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• Co-ordinate, plan and recruit a selection of foster carers through fostering events and information evenings. • Develop and implement quality assurance systems in order to quality assure the standard of assessments for Fostering Panel. • Ensure professional practice is within the Fostering National Minimum Standards and that these are upheld and maintained at all times. • Provide line management and professional supervision to a team of Social Workers. • Monitor the quality and performance of the team working with foster carers’, and foster carers’ families caring for the children in foster care. • Demonstrate good effective leadership and motivational skills, ensuring good communication within the service and promote a culture of continuous improvement and service user focus that delivers good outcomes for children. • Be responsible for providing the regular monitoring reports on the performance of the service ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Chairing Meetings. • Conflict Resolution (Complaints, Disciplinarians, Service Users, Mediation). • Assessing needs of children and families. • Manage risk in relation to Child Protection. For informal enquiries please contact Sonia Cain on Tel: 0115 8764526 (sonia.cain@nottingham.gov.uk) We particularly welcome applications from the black, minority and ethnic communities as we are currently under represented at this level. We require Streetscene operatives (on a 6 month fixed term contract) to provide a range of gardening, grounds maintenance, refuse, recycling and cleansing duties throughout the City in order to maintain the environment, buildings and facilities which make Nottingham the cleanest city. To operate flexibly across a range of frontline services depending on service needs. This will include street cleaning, grounds maintenance, refuse collection, recycling and other Neighbourhood Services such as support to highways’ services during inclement weather to achieve our public realm duties. To deliver a safe, efficient and effective operational service to create a clean, safe and green environment delivered through Neighbourhood Services. Essential Requirements • Knowledge and experience of grounds maintenance • Have a flexible attitude to work and be prepared to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public bank holidays in any area of the city • Knowledge of the safe operation of a range of hand and powered tools. Weed spraying qualifications would be advantageous • Knowledge of general gardening techniques including grass and border maintenance • Full Driving Licence • Knowledge of the safe operation of vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes gross weight. • Ability to work with and carry materials of an unpleasant nature Successful applicants must be able to work from Eastcroft Depot, London Road, Nottingham NG2 3AH. Your annual salary will be paid in arrears in 7 equal monthly instalments. Your annual salary will be within Band C (£15,523 - £16,969 subject to pay award) plus enhancements for any unsociable hours and weekend working. To assist and support the City Energy Manager to ensure that the City Council uses and purchases its energy and water resources in the most efficient manner. To assist and support Energy Services Directorate, in identifying, surveying, and recommending changes to the ways building operate, retro fitting new energy efficiency measures, and potential renewable energy options across the Council’s corporate, investment portfolio, and as a sold service to commercial clients. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Experience of working in an energy management function and engaging with other building users / owners 2. Qualified Display Energy Certificate, and Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate assessor, or working towards the qualification 3. Knowledge, skills and experience in energy, carbon management, negotiation and provision of advice on all types of property. 4. Ability to analyse complex data, identify solutions, draw conclusions and communicate the decisions taken. For informal enquiries please contact Andy Whitley on Tel: 0115 8765650 (andy.whitley@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) Applicant will be required to travel to perform energy audits around Nottingham / Nottinghamshire. Fixed term until March 2018 You will have responsibility for the development and management of Nottingham's Employment and Skills Strategy, working with a range of stakeholders across Economic Development and other local and national partner agencies. You will manage complex projects and programmes that deliver economic growth to Nottingham and will bring fresh and innovative approaches to this agenda. You will develop strategies aimed at removing barriers to employment for all age groups and will work with partners to ensure their implementation. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: We are seeking to recruit a range of LGV Drivers to our Public Realm Operatives post to work collectively across different services in numerous LGV vehicles. The role requires the successful applicants to hold a Class 2 LGV Driving License, and you will be required to drive a wide range of operational vehicles including waste collection vehicles, gritters and mainline sweepers. You could be required to work flexible annualised hours equating to a full time working week of between 37 or up to 45 hours (working longer or shorter hours throughout different weeks) across numerous working patterns. Your annual salary will be paid in arrears in 12 equal monthly instalments. Your annual salary will be within Band D (£17,372 - £19,742 subject to pay award) plus enhancements for any unsociable hours and weekend working. If you are interested in the post please submit the attached application form supported with a current CV to Alvin Henry, Eastcroft Depot, Tyne Building, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3HA or email alvin.henry@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Alvin Henry on telephone number 0115 8765479. Fixed Term for 12 months The post holder will contribute to the implementation of a Short Break Service for a child/ young person and his/her family, by offering direct support and care both in the young person’s home (where appropriate) and their community. To support Disabled Children and Young People with possible complex health and behavioural needs during evenings, weekends and school holidays. To Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people we support. To work in partnership with professionals involved in the young person’s circle of support. To promote social inclusion by helping service users identify and achieve their goals. Provide a range of community based groups/ sessions and promote access to a range of activities within the wider community. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS - Experience of working in partnership with families and other professionals. - Experience of identifying and supporting others to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people. - Experience of appropriately managing conflict - Experience of supporting children and young people displaying complex challenging behaviour, relating to their disability or mental health needs This post is subject to an enhanced DBS for a regulated activity For informal enquiries please contact Sarah Boulton on 0115 8838280
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