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The Closing date for this post is the 15 th May 2026 Technical Officer Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick Temporary (Approx 26 weeks) £19.37 per hour 14.4 hours per week (Wednesday & Thursday) Main Purpose To provide technical support and assistance to the Health and Well Being Department across the range of Environmental Health functions in accordance with the performance and quality targets specified. The postholder will have responsibility for contributing to the delivery of an effective Health and Well Being Service which is customer focused, innovative and value for money, through the assignment to any area of responsibility, within the Health and Well Being Department. The postholder will assist in undertaking inspections of commercial and domestic premises, the investigation of complaints and the enforcement of relevant statutory provisions. They will provide advice and make recommendations to the public, commercial and government organisations. This will include ensuring the department complies with all statutory and legislative requirements, by adhering to these and working in accordance with good governance, best practice and health and safety requirements. Main Roles and Responsibilities Undertake food and water sampling; to provide advice on maintaining the safety of food, private water supplies and recreational waters and communicate necessary follow up actions to Senior Environmental Health Officers (SEHOs) / Environmental Health Officers EHOs as appropriate. To provide information to support responses to planning consultations and other enquires as required. To respond to enquiries and complaints relating to pest control, providing preventative advice and taking follow up enforcement action as appropriate. Assist the Head of Service in monitoring the Councils air quality programme as required. Apply and enforce the provisions of relevant waste legislation which fall within the remit of the section. Respond to service requests and investigate complaints received by the Health and Well Being Department as required. Undertake visits, inspections and investigations,( carrying out interviews, under caution where required) and initiate appropriate follow up action, including the service of notices as defined within their level of authorisation. Assist in the training of students on placement or work experience as well as new departmental employees, as required. Liaise and engage with all stakeholders, elected members, contractors and other Council departments, user groups, voluntary and statutory agencies in order to promote areas of responsibility, meet service needs and ensure statutory regulations are complied with. Produce written reports, business cases as required and attend necessary Council meetings and committee meetings. Undertake Environmental Health-related project work as directed by the Head of Service / Senior Environmental Health Officer using the principles of good project management. Gather and retain evidence and provide witness statements in accordance with PACE, RIPA and when necessary, attend Court as a witness on behalf of Council, in the enforcement of relevant legislation and by-laws. To ensure that Corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Service Delivery and Performance Be accountable to the Senior Environmental Health Officer for all aspects of service delivery within the section; ensuring the provision and delivery of high quality and cost effective services. Performance Improvement Keep up-to-date with changes and amendments to relevant and allied legislation including areas of best practice relating to the postholders service area, reviewing practices, making recommendations to the Head of Service /Senior Environmental Health Officer and implementing service improvements, as appropriate Participate in employee training and development activities to ensure that knowledge, skills and competence required to fulfil the role in full are up to date. General Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct. Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Lead by example by behaving at all times in accordance with the Councils values and promote same within the organisation and externally. Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality and ensure that personal and/or sensitive information under the control or access of the postholder is used, stored and maintained in accordance with relevant data protection legislation. Deputise for and represent the Senior Environmental Health Officer as required. Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required. Actively participate in employee relations matters including undertaking investigations and chairing hearings relating to employment matters as required (e.g. discipline, grievance & harassment) and make decisions regarding appropriate outcomes with support from HR and in compliance with the relevant legislation. Participate in the Councils Recruitment and Selection processes as a panel member, including assisting the panel with development of person specification, identifying selection methods and adhering to advice given regarding current employment legislation and codes of practice. Essential Criteria: (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV) Have a minimum of a Level 4 qualification, for e.g., HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant subject i.e. Environmental Science/Health, Built Environment, Food. 6 months (post qualification) investigative or enforcement experience. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Environmental Health matters. Good written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Spreadsheets, databases and ability to manage email. The ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision. The ability to work as part of a team. Hold a full current driving licence and access to transport, or access to transport to meet the requirements of the post. Ability to work outside of normal office hours, including evenings, weekends and public/bank holidays Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level

Housing Advice Officer needed! Salary: 20.98ph Location: Mandela House, CB2 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm 37hs a week Till July 2026 The purpose of this role is: To provide specialist and comprehensive housing advice and options to members of the public and delivering the Council's statutory homelessness functions, focussed on preventing and relieving homelessness while managing expectations. The post holder will assess customers' needs and housing options, agreeing these in the form of a 'personal housing plan'. For customers who are threatened with homelessness this will mean working to prevent homelessness or identify alternative housing options. The post holder will be responding to immediate homelessness situations and arranging placement in emergency accommodation. Where a homeless application is triggered, the post holder will make key decisions about whether the Council's statutory duties have been discharged and issue formal decision notifications. Work with colleagues and other professionals to offer enhanced housing options which address the problems that are the root cause of the homelessness with a view to securing and sustaining accommodation. The post holder will be offering housing advice pertaining to landlord and tenant law; housing rights; defending possession proceedings and assessing housing need with reference to the Lettings Policy and sub-regional Choice Based Lettings system. The role will bring the post holder into contact with customers with a range of needs. Some are complex, including mental health, substance misuse, offending history, abuse and exploitation and require an objective, empathetic, non-judgemental approach. Experience: Demonstrable experience of providing high level customer service Practical experience of providing complex advice to the public Practical experience of negotiating and exerting influence to achieve desired outcomes Interpreting and applying complex information including legislation, guidance and caselaw Experience of working effectively on your own initiative Experience of contributing and working effectively as part of a team and wider organisation Knowledge: Legislation and guidance pertaining to homelessness, housing, social housing allocations and associated public sector provisions Understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness Apply today! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Senior Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full Time Location: The Regional Office is in Sheffield and the successful candidate will be based here. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: £28,500 Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to make a difference in their community. This is an exciting opportunity that involves leading a dynamic team to deliver a service to children and families that puts young people at the forefront. We are looking for a confident individual who can share our vision and support us to develop the service. To lead and manage a team in establishing strong consultation systems with foster children, foster carers and their birth children, through a programme of activities, events, and other creative mechanisms - ensuring their voices are heard, actions implemented and outcomes monitored through the Regional Service Improvement plan To work with the Registered Manager and regional management team in developing the agency's Participation Strategy To supervise two members of staff To lead on groups, events and activities specifically for children and young people Take an active and professional role in the continuing development of the Participation Service. To represent the region in relation to Participation within the Polaris community and with external stakeholders Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Forge close and productive working relationships with colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Complete reports and maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Experience of fostering is not essential, however, experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful You will be expected to demonstrate passion and aspiration for our children and young people to help them reach their full potential You will have some previous experience of leading a team or projects to ensure the service is delivered Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with and present to children and adults and build strong connections. You will need to demonstrate an ability to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour You will be expected to possess good written skills and IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases You will need to have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to a vehicle You will be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on . No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic.