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3-4 months with a local authority Job Purpose As the Head of Housing Improvement and Strategy, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a range of critical functions within Housing Services. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering housing strategy and policy, overseeing the implementation and support of core IT systems, and ensuring a strong customer focus click apply for full job details

6 months contract with local authorities Support refugee, resettled, and migrant families in finding suitable and affordable accommodation in West Sussex Collaborate with teams within the Communities directorate, partners, and District and Boroughs to assist families in securing appropriate housing Establish strong working relationships with local estate agents, landlords, and the Home Office to click apply for full job details

5 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Information Governance and Records Management Officer will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of information governance and records management. This includes confidently processing requests for information in relation to data protection, freedom of information, environmental information regulations, subject access requests, data reques click apply for full job details

2-3 months with a local authority Job Purpose We are excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled and proactive HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team, providing high-quality, professional HR advice and support to schools across the island. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive HR advisory service, helping educational leaders navigate complex people ma click apply for full job details

4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Purpose The Housing Capital Programme Contracts Manager is responsible for delivering housing capital programme contracts to ensure the objectives, targets, and priorities of the Council are achieved while remaining compliant within statutory regulations. This role involves managing approximately £20m per annum of spend on a range of improvement projects click apply for full job details

CHC Senior Practitioner (3-Month Contract) About us Our client is a progressive and community-focused local authority based in Herefordshire, committed to delivering outstanding adult social care services. Due to increased service demand, they are now seeking an experienced CHC Senior Practitioner to join their team on a 3-month temporary contract click apply for full job details

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Pay, Benefits & Reward Advisor plays a key role in designing, implementing, and managing total reward strategies and job evaluation processes that support the organisations strategic objectives. This includes ensuring competitive and equitable pay structures, managing employee benefits, and maintaining consistency in job grading click apply for full job details

Permanent role with a Local Authority Job Summary: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join a specialist health team supporting adults with learning disabilities. This role involves delivering high-quality psychological assessments, interventions, and support to individuals whose needs cannot be met by mainstream services alone click apply for full job details

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner Children in Need (CIN) to join a dynamic team on a hybrid working basis (2 days per week in the office). This is a senior-level role, more akin to that of an Assistant Team Manager, and is not suitable for Social Workers or Senior Social Workers click apply for full job details

3 months contract with local authority We are seeking a dedicated Planning Service Officer to efficiently process applications, with a specific focus on Children's Services, using a fast-track approach. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing a high volume of applications while ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations click apply for full job details

Permanent role with a Residential Care Home Job Purpose To ensure the effective, efficient and safe running of the Home through the efficient management of available resources. Key Duties/Accountabilities To achieve Homeleigh Houses aims & objectives within CQC requirements and Health Authority rules/guidelines. . click apply for full job details

6 months contract with local authorities Job Purpose: To undertake a varied caseload of legal work, including the provision of advice and assistance at a senior level. Advise Members and officers and undertake all contentious proceedings where appropriate, specifically civil and criminal, and occasionally attend Licensing Committees to advise members and officers. Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties: Duties: 1. Responsibilities: Supervise the work of staff as allocated and provide advice, guidance, and direction as necessary, ensuring that such work is carried out efficiently and effectively. 2. Personal Duties: Undertake a varied caseload, primarily involving: Homelessness Advice (Housing Act 1996 / Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). Judicial Review Claims brought against the Council. All aspects of complex litigation in criminal or civil courts of competent jurisdiction, representing the Council where appropriate. Appear on behalf of the Council before the Magistrates Court, High Court, County Court, and any specialized Tribunal, statutory or public inquiry, or before any Arbitrator as appropriate. Advise on matters of law affecting any area of civil and/or criminal law. Prepare complex forms for legal proceedings as appropriate in both civil and criminal jurisdictions, and advise on associated matters as may be required. Licensing, including Selective Licensing. Attend Licensing Committee hearings as required and advise members and officers involved with such hearings. Introduce new procedures arising from new legislation as required or in consultation with other affected departments and prepare any necessary documentation. Act as legal adviser to all departments in connection with procedures or matters arising from Committees attended or specific work undertaken and participate in the formulation of policy proposals for presentation to Committee. Write reports and otherwise attend or advise Committees as required. Keep abreast of changes to the law and inform colleagues as necessary. Prepare and present seminars to fellow lawyers and clients on relevant aspects of the law. 3. General: Any other duties which may fall within the remit of the post. Carry out the responsibilities of the post with due regard to: The Councils Equal Opportunities Policy. Health and Safety requirements. The need to promote the Councils Core Values and Legal Services objectives. Professional accountability to the Solicitor to the Council. 4. Internal Contacts: Advise Committee Chairs and Members when required and contact all departments up to and including Chief Officer level to give legal advice as necessary. 5. External Contacts: Frequent contact with Solicitors in private practice, officers of Courts, other professional businesses, consultants, members of the public, government departments, and statutory local authorities as necessary over the range of work undertaken. Additional Responsibilities: Carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the Councils Respect and Dignity at Work Policy and Codes of Conduct and with due regard to the Councils commitment to equalities and diversity. Participate in the Performance Evaluation Scheme (PES) and undertake appropriate training and development identified to enhance work. Comply with the Council's Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times, taking due care for themselves, colleagues, and members of the public. Carry out duties of the post with due regard to Lewishams Commitment to the environment. Undertake other duties, commensurate with the grade, as may reasonably be required. Consideration will be given to restructuring the duties of this post for a disabled postholder. JBRP1_UKTJ

3 months contract with London Borough of Waltham Forest Job Summary: To lead, plan, develop and deliver an expert professional service within the relevant service area. To support the development, management, and delivery of Council services. Manage staff responsible for service delivery / support within the service area. To ensure the Council maximises service outcomes in relation to cost. To establish Waltham Forest as a platform for local enterprise and a thriving destination for local people and visitors. Full responsibility for marketing and comms across the Destinations Department Leadership & team management. To develop and implement the marketing and comms strategy and processes in line with the destination's strategy and 10-year plan to achieve the agreed destinations goals: Creating Impact. Curating thriving diverse and inclusive destinations. Growing our income streams. Operating World Class Destinations. Delivering fit for purpose assets. To respond to the climate emergency. Key Duties/Accountabilities: Manage key relationships with delivery partners /providers /suppliers to commission / manage / evaluate / enhance appropriate service delivery / capacity within area of responsibility. Creation and development of a Waltham Forest Destination brand, style guide and associated collateral and design. Budget planning and management for all marketing and comms activity To respond to the climate emergency. Appropriate measures are taken to reduce the carbon footprint of marketing operations. Essential Experience Required: Minimum of 5 years' experience of leading creative marketing/ and comms Extensive experience of leading and managing complex multi-site customer-facing operations. Outstanding communication abilities, with the ability to work collaboratively across the directorate/council. Knowledge of Waltham Forest (desirable). Experience of operating in a political environment (desirable). Additional information to note: This is a hybrid role. A Financial Fraud check will be required for all new placements that start with the Council. The closing date for this position is 12 th December 2022

Role Purpose Auditor (Quality Assurance):- To assure quality of practice across Children's Social Care To undertake audits and report on findings. To prepare both quantative and qualitative reports for presentation to senior managers. To improve practice through the delivery of the Quality Assurance Framework to ensure effective outcomes for children and families. Overall, the Auditor (Quality Assurance) is to provide a proactive approach to quality assurance in order to ensure that the quality of work across the organisation is improved. Main Responsibilities To work closely with the Quality Assurance Head of Service to ensure the implementation and delivery of the Quality Assurance Framework through an agreed programme of audit activity. To undertake audits as directed by the Quality Assurance Head of Service, including working to audit specifications and writing bespoke audit tools. To analyse audit data and prepare written reports on the audit findings. To prepare reports and deliver presentations on audit findings to staff at all levels of the Department. To support the Quality Assurance Head of Service in embedding quality assurance processes, including audit activity, across Children's Social Care. To be responsible for collating, maintaining and reporting on data from identified areas of practice. To work closely with the Children's Social Care Workforce Development Team to ensure that findings from quality assurance activity is reflected in appropriate training for staff. Through the quality assurance and audit process to report to the Policy and Procedures Officer to ensure that policies and procedures are relevant to the needs of children and families. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Essential Criteria: Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines to ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements. Health and Safety aspects/issues, first aid/manual handling etc in relation to the working environment, ie hazardous materials and relevant processes/legislations Knowledge and experience of using IT including an electronic integrated children's system (eg: MOSAIC or similar) Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the Council's Equal Opportunities policies. To undertake any other temporary duties consistent with the basic duties and/or objectives of the post. This position requires the post holder to have a satisfactory DBS check. Qualifications Social Work qualification and active HCPC registration Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development Knowledge/Skills Comprehensive knowledge and application of relevant legislation, regulation and statutory guidance relating to children, young people and their parent / carers Knowledge of national issues relevant to looked after children and child protection, including relevant research and evidence based models of best practice Well-developed written, oral and presentation skills. An ability to influence and develop positive relationships with senior managers within the Council and partner agencies, whilst at the same time providing appropriate levels of challenge to policy and practice. Knowledge of the quality assurance function with relevant audit skills