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Civil Enforcement Officer - Torridge District Council
- North Devon, Devon, Torridge
- Full Time
- £26,427 - £27,709
We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Council’s Parking Services Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering frontline inspection and enforcement across off street parking operations, whilst maintaining a positive presence within the local community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, using their own initiative and engaging with members of the public. Based across the Torridge district, this position offers a varied workload with no two days the same, giving the opportunity to assist residents and visitors with enquiries. This role will require working on a rota basis for weekends and bank holidays, which is paid as overtime, with occasional evening working during the busy summer periods. A full, clean driving licence and a DBS check are required. Previous experience in parking, traffic management or enforcement is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. For an informal discussion, please contact Nick Evans, Parking Services Team Leader, on 07818 991715. For further details and to apply, please visit https://careers.torridge.gov.uk and complete an online application form.
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Social Worker - Adult Social Care
- Exeter
- Full Time
- £39,481 - £45,529 per annum
We are looking for an experienced social worker to join our Exeter South team. Ours is a very settled and supportive team of social workers, occupational therapists, and social care assessors. We cover both urban and rural areas. Our team works with adults of all ages. Presenting needs can relate to a Learning Disability, Acquired Brain Injury, autism, dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Korsakoff syndrome, Huntington's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, and other physical health complications. We endeavour to work alongside our Health colleagues and non-statutory sector in promoting the wellbeing of individuals living in our local community. Our focus should always be on maintaining independence and wellbeing. Workers complete strengths-based assessments and care planning under the Care Act 2014. The successful applicant will require good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998. Safeguarding Adults in a central focus of our work. An Experienced Social Worker is expected to carry out Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries. There is a lot of variety in our work which means every day is interesting. Complexity of work will match each worker's experience. The breadth of our work means there are plenty of chances to expand one's experience as a social worker. The majority of our assessments are face-to-face. We have a hybrid working culture. Staff are expected to be on-site for some of the week. Workers can access management support in person or on-line. We promote shared learning on the team. Social Worker Career Pathway We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with our vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the national Professional Capability Framework (PCF) for Social Workers , which provides a robust structure for all local authorities to use as a way of standardising professional capabilities and provides a clear career pathway. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide you with an achievable, clear pathway for your career; to enable you as a practitioner to reflect and identify your own practice and development on the PCF pathway. If successful in being shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills and knowledge, will be assessed against the PCF domains and if found appointable, this will determine your appointment to either the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker level (Grade G). With on-going learning and support from your line manager, those appointed as a Social Worker will be able to evidence incremental learning and submit an application in due course for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework. What we can offer you We are committed to your continuous professional development , doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview) Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website. Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life. Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme. As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a social workerhas never been more attractive. Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. For an informal discussion please contact Team Manager Eoin Mahoney . Eoin always welcomes a call and is available on 07968 371785 (or eoin.mahoney@devon.gov.uk ). How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description . Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to view the job description DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). This role requires a DBS disclosure This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE). Integrated Adult Social Care REQ010498
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Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician - Academies for Character and Excellence
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- NJC Grade G18 starting from £31,537 per annum
Join our Vision for Excellence and become the Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician at The Academies for Character and Excellence! Required to start as soon as possible, you will work across the Trust school sites in Exeter and surrounding areas (Trust van provided with the role). Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children across Devon? The Academies for Character and Excellence (ACE) is a thriving and dynamic multi-academy trust of twenty Primary Schools spanning Devon and Somerset. We're growing fast and committed to creating exceptional schools built on our shared core values: Collaboration, Community, Integrity, Equity and Uncompromising Excellence. This is your chance to be part of an innovative and supportive team that puts its mission at the heart of everything it does. As our Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician, you’ll enjoy: • Opportunities for growth and career progression. • A flexible and engaging role. • The satisfaction of making a real difference to children’s education. • A welcoming workplace where your contribution is valued. • Access to a company vehicle for your duties. Following growth within the Trust, we are looking to appoint a highly skilled Trust Repair & Maintenance Technician to cover our school sites in Devon. The core purpose of the role will be to ensure that our schools’ sites are well maintained and compliant in health, safety and estates management. You will be a part of our essential Estates Team ensuring that our buildings are maintained to a high quality and kept in a safe working condition. The role covers a number of varied tasks where skills in carpentry, fixing locks, electrical work, plumbing, drainage, painting and decorating are required. What you’ll be doing Providing an efficient maintenance service, carrying out work of a wide-ranging nature through the following areas: • The planned Preventative Maintenance Programme (PPM). • Breakdown and repair. • Possible alterations to services. • Skilled fault finding. • Testing and re-verification of services (subject to training). • Possible installation of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures. • Report and upload documentation on the company compliance system (training provided). • Deal with minor security / safety issues in a timely manner. • Identifying and reporting major items for repair to the Premises Manager. • Responsible for monitoring and managing control of resources and stock levels. • Organising and overseeing contractors carrying out works on site. What we’re looking for We need a proactive and organised individual with a commitment to excellence and a passion for maintaining safe and inspiring learning environments. You’ll need: • Excellent experience in multiple trades, and with a strong working knowledge of Health & Safety policies and regulations. • A good understanding of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and be confident to work within these constraints. • The ability to interact in both a friendly and professionally manner with staff, visitors, pupils and parents at all sites. Why join ACE? At ACE, we don’t just talk about our values - we live them. As part of our team, you’ll be contributing to an exceptional Trust that’s transforming the educational landscape. We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and our staff and volunteers are at the heart of this mission. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. How to apply Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact. For a detailed job description and application form, visit www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies . Your completed application form should be returned by email to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk . Please apply by 9am on the closing date. Join us in shaping a brighter future - apply today!
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