Total 65 job vacancies by Ben Recruitment Ltd

Early Years Practitioner (L1Z3) - EDUCATION

Description

To provide high quality integrated day care and early education to children from birth to 7 years within a multi-disciplinary team and in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
To contribute to planning and support delivery of a high quality early years curriculum, which includes a full commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. This will include daily, weekly and termly planning to meet individual children's needs and interests and record keeping that tracks the development of the individual child.
To promote children’s development within a secure, safe and stimulating environment, and with reference to good practice curriculum guidance appropriate to the ages and stages of development of the children.
To provide input to the assessment of children’s overall development, including carrying out observations, recording children’s achievement, and maintaining developmental records to a high standard.
To support colleagues in undertaking their responsibilities as key worker to a specific group of children within the centre and the smooth transition from home to centre and from centre to school
To effectively manage the behaviour of the children in line with procedural guidance and to implement planned interventions for children with additional needs.
To provide appropriate physical care in areas of washing, toileting, changing, feeding, dressing, comforting and administering medication.
To work with due regard to Child Protection procedures and to report matters of concern to the centre managers.
To assist with the organisation of outings for children’s interest, education and enjoyment and with regard to safety.
There is a requirement to lift and assist in toileting and changing and in helping to transfer from seating to mobility aids. The post will help children to acquire and develop self help skills including toileting and personal hygiene. Work may also involve implementing individual movement programmes, under the direction of other professionals.
The post holder will be required to help with first aid provision, comforting sick or injured children. In emergency situations he/she will need to liaise with the designated first-aider, senior staff and medical professionals, accompanying children to hospital or doctors as necessary. Any basic medical procedures that may need to be carried out will have training provided for.
Must be able to work to the shift pattern required by the setting, falling between 8am and 6pm.

Hours Per Week:
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 15:00
Pay Per Hour: £15.57
Location: Camden, North West London

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Housing Needs Reviews Caseworker (L3Z2)

Description
We are currently seeking a Housing Needs Reviews Caseworker (L3Z2) to join our team. As a Housing Needs Reviews Caseworker, you will play a critical role in assessing and addressing the housing needs of individuals and families in our community. With a focus on ensuring access to safe and affordable housing, you will conduct thorough reviews, engage in client interactions, and make determinations regarding eligibility for housing support programs. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to working with individuals facing housing challenges.

Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive reviews of client applications for housing support programs, ensuring all relevant documentation is provided and accurate.
Assess client eligibility for housing support programs based on established criteria and guidelines.
Conduct interviews and engage in client interactions to gather additional information and understand specific housing needs.
Evaluate housing options and make recommendations for suitable accommodations based on client needs and available resources.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including social workers, housing providers, and community organizations, to coordinate housing support efforts.
Maintain accurate records and update databases to track the progress of each case.
Provide guidance and assistance to clients, including information on housing resources, financial assistance programs, and legal rights.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
Previous experience in housing support, social services, or a related field is highly preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make well-informed decisions regarding client eligibility and housing options.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Proficiency in computer applications and databases for record keeping and case management.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with individuals facing housing challenges.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £20.96
Location: Camden, North West London

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Tree and Landscape Officer

Description
We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Tree and Landscape Officer to join our organization. As a Tree and Landscape Officer, you will play a crucial role in the care and maintenance of our natural surroundings, ensuring that our trees and landscapes are healthy, thriving, and well-preserved.

In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating the condition of trees and landscapes, providing expert advice on their care and management, and overseeing the execution of various maintenance and landscaping projects. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with industry best practices and local regulations.

If you are passionate about nature preservation, possess a strong knowledge of arboriculture and landscape management, and have excellent problem-solving and communication skills, we encourage you to apply for this position and take on this rewarding role.

Responsibilities
Assess the condition of trees and landscapes within our organization's premises and identify any potential issues or risks.
Develop and implement strategic plans for the care, maintenance, and enhancement of trees and landscapes.
Provide expert advice on tree and landscape management practices to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with external contractors and service providers to execute tree maintenance and landscaping projects.
Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of tree and landscape projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and local regulations.
Conduct regular inspections and assessments to ensure the health, safety, and aesthetic appeal of trees and landscapes.
Coordinate and supervise the work of staff and contractors engaged in tree and landscape maintenance activities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Arboriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
Proven experience in tree and landscape management, with a strong understanding of arboriculture principles.
In-depth knowledge of local regulations and best practices related to tree preservation and landscape management.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for tree and landscape management.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £20.91
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, South West London

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Business Support Officer - Regulatory Services (Gr D/E)

Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Support Officer to join our Regulatory Services team. As a Business Support Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting the efficient operation of our regulatory service department and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. This position is classified as Grade D/E.

Responsibilities
Assist with the coordination and implementation of regulatory compliance activities
Prepare and maintain complex databases, records, and reports to track compliance activities
Provide administrative support to the regulatory team, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
Conduct research and analysis to support the development and implementation of regulatory policies and procedures
Monitor and review regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information and address regulatory compliance queries
Assist in the preparation of regulatory reports and submissions to regulatory bodies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
Proven experience in a business support role or regulatory environment
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and requirements
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information Additionally:
Experience working in a regulated industry, such as financial services or healthcare, is preferred
Familiarity with regulatory compliance software or systems is a plus
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £14.39
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, South West London

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Team Manager (PRAS) - Project Team *MR

Description
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dynamic individual to join our team as the Team Manager for the Project Team *MR. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the team, driving project success, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality results.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of professionals and work on diverse projects in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for managing the team's performance, setting clear objectives, and providing guidance and support to help them achieve their goals. You will also work closely with clients to understand their requirements and ensure that project deliverables meet their expectations.

Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve project objectives
Ensure the successful delivery of projects within specified timelines and budgets
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and develop project plans
Monitor project progress and identify and address any issues or obstacles that may arise
Conduct regular meetings with team members to review project status and provide feedback
Manage client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
Evaluate team performance and identify opportunities for improvement and professional development
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Proven experience in project management
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in project management software and tools

Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £43.64
Location: Plymouth, South West England

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Support Worker - Grade D

Primary purpose
of role
To provide support and a range of activities to adult service users with learning
Disabilities and complex needs. To work as part of a team, or on a one-to-one
basis, under direction, both within a day service or community setting, in line
with individual support plans and assessed needs.
The post holder will be working closely with, and supporting, vulnerable adults.

Key activities
 Support service users with all aspects of personal care, eating, drinking and
PEG feeds. Ensuring a person is treated with dignity, sensitivity and respect
at all times. (40%)
 Support and empower service users to develop daily independent living
skills, including simple snack/ meal preparation, shopping, managing service
user’s personal monies. Enable service users to make informed choices,
delivering a range of identified activities. (10%)
 Use a variety of communication methods to aid communication,
independence and choice making. (20%)
 Assist with the safe administration of medication and emergency rescue
medication, in accordance with the health/ medical needs of service users.
(5%)
 Support customers to access social/community activities of their choice,
build, and sustain relationships with their peers, family, friends and wider
community. (15%)
 Undertake daily report writing, including the completion of service user’s
daily diaries, Incident/Illness Report Forms, seizure record charts and
assessments. (5%)
 Advocating for individuals who attend the service to ensure their voice is
heard. (5%)
 Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post
Essential
qualifications/
knowledge
 Literacy skills to keep records and contribute to reviews and meetings.
 Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex
needs.
 Knowledge and experience of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity
when supporting the service user group.
 Undertake personal care tasks in accordance with Manual Handling
Regulations.
 Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development.
 Experience and understanding of people with a learning disability.
 Knowledge of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity when working
with people with a learning disability.
 Basic level of literacy and numeracy.
 Basic IT Skills.
Essential to Driver Role only
 Must hold a current, full UK driving license.
 PCC Minibus Driver Certificate or willingness to attend the training course.
 PCC Driver & Passenger Assistant Certificate or willingness to attend the
training course.
Desirable
qualifications/
knowledge
 NVQ Level 2 in Care/Health and Social care Diploma
 Learning Disability Qualifications (LDQ)
 Knowledge and/or experience of working with people who challenge the
service.
 Knowledge of relevant Plymouth City Council policies and procedures.
 (E.g. Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Risk Assessments, Manual
Handling Regulations).
 Knowledge of other relevant legislation covering

Handling Regulations).
 Knowledge of other relevant legislation covering disclosure, safeguarding
health and safety, discrimination and human rights.
 Current, full UK driving license

Essential
experience
 Physical skills, co-ordination required for operating specific equipment such
as hoists, feeding and mobility aids while supporting service user’s personal
care and mobility needs.
 Effective communication skills through Total Communication, with the use of
signs, symbols, photos, gesture and objects of reference.
 Skills to implement individual and group activities/sessions, with clear aims
and objectives.
 Ability to support service users with transport requirements.
 Caring skills required as jobholder is dealing with the basic needs of
demanding service users.
 Supporting the demands of service users, especially when working in the
community, requiring some interpretation of information or situations to
respond to service users’ needs.
Desirable
experience
 Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Adults local and national
procedures and legislation.
 Knowledge and understanding of the Skills for Care: Code of Conduct for
Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.

Hours Per Week:
Start Time: 09:30
End Time: 15:00
Pay Per Hour: £11.81
Location: Plymouth, South West England

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Social Worker - Level 2 - Adults

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Responsible for providing statutory professional social work as part of a team supporting adults with care and support needs. You will demonstrate through practice experience a commitment to strengths based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support on a varied and more complexcaseload. Youwillprovideadvice,supportandmentoringtootherAdultCare practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy managing a case load and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Manage a varied and complex caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's experience, and professional capability and be accountable for their professional practice.
2. Undertake needs assessments on more complex cases in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions
3. To work with specialist safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC safeguarding policies and procedures.
4. Deputise in the absence of the Lead Practitioner E.g. Representing the Lead Practitioner at multi-disciplinary meetings.
5. Supervise up to four non-registered social care practitioners (e.g. Community Care
Officers), including planning, allocation and checking of work including setting targets, dealing with day to day capability and conduct issues/ providing basic staff welfare and support/ identify training needs.
6. Supervise / mentor students or act as Practice Educator, where appropriate to Social Work students and mentor newly qualified social workers undertaking the Assessed and Supported year in Employment.
7. To identify non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.
8. Construct value for money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and quality of life improved/maintained.
9. Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
10 Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Qualifications:

Professionally qualified as a Social Worker
Current HCPC Social Work Registration
Minimum of 2 years post qualification practice experience.
Enhanced knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory
Adult Care Practice
Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discriminations and empower people to live well
Working knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice


Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Time: 08:45
End Time: 17:15
Pay Per Hour: £28.03
Location: Lincolnshire, East Midlands

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Social Worker - Level 2 - Adults

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Responsible for providing statutory professional social work as part of a team supporting adults with care and support needs. You will demonstrate through practice experience a commitment to strengths based practice and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to achieve their identified outcomes. You will be responsible for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing packages of care and support on a varied and more complexcaseload. Youwillprovideadvice,supportandmentoringtootherAdultCare practitioners in relation to their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy managing a case load and demonstrate a multi-agency approach integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care sector. Work may include travel outside the county.

MAIN DUTIES:

1. Manage a varied and complex caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder's experience, and professional capability and be accountable for their professional practice.
2. Undertake needs assessments on more complex cases in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions
3. To work with specialist safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC safeguarding policies and procedures.
4. Deputise in the absence of the Lead Practitioner E.g. Representing the Lead Practitioner at multi-disciplinary meetings.
5. Supervise up to four non-registered social care practitioners (e.g. Community Care
Officers), including planning, allocation and checking of work including setting targets, dealing with day to day capability and conduct issues/ providing basic staff welfare and support/ identify training needs.
6. Supervise / mentor students or act as Practice Educator, where appropriate to Social Work students and mentor newly qualified social workers undertaking the Assessed and Supported year in Employment.
7. To identify non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.
8. Construct value for money care packages in collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and quality of life improved/maintained.
9. Work with individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.
10 Meet identified needs through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Qualifications:

Professionally qualified as a Social Worker
Current HCPC Social Work Registration
Minimum of 2 years post qualification practice experience.
Enhanced knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory
Adult Care Practice
Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discriminations and empower people to live well
Working knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice


Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Time: 08:45
End Time: 17:15
Pay Per Hour: £28.03
Location: Lincolnshire, East Midlands

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Caseworker - Grade C

Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Caseworker - Grade C. As a caseworker, you will play a critical role in providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need. Your main responsibilities will include assessing clients' needs, developing and implementing individualized plans, and connecting clients with the necessary resources and services to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs and create individualized service plans
Provide ongoing case management, including regular monitoring and evaluation of clients' progress
Collaborate with clients to identify short-term and long-term goals and develop strategies to achieve them
Liaise with external agencies and service providers to ensure timely access to relevant services
Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected
Assist clients in navigating complex systems and processes, such as applying for benefits or finding housing
Facilitate referrals to specialized services, such as counseling, substance abuse treatment, or job training
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field
Previous experience working in a similar role, preferably in a social service agency
Knowledge of community resources and services available to individuals and families in need
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to quickly learn new software systems

Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £11.18
Location: Plymouth, South West England

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Senior SEND Officer - Grade I

This post is to recruit a Senior SEND Officer to oversee the work of the 0-25 Statutory Assessment Service. The post will focus on supporting the team manager and team to address statutory assessments to ensure that they are completed within statutory time scales. The post will oversee the work of SEND Officers and Caseworkers to ensure that the Local Authority meets its statutory duties regarding the production, monitoring and reviewing of all education, health and care needs assessments and statutory plans.

Description
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SEND Officer to join our team. As a Senior SEND Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to reach their full potential. This is a Grade I role, offering an excellent opportunity for career progression and development within our organization.

Responsibilities
Provide expert advice and guidance on SEND legislation, policies, and procedures to parents, carers, and education professionals.
Conduct assessments to determine eligibility for SEND support and develop personalized education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) for individuals with SEND.
Monitor and evaluate the implementation of EHCPs, ensuring that appropriate support and services are in place.
Collaborate with schools, colleges, and other relevant agencies to coordinate support and interventions for children and young people with SEND.
Lead and mentor a team of SEND officers, providing supervision, training, and support as required.
Stay up to date with developments in SEND legislation, policies, and best practices, and implement changes as appropriate.
Represent the organization in multi-agency meetings and contribute to the development of local SEND strategies.
Requirements
A minimum of [X] years of experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, policies, and procedures.
Proven experience in assessing and developing EHCPs for children and young people with SEND.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capability to supervise and support a team.
Knowledge of relevant IT systems and software for record-keeping and data analysis.
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £22.56
Location: Plymouth, South West England

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HDRC Programme Support Officer

Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an HDRC Programme Support Officer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the HDRC Programme by ensuring the smooth coordination and implementation of various projects. Your excellent organizational and multitasking skills will be key in successfully managing program-related activities, maintaining accurate records, and providing logistical support.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with the HDRC Programme Manager in planning and executing program activities
Assist in project planning, including the development of work plans, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate project logistics, such as scheduling meetings, preparing meeting agendas, and arranging travel arrangements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date program records, including project documentation, reports, and correspondence
Assist in monitoring project progress and maintaining project databases
Provide administrative support to the HDRC Programme, such as drafting, editing, and formatting program-related documents
Conduct research and analysis to support program development and implementation
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £11.00
Location: Plymouth, South West England

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Business Support Assistant - Grade B

Primary purpose of role:

To provide administrative and customer focused support duties across a range
of departments, ensuring that all services provided to colleagues, managers and
customers are efficient and effective.

Key accountabilities and key measures:

Role outcomes:

 Deal with enquiries, providing advice and guidance to customers (20%)
 Check applications, consider evidence, make decisions and produce documents based on set criteria (20%)
 Undertake routine planned administrative support to a range of teams across the council, including inputting information into relevant databases to support data
quality (60%)

Role measures:

 Accuracy of work
 Work rate
 Turnaround time
 Customer satisfaction
 Customer compliments
 Justified complaints
 Information systems kept up to date with accurate data input

Essential qualifications/ knowledge:

 GCSE’s A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths
 A willingness to undertake appropriate learning and development as required

Desirable qualifications/ knowledge:

 NVQ Level 2 or 3
 Customer care qualification/training
 Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Essential experience:

 Experience of using Microsoft Software Packages e.g. Word, Excel,
Outlook.
 Experience of giving information and signposting customers in a tactful and
professional manner face to face, over the phone, online and in writing.  Experience of providing an effective and efficient business support service
to customers.  Administrative experience with an understanding of office procedures.
 Experience of prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
 Experience of maintaining documents, records and data e.g. financial
records, customer records or accounts.

Hours Per Week: 29.90
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £10.42
Location: Plymouth, South West England
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Community Library Officer L2Z1

Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because, we’re not just home to the UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

The role

Our Community Libraries are key resources in their local neighbourhood, bringing people together. They build strong local partnerships to tackle community needs, build community cohesion and help people build on their strengths. The Community Library Manager is responsible for implementing this vision at library branch level, working with the public in the library.

The Community Library Officer is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operation of the library service at branch level to provide a high-quality service. Including maintaining the key functions of the community and digital library in terms of books, online resources and digital technology, and community activities. Ensuring the building and equipment is operational. They will support the Community Library Manager to co-ordinate and make best use of the space.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a library or similar customer/user focused setting and have strong customer service and communication skills including good presentation and excellent outreach skills working with local stakeholders and partners.

You will have good levels of community awareness and/or community development experience, working with different groups in the community (e.g. older people; children and families; Black, Asian and other ethnic communities). In addition, they will have some experience of working with volunteers and/or working as part of a collaborative team.

Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Time: 09:30
End Time: 20:00
Pay Per Hour: £16.93
Location: Camden, North West London

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Adults Senior Social Worker - Locality (Gr I)

The Royal Borough of Kingston’s vision is that it has a national reputation as one of the very best places to live and work. An opportunity has risen for highly motivated and committed Main Grade Social Worker.
The post holder will have a major contribution to make to the delivery of that vision and the strategic priorities set out in the Kingston Plan by providing effective management of professional Case Management.

The team offers an excellent opportunity for a practitioner to take their practice to a new level, working with internal and external partners to promote positive outcomes for individuals that we work with. This also involves being proactive in preventing harm from occurring to adults at risk. Kingston Hub, New Malden and Surbiton and Chessington Hubs are one of the 5 wards within the Royal Borough of Kingston and focuses on supporting vulnerable adults.

Our involvement is proactive and empowering, focussing on liaising with individuals and their carers soon after their initial referral to the borough in order to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. We work closely with the Maximising Independence service in order to maximise people’s independence, choice and quality of life. In order to promote a flexible, seamless service and offer continuity for individuals where required, we are able to provide targeted ongoing support. As such, team members are able to work with a varied caseload and utilise the support of the separate Access and professionals from other disciplines.


Requirements of the assignment / Key deliverables

Experience of working in a statutory setting
The main responsibilities of the post will be:
1. To carry a caseload including those where there are high levels of risk.
2. To undertake Safeguarding investigations and attend case conferences on occasions.
3. To be responsible for undertaking and supporting a range of case work of customers with non-complex needs under manager supervision.
4. To be responsible for accepting referrals, undertaking screening and where required, providing information and advice and carrying out initial assessments.
5. To be responsible for accepting referrals, undertaking screening and where required, providing information and advice and carrying out initial assessments
6. To undertake reviews of customers with long term, low level needs as required and within statutory timelines and carry out reassessments as required.



Skills and experience required


In order to carry out these responsibilities the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills:
• Excellent communication skills, both in written and oral presentation
• Good assessment and case management skills
• Knowledge of Personal Budgets/Self Directed Support and the philosophy underpinning these
• Knowledge of the local Safeguarding protocol, and the Pan London Safeguarding Protocol.
• Good supervisory skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and social care initiatives and priorities








Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £25.83
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, South West London

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Chef

Description
We are seeking a talented and passionate chef to join our team at a hospital. As a chef in a hospital, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality and nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and contribute to the overall well-being of those in our care.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating delicious and healthy meals that meet the dietary needs and restrictions of patients, while also ensuring a satisfying dining experience for staff and visitors. You will work closely with the nutrition team to develop specialized menus that cater to various medical conditions and dietary preferences.

If you have a passion for cooking and caring for others, and can thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact and be part of a dedicated team that is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services.

Responsibilities
Prepare and cook nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and guidelines
Develop specialized menus for patients with specific dietary needs and restrictions
Collaborate with the nutrition team to ensure meals meet nutritional requirements
Manage the inventory of food and supplies, and place orders as needed
Train and mentor kitchen staff on proper food preparation techniques
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen area
Requirements
Proven experience as a chef or cook, preferably in a healthcare setting
Strong knowledge of different cooking techniques and culinary principles
Familiarity with specialized diets and nutritional requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time

Hours Per Week:
Start Time: 07:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £12.00
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please, send an up to date CV.