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Most importantly, you’ll help instil a team culture that values collaboration, inclusivity, and teamwork, working to deliver continuous improvements, motivate your staff, and meet team objectives. </p>\n<p><strong>About you </strong></p>\n<p>Ideally a specialist in either security or safety, you’ll have a strong background in the general management of diverse teams. Ideally a member of a relevant professional institute, you’ll have experience managing and holding budgets, and significant demonstratable experience in a leadership position. You’ll have good knowledge of risk management, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations, and the ability to motivate and encourage members of your team. On a personal level, you’ll be highly organised, capable of delivering at pace, and a person passionate about providing an excellent service for the benefit of the community you serve. 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Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> You will be the frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough. You will fulfil the council's statutory housing and homelessness assessment and decision making function, with particular focus on preventing homelessness. Candidates are normally appointed to the first point of the grade and will progress through the grade range with an annual increase (to the maximum point). Exceptionally, appointments may be made above the first point of the grade, for example if you have significant experience of delivering statutory homelessness services. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> This is an exciting time to be joining the Community Housing Service in Kingston. We have recently restructured all services with a renewed focus on managing our housing challenges particularly around prevention and temporary accommodation and we are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to get the very best of outcomes for residents of the Borough. You will be joining a busy and hardworking team during a time of transformational change where every day offers an opportunity to make a positive difference. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> We are looking for someone with housing knowledge, especially the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, plus an understanding of the importance of homelessness prevention within social and welfare needs of households. Previous experience is welcomed, however we are looking for candidates that demonstrate an understanding of the needs of households when assessing and determining the statutory duties involved with homeless applications, as well as an ability to understand and comprehend sometimes complex situations. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3247/105858/1/0/f23d5f4b0cc11b92d518833ac9b3c8912e102307\"> Housing Solutions Officer JD & PS (1).pdf - 114KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,440 - £39,264","publishDate":"2024-10-31T03:02:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/576d3f22-3d7c-40a1-8f0e-4ddeb4e4fb8e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9cf05f74-25ee-41ef-a34a-d124e2d45621","title":"Heat Metering & Billing Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO1 £38,364 - £40,833 <br><br><strong>Contract </strong>Full-time Permanent<br><br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> 36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 10/11/24<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1424<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>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 <strong>Heat Metering and Billing services</strong>. 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.<br><br><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\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced <strong>Heat Metering and Billing officer</strong> 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.<br> <br>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.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><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), <br><br>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><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br> <br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Taiwo Pereira HeatMetering & Billing Manager at<a href=\"mailto:Taiwo.Pereira@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Taiwo.Pereira@walthamforest.gov.uk</a><br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 38,364.00 - 40,833.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.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":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Job Title:</strong> Social Worker (Assessment)<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>£49,083<br> <br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO1 - PO4<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus: Up to £3000 (terms & conditions apply) </strong><br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br> <br><strong>Number of Posts: </strong>5<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>Full Time<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 4th November 2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Dates:</strong> 2 weeks after deadline<br> <br><strong>Reference:</strong>1241<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity. <br> <br>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><br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br> <br><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br><br><strong>About the Social Worker (Assessment) role:</strong> <br> <br>We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><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><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><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<br> <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><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>This role requires <strong>CV submission only</strong>. Please submit your up-to-date CV by the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>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><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first.<br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact <strong>Rongful Begum, our Head of Service - Assessment (Children Services </strong>at <a href=\"mailto:rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk\">rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our <strong>Recruitment Team</strong> via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,083","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4375c67c-9681-4333-aabc-5e250770dbfe.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4345c6d0-f27a-47b4-b606-c554ae7a75a9","title":"Electrical Technician","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Farringdon","locationType":3,"description":"The Electrician is an essential member of the Direct Repairs department in providing a comprehensive, efficient and responsive property service delivery with the occasional Out of Hours work which will add to your earnings. As a member of the Direct Services Team, the primary focus is providing a high-quality responsive maintenance service to all residents, internal colleagues and partners. You will provide clear structure and support to operatives in managing repairs effectively from issue to completion and final quality assurance. Your main base will be Croydon, with regular travel required across London.<br><br><strong>What you'll have</strong><br><br>A proven track record of working as an Electrician, where customer satisfaction is at the heart of service delivery - at least 2 years' experience ideally.<br><br>Possession of the following trade qualifications:<ul> <li>City and Guilds 18th Edition Certificate</li> <li>Qualified to Part 1 & 2 City and Guilds for electrical installation</li> <li>City and Guilds 2391 testing and inspection (desirable)</li>\n</ul>A valid UK driving licence is essential. <br><br><strong>In your supporting statement, please address how you meet the above criteria providing examples.</strong><br><br><strong>Advert closing date: 3rd November 2024 at 23:59</strong><br><br><strong>Please note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the advert early so it is important that you submit your application as early as possible.</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,600 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bed0b90c-63b8-4c78-9aa9-32e9378102c3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4992b6a2-8690-49fa-8455-c62b805eb443","title":"Casual Governor Clerk","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Salary:</strong> Hourly rate £19.49<br> <br><strong>Location:</strong> Waltham Forest/ Various <br> <br><strong>Contract:</strong> Casual<br> <br><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Evenings/Flexible Hours<br> <br><strong>Hours:</strong> Various hours per week. Various/casual.<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>1 November 2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>w/c 4 November to be arranged with candidates <br><strong>Reference:</strong>1488<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br> <br><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>Governor Services is a traded support service providing clerking services, strategic support and guidance to governing boards of schools and academies nationally. We are currently seeking effective, high-quality Clerks to governing boards to further enhance existing provision.<br> <br>Our areas of work are currently London: Waltham Forest, Haringey, Slough, East Anglia: Basildon, Canvey Island, Clacton and Colchester Wellingborough: Wilby, Great Doddington, Great Harrowden.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Clerk%20to%20Governing%20Boards.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br> <br> As a Clerk to governors/trustees, the post holder will be responsible for advising the governing board on constitutional matters, duties and powers and will work within the broads' current legislative framework.<br> <br>Governing Board meetings are held during the day and in the evening; therefore, a flexible approach to working is required.<br> <br>Successful candidates will be allocated a mentor upon appointment where Full training and support will be given.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Ideally, you will need to have experience of working in an education setting and will be familiar with the work of school governing boards. Good knowledge of school governance regulations is desirable, as you will be expected to provide support and guidance to governors and school leaders.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br> To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sue Gill on 020 8496 6338 or Donna Miller on 020 8496 6340.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Hourly rate £19.49","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/70afe04d-feff-4149-a992-8e5999f14a6c.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":"<strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>Ashcombe Children's Centre Nursery is one of three North Somerset Council nurseries, based in Weston Super Mare. Ashcombe has an <strong>Outstanding Ofsted</strong> judgement and our dedicated team continually strive to seek innovative ways to further improve and develop practice. <br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong> <br> <br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>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.</strong><br><br>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.<br><br><strong>This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, on a term-time only basis. </strong><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br>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.<br><br>They will use their knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development to support children's learning and development, whilst keeping them safe. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>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.<br><br>It is essential that you actively promote and support the safeguarding of children, ensuring policies and procedures are always observed.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><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><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><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> <br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>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><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> 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.<br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Lucy Thie, Ashcombe Nursery Manager,</strong> at <strong> lucy.thie@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong> or <strong>01934 426807</strong>.<br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, 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":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fb1a9c7a-ad73-4046-a85c-2630577f3cd3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a8bae233-9a7f-4526-a6ba-c751ef36ebd5","title":"Care Worker","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Ventnor, Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a Care worker to join Southern Housing who will work as part of a team providing personalised care and support to residents and people who use our services in line with established care and support plans.<br><br>As a Support and Care Worker, you will work with older people, frail elderly, people with a learning disability and autism, people with mental health issues and people with complex needs.<br><br>The role of care and support worker role, provides services in supported housing schemes, extra care schemes and community based services.<br><br>You will need to work flexibly to cover evenings and weekends as required to meet the needs of the service. You must be physically able to undertake moving and handling, have the use of a vehicle with business use insurance and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.<br><br>You will be required to undertake sleep-in duties (if applicable) and may be required to be on the On-call rota.<br><br><strong>Please note, this role is part time, contracted 25 hours per week</strong><br><br><strong>The location </strong><br><br>You will work in schemes and services located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight<br><br><strong>What you'll be doing </strong><ul> <li>Provide care to residents and people who use our services, as identified in their person-centred care plan. This may include some intimate personal care.</li> <li>Deliver care in a way which promotes independence, rights, choices, and inclusion in the community.</li> <li>Summon professional assistance in the case of an emergency.</li> <li>Practice within the criteria set out in the Care Quality Commission standards ensuring residents have an up-to-date care plan and risk assessment which reflects their individual needs and wishes.</li>\n</ul><strong>What you'll need </strong><ul> <li>Hold 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent Grade 9-5) inc Maths & English</li> <li>Good literacy and numeracy skills</li> <li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Health & safety awareness</li> <li>Able to work as part of a team</li> <li>Understanding of the requirements of CQC </li> <li>Willingness to learn new skills </li>\n</ul><strong>Benefits in working with us</strong><br><br>As a trusting and competitive provider of care and support services on the Island, we can provide you with paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training as well as health benefits package. And if you're interested in career progression, then we are the employer for you!<ul> <li>The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards</li> <li>Flexible working hours - covering weekdays, evening & weekends</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Cash claim-back on medical treatments</li> <li>Full training provided at no additional cost</li> <li>Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable</li> <li>Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance </li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£15,704 per annum,pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e29c85ee-cd98-469e-b7a6-da4cf30e59c3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7b370e1-e797-496b-ac29-d799082db6d6","title":"Practice Manager","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Directorate: </strong>Adult Services<br><br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO4/PO5<br> <br><strong>Salary:</strong> £46,041 - £52,116 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance <br><br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>£2,000<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time / Permanent <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>9:00-17:15 Mon -Thursday 09;00-17:00 Friday<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 01/11/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC <br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1206<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>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. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>About the roles:</strong> <br> <br>We need three practice manager roles; two in Adult Care Management Teams and one in our Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team (s75 partnership between LBWF and NELFT).<br> <br>Reporting to a Team Manager, to manage and professionally supervise a number of qualified & support staff and to support other colleagues including NHS staff in the Mental Health and Wellbeing team. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality and legally compliant social care practice to agreed standards for the staff within the remit of the post.<br> <br>To undertake the full legal range of social care assessments and develop person-led support plans that meet the needs and outcomes of individuals.<br> <br>To manage a small complex caseload.<br> <br>To maximise the independence and wellbeing of adults and older people.<br> <br>To be a member of one of the Adult Care Management Team or Mental Health and Wellbeing Team (MHWT).<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ASCPracticeManager.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>The Practice Manager position will sit under the Adult Care Management Teams and MHWT, who work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. As a Practice Manager within this remit, your role will be to support Social Workers and Social Work Assistants to manage their caseloads, providing expertise and advice to manage risks, identify solutions and advance the quality of work the team achieves. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:<br> <ul> <li>Supporting the team through having oversight of their practice, providing regular supervisions, case discussions and quality assurance. </li> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning. </li> <li>Identifying knowledge and service gaps within the team to ensure that quality, standards, and high levels of professional practice is achieved and sustained. </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To apply, you should be a qualified Social Worker, with a current Social Work England Registration and at least 2 years post-qualified experience. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes / ability to demonstrate:<ul> <li>An in-depth knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other statutory legislation that governs Adult Social Care practice, regulations, Case Law, and informed best-practice.</li> <li>Knowledge and skills to advise on complex case management, including Court of Protection, Safeguarding and DoLS / LPS. </li> <li>Previous experience of providing Supervision to Social Workers and Social Care Assistants. </li> <li>Good IT Skills, as well as excellent verbal, and written communication. </li> <li>An in-depth knowledge of the Financial Implications for a Local Authority when considering and / or reviewing a commissioned care provision. As well as the ability to enable a worker to consider other resources such as S117 Rights, Continuing Health Care, Community Resources and Assistive Technology to meet needs. </li> </ul><br>In the MHWT alongside the nursing clinical lead, you will be responsible for providing support to a team of Social Workers. As a Practice Manager, you will take a lead in supporting the staff in the team, providing them with regular supervision and line management. You will assist the Team Manager in delivering a high calibre service to our clients as well as their families, carers and support networks. The work with service users involves completing Care Act assessments, preparing reports for court, completing Mental Capacity Act Assessments, and supporting people with severe and enduring needs in their recovery journey to maximise their independence. You may be required to also carry a small caseload of complex and challenging cases.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>Continued professional body registration; <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>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. <br> <br>If you would like to discuss the role in the MHWT contact Debbie Hobbins <a href=\"mailto:debbie.hobbins@nelft.nhs.uk\">debbie.hobbins@nelft.nhs.uk</a> or call 07957210057.<br><br>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. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Neville Green, Team Manager at neville.green@walthamforest.gov.uk<br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>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. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,041 - £52,116 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c5faee9c-14db-4af9-ae2b-3cec312de43c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05a070b0-04a3-4494-99fc-95ca3fd0d85c","title":"Cleaner (Mobile)","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"North London","locationType":3,"description":"Do you enjoy driving and exploring new areas? Are you passionate about cleaning and health and safety? If so, then this will be the perfect role for you!<br><br>We're looking to bring on board a Cleaner to join our welcoming and dedicated Estate Services team. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality cleaning service in a variety of sites across London, whilst putting the needs of our customers first. You will be provided with a work vehicle and a fuel card, so you definitely won't be out of pocket! You will complete a variety of tasks and be motivated to work on your own without supervision. 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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br>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. <br><br><b>About the role:</b> <br> <br>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.<br> <br>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.<br> <br>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.<br> <br>We are looking for motivated and dedicated officer's that have a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services.<br><br><a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/SeniorEnforcementSupportManager.pdf\"><b>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</b></a><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities:</b> <br> <br>Provide a professional, proactive, customer focused support service to the organisation within the relevant service area.<br> <br>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.<br> <br>Ensure that financial penalty paperwork is prepared accurately in a timely manner and is securely sent to all interested parties. <br> <br>Assess and determine licence applications, liaise with relevant council departments, process personal documentation and issue licences in accordance with the Housing Act 2004.<br> <br>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. <br> <br>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.<br> <br>Support team managers with service development, and other management responsibilities and to manage a team of licensing assistants and ensuring that targets are met. <br><br><b>Qualifications and Requirements:</b> <br> <br>Experience of having worked in a fast faced, customer focused environment. <br> <br>Excellent knowledge and application of IT systems and software packages.<br> <br>Relevant legislative and or procedural knowledge for specialist area.<br> <br>Ability to work with minimum supervision, using problem solving skills and initiative to provide a customer focused support service. <br> <br>Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy. <br> <br>Ability to work flexibly, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines whilst understanding the needs, timescales and deadlines of others<br> <br>Ability to deal diplomatically and confidentially with a wider range of stakeholders internally and externally<br> <br>English and Math Qualification<br> <br>Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification<br><br><b>Terms and conditions:</b> <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest <br> <br>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.<br><br><b>How to Apply:</b> <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br><br><b>Equal Opportunity Employer:</b> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br> <br><b>Contact Information:</b> <br> <br>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.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO2 £39,951 - £42,840","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/92f8f1c5-a7b5-48ba-b997-845a3a9a355f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f90dc3e2-6f7e-4870-ba16-97c78c1e3b8e","title":"Procurement Officer","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Farringdon","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join us here at Southern Housing!<br><br>This exciting opportunity supports the commissioning purpose of the Procurement function, you will be monitoring and maintaining our Approved Suppliers listing in line with our approved supplier segmentation, retention and approval processes.<br><br>Reporting directly to the Head of Commissioning, this is a great opportunity to support the business through integration and towards a successful transformation.<br><br>Our legislation is changing in 2024. This role supports us through business readiness to meet our new obligations and an active role in driving efficiency through our operation - and third -party suppliers.<br><br>The Commissioning function serves 5 purposes:<br>• accommodating the change process for new regulations<br>• approved supplier management<br>• supporting distressed or non-performing contracts<br>• addressing out-of-contract spend<br>• equipping and supporting our DLO.<br><br>The role is hybrid with a working pattern of 2 days on site and 3 days from home.<br><br><strong>What you'll need</strong><br>• Experience in interpreting financial spend to assess corporate compliance with Policy, process or Regulation. Recommend and implement prioritised plans to fulfil corporate obligation and transparency commitments.<br>• Understanding of providing support on the procurement of works, services and goods through the quotation process or formal tendering, from planning and sourcing through to negotiation and contract award.<br>• Experience in creating, maintaining, and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders. Supporting the business compliance with procurement procedures. Identify and recommend improvements to processes to support the business, strengthen controls and assist corporate compliance.<br>• Knowledge of basic procurement processes and procedures.<br>• Understanding of supplier standards, company structures and financial performance<br>• Knowledge of strong IT skills including MS Office applications, Monday.com and eProcurement systems.<br><br><strong>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.</strong><br><br><strong>CLOSING DATE:</strong> Tuesday 5th November 2024 at 23:59","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,576","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0edaaed1-c615-4397-a687-9694074581f2.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":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>£51,093 to £54,129<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 08/11/2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br> <br><strong>Format:</strong> Virtual. 10 minute pre-prepared presentation, followed by panel interview.<br> <br><strong>Reference:</strong>1442<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>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.<br> <br>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.<br> <br>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:<br> <ul> <li>\n<strong>Drive Change:</strong> Spearhead the delivery of key transformation projects, ensuring high standards in project management, planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.</li> <li>\n<strong>Innovate:</strong> Apply your problem-solving skills and design thinking to tackle strategic priorities within a fast-paced and innovative environment.</li> <li>\n<strong>Collaborate:</strong> 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><br><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\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><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><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><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><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest</li> </ul><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br> <br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Pete Agnelli at <a href=\"mailto:Peter.Agnelli@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Peter.Agnelli@walthamforest.gov.uk</a><br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 51,093.00 - 54,129.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1545efb1-e61e-429f-864b-d7847056a023.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":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£46,525 - £61,848<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong> Recruitment and Retention bonus of £2000 paid annually in June and December. <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time / Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 18th October 2024 <br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>30th October 2024 (TBC)<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1453<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>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. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br> <br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> so we can arrange an alternative application method.</strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br><strong>3 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br>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.<br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team who:<br> <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).<br> <br>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. <br> <br>Waltham Forest enjoys very good transport links by Underground, Overground, bus, bike and car (with free parking and access to E-car schemes).<br> <br>The Educational Psychology Service offices are co-located within spacious and bright accommodation in a primary school.<br> <br>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><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/EducationalPsychologistA38.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><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><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><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><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Leonie Thomas, Principal Educational Psychologist] at Leonie.Thomas@walthamforest.gov.uk or 07870 220206. <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-10-31T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36f77767-8dcb-422e-9127-ae0dc04d6946.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":1280,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"PublishDate":{"1":129,"2":270,"3":439,"4":824,"5":1280},"ContractType":{"0":15,"1":979,"2":109,"3":56,"4":9,"5":112},"EmployerType":{"charity/voluntary":52,"civil service/central government":8,"education":268,"emergency services/blue light":2,"health & social work/care":16,"local government":830,"other":4,"social housing":100},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":896,"2":321,"3":223,"4":44,"5":13,"6":45,"7":145,"8":11},"JobTypes":{"administration":108,"apprenticeships":2,"asset management":5,"benefits and revenues":7,"building control":9,"business intelligence":23,"caretaking":32,"catering":15,"childcare":8,"commissioning":3,"communications":8,"community":42,"conservation":1,"customer service":47,"education":301,"engineering":7,"environmental":21,"finance":60,"graduate":1,"health and safety":39,"horticulture":7,"housing":113,"hr":21,"it support":25,"legal":16,"libraries":10,"maintenance":17,"management":87,"marketing":2,"museum":1,"planning":44,"policy":30,"political":7,"project management":32,"property management":6,"secretarial":7,"security":6,"social care":264,"social work":26,"surveyors":5,"teaching":103,"technician":11,"tourism":27,"transport":47,"voluntary":3,"waste management":15,"youth work":14},"LocationType":{"1":8,"2":276,"3":996}},"randomNumber":4,"noOfFeaturedJobs":7,"bounds":null,"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1730366100416,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,null,null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,null,null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1730366100291,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
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