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Our Children and Families team is determined to make Bristol a city where every child belongs and every child gets the best start in life, whatever circumstances they are born into. We are committed to improving the life chances of children in care and care experienced young adults and support young people into permanency and independence. We are especially proud of our strengths-based work in systemic practice and the positive culture in our team.</p>\n<p>As our Head of Service for Permanency and Specialist Services, you will work alongside other senior members of the directorate to deliver on our vision for our children and families. It’s a busy and interesting role, with real opportunities to make a difference to children and young people’s lives.</p>\n<p><strong>Your role</strong></p>\n<p>Joining a stable, committed, and innovative senior leadership team, your focus will be on our children in care, care experienced young adults, disabled children, fostering, our children’s homes and regulated services and our Hope Virtual School. You will take a lead for Bristol in ensuring our regionalised adoption arrangements deliver a high-quality service.</p>\n<p>The service puts children and young people at its heart, delivering focussed interventions to safeguard children and support them into permanency and independence.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone with the vision and capability to develop services that improve outcomes for children and young people. You will have well-developed leadership skills, including the ability to manage, motivate and inspire people. A registered and qualified social worker, with strong frontline experience in children’s services, you’ll know what good practice looks like and how to achieve it with and through others. You’ll also be used to partnership working, analytical problem-solving and budgetary management. Highly developed advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills are important.</p>\n<p><strong>The benefits</strong></p>\n<p>In return you’ll have access to a range of valuable benefits including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. We place high value on creating an inclusive, healthy workplace and offer a range of flexible working options and family friendly policies.</p>\n<p><strong>How do I apply?</strong></p>\n<p>To apply please go to our careers site and submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Midnight 24 November 2024.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to be held on Tuesday 10 December 2024.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>No agencies please. </strong></p>\n<p><em>At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Women, Black and racially minoritised candidates, and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within senior leadership roles of Bristol City Council. 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Has the ability to build warm and positive relationships with children and their families and a willingness to work as part of a team.<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>A competent level of understanding in English.</li> <li>Prepared to work or be working to achieve NVQ level 2 or 3 in Early Years and Care and Education.</li> <li>Some experience of direct working with children in a Care, Early Years Education and/or Play setting.</li> <li>Understanding of Child development and the needs of young children in a childcare setting.</li> <li>Awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage.</li> <li>An understanding of children with SEND.</li> <li>Awareness of Safeguarding/Child Protection policies and procedures.</li> <li>Awareness of OFSTED requirements.</li> <li>Occasional working in the evenings and weekends</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Paediatric First Aid.</li> <li>Food & Hygiene Certificate</li> <li>Experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities</li> <li>Ability to provide a flexible and calm response to children and families.</li> </ul> <br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. 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If so, then this will be the perfect role for you!<br><br>We're looking to bring on board a Cleaner to join our welcoming and dedicated Estate Services team. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality cleaning service in a variety of sites across Sussex and Surrey, whilst putting the needs of our customers first. You will be provided with a work vehicle and a fuel card, so you definitely won't be out of pocket! You will complete a variety of tasks and be motivated to work on your own without supervision. You will ensure health & safety regulations are adhered to in order to provide a safe environment for our customers.<br><br><strong>What you'll have</strong><ul> <li>Experience of undertaking cleaning duties.</li> <li>Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to.</li> <li>The ability to use a smartphone to access company emails and log repair and health & safety issues.</li> <li>A full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points and no serious motoring offences within the last 10 years. You must also have a minimum of 2 years driving experience.</li>\n</ul><strong>Advert closing date: 26th November 2024 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,751","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0be0776c-8cd4-4223-8b27-5b71338a7065.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1da2cc73-925b-4185-b8f4-28fd86085bbe","title":"Tenancy Fraud Senior","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Kent, London, Sussex, Midlands, Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"Join Our Housing Team permanently as a <strong>Tenancy Fraud Senior!</strong><br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid role, 2 days a week at one of our main offices (London, Kent, Sussex, Midlands, or Isle of Wight) with occasional travel as needed.<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> At Southern Housing, we're on a mission to create vibrant communities where everyone has a safe and proud place to call home. As one of the UK's largest housing providers, we manage over 77,000 homes across London, the South East, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, supporting more than 167,000 residents. We leverage our size to drive positive change locally.<br><br>Our unique culture is built on:<ul> <li>\n<strong>HEART values:</strong> Honest, Efficient, Accountable, Respectful, and Trustworthy</li> <li><strong>Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I)</strong></li> <li><strong>Collaborative and fun work environment</strong></li> <li><strong>Focus on work-life balance and wellbeing</strong></li>\n</ul><strong>The Role:</strong> As a Tenancy Fraud Senior, you'll lead a team of experts to foster a strong anti-fraud culture. You'll collaborate across multiple teams, leveraging regional strengths to support local services. <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Lead and manage your team to proactively investigate tenancy fraud</li> <li>Conduct risk-based data matching</li> <li>Handle a caseload of investigations</li> <li>Stay updated on key legislation and apply it effectively</li> <li>Collaborate across teams to identify and mitigate tenancy fraud risks</li> <li>Develop a risk-based framework for data matching</li> <li>Ensure compliance in processes like succession and RTB applications</li>\n</ul><strong>What You'll Need:</strong><ul> <li>Experience in a highly regulated environment</li> <li>Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) or equivalent qualification</li> <li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills</li> <li>Strong decision-making abilities and ownership of your work</li> <li>Keen eye for detail and ability to spot potential fraud</li> <li>Persistence in meeting targets and deadlines</li> <li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>In your supporting statement, showcase how you meet each requirement to make your application stand out!<br><br><strong>Application Details:</strong><ul> <li>\n<strong>Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 23:59</li> <li>\n<strong>Shortlisting Date:</strong> From Thursday 14th November 2024</li>\n</ul>We may close this vacancy early, if we receive a high volume of applications<br><br>Ready to make a difference? 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The SEND Placement Commissioning Team are responsible for:<br> <br> <ul> <li>Managing commissioning and contractual arrangements for providing SEND placements in Alternative Learning Provision (ALP) and Independent Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS)</li> <li>Ensuring that the educational providers we use are giving children with SEND the best experience possible and ensuring they are safe, happy, and able to learn and achieve</li> <li>Understanding and forecasting SEND need in order to inform school place planning</li> <li>Developing plans to make the most efficient use of our resources to meet SEND needs effectively in education</li> </ul> <br> <br>The team will be comprised of two members of staff: the SEND Placement Commissioning Manager, and the SEND Placement Commissioning Officer (this role).<br><br>This role will assist the SEND Placement Commissioning Manager with determining the right numbers of SEND school places, planning how these needs will be met, and providing support throughout the cycle of commissioning and monitoring placements from independent schools and alternative provision settings. The role is to assist the directorate in securing the highest quality provision within robust contractual arrangements and terms which represent excellent value for public money. This includes the provision of services provided by private and third sector providers as well as school placements for children whose needs cannot be met within the mainstream or local provision.<br><br>You will make use of rigorous contract monitoring regimes to assist with the management of the performance of contracts, and in particular outcomes for children and young people; promoting good commercial relationships where consistency in quality and value for money are established. You will work alongside colleagues in their and the SEND Teams and will also need to work in partnership with key agencies and stakeholders to assist with the co-produce and jointly commissioning of some services.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>To work with Commissioning and Procurement colleagues to help ensure contracts with providers are secure and robust</li> <li>To support with organising, preparing for, and writing reports about quality assurance visits to alternative provision settings and independent school providers, as well as supporting desktop monitoring</li> <li>To support with supplier engagement, tender evaluation, and moderation panels, as part of regular commissioning and procurement cycles for SEND placements</li> <li>To assist with the development and implementation of robust processes within the council to support individual placement agreements and negotiation prior to the placement start date</li> <li>To assist with fee negotiations and the commissioning of contracts to provide value for money</li> <li>To liaise with schools, colleges and early years settings to support appropriate placements in mainstream and SEND settings and contribute towards strategic place planning</li> <li>To gather, update and analyse data sets that support strategic place planning work</li> <li>To support with reporting at regular intervals for internal Boards and Working Groups that monitor, track and evaluate progress in SEND placements</li> <li>To effectively contribute to the development of local strategies</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for 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performance</li> <li>Child-centred and outcomes driven approach to all commissioning activity</li> <li>Good skills in partnering and the ability to influence positive change through effective partnership</li> <li>Ability to work effectively in a local government context (legal, financial, political)</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>The ability to assimilate quickly across multiple data-sets and sources of intelligence and information</li> <li>Ability to work as part of a strong and committed team</li> <li>Ability to identify and manage risk, including financial risk</li> <li>Strong organisation and administrative skills</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programmes</li> <li>A good member of the team showing cooperation and flexibility</li> <li>A good problem solver developing solutions, with confidence in making decisions within guidelines and legislative framework</li> <li>A good understanding of the contribution the role makes to the team, service area, the directorate and the organisation as a whole and recognises how the actions of others impact on own role</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>Experience of engaging in a contracts and commissioning function within a school or SEND environment</li> <li>Knowledge of SEND needs in schools and the options available for pupils locally and out of the area</li> <li>Understanding of legislation and best practice around safeguarding in education</li> <li>Understanding of public sector procurement practices</li> </ul><br> <br> <strong>What We Offer</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.<br><br>We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Staff groups</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li> </ul><br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong> <br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong> <br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Finley Kidd, SEND Placement Commissioning Manager,</strong> at <strong> Finley.Kidd@n-somerset.gov.uk </strong>or <strong>01934 426839</strong>.<br><br><strong>Important Information</strong> <br> <br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>To be confirmed.<br><br>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong> <br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 5:- £26,421 - £28,770 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-19T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4be05777-a04f-42d9-82a1-7d979ef3b53f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8c63dbca-da6f-4ebe-bdc7-e747a44f0efe","title":"Senior Electrician","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Bow","locationType":3,"description":"*Internal job title - Electrical Lead Technician<br><br>We have an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a team of Electricians within our Direct Repairs team across East London and Essex, ensuring Southern Housing provides a comprehensive, efficient and responsive property repairs service.<br><br>The primary focus is to provide a high-quality responsive maintenance service to all residents, internal colleagues, and our partners. You will achieve this by managing your own time and that of your direct reports, in a productive, efficient and value for money way as to ensure that all KPI's are met; co-ordinating within the team to ensure that all works are completed with a 'can do, first time fix' ethos; execute all works to a high quality, and as detailed within the initial works' orders; whilst providing excellent Customer Satisfaction through detailed, regular, and accurate communication, on time, within contractual obligations. A company van will be provided for work purposes.<br><br><strong>What you'll have</strong><ul> <li>A proven track record of successfully working within or managing a Direct Labour Service, where customer satisfaction is at the heart of service delivery - at least two years' experience.</li> <li>Experience in a range of repairs and maintenance work.</li> <li>The following recognised trade qualifications: <ul> <li>Part 1 & 2 City and Guilds for electrical installation.</li> <li>City & Guilds 18th Edition, Amendment 2: BS7671.</li> <li>City & Guilds 2391 testing and inspection.</li> <li>Formal technical qualification in electrical engineering.</li> </ul> </li> <li>A thorough working knowledge of all the statutory and regulatory rules and / or codes of practice that underpin the delivery of an efficient and effective property related direct labour service.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of the requirements of the Health and Safety Act, and any other relevant legislation and / or regulatory requirements.</li> <li>A full UK driving licence is essential.</li>\n</ul><strong>In your supporting statement, please address how you meet the above criteria providing examples.</strong><br><br><strong>Advert closing date: 3rd December 2024 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/af976109-f41a-4c6b-9a71-7a358cc5b899.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":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cb1269a2-4863-4341-b3bd-b2162995e177.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":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/36f77767-8dcb-422e-9127-ae0dc04d6946.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":"GBP 26.75 - 36.36 per hour;GBP 25,295.00 - 34,384.00 per year","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","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":"7552e6a9-b92f-469b-9528-6ce90235487e","title":"Scheduler","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Maidstone","locationType":3,"description":"This is a unique opportunity for someone who is willing to act as the key leader for specific patches within the Scheduling Diary.<br><br>As the Scheduler, you will oversee the maintenance scheduling diary , you will work with the Property Administration and Customer Services Team to ensure repairs are diagnosed and scheduled correctly.<br><br>You will be the first point of contact for scheduling enquiries and you will be liaising directly with all internal and external customers to solve problems using standard procedures in a timely, efficient and effective manner. This is an office based role working 5 days a week.<br><br><strong>This role is a full time contract until 31/10/2025.</strong><br><br><strong>What you'll need</strong><ul> <li>Qualified to GCSE/O'Level standard or similar.</li> <li>Experience of scheduling work in a maintenance environment and can demonstrate.</li> <li>Experience of delivering a front line, customer focussed service.</li> <li>Experience of working in a housing management or maintenance environment.</li> <li>Experience of working on an inner city, multi-cultural environment and working closely with tenants</li>\n</ul><strong>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.</strong><br><br><strong>Closing Date: 22nd November 2024 at 23:59</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,033","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/07766f40-cb24-432b-847f-7a9bb96f5791.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ac985b8c-5196-46fa-b795-91fd1a5ea3a9","title":"Cook","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Ryde Village, Ryde, Isle of Wight","locationType":3,"description":"Southern Housing are seeking a <strong>Cook</strong> to join our Care and Independent Living team based in Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight.<br><br>You will provide a food preparation service to residents and ensure all food hygiene regulations are adhered to. You will have experience in providing nutritionally well balanced and appetising meals and hold a Food Hygiene Certificate. You'll be expected to consult regularly with the residents to ensure that the food being served is to their liking and cater for any special dietary requirements.<br><br><strong>Please note, this is a part time role - 15 Hours per week</strong><br><br><strong>The location</strong><br>You will be based at Ryde Village on the Isle of Wight working part time role- 15 hours per week. You may be required to attend training courses at one of our other offices/schemes. You will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.<br><br><strong>What you'll be doing </strong><br><br> <strong>Menus</strong> <ul> <li>Ensure all meals provided are nutritionally well balanced and appetising, and provided at reasonable cost and within agreed budgets</li> <li>Consult regularly with the residents to ensure that the food being served meets personal preferences</li> <li>Be aware of, and act on, any special dietary requirements</li>\n</ul> <strong>Purchasing</strong> <ul> <li>Maintain stock control and records of all purchases</li> <li>Ensure there are sufficient ingredients for all meals and refreshments, and that all goods are of sound quality </li>\n</ul> <strong>Food hygiene </strong> <strong>and health and safety rules</strong> <ul> <li>Carry out a risk assessment of kitchen procedures and identify hazards in these procedures</li> <li>Devise methods to minimise these risks and ensure all staff engaged in kitchen duties or food service are aware of these methods</li> <li>Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times including appliances and utensils</li> <li>Ensure that staff engaged in food preparation and service do so in full compliance with best practice for personal hygiene, general hygiene, health & safety and that appropriate protective clothing is worn by all staff</li>\n</ul><strong>What you'll need </strong><ul> <li>Advanced food hygiene certificate</li> <li>Experience of cooking, food preparation within a budget, portion and stock control</li> <li>Understanding of the dietary requirements of older people</li> <li>Basic written and numeracy skills</li> <li>Basic health & safety awareness</li> <li>Experience of managing a professional kitchen environment</li>\n</ul><strong>Benefits in working with us</strong><br><br>As a trusting and competitive provider of care and support services on the Island, we can provide you with paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training as well as health benefits package. And if you're interested in career progression, then we are the employer for you!<ul> <li>The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards</li> <li>Flexible working hours - covering weekdays, evening & weekends</li> <li>Employee referral scheme</li> <li>Cash claim-back on medical treatments</li> <li>Full training provided at no additional cost</li> <li>Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable</li> <li>Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance </li>\n</ul><strong>Closing Date</strong>: Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 23:59pm<br><br><strong>Vacancy Ref:</strong> SOU1054826","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£9,422.40 (£21,985 FTE)","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-13T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a704aecd-6dbb-4fca-9aa6-62064f5d21a7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b495edd-345d-4910-ad60-08fb5999d6a4","title":"Administrator","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Croydon","locationType":3,"description":"We have a great opportunity that has arisen within our dedicated Asset Compliance Team for an experienced Administrator. You'll be responsible for providing a full range of administrative and support services to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the team and department.<br><br>Some of your main duties will include:<ul> <li>Booking appointments and co-ordinating these with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders.</li> <li>Raising jobs across a wide range of systems.</li> <li>Providing administrative support for meetings e.g., booking rooms, sending out invites, producing agendas, taking minutes, producing action trackers, etc.</li> <li>Monitoring compliance email inboxes and responding with prompt and accurate information.</li>\n</ul>This role is being offered on a permanent full-time contract, working 2-3 days from our Croydon office and the remaining days from home.<br><br><strong>What you'll have</strong><ul> <li>Experience within an administrative role.</li> <li>Strong Computer skills sufficient to operate data systems and other software packages to effectively manage compliance streams.</li> <li>You'll be able work under pressure, manage workloads and prioritise your tasks.</li> <li>You'll have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with a fine eye for detail.</li>\n</ul><strong>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.</strong><br><br><strong>Advert closing date: 24th November 2024 at 23:59<br>Shortlisting: 25th November 2024</strong><br><br><strong>Interview date: Week Commencing 2nd December 2024</strong><br><br><strong>We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications.</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,032","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/79ef25fc-8594-4c59-828f-7d924a427e98.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93b3efb3-7620-48dd-938f-21b2f75a34ab","title":"Multi Trade Technician","employer":"Southern Housing","department":"","location":"Croydon","locationType":3,"description":"Do you have a proven track record of carrying out repairs and maintenance works? Then this may just be the perfect role for you! We're looking to bring on board <strong>Multi Trade Technicians</strong>, who thrive in a challenging, fast paced environment. The role will be based across London, and you will be provided with a company van for work purposes.<br><br>You'll be an essential member of the Direct Repairs department providing a comprehensive, efficient, and responsive property service delivery. You'll successfully deliver the works required to a high quality, and as detailed within the order, to maximise first time fix criteria, appointment objectives, enhance resident satisfaction, with efficient working practices.<br><br><strong>What you'll have</strong><ul> <li>A proven track record of working in a Housing/Maintenance/Construction industry.</li> <li>You'll possess the relevant trade qualification and/or experience in relation to building maintenance & repairs.</li> <li>You'll have a thorough understanding and commitment to ensure that all relevant health and safety statutory obligations and methods of good practice are effectively incorporated within all operations.</li> <li>A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites and offices across London.</li>\n</ul><strong>In your supporting statement, please address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.</strong><br><br><strong>Advert closing date: 1st December 2024 at 23:59</strong><br><br><strong>Please note, we'll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. 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You'll provide onsite repairs and maintenance services in accordance with relevant health & safety policies, regulations and legislations.<br><br><strong>The role is required to be on site 5 days in the office, 08:30am - 16:30pm. </strong><br><br><strong>What you'll need</strong><ul> <li>Knowledge of equality and diversity good practice</li> <li>Knowledge of fire, health and safety regulations in a residential setting</li> <li>Knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, tiling and electrical industry standards</li> <li>Basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating skills</li> <li>The ability to manage demanding workloads</li> <li>The ability to work under own initiative</li> <li>The ability to work with others to deliver joint objectives</li>\n</ul><strong>In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.</strong><br><br><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024 at 23:59pm</strong><br><br><strong>We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.</strong>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Circa £32,500 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/31a9edb1-90fa-4c67-ac60-c8bb45595609.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. 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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. 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