Join us in Hackney for your next career move and start afresh in 2025. We work to achieve the best outcomes for every child in the borough. Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do. Our priority is to provide the highest quality support and care for Hackney's children and families, providing the right support at the right time. We are rated Good by Ofsted and are continually seeking to improve our services and set this out in our Action Plan . We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. In partnership with families, carers and our partners, we run an integrated service for children, young people and their families, which is made up of six service areas: Early Help and Prevention; Assessment and Planning; Child Protection and Child in Need; Corporate Parenting (Children in care, Fostering, permanency and leaving care); Safeguarding and Quality Assurance; and Business Systems and Operations. So, why don't you find yourself in Hackney? We are currently looking for experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic social workers to work full-time in our Fostering and Permanency teams, we currently have two Fostering Support Teams and one Permanency Team. The social workers in the Fostering Support Teams hold all the approved Foster Carers and the Permanency Team Social workers hold all our temporary approved cares and support our Special Guardians. The teams are made up of 5 social workers, a senior social worker and a Team manager. To find out more about the teams within Children and Families services, click on this link . Our Offer To You: Our Practice Academy will offer Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist training, reflective spaces, joint work with clinicians and a career framework. We have clinicians working alongside practitioners to embed STAR and are developing a tailored wellbeing offer to maximise the support to staff Dedicated Race Equality and Inclusion leadership within the council working to embed active anti-racist practice and support staff's anti-racism journey Monthly group supervision for collaboration and support when things feel stuck Flexible working options including family friendly leave for parents and dependency leave for carers In addition to the above you will have access to a range of council-wide benefits: Generous holiday allowance - 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years Unrivalled pension scheme Flexible working options including part-time options Family-friendly policies A range of discounts, including subsidised gym membership and local eating Access to financial and season ticket loans Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes A comprehensive training and development offer We are a member of Cycle Scheme and offer free pool bikes Read more about our services and offer to employees on the Hackney Council website . As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: 28 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 12, 2025
Full time
Join us in Hackney for your next career move and start afresh in 2025. We work to achieve the best outcomes for every child in the borough. Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do. Our priority is to provide the highest quality support and care for Hackney's children and families, providing the right support at the right time. We are rated Good by Ofsted and are continually seeking to improve our services and set this out in our Action Plan . We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. In partnership with families, carers and our partners, we run an integrated service for children, young people and their families, which is made up of six service areas: Early Help and Prevention; Assessment and Planning; Child Protection and Child in Need; Corporate Parenting (Children in care, Fostering, permanency and leaving care); Safeguarding and Quality Assurance; and Business Systems and Operations. So, why don't you find yourself in Hackney? We are currently looking for experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic social workers to work full-time in our Fostering and Permanency teams, we currently have two Fostering Support Teams and one Permanency Team. The social workers in the Fostering Support Teams hold all the approved Foster Carers and the Permanency Team Social workers hold all our temporary approved cares and support our Special Guardians. The teams are made up of 5 social workers, a senior social worker and a Team manager. To find out more about the teams within Children and Families services, click on this link . Our Offer To You: Our Practice Academy will offer Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist training, reflective spaces, joint work with clinicians and a career framework. We have clinicians working alongside practitioners to embed STAR and are developing a tailored wellbeing offer to maximise the support to staff Dedicated Race Equality and Inclusion leadership within the council working to embed active anti-racist practice and support staff's anti-racism journey Monthly group supervision for collaboration and support when things feel stuck Flexible working options including family friendly leave for parents and dependency leave for carers In addition to the above you will have access to a range of council-wide benefits: Generous holiday allowance - 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years Unrivalled pension scheme Flexible working options including part-time options Family-friendly policies A range of discounts, including subsidised gym membership and local eating Access to financial and season ticket loans Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes A comprehensive training and development offer We are a member of Cycle Scheme and offer free pool bikes Read more about our services and offer to employees on the Hackney Council website . As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: 28 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. We are looking for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join Hackney Council's Environmental Health Team. This role has recently been revamped to attract officers who are new to the profession and who have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Environmental Health Practitioner, (CIEH) Environmental Health Practitioner portfolio and those who are also eligible for the Registration of Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) are encouraged to apply. Equally, if you are an experienced officer and would like to make a move to a Borough that will provide you with an exciting career challenge, stimulation and growth, then Hackney is the place for you! The role will focus on food safety, standards, health & safety and infectious disease control. You will report to an Environmental Health Manager and manage a busy and complex caseload of work. We need someone who can build effective working relationships with our diverse communities and other internal and external stakeholders. You will have good communication skills and be able to negotiate sensitive issues in a professional manner. You should be able to stay level headed under pressure and prioritise a competing workload. You will also be part of the 24/7 environmental health out of hours service, which attracts an on-call allowance. We need someone with an analytic mind and experience in enforcement and compliance. You should be a strategic thinker, keen to develop policies that support our ambitions for the borough. On top of that, we also need someone with an eye for detail who understands the importance of accurate record keeping and effective administrative systems. You will need an appropriate Environmental Health qualification and have evidence of meeting the current "Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Law Code of Practice Framework, (FSA FLCoP Competency Framework). You will have industry experience and/or be commercially minded. You will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, you are someone who can work on their own initiative and is self driven and motivated by outcomes would thrive in this role We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview W/C : 31 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. We are looking for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join Hackney Council's Environmental Health Team. This role has recently been revamped to attract officers who are new to the profession and who have successfully completed the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Environmental Health Practitioner, (CIEH) Environmental Health Practitioner portfolio and those who are also eligible for the Registration of Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) are encouraged to apply. Equally, if you are an experienced officer and would like to make a move to a Borough that will provide you with an exciting career challenge, stimulation and growth, then Hackney is the place for you! The role will focus on food safety, standards, health & safety and infectious disease control. You will report to an Environmental Health Manager and manage a busy and complex caseload of work. We need someone who can build effective working relationships with our diverse communities and other internal and external stakeholders. You will have good communication skills and be able to negotiate sensitive issues in a professional manner. You should be able to stay level headed under pressure and prioritise a competing workload. You will also be part of the 24/7 environmental health out of hours service, which attracts an on-call allowance. We need someone with an analytic mind and experience in enforcement and compliance. You should be a strategic thinker, keen to develop policies that support our ambitions for the borough. On top of that, we also need someone with an eye for detail who understands the importance of accurate record keeping and effective administrative systems. You will need an appropriate Environmental Health qualification and have evidence of meeting the current "Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Law Code of Practice Framework, (FSA FLCoP Competency Framework). You will have industry experience and/or be commercially minded. You will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, you are someone who can work on their own initiative and is self driven and motivated by outcomes would thrive in this role We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview W/C : 31 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
About Hackney Education: Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Details of the role: Job title: Re-engagement Unit Worker Salary: £45,399 to £46,437 Terms and Conditions: Full time - Permanent Flexible working, part time requests considered, please specify in application form. The Re-engagement Unit offers fast, responsive support to schools in Hackney around children experiencing SEMH challenge. We are a systemic support service, and work in school, in the home and directly with the centred child. Understanding of the impact of environmental factors (such as trauma, attachment) on a child and young person, and being able to support them and the people around them to unpick their behaviour to better understand, and then address, their pain is at the heart of what we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our highest functioning services, offering fast, effective operational support to children, schools and families managing SEMH challenges. The successful candidate will above all be dedicated to working towards social justice, and to delivering a high quality SEMH support service with sincere empathy as its core value. We are focused, highly skilled and responsive to our children and schools' needs. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will be joining an exciting and highly successful service, with excellent levels of support and lots of opportunity for development. Closing date: 16 March 2025 (22:59). Interviews: W/c 24 March 2025. Further information: Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce. DBS check required for this role: Yes.
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
About Hackney Education: Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Details of the role: Job title: Re-engagement Unit Worker Salary: £45,399 to £46,437 Terms and Conditions: Full time - Permanent Flexible working, part time requests considered, please specify in application form. The Re-engagement Unit offers fast, responsive support to schools in Hackney around children experiencing SEMH challenge. We are a systemic support service, and work in school, in the home and directly with the centred child. Understanding of the impact of environmental factors (such as trauma, attachment) on a child and young person, and being able to support them and the people around them to unpick their behaviour to better understand, and then address, their pain is at the heart of what we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our highest functioning services, offering fast, effective operational support to children, schools and families managing SEMH challenges. The successful candidate will above all be dedicated to working towards social justice, and to delivering a high quality SEMH support service with sincere empathy as its core value. We are focused, highly skilled and responsive to our children and schools' needs. In return for your hard work and commitment, you will be joining an exciting and highly successful service, with excellent levels of support and lots of opportunity for development. Closing date: 16 March 2025 (22:59). Interviews: W/c 24 March 2025. Further information: Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce. DBS check required for this role: Yes.
12-month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity. At Hackney Council we have an ambitious vision to make the borough fairer and safer, greener, and healthier and a great place for every child to grow up. To help deliver that vision, we have developed a cross-council transformation programme supported by a new team who work with colleagues across the council to deliver improved services for residents. Our programme is expanding, and we work flexibly so you will be involved in a varied range of projects. Our current areas of focus include: Securing better community outcomes by preventing problems developing and reducing demand Driving up residents experience of contacting and working with the council Modernising how we work ensuring we are efficient and high performing In this role, you'll be managing and delivering a range of projects across the Corporate Transformation Programme, this could include projects to review, develop, redesign, and transform our services. You will have experience of delivering change projects in Local Government, working with a range of stakeholders to co-produce and implement improvements which deliver positive outcomes for our residents. Just as important as your background is your mindset - we're committed to putting residents at the heart of what we do and designing and delivering inclusive services that work for everyone. You'll need to be committed to doing the best for local people and share our values of being open and inclusive, ambitious, and proud, and pioneering and proactive. Hackney is one of London's most diverse and exciting communities and these new roles provide a great opportunity to make a real impact. We know that to deliver real, long-term change and transformation for residents, we need teams of talented, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to help us achieve this. If you have the technical skills we're looking for, experience in local government and you share our values please get in touch. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 09 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date: wc 24 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 07, 2025
Seasonal
12-month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity. At Hackney Council we have an ambitious vision to make the borough fairer and safer, greener, and healthier and a great place for every child to grow up. To help deliver that vision, we have developed a cross-council transformation programme supported by a new team who work with colleagues across the council to deliver improved services for residents. Our programme is expanding, and we work flexibly so you will be involved in a varied range of projects. Our current areas of focus include: Securing better community outcomes by preventing problems developing and reducing demand Driving up residents experience of contacting and working with the council Modernising how we work ensuring we are efficient and high performing In this role, you'll be managing and delivering a range of projects across the Corporate Transformation Programme, this could include projects to review, develop, redesign, and transform our services. You will have experience of delivering change projects in Local Government, working with a range of stakeholders to co-produce and implement improvements which deliver positive outcomes for our residents. Just as important as your background is your mindset - we're committed to putting residents at the heart of what we do and designing and delivering inclusive services that work for everyone. You'll need to be committed to doing the best for local people and share our values of being open and inclusive, ambitious, and proud, and pioneering and proactive. Hackney is one of London's most diverse and exciting communities and these new roles provide a great opportunity to make a real impact. We know that to deliver real, long-term change and transformation for residents, we need teams of talented, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to help us achieve this. If you have the technical skills we're looking for, experience in local government and you share our values please get in touch. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 09 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date: wc 24 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. Homeownership Services manages 9,749 leasehold, shared ownership and freehold properties and has recently undergone a review to provide a more holistic service. This role, along with the team this role will manage, was created as part of the service review, and will play a vital role in implementing strategic and operational improvements. This is an exciting time to join Homeownership Services with this role supporting the Head of Homeownership Services (Service Charges, Consultation, and Income) in shaping the service to meet resident's needs, ensuring the Council complies with legislative requirements, and enable the service to respond to changes in the homeownership landscape. To succeed in this role, the candidate must possess in-depth legislative knowledge affecting leasehold consultation and major works billing, exceptional people, and relationship management skills with demonstrable experience of leadership, experience in systems, process and procedure development for increasing efficiency and accuracy. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date: W/c 24 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. Homeownership Services manages 9,749 leasehold, shared ownership and freehold properties and has recently undergone a review to provide a more holistic service. This role, along with the team this role will manage, was created as part of the service review, and will play a vital role in implementing strategic and operational improvements. This is an exciting time to join Homeownership Services with this role supporting the Head of Homeownership Services (Service Charges, Consultation, and Income) in shaping the service to meet resident's needs, ensuring the Council complies with legislative requirements, and enable the service to respond to changes in the homeownership landscape. To succeed in this role, the candidate must possess in-depth legislative knowledge affecting leasehold consultation and major works billing, exceptional people, and relationship management skills with demonstrable experience of leadership, experience in systems, process and procedure development for increasing efficiency and accuracy. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date: W/c 24 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. Our Public Health Service plays a vital role in this mission. We're passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all. The City of London Corporation shares this commitment to community and sustainability. As the governing body of the Square Mile, they play a crucial role in supporting a thriving London and contributing to a flourishing society. If you would like to find out more information about public health in the City and Hackney, please visit the Hackney and City of London Health and Wellbeing Profiles website at and the services recruitment page at Are you ambitious, focused and ready to do that little bit extra to achieve a positive outcome for people who often struggle to engage with services, are not listened to or who have been passed from service to service? Public Health for the City and Hackney are recruiting for a post that will deliver an outreach service that will focus on engaging rough sleepers in both boroughs and help them to access services. This is a 12-month Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement grant funded post based in the STEPS (supporting Transitions and Empowering People Service) team. As a STEPS Rough Sleeper Navigator, you will be responsible for implementing a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support under the direction of the STEPS Team Leader. STEPS is part of the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) coalition, which helps local areas design and deliver better coordinated services for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. You will undertake a creative and intensive outreach approach to engage rough sleepers and utilise a broad range of highly developed specialist skills, alongside a high level of professional autonomy. The post holder will have the ability to adapt to shifting demands and priorities and lead on named areas of work related to the development of the Hackney and City Initiative. You will be a big part of a small team, where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised groups. Like STEPS, you will be passionate about changing entrenched social issues and will respond by 'doing things differently'. You will play an integral part of a team where everyone takes an energetic, flexible and collaborative approach to their work and may be required to contribute to other programmes and work areas across the Public Health Team. The following criteria is essential for this post: A relevant professional or vocational qualification (e.g. nursing, social work, mental health, education, criminal justice, youth work, therapeutic or equivalent) Extensive experience of working with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages: substance dependency, enduring mental health conditions, homelessness and involvement in the criminal justice system. Experience and knowledge of trauma informed practice Experience of case management including assessments, care planning and reviews with clients with intersecting needs Knowledge of adult safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures Extensive experience of outreach work with underserved populations Ability to be creative and flexible to develop relationships with people who find it difficult to engage Knowledge of and commitment to the MEAM approach An Enhanced DBS check will be required As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 09 March 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: w/c 24 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 06, 2025
Seasonal
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. Our Public Health Service plays a vital role in this mission. We're passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all. The City of London Corporation shares this commitment to community and sustainability. As the governing body of the Square Mile, they play a crucial role in supporting a thriving London and contributing to a flourishing society. If you would like to find out more information about public health in the City and Hackney, please visit the Hackney and City of London Health and Wellbeing Profiles website at and the services recruitment page at Are you ambitious, focused and ready to do that little bit extra to achieve a positive outcome for people who often struggle to engage with services, are not listened to or who have been passed from service to service? Public Health for the City and Hackney are recruiting for a post that will deliver an outreach service that will focus on engaging rough sleepers in both boroughs and help them to access services. This is a 12-month Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery Improvement grant funded post based in the STEPS (supporting Transitions and Empowering People Service) team. As a STEPS Rough Sleeper Navigator, you will be responsible for implementing a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support under the direction of the STEPS Team Leader. STEPS is part of the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) coalition, which helps local areas design and deliver better coordinated services for people experiencing multiple disadvantage. You will undertake a creative and intensive outreach approach to engage rough sleepers and utilise a broad range of highly developed specialist skills, alongside a high level of professional autonomy. The post holder will have the ability to adapt to shifting demands and priorities and lead on named areas of work related to the development of the Hackney and City Initiative. You will be a big part of a small team, where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised groups. Like STEPS, you will be passionate about changing entrenched social issues and will respond by 'doing things differently'. You will play an integral part of a team where everyone takes an energetic, flexible and collaborative approach to their work and may be required to contribute to other programmes and work areas across the Public Health Team. The following criteria is essential for this post: A relevant professional or vocational qualification (e.g. nursing, social work, mental health, education, criminal justice, youth work, therapeutic or equivalent) Extensive experience of working with adults experiencing multiple disadvantages: substance dependency, enduring mental health conditions, homelessness and involvement in the criminal justice system. Experience and knowledge of trauma informed practice Experience of case management including assessments, care planning and reviews with clients with intersecting needs Knowledge of adult safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures Extensive experience of outreach work with underserved populations Ability to be creative and flexible to develop relationships with people who find it difficult to engage Knowledge of and commitment to the MEAM approach An Enhanced DBS check will be required As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 09 March 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: w/c 24 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Hackney is one of Britain's most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. The challenges that have arisen over the last two years have intensified the need for action and we are determined to rebuild Hackney for, and with, our diverse communities. The Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service (BHPS) Complex Needs Team provides holistic assistance to Hackney Residents who present as homeless either from various institutions or those who approach the Council directly for homelessness assistance. This role sits within this multidisciplinary team alongside with splitting their time between Council buildings and Homerton wards. The East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) has been named one of the HSJ Top 10 best places to work in healthcare, HSJ Provider Trust of the Year and graded as Outstanding by our regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in 2018. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients. This Trust is clinician-led, and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services. ELFT supports clients in need of mental health services within the London Borough of Hackney through assessment and care planning. This is achieved through liaison with a variety of voluntary and statutory sector organisations to ensure that clients' needs are met by the most appropriate team or service including the CMHT Recovery Teams, the Early Intervention Team, Home Treatment Team, AMHPs, psychology and psychotherapy departments and voluntary sector networks. This is an exciting and unique role, in which you will play an integral role ensuring patients being discharged from the mental health wards have all the relevant assessments carried out, and that the necessary care plans and risk assessments are available for the BHPS to be able to make an informed and safe decisions on any temporary or settled housing options. This role will involve building strong working relationships between ELFT mental health services and temporary accommodation while also working closely with service users, their families and other relevant support networks. You will provide a high quality and effective mental health social work service to residents that are in housing need. You will respond to the needs of adults with mental disorders and their carers in a timely manner, within the boundaries of statutory legislation, and with regard to individual circumstances, combined with assessing needs, using a strengths based and person centred approach. Planning and delivering outcome focused interventions linked to promoting independence & social inclusion will also be part of your daily remit. Significant experience of working in an adult mental health setting or delivering a mental health service is required together with knowledge of housing and homeless legislations. We welcome applicants that are qualified AMPH's, or social workers who are willing to undertake training in this area. You will be qualified in CQSW or DipSW or equivalent, HCPC registered; and have experience of working in inner city urban areas. At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. Please note, an Enhanced DBS is required. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications : 09 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date : wc 17 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Hackney is one of Britain's most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. The challenges that have arisen over the last two years have intensified the need for action and we are determined to rebuild Hackney for, and with, our diverse communities. The Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service (BHPS) Complex Needs Team provides holistic assistance to Hackney Residents who present as homeless either from various institutions or those who approach the Council directly for homelessness assistance. This role sits within this multidisciplinary team alongside with splitting their time between Council buildings and Homerton wards. The East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) has been named one of the HSJ Top 10 best places to work in healthcare, HSJ Provider Trust of the Year and graded as Outstanding by our regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in 2018. We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients. This Trust is clinician-led, and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services. ELFT supports clients in need of mental health services within the London Borough of Hackney through assessment and care planning. This is achieved through liaison with a variety of voluntary and statutory sector organisations to ensure that clients' needs are met by the most appropriate team or service including the CMHT Recovery Teams, the Early Intervention Team, Home Treatment Team, AMHPs, psychology and psychotherapy departments and voluntary sector networks. This is an exciting and unique role, in which you will play an integral role ensuring patients being discharged from the mental health wards have all the relevant assessments carried out, and that the necessary care plans and risk assessments are available for the BHPS to be able to make an informed and safe decisions on any temporary or settled housing options. This role will involve building strong working relationships between ELFT mental health services and temporary accommodation while also working closely with service users, their families and other relevant support networks. You will provide a high quality and effective mental health social work service to residents that are in housing need. You will respond to the needs of adults with mental disorders and their carers in a timely manner, within the boundaries of statutory legislation, and with regard to individual circumstances, combined with assessing needs, using a strengths based and person centred approach. Planning and delivering outcome focused interventions linked to promoting independence & social inclusion will also be part of your daily remit. Significant experience of working in an adult mental health setting or delivering a mental health service is required together with knowledge of housing and homeless legislations. We welcome applicants that are qualified AMPH's, or social workers who are willing to undertake training in this area. You will be qualified in CQSW or DipSW or equivalent, HCPC registered; and have experience of working in inner city urban areas. At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. Please note, an Enhanced DBS is required. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications : 09 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date : wc 17 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
12-month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity. At Hackney Council we have an ambitious vision to make the borough fairer and safer, greener, and healthier and a great place for every child to grow up. To help deliver that vision, we have developed a cross-council transformation programme supported by a new team who work with colleagues across the council to deliver improved services for residents. Our programme is expanding, and we work flexibly so you will be involved in a varied range of projects. Our current areas of focus include: Securing better community outcomes by preventing problems developing and reducing demand Driving up residents experience of contacting and working with the council Modernising how we work ensuring we are efficient and high performing In this role, you'll be directly leading multi-disciplinary project teams to identify and deliver opportunities for change aligned to the council's strategic priorities. You will have experience of delivering complex transformational change in Local Government, working with a range of stakeholders to co-produce and implement improvements which deliver positive outcomes for our residents. Just as important as your background is your mindset - we're committed to putting residents at the heart of what we do and designing and delivering inclusive services that work for everyone. You'll need to be committed to doing the best for local people and share our values of being open and inclusive, ambitious, and proud, and pioneering and proactive. Hackney is one of London's most diverse and exciting communities and these new roles provide a great opportunity to make a real impact. We know that to deliver real, long-term change and transformation for residents, we need teams of talented, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to help us achieve this. If you have the skills we're looking for, experience in local government and you share our values please get in touch. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date: wc 31 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 06, 2025
Seasonal
12-month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity. At Hackney Council we have an ambitious vision to make the borough fairer and safer, greener, and healthier and a great place for every child to grow up. To help deliver that vision, we have developed a cross-council transformation programme supported by a new team who work with colleagues across the council to deliver improved services for residents. Our programme is expanding, and we work flexibly so you will be involved in a varied range of projects. Our current areas of focus include: Securing better community outcomes by preventing problems developing and reducing demand Driving up residents experience of contacting and working with the council Modernising how we work ensuring we are efficient and high performing In this role, you'll be directly leading multi-disciplinary project teams to identify and deliver opportunities for change aligned to the council's strategic priorities. You will have experience of delivering complex transformational change in Local Government, working with a range of stakeholders to co-produce and implement improvements which deliver positive outcomes for our residents. Just as important as your background is your mindset - we're committed to putting residents at the heart of what we do and designing and delivering inclusive services that work for everyone. You'll need to be committed to doing the best for local people and share our values of being open and inclusive, ambitious, and proud, and pioneering and proactive. Hackney is one of London's most diverse and exciting communities and these new roles provide a great opportunity to make a real impact. We know that to deliver real, long-term change and transformation for residents, we need teams of talented, innovative, and forward-thinking professionals to help us achieve this. If you have the skills we're looking for, experience in local government and you share our values please get in touch. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview date: wc 31 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Details of the role: Job title: Senior Children's Centre Officer Salary: £43,542 - £44,430 Terms and Conditions: Full Time - Permanent Location: Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub We are looking to appoint a Senior Children's Centre Officer to join our outstanding team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to lead and manage the Childcare element of one of the largest Children's Centre in Hackney, Ann Tayler Children's Centre. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, meeting the statutory requirements set out in the EYFS and ensuring all children have the opportunity to thrive and make accelerated progress in our outstanding and well resources Nursery. This role has line management responsibility for a number of Room Leads and is responsible for supporting all staff in the Nursery to develop as outstanding practitioners. We believe that every child is unique and born with their own creative potential. We aim to support our diverse community of children and families to achieve their aspirations, and we work in partnership with a range of services, to provide a welcoming, safe and open environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and innovative leader for this position to continue to drive forward an already outstanding staff team. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have good interpersonal, and relationship building skills and possess good assessment skills. An NVQ3 qualification in childcare learning & development or higher is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centre operates a shift system. If you have any questions, please contact Biddy Hutton ( ) Interested? Closing date: 10 March 2025 (22:59). Interviews: 19 March 2025. Further information: Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education gov.uk statutory guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce. DBS check required for this role: Yes.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Details of the role: Job title: Senior Children's Centre Officer Salary: £43,542 - £44,430 Terms and Conditions: Full Time - Permanent Location: Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub We are looking to appoint a Senior Children's Centre Officer to join our outstanding team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to lead and manage the Childcare element of one of the largest Children's Centre in Hackney, Ann Tayler Children's Centre. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, meeting the statutory requirements set out in the EYFS and ensuring all children have the opportunity to thrive and make accelerated progress in our outstanding and well resources Nursery. This role has line management responsibility for a number of Room Leads and is responsible for supporting all staff in the Nursery to develop as outstanding practitioners. We believe that every child is unique and born with their own creative potential. We aim to support our diverse community of children and families to achieve their aspirations, and we work in partnership with a range of services, to provide a welcoming, safe and open environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and innovative leader for this position to continue to drive forward an already outstanding staff team. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have good interpersonal, and relationship building skills and possess good assessment skills. An NVQ3 qualification in childcare learning & development or higher is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centre operates a shift system. If you have any questions, please contact Biddy Hutton ( ) Interested? Closing date: 10 March 2025 (22:59). Interviews: 19 March 2025. Further information: Hackney Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As this role involves regulated activity, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education gov.uk statutory guidance. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from a black and global majority background as these groups are currently under represented in our workforce. DBS check required for this role: Yes.
Join us in Hackney for your next career move and start afresh in 2025. We work to achieve the best outcomes for every child in the borough. Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do. Our priority is to provide the highest quality support and care for Hackney's children and families, providing the right support at the right time. We are rated Good by Ofsted and are continually seeking to improve our services and set this out in our Action Plan . We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. In partnership with families, carers and our partners, we run an integrated service for children, young people and their families, which is made up of six service areas: Early Help and Prevention; Assessment and Planning; Child Protection and Child in Need; Corporate Parenting (Children in care, Fostering, permanency and leaving care); Safeguarding and Quality Assurance; and Business Systems and Operations. So, why don't you find yourself in Hackney? We are currently looking for experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic social workers to work full-time in our Fostering and Permanency teams, we currently have two Fostering Support Teams and one Permanency Team. The social workers in the Fostering Support Teams hold all the approved Foster Carers and the Permanency Team Social workers hold all our temporary approved cares and support our Special Guardians. The teams are made up of 5 social workers, a senior social worker and a Team manager. To find out more about the teams within Children and Families services, click on this link . Our Offer To You: Our Practice Academy will offer Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist training, reflective spaces, joint work with clinicians and a career framework. We have clinicians working alongside practitioners to embed STAR and are developing a tailored wellbeing offer to maximise the support to staff Dedicated Race Equality and Inclusion leadership within the council working to embed active anti-racist practice and support staff's anti-racism journey Monthly group supervision for collaboration and support when things feel stuck Flexible working options including family friendly leave for parents and dependency leave for carers In addition to the above you will have access to a range of council-wide benefits: Generous holiday allowance - 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years Unrivalled pension scheme Flexible working options including part-time options Family-friendly policies A range of discounts, including subsidised gym membership and local eating Access to financial and season ticket loans Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes A comprehensive training and development offer We are a member of Cycle Scheme and offer free pool bikes Read more about our services and offer to employees on the Hackney Council website . As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: 28 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Join us in Hackney for your next career move and start afresh in 2025. We work to achieve the best outcomes for every child in the borough. Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do. Our priority is to provide the highest quality support and care for Hackney's children and families, providing the right support at the right time. We are rated Good by Ofsted and are continually seeking to improve our services and set this out in our Action Plan . We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. In partnership with families, carers and our partners, we run an integrated service for children, young people and their families, which is made up of six service areas: Early Help and Prevention; Assessment and Planning; Child Protection and Child in Need; Corporate Parenting (Children in care, Fostering, permanency and leaving care); Safeguarding and Quality Assurance; and Business Systems and Operations. So, why don't you find yourself in Hackney? We are currently looking for experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic social workers to work full-time in our Fostering and Permanency teams, we currently have two Fostering Support Teams and one Permanency Team. The social workers in the Fostering Support Teams hold all the approved Foster Carers and the Permanency Team Social workers hold all our temporary approved cares and support our Special Guardians. The teams are made up of 5 social workers, a senior social worker and a Team manager. To find out more about the teams within Children and Families services, click on this link . Our Offer To You: Our Practice Academy will offer Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist training, reflective spaces, joint work with clinicians and a career framework. We have clinicians working alongside practitioners to embed STAR and are developing a tailored wellbeing offer to maximise the support to staff Dedicated Race Equality and Inclusion leadership within the council working to embed active anti-racist practice and support staff's anti-racism journey Monthly group supervision for collaboration and support when things feel stuck Flexible working options including family friendly leave for parents and dependency leave for carers In addition to the above you will have access to a range of council-wide benefits: Generous holiday allowance - 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years Unrivalled pension scheme Flexible working options including part-time options Family-friendly policies A range of discounts, including subsidised gym membership and local eating Access to financial and season ticket loans Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes A comprehensive training and development offer We are a member of Cycle Scheme and offer free pool bikes Read more about our services and offer to employees on the Hackney Council website . As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: 28 March 2025. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
London Borough of Hackney Senior Children's Centre Officer Job Number: HEd00759 Agreement Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary Range: £43,542 to £44,430 About Hackney Education: Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Details of the role: Job title: Senior Children's Centre Officer Salary: £43,542 - £44,430 Terms and Conditions: Full Time - Permanent Location: Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub We are looking to appoint a Senior Children's Centre Officer to join our outstanding team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to lead and manage the Childcare element of one of the largest Children's Centre in Hackney, Ann Tayler Children's Centre. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, meeting the statutory requirements set out in the EYFS and ensuring all children have the opportunity to thrive and make accelerated progress in our outstanding and well resources Nursery. This role has line management responsibility for a number of Room Leads and is responsible for supporting all staff in the Nursery to develop as outstanding practitioners. We believe that every child is unique and born with their own creative potential. We aim to support our diverse community of children and families to achieve their aspirations, and we work in partnership with a range of services, to provide a welcoming, safe and open environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and innovative leader for this position to continue to drive forward an already outstanding staff team. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have good interpersonal, and relationship building skills and possess good assessment skills. An NVQ3 qualification in childcare learning & development or higher is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centre operates a shift system. If you have any questions, please contact Biddy Hutton ( ) Interested? Closing date: 10 March 2025 (22:59). Interviews: 19 March 2025.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
London Borough of Hackney Senior Children's Centre Officer Job Number: HEd00759 Agreement Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary Range: £43,542 to £44,430 About Hackney Education: Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures. Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward-looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve -and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system. Details of the role: Job title: Senior Children's Centre Officer Salary: £43,542 - £44,430 Terms and Conditions: Full Time - Permanent Location: Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub We are looking to appoint a Senior Children's Centre Officer to join our outstanding team to improve the outcomes for children in Hackney. Your role will be to lead and manage the Childcare element of one of the largest Children's Centre in Hackney, Ann Tayler Children's Centre. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, meeting the statutory requirements set out in the EYFS and ensuring all children have the opportunity to thrive and make accelerated progress in our outstanding and well resources Nursery. This role has line management responsibility for a number of Room Leads and is responsible for supporting all staff in the Nursery to develop as outstanding practitioners. We believe that every child is unique and born with their own creative potential. We aim to support our diverse community of children and families to achieve their aspirations, and we work in partnership with a range of services, to provide a welcoming, safe and open environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and innovative leader for this position to continue to drive forward an already outstanding staff team. Significant professional experience of working within a culturally diverse educational childcare environment is essential. You must have good interpersonal, and relationship building skills and possess good assessment skills. An NVQ3 qualification in childcare learning & development or higher is essential for this role. You will be required to work flexible hours as the centre operates a shift system. If you have any questions, please contact Biddy Hutton ( ) Interested? Closing date: 10 March 2025 (22:59). Interviews: 19 March 2025.
Social Media Officer Region: London 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity Hackney's multi award winning Markets, Shop Fronts and Street Trading Service manage and operate all the Markets and street trading activity in the Borough. As a leading operator in our field, Hackney's Markets Service delivers a best in class service providing innovative ways to develop and operate markets and street trading activities in the borough. This is an exciting time to join the markets and street trading team following continuous growth for the past three years and recognised nationally as a beacon borough who is leading the way for other local authorities in delivering successful markets and street trading operations. We are expanding and growing our portfolio and playing our part in increasing local employment and driving our local economy. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and skilled Social / Digital Media Officer to join our service. This is a fantastic position for someone who wants to make a real difference in the community and support our small and micro businesses thrive and prosper. You will need to possess bundles of energy, full of initiative and flair whilst also being an expert organiser and an understanding on how to influence and positively engage people both live in person and remotely. You will be responsible for producing impressive visually engaging content across all our social and digital media platforms, reviewing feedback and follower statistics to discover fresh and innovative ways to deliver a best in class brand management service and deliver the recommendations set out in the Markets, Shop Fronts and Street Trading Strategy 2024/2029. You will be responsible for: Producing scheduled and live material for our current social media platforms, as well as exploring new avenues and methods to establish connections with viewers. Staying up-to-date with the latest social media trends and digital technologies Developing monthly reports on emerging social media trends that will be submitted to the management and executive teams Developing social media strategies with the aim of increasing brand awareness and customer engagement and growing both online followers and driving physical footfall into commercial sites. Analysing the long-term needs of the company's social media strategy and offering quarterly reports to the management and executive teams, outlining any necessary changes to the overall digital marketing plan Creating captivating content for an organisation's social media sites, which may include writing blogs, articles, posts and multimedia content Monitoring and responding to customer feedback, comments and social media posts Developing and overseeing competitions and campaigns to draw attention to our commercial brands and trading sites. Setting measurable goals for campaigns, measuring and showing the Return on Investment (ROI) Creation of the bi monthly newsletter to communicate updates with our traders, other Council services and ward members. The role is a full time position which includes weekend work as mandatory to capture live feeds and communication in all our markets. You must have experience of managing multiple social media accounts and able to create digital content to promote the small businesses across all our Markets and Street trading sites. You should be able to use your own initiative and love putting your organisational and creative skills to good use. You will need to be articulate, with sound written and verbal communications. Above all, you need a 'can do' attitude and a desire to deliver exceptional customer service. There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It's one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form. This application process replaces a supporting statement. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available. Closing date for applications : 11 February 2024 (22:59) Interview date : TBC
Jan 30, 2024
Full time
Social Media Officer Region: London 12 Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity Hackney's multi award winning Markets, Shop Fronts and Street Trading Service manage and operate all the Markets and street trading activity in the Borough. As a leading operator in our field, Hackney's Markets Service delivers a best in class service providing innovative ways to develop and operate markets and street trading activities in the borough. This is an exciting time to join the markets and street trading team following continuous growth for the past three years and recognised nationally as a beacon borough who is leading the way for other local authorities in delivering successful markets and street trading operations. We are expanding and growing our portfolio and playing our part in increasing local employment and driving our local economy. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and skilled Social / Digital Media Officer to join our service. This is a fantastic position for someone who wants to make a real difference in the community and support our small and micro businesses thrive and prosper. You will need to possess bundles of energy, full of initiative and flair whilst also being an expert organiser and an understanding on how to influence and positively engage people both live in person and remotely. You will be responsible for producing impressive visually engaging content across all our social and digital media platforms, reviewing feedback and follower statistics to discover fresh and innovative ways to deliver a best in class brand management service and deliver the recommendations set out in the Markets, Shop Fronts and Street Trading Strategy 2024/2029. You will be responsible for: Producing scheduled and live material for our current social media platforms, as well as exploring new avenues and methods to establish connections with viewers. Staying up-to-date with the latest social media trends and digital technologies Developing monthly reports on emerging social media trends that will be submitted to the management and executive teams Developing social media strategies with the aim of increasing brand awareness and customer engagement and growing both online followers and driving physical footfall into commercial sites. Analysing the long-term needs of the company's social media strategy and offering quarterly reports to the management and executive teams, outlining any necessary changes to the overall digital marketing plan Creating captivating content for an organisation's social media sites, which may include writing blogs, articles, posts and multimedia content Monitoring and responding to customer feedback, comments and social media posts Developing and overseeing competitions and campaigns to draw attention to our commercial brands and trading sites. Setting measurable goals for campaigns, measuring and showing the Return on Investment (ROI) Creation of the bi monthly newsletter to communicate updates with our traders, other Council services and ward members. The role is a full time position which includes weekend work as mandatory to capture live feeds and communication in all our markets. You must have experience of managing multiple social media accounts and able to create digital content to promote the small businesses across all our Markets and Street trading sites. You should be able to use your own initiative and love putting your organisational and creative skills to good use. You will need to be articulate, with sound written and verbal communications. Above all, you need a 'can do' attitude and a desire to deliver exceptional customer service. There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It's one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form. This application process replaces a supporting statement. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available. Closing date for applications : 11 February 2024 (22:59) Interview date : TBC
Safeguarding Training Co-ordinator - City & Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership London £32,868 - £34,062 Ref: HCAA00979 The City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership is currently recruiting for the role of Training Co-ordinator. The multi-agency training programme is probably the most visible of the many functions of the CHSCP and as such the job is demanding - it requires attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to multi-task, alongside excellent administrative, organisational, and minute-taking skills. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a small, but busy and high functioning team. You will be required to provide administrative support to assigned CHSCP Sub/Task Groups and be responsible for the efficient delivery of the multi-agency safeguarding training programme and its evaluation framework. The CHSCP will look to you to provide them with briefings and data from which they can evaluate the impact of particular courses. The Training Co-ordinator will also support the implementation of the Graded Care Profile 2 across the Partnership. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to keep a clear head under pressure and be able to use a variety of software to an advanced level. You will need an awareness of the agenda around safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and prior experience within the statutory sector will be useful while not essential. Beyond this, you will need to be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to hit the ground running after a comprehensive induction. Whilst working from home at present, the role is ordinarily based in Hackney and would require occasional travel to the City of London. An enhanced DBS is required for this role. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 4 August 2022. Interview date: 25 August 2022. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available
Jul 17, 2022
Full time
Safeguarding Training Co-ordinator - City & Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership London £32,868 - £34,062 Ref: HCAA00979 The City and Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership is currently recruiting for the role of Training Co-ordinator. The multi-agency training programme is probably the most visible of the many functions of the CHSCP and as such the job is demanding - it requires attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to multi-task, alongside excellent administrative, organisational, and minute-taking skills. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a small, but busy and high functioning team. You will be required to provide administrative support to assigned CHSCP Sub/Task Groups and be responsible for the efficient delivery of the multi-agency safeguarding training programme and its evaluation framework. The CHSCP will look to you to provide them with briefings and data from which they can evaluate the impact of particular courses. The Training Co-ordinator will also support the implementation of the Graded Care Profile 2 across the Partnership. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to keep a clear head under pressure and be able to use a variety of software to an advanced level. You will need an awareness of the agenda around safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and prior experience within the statutory sector will be useful while not essential. Beyond this, you will need to be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills. The successful candidate should be able to hit the ground running after a comprehensive induction. Whilst working from home at present, the role is ordinarily based in Hackney and would require occasional travel to the City of London. An enhanced DBS is required for this role. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience. This application process replaces a supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 4 August 2022. Interview date: 25 August 2022. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available
Hackney Council's Building Maintenance Teams work streams are growing and we are looking for qualified operatives in a number of trades to increase our direct workforce. We are looking for individuals to help us maintain the properties we look after. Your role will be to help make sure these homes are safe and maintained to a high standard for the people who live in them. You will be working on properties across Hackney, some of these homes will be occupied but you will also be helping us prepare others for their new occupants. The roles we have available are: Plumbers x 4 - Up to £46K Carpenters x 5 - Up to £43K Gas Engineer x 3 - Up to £47 Driver\Labourer x 1 - Up to £43 You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as some of the work is physically demanding, you may need to climb ladders and lift heavy objects. You will need to apply common sense to your work, be able to manage your time and take pride in your work. In return you will get great opportunities for training, generous annual leave and an attractive pay package on a performance related pay scheme. You will need experience in repairs and maintenance perhaps for a Housing Association, Local Authority or as a contractor working in tenant's homes. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence (with no more than three penalty points) as we will provide you with a work vehicle. To be able to do this work, you need to have a NVQ or City & Guilds qualification and/or relevant experience in your specific trade. You will also need to have IT skills as you may be using a hand held device to record your work. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. When applying, it is essential that you include a supporting statement, addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet all aspects of the post, as indicated in the job description and person specification. The recruitment process is anonymous. Please ensure that you do not include your name on any of your supporting documents or on the file attachments. Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 December 2021 Interview date: TBC We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Hackney Council's Building Maintenance Teams work streams are growing and we are looking for qualified operatives in a number of trades to increase our direct workforce. We are looking for individuals to help us maintain the properties we look after. Your role will be to help make sure these homes are safe and maintained to a high standard for the people who live in them. You will be working on properties across Hackney, some of these homes will be occupied but you will also be helping us prepare others for their new occupants. The roles we have available are: Plumbers x 4 - Up to £46K Carpenters x 5 - Up to £43K Gas Engineer x 3 - Up to £47 Driver\Labourer x 1 - Up to £43 You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness as some of the work is physically demanding, you may need to climb ladders and lift heavy objects. You will need to apply common sense to your work, be able to manage your time and take pride in your work. In return you will get great opportunities for training, generous annual leave and an attractive pay package on a performance related pay scheme. You will need experience in repairs and maintenance perhaps for a Housing Association, Local Authority or as a contractor working in tenant's homes. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence (with no more than three penalty points) as we will provide you with a work vehicle. To be able to do this work, you need to have a NVQ or City & Guilds qualification and/or relevant experience in your specific trade. You will also need to have IT skills as you may be using a hand held device to record your work. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. When applying, it is essential that you include a supporting statement, addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet all aspects of the post, as indicated in the job description and person specification. The recruitment process is anonymous. Please ensure that you do not include your name on any of your supporting documents or on the file attachments. Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 December 2021 Interview date: TBC We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 30th September 2022 Part Time - 28.8 hours per week until April 2022, then 14.4 hours until the end of the contract Scale 6 - £29,544 - £30,016 per annum (pro-rata) We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. This role is based within the Civil Protection Service. The service works on Emergency Planning for, and responding to, incidents such as terrorist attacks, floods, fires or anything that disrupts Hackney. The service also manages Public Space Surveillance, using the Council's CCTV systems. The Civil Protection Service consists of three teams, each with a manager. The Service provides the Borough with: A centralised Public Space Surveillance Team, with experience, expertise, and knowledge of systems operation. The team provides management and legislative expertise for other council CCTV users and external partners; An ANPR system to provide alarms to the Public Space Surveillance Operators and the police; An Emergency Planning & Response Team responsible for managing the Council's emergency plans and Business Continuity plans, and responding 24/7 to incidents ranging from major fires to terrorist attack; A network of 150 km of underground ducts containing optical fibre cable on which the council's CCTV and IT systems run and a radio service for all council services. These services either work or are available continuously, 24 hours a day, all year round. The Service is looking for someone with the ability to work 2 days a week, with the possibility of several months initially working 4 days a week. Day to day you will be taking minutes of meetings, filing e-documents, using email, raising purchase orders to contractors for engineering work on various systems, taking messages, issuing uniform and managing our stores, cross referencing purchase orders to identify wrong cost codes and dealing with internal and public enquiries and correspondence. You will be responsible for providing a central key resource to the Service Manager and the two Team Managers, ensuring that they receive high quality, reliable, flexible and proactive administrative support. You will also be required to assist the Service Manager with projects, working closely with him to determine priorities and suggest mechanisms to promote an efficient service. It is essential that you have previous administration, clerical and resource duties experience combined with a comprehensive knowledge of administration systems, service and equipment. Evidence of excellent interpersonal, networking and team skills will be required, as well as the ability to operate effectively in an environment of constant change, producing reports and statistical information. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organisation and administrative experience, combined with skills in Intermediate MS Office applications - Word and Excel in particular, although we have changed to G Suite applications such as Gmail, Gsheets etc. Out of hours and weekend work may be required in extreme emergency situations, so you may need to be flexible. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: 12 December 2021 Interview date: 21 December 2021 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until 30th September 2022 Part Time - 28.8 hours per week until April 2022, then 14.4 hours until the end of the contract Scale 6 - £29,544 - £30,016 per annum (pro-rata) We know that staff are key to our success and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. This role is based within the Civil Protection Service. The service works on Emergency Planning for, and responding to, incidents such as terrorist attacks, floods, fires or anything that disrupts Hackney. The service also manages Public Space Surveillance, using the Council's CCTV systems. The Civil Protection Service consists of three teams, each with a manager. The Service provides the Borough with: A centralised Public Space Surveillance Team, with experience, expertise, and knowledge of systems operation. The team provides management and legislative expertise for other council CCTV users and external partners; An ANPR system to provide alarms to the Public Space Surveillance Operators and the police; An Emergency Planning & Response Team responsible for managing the Council's emergency plans and Business Continuity plans, and responding 24/7 to incidents ranging from major fires to terrorist attack; A network of 150 km of underground ducts containing optical fibre cable on which the council's CCTV and IT systems run and a radio service for all council services. These services either work or are available continuously, 24 hours a day, all year round. The Service is looking for someone with the ability to work 2 days a week, with the possibility of several months initially working 4 days a week. Day to day you will be taking minutes of meetings, filing e-documents, using email, raising purchase orders to contractors for engineering work on various systems, taking messages, issuing uniform and managing our stores, cross referencing purchase orders to identify wrong cost codes and dealing with internal and public enquiries and correspondence. You will be responsible for providing a central key resource to the Service Manager and the two Team Managers, ensuring that they receive high quality, reliable, flexible and proactive administrative support. You will also be required to assist the Service Manager with projects, working closely with him to determine priorities and suggest mechanisms to promote an efficient service. It is essential that you have previous administration, clerical and resource duties experience combined with a comprehensive knowledge of administration systems, service and equipment. Evidence of excellent interpersonal, networking and team skills will be required, as well as the ability to operate effectively in an environment of constant change, producing reports and statistical information. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organisation and administrative experience, combined with skills in Intermediate MS Office applications - Word and Excel in particular, although we have changed to G Suite applications such as Gmail, Gsheets etc. Out of hours and weekend work may be required in extreme emergency situations, so you may need to be flexible. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: 12 December 2021 Interview date: 21 December 2021 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Team Leader (Overbury, Ashley, Century Court) £29,544 - £30,618 Permanent, Full-time 36 hours per week Ref: HCAA00640 The Role: We are looking for a Team Leaders to join us at Overbury Court, Ashley Court and Century Court to provide day-to-day organisational input, within the framework of supervision by the Scheme Manager, to a team of Care Workers providing services based within a Housing with Care setting. Housing with Care schemes provide housing that is primarily designed for people aged 55 plus who have both housing, support and care needs. Our aim is to provide a comfortable home with the help people need to stay as independent as possible. There are 14 Housing with Care schemes, where some specialise in helping people with needs relating to learning disabilities, severe memory problems or those with brain injury. This is an excellent opportunity to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with service users, families, staff, colleagues and representatives of other organisations. You will ensure good quality person centred care is provided and that the services provided are acceptable to service users, meet quality standards within the resources available, meet legislative requirements and achieve best professional practice. You will provide operational direction and day-to-day management support to care staff, support the manager in ensuring that care provided is of an appropriate quality, undertake check-ins with staff and support the scheme manager in completing all required records in accordance with the requirements of CQC and the organisation. Proven experience of staff supervision is required, combined with experience of creating and managing rotas. You will have experience of working in services providing care support services to adults in settings that are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and understand how to apply these regulations to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Applicants must be available and willing to work across seven days a week on a rota basis. Please note, an enhanced DBS check is required. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. About Us: If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the Apply Button . The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. This application process replaces a supporting statement. For regulatory requirements, please provide your full employment history from the age of first employment, including an explanation for any gaps of employment on the online application form. If this is not provided at the application stage, unfortunately your application will not be considered. If you are successful, you will be asked to present the original certificate of your NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Closing date for applications: 8 December 2021 Interviews: TBC We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Team Leader (Overbury, Ashley, Century Court) £29,544 - £30,618 Permanent, Full-time 36 hours per week Ref: HCAA00640 The Role: We are looking for a Team Leaders to join us at Overbury Court, Ashley Court and Century Court to provide day-to-day organisational input, within the framework of supervision by the Scheme Manager, to a team of Care Workers providing services based within a Housing with Care setting. Housing with Care schemes provide housing that is primarily designed for people aged 55 plus who have both housing, support and care needs. Our aim is to provide a comfortable home with the help people need to stay as independent as possible. There are 14 Housing with Care schemes, where some specialise in helping people with needs relating to learning disabilities, severe memory problems or those with brain injury. This is an excellent opportunity to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with service users, families, staff, colleagues and representatives of other organisations. You will ensure good quality person centred care is provided and that the services provided are acceptable to service users, meet quality standards within the resources available, meet legislative requirements and achieve best professional practice. You will provide operational direction and day-to-day management support to care staff, support the manager in ensuring that care provided is of an appropriate quality, undertake check-ins with staff and support the scheme manager in completing all required records in accordance with the requirements of CQC and the organisation. Proven experience of staff supervision is required, combined with experience of creating and managing rotas. You will have experience of working in services providing care support services to adults in settings that are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and understand how to apply these regulations to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. Applicants must be available and willing to work across seven days a week on a rota basis. Please note, an enhanced DBS check is required. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. About Us: If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the Apply Button . The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. This application process replaces a supporting statement. For regulatory requirements, please provide your full employment history from the age of first employment, including an explanation for any gaps of employment on the online application form. If this is not provided at the application stage, unfortunately your application will not be considered. If you are successful, you will be asked to present the original certificate of your NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification. Closing date for applications: 8 December 2021 Interviews: TBC We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Hackney Council is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated digital communications professional to lead a new team in its award-winning Communications and Engagement service. The Council's mission is to rebuild a better Hackney in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but it can only achieve this by using data and insight to reach more of its residents and partners online, driving behaviour change. That's why it's created a new Digital Communications team to strategically manage and drive growth of its social media, email and instant messaging platforms, keep pace with digital trends and make sure its campaigns have the biggest impact. This role is your opportunity to lead this new team and shape the Council's digital communications - developing talent, establishing a digital first culture and working with our content design teams to ensure our residents are at the heart of our online platforms. You'll be the Council's digital communications specialist, providing advice to the Mayor, Cabinet and senior officers, analysing and influencing the performance of our wider communications team's work and being the enemy of boring, dull content. You'll be a digital marketing expert and online native, with experience of leading exceptional campaigns, launching and growing new channels and using data and evaluation to target audiences. You'll also bring an instinctive feel for what works on what platform, and how to plan it effectively. You'll also be a first-class communicator yourself, at ease presenting to councillors, senior leaders and Council services. You'll be used to juggling multiple projects and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve your communications objectives. A good understanding of local government or working in a political organisation is preferable, but it doesn't matter if that's not your background - it matters that you're passionate about public service. If you would like to discuss any elements of the role, please contact We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 December 2021 Interview date: W/C 20 December 2021 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Hackney Council is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated digital communications professional to lead a new team in its award-winning Communications and Engagement service. The Council's mission is to rebuild a better Hackney in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but it can only achieve this by using data and insight to reach more of its residents and partners online, driving behaviour change. That's why it's created a new Digital Communications team to strategically manage and drive growth of its social media, email and instant messaging platforms, keep pace with digital trends and make sure its campaigns have the biggest impact. This role is your opportunity to lead this new team and shape the Council's digital communications - developing talent, establishing a digital first culture and working with our content design teams to ensure our residents are at the heart of our online platforms. You'll be the Council's digital communications specialist, providing advice to the Mayor, Cabinet and senior officers, analysing and influencing the performance of our wider communications team's work and being the enemy of boring, dull content. You'll be a digital marketing expert and online native, with experience of leading exceptional campaigns, launching and growing new channels and using data and evaluation to target audiences. You'll also bring an instinctive feel for what works on what platform, and how to plan it effectively. You'll also be a first-class communicator yourself, at ease presenting to councillors, senior leaders and Council services. You'll be used to juggling multiple projects and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve your communications objectives. A good understanding of local government or working in a political organisation is preferable, but it doesn't matter if that's not your background - it matters that you're passionate about public service. If you would like to discuss any elements of the role, please contact We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 December 2021 Interview date: W/C 20 December 2021 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
12 Months Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity Your role as an accessibility support worker will be to work alongside one of the Team Leaders who is visually impaired. You'll need excellent communication skills with proven experience as an accessibility support worker, whilst working effectively as part of a team to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.You will come with a service first approach that is reflective in your flexibility to change working times and methods, in order to meet service needs. As well as enjoying delivering one to one support as an accessibility support worker your ability for building positive relationships will be exceptional. You will have demonstrable experience with disability awareness and working with people with disabilities; have a good range of clerical and administration skills supported by relevant experience, in either an employment or educational context, with the ability to collate, provide and translate statistical information for a range of audiences. Your ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and to various audiences will be second to none. You will manage and take responsibility for the management of your own workload in order to meet varying deadlines and or work schedules. You will be committed to your own learning and development and willing to share good practice and experience and learn from others. You will need to be confident using IT and working to high levels of accuracy, as you will be required to interpret information and data that is not easily accessible using visual impairment aid software. To have proficient skills and experience using a range of IT equipment and software including but limited to Google suite of applications (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook in particular - will be accepted as transferable experience) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and software with a work-based context. Qualified to grade C or above in GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics is essential. Knowledge of the Data Protection Act/GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, Equalities Act and Health and Safety at Work Act. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: 09 December 2021 Interview date: TBC We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
12 Months Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity Your role as an accessibility support worker will be to work alongside one of the Team Leaders who is visually impaired. You'll need excellent communication skills with proven experience as an accessibility support worker, whilst working effectively as part of a team to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service.You will come with a service first approach that is reflective in your flexibility to change working times and methods, in order to meet service needs. As well as enjoying delivering one to one support as an accessibility support worker your ability for building positive relationships will be exceptional. You will have demonstrable experience with disability awareness and working with people with disabilities; have a good range of clerical and administration skills supported by relevant experience, in either an employment or educational context, with the ability to collate, provide and translate statistical information for a range of audiences. Your ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats and to various audiences will be second to none. You will manage and take responsibility for the management of your own workload in order to meet varying deadlines and or work schedules. You will be committed to your own learning and development and willing to share good practice and experience and learn from others. You will need to be confident using IT and working to high levels of accuracy, as you will be required to interpret information and data that is not easily accessible using visual impairment aid software. To have proficient skills and experience using a range of IT equipment and software including but limited to Google suite of applications (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook in particular - will be accepted as transferable experience) and the ability to quickly learn new systems and software with a work-based context. Qualified to grade C or above in GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics is essential. Knowledge of the Data Protection Act/GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, Equalities Act and Health and Safety at Work Act. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: 09 December 2021 Interview date: TBC We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
The Policy and Strategic Delivery Team leads the delivery of the broadest cross cutting objectives of the Council helping to set the strategic vision for Hackney and influence delivery across the whole borough through high quality evidence based policy,developed in partnership. Ensuring emerging and critical cross council agendas are coherently progressed, delivered and mainstreamed across the whole organisation is a central role as well as providing direct support to services across the Council in a range of areas; from change and service redesign to inclusive leadership and other critical organisational imperatives. The team provides collaborative and creative leadership and direction in identifying and delivering lasting solutions to the borough's biggest challenges, championing inclusion and equality, providing leadership in the process to ensure that tackling key inequalities particularly racism and poverty, is front and centre of the council's work. Another important aspect of the work is overseeing the development of a corporate framework for change and transformation, working closely with other service areas, particularly ICT, managing the wider change architecture for the Council. The Grants Team The Grants Team sits within the Policy and Strategic Delivery Team and ensures that the Council's investment supports our corporate priorities and the Council's Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy. All aspects of grant making for the Council's Community Grants Programme are managed as well as managing grants on behalf of other teams and helping services to manage other forms of subsidy and support, e.g. discretionary rates relief. The team has been central to the Council's response to Covid-19 working collaboratively and at pace to ensure that funding reaches organisations that have led the community response and have been critical to the protection of vulnerable residents during the pandemic. The Role The Grants Team was reviewed in 2019 and a new structure was created following the adoption of the current Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy. The role of Senior Grants and Investment Officer supports the successful implementation of the strategy by helping to develop and apply a new set of principles for the focus of our investment as well as the way it is managed through our relationships with the sector. The Senior Grants and Investment Officer is a key role working collaboratively within the team and with internal and external stakeholders, to design funding streams and to create strategic connections between the programme and wider activity. With lead responsibility for end to end management of grant funding streams including their financial management, the post also contributes to the design and delivery of grant assessment and allocation processes. Working within a very live and dynamic environment the postholder will be managing demanding, ongoing funding streams as well as dealing with incoming queries and requests for information and supporting strategic development. You will need to draw on excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills. Collaboration and partnership working will be key so you will also need to build a high level of professional credibility, in order to influence, develop and manage relationships at all levels across the Council and partner organisations. You will need to be flexible and adaptable and able to work on a number of different areas of work at any one time. The ability to work across and make decisions on a range of policy and operational activities is essential. Please contact Lisa Atamian, Grants and Investment Manager for an informal conversation on . At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please apply now! The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 December 2021 Interview date: W/C 3 January 2022 Tests are planned that will include an assessment of candidates' ability to manage and interpret budgets and data. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
The Policy and Strategic Delivery Team leads the delivery of the broadest cross cutting objectives of the Council helping to set the strategic vision for Hackney and influence delivery across the whole borough through high quality evidence based policy,developed in partnership. Ensuring emerging and critical cross council agendas are coherently progressed, delivered and mainstreamed across the whole organisation is a central role as well as providing direct support to services across the Council in a range of areas; from change and service redesign to inclusive leadership and other critical organisational imperatives. The team provides collaborative and creative leadership and direction in identifying and delivering lasting solutions to the borough's biggest challenges, championing inclusion and equality, providing leadership in the process to ensure that tackling key inequalities particularly racism and poverty, is front and centre of the council's work. Another important aspect of the work is overseeing the development of a corporate framework for change and transformation, working closely with other service areas, particularly ICT, managing the wider change architecture for the Council. The Grants Team The Grants Team sits within the Policy and Strategic Delivery Team and ensures that the Council's investment supports our corporate priorities and the Council's Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy. All aspects of grant making for the Council's Community Grants Programme are managed as well as managing grants on behalf of other teams and helping services to manage other forms of subsidy and support, e.g. discretionary rates relief. The team has been central to the Council's response to Covid-19 working collaboratively and at pace to ensure that funding reaches organisations that have led the community response and have been critical to the protection of vulnerable residents during the pandemic. The Role The Grants Team was reviewed in 2019 and a new structure was created following the adoption of the current Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy. The role of Senior Grants and Investment Officer supports the successful implementation of the strategy by helping to develop and apply a new set of principles for the focus of our investment as well as the way it is managed through our relationships with the sector. The Senior Grants and Investment Officer is a key role working collaboratively within the team and with internal and external stakeholders, to design funding streams and to create strategic connections between the programme and wider activity. With lead responsibility for end to end management of grant funding streams including their financial management, the post also contributes to the design and delivery of grant assessment and allocation processes. Working within a very live and dynamic environment the postholder will be managing demanding, ongoing funding streams as well as dealing with incoming queries and requests for information and supporting strategic development. You will need to draw on excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills. Collaboration and partnership working will be key so you will also need to build a high level of professional credibility, in order to influence, develop and manage relationships at all levels across the Council and partner organisations. You will need to be flexible and adaptable and able to work on a number of different areas of work at any one time. The ability to work across and make decisions on a range of policy and operational activities is essential. Please contact Lisa Atamian, Grants and Investment Manager for an informal conversation on . At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please apply now! The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 December 2021 Interview date: W/C 3 January 2022 Tests are planned that will include an assessment of candidates' ability to manage and interpret budgets and data. We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: