Description Contract: Permanent, full time 35 hours per week Salary: £21,840 - £24,000 per annum Location: Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4PF Closing date: Tuesday 5 August 2025 Interview date: Thursday 14 August 2025 We’re recruiting an Administrator to join our incredible Education team to provide support for our Blue Cross Responsible Dog Ownership Course (RDOC), an educational pathway for dog owners who are in need of support and guidance in relation to dog ownership. More about the role Over recent years, the animal welfare sector has changed beyond belief at a time when there has never been a greater demand for the services Blue Cross provides. Working closely with the Education Manager and the Education team, you will be involved in the day-to-day administration, logistics and coordination of our Responsible Dog Ownership Course and related educational activities to ensure the smooth running of the course. You will be liaising with a diverse range of people, from pet owners in need of our courses, internal Blue Cross stake holders and external stakeholders for example the police and other animal welfare organisations. You will be managing payments (or supporting self-payment), checking participant documentation before booking and completing essential administrative tasks relating to the completion of the course including follow up emails with participants as well as communications with external partners. In addition, you will be maintaining accurate filing, recordkeeping and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supporting with the administration of impact measurement, participating in stakeholder management and support with securing more partners. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at our Burford office. The position follows a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and the remaining days working from home. About you You will be a great communicator and have experience of working in a client facing role in a fast paced and changing environment. You will really enjoy working with and supporting people, with the ability to put people at ease and have pride in ensuring you offer a great client and colleague experience. You will have a client focused, inclusive approach, have a positive mindset and be competent at reading and adapting to people or the situation. In addition, you will be able to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent ‘bounce back ability’ and resilience. You will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and know how to support clients and colleagues. You will have a problem-solving mindset, be organised, and have an eye for detail as accurate maintenance of office systems forms a key part of this role. You will enjoy seeing tasks through to conclusion and be keen to get involved with new tasks as and when possible. Working in a diverse environment which requires you to be well organised but also able to re-prioritise or ‘spin many plates’ will be motivating and rewarding for you. Knowledge, skills, and experience Demonstrable experience in an administrative office role Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel Excellent interpersonal and customer skills Experience of monitoring and maintaining records Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritise. Working on own initiative Team player with the ability to work independently. Experience working with challenging audiences. The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Tuesday 5 August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.. Location : OX18 4PF, United Kingdom

Job summary We are looking to appoint an assistant psychologist who will contribute to the psychological care of patients admitted to a 17 bed specialist inpatient neuro-rehabilitation unit. Patients are admitted to the BNRU with a range of neurological conditions including head injury and stroke. Rehabilitation is provided by a multi-disciplinary team who use goal planning to enable patients to work towards goals that are personally relevant, including in many cases, to return to their own home. Psychologists have a key role within this and help patients to cope with the emotional, cognitive and physical changes that can be associated with neurological conditions. The role of the assistant psychologist will be to support qualified staff and provide psychological assessments and treatments under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. Main duties of the job The main responsibility for the Assistant Psychologist is to support the work of Clinical Psychologists providing a specialist service to patients with neurological conditions within the inpatient neurorehabilitation unit. Specifically, you will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the service, providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. You will be working with patients and family members according to a plan agreed with a Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. You will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. In this role, as well as working within a Clinical Psychology team, you will be part of a wider MDT of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Doctors. The MDT works closely together to provide the best care for the patients on the unit. As part of this, you will be expected to liaise and work jointly with other professions. This is a very rewarding way of working and will help develop understanding of other roles as well as skills in integrated care. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Details Date posted 23 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-SCS7279406 Job locations Amersham Hospital Whielden Street Amersham HP7 0JD Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology, or equivalent qualification. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Experience Essential Relevant work experience with people with psychological and/or physical health problems e.g. Assistant Psychologist or other health, social care or research jobs Experience of working in a setting with patients with a neurological disorder Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential High-level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Experience using computers for databases and/or data-analysis. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological and physical problems. An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Ability to develop complex multimedia presentations An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines An ability and interest in interacting with people with psychological and/or physical problems Ability to maintain a restricted position over prolonged periods Ability to sustain intense concentration over long periods of active therapeutic interaction Ability to rapidly manipulate complex neuropsychological test materials Enthusiastic, motivated and hard working. Excellent time management skills Desirable An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a neuropsychological rehabilitation context Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology, or equivalent qualification. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society Experience Essential Relevant work experience with people with psychological and/or physical health problems e.g. Assistant Psychologist or other health, social care or research jobs Experience of working in a setting with patients with a neurological disorder Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential High-level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive. Experience using computers for databases and/or data-analysis. Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological and physical problems. An understanding of psychology applied to health care. Ability to develop complex multimedia presentations An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines An ability and interest in interacting with people with psychological and/or physical problems Ability to maintain a restricted position over prolonged periods Ability to sustain intense concentration over long periods of active therapeutic interaction Ability to rapidly manipulate complex neuropsychological test materials Enthusiastic, motivated and hard working. Excellent time management skills Desirable An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a neuropsychological rehabilitation context Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Amersham Hospital Whielden Street Amersham HP7 0JD Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Amersham Hospital Whielden Street Amersham HP7 0JD Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Amersham Hospital, Whielden Street, HP7 0JD Amersham, United Kingdom

HIRING HOME CARE ASSISTANTS TO WORK AT OUR EXTRA CARE SCHEME IN BURGESS HILL. Let a new job put a bounce in your step! Meet new people, make new friends, boost your career opportunities and give back to your local community as well. Here at Carepoint Services we not only invest in your career development, we support you to fulfil your hearts desire. We are recruiting CARE ASSISTANTS to work at our Extra Care Scheme in Burgess Hill to support service users maintain their independence in their own accommodations. SHIFT TIMES AVAILABLE: 0800-1400, 1500-2100. CARE ASSISTANT DUTIES INCLUDE: o Meal Preparation o Shopping o Housework o Personal Care and Hygiene Tasks o Record Keeping o Administering Medication o Emotional and Wellbeing Support WHAT CAN CAREPOINT SERVICES OFFER YOU? o £12.21ph o Employee Assist Programme o Mileage o Extensive Training Programme and Induction o Professional Qualifications o Career Progression and Opportunities o Carer of the Month Rewards Whether you are looking for PART TIME or FULL TIME hours we have morning, evening and weekend shifts available to suit your lifestyle. CAREPOINT SERVICES are a Domiciliary Care Service working with a variety of Local Authorities across London, Surrey, Oxfordshire and Sussex. All of our services are rated GOOD by our regulator CQC. We pride ourselves on our experience, person centred care and good reputation for excellence and is the reason why we are Lead Provider in several Boroughs.. Location : RH15 8HB

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as an HE Curriculum Co-ordinator? This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week. Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare. As a HE Curriculum Co-ordinator of Counselling you will be the first point of contact for designated programmes of study at University Centre Weston. Day to day duties of the role Curriculum coordination of the required programmes specific to the subject areas. To line manage a team of staff, ensuring consistency and compliance with UCW/University procedures across designated HE programmes. Working with the Head of Area, FE Coordinator and the HED, to lead with the timetabling of programmes. Tutorship of students, ensuring full compliance with the HE Guaranteed Tutorial Entitlement, Guaranteed Levels of Information and encouraging the highest possible standards. Required skills and qualifications A degree or equivalent level qualification which is appropriate to the work. Understanding and recent experience within Counselling. Knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies. Proactive and innovative approach to curriculum design. For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above. Benefits Generous holiday entitlement 2-week Christmas closure Potential for hybrid working opportunities Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions Generous pension scheme Local and national staff discounts Free parking across sites Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause Focus on staff wellbeing Wellbeing@weston hub Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses Annual staff conference with guest speakers Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Weston College. Location : Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom

Learning Mentor (Sports) Location: Haringey, UK Salary: SCP 12 – 15, £31,524 - £32,931; £28,595 - £29,872 pro rata Education Phase: Secondary Contract Type: Permanent Application Deadline: Wednesday, 13th August 2025 Interview Date: 15th August 2025 About us Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students. We believe that education should be stimulating, enriching and enjoyable. That strong schools achieve this through creating the right environment for high-quality learning having strong, broad and relevant curricula; by having clear boundaries, building excellent relationships and working to close gaps for every learner. We believe that a great education empowers people, both children and adults, because it offers them genuine choices for their future decisions. And helps them to appreciate the value of learning throughout their lives. Job Description Overall Purpose of the Role: This post is designed to use sport and physical activity as a medium for building strong community engagement at Duke’s Aldridge Academy. Through a combination of breaktime and out of hours activity open to all, and targeted mentoring to support specific students, the postholder will seek to build strong relationships and to help students thrive and succeed at school. Leading the way, the postholder will encourage strong student engagement at unstructured time from staff on duty so that these times become vibrant and fun-filled, contributing significantly to the development of very strong staff-student relationships across the school. Key Duties: Work with senior leaders responsible for duty rotas to encourage a culture of positive interaction with students during supervision of unstructured time. Build a set of physical activities for free time that can be easily overseen by duty staff and support relevant staff to run these safely and with confidence. Personally organise and lead football games, exercises and school-level competitions before school, at breaktimes and after school on a weekly basis. Arrange these activities to cater for all ability and interest levels so that they embrace the widest number of students. Through partnership with external football leagues/clubs, create a talent pipeline from school level activity through to club membership for students with sufficient potential and interest. Through football activity, build positive relationships with the widest range of students possible and use football activities to promote school values and rules, along with wider positive personal development support. Work with the school pastoral/senior team to identify students in particular need of mentoring and act as key worker/mentor for these students, seeing them individually during the school day and working with them to help them successfully navigate school life, follow policies, attend well and hit their learning targets. Work with these students to ensure that participation in football is directly related to success in the rest of school life. Monitor the attendance, behaviour and academic performance of mentees. Liaise with their parents where there are concerns as agreed appropriate by their Head of Year. Remove rights to football activity where performance in these areas does not meet the standard required. Create opportunities for family support for these students being mentored and bridge any gap between school and home to help all stakeholders to work well together so that students thrive. Connect families needing support to the school’s Community Engagement Manager. Work with the school to build their local community work to ensure that the working relationship between the school, families and local community is strong. Benefits Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks Join the Aldridge Education Family! Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you: Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you! Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you. Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered. Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here Earn rewards by bringing them on board! When you click apply you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application.. Location : London

Salary: £33,366 - £35,235 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting Shared Lives – Making a Difference Join our small specialist team as a Shared Lives Officer, working with the Shared Lives Officers, Team Leader and Manager. In this role, you will recruit carers and manage placements to deliver this unique model of care, where adults with support needs live with approved carers in their homes. As a Shared Lives Officer, you will offer support to Shared Lives Carers across Wiltshire and monitor the quality of existing arrangements to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults placed in their care. In addition, you will take referrals from care managers, ensuring that sufficient information is gathered about the prospective customer to help determine the person’s suitability for shared lives. You will be giving guidance, advice, training, and constructive feedback in sometimes complex situations, ensuring the provision of a safe, effective, caring, and responsive service. You will also support the recruitment and onboarding of carers into the scheme. A clean driving license and willingness to travel in Wiltshire are essential and while we are based in Trowbridge, flexible working arrangements are possible.. Location : Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Locally Employed Doctor to work at Higher level at the QE Hospital Birmingham. This is a full time post for a 6-12 month period and is the equivalent of StR 3+ level. Queen Elizabeth Hospital is one of the four level 1 major trauma centres in the West Midlands. The department sees over 100,000 new patients every year. We see a large number of high acuity patients which means our work is clinically challenging but highly rewarding. The department has a fully computerised medical records system which facilitates research and audit. There is an active audit and research programme which the successful applicant would be expected to participate in. The department has 6 resuscitation bays and 16 majors' cubicles. The minor injury and illness area has four consulting rooms, separate eye/ENT room with slit lamp, plaster room and operating theatre for minor procedures. The department is supported by 24 hours portering, bed management and reception team. There is Consultants' presence in the department from 08:00-24:00 hours with middle grade cover from midnight to 08:00 hours. There are Consultant led review clinics 5 times a week. All will work a full shift rota (48 Hours) Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to provide initial treatment of new patients presenting to the department including the Resuscitation room. He/she will also provide support and advice to more junior doctors and liaise with the Consultants and relevant other specialities as and when required. He/she will also liaise with the sister/nurse in charge to organise the smooth running of the department with attention to the floor management in line with the national targets. About us University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role. Details Date posted 23 July 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 12766 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the above clinical duties, the successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in the department's educational activities, which may include the teaching of medical students, nurses and other groups. The department is committed to education and training of all staff groups and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in audit and other clinical governance activities. The appointee will be required to undergo an annual appraisal and subsequently revalidation as determined by the General Medical Council. Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the above clinical duties, the successful candidate will be expected to fully participate in the department's educational activities, which may include the teaching of medical students, nurses and other groups. The department is committed to education and training of all staff groups and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in audit and other clinical governance activities. The appointee will be required to undergo an annual appraisal and subsequently revalidation as determined by the General Medical Council. Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Medical Degree from a recognised University *ALS provider *Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Desirable *Completion of ST3 EM *FRCEM Intermediate *MRCEM *ATLS/ETC provider *APLS/EPLS provider *Life Support course instructor status *At least 12 months previous experience in Emergency Medicine post *Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations Experience Essential *At least 12 months previous experience in Emergency Medicine post *Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Medical Degree from a recognised University *ALS provider *Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Desirable *Completion of ST3 EM *FRCEM Intermediate *MRCEM *ATLS/ETC provider *APLS/EPLS provider *Life Support course instructor status *At least 12 months previous experience in Emergency Medicine post *Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations Experience Essential *At least 12 months previous experience in Emergency Medicine post *Demonstrates competence in management of full range of Emergency Medicine presentations Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab). Location : Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, B15 2TH Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category: Legal and Governance Job Description: ***Internal Applicants Only*** Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO2 £41,442 - £44,331 Contract Type: Full time - Fixed Term (12 Months Secondment) Working hours per week: 36 including some evenings Application Deadline: 04/08/2025 Reference: 1783 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: This role sits within Democratic Services team and works at the heart of the council's decision-making process supporting our committees, councillors, and residents. You will work closely with councillors and senior officers to ensure that decisions are properly taken and that the council is held to account by its scrutiny committees and residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your experience, skills and ideas to support the political governance of the Council and make a real difference to people's lives. Key Responsibilities: You will be responsible for: Supporting committees and other council meetings Preparing agendas, reports and minutes Providing procedural advice to councillors and officers Helping residents, partners and others access the democratic process Developing briefings and advice on policy matters for councillors and senior leaders Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Strong planning and organisational skills Experience of providing services to senior leaders (councillors and officers) in a fast paced, political environment with resilience in the face of contradicting priorities and demanding workload Experience of writing high quality communications, including briefings, minutes and committee reports Excellent interpersonal and presentational skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences. Good understanding of the context in which Waltham Forest Borough Council operates, including major issues facing local government, key stakeholders and relevant national policy context. Experience of managing governance processes is advantageous but not essential Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. Satisfactory declaration of interest; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit . Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Emily Wood, Scrutiny Officer Governance & Electoral Services at If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at . Click here for further information on the . London Borough of Waltham Forest. Location : Walthamstow, East London, United Kingdom

Lead Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover – One-Year Fixed Term) Location: South Leicestershire Start Date: January 2025 Salary: MPS/UPS with TLR About the Role: GSL Education is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Teacher of Geography for a reputable secondary school in Leicestershire. This is a maternity cover position, commencing in January 2025, on a one-year fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will lead the Geography department, inspiring students and staff alike to achieve their best. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Geography department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning. Deliver engaging and innovative Geography lessons across Key Stages 3 to 5. Develop and implement creative teaching strategies to enhance student progress. Monitor and evaluate student performance, providing timely and constructive feedback. Collaborate with staff to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK. Proven experience teaching Geography at the secondary level. Strong leadership and organisational skills. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Why Join GSL Education? GSL Education is a trusted recruitment partner for schools across Leicestershire and beyond. We are dedicated to helping educators find roles where they can truly thrive and make a difference in students' lives. Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Contact Information: For more details or to apply, please contact our Leicester office: Phone: 0116 478 8000 Email: Join GSL Education today and help shape the future of Geography education in Leicestershire! GSL Education. Location : Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Job summary Senior Social WorkerRisk and Independence Specialist Advisor and Reviewing Practitioner We are looking to appoint a highly skilled and experiencedSocialWorkerto join our friendly, supportive and exciting Risk and Independence team in Adult Social care services within Northumberland County Council.This role full time 37 hours per week and is fixed term for a 12 month period. The successful candidate will be based at County Hall, Morpeth. Salary is Band 10 £48,710 - £52,805. The service is county wide across Northumberland. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Social Worker looking for the next step in their career. Main duties of the job You will have a good working knowledge of legislative frameworks that underpin Adult social care practice and the ethos of promotion and completion of positive risk assessment. To enable service users to maximise their independence, life skills and achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidates will share Northumberland councils vision of a council that works for everyone and incorporates its values. The candidates will have excellent report writing and communications skills and be able to communicate confidently and effectively with a wide range of service users,professionalsand providers. The teamcomprisesof highly skilled social workers and hasstrong commissioninglinks. The team members arevery supportiveand inclusive and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills to discuss case work and to offer safe, robust,appropriateand cost-effective care planning. The successful candidates will work county wide offering consultation and delivering and training Adult social care community teams, to carry out project and development work and will complete high quality care act assessments working with teams to share knowledge and skills ensuring that care plans are person centred and meet the clients needs effectively and robustly. Case work will cross all Adult Social care services Care and support, mental health, learning disability services, head injury services and transition case work. As well as carrying out of county Care management reviews About us Northumberland County Councils (NCC) vision is Land of Great Opportunities, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.For further information about working for NCC, please visit our websitehere. Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please clickhere. Details Date posted 23 July 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £48,710 to £52,805 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0022-25-0030 Job locations County Hall Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2EF Job description Job responsibilities To apply for this role, please follow the link to Northumberland councy councils job careers site -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2225 You can view the attached job description and person specification for more information on this role. Job description Job responsibilities To apply for this role, please follow the link to Northumberland councy councils job careers site -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2225 You can view the attached job description and person specification for more information on this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To apply for this role, please follow the link to Northumberland councy councils job careers site -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2225 - Social work qualification and valid SWE registration - A valid, clean UK driving licence with access to a car for travel purposes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To apply for this role, please follow the link to Northumberland councy councils job careers site -https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2225 - Social work qualification and valid SWE registration - A valid, clean UK driving licence with access to a car for travel purposes. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northumberland County Council Address County Hall Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2EF Employer's website https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Northumberland County Council Address County Hall Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2EF Employer's website https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab). Location : County Hall, NE61 2EF Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom