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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><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>Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service is proud to be the local authority's direct provider of adult and community education and work-based training, rated \"Good\" by OFSTED in our 2016 inspection. We're searching for a passionate, innovative, and committed individual to become a vital part of our dedicated team and play a vital role in connecting communities to adult learning opportunities. If you're excited to bring fresh ideas, a dynamic approach, and a dedication to supporting residents across the borough to access diverse learning and training opportunities, we'd love to hear from you<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Community%20Engagement%20Coordinator.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong><br> <br>The Community Engagement Coordinator Secondment role , reporting to the Programme Manager is a part-time position (4 days a week) with the following key duties:<br> <ul> <li>Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, local businesses, and nonprofits to expand learning opportunities and build vibrant community networks.</li> <li>Promote inclusive, learning opportunities tailored to local needs, with a focus on engaging priority groups and widening participation</li> <li>Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop initiatives that enhance our curriculum and increase community participation.</li> <li>Identify and pursue opportunities for joint initiatives and innovative programs that expand and enrich our curriculum.</li> <li>Represent our service at outreach and promotional events, effectively raising awareness and signposting to our learning offer. </li> <li>Showcase our community impact through excellent IT and communication skills, documenting impactful stories, outcomes, and insights.</li> <li>Good verbal communication skills; be able to liaise professionally with a range of internal and external stakeholders across the borough.</li> <li>Offer a flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.</li> </ul>If you're ready to inspire, engage, and make a difference in adult learning, apply today and help us make education accessible across our community<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements: </strong><br> <ul> <li>Degree or equivalent or extensive experience </li> <li>English and Math Qualification GCSE or FS L2</li> <li>Evidence of CPD</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <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>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> 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 , Sharon Tassell, Operations and Services Manager, <a href=\"mailto:Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Sharon.Tassell@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>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO1 £38,364-£40,833 Pro-rata (Including London Weighting)","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/15c2dca9-b6eb-4a28-a6a5-8582ab362da6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0bed9c19-c425-429f-a613-a2251588ab28","title":"Assistant Team Manager-Occupational Therapy Team (Adults)","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>PO5 £50,574 - £53,607<br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>£2000<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time/Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 06/12/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>From 11/12/24<br><strong>Reference:</strong>1529<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 recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk 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>The Occupational Therapists within the Occupational Therapy Team assess vulnerable adults with a range of different and complex needs. They complete screenings and assessments and case management, and provide professional and clinical advice and support to vulnerable adults, informal carers and other professionals. <br> <br>The Assistant Team Manager will oversee the allocation process and supervisory arrangements within the team, and will work with the Team Manager to report on all aspects of performance delivery including any impact on workload and staffing pressures. They will provide clinical expertise and advice to team members regarding caseload management and will support staff in their learning and professional development including supporting on joint visits where required.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Assistant%20Team%20Manager-Occupational%20Therapy%20Team.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Provide advice and supervision to support Team in completing statutory/complex assessments of vulnerable adults to determine eligibility and appropriate risk assessments, support and intervention (aids and adaptations) and referrals to other appropriate services <br><br>Risk to the health, safety and wellbeing of clients and their carers is effectively reduced and mitigated. <br> <br>Support team to plan, deliver and oversee support plans or other interventions for a complex caseload. Monitor and where appropriate review cases<br> <br>Provide professional expert advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies in supporting vulnerable adults<br> <br>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure vulnerable adults interests are supported.<br> <br>Maintain properly documented case files, records and information. Prepare standard reports as required.<br> <br>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility<br> <br>Contribute to the Strategic Development of the Service. /Undertake service planning and service review activities<br> <br>Ensure the effective operation of the Occupational Therapy Team<br> <br>Ensure collaboration and support is offered to colleagues in other parts of the service<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Educated to degree standard or equivalent<br> <br>Relevant professional qualification <br> <br>Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC<br> <br>Demonstrable knowledge and experience in assessing complex risk<br> <br>Experience of having to interpret, understand and make judgements on the complex interactions between the risk and protective factors in any given situation when arriving at a decision about whether the vulnerable adults their families and carers is experiencing or is likely to experience significant harm.<br> <br>Have high-level knowledge and skills in gathering information from a range of sources.<br> <br>Make timely judgments and decisions that are based on evidence and thorough analysis of all the information gathered.<br> <br>Demonstrate an ability to support others to draw up specific support plans with clear timescales/outcome that are based on high quality assessments, which are strength based and identify how risks are addressed and mitigated. <br> <br>Systematically monitor and review decisions and plans, advising where they need revising in the light of new information and evaluation of whether the interventions are achieving the planned outcomes.<br> <br>Know about the different methods of intervention and understand their effectiveness.<br> <br>Demonstrate or show evidence of having undertaken and managed to completion no of complex cases and able to demonstrate a high level of conceptualization of critical analysis. <br> <br>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).<br> <br>ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications.<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><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 John McManus at <a href=\"mailto:John.McManus@walthamforest.gov.uk\">John.McManus@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>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO5 £50,574 - £53,607","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/82a0f9e3-8c5f-4ad5-bdb0-90a18fd6c670.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2fe4e2b-bd9d-40c6-ae8e-b56f4ab37855","title":"Senior Analyst","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>PO4 £47,532 - £50,574 <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time - Permanent Contract<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 09/12/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>tbc<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1458<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>We are seeking to appoint two Senior Analysts to join Waltham Forest's Business Intelligence service. These roles will help us deliver our ambitions to <strong>strengthen the use of data and analytics</strong> across the organisation to <strong>support data drive decision-making, drive improvement and deliver on the Council's key priorities and the Mission Waltham Forest ambitions</strong>. <br><br>This is an advert for two roles. The successful candidates will be focused on either <strong>Adults or Children's Social Care</strong> and will work across the organisation and with partner agencies to produce data and analytics solutions, including <strong>strategic assessments, performance reporting, and statutory data returns</strong>. This will ensure that our social care services have access to robust and timely information to help them <strong>make decisions, target resources, and manage risk.</strong> <br><br><strong>This is a hybrid role. There is a requirement to be present a minimum of two days per week (Monday and Tuesday) in Waltham Forest Town Hall. Please note that service demand may require you to be in the office more frequently.</strong> <br><br><strong>Interviews will be conducted at Waltham Forest Town Hall week beginning 4th November 2024.</strong> <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Analyst%20PO4.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Some of the key tasks for these roles will be: <br><br><ul> <li>Identifying user needs and turning them into data and analytics requirements. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and colleagues. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Supporting and influencing within the team to deliver on our agreed priorities. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Identifying, assessing, analysing and mapping appropriate data to use in new analytics products. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Developing and deploying reproducible analytics. </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>We are looking for candidates with: <br><br><ul> <li>Proven experience working in an analytical role with a background in either Children's or Adults social care preferred. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Demonstrable technical expertise in a range of business intelligence and analytics tools, such as Power BI, SQL, R and Python. </li> </ul><br><ul> <li>Strong communication skills and experience of presenting analysis to senior audiences to inform decision-making and prioritisation. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Tenacity and ambition to drive innovation and improvement in the use of data. </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to collaborate and build effective relationships across the organisation and with partner agencies. </li> </ul><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>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 George Harrison - Families Business Intelligence Manager at George.Harrison@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>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":"PO4 £47,532 - £50,574","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-09T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b34a93e7-fa95-4038-80fd-77a815e06b41.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cfa23397-0a11-4eef-a1ec-16602af99d56","title":"Principal Accountant Corporate Capital","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>Resources<br> <br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO6<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£52,584 £55,620 <br><br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>N/A<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> 28/11/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong> 1521<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 role:</strong> <br><br>The Principal Accountant Capital provides support to the Group Accountant Capital in being financial team leading on capital accounting within the organisation. They will be responsible for:<br> <ul> <li>Supporting the production of the capital accounts and notes to the accounts; and</li> <li>providing financial information for management and decision-making in relation to the Capital Programme.</li> </ul>The post holder must be a technically capable Accountant, who can provide support to the organisation's capital decision-making and business planning. They must have sufficient technical expertise to provide financial analysis for the purposes of financial accounting, grant claims, government returns, recharges, pricing etc. They must possess the technical skills to produce accurate accounts, produce relevant notes, undertake quality checks for consistency, and make sure that the organisation is compliant with the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom.<br><br><strong>>></strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/LBWF%20Role%20Profile%20Principal%20Accountant%20Capital%20PO6.pdf\"><strong> Click here to download the Role Profile</strong></a><strong> <<</strong> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Collecting, collating and analysing the information inputs required for the production and maintenance of the organisation's capital strategy, and liaising with and advising managers across the organisation to meet deadlines required for budget and reporting purposes.</li> <li>Preparing and monitoring the capital budget and ensuring that capital project budgets are in line with the approved Capital Programme and coordinating any required changes to capital budgets. </li> <li>Supporting on capital strategy including reporting to relevant boards and providing financial input to capital bids. </li> <li>Supporting on the financial evaluation of capital schemes as part of the development of relevant business cases and the preparation of the financial implications for all Cabinet approvals. </li> <li>Support in providing strategic leadership on the capital reporting process including reporting to CSAMG and Cabinet on capital including forecasts and variances to capital budgets. </li> <li>Manage and maintain the asset register and taking responsibility for asset valuations and ensuring that the process is managed effectively. </li> <li>Support on processing of year-end journals for capital. </li> <li>Lead on capital grants. </li> <li>Support the preparation of capital notes for the Statement of Accounts, including all asset related notes and IFRS16 lease notes. </li> <li>Advising on technical decisions relating to capitalisation. </li> <li>Support on implementation of technical updates to the CIPFA Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in the United Kingdom and other legislative and regulatory changes. </li> <li>Ensuring integrity of financial information and compliance with audit requirements. </li> <li>Assisting with the efficient and timely completion of specific tasks within the annual closing of accounts process and ensuring that information presented in the financial statements complies with the CIPFA Code of Practice and reporting standards. </li> <li>Supporting effective liaison with external and internal auditors, including the efficient filing and retention of documentation, maintaining appropriate audit trails for subsequent retrieval as and when required. </li> <li>Assisting with the production and presentation of complex and diverse financial information to members and other senior stakeholders, that informs service and corporate decision-making. </li> <li>Undertaking specialist project work of a complex nature, preparing reports, representing accountancy services on working groups (including some external groups), and providing financial management and related expertise as and when required.</li> <li>Providing support to other areas of Finance, as directed by the Group Accountant Capital or Chief Accountant.</li> <li>Acting as deputy to the Group Accountant Capital. </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Fully qualified or part qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)or equivalent experience</li> <li>Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development </li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> </ul>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 <a href=\"mailto:mohammed.ahmed01@walthamforest.gov.uk\">mohammed.ahmed01@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>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":"£52,584 £55,620","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a028c384-fc0a-4fe1-a049-025561dbcf77.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bd4ef851-00c1-49c5-9da9-b3270683f9fb","title":"Policy Officer - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>***Internal Applicants Only***</strong><br><br><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£47,532 - £50,574 (PO4)<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 6th of December 2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>w/c 9th of December<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1543<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>As a Policy Officer you will play a key role in the development and delivery of the Council's ambitions, working closely with senior officers and elected members. You will get to work on the organisation's priorities, providing high quality policy advice, helping to develop new and exciting approaches to support the Council in tackling cross-cutting challenges, and delivering a wide range of projects. <br> <br>This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work on high-profile pieces of work. Current priorities which you can expect to be working on as part of this role are:<ul> <li>Implementing Mission Waltham Forest, the Council's corporate strategy which sets out the Council's plan for a more equal borough by 2030.</li> <li>Supporting a transformation programme aimed at tackling the financial challenge and improving residents' experience. </li> </ul><br>Mission Waltham Forest sets out the Council's plan for more equal borough by 2030. It is our commitment to all our residents to tackle the fundamental challenges facing them and drive the change within the Council that is needed to achieve this.<br> <br>This is a fast-paced role working across council services and our partners in a dynamic and influential team. The successful applicant will have a positive, can-do approach to supporting the council in delivering our missions for Waltham Forest. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Policy%20Officer%20PO4.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Provide high quality policy advice, support and guidance to senior officers, Cabinet, and council members</li> <li>Monitor wider policy developments of relevance to the council and identify their implications and our responses</li> <li>Support the development of cross-cutting strategy, policy and transformation programmes through pro-active research, consultation and analysis</li> <li>Use diverse participatory methods to involve a range of stakeholders in the development of strategies and policies</li> <li>Support the implementation and delivery of projects, programmes and strategies</li> <li>Actively contribute to the successful delivery of the vision for the Strategy & Change team and the wider Chief Executive Directorate and the wider organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues to continuously innovate the service</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>Educated to degree standard or equivalent in-work experience<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest<br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks<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 Sophie Lantreibecq, Strategy & Policy Manager at <a href=\"mailto:sophie.lantreibecq@walthamforest.gov.uk\">sophie.lantreibecq@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":"£47,532 - £50,574 (PO4)","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c7254284-9f8b-473f-ad74-d918dd51c3d4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0135b37-87a6-405c-9e42-247acd619462","title":"Maingrade Education Psychologist","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<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> TBC<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1230<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 role:</strong> <br> <br><strong>2 Maingrade Educational Psychologists - Permanent, Full-time (36hrs) and Part time applications are equally welcomed.</strong><br> <br><strong>1 Maingrade Educational Psychologist - (Maternity cover) Full-time (36hrs) Fixed Term contract, 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> </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>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":"£46,525 - £61,848","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cb1269a2-4863-4341-b3bd-b2162995e177.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a801eea2-0047-40a6-b7ed-dbf408c3a02d","title":"Lecturer","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> equivalent hourly rate £26.75- £36.36 (pro rata salary £25,295- £34,384 including London Allowance<br>two positions available<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Part-time, Permanent<br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>minimum 6hr<br> <br><strong>Weeks per year:</strong> 52<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 06/12/24<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>12/12/24<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1515<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 recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>Are you an enthusiastic and innovative lecturer passionate about adult education? Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service, rated \"Good\" by OFSTED, is expanding to include two dynamic Lecturers in <strong>Creative, Textiles and Horticulture </strong>to help us achieve our \"Outstanding\" goal.<br><br><strong>What We Offer:</strong><br> <ul> <li>\n<strong>Supportive Team:</strong> Collaborate in an environment that values high standards and inclusivity.</li> <li>\n<strong>Meaningful Impact:</strong> Empower diverse learners to achieve their goals and develop essential skills.</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Growth:</strong> Access pathways to enhance your teaching practice and contribute to excellence.</li> </ul><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <ul> <li>\n<strong>Course Delivery:</strong> Plan and deliver courses that inspire learners from varied backgrounds.</li> <li>\n<strong>Inclusive Focus:</strong> Promote equal opportunities and foster a supportive environment for all learners.</li> <li>\n<strong>Team Collaboration:</strong> Contribute to a team committed to educational excellence.</li> <li>\n<strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Ensure sessions meet high standards and comply with Ofsted requirements.</li> <li>\n<strong>Innovative Teaching:</strong> Create quality materials that enhance participation.</li> <li>\n<strong>Innovative Teaching:</strong> Create quality materials that enhance participation.</li> <li>\n<strong>Learner Support:</strong> Track and assess progress, providing feedback and maintaining accurate records.</li> </ul><br><strong>Learner Support:</strong> <br> <br>If you're committed to educational excellence and are ready to make a difference, apply today to join our dedicated team!<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><br> <ul> <li>Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.</li> <li>Either hold or be working towards an introductory Level 3 post-16 teaching qualification.</li> <li>Possess or be pursuing an internal quality assurer award or equivalent.</li> </ul><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20profile%20-%20Lecturer%201.pdf\"><strong>> Click here to download the Role Profile <</strong></a><br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check</li> </ul>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 Sharon Tassell at <a href=\"mailto:Sharon.Tassell@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Sharon.Tassell@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":"equivalent hourly rate £26.75- £36.36 (pro rata salary £25,295- £34,384 including London Allowance","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dc034757-888d-41d3-aa48-a507e5ac44fd.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":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36f77767-8dcb-422e-9127-ae0dc04d6946.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"97ebf0dd-9564-4b97-a4b4-495114a88593","title":"Enforcement 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>£37,068 - £38,058<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time Permanent<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 (Tuesday-Saturday - Shift Working)<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 06/12/2024 <br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1525<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>To work within the councils policy and legislative frameworks to ensure that borough wide service is delivered within the required standards through a Neighborhood approach. To work as part of a professional team and support the manager in dealing with all aspects of Street Trading. This includes having substantial expert knowledge of Street Trading and Markets including wide ranging technical knowledge from an extensive range of legislation and the ability to apply it. To be able to investigate offences to a high standard with minimal supervision and to take the appropriate action to achieve compliance and to be able to see the bigger picture. You will be required to carryout routine inspections and have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships as you will be dealing with licence holders, business owners and members of the public. You must be able to accurately maintain financial, administrative, and investigative records in accordance with service standards and best practice. You will be required to work with a wide range of internal and external bodies to achieve objectives and have experience of monitoring service providers and gathering data / intelligence for the production of performance reports and implementing corrective action.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Street%20Trading%20Enforcement%20Officer.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br> <br>To investigate offences of breaches of licence terms and conditions to a high standard with minimal supervision and to take the appropriate action to achieve compliance and to be able to see the bigger picture.<br> <br>To carryout routine inspections and have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships.<br> <br>To preparation and presentation of case files for legal proceedings.<br> <br>To conduct research, and diagnose complex problems/issues / requirements and develop innovative strategic solutions and to present them in a coherent manner.<br> <br>To work with a range of partners on the development and/or the delivery of joint action plans.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Excellent levels of numeracy and literacy <br> <br>Equivalent professional or industry qualifications directly relevant to the job profile<br> <br>Experience of using office-based IT systems including word, excel and PowerPoint and able to quickly learn new systems as required.<br> <br>Must be physically fit and health with the ability to walk long distances <br> <br>Must hold a valid driving license and access to a vehicle <br> <br>Occasionally the post will be expected to work from other locations, evening and weekends <br> <br>The working days for this role are Tuesday - Saturday based on a shift pattern<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>Suitable driver's license; <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 Abdul Komor - Street Trading Manager at <a href=\"mailto:abdul.komor@walthamforest.gov.uk\">abdul.komor@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":"£37,068 - £38,058","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7b7f9648-f9ef-426e-a911-b42eff71d35a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5dd914e-e21b-4eb9-bf07-1ba1ba44250a","title":"Housing Senior Practitioner","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>Place<br> <br><strong>Grade: </strong>PO2<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>£41,442 to £44,331 PA <br><br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>N/A<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time Permanent <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 hpw<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 15/12/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>13/01/2025 TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong> 1542<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. A great example of this commitment recently saw the release of a number of homes that were made available to people who live or work in the borough at discounted market rents.<br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest's Homeless Prevention and Assessment Team deliver a customer focused service, supporting residents to achieve positive and sustainable housing outcomes. <br> <br>We are looking for an inspired, innovative, and committed individual to join the team.<br> <br>You should have a keen interest in preventing homelessness, the ability to work with individuals to resolve their housing issues and have experience of having worked within a statutory homeless prevention service.<br> <br>The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge and experience of working with the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) and a proven track record of preventing homelessness, delivering a comprehensive housing advice service to residents with housing issues across all tenures, whilst understanding the issues faced by homeless clients and the Council's legal duties to them.<br> <br>In addition to the above, you must be able to demonstrate your experience of managing complex cases, providing support to more junior staff, working within a busy environment and work to tight deadlines.<br> <br>Your ability to communicate clearly and effectively to customers, landlords, accommodation providers, partner organisations and other professionals whilst providing a high quality of service and customer care to all groups of the community is essential. <br><br><strong>>> </strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/2020%20Snr%20Practitioner%20-%20Housing%20Options%20and%20Assessments%20PO2.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the Role Profile </strong></a><strong><<</strong> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>To provide supervisory support to Housing Options Officers through provision of management, professional expertise, skills and advice to ensure high quality services are delivered within Prevention and Assessments</li> <li>To support team managers with service development, staff supervision and other management responsibilities.</li> <li>To enable the delivery of a more efficient and effective homeless prevention and assessment service and assist in the development of policies and procedures.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>3 A levels or equivalent through experience </li> <li>Demonstrable ability in written English and basic mathematics</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>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. </li> </ul>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 Sharron Stewart <a href=\"mailto:sharron.stewartt@walthamforest.gov.uk\">sharron.stewartt@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or Gbemi Tinubu-Pratt <a href=\"mailto:gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk\">gbemi.tinubu-pratt@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>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":"£41,442 to £44,331 PA","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-15T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c5ec2e03-e997-458a-823a-0a32cad72b82.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c516eb24-ab87-4744-bd5a-787688fde8d6","title":"Senior Placement Officer -INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>***Internal Applicants Only***</strong><br><br><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO2 £41,442 - £44,331<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-time<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 hours Monday to Friday<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 30/12/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br> <br><strong>DBS check:</strong> Standard<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1506<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 recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>To lead on the brokerage of services on behalf of residents who have specific social care needs, using expert knowledge of client groups, systems, care markets and negotiation skills to ensure that appropriate, value for money care is commissioned. To manage and support junior staff. To manage and support junior staff. To ensure referrals for discharges from hospital are facilitated in a responsive way to the targeted timeframes of the NHSE guidance (7 days a week, 8am - 8pm) and within 3 hours of a resident becoming optimised for discharge. To respond in a timely way to community referrals to source and purchase appropriate settings to meet the needs of the residents<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Placement%20Officer%20PO2.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Refer to role Profile<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>(Indicative)GCSE in English and Maths or Equivalent <br> <br>Relevant experience in working in a brokerage function or with the defined client group<br> <br>Willingness to gain a Commissioning & Purchasing accredited qualification<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 Michelle Cole-Frame, Brokerage Manager at <a href=\"mailto:Michelle.Cole-Frame@Walthamforest.gov.uk\">Michelle.Cole-Frame@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":"PO2 £41,442 - £44,331","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a77971d6-6e8b-43f6-ae00-6252ad549dea.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a8403ede-27a6-4f16-a995-d2757c426916","title":"Social Worker","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: £</strong>36,567.00 - 46,041.00<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>Up to £3,000<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> Until further notice <br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): To be confirmed</strong><br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1033<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 role:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest's Children's Service has big ambitions for the future - and is a place where you can realise yours.<br><br>If you are a dedicated and creative Social Worker who has completed the ASYE programme and looking to make your mark, develop your career and improve the lives of Looked After Children, our forward-thinking People's Directorate should be your next career destination.<br><br>We are a supportive, challenging, and inspirational service, striving towards the shared purpose of achieving independence, choice and the best outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Join us and you will help us to become a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop Social Work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.<br><br>We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Looked After Children teams. LBWF offers a retention bonus of £3,000, which is paid annually i.e. £1,500 paid in the salary for June and December. This bonus is subject to conditions. <br><br><a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ChildrensSocialWorker.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>To support children and young people who are looked after.<br> <ul> <li>To formulate, prepare and implement Care Plans and Pathway Plans</li> <li>To manage a caseload including those in care proceedings, attend Court, prepare court statements and care plans and represent the Local Authority</li> <li>To prepare and present a range of reports, including reports for Court, Child Care Reviews, Professional and Planning meetings</li> <li>Complete assessments for children, young people and their families</li> <li>Involve children, young people, their families and other professionals in meetings and support them with decision making</li> <li>To have knowledge of services relevant to individuals, families, carers, groups and communities</li> <li>To work with children, young people and their families where reunification is the plan</li> <li>Conduct assessments of Children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure Children, young people and carers are supported</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Supports colleagues in the team. </li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>Proven social work experience /placement in a Children & Families setting/ minimum of one year's post qualifying experience</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked after children, including relevant legislation, guidance & procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Able to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in child care policy and practice</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and Acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Continued professional body registration; </li> </ul><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>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 Lisa Watson Team Manager at Lisa.Watson@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":"36,567.00 - 46,041.00","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/be79b3d8-6ee1-482e-8a1e-c73fc6f188ff.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a878f7a9-5714-4b93-b684-2dd062f20c61","title":"AD Integrated Commissioning (Adults)","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>AD£91,871.19 - £103,848.40<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full time/ Permanent<br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 19/12/2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>6th and 7th of January 2025<br><strong>Reference:</strong>1547<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><strong>Assistant Director Integrated Commissioning (Adults)</strong><br> <br>The London Borough of Waltham Forest, in partnership with the NHS North-East London ICB, are seeking an exceptional, dynamic senior leader for the Integrated Health and Social Care Commissioning Team. <br> <br>Waltham Forest is leading the way in delivering both integrated delivery and planning of care services. This post is a key role in the developing Waltham Forest place-based team and presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. <br> <br>Waltham Forest, a bustling tapestry of cultures and innovation, transcends the traditional borough label-it's a dynamic community that thrives on diversity. Your strategic commissioning acumen will set an unparalleled standard for excellence in a council ardently committed to redefining services. We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.<br> <br>The <strong>Assistant Director Integrated Commissioning</strong> in Waltham Forest provides strategic policy direction, leadership, operational management, and financial control for the Integrated Commissioning Team. <br> <br>Key responsibilities:<br> <ul> <li>\n<strong>Strategic Leadership</strong>: Leading on integrated commissioning and market development for adult social care, ensuring that commissioned services meet all statutory, professional, and legislative requirements</li> <li>\n<strong>Operational Oversight</strong>: Planning and ensuring service delivery within a complex and diverse service area, controlling operational activities, and ensuring professional standards are delivered</li> <li>\n<strong>Collaboration</strong>: Working with local people and partners across health, social care, and the voluntary sector to improve health and wellbeing for all communities</li> </ul>The portfolio will have focus on adults' services across the Social Care and Health systems. This post will lead on the strategic commissioning of adult health and social care and will also lead the social care contract management, quality and brokerage functions.<br> <br>We are looking for extensive experience in Local Government Social Care commissioning, including the delivery of national targets, experience of integrated working between the NHS and local government, evidence of delivering transformational change programmes, and a proven ability to be both flexible and agile at a strategic level. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, experienced leader with significant experience of navigating the decision-making processes and governance arrangements across the health and care system.<br> <br>As a senior leader in the council, you will play a central role in the strategic vision of Mission Waltham Forest and supporting the preparation for CQC inspection as well as shaping the vision and delivery of the ambitions of Waltham Forest Health and Care Partnership. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20AD%20Integrated%20Commissioning%20%28Adults%29.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Proven track record of developing and implementing effective commissioning strategies and plans in a health and social care context to secure improvements outcomes, efficiencies and value for money.</li> <li>Proven experience of successfully managing high value contracts, leading commercial negotiations and developing partnership arrangements.</li> <li>Proven change management experience.</li> <li>Substantial relevant experience of managing specialist services which support complex service delivery.</li> <li>Experience of managing services through a Section 75 agreement.</li> <li>Understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and other legislation relevant to social care, housing and public procurement.</li> <li>Experienced project manager with an excellent understanding of project management methodologies and systems.</li> <li>Extensive experience of managing change effectively across a service area.</li> <li>Substantial experience of managing significant budgets and resources.</li> <li>Significant experience of writing reports, specifications and agreements. </li> <li>Authority and credibility to build relationships influence and engage successfully with colleagues, partners and clients at all levels in complex or politically sensitive situations.</li> <li>Excellent research, analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills, demonstrating the ability to identify and diagnose complex problems/issues / requirements and develop innovative strategic solutions.</li> <li>Initiative, strategic and political awareness demonstrated in problem solving and decision making.</li> <li>Excellent time management skills to manage a complex workload prioritise and set deadlines and cope with conflicting and changing demands.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br> <br>Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.<br> <br>Post graduate qualification. <br> <br>Relevant professional qualification.<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>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 Boon, <a href=\"mailto:sue.boon1@nhs.net\">sue.boon1@nhs.net</a> Director of Delivery Waltham Forest.<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":"AD £91,871.19 - £103,848.40","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c6cefafb-74cf-407c-8777-9fa476f4a085.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05989874-52df-41bd-96ca-4e1b6565351b","title":"Peripatetic Music Teacher","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> Dependent on work type and experience - in the range of £22.95-£34.43 per hour<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Casual<br><strong>Working hours per week:</strong> Various<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>20/12/2024 <br> <br><strong>Reference:</strong>1089<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 Mayor of London's Good Work Standard 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 role:</strong><br> <br>Waltham Forest Music Service Peripatetic Instrumental/Vocal Tutor Waltham Forest Music Service (WFMS) is looking for enthusiastic and experienced instrumental/vocal tutors to work in schools and other settings delivering class, group and individual tuition. Class teaching experience is not compulsory but a willingness to develop in this area is required. We are looking to appoint someone who can be flexible in delivery and is keen to be involved in a variety of exciting music programmes within the borough. <br> <br>WFMS is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/PeripateticMusicTeacher.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </strong></a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br>Refer to Role Profile<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Refer to Role Profile<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>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>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 Mary Mycroft, Head of Waltham Forest Music Service at mary.mycroft@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":"Dependent on work type and experience - in the range of £22.95-£34.43 per hour","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/45052f66-5516-466b-9042-72f67085da1b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"355e62cb-005a-4078-aeb8-3e9df64e69d1","title":"Project Manager Building Works","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>PO6 £52,584 - £55,620 <br><br><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Fulltime- 9-month Fixed Term. <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 Hybrid - Working 3-4 days on-site, 1 day work from home.<br><br><strong>Application Deadline: 03/01/2025 </strong> <br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>Week commencing 20th January 2025 <br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1534<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>Responsible for leading the development, planning, and delivery of a complex, long-term housing refurbishment scheme, ensuring that all phases are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards, in full compliance with TPC contractual requirements.<br> <br>Additionally, oversee the project management of the transition phase, including the mobilisation and demobilisation of key service providers for both repairs and maintenance (R&M) and planned works, ensuring seamless integration and continuity of service.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Project%20Manager%20Building%20Works%20PO6.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Manage processes across all projects to ensure outcomes align with TPC contractual and regulatory requirements and agreed Task Orders.</li> <li>Oversee multi-disciplinary teams of consultants and contractors in the planning and execution of Building Works contracts.</li> <li>Lead and engage with key stakeholders throughout project development, ensuring alignment at all stages</li> <li>Ensure policies and works are developed and delivered with resident engagement and colleague consultation, meeting leaseholder consultation requirements.</li> <li>Manage financial aspects and duties related to projects in line with agreed Task Orders.</li> <li>Prepare reports within required timeframes for governance approvals.</li> <li>Present project updates to senior management and at public consultations.</li> <li>Promote clear communication and ensure high-quality outcomes.</li> <li>Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and key issues.</li> <li>Implement Safe Systems of Work </li> <li>Maintain Risk and Opportunity Registers.</li> <li>Prepare feasibility studies, tender documents, and contract variations; monitor contractor progress on-site.</li> <li>Conduct post-project reviews, analyze results, and benchmark performance.</li> <li>Manage project Change Control processes and monitor project delivery through performance reviews.</li> <li>Propose development plans to senior staff as needed.</li> <li>Complete benchmarking requirements accurately and within deadlines.</li> <li>Lead dispute resolution and escalation processes in the best interest of the Council and stakeholders.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>• Experience in project management at a managerial level, aligned with the responsibilities of the role.<br>• Extensive experience in managing contracts and projects across various disciplines, collaborating effectively with staff at all levels to achieve desired outcomes.<br>• Background in commercial property or construction environments.<br>• Proven track record in producing and presenting performance and management-level reports.<br>• Experience managing housing, commercial, and retail construction projects.<br>• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.<br>• Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for actions and decisions within the scope of accountability.<br>• Capable of working under tight deadlines, delivering best-value outcomes, and making sound decisions while knowing when to escalate.<br>• Strong organisational skills with expertise in project and financial management.<br>• Innovative, motivated, and able to drive team performance.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.<br>• Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, Property and GIS databases, Northgate (training provided), and CRM systems.<br>• Extensive experience in managing contracts and projects across various disciplines, collaborating effectively with staff at all levels to achieve desired outcomes.<br> <ul> <li>Experience of liaising with residents</li> <li>Knowledge of Asbestos Regulations.</li> <li>Housing legislation and regulations with particular reference to repairs, maintenance<br> </li> </ul><strong>Indicative Qualifications</strong> <br> <br>Educated to degree level in a related field and/or suitable Project / construction management qualification commensurate with the post and/or significant relevant experience.<br> <ul> <li>Relevant Building qualification, NVQ, ONC, Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area</li> <li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li> <li>Experience in working for a social housing landlord in either a local authority or a housing association</li> </ul><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 [Sharon-Leigh Gordon, AD -Housing Repairs and Planned Works at <a href=\"mailto:sharon-leigh.gordon@walthamforest.gov.uk\">sharon-leigh.gordon@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>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":"PO6 £52,584 - £55,620","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/db89b093-12a3-494b-9241-2b911bf7451d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"372b5524-5f7d-482d-a059-a859673fb174","title":"Deputy Center 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>PO4 £46,041 - £ 49,083 <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time- Permanent<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline: 08</strong>/12/2024<br><br><strong>Reference: </strong>1513<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>We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our team. Key duties include managing and developing the Centre, supporting staff, safeguarding children, meeting the needs of children and young people, and ensuring compliance with OFSTED regulations. The role requires 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends. Candidates must have experience with vulnerable children with complex needs, strong assessment report writing skills, and excellent written and oral communication. A minimum of NVQ level 5 is required and or is currently undertaking level 5 and have experience running a residential children home<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Deputy%20Manager%20PO4.pdf\"> <strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Supporting the registered manager</strong>: Working with the registered manager to run the Centre, including deputizing for them when needed. </li> <li>\n<strong>Managing staff</strong>: Ensuring staff are properly trained and equipped to carry out their duties, and that they adhere to policies and procedures. </li> <li>\n<strong>Managing the Centre</strong>: Ensuring the Centre meets regulatory requirements, such children home regulation, health and safety regulations, and that all incidents are reported. </li> <li>\n<strong>Managing the budget</strong>: Co-managing the Centre budget. </li> <li>\n<strong>Developing plans</strong>: Developing and updating placement plans, Care plans, risk assessments, and positive handling plans. </li> <li>\n<strong>Providing care</strong>: Ensuring a high standard of care for the children and young people in the Centre. </li> <li>\n<strong>Liaising with others</strong>: Liaising with social workers, schools, and other agencies. </li> <li>Participating in the on-call duty system</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li><strong>Level 5 Diploma</strong></li> </ul>A Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a similar qualification is often required.<ul> <li><strong>Experience</strong></li> </ul>Previous experience in a similar role in a residential setting is usually essential. This may include at least two years of experience in the social care sector.<ul> <li><strong>Knowledge</strong></li> </ul>A strong knowledge of childcare, child development, and the impact of trauma is often required. You should also have knowledge of OFSTED legislation and the Children's Home Regulations and experience in deputizing a children home or a running a children home.<br> <ul> <li><strong>Skills</strong></li> </ul>Strong leadership and communication skills are often required. You should also be able to use your own initiative and exercise sound judgment<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>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 [Raul Jaque <a href=\"mailto:raul.jaque@walthamforest.gov.uk\">raul.jaque@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":"PO4 £46,041 - £ 49,083","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/434b97b4-bebf-4113-9643-ddcfc316a234.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba1021f0-d2fb-48fc-9128-b3dc03e9690f","title":"Private Sector Housing Team 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>£54,129-£57,201 <br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent Full time<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 13/12/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1531<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>Would you like to be part of one of the most ambitious property licensing schemes in London? <br><br>We're looking to recruit a permanent Team Manager to support the Council's Private Sector Housing enforcement and licensing functions.<br><br>Waltham Forest is designated as a Selective Licensing area in 18 of its 20 wards and was one of the first Councils to adopt and use powers to impose financial penalties as an alternative to prosecution proceedings.<br><br>Waltham Forest also have a borough wide Additional licensing to compliment Mandatory HMO Licensing.<br><br>As Team Manager of the private sector licensing and enforcement team, the successful candidates will further develop the enforcement and development of the licensing schemes and manage a team of officers responsible for the enforcement and administration of the schemes.<br><br>The appointed manager will display a commitment to strong enforcement actions using the full range of available powers. Displaying excellent verbal and written communication skills and flexibility in working patterns and practices. The successful candidate will play a central role in the delivery of housing enforcement and licensing objectives.<br><br>Appointed officers will ensure that all aspects of commerciality are fully integrated into their day to day role.<br><br>We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated manager with a demonstrable commitment to top quality regulatory services, with relevant qualifications and/or experience.<br><br>The Council will offer appropriate support to successful candidates in their professional development<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Team_Manager_Regulatory_Services.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references <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 Stacey Walkes Private Sector Housing and Licensing Team Manager <a href=\"mailto:stacey.walkes@walthamforest.gov.uk\">stacey.walkes@walthamforest.gov.uk</a><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":"£54,129-£57,201","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d97036d2-d79b-43bb-a439-9611ae83d905.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"67ed1686-9e0e-448e-a444-bc404abb713c","title":"Engineer LLFA","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>£44,331 - £47,532<br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full time - Fixed term 12 Months with option to extend<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline: </strong>06/12/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>W/C 16/12/2024<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1528<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's Lead Local Flood Authority are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with experience in SuDS and Flood Risk Management to work within the Councils LLFA team and with external consultants to progress flood mitigation projects for four Critical Drainage Areas within the borough. <br><br>You will undertake vetting and approval of major and minor SuDS drainage applications, as part of the LLFA role as a statutory consultee within the planning process. Undertake reviews of site-specific flood risk assessments, provide drainage comments on planning applications, and attend pre-application advice meetings when required. <br>The Role also involves assisting with the management of the Councils Gully Cleansing Programme, including supervision of minor highway drainage works.<br><br>We are looking for a highly motivated person to become a valuable member of our team. <br><br>The post is ideally suited to a graduate with relevant experience in drainage, SuDS, and related climate change/environmental project works. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/LLFA%20Engineer_230817.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>To develop and deliver the Council's duties in producing, maintaining and implementing the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.<br><br>To provide support and guidance to the vetting and approval of major and minor SuDS drainage applications within the planning approval process, as part of the Lead Local Flood Authorities role as a statutory consultee within the planning process.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br><strong>Indicative Qualifications</strong><br><br>Civil Engineering (or similar) first degree and subsequent proven industry record.<br><br>Evidence of recent training on subjects related to the post.<br><br>Chartered or incorporated membership of a relevant engineering institution. (Desirable) <br><br><strong>Evidence of :</strong><br><br>• Planning, programming and monitoring workloads, resources and budgets.<br><br>• Development, Design and Implementation of Schemes / Projects.<br><br>• Stakeholder consultation <br><br>• Previous, relevant management/supervisory responsibility<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br><br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br><br>Continued professional body registration; <br><br>Suitable driver's license; <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 John Clayton (Principal Engineer- Flood Risk Management) at <a href=\"mailto:john.clayton@walthamforest.gov.uk\">john.clayton@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":"£44,331 - £47,532","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c2f199f5-a505-4af9-9d29-20a4b97353fd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"404b5039-f6d8-47f8-8359-515aaee09d0b","title":"Inspections 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>£35,577 - £36,567<br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time Permanent<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: 36</strong><br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Friday 05/12/2024<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1512<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>The Planning Enforcement service has recently been brought back into the Planning Team. A new re-energized team working within Development Management will provide an end to end planning enforcement service. The Inspections Officers are crucial to this, investigating potential breaches of planning control and recommending the right course of action to reach the best outcome. <br> <br>You will need to have an understanding of planning law and be able to interpret plans and drawings, collate accurate information and prepare formal notices and statements. Crucially you will need to be able to handle difficult people effectively, as you will be going out on site investigating complaints.<br> <br>Ideally you will have, or be working towards, a town planning qualification (or related discipline) or have relevant work experience of planning enforcement. But most of all we are looking for people who have the potential and ambition to excel. <br> <br>We are a diverse, friendly and welcoming team based in our historic refurbished town hall. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Inspections%20officer%20RP%20%281%29.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, undertake site visits, take photos and measurements </li> <li>Liaise with land owners, agents and interested parties</li> <li>Recommend best course of action, draft notices, letters, appeal statements </li> <li>Ensure records are updated accurately </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>Town Planning or related degree (or working towards this); or<br> <br>Post qualification experience in any planning related discipline; or<br> <br>Proven work experience investigation skills in planning enforcement<br> <br>Working towards membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute <br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>Suitable driver's license; <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 Justin Carr at <a href=\"mailto:justin.carr@walthamforest.gov.uk\">justin.carr@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":"£35,577 - £36,567","publishDate":"2024-12-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-05T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/be50b1fa-588e-4472-95b7-588cc6dda53f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1ed5833e-e871-4818-b35c-24955c257266","title":"Housing Options Operations 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>Place<br> <br><strong>Grade:</strong> PO7<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>£55,620 - £58,692<br> <br><strong>Assignment type: </strong>Permanent<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time <br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 20/12/2024<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1517<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 role:</strong> <br><br>If you have the passion, creativity and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives we would love to hear from you. <br> <br>As Housing Options Operations Manager you will strategically manage, develop, organise, and control the provision of advice and information to prevent homelessness and reduce admission into temporary accommodation. You will lead and develop approaches to manage the housing needs of residents and deliver the Borough's duties in relation to the Housing Act, the Homelessness Reduction Act, and other associated legislation. <br> <br>You will be one of three Operational Managers reporting to the Head of Prevention and Assessment responsible for the full range of duties to residents that are homeless or in housing need.<br><br>We're looking for a confident and motivational Operations Manager, who is proactive, adaptable and can create an encouraging working culture focused on getting positive outcomes for our residents. <br><br>Your record of providing excellent outcomes for residents will be backed by a strong knowledge and understanding of homelessness legislation, as well as the practical day to day challenges that come with leading a Housing Options Service. <br><br>As an experienced manager, you'll understand how to manage a team working under pressure whilst delivering a first class service. <br> <br>This is a varied role and other duties may include leading the development of funding bids or commissioning external partners to help us achieve our goals. You will be central in developing effective monitoring and reporting arrangements locally and nationally as required by Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, and other statutory bodies as necessary.<br><br><strong>>> </strong><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Housing%20Options%20Operations%20Manager%20PO7%20%282024%29.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the Role Profile</strong></a><strong> <<</strong> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>To strategically manage and develop a team of Housing Options Assessment Managers and the Officers within their teams. You will ensure systems are followed and developed where required. You will ensure a clear focus on preventing homelessness wherever possible and ensure your teams carry out the Borough's statutory duties in a timely and robust way. You will represent the Borough at key multi-agency partnership forums a and boards.<br><br>This is a time of growth and change for our service and your will be a clear senior lead in developing and improving the Prevention and Assessment Service and our relationship with residents, assessing our service delivery from the resident's perspective and identifying areas for improvement. <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Educated to degree level or equivalent standard, or with extensive and comparable experience of this or a similar role.</li> <li>Detailed and extensive knowledge of legislation governing homelessness and associated responsibilities of local government.</li> <li>Extensive experience of management, leadership and bringing about change and improvements in challenging environments.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; </li> <li>Suitable driver's license; </li> </ul><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>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 Phil Taylor, Interim Head of Prevention & Assessment at <a href=\"mailto:phil.taylor@walthamforest.gov.uk\">phil.taylor@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>The Council's preference is for online application. 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**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** Community Engagement Coordinator

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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PO1 £38,364-£40,833 Pro-rata (Including London Weighting)

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