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You will have a critical role in the Council’s response to flooding events and long-term goal to provide sustainable housing growth. 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This could include a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, or all face-to-face or all online.<br><br>When not delivering lessons, teachers work on their pastoral responsibilities, which include holding Planning and Review meetings with families, students, schools, and health professionals, with their allocated students.<br><br>The purpose of these regular meetings is to ensure that the student has the appropriate access to education, considering their medical need, and has a plan to reintegrate into school.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We are looking for an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support.<br><br><strong>Essential:</strong><ul>\n<li>Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.</li>\n<li>Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience.</li>\n<li>Recent classroom experience and practice knowledge for the subject specialism (English).</li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with health and SEND.</li>\n<li>Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example.</li>\n<li>Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions.</li>\n<li>Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities.</li>\n<li>Detailed knowledge of exam board specifications and exam requirements</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to contribute to curriculum planning and shared resources.</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle, due to travel requirements.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable:</strong><ul><li>An understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental).</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher of English to join a team dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for students who are too ill to attend school. <br><br>If you enjoy small-group teaching, both online and in person, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of students and their families, then this could be the role for you.<br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <br><br> <strong>Tracy.haase@hertfordshire.gov.uk </strong> or telephone <strong></strong><strong>07580 711077</strong> for an informal discussion about the role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: 16th May</strong><br><br><strong> Benefits of working for us </strong><br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<br><br><strong>Secondment</strong><br>This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<br><br> <strong> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. </strong> <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident<br></strong>We are proud to be a <strong>Disability Confident employer</strong> <strong> </strong>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding<br></strong>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required <br></strong>You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency<br></strong>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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This work is carried out in the family homes / schools / in the community and on our sites. <br><br> You will be part of a team of professionals putting in place intensive care packages to help young people who have complicated needs, to build secure attachments and become self-reliant. <br><br> This senior position requires experience and confidence of working with young people and adults, along with leadership and supervision skills. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> As a senior in the team you will be required to:<ul>\n<li> Supervise and lead a team of Outreach Workers </li>\n<li> Guide and support workers with complex families </li>\n<li> Develop and upskill staff through role modelling and support </li>\n<li> Provide monthly data on teams outcomes </li>\n<li> Promote resilience and confidence through debriefs, family discussions, supervisions </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Experience of working with families and young people. </li>\n<li> Must have good People skills and be approachable. </li>\n<li> Some experience of using leadership skills. </li>\n<li> Resilience and flexibility. </li>\n<li> UK Driving licence and use of vehicle with Business Insurance. </li>\n<li> Ability to work evenings and weekends / Bank Holidays (including Christmas and New Year). </li>\n<li> Written and computer skills. </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul><li> Level 4 qualification n Residential childcare or equivalent </li></ul>By joining our team, you will receive excellent support and training, supervision, and excellent job satisfaction. <br><br> This role includes a 3% market enhancement payment for the weekend and Bank Holidays working. <br><br> This is an office and community-based role - with flexible hours to meet the needs of families and service. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Joanne Harris (joanne.harris@hertfordshire.gov.uk) for information about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>By applying to this role, you are agreeing to work 10% of hours at weekends and Bank Holidays (including Christmas & New Year). You will be covering late and early shifts or as required to meet the needs of business.</strong> <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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This dynamic team processes payment transactions and resolves all payment queries relating to these transactions. The team liaises with a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, CS Brokerage and Commissioning, CS Social Workers, and Hertfordshire residents. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> • You will process invoices and internal finance request forms and query where appropriate, in a timely manner for a range of suppliers using ContrOCC & SAP <br> • You will liaise and work closely with colleagues across Children's Services to assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective financial service dealing with payments <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential </strong> <br> • Experience in using Microsoft Office and demonstrable computer literacy <br> • Proven time management and organisational skills <br> • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail & methodical approach to tasks <br> • Experience or demonstrable ability to prioritise and work to deadlines <br><br> <strong>Desirable </strong> <br> • Experience in Accounts Payable <br><br> This is a role for someone with a keen eye for detail, a methodical approach to tasks in a supportive, friendly team. If you would like to be part of a team that makes a real difference to providers and Hertfordshire residents, we would welcome your application. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicki.Cheriton@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> <strong>Interview Date</strong>: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. 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We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop into project work or management.<br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Joanna.Hunt1@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 21.05.2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Our vision is to offer an outstanding service to our clients and their families. You will be part of a team of 8 other Service and Maintenance Technicians and a Senior Manager that oversees the Technical Operation Officer and team. To assist with our own Customer Service team and all departments that work within HES. Going forward there is scope to move up in the Pay points if all challenges and requirements are met. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We are actively recruiting for a Service and Maintenance Technician within our team. The post holder will be required to service, maintain and repair a wide range of daily living aids, non-stock items and medical equipment both in clients' homes or in our workshop based at Mundells Welwyn Garden City.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Essential:</strong><ul>\n<li>Full Manual Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Proven Mechanical Background</li>\n<li>Empathetic and understanding of needs of older Clients.</li>\n<li>Eye for detail</li>\n<li>DBS Enhanced Check</li>\n<li>Good customer service skills</li>\n<li>This role involves lifting equipment upstairs.</li>\n<li>Good verbal and written skills</li>\n<li>Cover our Out of Hours on a rota basis once fully trained. Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm and 9am-10pm Sat, Sun and bank holidays. (This is additional to your normal day to day work and carries a premium when on call)</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable:</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience of Health and Social care</li>\n<li>Understanding of Health and Safety legislation including MHRA and LOLER requirements</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS8 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Operational services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact<strong> </strong> <strong> adrian.ransford@hertfordshire .gov.uk </strong> or mobile: 07580 742877 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30559 progressing to £33366","publishDate":"2025-04-25T06:18:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6ef72260-6d42-4ac5-badb-e8f3009219e1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c6efeda-629e-48f9-a0c7-ecdc57c0f12c","title":"Service Provision Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Service Provision Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum pro rata <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 27.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> The Children & Young People's SEND Brokerage Team located within Specialist and Safeguarding Services in Hertfordshire is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy team. <br><br> We work in partnership with children/young people and their families to identify, broker, procure and monitor all packages of care for disabled children and young people as identified by an assessment of need carried out by the social work teams. We ensure services brokered are needs led, represent value for money and are appropriately quality assured. We work in partnership with other agencies to maximise positive outcomes for children and young people. We assist in identifying gaps in service provision and working with strategic commissioning we develop a more varied pool of resources in line with needs. <br><br><b>About the role</b><ul>\n<li> <strong>Do you like making a positive difference to the lives of children and their families?</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>Do you like a fast pace and rewarding role?</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>Are you organised and diligent with excellent communication skills?</strong> </li>\n</ul>As part of this role, you will be involved in brokering & securing support for families with disabled children, from a diverse range of valued care provider organisations. <br><br> Responsibilities in the role include arranging packages of support which are needs led and deliver positive outcomes. You'll be working in partnership with families, social care professionals and care providers, to identify and arrange the right support, therefore suitable candidates will have effective and proactive communication skills. <br><br> You will also have the opportunity to promote inclusion for disabled children and young people, through signposting to local community-based activities and resources. <br><br> We are looking for someone with:-<ul>\n<li> The ability to analyse, understand and utilise information, in order to broker effective packages, to ensure improved outcomes for children. </li>\n<li> Ability to research and propose alternative solutions. </li>\n<li> Ability to influence providers and stakeholders, through effective and proactive communication. Ability to seek solutions and work proactively with partners. </li>\n<li> Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to support effective collaborations. Stakeholders include the child / young person; parents / carers and wider parties. </li>\n<li> Ability to work flexibly in a changing and learning context. </li>\n<li> Ability to demonstrate use of ICT and maintain accurate records. </li>\n<li> Ability to organise your work and follow a range of processes consistently to promote an effective team working approach. </li>\n<li> Ability to manage and prioritise a number of different demands, engaging the support of colleagues where necessary. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Demonstrable experience of working with disabled children and young people and/or providing children and families social care services. </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload. </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative. </li>\n<li> Good ICT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Full driving licence and access to transport </li>\n</ul>This is a fast-paced environment; sourcing care packages that make a real difference to families with disabled children, providing personalised support from homecare to short breaks and direct payments. Therefore, you'll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload. <br><br> To identify effective services, you will be flexible and adaptable, a creative problem-solver, and deliver person-centred solutions. <br><br> You will be a strong team worker, committed to ensuring the team maintains its good reputation for being responsive and family focused. This includes covering 'duty' responsibilities on a rota for responding to day-to-day issues as well as your allocated care package tasks. <br><br> Our organization is committed to your personal growth and professional aspirations. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Catherine Wangechi (catherine.wangechi@hertfordshire.gov.uk) <br><br> Interview Date: 29th & 30th May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The teams aim to keep service users in the community to ensure they remain independent and do not become institutionalised by avoidable hospital admissions. <br><br><strong>About you</strong> <br><br> You will be responding to those in need of social care support and undertaking the required work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. <br><br> We seek CCO's who excel at engaging with people, promoting inclusive community options, and supporting a self-directed approach while maximising universal services. Our ideal candidates are resilient, robust, imaginative, and reflective. As a small team, we collaborate cohesively to achieve our outcomes, and we're committed to smart and flexible working. <br><br> <strong>Essential criteria</strong><ul>\n<li> The team is community based and you must have a full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for working purposes </li>\n<li> Experience of working in social care </li>\n<li> Some weekend work is required </li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br> <strong>These are ongoing vacancies and applications will be considered as and when received. </strong> <br><br> <strong>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us <br><br><b> How to apply </b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><b>Additional information<br><br></b><br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T06:00:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5e683aa4-2b80-45a3-a86f-9fe5e21bc286.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3c9ac240-a22a-4871-9751-e40a5468d4bb","title":"Senior Occupational Therapist","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"St Albans","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Occupational Therapist <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £41,511 progressing to £45,718 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, covering St Albans <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> <strong>St Albans Adult Disability Team</strong> <br><br> As an Adult Care Services occupational therapist, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes. <br><br> We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time. <br><br> Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live. <br><br> We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services. <br><br> The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work. <br><br> We're looking for a senior occupational therapist who can engage with people, promoting and enabling inclusive community options, as well as self-directed purchased services. <br><br> This is a fast-paced environment. Our locality teams focus on complex cases and include general assessments and care planning. You'll support with:<ul>\n<li> Completing care needs assessment </li>\n<li> Developing innovative support plans </li>\n<li> Building networks </li>\n<li> Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team </li>\n</ul>You'll work alongside community care officers, community learning disability nurses and occupational therapists to achieve the best outcomes for the people you work with. <br><br><b>About you</b><ul>\n<li> A recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council </li>\n<li> To ensure practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational therapy </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 </li>\n<li> To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills </li>\n<li> The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies </li>\n<li> A full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes </li>\n</ul>Requirements for the senior role include actively undertaking a specialist role e.g. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), Best Interests Assessor (BIA), occupational therapy practice educator, or moving and handling specialist function role. <br><br> Alternatively, an agreement to undertake at least one of these roles within the first year. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Adaeze Ihedioha for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Your ability to navigate complex challenges with strategic insight and your passion for people focused services will be key to your success in this role. <br><br> The Area Commander / Head of Service roles call for an experienced and collaborative leader who takes a creatively pragmatic approach to shaping the future of public services. 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Our reuse shops sell items that would otherwise have been thrown away at the recycling centres. You'll receive training on assessing if items are suitable for sale and well as assisting community groups and charities with donations from the reuse shop.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>You will need to be fit as you will be moving stock from collection points into the shop and helping to take furniture to people's cars, as well as stacking items for storage. It will involve working at weekends and most bank holidays as the shops are open then.<br><br>You'll get involved with testing electrical items for sale and logging details (full training given), cleaning items, attractively displaying them for sale and taking accurate payment for them. It will also involve posting on our Facebook page and answering queries.<br><br>In this job you'll get to interact with the public and make a real difference by selling good quality, low cost items that would have otherwise gone to waste. Residents love this opportunity to pick up a bargain and help the environment at the same time. It's also rewarding to work with local charities and community groups by arranging donations.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with an ability to use their own initiative, get on with tasks and actively help to improve the service.<br><br>You will be able to communicate clearly and politely with customers and members of the team. Be able to manage money and able to use a computer or be willing to learn.<br><br>You may be required to drive between shops (mileage can be claimed for) in your own vehicle to provide assistance and cover as required.<br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Operational services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. <br> <strong>Hours: </strong>37 hours per week <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes. <br><br> All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding. <br><br> As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level. <br><br> Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators. <br><br> As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:<br><br>\"It's the best job in the World\"<br>\"The work life balance is brilliant\"<br>\"I am at home more than I am at work - both families benefit\"<br>\"'Thanks for running me a bath' - is what made me smile today - win/win\".<br><br>If you really want to make a difference to a young person's life then read on......<br><br>It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.<br><br>Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person's family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.<br><br>The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.<br><br>No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.<br><br>\"You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day\".<br><br>Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.<br><br>You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<br><br>As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul>\n<li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li>\n<li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li>\n<li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li>\n<li>Report writing.</li>\n<li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li>\n<li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li>\n<li>Manage incidents.</li>\n<li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li>\n</ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children's home.</li>\n<li>Hold NVQ level 4 Health & Social Care</li>\n<li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Staff supervision</li>\n<li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li>\n<li>Working with families</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>Working for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.<br><br>As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care. <br><br> Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group.<br><br> To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Sponsorship<br></strong> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <strong></strong><br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.<br><br>We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:<br><br>\"It's the best job in the World\"<br> \"The work life balance is brilliant\"<br> \"I am at home more than I am at work - both families benefit\"<br> \"'Thanks for running me a bath' - is what made me smile today - win/win\".<br><br>If you really want to make a difference to a young person's life then read on......<br><br>It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.<br><br>Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person's family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.<br><br>The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.<br><br>No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.<br><br>\"You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day\".<br><br>Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.<br><br>You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li>\n<li>Passion for working with children.</li>\n<li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li>\n<li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li>\n<li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Sponsorship:</strong> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<strong></strong> <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-22T12:00:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dec059b9-df10-4acb-93dc-e316455ee406.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e322ec1f-4660-41f2-bcf4-ee4d60a06810","title":"Senior Business Support Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Business Support Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> up to 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire/Hybrid <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised Business Support Senior Officers who can ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.<br><br>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team? Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?<br><br>Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.<br><br>You'll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you'll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> <strong>We have vacancies in the following teams</strong> <br><br><strong> Learning and Development, Stevenage - 22.5 hours </strong><br><br>ACS Learning and Development commission, organise and deliver a wide range of statutory training, formal qualifications and CPD to staff across ACS, our commissioned care and support providers in the community and our local mental health trust.<br><br>The post holder will be an experienced business administrator, with strong organisational and communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work accurately and consistently.<br><br>Contact for enquiries: Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Experience of working in a previous administrative or support role</li>\n<li>Organisational and multitasking skills</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li>\n<li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li>\n<li>Understanding of specialised processes and methods gained through relevant training and experience.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li>\n<li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy skills</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li>\n<li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li>\n<li>Experience in minute or note taking<br>\n</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Support with coaching and training others</li>\n<li>Experience in processing invoices and handling financial transactions</li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>Interview Date: Ongoing various interview dates <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,835 opportunity to progressing to £30,060","publishDate":"2025-04-22T06:00:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9978da4e-03cb-48e2-a2c4-24e10546c719.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"527fc54b-cd13-44c9-a3df-263988fa294b","title":"Systems Accountant","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Systems Accountant <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £41,511 progressing to £45,718 pa <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> Our in-house Financial Systems team works closely with stakeholders across the organisation to implement new systems that support HCCs business activities and integrate with the Finance ERP (currently SAP ECC6). We also support development work within existing systems, ensuring that any change does not impact on business-as-usual activities and key services. <br><br> The Systems team will be involved in a wide range of projects, providing support and guidance to ensure the best use of Finance Systems, promoting best practice and driving forward initiatives to achieve efficiencies and process improvements. <br><br> Following an Organisational Review in January 2025, the scope and responsibility of the team has increased, and this role is a newly created role within an existing and well-established team. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> This is a fast-paced environment, and tasks and priorities can change. Therefore, you'll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload. <br><br> Typical projects for Finance Systems includes:<ul>\n<li> Financial Reporting and Analysis: Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions. </li>\n<li> Budgeting and Forecasting: Supporting the council's budget monitoring systems to ensure BHs have the best tools available to forecast yearly expenditure. </li>\n<li> Compliance and Risk Management: Implementing systems that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage financial risks - examples include compliance with Audit requirements, as well as legislation such as PCI-DSS Compliance. </li>\n<li> Transaction Processing: Streamlining processes for transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. </li>\n<li> System Maintenance and Upgrades: Regularly supporting the upgrade and maintenance of financial systems to ensure they remain efficient and secure. Leading on UAT. </li>\n<li> User Training and Support: Providing training and ongoing support to users to ensure they can effectively utilise financial systems, including ownerships of internal Intranet pages along with guidance and training material. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong><ul>\n<li> CCAB qualified or equivalent or have significant proven experience. </li>\n<li> Ability to make effective use of multiple data sources and to use available tools to carry out detailed financial analysis </li>\n<li> Ability to interpret, apply and explain financial policies, procedures and guidance. </li>\n<li> Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, creating trust and confidence and being able to persuade and negotiate as to the actions required. </li>\n<li> Experience in fully analysing and interpreting business needs in relation to proposed system changes impacting financial data. </li>\n<li> Experience working within and developing financial systems. </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong><ul>\n<li> Experience in SAP ECC6. </li>\n<li> Experience in local government. </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sam.Jaggs@hertfordshire.gov.uk or an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> <strong>Interview Date</strong>: Week commencing 12th May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 progressing to £45,718 pa","publishDate":"2025-04-18T08:19:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e4b834b1-8a8f-4a3e-9371-aa059466eb37.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"65d21039-f48c-4a22-b1ef-05e3759b29ba","title":"Strategy & Programme Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Strategy & Programme Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 plus £3,441 Market Enhanced Payment progressing to £40,476 plus £3,217 Market Enhanced Payment <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Countywide <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>This is an exciting opportunity for a Strategy and Programme Officer to join our dynamic team. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of transportation strategies and early scheme development to encourage more journeys to be made by walking, cycling, passenger transport and other sustainable modes and support our vision for a cleaner, greener, healthier Hertfordshire.<br><br>The role supports the team with transport strategy development, programme management and supporting early transport scheme development to increase sustainable transport, improve air quality, support economic growth and tackle climate change.<br><br>This role supports the Strategy & Programme Managers and works collaboratively with other teams in the Transport and Highways Service including consultant and contractor partners.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who wants to work with us to deliver sustainable transport strategies and infrastructure that will help make Hertfordshire cleaner, greener and more sustainable. This is an opportunity to make a difference to residents and travel choices in the county in future years. You need to be ready and able to take on a diverse workload, use your initiative, work with integrity and collaborate effectively to deliver positive project outcomes.<br><br>You will be supporting the team with transport strategy development, programme management and supporting early transport scheme development to increase sustainable transport, improve air quality, support economic growth and tackle climate change.<br><br>This position assists supports the Strategy & Programme Managers and works collaboratively with other teams in the Transport and Highways Service including consultant and contractor partners.<br><br>We ask that you identify examples of your experience in transport, highways, planning, and/or sustainable development either in your CV or via a supporting statement in your profile. <br><br>Be able to demonstrate in your application instances where you have managed competing priorities and delivered work effectively, accurately, and on time. Please also include examples of your collaborative project experience. Detailing your experience with analysing and presenting data and information, including specific examples.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Relevant degree (e.g. Geography, Transport Planning, Business or Engineering) <strong>or</strong> equivalent relevant qualification or experience</li>\n<li>Interest in working within transport, highways, planning, and/or sustainable development</li>\n<li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Ability to deliver work accurately, on time and managing competing priorities.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of general IT systems and software</li>\n<li>Analysing data and report writing</li>\n<li>Responding to queries</li>\n<li>Working collaboratively as a member of a team</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong><ul>\n<li>Experience in finance management would be an advantage.</li>\n<li>Working with stakeholders</li>\n<li>Awareness of project management would be an advantage.</li>\n<li>Working in a political environment would be an advantage.</li>\n</ul><ul><li> Excellent organisational skills</li></ul><ul><li>Awareness and application of GIS</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <strong>Anushia.Vettivelu@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> <strong> or </strong> <strong>Sue.Jackson</strong><strong>@hertfordshire.gov.uk</strong> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: w/c 12 th or 19 th May <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Through comprehensive training, upskilling, and development programs, we ensure our staff remain safe, confident, and equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional, personal, and leadership roles, ultimately contributing to the safety of Hertfordshire residents.<br><br>As a Management Development Officer, you will report to the Competence and Development Manager and play a pivotal role in delivering Leadership and Management Training. You will support staff in achieving required qualifications and ensure that training resources are readily available to all personnel.<br><br>Our team is responsible for recruitment, apprentice development, succession planning, promotion, and leadership & management training. Additionally, we support the production of training resources for the Community Protection Directorate. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative team, leveraging each other's strengths while continuously seeking areas for improvement both as a team and individually.<br><br>Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated learning and development professional to join our friendly and experienced teams, supporting the development of staff within the Community Protection Directorate.<br><br>This role is ideal for someone with expertise in leadership and management training, who understands regulated qualification requirements and the role of the assessor.<br><br>The position is offered for 4 days per week, with consideration given to applicants wishing to work 3 days. 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Providing feedback and support to ensure successful completion of programmes.</li>\n</ul><strong>Establish Links with Learning and Development Officers</strong><ul>\n<li>Network with internal and external learning and development professionals to</li>\n<li>identify training opportunities. Facilitate partnerships to enhance the quality and variety of training available.</li>\n</ul><strong>Function as Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer</strong><ul>\n<li>Serve as an assessor and Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) for relevant</li>\n<li>qualifications such as FRS & TAQA. Ensure compliance with qualification standards and best practices.</li>\n</ul><strong>Provide Training and Support for Candidates, Assessors, and IQAs</strong><ul>\n<li>Offer guidance and training to candidates, assessors, and IQAs to maintain</li>\n<li>high standards in qualification achievement. Address any issues or challenges faced during the training process.</li>\n</ul><strong>Contribute to Working Groups and Policy Development</strong><ul>\n<li>Participate in working groups to review and revise policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Attend meetings and training events to stay updated on organisational</li>\n<li>changes and developments.</li>\n</ul><strong>Adapt to Necessary Alterations</strong><ul>\n<li>Accept and adapt to reasonable changes in duties and responsibilities as</li>\n<li>required by the organisation.</li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential criteria:</strong><ul>\n<li> Have a management qualification or have experience managing teams in a managerial role ideally within the public sector. </li>\n<li> Qualified Assessor. </li>\n<li> Experience of developing and delivering leadership & management and competency-based training. </li>\n<li> Ability to travel to various locations around Hertfordshire. </li>\n<li> Familiar with MS Office application and confident IT skills as you will record data on relevant management information systems, producing reports and correspondence as required. </li>\n<li> Able to work as part of a team, contributing effectively to meet the objectives of the departmental plan. </li>\n<li> Good organisational and planning skills. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate verbally effectively both to individuals and larger audiences. </li>\n</ul><strong> Desirable criteria:</strong><ul>\n<li> Level 4 Qualification as Internal Quality Assurer. </li>\n<li> Level 3 Qualification in Learning & Development. </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. Hertfordshire champions equality and fairness. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage people to contact us using their preferred communication method. <br><br> To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sue.Mottershead@hertfordshire.gov.uk or Daren.Scotchford@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. 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Hybrid working opportunities available <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> Are you passionate about innovative, inclusive and sustainable transport solutions? 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