Finance Officer - Income Collection
Essex County Council - Chelmsford, Essex
£25,959 to £28,621 a year
ContractFull time
Finance Officer - Income Collection Fixed Term, Full Time £25,959 to £28,621 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 9th September 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. This vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 Months. The Income Collection Team aims to provide a comprehensive financial transactional and support service, engaging with those being invoiced for care services to secure payments and reconciliation of income received. We are looking for Finance Officers who are experienced in working as a team member across a flexible and multi skilled workforce, delivering excellent customer service to a variety of functions by maintaining financial transactions and data within local systems. Able to recognise and support changes in technology to streamline the customer experience, with a working knowledge of financial processes and systems across FAS, Income and Banking, ensuring data or income is input accurately, timely and within policy and legislation standards. Accountabilities Provides financial support in relation to the assessment, payment and collection of income, to both internal and external customers, contributing towards delivery of the business plan for financial transactions, in support of the wider organisational vision. Provides technical support to team members and customers answering more complex queries in a professional manner in accordance with financial procedures. Acts as the subject matter expert for Assessment, Income and/or Banking processes. Contribute to the identification and clarification of customer needs, to deliver process and technology changes, which drive efficiency and value for money. Contribute to improving financial awareness and capability across the organisation, to promote the culture of empowering budget holders in line with financial regulations. Carries out data analysis to produce reports for Financial Assessments, Income, Banking and external customers, to support the management of organisational performance, maximise income and ensure compliance to Financial Regulations and audit requirements. Contributes to service improvement projects/programmes to achieve best practice and organisational efficiency by recommending process improvements and redesign. Contributes to maintaining currency on legislation changes and translating these into local policy and procedure, to identify and review potential changes in technology. Working collaboratively and flexibly across teams within Financial Assessments, Income and Banking to deliver a high level of service to all functions. Contribute to identifying risks and supporting the resolution, to minimise financial impact and loss to the organisation. The Experience You Will Bring Educated to RQF level 3 (A level) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent by experience. Commitment to continued personal development within a working environment. Knowledge of financial assessments, income systems and banking. Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Aptitude and willingness to work flexibly in multi skilled Operational Teams. Level of good competency using Microsoft office packages including, Outlook, Word and Excel Ability to interpret varied information for supporting continuous improvements in service delivery. Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners. To read more about our business area, please visit: Corporate Services Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 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Youth Justice Support Officer
West Sussex County Council - Horsham, West Sussex
£30,515 to £33,119 a year
ContractFull time
About the Role Salary: £30,515 to £33,119 per annum Contract Type: Fixed term / Secondment currently until 31.03.2027 Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Location: Based at County Hall North, Horsham with countywide travel Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Youth Justice Support Officer in the Restorative Justice Team. The Restorative Justice Team give victims of youth crime a voice and create opportunities for children involved to repair the harm caused by their offending behaviour. As a Youth Justice Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering reparation projects as well as planning and delivering Unpaid Work programmes for young people in the community. You may also be responsible for supervising 1 or 2 children who are subject to Out of Court Disposals and statutory Court Orders. You will have a passion for and resilience in working with complex children. There may be times that you are required to support the young person to deliver direct reparation to the person harmed by their behaviour and so an understanding of restorative processes is desirable. Skills or a passion for practical tasks such as gardening, building, painting would also be beneficial for this role. You will need good assessment skills, using creative and effective supervisory techniques to engage children and their families in developing long term sustainable change. The ability to form positive and constructive relationships with vulnerable children will be crucial to achieve their potential and contribute positively to their community. The role is based within in a supportive team environment with access to specialists and colleagues from the wider service. You will receive regular support and supervision from your team manager, as well as access to relevant and specialist training to build and develop your skills. Experience and Skills Some of the key skills required for the role: At least one year's previous experience of working with challenging children and young people (e.g. CYPS, police, probation, schools, criminal justice, youth work). Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain information to others and use advisory, negotiation and persuasion skills to influence the actions of others. Good literacy, numeracy and sound IT skills, to write reports to a high standard and present information clearly, concisely and accurately in ways that promote understanding. Able to research, assess, analyse and interpret information and data from varying sources in order to interpret and plan over the medium term to make judgements based on the needs of the client. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to effectively respond to unanticipated problems. Able to act in an appropriate manner, with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information. Experience of outside project / practical skills, e.g. gardening, painting, woodwork, low level building - Desirable for Restorative Justice and Communities Team YJSO Previous experience of working in a criminal justice setting (e.g., Youth Offending Team, Probation, Police) - Desirable Full valid UK driving licence - Desirable For the full list of key skills, experience and qualifications required for the role please review the job description attached below. Rewards and Benefits As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Just some of the benefits we are offer are: For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, you can find this at our Rewards and Benefits page. About Us West Sussex Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a high performing multi-agency statutory partnership which provides services before and after Court to meet the statutory requirements of the youth justice system. Its primary aim is to prevent offending and reduce reoffending by children. The service works in partnership with a variety of agencies to ensure children are offered appropriate intervention to address their risks, meet their needs and build on their strengths. The service also seeks to repair the harm caused to victims and communities by addressing the root causes of offending and reoffending by children. For more information, please visit our Education, Children and Families page, and our WSCC About Us page on our West Sussex County Council (WSCC) website. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE06478. To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.
Business Centre Administration Officer
East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
On-sitePermanentPart time
North East Derbyshire District Council Closing date: 24 September 2026 Are you ready for an exciting opportunity within our Property and Estates Team? We are based at modern offices within our Coney Green Business Centre, Clay Cross and we are looking for a motivated individual to join us! About the Role: As a key member of our team, you will provide an effective and tenant-focused service for the Commercial Business Centres. Your role will involve supporting the day-to-day operations of our commercial property portfolio, ensuring profitability and maintaining high occupancy levels. Key Responsibilities: Provide administration and reception services at Coney Green Business Centre. Greet visitors and tenants with a friendly and professional approach Answer queries and undertake general administration tasks for the Business Centre. What We Are Looking For: You should be able to communicate effectively and use ICT tools proficiently. You must be able to handle tight deadlines and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You should be able to act on your own initiative and prioritise your work effectively. The role will predominantly be based full-time at the Business Centre Why Join Us? in a contemporary and comfortable setting. Be part of a team that values collaboration and mutual support. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. If you are enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply Now and become an essential part of our Property and Estates Team! For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification. Why work for us? North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. Benefits of working at North East Derbyshire District Council : Competitive salary 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service), plus all bank holidays Free parking at Council offices Discounted leisure services Generous local government pension scheme Apply Today! If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close at midnight, on 24 th September 2026 Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will also be accepted. If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk We welcome applications from all sections of the community. For further information For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mahroof Mohammed, on 01246 217886 or email Mohammed.Mahroof@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised. If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.
AML & Safer Gambling Officer
Buzz Group
£30,000 to £30,000 a year
PermanentFull time
AML & Safer Gambling Officer Location: Hybrid Department: Risk & Compliance Type: Full-time - working a flexible schedule of 5 days out of 7, including shifts that include weekends and may end as late as 9:00pm. Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum plus annual bonus (depending on company performance) Do yo have experience in AML? Are you passionate about safeguarding players and ensuring ethical gaming practices? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you! Join our forward-thinking Player Protection team, the first line of defence in protecting both our players and our business from evolving risks such as gambling harm, fraud, and money laundering. This is a pivotal role where your analytical mindset, regulatory knowledge, and compassionate communication skills will make a real impact. In return for everything you bring, we offer an exciting role in a rapidly expanding business and a competitive rewards package which includes Help@Hand – a physical and mental wellbeing app for you and your family giving you fast remote access to a GP for advice and more Thrive App – for your mental wellbeing approved by the NHS Buzz Brights Apprenticeships Buzz Brilliance Awards – Employee Recognition Scheme Buzz Learning, our digital learning platform with access to 100s of online courses Access to Trained Mental Health Advocates for advice on your mental wellbeing 5 weeks Annual Leave plus Public Holidays Buy Holidays Salary Sacrifice Scheme – opportunity to buy an extra week’s holiday (if eligible) Staff discount 50% off bingo tickets, food & soft drinks Refer a Friend Rewards for Support Centre and Club Management roles Life Assurance Pension Scheme What You’ll Be Doing Conducting risk assessments and forensic profiling of customer accounts Investigating escalated cases of fraudulent activity and suspicious behaviour Engaging with customers to understand their circumstances and ensure safe play Leading Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations, including Source of Funds/Wealth reviews Maintaining accurate records and completing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) Collaborating with retail and digital teams to create a seamless safer gambling experience Presenting findings to senior governance meetings and contributing to policy improvements What You’ll Bring Proven experience in Player Protection within a regulated environment (iGaming, Bingo, Casino, or Finance) Strong understanding of key regulations: POCA, TACT, LCCP, GDPR, and the Gambling Act Hands-on experience with Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and EDD procedures Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, investigative mindset Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint) Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team Desirable Extras ICA Certificate in KYC, CDD, or AML Experience compiling reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders Why You’ll Love It Here You’ll be part of a passionate team that puts player safety at the heart of everything You’ll have the opportunity to shape safer gambling practices and drive real change You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment with room to grow Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us protect what matters most. #BB1
Facilities Officer - Plympton Academy
Teaching Vacancies - Plymouth, Devon
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Thinking Facilities are looking for a Facilities Officer to assist the Site Manager with overseeing the day-to-day tasks and support capital projects and developments. Your primary location will be based at Plympton Academy, however you may be required to travel to any of our sites within the hub. The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of site maintenance. As part of the site team, you will manage our school premises and associated facilities, ensuring that the premises are secure, safe and well-maintained at all times to reflect the standards of education and behaviour within the school. What you will need to succeed: • Previous experience as a caretaker or similar. • Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated facilities across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust. • Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor any associated budgets. • Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning. • Health & Safety management. • Experience of working within an Academy/School is desirable. • A good working knowledge of Microsoft office. • Full clean driving licence with access to own transport. Join us at Plympton Academy and help create a safe and welcoming environment for our students to learn and grow! Shift patterns are Monday to Friday, actual working pattern can be discussed at interview. What the school offers its staff Thinking Facilities ensure our academies are safe, secure and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors. The team support and oversee, site maintenance, through a dedicated help desk service and committed site staff, caretaking and cleaning services, advice and support on the development of capital building projects, health and safety management and support, including oversight of planned maintenance services and training and development. What our Trust will offer you: Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions. Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme. TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership. Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions. Commitment to safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Housing & Support Officer - ABC13742
Aberdeen City Council - Aberdeen
£17.92 to £20.13 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Duration: Permanent1 fulltime permanent , 1 perm part time 14 hoursPart Time R oles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership . This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £ 17.31 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Job purpose/about the role This is a community-based role responsible for improving quality of life in households and across communities. The role involves supporting Council tenants to manage and maintain tenancies to improve outcomes by responding to, and reducing, need and risk. The postholder will contribute to realising our vision for a place where all people can prosper and has a critical role in supporting tenants in our most vulnerable communities by helping prevent harm, and intervening early where there is risk. This includes working with households to respond to early identification of Adult and Child Protection concerns to remove the risk of escalation above relevant thresholds and accelerating the provision of secure tenancies through the Housing 1st and Rapid Rehousing Transition Plans. The role will contribute to the identified outcomes recognising the importance of partnership working. Qualified or working towards mandatory achievement of level 3 SVQ (SCQF Level 7) Health and Social Care related qualification to meet registration requirement (within 3 years of registration) The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: Standard Grade or Equivalent The postholder is able to demonstrate: Ability to develop and sustain relationships with people and communities with complex needs Ability to focus on the best outcome for each household and work to achieve it with them. Ability to deliver public services to required standards and outcomes. Ability to work autonomously, managing own workload, deadlines and appointments, exercise judgement and initiative, take personal responsibility and accountability for your own practice. Ability to identify vulnerable people, assess needs and implement actions to achieve better outcomes. Ability to assess and respond to risk within complex situations. Ability to communicate and influence effectively in both oral and written forms with awide range of audience. Ability to produce and maintain accurate reports and documentation. Ability to recognise cases that require input from other services including guidance from line manager About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs) looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs) are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs
Contract Monitoring Officer - ABC13728
Aberdeen City Council - Aberdeen
£27,319 to £30,012 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Purpose: Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. Location: Marischal College, Aberdeen City Area Duration: Permanent, Full Time R oles that require PVG Membership Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023 , where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership . This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above . (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £ 16.50 per hour) The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members , and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment. Job purpose/about the role To monitor and enforce contracted transport for home to school transport and social care service users and bring about improvements in the operation of contracted transport. The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: HNC/HND or equivalent in a business/technical related subject. Other Holding of a full clean current driving licence. The postholder is able to demonstrate: Demonstrate skills and experience in: Strong IT skills. Strong communication skills. Empathy with children with additional support needs and those with challenging behaviour. Demonstrate and understanding of: Transport procurement or contract management. Demonstrate commitment to: Delivering outcomes for the citizens of Aberdeen The welfare needs of all customers Undertaking all mandatory training as defined by the organisation and any other training as defined by the service Continuous improvement of service delivery Personal development About Us Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack. Flexible Working We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. Disability Confident We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact Recruitment@aberdeencity.gov.uk. Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions. Guaranteed Interview Scheme We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs) looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs) are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships) have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
School Crossing Patrol Officer
Herefordshire Council - Hereford, Midlands
£13.28 to £13.49 an hour
ContractPart time
About The Role School Crossing Patrol Hours: 10 per week - Term time only Location: Hereford Contract - Fixed term September 2026 - July 2028 Salary: HC03 £13.28 - £13.49 per hour Closing Date: Thursday 1st October 2026 The Role Herefordshire Council are seeking a school crossing patrol to assist children and pedestrians on their journeys to and from school during term time at Aylestone Hill in Hereford. What will you be doing? Managing a crossing site located on A465 at Aylestone Hill, Hereford at fixed duty times, during term time. Two hours per day 0800 – 0900 and 1500-1600. Term time only This is a fixed term vacancy from September 2026 to July 2028. Full on-site training and uniform will be provided About You As a school crossing patrol you will: Have a high degree of safety observation and situational awareness Be reliable and punctual Have clear and confident communication skills with pedestrians, drivers and road users Have good mobility, good eyesight and hearing to enable safe movement in and out of the road Eyesight and hearing correction is acceptable Be comfortable working and standing outdoors in all weathers for prolonged periods Be able to confidently manage pedestrians and traffic in a busy, challenging environment The role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate which will form part of the recruitment process for the successful candidate We Offer Salary range starting at £13.28 rising to £13.49 per hour. Pay is spread equally over 12 months to ensure you receive regular pay Leave entitlement is included within the pay calculation. Statutory entitlement to annual leave will coincide with school holidays, there is no entitlement to take leave during duty hours Why Choose Us? Herefordshire is big hearted, welcoming and friendly. We have strong and independent communities and idyllic countryside, situated in the South West Midlands and bordering Wales. The county sits between Worcestershire and the Malvern Hills to the east, and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) in Wales to the west. Historically Herefordshire has been the gateway to the Marches. We embrace partnership working. We are a member of the Marches Forward Partnership, which is a cross border collaboration between Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Powys and Shropshire who are collectively working to secure funding to invest in the region. The council priorities over the next four years are set out in the Council Plan, with four main areas; People: We will enable residents to realise their potential, to be healthy and to be part of great communities who support each other. We want all children to have the best start in life. Place: We will protect and enhance our environment and ensure that Herefordshire is a great place to live. We will support the right housing in the right place, we will support access to green spaces and we will do everything we can to recover the health of our rivers. Growth: We will create the conditions to deliver sustainable growth across the county; attracting inward investment, building business confidence, creating jobs, enabling housing development along with providing the right infrastructure. Transformation: We will be an efficient council that embraces best practice, delivers innovation through technology and demonstrates value for money. Don’t meet all parts of the job description? Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Reasonable Adjustments Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk. Creating an inclusive workplace We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: - Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme. - Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant. - Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. How to apply To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: (Julie Freeman, Road Safety Officer, Julie.Freeman@herefordshire.gov.uk - 01432 260946). Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Partnership Officer - Solarhus - SIC08959
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£33,675.19 to £46,456.16 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details The Partnership Officer provides information and advice to the Team Leader – Community Planning, and Executive Manager – Community Planning and Development to support service, directorate, corporate and Shetland Partnership decision making. This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is G/H/I/J This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata) Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Solarhus, Lerwick, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Emma Perring - Team Leader, Tel: 01595 74 4537, Email: emma.perring@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
Mental Health Officer - ARB18629
Argyll and Bute Council - Helensburgh
£45,641 to £49,364 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Service: Health and Social Care Partnership Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 We would welcome a qualified social worker to join the CMHT in Helensburgh, which is an integrated team working with Health colleagues. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference. The SW practitioners work within the CMHT in Oban which is an integrated team with health practitioners. The CMHT provides a range of supports to those who are experiencing mental health difficulties. The social worker should have knowledge and experience of care management duties and legislation; Adult Support and Protection; Adults with Incapacity and the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. A recognised Social Work qualification is required. It would be desirable to hold an MHO post graduate award, or be willing to undertake training in the future. Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work. We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible. Applicants should note that:- Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements. This post is not suitable for job share. The salary shown is the full-time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 ( Exclusions and Exceptions ) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post. This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both adults and children. You will be required to participate in standby or other out of hour's service arrangements, as appropriate. This post requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is: Annemarie Reilly, Service Manager Contact Telephone Number: 01546 604062 Email Address: Annemarie.reilly@argyll-bute.gov.uk Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy