We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in London to assist with the appointment of a SEN Coordinator, on a 6-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £240.00 - £303.84 per Day

Responsibilities:

• To undertake the statutory assessment process of an EHC needs assessment and the issuing of EHC Plans within twenty weeks as per the statutory deadlines, which is in accordance with The Children and Families Act 2014 and SEN Code of Practice January 2015.
• To provide an EHC Assessment and Review function that enables effective and efficient support in order to build strong and resilient children, young people and families.
• To be a champion for the use of technology (such as the case management system) to record, track and monitor our ways of working to both manage performance and inform business intelligence.
• Ensure that systems are clearly and consistently updated with all relevant information in a timely manner.
• To coordinate a person centred, outcome focused multi agency approach to the assessment, planning and support, ensuring that children, young people and parents are treated as equal partners in the assessment and planning process.

Qualifications: 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent 

Experience:

• Demonstrable extensive experience of working in an SEN service;
• Demonstrable experience of writing high quality EHCPs;
• Demonstrable experience of excellent verbal and written skills;
• Demonstrable experience of meeting statutory deadlines and working in
• autonomy as well as within a team.
• High level of self-resilience
• Recent experience of working within an LA SEN service
• Must be able to write high quality EHCP
• Must be able to meet statutory timeframes
• Be able to attend meetings in borough/Town Hall on at least a weekly basis
• Excellent IT, verbal and written skils

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Plymouth to assist with the appointment of a Business Support Officer, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.18 - £14.68 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Deal with enquiries, providing advice and guidance to customers
• Check applications, consider evidence, make decisions and produce documents based on set criteria.
• Undertake routine planned administrative support to a range of teams across the council, including inputting information into relevant databases to support data quality

Qualifications:

• GCSEs A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths
• A willingness to undertake appropriate learning and development as
  required.

Experience:

• Experience of using Microsoft Software Packages e.g. Word, Excel,
  Outlook.
• Experience of giving information and signposting customers in a tactful and professional manner face to face, over the phone, online and in writing.
• Experience of providing an effective and efficient business support service to customers.
• Administrative experience with an understanding of office procedures.
• Experience of prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience of maintaining documents, records and data e.g. financial
  records, customer records or accounts.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

#RQ1316565

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Sefton to assist with the appointment of a Technical Officer, on a 12-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.56 - £23.21 per hour

Responsibilities:

• To maintain and review an up-to-date Register of Preferred Contractors
• To administer the Contracts for Works, instruct contractors and monitor the quality of workmanship.
• To assist & contribute towards the development of a Private Service
• To keep full and careful records, including inputting on IT systems, of all activity for the purpose of updating case files, colleagues and managers on progress of enquiries, applications, current cases and completions.
• To assist in the review and updating of standard schedules of work and costings. In particular work to implement schedules which contribute to sustainable development and low-cost maintenance of housing.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Qualified to at least HND/HNC level Building Construction and / or Surveying or equivalent
• E.C.D.L. or equivalent Computer qualification
• Experience of working in an environment providing a service to the public with an understanding of customer care issues.
• Experience of working with clients, internal departments and external agencies
• Experience of working in an office / team environment and of working effectively as part of a small team.
• Experience of working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Considerable experience in the application of housing renewal legislation relating to private sector housing, including the supervision of building works and contractors with the ability to maximise income and minimise costs

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

#RQ1292422

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Westminster to assist with the appointment of a, Environmental Health Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £26.14 - £33.01 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and enforce environmental health policies, using specialist technical skills and knowledge to maintain and safeguard standards relating to people's health and well-being
• Carry out routine or unplanned visits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and taking action to improve conditions, taking photos, producing drawings, removing samples and conducting interviews as part of the inspection process
  
• Investigating complaints from the general public and provide advice and assistance to householders and businesses
  
• Giving talks at public enquiries, meetings and exhibitions, as well as ensuring compliance through education, advice and enforcement
  
• Taking enforcement action, initiating legal proceedings, preparing and giving evidence in court

Qualifications:

• Experience of working in a relevant environmental health discipline would be desirable.
• Experience of responding to complaints from the public, stakeholders and public elected members, both in writing and in person with respect to environmental health disciplines.Experience of delivering a customer facing role, with ability to build trusted relationships quickly and deescalate conflict, providing education and advice and using regulatory powers to effect change
  
• Experience of working with a range of agencies and professionals, building effective relationships to deliver excellent customer service and improve public health.
• Experience of case management, including gathering information and evidence to support legal action, and understanding of rules of evidence and court proceedings.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

#RQ1318087

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hackney to assist with the appointment of a Lawyer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £27.73 - £35.57 per hour

Responsibilities:

• To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
• To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
  
• To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
  
• To research and analyse the law.
  
• To comply with the Services practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales/English Bar) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
• Experience of undertaking a caseload of both routine and non-routine legal matters
  
• Experience of providing clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients on the interpretation of the law
  
• Experience of using a case management system.
  
• Experience of undertaking a caseload of complex legal matters
  
• Experience in one or more of the following areas of law relevant to the team in which the post holder will be working:
• Adult social services
• Childrens Services
  
• Employment
  
• Environmental law
  
• General litigation
  
• Housing
  
• Licensing
  
• Local government
  
• Planning
  
• Policy
  
• Procurement and contracts
  
• Property
  
• Prosecutions
  
• Regeneration
  
• Trading Standards and consumer protection
  
• Experience of advocacy
  
• Experience of researching and presenting complex legal arguments
  
• Experience of achieving chargeable hours targets.
• Experience of providing legal services to clients to agreed standards and of implementing client care policies and initiatives.
• Understanding of the workings of local government and the issues affecting a multi-cultural inner city area.
• IT literate

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

#RQ1317010

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Southwark to assist with the appointment of a Supported Pathway Officer, on a 1-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.31 - £27.37 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high quality customer focussed service, with clients being treated with courtesy and respect and meet all council standards and targets relating to communication with residents.
• Assist and motivate residents to reach set goals and progress along an identified clear pathway for housing. Provide client centred support plans and intensive assertive key-working support using reflective practice techniques
• Coordinate any necessary support services to assess residents ability to live independently and identify which services could assist them to sustain their wellbeing and tenancy and provide a time limited floating support service to ensure residents are linked into appropriate services after moving out
• Encourage residents to engage and participate in activities which address issues of social isolation and confidence building and to accompany them where necessary and appropriate
• Advocate for residents where required, providing practical support if needed to ensure that their rooms are habitable and safe and where necessary to accompany residents to appointments. e.g. Health Services, DWP, viewings

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the impact of Adverse Child Experiences and the principles of Trauma Informed Care when dealing with homeless people who have complex needs
• Knowledge of the Care Act and Housing legislation and the available support in relation to single homeless adults
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and other support that is available to residents of supported accommodation
• Health and Safety issues in relation to a supported housing setting

Experience:

• Experience of working with homeless people with complex support needs
• Experience of recovery focused and harm minimisation service provision for clients with multiple and complex needs
• Experience of risk assessment, keyworking and support planning
• Experience of case coordination in a multi-agency setting

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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