher forms of care establishments</li> <li>Avoid hospital admission/re-admission</li> <li>Promoting social/health/wellbeing events and encouraging service users to engage in services which promote engagement and prevent isolation.</li> <li>Further information on this and the role can be obtained from Independent Living Service <a href=\"mailto:independent.livingservice@walthamforest.gov.uk\">independent.livingservice@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> .</li> <li>Please note that this post is subject to a DBS check </li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 or above. Or equivalent. Terms and conditions The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Margaret Osei-Agyemang at Independent.LivingService@walthamforest.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 32,925.00 - 34,491.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-11-02T06:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ba921a80-3f6f-434f-8724-18af67fe610c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a8403ede-27a6-4f16-a995-d2757c426916","title":"Social Worker","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: £36,567.00 - 46,041.00 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: Up to £3,000 Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: Until further notice Proposed Interview Date(s): To be confirmed Reference:1033 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: Waltham Forest's Children's Service has big ambitions for the future - and is a place where you can realise yours. If you are a dedicated and creative Social Worker who has completed the ASYE programme and looking to make your mark, develop your career and improve the lives of Looked After Children, our forward-thinking People's Directorate should be your next career destination. We are a supportive, challenging, and inspirational service, striving towards the shared purpose of achieving independence, choice and the best outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Join us and you will help us to become a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop Social Work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Looked After Children teams. LBWF offers a retention bonus of £3,000, which is paid annually i.e. £1,500 paid in the salary for June and December. This bonus is subject to conditions. <a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ChildrensSocialWorker.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</a> Key Responsibilities: To support children and young people who are looked after. <ul> <li>To formulate, prepare and implement Care Plans and Pathway Plans</li> <li>To manage a caseload including those in care proceedings, attend Court, prepare court statements and care plans and represent the Local Authority</li> <li>To prepare and present a range of reports, including reports for Court, Child Care Reviews, Professional and Planning meetings</li> <li>Complete assessments for children, young people and their families</li> <li>Involve children, young people, their families and other professionals in meetings and support them with decision making</li> <li>To have knowledge of services relevant to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities</li> <li>To work with children, young people and their families where reunification is the plan</li> <li>Conduct assessments of Children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure Children, young people and carers are supported</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Supports colleagues in the team. </li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <ul> <li>Proven social work experience /placement in a Children & Families setting/ minimum of one year's post qualifying experience</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked after children, including relevant legislation, guidance & procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Able to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in child care policy and practice</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and Acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul> This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 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To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. 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