Total 9 job vacancies by Nations Recruitment

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : 44 York Street, Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.00
The position will hold both court orders and court of court work , undertake assessments, write reports . also will complete single assessments if the child is deemed to meet threshold for a section 17 assessment.

The worker MUST have YJS caseworker experience.

About you: our role specification
Qualifications
● Educated at level 4 or above professional qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g Children and Youth, Social Care, Probation )
● Evidence of continuing professional development within Youth Justice
Skills and experience
● Experience of working with children, young people and families with offending behaviour
● Ability to work restoratively with all children, young people and victims of crime in line with the
service restorative approach principles and standards
● Experience of effective management of a caseload of young people in accordance with local
policies/procedure and Youth Justice National Standards, and accurate recording.
● Ability to write clear and concise court reports, bail packages, panel reports
● Skilled at undertaking timely, high quality, robust assessments (AssetPlus) and plans.
● Experience of effective partnership working and working within a multidisciplinary team.
● Experience and understanding of how Courts work and of relevant Youth Justice legislation,
including sentencing and bail/remand.
● Experience of risk management, public protection and safeguarding in the context of youth
offending and contextual safeguarding.
● Experience of delivering effective interventions that reduce risk, reduce likelihood of reoffending
and maximise positive outcomes for young people.
● Good knowledge and understanding of the Youth Justice landscape, including best practice in
regard to Good Lives Model, Desistance Theory, Trauma Informed Practice and Transitions
● Knowledge or keen interest in specific areas of offending such as harmful sexual behaviour, knife crime, county lines and national referral mechanism or children harming in the home.
Personal attributes
● A passion to demonstrate and promote our values (Trust, Respect and Empower) through professional behaviours and relationships with all stakeholders.
● To deliver Achieving for Childrenʼs vision, mission and values to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.
● Good organisational abilities including: time management, problem-solving and prioritisation.
● Able to work flexibly and independently with a commitment to the organisation culture.
● Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging
objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children. Taking a strength
based approach to managing situations.
● Commitment to collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational
boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
● Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic,
including ability to negotiate and influence.

Job Title : Environmental Protection Officer Tier 1 (Gr F - G)
Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.95

The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the NHS have created a pooled fund to invest in programmes to help people live healthier lives and support families across the borough.

About the role
We are looking to recruit an Environmental Health professional for a fixed term position until the end of March 2025. You will join our existing teams who are delivering the Service's responsibilities in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

The role offers the chance for you to utilise a wide range of skills and knowledge whilst managing your own workload, both proactively and reactively. This role will see you actively Assisting Regulatory services with business engagement work, conducting visits, assisting in the investigation of complaints and conducting food inspections.

The focus of this role is all about publicising and increasing uptake of health prevention programmes, such as stop smoking services, and encouraging behaviour change around alcohol consumption and healthy eating through the provision of advice and support to businesses.

In carrying out the duties of this role, you will;

Provide advice and guidance on 'Living with COVID' including infection control, ventilation and advising on risk assessments.
Promote vaccine and booster uptake (for covid and other diseases) and any other public health messaging as required by the Director of Public Health in the business community, by undertaking visits to businesses
Providing support and guidance to businesses on the Healthy Catering Commitment and compliance with the High Fat Salt and Sugars legislation.
Promoting the borough’s School Superzones - a concentrated effort in a specific area of deprivation in the borough looking to increase the offer of nutritious food in food business operators in order to give children a healthier start in life.

The role is suitable for an officer who is confident in holding direct face to face conversations with businesses to promote public health messaging.

As part of a multidisciplinary service, the role will also encompass:
identifying and providing advice to shisha cafes
providing support to businesses on food hygiene and food standards interventions
sharing of smoking cessation offer for businesses and individuals
providing advice and guidance on single use plastics legislation
monitoring and enforcement of licensing compliance (training provided),

The post holder will also be responsible for undertaking food hygiene and food standards inspections (as directed), with a minimum expectation of C rated and below, however where qualifications and experience allow the carrying out of all category inspections may be required.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join us and make a difference to the lives of people in Kingston.

About you

We are seeking someone with wide experience of the remit of an Environmental Health service. We would like to hear from you if you are an Environmental Health professional or graduate in a related subject who can demonstrate competency as required by the Food Law Code of Practice.

You may already be competent in the Healthy Catering Commitment scheme, or be willing to complete the training, but must be able to audit and maintain current members of the scheme whilst encouraging new businesses to join. You must have an understanding of the High Fat Sugar and Salt legislation and be able to provide advice to businesses on this subject.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of being reactive to food and safety service requests and undertaking investigations.

You will be organised, diligent and flexible. Excellent record keeping and communication skills are essential as the ability to work on your own initiative. You will have an eye for detail and be comfortable working independently, under pressure and with changing priorities as well as working with other teams within the Regulatory Service to resolve issues identified in a range of service areas. Familiarity with the IDOX Uniform database is desirable.

We offer very agile working facilities with up-to-date messaging and video technology provided by Google applications. You will initially be expected to almost exclusively work in the district, and must have access to transport, a full driving licence and business insurance. You will also be able to access flexible working spaces in Kingston’s Guildhall Complex.

Job Category : Human Resources
Location : Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 28.80
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £346.36


Permanent role, based in Kingston and Sutton

Grade J

We are a shared service between Kingston and Sutton Councils providing HR and Organisational Development services to both Councils as well as a number of arm’s length companies and traded services to schools. These companies are all different - in size, their customer groups and their aims. HR & OD needs to ensure that it is able to deliver against all their organisational priorities through the use of a flexible service delivery model.

To operate in this model we will all be:

● Easy to do business with and responsive
● Commercially astute
● Flexible, creative problem solvers
● Professionals with collaborative and participative working styles
● Well trained, technically competent and knowledgeable in our fields
● Engaged in life long learning
● Advocates of a culture that fosters performance excellence, full participation and personal and organisational growth
● Accountable at individual, team, service and organisation level

As a service we will:

● Continually assess our effectiveness
● Review our practices to enable simplicity and timeliness
● Exploit digital technological opportunities
● Take a pragmatic approach
● Focus on the customer not the process
● Recognise that we are part of a wider system and operate as a key part of this

Role purpose

The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs managers who thrive in a networked organisation and who can provide strong operational leadership.

● Be focused on either Kingston or Sutton and will work across the directorates within that borough although there is an expectation you will support the other borough if priority demands it
● Take a lead responsibility for one or more Directorates of Kingston and Sutton Councils, as directed, acting as a strategic relationship manager and interface between HR/OD and the business.
● Identify the need for OD and/or HR interventions and to provide or commission advice, support and enhanced solutions, as appropriate.
● Provide challenge and support to the lead area, to actively contribute in achieving objectives within the service plan and those of the wider agenda.
● Lead on organisational development projects, both Directorate and Council wide, including identification of need through to design, development and implementation.
● Be an active member of the respective service area DMTs etc (where applicable). To actively participate in Directorate DMTs and groups e.g. Health and Safety group, Corporate Equality & Diversity group where required.

● All OD Business Partners will be flexible to work in any area of the OD Services as required by the needs of the service to ensure best use of resources.
● Responsibility for the overseeing of HR & OD objectives will be a requirement


Knowledge and Experience
Substantial HR & OD experience of working in a large and complex shared services environment
Demonstrate post qualifying experience of providing a range of HR and OD Services at strategic and operational levels
Experience of working within a commercial environment
An understanding of the strategic objectives of an organisation and how this relates to the OD function
Significant experience of advising and supporting all levels of management and staff on all disciplines relating to Organisational Development
Influencing, building and sustaining relationships in order to achieve results
Proven experience of delivering successful OD and Council wide projects and supporting organisational change
Experience of assisting and advising managers through change and service redesign with an understanding of the business and implications involved
Thorough knowledge of employment legislation and experience of interpreting this to support the business
Experience of benchmarking and analysis of information including data trends to make informed decisions and support investigations and the development of organisational policy
Experience of working in a highly unionised environment
Excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance
Line management experience


Qualifications/Training
Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel & Development (MCIPD) or with the necessary criteria and prepared to apply for chartered membership
An OD qualification equivalent professional knowledge gained through experience of working as an OD Specialist or as a HR Generalist with an OD focus
Evidence of continuous professional development and keeping up to date with employment law and best practice across all sectors

Practical Skills
Skills and Personal Attributes
Good facilitation skills
Detailed knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and policies and procedures with the ability to translate this understanding into HR policy
Ability to build strong relationships
Commercial awareness
Design of OD and Learning and Development interventions
Ability to understand the meaning of diversity and promote equality
Exceptional analytical skills – ability to not only accurately analyse and interpret data but to identify trends and translate this to effectively provide advice and make decisions on all OD related issues
Strong verbal, written and reasoning skills including the ability to produce clear and concise documents, to present reports and brief/train stakeholders at all levels
Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
A broad understanding of the Public Sector and the challenges faced by local authorities
Ability to work quickly, accurately and to tight deadlines, managing various casework and projects across a range of related subjects

Job Title : Electoral Services Assistant (Gr D)
Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.39

Electoral Services Assistant to assist with the delivery of the 2024 UK Parliamentary Elections. Roles will assist with the implementation of the 2022 Elections Act Online Absent Voting which came into force in October 2023. Working hours are 9-5, but candidate will need to be flexible depending on the business need. Duties to include answering the phone, data processing, managing incoming post, scanning, being permanently office based. This is not a home working role.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide administrative support to the running of the electoral services office.


MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To deal with incoming, outgoing and internal post (including envelope stuffing when necessary)
2. Data entry and processing of electoral registration forms using bespoke software
3. Filing of postal vote applications and other documentation
4. Scanning, photocopying, emailing and shredding documents
5. Use data on Excel spreadsheets to update information held on the register of electors
6. Checking of work to ensure accurate record keeping
7. To deal with basic queries from members of the public in person, via the telephone and by email (if required)
8. Supporting the electoral services team with the preparation of stationery and equipment needed to deliver elections

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Good data entry skills
2. Have excellent attention to detail
3. Good IT skills with up to date knowledge of Word, Excel, Google Mail and databases
4. Good communication skills with clear spoken English and neat handwriting
5. Knowledge of customer care and an ability to deal professionally with electors both in person and over the phone
6. Able to work flexibly within a team providing support where needed
7. Able to follow procedures and work to deadlines
8. Able to understand and respect the importance of confidentiality, both within and outside the workplace
9. Able to understand the importance of being punctual and the impact absence has on the effectiveness of the team

Job Title : Adults Social Worker - Learning Disability (Gr H)
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £24.22

Social Worker - Learning Disability Team
Duration- up to 3 months ( subject to review)

The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of social care staff. Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other adult social care statutory duties.

We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.

The team provides a transition service by working closely with children social care and Special Education Needs in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service.
We support adults and their carers’ in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. Responsibilities include reviewing support plans, taking turns to act as a duty officer to cover for unallocated cases, undertaking safeguarding enquiries, liaising with families, advocates, health professionals, providers and key agencies.

An opportunity has arisen for 3 Social Workers to join the team due to a number of vacancies that has recently arisen.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to enable adults with learning disabilities achieve the best possible outcomes. The ideal practitioner will have an understanding of the challenges adults with learning disabilities and their families face in their day to day lives.
You would be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have some experience of working with people with a learning disability. You must have excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people.
Benefits include:
• Comprehensive Learning and Development programme
• Regular supervision
• A friendly and supportive team
• A forward thinking and networked organisation where employee’s views are valued.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : 44 York Street, Achieving for Children (Kingston & Richmond)
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.37
Safeguarding Team - holding CIN, CP and Court Work

Qualifications - Degree in Social Work or CQSA Required and must have completed their ASYE and have sufficient experience to be a locum worker within the London Pledge

Location - 44 York St, Civic Centre, Twickenham

Hybrid working - work from home, and usually three days in the office or in the community

The role will include the below:
- Workers must have recent experience within a similar team
- This is a full-time role and is 36 hours a week, 5 days a week, this cannot be condensed or negotiated
- The worker must be office based at least 3 days a week. The candidate must consider their journey to work and be a reasonable travel distance to respond to emergencies on hybrid working days.

Job Category :Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.23

Social Worker Referral and assessment
Agency Role
Hourly rate: £37ph
Location: Guildhall 2, Kingston

Qualifications Requirements
- 3 years post qualified
- Has not had a permanent role in the last 6 months, in the London region
- ASYE completion
- Social Work qualification

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children, Kingston & Richmond
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £28.23

Social Work degree or equivalent
ASYE completion
Social Work experience

Role is based in Kingston upon Thames
Hybrid working arrangements, 3 days in the office or out in the community and the other 2 days from home

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children, Kingston & Richmond
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £28.23

Social Work degree or equivalent
ASYE completion
Social Work experience

Role is based in Kingston upon Thames
Hybrid working arrangements, 3 days in the office or out in the community and the other 2 days from home