T Level Assessor
USP College - Benfleet
£27,377 FTE (Pro rata: £16,426.20)
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Details: Do you enjoy bringing learning to life, supporting learners to achieve confident, credible outcomes, and making sure training is closely connected to real-world work? If so, you could be the T Level Assessor we’re looking for. Cross Campus is where learners come to grow, prepare for progression, and build the knowledge and skills employers value. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring assessments are fair, rigorous and learner-centred—helping learners move confidently towards higher education or successful careers. Why this role matters Our core strategy is Career-Focused Learning. That means placing the student experience and our connections with the community, local businesses and regional employers right at the centre of everything we do. As a T Level Assessor, you’ll be part of the team that helps learners turn ambition into achievement. You’ll guide them through the assessment process, ensure standards are met, and support clear, timely feedback so learners understand exactly what success looks like. What you’ll do Plan and deliver T Level assessments in line with programme requirements, ensuring assessments are consistent, transparent and occupationally relevant. Assess learner evidence fairly and accurately, applying judgement against published criteria and documentation. Maintain high-quality assessment records and ensure documentation is complete, compliant and easily auditable. Provide constructive feedback that is actionable and motivating, helping learners improve their work and confidence. Support learner progress by identifying development needs early and signposting appropriate guidance and resources. Work collaboratively with teaching teams, internal quality staff and curriculum colleagues to maintain standards across cohorts. Engage with employers and community connections where appropriate, ensuring learning and assessment remain aligned with current practice. Participate in quality assurance activity including standardisation, moderation and improvement planning. What we’re looking for You’ll bring a strong grasp of assessment practice and a commitment to fairness. You’ll also have the confidence to support learners through assessment in a way that is clear, professional and encouraging. While experience with T Levels is a real advantage, what matters most is your ability to: assess using criteria and make robust, defensible decisions support learners with feedback that drives improvement work to deadlines and maintain accurate documentation contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement build supportive relationships with learners and colleagues You may come from an occupational background with assessor or internal quality roles, from a teaching/learning environment where you’ve assessed learners’ work against recognised standards or just an industry expert who knows what employers in the sector are looking for and are willing to work towards an Assessor qualification. If you’re passionate about learning that connects to real opportunities, we want to hear from you. Skills and qualities Strong communication, with the ability to explain assessment expectations in a learner-friendly way Attention to detail and confidence in maintaining accurate records Professional judgement and fairness when evaluating evidence Organisation and resilience in a busy curriculum environment Commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing A positive, approachable style that encourages learners to keep going What it feels like to be part of the team This is a role for someone who likes structure and purpose. You’ll be supported by colleagues who care about learner outcomes, quality and improvement. Your voice matters, whether you’re contributing to assessment planning, supporting staff development, or helping learners feel prepared and supported throughout the assessment journey. Most importantly, you’ll see the direct impact of your work: learners taking confident steps towards progression and careers. Why choose us? Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail. What we offer: A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn Excellent pension provision Annual Staff Awards CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching Free onsite parking Staff appreciation days Eye care vouchers Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant Well-being days & activities Electric Vehicle Scheme* Discounted gym membership Hybrid Working available Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance * subject to terms & conditions This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV UK
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Senior Digital Construction Manager
Kier Group
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a Senior Digital Construction Manager to join our Sizewell C team based in Suffolk. Location: Suffolk - agile working availableHours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Join our Technical Delivery Team as a Senior Digital Construction Manager, where you'll play a key role in managing information systems and digital construction processes for Sizewell C, a major 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you'll lead digital strategies and ensure excellence in information management across this significant infrastructure project. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Digital Construction Manager, you'll be working within the Technical Delivery Team, supporting them in delivering digital construction excellence and information management across the project. Your day to day will include: -Managing all aspects of information management and ensuring ISO 19650 standards are adhered to across the project -Overseeing the use of common data environments and digital workflows to support effective information sharing -Leading digital strategy implementation and promoting best practice across the business and project teams -Supporting bid teams and supply chain engagement whilst building strong relationships with stakeholders -Line managing, coaching and mentoring the digital construction team whilst planning resources across the region What are we looking for? This role of Senior Digital Construction Manager is great for you if: -You have strong leadership skills with proven experience in building positive relationships both internally and with supply chains -You possess excellent understanding of the ISO 19650 series and openBIM standards such as IFC and COBie -You're a confident communicator who can manage challenging scenarios with assertiveness and professionalism -You're enthusiastic about using new technologies and innovative approaches to improve traditional ways of working -You have experience with software tools for viewing and interrogating models, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a BPSS Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Customer Liaison Officer
Kier Group
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a Customer Liaison Officer to join our team based in Norwich. Location: Norwich, with regular travel across the Anglian Water regionHours: Full time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Join us in making a positive difference to local communities across Norwich. As a Customer Liaison Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing community engagement, working collaboratively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver a seamless, customer-focused experience. This is your opportunity to be the voice of the customer whilst helping to deliver our capital programme with exemplary stakeholder and community engagement. What will you be responsible for? As a Customer Liaison Officer, you'll be working within the team, supporting them in delivering our capital programme whilst being embedded in our community. Your day to day will include: -Building and maintaining strong relationships with community groups, project managers, and delivery teams, ensuring communities are at the heart of project delivery -Acting as the first point of contact for communities, taking full accountability for resolving enquiries and complaints to a high standard -Developing and implementing effective engagement plans that resonate with diverse audiences and build community awareness and trust -Analysing and presenting data-driven insights to stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving improvements in customer experience -Identifying opportunities to increase social value and corporate social responsibility, ensuring projects positively impact communities What are we looking for? This role of Customer Liaison Officer is great for you if you: -Are experienced in community engagement and stakeholder management within infrastructure, utilities, construction, or a similarly complex environment -Have worked on capital programmes or multi-disciplinary projects, collaborating with delivery and operational teams -Have strong relationship management skills and an analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present complex data We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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Best Start Inclusion Practitioner
Coventry City Council - Coventry
£28,598 to £34,434 a year
PermanentFull time
Early Help responds to the emerging needs of children and their families, focusing on building their resilience as well as providing help at a time when evidence indicates that support can have the most impact. Coventry continues to invest in the Early Help Service and is proud of the work that is delivered by a multi-agency team from the 8 Family Hubs located in the communities across the city We are dedicated and committed to helping empower children, young people, and families to build resilience and thrive. By collaborating with the Supporting Families Teams, Social Care Teams and a wide range of partners, we will ensure that families receive the right help at the right time by the right people. Coventry was one of the 15 Local Authorities who was selected to be a ‘trailblazer ’; we will share our learning and best practise with other Local Authorities across the UK. We will continue to lead the way and be able to evidence the difference we make to children and families' lives. Join us in making a difference. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. Our Values are: Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. What is the job role? Make a difference from the very beginning. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Best Start Inclusion Practitioner to help babies and young children with emerging or identified SEND get the best possible start in life. Working as part of a multi-agency Family Hub team, you'll support families, deliver targeted interventions, champion inclusive practice, and help identify needs early so children can thrive. You'll work closely with parents, health professionals, early years settings and community partners to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time. If you're committed to inclusion, passionate about early years development, and want to change lives for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help every child reach their full potential. These roles are fixed-term until March 2029. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? We're seeking an experienced and passionate early years professional who is committed to helping children with SEND achieve the best possible start in life. You'll have experience as a SENCO or equivalent, a strong understanding of child development, inclusion and SEND pathways, and the ability to build trusted relationships with families and professionals. You'll be confident delivering targeted interventions, coaching others in inclusive practice, and working collaboratively across education, health and care services. Most importantly, you'll be warm, empathetic, solution-focused and dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. If you're passionate about inclusion and making a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you. We are holding an Open Event so you can find out more about this role on Monday 5th October from 4 pm–7 pm at Mosaic Family Hub, Jardine Crescent, Coventry. CV4 9PL. C ome along to learn more — no need to book. You’ll have the chance to ask to discuss various roles we have to offer: Family Hub Community Practitioner, Family Hub Community Connector, Early Years Practitioner, Parenting Practitioner. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can register online here for an initial assessment, or visit the Job Shop in person; please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you! About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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Female Support Worker
United Response
£20,000 to £30,000 a year
PermanentPart time
Role: Female Support Worker Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Salary: £13.25 per hour (plus excellent benefits) Contracts available: 1 x 20 hours per week & 1 x 17.5 hours per week You must hold a Full UK Driving licence to be considered for this role Please note our organisation is currently unable to sponsor visas for any positions Our support workers are the heart of everything we do. We want you to empower the people we support to live their lives how they want to, whether that’s travelling the world or spending time in their local park! All we ask is that you have the commitment and drive to encourage and guide the people we support to make this happen. This position is all about building relationships with the people you will be supporting while helping them with their day-to-day routine in line with their personal support plans such as dressing, personal care, finances, medication, attending any appointments along with employment, Volunteering and hobbies. About you We are looking for people who share our passion for finding creative ways to ensure that the people we support have the opportunity to do what they love. We are looking for someone to join the team who is going to continue to build a fun and relaxed environment. If you can combine these things with enthusiasm, empathy and the motivation to encourage then you are good to go! As part of your role, you will be using a digital app called Nourish, where all care and support plans of the people we support are held. Experience of using a digital or mobile app would be desirable however full training will be given. Please note that this role will involve elements of evening, weekend and bank holiday work as well as sleep in shifts so flexibility is essential. The needs of this service do require the successful applicant to hold a full manual UK driving licence. The successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check the cost of which to be met by United Response. In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits; Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay Two Wellbeing days per year because your health matters Time and half for bank holiday working Access to Blue Light Discount Card Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life. Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond. Work place pension scheme Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, people with Autism and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven and Bold. United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. (Female applicants only under an exemption from the Equality Act 2010 - Section 9 - Part 1 (A) as a genuine occupational requirement.) #URC
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Modern Apprentice Contract Support Administrator
Fife College - Dunfermline, Fife
£28,947 to £30,262 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
About the Role The Contract Support Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and digitally robust delivery of Modern Apprenticeship (MA) contracts. The role requires strong IT skills, competence across Microsoft Office, and the ability to create, upload, store, and manage structured digital files in SharePoint and the Skills Development Scotland contract monitoring and reporting system (FIPS). The post holder will maintain accurate digital records across multiple platforms and use DocuSign to generate, issue, and manage electronic MA documentation. They will interpret and apply MA contract rules and compliance requirements, addressing any non‑compliance promptly. Key Responsibilities • Maintain, update, and manage digital information systems, ensuring all MA contract documentation is created, uploaded, stored, and organised accurately within SharePoint, using strong IT skills and best‑practice data‑management principles. • Carry out online group award registration and process results for learners undertaking qualifications with specific awarding bodes i.e., EAL, IMI & ECITB. • Ensure registration, resulting and certification with relevant Awarding Bodies e.g., QS, C&G and EAL is carried out in an accurate, timely manner in order that the contract funding can be claimed. • Apply a strong working knowledge of MA Contract rule, funding requirements, compliance expectations, and documentation standards, providing clear guidance and clarification to delivery teams and external partners.
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Access and Inclusion Coordinator
Cambridgeshire County Council - Cambridgeshire
Competitive
PermanentFull time
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Teacher who has the knowledge and ability to carry out a leading and coordinating role in relation to managing the cases of children with complex needs, who present with behaviours that may challenge. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Clare Cook: clare.cook@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more. What will you be doing? You will be a manager within a team of experienced Specialist Teachers and inclusion practitioners who work closely together and support each other to improve the outcomes for children, families, schools, and settings, in particular children with SEND, who have been, or are at risk of being permanently excluded, and who have medical or other needs which prevent regular attendance at school and who require alternative education provision under Sect. 19 of the Education Act 1996. The team also promotes the development of close links with schools, families, partner teams and services, with other agencies and with the voluntary sector. Duties include the line management of inclusion practitioners, deployment of resource to support a diverse and challenging caseload, liaising closely with senior leaders in school and the development of resources and training. You will work strategically alongside other Access and Inclusion Coordinators in the wider county team. The role will require county-wide travel. About you First and foremost, you will be a qualified teacher who is passionate about ensuring education inclusion for all children, and who is able to be a champion for the most vulnerable. You will have experience of supporting children with SEND, in particular SEMH needs. You will have a broad range of relevant experience and a strong CPD record. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of working with schools. You will have experience of management or supervision and oversight of support staff. You will be able to work both independently and jointly with other professionals and have the confidence and knowledge to deliver training and advice to settings, often in the most challenging circumstances. It is essential that you have the ability to work autonomously, to effectively deploy and manage resources, to support team members who may be working in emotionally challenging circumstances, and to prioritise work and meet deadlines. You will have a thorough understanding of the factors that promote successful inclusion and be passionate about supporting settings to implement appropriate strategies which help to improve children’s attendance, engagement, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and learning. You will have thorough knowledge and understanding of exclusion, and factors impacting attendance, including the legal processes and the SEND Code of Practice. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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Senior Financial Support Officer
Coventry City Council - One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry
£29,542 to £35,570 a year
PermanentFull time
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. Customer Services is one of the largest departments in Coventry City Council and are the front face of the organisation. We are usually the first port of call for customer enquiries across the council. Our fast-paced telephone teams deal with thousands of calls and emails a week, we have a dynamic Customer Service Centre with around 2500 visitors a week approaching us for a wide range of enquiries from paying their council tax to seeking help to access services and dedicated support teams who process bookings, timesheets and general administration work for the whole organisation. You may be based in one of several locations, we have a Customer Service Centre right in the heart of the city; Friargate – a large purpose built office by the train station along with several reception points across the city. Joining Customer Services is a really good stepping stone into a long term career with the Council, depending on the role you are offered you will learn about other parts of the organisation We want every single customer to have a positive experience when approaching the council and would welcome you being part of the team. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. Our Values are: Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. What is the job role? Senior Financial Support Officer – Fixed Term Full Time for 12 months This is an exciting new role for someone who is passionate about helping people, supporting Coventry residents to become more financially resilient through tailored advice, early intervention, and access to financial support services. If you are passionate about helping people, delivering excellent customer service, and making a meaningful difference to local communities, we'd love to hear from you. Are you passionate about supporting people and making a real difference in your local community? Do you have excellent communication and people skills, together with experience of benefits and knowledge of the support services available across the city? If so, you could be exactly who we're looking for. You will identify and contact low-income families to understand whether they could be supported to apply for additional benefits to increase financial stability, prevent homelessness and build resilience. You should have a good knowledge of income benefits and have the skills and ability to help customers resolve complex difficulties. Duties will include: • Pro-active outbound contacting of families identified as on a low-income or at risk of crisis to discuss welfare benefits and possible avenues of support. Assisting with applications and appeals • Using the benefit and budget calculator to support families to claim benefits that they may be entitled to • Using data to target support to people who need it most now and uncover hidden pockets of poverty. Identify families who are struggling and who may never have engaged with is before. • Responding to people and their specific circumstances, gaining their trust, and identifying when their support needs may be deeper than the original request. You will need to have both excellent communication and problem-solving skills • Using your network of contacts both within the Council and across the voluntary network to assist with enquiries and identify opportunities to help people, including working with partner organisations in community sites There will be times when you’ll need the ability to deliver difficult messages and manage expectations, while we try our best there aren’t always straight forward solutions to the challenges that people face. Resilience is important in this equally challenging and rewarding role. Assessments will consist of an interview and scenario-based activity. If you would like to find out more about the role or have any questions, please approach Deb Turner on 02476972891 or Jennie Lawton on 02476971424 during office hours. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th October at midnight with assessments to take place on Tuesday 20th October This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. Who are we looking for? Care about delivering an excellent service to every internal and external customer Excellent communication skills, confident in face to face, telephone and written activity Ability to support a diverse customer base Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment Ability to respond to change positively To Be Flexible to the needs of the service Good IT skills An understanding of the range of services provided by the Council. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk. Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you! About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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Approved Electrician
Platform Housing Group
£32,672 to £45,100 a year
PermanentFull time
Have you got the right tools for the job? Platform Property Care has a great opportunity for an Approved Electrician to join our repairs and maintenance team in a mobile role covering work in Market Harborough, Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas. You'll be joining a talented team carrying out remedial work, general maintenance, and repairs across our properties. You will thrive on giving great customer service and keeping jobs on track and have the drive to make sure the work is completed to spec. You will have a right first-time mentality ensuring the Customer is at the centre of everything you do. The role is varied, and no two days are the same! It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return you'll have the support of a great team! Working for Platform Property Care you will benefit from -Basic salary of £40,862 per annum for an Approved Electrician (additional can be earned from voluntary overtime and out of hours) -25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave -Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) -PPC Van + Fuel Card -Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided -Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash We want somebody who can: A team player, you'll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You'll be working in people's homes, so you'll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication skills. You'll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering good customer service. Ideally you will have -Served an apprenticeship in Electrical or obtained an equivalent NVQ L3 & City & Guilds L3 in Electrical installation, commissioning, and certification -AM2 -City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent in testing and inspection -18th Edition regulation We are looking for someone who has: -Sound experience in delivering a range of electrical work and services in a domestic setting -Experience of working for a social Landlord, Housing Association or Council. -Experience of delivering responsive repairs -Strong customer service skills -Full current valid driving Licence essential as this is a mobile role -As you will be working within Customer's homes this role requires a DBS check. This role will require working on the out of hours rota which includes availability over 7 days including working Saturdays and Sunday. This role is for a team covering Market Harborough and the surrounding area so you will need to live here. Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team. If this sounds like the place for you then we'd love to hear from you! Interested and want to find out more? Please contact Gary Edwards, Localities Operations Manager, at gary.edwards@platformhg.com for a chat. This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
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Safeguarding Officers x3
Clarion Housing Group - London
£36,993 to £43,035 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
At Clarion Housing Group, safeguarding is at the heart of our commitment to supporting residents and creating safe, sustainable communities. We are looking for three dedicated Safeguarding Officers to join our growing Safeguarding & Vulnerability Team and play a vital role in protecting some of the most vulnerable people we serve.
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