Total 71 job vacancies by Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

You will lead Wandsworth Council’s ambitious programme of support and partnership with the voluntary sector. You will continue our work on forging a strong and positive relationship with the voluntary sector, delivering on the council’s new VCS Strategy and shared vision that has been developed through close working and collaboration with the VCS, key stakeholders and across council departments; and creating impactful work programmes that help to achieve that vision.You will confidently work with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners including senior managers, Council Members and voluntary organisations, providing strategic leadership in the development of systems that strengthen, support and value the voluntary sector and community-based organisations across the borough of Wandsworth.You will be highly motivated by bringing different partners together, building on the work that has already been developed including overseeing the mobilisation and delivery of the newly commissioned VCS infrastructure support service.

As a representative of the Council in relation to the voluntary sector you will inspire trust and confidence in others, demonstrate an ability to listen and be highly responsive to issues, concerns and opportunities.

About the role

This is a senior management role within the Community & Partnerships team with a salary range of £48,600-£58,893 depending on experience.You will have the opportunity to be part of a growing and high-profile service area, which has benefitted from additional investment from the Council and successfully and positively built stronger relationships with the VCS. This role requires strong leadership skills to continue to deliver on the shared commitments set out in our forthcoming new VCS Strategy that has been informed by the VCS needs assessment published in Voluntary Sector Needs Analysis Report. You will use your leadership skills to solve complex issues and find positive solutions.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a sound understanding of the operating environment for the voluntary sector and local Government, including opportunities and challenges. You will be required to take a proactive role in leading and guiding internal and external stakeholders in achieving the outcomes of the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy and be able to represent the Council to senior voluntary sector leaders. Effective project and people management skills are essential.

This role will involve:

• Leading the implementation of a new Voluntary Sector and Civil Society Strategy across the Council and wider voluntary sector partners.
• Mobilisation and contract management of a new voluntary sector infrastructure support and volunteering service
• A high-profile engagement plan which includes regular network meetings and communications
• Support to elected Members and senior management on wider engagement and partnership working with the voluntary sector
• Management of a voluntary sector support and engagement team

Key criteria for this role include:

• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and central government policy relating to the voluntary and community sector
• Knowledge of developments, issues and best practice in the voluntary and community sector
• Experience of successfully managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience of working with Councillors or other levels of government to support development of their proposals
• Experience of managing staff, with positive outcomes
• Experience of commissioning, procurement and effective contract management of services.
• Ability to design and deliver effective engagement and participation strategies and co-designing programmes with external partners

This role will be predominately based at Wandsworth Council offices as well as out in the community, engaging with and maintaining a high level of visibility amongst community partners. The role is a permanent full-time role and available immediately.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You will need to bring a strong working knowledge of the issues faced by the VCS, this experience could come from within a Council, statutory service or from within a voluntary or community group.You will also bring direct or transferrable skills which will allow you to lead projects through the Council’s governance systems, as well as developing transparent, equitable processes. Experience of co-production is of value and project management experience is essential. You will support partners through a period of change. You will manage a small team and matrix manage across multiple partners. You will be a confident communicator, in person and in writing, and an effective team player.

You will need to be flexible in how you work, and regularly re-prioritise what you work on. You need to have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. You will also be able to translate complex issues into short, community focused messages which you can communicate both in writing and by presenting to groups.

Closing Date:Midday Tuesday 3rdDecember

Shortlisting Date:week commencing 2nd December

Interview Date:week commencing 9th and 16th December

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnershipare committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

BusinessSupport Officer
£32,955 – £39,933 per annum
Permanent
Full Time (36 hours)
Wandsworth
On-site (5 days per week)

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic professional with a working and operational knowledge of Business Support? Wandsworth Sensory Support Service (WSSS) offers high-quality services to children and young people (aged between 0 – 25 years) as well as their families, who are affected by sensory impairment (deafness and / or vision impairment) across Wandsworth.

Can you join us and provide efficient and effective business support to enable your colleagues and the service to excel?

About the role

When joining us as a Business Support Officer you will hit the ground running and support a busy team ensuring high quality business support is delivered across services within Wandsworth Sensory Support Service, Children’s Services Division and Wandsworth Local Authority.

You will provide general administrative support for the whole WSSS caseload and work in a confidential, flexible, and responsive manner under the guidance of the Head of Service.

You will be responsible for the development of our short breaks offer and will apply your past experience of developing and coordinating events.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of working in a busy administrative environment at a similar level.
• Strong customer service skills with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to self-start but also integrate within existing teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, and confidence of using Microsoft 365, tools, databases, live spreadsheets and create / post social media content.
• Ability to promote the service and its activities in person and on appropriate social media platforms.
• Ability to develop and coordinate varied activities as part of the Short Breaks program.

If you meet the required criteria and would like to support a service that makes a difference in the life of vulnerable children, young people and their families – we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact the team by emailing WSSS@wandsworth.gov.uk

Closing date:24th November 2024
Shortlisting date:week commencing 25th November 2024
Interview date:2nd December 2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Job Title:CCTV Operator

Salary Range:Scale 6 £30,483- £36,936

Full Time Permanent , 36 hours per week

Location: Wandsworth

Objective of role

We are looking to recruit a CCTV Operator for a vacancy in our Inspection and Enforcement Team.

You will be working under the Shared Staffing Arrangement between Wandsworth and Richmond councils you must be willing to work over both boroughs if required but this post is mainly based in Wandsworth.

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the deployment of Waste CCTV cameras across both Wandsworth and Richmond, operatingand monitoring all surveillance cameras within the Inspection and Enforcement team in an efficient manner and in compliance with the operating procedures, Waste and CCTV legislation, and best practice.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You must have a working knowledge of the Environment Protection Act, 1990.

You will have confidence in using computer systems including Microsoft office.

You should have the ability to deal sensitively with residents.

You’ll need demonstrable previous administration experience and communication skills, both oral and written, with an ability tomanage your own workload

Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 24th November 2024

Shortlisting Date;W/C 25thNovember 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Objective of role

Are you an outstanding social work leader with significant experience and knowledge of current social work practice?

We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Principal Social Worker with drive and enthusiasm who will champion andinnovate thesocial work profession within the councils to ensure high quality outcomes for our residents.

This is an important time for Richmond and Wandsworth councils, bringing the opportunity to be directly involved in our transformation programme, driving our practice to develop enhanced strength-based practices.

This role reports to the Principal Social Worker & Assistant Director of Professional Standards.

About the role

You will have oversight of the Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care Academy and pathways into the profession, including the AYSE programme, student placements and apprenticeship routes as well as lead in the continued professional development of the wider workforce.

Communication You will be a passionate and skilled communicator with the ability to work alongside Social Workers and other colleagues at all levels, including senior managers, service user groups and community partners

Quality Assurance You will haveexpert knowledge on safeguarding, key legal adult social care frameworks and the proven ability to operate at the strategic level of the Professional Capabilities Framework

ExperienceYou will have experience of effective partnershipworking with demonstrable achievements and a proven track record of influence, innovation and negotiation.

Service Development You will be responsible for ensuringthat the highest standard of social work practice is embedded across the councils, providing skilled and experienced leadership and practice knowledge to social workers and social care practitioners

Professional Development You will be committed to personal learning and professional growth taking responsibility to grow your own professional knowledge and skills, as well asinvesting in frontline staff by championing social worker career progressionand fostering a culture of continuous learning

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You will:

• Have a social work qualification with Social Work England membership.
• Have extensive post qualifying experience
• Have strong leadership skills with arecognised management qualification or a commitment to undertaking management training.
• Be committed to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided
• Show initiative in identifying areas of practice improvement

Closing Date:24 November 2024

Shortlisting Date:w/c 25 November 2024

Interview Date:w/c 2 December 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Job Title: Assistant Energy and Sustainability Data Analyst

Salary Range: £32,955 - £39,933 per annum

Fixed Term (12 Months) Fulltime

Location: Both Richmond and Wandsworth

Other essential information: Hybrid - Mandatory 2 days in the office, and 3 days work from home.

Objective of role

This role will play a critical part of delivery of the Councils’ climate change targets. You will assist with the delivery of actions and objectives set out in the Richmond Climate Emergency Strategy and the Wandsworth Environment Strategy to support the creation and promotion of sustainability activities and tools aimed at transforming operations within the Councils and schools to achieve real sustainability change.

About the role

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with data and systems has an excellent eye for detail and is passionate about process efficiencies. You will need great people liaison skills as we'll expect you to build good relationships with energy suppliers and other stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You need to be technically minded, good at Excel and someone who takes a pride in their work, seeing a job done accurately and efficiently whilst being a great team player. Will demonstrate initiative, have an organised and structured approach to work and must have the ability to work towards and meet targets/deadlines. You will be flexible, adaptable, and confident to deal with a variety of situations in an ever evolving and growing environment.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:Sunday 17th November 2024

Shortlisting Date: W/C 18th November 2024

Interview Date: W/C 25thNovember 2024

Test/Presentation:Test

Useful Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Job Title: Refugee Services Policy and Operations Lead Officer

Salary range: £40,854 to £49,503 per annum

Fixed term (12 Months) Fulltime

Location: This role will be a hybrid of home and office-based working. You will be required to work from Richmond and Wandsworth Council.

Do you want to shape how the Council supports refugees and people affected by forced migration?

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people?

This is an exciting new opportunity to work within a newly established team in Adult Social Care and Public Health who approach an evolving policy area with positive energy and compassion for sanctuary-seeking residents. Our aim is to make the boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, no matter where you were born.

About the role

This is a dynamic and interesting role with an opportunity to develop your skills across a number of different areas.

Policy development:You will act as one of the Better Service Partnership’s sanctuary policy experts, briefing the team on national policy changes and emerging best practice from other local authorities.

Respond flexibly to emerging needs and projects:You will work with other council teams to deliver new projects, such as delivering grant funding, Schools of Sanctuaries and support for sanctuary seekers with No Recourse to Public Funds.

Delivering the Sanctuary strategies:You will work with the Programme Manager to ensure the cross-council Sanctuary action plans are delivered on time and to budget, collating updates from services for quarterly Oversight boards.
Work collaboratively with voluntary sector:You will develop strong links with voluntary and community groups across Richmond and Wandsworth, through quarterly partnership meetings and ongoing collaboration on voluntary sector delivery plans.

Identify opportunities: You will build relationships with other council teams and identify opportunities to work proactively together to improve outcomes of sanctuary seekers across Richmond and Wandsworth.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge and understanding of local authorities’ responsibilities relating to refugee, resettlement and asylum policy, including Ukraine, Afghan and Syrian schemes.

Experience of developing policy and delivering projects.

Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively both orally and in writing, with councillors, officers, partner organisations and the public.

Experience of successfully managing own workload in an environment where deadlines and priorities frequently change and are often conflicting.

Being an innovative problem solver who can create, initiate, identify and develop new opportunities and ideas

Closing Date: Sunday 17th November 2024

Shortlisting Date: w/c 18th November 2024

Interview Date:w/c 25th November 2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Head of Safeguarding
£66,318 - £80,874 per annum
Permanent
Full time (36 hours)
Wandsworth, London

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Manager who is passionate about safeguarding?

The Head of Safeguarding is an operational and strategic role that is pivotal in shaping professional practice and maintaining professional standards across the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate.

About The Role:

Leadership and Management:You will have direct line management responsibility for the Safeguarding Team, providing strategic oversight and expert advice ensuring high quality practice, responses and interventions in relation to adult safeguarding.

Experience:You will have experience of working in a statutory Health & Social Care setting, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.You will have experience of working across voluntary and statutory agencies such asPolice, Education, Health, Community Safety and independent providers

EssentialQualifications and Skills:

• You will hold social work qualification with Social Work England membership.
• You will hold a recognised management qualification or a commitment to undertaking management training.
• You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator.
• You will be committed to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.

If you are an experienced leader who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for people with care and support needs, carers, and the wider community through multi-disciplinary and partnership working we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Contact details

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Virindar Basi virindar.basi@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk Jessica

Closing date: 21 November 2024
Shortlisting date: 22 November 2024
Interview date: w/c 2 December 2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Arts & Culture Programme and Partnerships Manager
£40,854 – £49,503 per annum
Fixed term until end of June 2026
Full Time (36 hours)
Wandsworth

Hybrid working:At least 3 days office or community based, one of the office days will be Wednesdays due to team meetings.

Do you want to join us in ensuring that our year as The Mayor of London’s London Borough of Culture 2025 leaves a lasting legacy on Wandsworth’s creative sector?

We are so excited that Wandsworth has been chosen to be London Borough of Culture 2025.We are planning an inspirational year of culture where every corner of Wandsworth comes alive in an explosion of creativity.

By sharing experiences and connecting, we believe culture has the power to make us all feel better.We want to start a movement across the Capital where everyone recognises that culture has the power to heal - a place where better health outcomes are achieved through the healing, inspirational power of culture and the arts.

You can expect large scale dance events, a mass choral spectacular and a disability arts festival showcasing great artists from the borough, amongst many other things.But equally important is that we ensure that London Borough of Culture 2025 boosts our creative sector - creating more, better paid and environmentally sustainable employment opportunities that are accessible to all.

About the role

We are seeking a Programme and Partnership Manager to lead on the Economic Growth and the Climate Emergency and Sustainability goals outlined in Wandsworth’s Arts and Culture Strategy 2021-2031 and to ensure that these goals are embedded, championed, and delivered in our London Borough of Culture programme.

Your work will include: managing creative projects that support of creative industries over our London Borough of Culture year; leading on developing structured pathways that identify and nurture creative talent into the cultural and creative industries; collaboratively seeking ways to ensure that both the council and our creative partners reduce our carbon footprint and proactively tackle the climate emergency.

You will be part of a proactive and award-winning Arts and Culture Service, within a borough that prides itself on delivering a wide range of creative opportunities for everyone living, working and visiting the borough. For more details on the work already happening in the borough visit Wandsworth Council’s Arts section, Wandsworth Arts Fringe and Wandsworth Art.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Substantial experience in working on and leading significant high quality creative programmes (£50k +) with public participation.
• Experience of managing initiatives, preferably that develop creative career pathways, focused on diversifying the creative industry workforce.
• Experience of leading on projects that involve a diverse set of partners in both its development and delivery.
• Strong track record of coordinating the ongoing assessment, monitoring and evaluation of projects against performance targets and establishing/maintaining an agile response to those findings.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills (project management qualification is not required but experience is essential).Direct experience of managing projects with budgets of £50K+, accounting for expenditure and working through existing systems to report spend and anticipating commitments.Knowledge of key issues relating to project delivery, including procuring, commissioning, contracting and partnership management.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, contexts and deadlines.
• Strong communications skills, particularly in partnership working with other organisations.

Contact details

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sara O'Donnell, London Borough of Culture Programme Director at sara.odonnell@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

If you are an accomplished arts professional who meets the above criteria and want to join an award-winning team, we encourage you to apply now!

Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your ability and experience of delivering against the Economic Growth, the Climate Emergency and Sustainability goals; and the accompanying objectives outlined in the Arts and Culture Strategy.

Closing Date: 17th November 2024
Shortlisting Date: w/c 18th November 2024
Interview Date: w/c 25th November 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Senior Accountant - Adult Social Care

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Accountant to join the Finance Team in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate.This permanent position is well suited to an individual who is either a part qualified accountant or studying towards an accounting qualification with experience of working in a business partnering or a management accounting role in a complex environment.

On a day to day a basis, the Senior Accountant will provide support to the Directorate Management Team and Budget Holders on all financial matters including budgets, efficiency programmes, value for money and management reporting. The post holder will also support the Finance Manager and Assistant Director Director of Finance - Adult Social Care and Public Health Assistant Directorto deliver the Directorates objectives of promoting independence, choice, health and wellbeing of the local populations through strengths-based approaches

In this role you will support development and delivery of excellent finance services within the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate, ensuring the best use of limited financial resources, providing the insight and support needed to manage and monitor complex demand led budgets

This is a unique opportunity, working within a shared staffing arrangement which supports two sovereign councils, covering Inner and Outer London areas and serving half a million residents

About you

You will play a pivotal role in the Directorate’s ambitious transformation programme, which aims to restore services and to take learning from the Pandemic to transform adult social care services, creating efficient and sustainable change that improves outcomes for our residents

You will be a flexible thinker, enjoy new challenges, have good analytical and communication skills, be equally able to work individually and as part of a team.You will be able to gather, analyse and present complex financial data and information from a range of sources to a varied audience.You will have an ability to prioritise your own work, taking into account both team and organisational requirements and be able to negotiate and resolve complex problems.

The Finance Team is an extremely supportive, collaborative team where effective communication is essential, commitment to providing a quality service is expected and new ideas for improvements are welcomed. For more information about this role please see the job description and person specification

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home. We are currently working flexible, splitting our time in the office and working from home

We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:12th November 2024

Shortlisting Date:15th November 2024

Interview Date:21st November 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.This campaign is anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Objective of role

Are you a talented, motivated, and enthusiastic accountant with experience of working in Local Government?This role will provide you with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading our Finance Management team to deliver a high quality and responsive finance business partnering service to the Adult Social Care and Public Health directorate.

This is a great opportunity for a collaborative, experienced Local Authority finance professional and preferably Adult Social Care experience, to join our team and help take our support service to the next level.

Working to the Assistant Director of Finance – Adult Social Care and Public Health you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the finance business partnering offer to the directorate. You will support our staff to adapt and make the continuous improvements needed to transform Adult Social Care, working collaboratively to deliver high quality finance information supporting the directorate achieve the efficiencies needed to enable our services to flourish.

You will be joining a supportive team with a commitment to striving to provide the highest quality of service at the lowest attainable cost.

About the role

Leadership and Management: You will lead by example and manage the Financial Management team within the Adult Social Care and Public Health directoratewith the primary aim of delivering an outstanding finance business partnering service.

Regulatory Compliance: You will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of legislation affecting local government finance and service delivery including legislation affecting Adult Social Care Services.

Experience: You will have proven experience of advising and supporting senior managers on key strategic matters relating to finance including undertaking complex financial calculations, options appraisals, sensitivity analysis and variance analysis.

Communication: You will connect better possessing excellent communication skills with an ability toexplain and accurately present complex financial information that non-financial professionals can understand and have confidence in.

Performance Management: You will embrace difference and think bigger to drive the team to deliver continuous improvement to ensure that reliable and robust financial information is provided to support decision making and financial reporting.

Professional Development: Embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth in an ever-changing environment, you will foster a culture of ongoing learning within the service.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• CCAB qualified or have relevant experience in an accounting role in local government preferably within Adult Social Care.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.
• Experience of providing advice to secure effective delivery and value for money across the directorate and communicate complex financial issues to all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks to deliver on service goals and ambitions is a must
• Proficient IT skills to use spreadsheets, financial systems and other relevant packages for analysis and presentation.

Closing Date:7th November 2024

Shortlisting Date:8th November 2024

Interview (including assessment)Date:18th November 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.This campaign is anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Payroll Team Leader

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are looking to recruit a Payroll Team Leader on a full-time basis to join our busy Payroll department and play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the department. You will report to the Payroll Manager.You will also liaise with departmental managers and employees, resolving their queries, as well as advising on legislative and technical payroll matters.

About the role

The successful candidate will have a set of on-going responsibilities which will vary depending on the needs of the team. The responsibilities include (but not limited to) to:

• Quality control of payroll input and payroll processing. Some inputting.
• Direct responsibility for the accurate processing of seven or more payrolls, meeting specified deadlines required.
• Training, mentoring and leadership of 4 Payroll Coordinators.
• Setting objectives and conducting appraisals for 4 Payroll Coordinators.
• Resolving queries and advising on legislative and technical payroll matters.
• Ability to carry out the Payroll Team Leader role with minimum supervision.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV/work history and personal statement (no longer than two sides of A4) will clearly evidence criteria outlined in the job profile including:

• Experience in processing and managing high volume payrolls, preferably on iTrent payroll software.
• Experience of working on multiple payrolls with multiple pay days.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A good track record in management of staff.
• Knowledge of current legislation.
• Ability to perform manual calculations for PAYE, National Insurance contributions, Student Loans and Statutory payments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Previous payroll experience in a Local Authority environment will be a strong advantage.

A Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (or equivalent) payroll qualification is desirable.

Closing Date: Monday 04/11/2024

Shortlisting Date:Week commencing 11/11/2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 18/11/2024 (In person at Wandsworth Town Hall)

Test/Presentation: A test will be given on the day of the interview

Useful Information: The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications have been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the number of applicants. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.This campaign is anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Head of Business Support

MG2 £66,318 to£80,874

12 months fixed term

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Support within the Adult Social Care and Public Health Directorate at Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership.

The Head of Business Support covers a wide range of functions including business support to the Social Care and Public Health teams, as well as the directorate’s Senior Management Team.In this role you will lead key areas of work within the directorate including Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, Member Enquiries, and Executive, Admin and Recruitment support.

The role has six direct reports and an overall responsibility for Business Support services covering 47 staff.

As Head of Service, you will:

• have strong experience of providing business support within a social care department
• be an experienced manager with a leadership style that inspires and motivates people, with experience of developing and managing staff to provide an outstanding business support service
• have a vision for how business support services can be provided in future, making best use of digital technology.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah Evans, Director of Business Resources Adult Social Care and Public Health viaSarah.Evans@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024

Shortlisting Date: w/c 11 November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 18 November 2024

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. This campaign is anonymised.

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Would you like the opportunity to shape and develop Adult Social Care in Richmond and Wandsworth Better Partnership Services?

Are you keen to join an organisation committed to outstanding practice?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Services are looking for an experienced qualified Social Worker within the Wandsworth side of the Preparing for Adulthood Service.This service consists of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who are co-located with Children’s Services to ensure a smooth transition between the two.The service’s focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength-based service to residents between the ages of 18 to 25 who have physical, sensory, learning and mental health disabilities.

We value work life balance offering manageable caseloads and flexible working. The office is based conveniently 12 minutes from Wandsworth Town Train Station in the centre of Wandsworth.

About the role

As a qualified Social Worker you will be required to:

• undertake assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.
• work in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing and choice.
• apply social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.
• work closely with Childrens Services to ensure there is no gap in provision for young people on turning 18.

Candidates must have post qualification experience along with a good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. You must have good communication, decision-making and time management skills.

Safeguarding adults is a priority to Richmond and Wandsworth Social Services and you will receive specialist training and close supervision from a member of the management team to develop this area of your practice.

For an informal discussion please contact Eric RichardsonEric.Richardson@richmondandwandsworth.gov.ukor 020 8871 5844.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

A relevant professional qualification in social work and current registration with Social Work England.

Evidence of successfully passing the ASYE programme or be able to demonstrate capabilities and knowledge at that level.Newly qualified Social Workers who meet the eligibility criteria must be willing to undertake the ASYE programme.

Closing Date:Sunday 3rd November 24

Shortlisting Date:W/C Monday 4th November 24

Interview Date:W/C Monday 11th November 24

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Partnership Services are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.This campaign has been anonymised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Vulnerabilities Manager (Maternity Cover)

Approximately 15 Month Fixed Term Contract or Internal Secondment

You will be working as part of the Senior Management Team within Stronger and Safer Communities to provide strategic leadership across community safety; the role specialises in violence against women and girls (VAWG) and counter-terrorism, however will have involvement in all aspects of community safety including providing serious incident response.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their management/leadership skills in a fast paced and interesting work area with the support of an excellent team.You will be managing a team of colleagues who specialise in their work areas, and oversee the strategic delivery of the VAWG portfolio, including both the reactive service (IDVA, MARAC, DHR, Refuges etc.) and proactive service (awareness raising, events, funding opportunities, training etc.)

The role provides stability through financial management and direction ensuring effective partnership working to deliver the local strategies as monitored through a robust governance structure.

This is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in community safety to build experience, the role would suit a self-motivated forward-thinker who enjoys strategic work.A good understanding of the Council processes and member management is essential, as this role frequently leads reports to the Health Committee and Finance Policy and Resource respectively.

About the role

This role is a strategic leadership role providing a visible presence to the workforce, promoting a good working environment with the primary aim of delivering high quality services. Deputising the Assistant Director of Stronger and Safer Communities as appropriate.

Key aspects include:

• To act as the key strategic lead on VAWG and Counter Terrorism, including but not limited to safeguarding, ensuring there are effective systems, information sharing, performance management and delivery of services through coordinating activities and improving access to services through multi-agency engagement, early intervention and prevention. This includes chairing and oversight of various strategic meetings and operational panels.
• To contribute towards the development of good working relations and collaborative arrangements with relevant third-party organisations including private, voluntary, other public organisations and communities, to forge effective partnership working. Including by way of oversight of the VAWG Community Forums.
• To oversee and lead the commissioning, contract and performance management of services commissioned and delivered through the Community Safety Service to ensure effective delivery, performance and value for money. Develop other services as appropriate and oversee these to ensure risks are minimised.
• Undertake budget management responsibilities for the VAWG, Prevent and Countering Extremism part of the Community Safety Service including grant funding applications and conditions.
• To ensure all Member queries about service delivery are dealt with promptly and effectively.
• To carry out performance review and improvement measures on an ongoing basis, helping to ensure that a service-user focus is embedded within the function and innovative and creative solutions are evaluated to securing the highest quality and value for money function.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge:

• A strong knowledge and understanding of community safety strategy, policy and legislative requirements relating to community safety and ability to work within legislative and statutory frameworks.
• A strong understanding of the Prevent strategy and how it can be advanced, including the work of Channel Panels. Knowledge of work relating to Counter Extremism.
• A strong knowledge around the Council, internal processes and Member engagement.

Experience:

• Experience of acting as a motivational leader and managing staff, with positive outcomes within a safeguarding setting.
• Experience of negotiating and influencing with statutory and voluntary organisations to establish and successfully deliver shared outcomes at a strategic level.
• Experience in developing effective multi-agency partnership.
• Successful experience of securing funding for implementation of projects.

Skills:

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, as well as supporting others to manage their own workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate, persuade, motivate and influence, including strong relationships with the Executive and councillors.
• Excellent oral and written skills to provide clear and concise messages.

Closing Date: 03/11/2024

Shortlisting Date:w/c 04/11/2024

Interview Date:w/c 18/11/2024

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range ofbenefitsdesigned to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Recruitment and Retention Adviser (Fixed Term Contract)
£32,955 to £46,206
Fixed Term Contract – 12 months maternity cover
Full time
Wandsworth Town Hall – one day per week

Are you a tenacious and resilient Recruiter looking for your next role in a fast paced and supportive environment where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference?

Working in the Recruitment Team you will be the Lead Adviser for all recruitment activity in your priority area and other wider campaigns taking place. Using data and compiling monthly reports to identify priority areas to target and reaching your goals through proactive permanent recruitment initiatives. Advising senior managers and working closely with the HR Business Partner for the priority area, you will be responsible for writing attractive adverts, proactively approaching senior and hiring managers about their recruitment needs, reporting on activity and targets and ensuring compliance with policy and legislation.

You will be the driving force behind filling vacancies and supporting services to deliver on their resourcing goals, making sure candidate and hiring managers experience is at the centre of your activities and having a positive impact on vacancy rates as well as reducing reliance on agency and locum staff.

About the Role

Communication
You’ll need demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with an ability to influence and motivate others at all levels to drive successful recruitment and retention outcomes.

Advert writing
You’ll be responsible for producing high quality, attractive job adverts in line with our standards, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times in addition to advising managers on content as well as publishing on relevant channels, e.g. job board, social media.

Driving change
Be a strong advocate for change, driving continuous process improvement across the service working closely with HRBP’s, Heads of Service and key stakeholders.

Reporting
Your role will require the ability to produce reports, provide key metrics and insights, and make recommendations accordingly using our ATS Tribepad, Power BI, and other relevant data sources. This will involve regular update meetings with HR Business Partners and Heads of Service.

Proactivity
Being able to work under pressure, be proactive and also ensure a creative and flexible approach to achieve required outcomes and success whilst ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction at all times in line with our values and behaviours.

Knowledge of ED&I
Integrate principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion into all aspects of your role, ensuring our initiatives are inclusive and equitable throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Proactive direct recruitment experience either inhouse or within a recruitment consultancy or managed agency service provision.
• Experience of using applicant technology (ATS) /HR software.
• Ability to provide and produce reports of key data metrics.
• Be able to handle complex change and prioritise key recruitment activities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – both oral and written.
• Stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Experience of writing high quality attractive and accurate job adverts.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on Richmond and Wandsworth councils recruitment services, possess the required qualifications and experience, and thrive in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Closing Date:29th October 2024
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date:TBC
Test/Presentation:TBC

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.