Total 16 job vacancies by Royal Borough of Greenwich

Principal Planning Enforcement Officer

Grade: P03

Employment Term: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

As a result of the significant planning agenda in Greenwich and thereby its high number of planning applications, the work of the appeals and enforcement team is extensive.

Due to staff progression a post has become available as a principal planning enforcement officer within the team to deal with a general variety of planning enforcement cases. We seek an experienced planning enforcement officer conversant with legal processes, planning law and policy and used to appearing in court, public inquiries and dealing with the general public.

Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Valuer

£49,083 to £52,116 (inclusive of London Weighting)

Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

It takes a dedicated team of experts to manage our property portfolio. As a qualified Chartered Surveyor, you'll be a key member of a committed and talented group.

Your main task will be to provide a professional valuation and advice service. The role will entail disposals, acquisitions, commercial and corporate property estate management. This will also include the provision of valuations for all purposes, to include the Royal Borough's Asset Valuation programme.

You'll be articulate, IT-literate and able to manage projects from start to finish. Using these skills, you'll already have achieved plenty in the property field and worked with fellow professionals, clients, and contractors. Your expertise will ensure we manage effectively and make the most of the property we own.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

JOB TITLE: Senior Health and Safety Advisor (Permanent post)

GRADE: PO4 (£46,041 - £49,083)

About the Job Role

The Health and Safety Service has responsibility for the provision of competent advice and support service to all Directorates across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, including schools that subscribe to our health and safety services, in meeting their statutory and legislative duties and responsibilities concerning all aspects of health and safety relating to employees and others that may be affected by the activities of the Council.

You will be the lead point of contact for health and safety support to the council's directorates and schools, as well as leading the development and improvement of safety management systems, and arrangements for specific topics.

You will be required to manage a team of up to six persons and provide competent health and safety guidance, advice, and support, to all directorates across the council. Undertaking assurance activities to ensure teams across the council are working in line with legislative requirements, policies, and procedures.

Have the ability and innovation to be able to utilise your ideas, skills, and experience on how to do things efficiently and effectively, as part of our service commitment to continuous improvement, you'll have the chance to work alongside the Health and Safety manager and the current team who are passionate about what they do and promote a safer environment for all our employees and others.

You will be involved in the development of Health and safety management system policies, procedures Toolbox talks etc oversee or undertake inspections and audits, investigate accidents, and make appropriate recommendations

About you

As part of the Council's commitment to providing high-quality and efficient services to the council's directorates and schools, you will need to be an experienced competent health and safety professional with excellent knowledge and practical experience of H&S legislation and issues within a Corporate and school environment. You will have the opportunity to make the role your own and will be exposed to a diverse and wide range of risks across the council's six directorates and schools, that subscribe to our Health and safety services. The role is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to use their wealth of Health and Safety knowledge to really make a positive impact and develop themselves across a diverse risk profile.

To Apply

Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Lead Community Protection Officer

Community Protection Team

(PO3 plus an incremental value award of £2,472 per annum) Permanent

Our Community Protection Team is seeking to recruit a new Lead Community Protection Officer on a permanent basis here at the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work alongside one other Lead Officer to supervise and support 8 Officers in the day-to-day investigation of cases of Anti-Social Behaviour, Noise and Statutory Nuisance. We are looking for individuals with experience of case management, enforcement, strong problem-solving skills and a 'can-do' attitude.

As a Lead Officer you will be expected to manage your own case load, help and advise officers with more complex cases, represent the team at panel meetings and where required, deputise for the Operations Manager.

As a professional officer you will take, where necessary, appropriate and proportionate enforcement action in accordance with relevant legislative provisions and contribute towards the relevant missions within the 'Our Greenwich' plan towards making the borough a safe place to be. You will work closely with other departments and agencies such as the Police through our Integrated Enforcement approach and work to resolve issues ranging from neighbour disputes to large scale unlicenced music events.

You will be required to work flexibly, including nights and weekends carrying out both reactive and proactive visits and will be seen as a front-line responder representing the Council.

Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-centered, methodical approach to investigation procedures and problem solving. You will be able to carry out monitoring and inspections and will have an awareness of personal safety precautions.

Applicants must possess a full valid driving license and be able to provide daily use of a vehicle suitable for Council business.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Strategic Resourcer (18 month Fixed Term Contract)

About us

Our vibrant, diverse communities span Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south. With the arrival of the Elizabeth line, our borough has never been better connected. Rich in history, a wonderful place to live and work, our main Council offices are based in the heart of Woolwich.

We are proud of our workforce and their commitment to serving our residents. We recognise the importance of investing in our people to innovate and improve the delivery of our services.

Recognising that attracting and retaining talent is key to achieving our organisational aims, this role will be vital in developing and delivering successful recruitment strategies for our diverse recruitment requirements. The postholder will work in close partnership with our hiring departments, leading the design and delivery of recruitment solutions, and sharing recruitment skills and expertise with our hiring managers to deliver effective recruitment for the organisation.

About the role

This is a new role within our recruitment service with the following key responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and delivery of creative recruitment strategies and solutions
• Contribute to the improvement of recruitment related operational activities.
• Work collaboratively with hiring departments and leaders across the organisation to deliver effective recruitment and to contribute to continuous improvement of our recruitment service.
• Work closely with hiring managers to design and implement long term strategies to address recruitment challenges in skill shortage professions
• Lead or support projects and initiatives that will improve recruitment outcomes and attract talent

About you

To achieve in this role, you'll be a highly experienced recruitment professional with:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering effective recruitment services and successfully developing resourcing solutions
• Extensive knowledge of recruitment related legislation, initiatives and best practice, EDI in recruitment, and their practical application
• Extensive strategic recruitment experience with the ability to lead on, and deliver service improvements
• Experience of designing and delivering effective training, workshops, coaching and mentoring, to deliver change and improvement to recruitment services
• Conscientious, diligent, and committed to ensuring recruitment is equitable, with appointments based on merit
• A strong understanding and commitment to EDI and how this is translated into recruitment policy, process and activity
• A commitment to putting equity at the heart of our recruitment and committed to tackling discrimination in all forms

In return we offer a range of employee benefits. Our offer includes:

• Generous leave starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
• A range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
• Excellent Local Government pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Payroll giving
• Greenwich One Card which entitles you to discounts at local businesses.
• Discounted health and fitness membership.
• Vibrant staff networks

If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role and can offer the skills and experience outlined, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and to make an application, please visit royalgreenwichcareers.com

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Social Workers (Level 2)/Approved Mental Health Professionals

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, Adult Mental Health services?

Want to work in an innovative learning organisation? Looking to develop your experience in community mental health?

With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your career.

At Royal Greenwich, we value our Social Workers and support them to ensure they have the resources and environment they need to make a real difference. We are keen to appoint enthusiastic Social Workers who share our vision in the development of a centre of excellence. Opportunities are available in:

• East Intensive Case Management for Psychosis (ICMP) Community Mental Health Team - 35 hours per week
• West Intensive Case Management for Psychosis (ICMP) Community Mental Health Team - 35 hours per week
• Older Adults Community Mental Health (OAMH) Team - 35 hours per week

Our Teams

ICMP East and West Teams

ICMP provides a flexible service to all Greenwich residents between the ages of 18 and 65 years, within the psychosis clusters who currently require secondary community mental health treatment and support.

The service focus is on social inclusion, recovery, working towards self-management, and offering individuals choice and involvement regarding their treatment, whilst actively encouraging their participation in the planning and implementation of their care. This results in a strength based personalised wellbeing plan which supports the individual's referral back to primary care.

Older Adults Community Mental Health Team

The Greenwich Older Adults Mental Health team is a specialist integrated multidisciplinary team for adults over the age of 65 experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties or have a dementia diagnosis. The team provides health and social care assessments, support and advice for carers and a variety of interventions to maximise independent living, and to promote mental wellbeing

The team provide support through care coordination and a programme of short-term psychological groups directed to older people assessed for the service. All professionals work collaboratively with the inpatient unit, crisis and assessment team, to assess the support that the individual needs in the community, to contribute to the multi-agency panel to consider those who may need a package of care and to discuss safe discharge from hospital.

What we look for:

All social workers will be expected to be able to manage a caseload and to work co-productively with service users their families and carers to ensure that a strength based, person centred approach remains at the core of all interventions.

To be part of a multidisciplinary team that consists of social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, support workers, lived experienced practitioners, community psychiatric nurses and administrative support.

To work autonomously with individuals, carers, and families to deliver a range of assessment and care interventions that promote mental health wellbeing and personalised outcomes for people, whilst promoting independence. You will be expected to undertake statutory functions of the social work role (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), Children Act 1989 (2004) and other related legislation), responding to requests for those who present with care and support needs:

• social care assessments
• carers assessments
• court of protection
• safeguarding concerns and enquiries
• mental capacity assessments
• mental health assessments
• Mental Health Act assessments

Senior social workers are expected to undertake the role of an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and must act as an AMHP on behalf of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Your job satisfaction is important to us - to support you in your role you will receive:

• 1 to 1 reflective professional supervision and AMHP post assessment supervision
• Access to a manager who is AMHP qualified
• An AMHP mentor to provide additional support in your first year of employment
• 18 hours (3 days) of AMHP approval training in each year
• A structured induction to Greenwich AMHP service
• Up to 2 days in each 5 year period to complete your AMHP re-approval portfolio
• Opportunity to be involved in the practice education of social workers and AMHPs undertaking professional training
• Access to Social Work, AMHP and Reflective Practice Forums for peer group discussion reflection and supervision
• A welcome meeting with the Head of Social Care and Mental Health Lead Social Worker to begin to discuss and plan for your continued professional development pathway
• Access to protected time to undertake the requirements for your Social Work England registration
• Access to the Royal Borough of Greenwich learning portal, training programmes, reflective workshops, and events
• Strong partnership working between Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adults Services, Integrated Commissioning Board and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (named Trust of the Year 2023). This collaboration enables efficient multiagency working towards achieving a joint mission.

For these roles you must hold:

• A registered professional social work qualification
• An AMHP qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• This role will require an Enhanced DBS check

In return we offer a range of benefits including:

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance of 29 days plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment
• Vibrant Staff Networks
• Reduced rate gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• GreenwichCard entitling you to discounts at local businesses
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Travel expenses for business mileage and car parking

If you want to be part of this forward-thinking service and can help us to achieve our vision, we'd love to hear from you.

This advert must be read in conjunction with the Job Description and Person Specification. When completing your application, please detail in your supporting statement how you meet the Person Specification requirements.

Please note that interviews will take place on 15th 16th and 17th July 2024

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Advanced Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professionals

Greenwich 24 Hour Central AMHP Team

2 Daytime Posts (35 hours per week)

Passionate about delivering high-quality, Adult Mental Health services? Want to work in an innovative learning organisation?

Looking to develop your experience in community mental health and gain an AMHP qualification?

With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your career.

At Royal Greenwich, we value our Social Workers and support them with the resources and environment they need to make a real difference. We are keen to appoint enthusiastic Social Workers who share our vision in the development of a centre of excellence.

We currently have opportunities for Advanced Practitioner/Approved Mental Health Professionals based in:

Greenwich Central Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Team

The Central AMHP Team provides a single point of access to all requests for assessment under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007). The team is comprised of Advanced Practitioners who are all qualified practicing AMHPs, an AMHP team manager, AMHP senior manager and team administrator.

The service delivery incorporates all age ranges as well as those who may already be receiving mental health input from specialist services, such as children and mental health services, learning disability services and others. The aim of the team is to provide a timely response to all requests for assessment and a clear management framework for the delivery of a service to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis and are assessed to need either additional support in the community or admission to hospital. In each individual situation the objective is to ensure that a less restrictive and appropriate intervention is pursued through a multi-disciplinary approach to risk assessment and risk management. In supporting a strength based, person centred approach all requests for assessments under the Mental Health Act will be approached in a planned and considered way, through early consultation and collaborative working with community teams, service user and carer networks and community services.

What we look for:

The applicant must be able to provide professional support, supervision, expertise and leadership to social work colleagues and teams in situations of complexity and high risk.

To be able to contribute to the development of knowledge and promotion of excellence within Greenwich mental health social care

Advanced Practitioner AMHPs are expected to undertake the role of an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) and must be able to act as an AMHP on behalf of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The applicant must be able to manage complex high risk referrals, work autonomously and have experience of working co-productively with service users, carers, and families, within a crisis intervention model of care.

To be able to deliver a strength based, person centred approach to promote mental health wellbeing, independence, and personalised outcomes for all people.

To undertake the statutory functions of the Advanced Practitioner/AMHP role (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), Children Act 1989 (2004) and other related legislation), and respond to a range of complex assessment and care interventions for those who present with care and support needs:

• social care assessments
• carers assessments
• court of protection
• safeguarding concerns and enquiries
• mental capacity assessments
• mental health assessments
• Mental Health Act assessments

Your job satisfaction is important - to support you in your AMHP role you will receive:

• Access to a manager who is AMHP qualified 24/7
• 1 to 1 reflective AMHP post assessment supervision
• Access to Social Work, AMHP and Reflective Practice Forums for peer group discussion reflection and supervision
• An AMHP mentor to provide additional support in your first year of employment
• 18 hours (3 days) of AMHP approval training in each year
• A structured induction to Greenwich AMHP service
• A welcome meeting with the Head of Social Care and Lead Social Worker to discuss and plan for your continued development pathway as an Advanced Practitioner and AMHP
• Regular access to our Mental Health Lead Social Worker/Lead AMHP to support and develop your Advanced social work practice
• Protected time each year to work on your professional portfolio (Social Work England registration)
• Up to 2 days in each 5 year period to complete your AMHP re-approval portfolio
• Opportunity to be involved in the practice education of all social workers, AMHPs, trainee AMHPs and student social workers undertaking professional training
• Access to the Royal Borough of Greenwich learning portal, training programmes, reflective workshops, and events
• Collaborative Working - Strong partnership working between Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adults Services, Integrated Commissioning Board and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (named Trust of the Year 2023). This collaboration enables efficient multiagency working towards achieving a joint mission.

For these roles you must hold:

• A registered professional social work qualification or other professional regulator.
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England or other/professional registering body.
• This role will require an Enhanced DBS check

In return we offer a range of benefits including:

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance of 29 days plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment
• Vibrant Staff Networks
• Reduced rate gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• GreenwichCard entitling you to discounts at local businesses
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Travel expenses for business mileage and car parking
• Free on site parking

If you want to be part of this forward-thinking service and can help us to achieve our vision, we'd love to hear from you.

This advert should be read in conjunction with the Job Description and Person Specification. When completing your application, please detail in your supporting statement how you meet the Person Specification requirements.

Please note that interviews will take place on 15th 16th and 17th July 2024

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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At Royal Borough of Greenwich, we're strong believers in empowering people and building on their strengths. This applies to our residents as well as our workforce. Our strengths- based approach means our employees get more job satisfaction by enabling them to work alongside residents in an outcomes-focused way, using strengths-based, person-centred, and evidenced-based practice. We enjoy our work and ensure we deliver the best outcomes in a supported and nurturing environment.

Our Complex Care Team works with vulnerable residents and their carers who are often experiencing a crisis in their lives. Taking a strength based approach we support them to identify ways to address their concerns and situations they are currently experiencing and to address needs and minimise risk. The resident could have addiction issues and chaotic lifestyles, self-neglect, hoarding, neuro-diverse, young adults transitioning from children to adult services and meeting the criteria for support under Care Act 2014, requiring direction from Court of Protection due to care and or accommodation or have safeguarding concerns that need to be addressed to maintain their safety and wellbeing.

Following a recent internal re-structure to meet the changing demands and needs of the service, we are seeking experienced, talented, and motivated candidates for the role of Deputy Team Managers, Social Workers Level 1 and Level 2, and Social Care Assessor to help us to make our vision a reality. Complex Care team is a very supportive team who supports staff through regular structured supervision and ad hoc management support, flexible working, excellent learning opportunities often tailored to the specific needs of the team. We encourage peer learning and development and as part of CPD look at encouraging progression through the Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) and Best Interest Assessor Award (BIA) along with other mandatory training.

Deputy Team Managers

The Deputy Team Manager post is a pivotal role within our operational services and reflects our commitment to integrating with health partners to achieve high quality services and improve outcomes for our residents.

We are looking for candidates with Social Work England registration and experience of managing and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will also be able to provide comprehensive casework advice and be responsible for staff practice and performance, while ensuring appropriate use of resources and strengths-based practice. You will have experience of supporting and supervising staff using reflective practice and formal supervisions. You will also have experience of managing duty social work practice and experience of leading and developing social work practice. Due to the nature of the work you will have a good knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and court processes and well as case working complex cases where necessary. You will also be expected to undertake the role of Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) and support staff in developing risk assessment plans and mitigation plans.

Our employees enjoy being part of Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adult services and highly value the organisation's supportive culture and leadership, and Royal Greenwich Employee Benefits.

Additional benefits include:

• Rota days equating to an additional 10 days off per year
• Travel expenses for visits OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace)
• Social worker career progression scheme.

Royal Greenwich is an exciting and vibrant London borough. It's home to the Meridian Line, Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, and the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall, London's cable car, Greenwich Market, Greenwich Park and The O2 arena. Greenwich has an abundance of green open spaces for recreational purposes and offers some of the cheapest and affordable housing in London.

The borough has excellent transport links, the DLR, Thames Clipper, London Overground and the Elizabeth Line. Royal Greenwich's diversity is evident to all who visit and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that's treasured by those who live and work here.

The main council offices are in Woolwich, which is in the centre of the borough. Woolwich is an area of extensive regeneration, including the Woolwich Creative District.

For more information or to make an application, please visit royalgreenwichcareers.com

Rhys Davies Team Manager Complex Care Team Tel No 020 8921 4505 Mobile 07592 386600 or Steve Martin Service Manager Tel No 020 8921 3990 Mobile 07999 101430

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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HR Policy & Project Manager - 2 year fixed term / secondment

Would you like to lead impactful initiatives that drive organisational success? Are you passionate about shaping the culture of an organisation through its people policies and projects? We are seeking dynamic and experienced HR Policy & Project Managers to play a key role in the development, review and implementation of HR policies and key strategic projects aligned with the Council's Corporate Plan and emerging HR Workforce strategy.

Royal Greenwich is a vibrant borough, with a rich history and diverse community. We're proud of the work we do to serve our residents.

We are committed to delivering quality services to our residents, and fostering a culture of trust, fairness, and inclusion. We also recognise the importance of investing in our people and developing innovative HR strategies to support our workforce.

You will be CIPD qualified or have extensive policy and/or employee relations experience; with excellent written, verbal and critical thinking skills. You should have proven project management experience and be skilled at working with a wide variety of stakeholders and senior managers to influence decision making.

As an HR Policy & Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and key strategic projects. Working closely with senior management, you will shape our HR policies to align with our corporate plan and workforce strategy, ensuring they promote a culture of high performance and employee empowerment.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich offers a wide range of benefits to staff and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment for colleagues to flourish and develop.

Interview date: w/c 3rd June 2024

For more information or to make an application, please visit royalgreenwichcareers.com

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Strength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity.

Do you want to work in a forward-thinking organisation, passionate about Adult Services?

Our vision is for all adults living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich to live well.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Team Manager for the Hospital Integrated Discharge Team (HIDT), based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital SE18 4QH.

As Team Manager, you will lead and manage a staff team to ensure we are meeting statutory and locally agreed obligations and to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. As Team Manager you will also be working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Team. This will involve contributing to business plans, policy and practice review and development, while ensuring the departmental vision is embedded in practice.

The team support the discharge of Greenwich residents from acute hospital settings and work collaboratively with other professionals to resolve complex situations. We work closely with NHS partners, other local authority colleagues and internal directorates to ensure safe and timely discharges, which can sometimes be challenging due to competing priorities and demands.

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience of managing a team and ensuring strength based practice is followed at all times. You will be ensuring the team is undertaking relevant and timely assessments of need and mitigating risk including Safeguarding cases.

Applicants must have a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to complete written work to a very high standard whilst working in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will need substantial knowledge of adult social care legislation, principles and best practice, and be cognisant of the issues facing older people and people with disabilities.

In return, we offer great staff benefits, hybrid working arrangements, supportive management and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities.

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Advert closing date: 19th May

Provisional interview date: Friday 31st May

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Technical Officers/Environmental Health Officers/Lead Environmental Health Officers (dependant on experience) x 4 (Private Rented Sector Housing Regulation and Fire Safety Team)

3 x Permanent and 1 x 1-year fixed term contract opportunities are available in the Private Rented Sector Housing Regulation and Fire Safety Team. We would like to hear from exceptional candidates with a can-do attitude who will take ownership of cases to improve resident's lives.

Successful candidates will be appointed to support the priority work being completed by this team in relation to enforcement against rogue landlords, energy efficiency in the PRS, and fire safety.

If successful your offer of appointment will be based on your knowledge, skills, and qualifications on a Grade between SO2 and PO3.

The Service utilises a wide range of regulatory tools dealing with the full range of disrepairs in substandard private rented housing. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a genuine commitment to achieve.

Our Technical Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Lead EHOs are expected to have excellent professional/technical knowledge in Private Sector Housing to enable them to deal with a complex and varied caseload. Lead EHOs are expected to act as a team Lead on a related topic as well as supporting and mentoring junior staff.

Duties will include the full range of Private Sector Housing related casework, including site visits, fire safety, housing inspections, HHSRS assessments, service of statutory notices as well as attending court and ensuring all case records are accurately recorded and IT systems updated. You will therefore have a sound knowledge of related legislations, common housing defects and repairs.

You will be supported day-to-day by your Seniors and a Team Manager and have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through both internal and external training, this includes CPD opportunities and payment of a relevant professional fee.

As part of the Our Greenwich plan, we want to ensure that our private sector landlords provide well-managed, decent and a safe standard of private rented accommodation. You will join a team whose mission is very much about ensuring that people in Greenwich have access to safe and secure housing that meets their needs, whilst striving to be the 'best or better' in the services we deliver each and every day.

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience of working with private sector housing, and similar regulatory compliance-based processes.

The successful candidate will be eligible to take part in the Council's flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working to help you achieve a good work/life balance. Please ensure that you application addresses all the essential shortlisting criteria (as per the attached person specification).

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Mohammad Islam at

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Join us to support a new vision for Adult Health and Social Care

Royal Borough of Greenwich Adult Health and Social Care services collaborate with residents so they can live the best lives they can, by working together to identify strengths and support independence.

We've developed a new long-term vision with the help of residents and partner organisations, which will build on all our strengths to support health, wellbeing and independence.

Our vision for Health and Adults' Services 2021 to 2024 is: Working together to live the best life you can in Royal Greenwich.

Our ambition is for all of us to live well, by focusing on what matters to you, what you can do and your connections to the world around you.

At Royal Borough of Greenwich, we're strong believers in empowering people and building on their strengths. Our strengths- based approach means our employees get more job satisfaction by enabling them to work alongside residents in an outcomes-focused way, using strengths-based, person-centred and evidenced-based practice. We enjoy our work and ensure we deliver the best outcomes in a supported and nurturing environment.

This applies to our residents as well as our workforce.

This is a fantastic time to join us. We're based in Woolwich with visible and approachable leadership who have a broad range and depth of experience. We're looking for experienced Health and Adults Social Workers who are registered with Social Work England to join us. The ideal candidate will be committed to working creatively to enable our residents to experience personalised, integrated care. You'll also support residents to maintain their independence and wellbeing, cope with change, attain the outcomes they want and need, understand and manage risk, and participate in the life of their communities.

We pride ourselves on our:

• Supportive managers
• Manageable caseloads
• CPD opportunities and career progression
• A stable workforce
• Employee job satisfaction
• South East London Teaching Partnership and other HEIs to enhance the link between theory, practice and academic learning.
• Strong links between the NHS, Oxleas NHS Trust and Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group - this integration enables efficient multidisciplinary working.

Our employees enjoy being part of Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adult services and highly value the organisation's supportive culture and leadership, and Royal Greenwich Employee Benefits.

Additional benefits include:

• Rota days equating to an additional 10 days off per year
• Travel expenses for visits OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace)
• Social worker career progression scheme.

Royal Greenwich is an exciting and vibrant London borough. It's home to the Meridian Line, Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, and the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall, London's cable car, Greenwich Market, Greenwich Park and The O2 arena. Greenwich has an abundance of green open spaces for recreational purposes and offers some of the cheapest and affordable housing in London.

The borough has excellent transport links, the DLR, Thames Clipper, London Overground and the Elizabeth Line. Royal Greenwich's diversity is evident to all who visit and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that's treasured by those who live and work here.

The main council offices are in Woolwich, which is in the centre of the borough. Woolwich is an area of extensive regeneration, including the Woolwich Creative District.

Want to speak to us?

If you like the sound of working in a stimulating and vibrant environment, apply below or get in touch with us today by calling or emailing:

Dawn Williams - 07999101437-

Lisette Wybourn - 07999101434 -

Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Social Worker, Children in Care Teams (up to £52,116 per annum)

We value our Social Workers. At Royal Greenwich, we offer the right support at the right time to our Social Workers, to ensure they have the necessary skills, experience and a supportive working environment to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

This role entails supporting children through care proceedings or permanency arrangements. We have a dedicated Court progression Manager to support you during Care proceedings and an actively involved Family Finder and life story worker to ensure that we achieve timely permanence for our children. Our practice model focuses on a systemic way of working using a compassionate mind approach, with clinical facilitators attached to each team for bespoke support.

With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your social worker career. Our generous benefits package includes:

• Innovative and supportive working culture with emphasis on professional development and staff wellbeing and manageable caseload.
• Generous annual leave allowance in addition to 'rota days' equating to an additional 10 days off per year
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment
• Small teams allowing more direct support and supervision time from your Team Leader
• Ongoing professional development, including a minimum 50 hours protected professional development each year with our innovative Practice Academy
• Excellent pension scheme
• Essential car user free car parking (close to the workplace)
• Excellent Social Worker career progression scheme, including support from a Professional Educator and a well established Practice Academy
• Opportunity to attend different Staff Networks including Tackling Structural Racism, Future of Work or Equality Diversity and Inclusion
• Reduced rate gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• GreenwichCard entitling you to discounts at local businesses.
• Opportunities to join cross-sectional staff Task and Finish groups to improve practice and procedures

We have strong social work values and well embedded corporate parenting principles with a robust commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Our small teams mean that you will be supported with regular good quality supervision to manage your own caseloads; and our Senior Leaders are supportive, visible and approachable.

Consistently Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on having an innovative learning culture dedicated to improving outcomes for children, young people, care leavers and their families.

We are looking to recruit experienced, qualified social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children's Services workforce.

Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we're one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.

Make a difference to our children's futures, your future and ours.

Apply today.

Applications to this rolling advert are reviewed every 2 weeks and shortlisted applicants invited to interview.

When completing your application please indicate your areas of experience within social care and explain how these meet the requirements for this role.

Please see the supporting job documents for the person specification requirements for our Social Worker Level 1 and 2.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Nursery Key Worker

Blackheath Prep is seeking to appoint a positive, enthusiastic and inspirational Nursery Key Worker.

The successful candidate will be required to support the teacher in the delivery of the Early Years curriculum and act as a key person to a group of children within a Nursery class. The successful candidate will work within the nursery team to establish and maintain the social, intellectual, physical and emotional wellbeing of the children. The post holder will also be required to provide appropriate fun and stimulating experiences to encourage independence and child-initiated learning.

At Blackheath Prep, the collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our community holds represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our achievements as well.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification. A list of qualifications that meet DfE's criteria for counting in the EYFS framework staff:child ratios can be found here: Qualifications. Candidates that hold an equivalent qualification from an awarding body outside the UK are also welcome to apply.

Ideally the candidate will have experience of working with pre-school or EYFS aged children, in a Nursery or primary school, and have a good understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, this is not essential and newly qualified candidates will also be considered.

A full job description and person specification is available in the candidate information pack.

Terms of Appointment

• The post is available as soon as possible, or from September 2024, on a permanent, term time only basis
• Hours of work are 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday during term times.
• A competitive salary reflecting the level of experience to date
• Benefits include school fee remission, life assurance and pension scheme
• Wellbeing benefits include free annual eye test, annual flu vaccination and access to our Employee Support helpline
• Travel benefits include Season Ticket Loan and Bike2Work scheme
• Free staff lunch is provided during term time

How to Apply

Please send by email a completed application form and equal opportunities form, together with a covering letter to Emma Over, HR and Recruitment Assistant:

Closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 26th April 2024

Interviews will be held on Monday 29 April 2024

***Please note that the recruitment campaign might end earlier as the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please do not delay in applying***

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Advert for Systemic Practitioner/Family Therapist

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Royal Borough of Greenwich Children's Services has embedded systemic practice for several years and now have a dedicated permanent team of Systemic Practice/Family Therapists. There is currently one more vacancy for a Clinician to support the delivery of systemic and compassionate practice aligned with the Greenwich Children's Services Practice Framework and Practice Academy. Clinicians are at the forefront of driving theory to practice links within front facing children's services and ensuring that compassion minded systemic approaches are integrated into all work in the Children's Services Directorate.

The successful applicant will need relevant education and necessary training and experience in systemic ideas and will be offered training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Compassion Mind Training (CMT). We are looking for dynamic individuals able to respond with agility and flexibility to the wide-ranging needs of young people and families and practitioners within a social care environment. There are opportunities to train staff in Systemic practice and CMT.

If you are interested in applying for this role please contact

Amanda Srivastava, Service Leader Systemic and Compassionate practice, Practice, Improvement & Development Service

Closing date for applications is Thursday 4th April 2024

Interviews 10th April 20224

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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