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Family Support Worker Sefton Contract 13 P/H We are currently recruiting for a Family Support Worker to work in Sefton within the Early Intervention and Prevention division. The postholder will Deliver family support assessment and interventions for children and young people with disabilities. Main Duties: 1. To work sensitively with children with moderate to severe learning disabilities, and complex health needs, to develop their social and communication skills, and promote friendships, independence, and self-esteem.2. To conduct assessments and support the planning of appropriate interventions and outcomes. 3. To consult meaningfully with children, young people, and their parents/carers to ensure that services are appropriate, tailored to individual need, reliable, and sensitive.4. Ensure that the needs of children and young people are met through the delivery of planned interventions.5. To act as Lead Professional where appropriate6. To access wherever possible the fullest range of mainstream community resources and facilities in keeping with our aspirations for social inclusion and to provide activities that enable children to enjoy and achieve.For more information please call Sam on or email

Job role Public Health Consultant Salary £700 p/d Job type Part time contract 22.5 hours across 3-4 days a week Initially 6 weeks with possible extension Location : Remote with monthly & other possible ad-hoc in-person meeting attendance in Berkshire Full Job Description We are looking for a professional Public Health Consultant who will be focussing on Health Protection, Covid Inquiry, plus other deliverables. They will provide specialist public health expertise and leadership to improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across Berkshire East. Roles and responsibilities: The post holder will be required to work across a range of directorates in each Authority. The post holder will provide leadership and expertise for Public Health in the variety of directorates, to members, Health & Wellbeing Boards, and the ICB. The post holder is responsible to the Director of Public Health for Berkshire East and will play an active leadership role for public health in the Frimley integrated care system. This is a part -time post for a Consultant in Public Health to work across the three Berkshire East local authorities and Frimley ICB. The post holder will be working with another Public Health Consultant who currently manages the Commissioning (incl. Sexual Health), Intelligence, Mental wellbeing (incl. Harmful Behaviours), the PH Practitioner & Registrar and F2 trainees. The candidate will have line management responsibility. Experience & Requirements : Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) or Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health practice. Experience as a public health consultant working on communicable disease control in a wide variety of settings including out of hours on call. Understanding of key agencies involved in health protection. Flexible working available A willingness to occasionally work outside of 'normal' office hours if required Overtime occasionally available depending on workloads. Getting in touch: If you are looking for a new position, then send over your up-to-date CV directly or apply now.

Senior Project Manager Managing all aspects of the construction, installation & commissioning of new electricity contestable connections up to and including 33kV Senior Project Manager Managing all aspects of the construction, installation & commissioning of new electricity contestable connections up to and including 33kV Supporting the broader project management team with escalation management and learning & developmentReporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be responsible for delivering contestable connections on time and within budget. You will be responsible for liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders to meet the project programme and the client's specifications. You will monitor and forecast project performance and costs, and ultimately control the overall project to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. In parallel you will act as a senior support figure within the project management team, managing operational and commercial escalations and driving 'best practice' via mentoring of other project managers.Key responsibilitiesSenior Project Managers are responsible for delivering all aspects of the project; on time, on budget, and to client's expectations. There is support in place so that elements such as design, Section 50's, civils, etc are undertaken by other internal or external parties however, the ultimate responsibility lies with the PM to proactively manage all aspects of the project through to completion.The key distinction of the 'Senior' PM role is the direct support provided to the broader team to ensure agile solutions to operational and commercial risks/issues, as well as driving quality/standards with less experienced team members.Key responsibilities include Managing a portfolio of projects and undertaking appropriate internal and external reporting to ensure all relevant parties are kept up to date on progress Supporting Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers with client escalations, directly engaging where necessary to resolve project issues and complaints Driving best practice and team development into Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers via process-focused workshops and project review sessions Working with the Business Development and Design teams to ensure designs fully meet client requirements Engaging with clients to secure feedback on draft designs to ensure timely submission for approval Liaising with and coordinating all parties to ensure timely planning and delivery of the project - and responding to client enquiries in a timely and courteous manner Planning programmes of work through engagement with key client contacts and determining agreed milestones, dates, and deliverables - and ensure these are updated throughout project changes to remain current Establishing and maintaining financial control of projects (including variations) throughout delivery - and keeping accurate records of progress against budget Procuring required labour, within defined budgets, to deliver the project (including relevant third party requirements such as civils, traffic management, and commissioning) Preparing relevant, detailed work instructions for all elements of installation works, and ensuring that teams (whether internal or external) are fully briefed on expectations and timescales. Procuring and budgeting for the materials and equipment required to deliver the project installation Carrying out audits as required on both site activities and third party suppliers - and ensure any non-conformances are raised, recorded, and mitigated Ensuring all works in the Public Highway are carried out in liaison with the local authority, and comply with NRSWA and HAUC Specifications Liaising with other staff and clients to ensure that all targets and key milestones are met - and ensure any deviations are raised and addressed with all parties Ensuring all works are carried out to DNO and IDNO specifications, to ensure audits are successfully passed and final connections take place Ensuring all activities undertaken by yourself, and the installation teams meet the correct company procedures, policies, and documentation Essential Education / Certification HNC in electrical related discipline (or equivalent) SSSTS or SMSTS Qualification (or equivalent) CSCS Qualification (or equivalent) Manual Handling certificate Emergency First Aid at Work certificate IOSH Certificate in managing Health and Safety (or equivalent) ECS Qualification (or equivalent) Driver's Licence Desirable Education / CertificationCertificate of competency for DNO's, Electrician or Electrical FitterDNO Authorisations for accessDNO Authorisations for SwitchingNRSWA Supervisor's qualification SAP Qualified Essential Skills Focused and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to interpret complex requirements, identify any risks, and communicate effectively Excellent organisational skills and time management skills with a strong ability to forward plan Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Effective decision maker with the ability to work under pressure Ability to inspire and lead others in delivering to the highest possible standard Have an in-depth knowledge of HV/LV cable laying, switchgear installation, cable jointing and commissioning Ability to coordinate site activities and ensure the safety of all involved Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions and the impact it will have on project delivery Computer literate (particularly with Microsoft Project) How to Apply Please send your CV and you will be contacted with more details about the role.

We are looking for a professional Assessment Officer to fill a vacancy in Lewes and Eastbourne. Assessment OfficerFrom: £9.70 p/hContract: 37 hours per weekLocation: Lewes and EastbourneFull Job DescriptionWe are looking for a professional Assessment Officer to fill a vacancy in Lewes and Eastbourne.Roles and responsibilities: This role will be responsible for the provision of specialist advice in Housing Needs and Standards. Providing customer focused specialist advice, to external agencies and partners, to members and to customers. Managing complex or contentious applications, cases and inspections acting as a single point of contact for customer on those cases.Experience & Requirements: Proactive with commitment to provision of excellent customer service. Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure. Good communication skills both written and verbal to include report writing, presentation and influencing skills.Getting in touch:If you are a professional Assessment Officer and are looking for a new position, then send over your up-to-date CV directly or apply now.

Multi Trader - Camden. A lucrative new job opportunity is available for a Carpentry based Multi-Trader in the Camden area. 37 hours per week. £19.40 - £21.40 per hour. Carpentry based multi-trader To carry out building repairs, maintenance and renewals ranging from emergency and other routine reactive repairs on numerous sites daily to single site programmed repairs and refurbishment work in occupied and void housing properties and other premises in accordance with best trade practice and to current standards and regulations. To carry out works to a consistently high standard of quality and customer satisfaction and complete works 'Right First Time'. Hours of work will be between the core hours of 8.00 am and 6.00 pm (Monday - Friday) and 8.00 am and 1.00 pm (Saturday) as directed by management. The ideal candidate is required to work flexibly to support service delivery between these hours which may include changes to working times / patterns in order to deliver an effective service. If you're interested in our Multi-Trader role, please contact Lucas on or email

Business Support AssistantBootleFull-time temporary contract£9.80 per hour Office-basedThe successful applicant will have responsibility for providing business support for the team including, supporting the team with Sefton Liquid Logic database, typing, minute taking, telephone duties, co-ordinating the gathering of information from other agencies to support the manager and any other admin duties within the team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. IT skills and operational skills in the use of Liquid Logic is required. The role requires the ability to work under pressure in a team setting. A flexible approach is necessary.

Blue Badge Officer Islington Contract £18 (Umbrella) P/H We are currently recruiting for a Blue Badge Officer to work in Islington within the Environmental Service. The postholder will provides a responsive service to residents applying for a Blue Badge disability parking card who either have a physical or psychological disability that impairs their ability to walk.The main part of the role requires applications for Blue Badges to be assessed, decisions to be made based on eligibility and evidence, then issue a Blue Badge or write a detailed response explaining the reasons for declining an application. The Blue Badge team is part of the wider parking services section and will require the successful person to complete a wide range of duties that include responding to formal and informal correspondence, appeals, parking permits and telephone calls. This is a very busy team and requires a person who can work at a fast pace, on their own initiative, adapt and learn how to use new systems as well as respond to complex issues. About the Person: The candidate we need must be an excellent communicator, ideally with previous Blue Badge processing experience and worked in a role that has helped them gain knowledge of mobility issues. You will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. You must have a genuine interest and desire to work in this area and the ability to adapt to the varying demands of the role. The successful candidate will be expected to have: Knowledge of the Blue Badge scheme and of medical conditions, difficulties that impact a person's ability to walk. Working knowledge of IT systems and programs designed for data entry, letter writing and permit processing. Experience of writing detailed letters and responding to complaints, general enquiries and appeals. Ability to make sound decisions relating to eligibility and relay this in written responses. For more information please call Sam on or email

Economic Development professional with experience of working at a head of service level across the broad economic development landscape. Experience developing and delivering corporate and service strategies. Identify and deliver opportunities for transformation and service improvements. Own and drive the delivery of our Inclusive Economic Delivery Strategy, working with the Assistant Director and other Heads of Service. Economic Development professional with experience of working at a head of service level across the broad economic development landscape. Experience developing and delivering corporate and service strategies. Identify and deliver opportunities for transformation and service improvements. Own and drive the delivery of our Inclusive Economic Delivery Strategy, working with the Assistant Director and other Heads of Service.

Job role Highway maintenance officer Salary From £15 p/h Job type Contract (37 hours per week) Location : Oxfordshire We are looking for a professional highway maintenance officer to help develop maintenance works programmes and assist and implement small scale highway and drainage repairs. . Roles and responsibilities: To support the Technical Officer and deliver the specialist element of the highway service and operations that are attributed to the post. Maintaining excellent, effective working relationships with stakeholders and operational teams. Manage own workload and the resources required to ensure successful project delivery Experience & Requirements : NVQ or equivalent in a related discipline or experience of working in a local government environment Appropriate specific technical qualifications related to the service such as monitoring street works or an arboricultural qualification Experience of planning schemes and projects Ability to use word processing, spread sheets and presentation software Experience of carrying out data collection and analysis Getting in touch: If you are looking for a new position, then send over your up-to-date CV directly or apply now.

Senior Business Analyst 2-3 Months+ Contract £300 Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced BA to complete an end to end review of our current approach to service management across the Services Directorate against industry best practice. At present Service Management roles have a focus on Operations Management with some emphasis on IT Service Management, as part of a restructuring exercise we want to ensure that the decisions made in the Services directorate and the responsibilities of Service Management roles align with best practice. In the role you will undertake an assessment of our current approach to service management across the Services Directorate against industry best practice, including consideration of how this interfaces with Enterprise Service Management across the organisation and develop a future service management framework together with implementation recommendations aimed at strengthening delivery, building on our existing strengths and addressing weaknesses. This will include clear definition of roles and responsibilities and resource requirements. Essential: Extensive Service Management and delivery experience. Hands-on across several Service Management disciplines. Experience of delivering Service Transformation. Experience of process implementation and improvement. Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels. For more information contact Scott on or

Project Management Officer Havering Full-time contract 2-Month contract £200+/Day Responsibilities: Work with the Programme Director to standardise and improve reporting and governance for the programme across the organisation. Manage and compile Programme related financial and KPI information across programmes, working with programme specific PMOs. Oversee project costs and ensure finances are well managed, effectively tracked and reported in a consistent, timely way. Prepare and present cost-benefit analysis to support business case development and ensure compliance with the consistent use of tools to track and report realisation as part of programme delivery. Provide and maintain a capacity planning and resource tracking service across the Programme. Coordinate, summarise and maintain the overarching programme Risk Log, Action Log, Decisions Log, and Issue Register and ensure consistency of approach and standards within specific programmes and portfolios. Ensuring all PMO and programme and portfolio managers and their teams adhere to the corporate financial processes and good practice standards, for audit and other purposes. Qualifications: Prince 2 or Agile qualification. For more information please call Tom on or email

Systems Reporting Manager Berkshire Contract Full time £250/Day We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Systems Reporting Manager, with relevant experience as a SQL Report Developer. In this role you will use a variety of reporting tools to provide information from various case management systems including Mosaic and Capita One. Previous experience using SSRS/SSIS is required. As the SR Manager you be expected to lead on upcoming projects and manage the Reporting Team. you will take the lead in identifying and understanding current and future reporting needs for Children's and Adults' Services, and planning for their delivery. Experience Understanding of concepts of workflow systems and relational databases. Advanced report writing skills including advanced knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of Children's and Adults' Social Care Practice, Policies and Procedures. Project Management qualification. For more information contact Scott on or

Senior Public Protection Officer Havering Full-time contract 3-Month contract £20+/Hour We are currently recruiting for a Public Protection Officersto work within the Outbreak Control Service for an organisation based in Havering. The purpose of the role will be to conduct covid-secure inspections of businesses in Havering and provide enforcement advice and support to the Outbreak Control Service regarding workplace compliance, outbreaks and events. Within this role, you will have the following duties: Conducting covid-secure inspections of business premises, reviewing risk assessments and offering advice on control measures, ensuring that cases are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner. To deliver interventions as necessary to meet the needs of the service. Provision of assistance and support as required to ensure the consistency of enforcement approach across the Borough. To provide support and advice regarding both event safety and Covid Risk Assessments for specific events. Provide support and guidance for the regulatory team undertaking investigations and enforcement action relating to Covid 19. Desirable qualifications for this assignment: BSc/MSc Degree in Environmental Health approved by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health; or CIEH/IEHO Diploma in Environmental Health Or IOSH or NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualification or relevant experience in a Health and Safety role. For more information please call Tom on or email

Assistant Housing Officer Loughborough £10 per hour Full Time Contract We are seeking an Assistant Housing Officer to assist the Allocations and Lettings Team in the smooth running of the Councils Housing Allocations Service and Choice Based Lettings scheme. Role will include office and home working. Main responsibilities include: - Carrying out all functions associated with Housing Register processes, including assessing new and transfer applications and change of circumstances, and accurately updating associated IT systems and files. Assisting with the advertising of vacant properties and the shortlisting of applicants. Responding to routine correspondence in relation to Housing Register applications and the Choice Based Lettings scheme. Advising clients regarding the housing register, transfer, and allocations processes, by telephone and face to face. Key Skills and Requirements include:- Experience of Housing Allocations, Choice Based Lettings or related work. Experience of general office duties including data inputting, typing, record keeping, filing, dealing with general telephone enquiries and written correspondence. Experience of working with spreadsheets and databases. Experience of analysing data and identifying trends and actions. For more information, contact Shona on