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Karina Nazarenko
Recruitment Consultant
I joined CRA Group in 2023, where I am responsible for the company's recruitment efforts. As CRA Group continues to experience rapid growth, I am excited to play a key role in ensuring our recruitment strategy aligns with the evolving needs of the business. Alongside my team, I am committed to supporting the company's impressive growth journey and contributing to its continued success.
Allocation Verification Team Manager
4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • An experienced Allocation and Verification Team Manager is required for a key leadership role within a local authority’s housing service. • This is a full-time, temporary post (35 hours/week), offering the opportunity to oversee the effective operation of the Housing Register, Choice-Based Lettings, and medical assessment processes, with a strong focus on strategic allocation of social housing stock. • The role is instrumental in delivering a high-performing, resident-focused housing allocations service in accordance with Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and other relevant legislation. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead the Allocation and Verification Team, ensuring effective management of the housing register, choice-based lettings, and verification of applications. • Develop and implement operational strategies to make the best use of available social housing stock in line with legal and policy frameworks. • Oversee medical assessments and manage exceptional housing needs cases outside of the standard allocations policy. • Collaborate with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and other partners to monitor nominations and improve access to suitable housing options. • Manage team performance, budgets, and workflows to deliver excellent service outcomes and value for money. • Produce detailed reports and analysis for internal and external stakeholders, including performance monitoring and strategic reviews. • Drive innovation and continuous service improvement, aligning with wider housing needs and priorities. • Lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring professional development, accountability, and high performance. • Maintain compliance with safeguarding, equality, data protection, and health & safety regulations. Skills/Experience: • Strong working knowledge of Part VI of the Housing Act 1996, social housing allocation frameworks, and related statutory guidance. • Proven experience managing a high-performing housing allocations or similar service within a local authority or comparable organisation. • Ability to lead, supervise, and develop teams with a focus on performance and service excellence. • Experience working with and influencing external partners, including housing associations and other stakeholders. • Strong understanding of housing needs, homelessness legislation, medical priority assessments, and safeguarding responsibilities. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; confident in using data and insight to improve service delivery. • Skilled in managing exception cases and applying discretionary powers sensitively and lawfully. • Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including report writing and presentation to senior management. Additional Information: • ASAP start. • Enhanced DBS is required for the post. • Hours: 35 per week, Monday–Friday (9:00am–5:30pm). • Location: Office-based role.
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SEND Officer
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • An experienced SEND Officer is required for a temporary full-time role (37 hours per week) to support a high performing SEND team during a critical period of Phase Transfers and Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) processes. • The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring legal compliance and timely progression of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead and manage complex Phase Transfer cases in line with statutory deadlines. • Support and coordinate the Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) transition processes for young people aged 14+ with EHCPs. • Engage with families, schools, and external partners to ensure smooth transitions. • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with SEND Code of Practice. • Work collaboratively within the wider SEND team to manage workload during a high-pressure period. • Liaise with professionals across education, health, and social care. Skills/Experience: • Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a SEND Officer role (within the last 3–5 years). • Proven expertise in PfA and Phase Transfer casework. • In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation. • Strong case management and organisational skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. • Confident using case management systems and digital tools. • Ability to work independently and manage a high caseload to tight deadlines. Additional Information: • Location - Bracknell Forest Borough Council. • Valid Enhanced DBS (Adults & Children) and Barred List Check. • Office attendance required for IT equipment collection; remote/hybrid working arrangements may apply thereafter.
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Cleaner
1 month contract with a Local Authority (Potential to become permanent role) Job Summary: • We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join the team at a local primary school on a temporary basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent. • The position involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school premises, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. • The working hours are Monday to Friday, either 06:00–09:00 or 15:30–17:50, totalling 15 hours per week. • The successful candidate will be based at Arden Primary School, Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2EX. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Cleaning classrooms, offices, corridors, toilets, and communal areas to a high standard • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and emptying bins • Restocking supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels • Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained • Reporting any damages, hazards, or maintenance needs • Locking/unlocking doors and ensuring the site is secure (if required) • Following agreed cleaning schedules and duties list • Working independently and as part of a team to complete tasks within the allotted time Skills/Experience: • Previous cleaning experience in a school or commercial setting preferred • Knowledge of cleaning techniques and use of equipment and materials • Ability to follow health and safety procedures, including COSHH regulations • Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently • Enhanced DBS clearance required (or willing to undergo one) • Flexible approach to working hours and duties Additional Information: • Monday to Friday 6am-9am or 3.30pm-5.50pm. • Potential to become permanent role. • Arden Primary School, Osborne St, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2EX.
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Team Around the Family Worker
5-6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • An experienced and motivated Team Around the Family (TAF) Worker is required to provide direct support to children, young people, and their families or carers. • The role involves undertaking assessments, coordinating multi-agency meetings, and implementing support plans that address identified needs in line with Families First principles and national standards. • The postholder will work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes, strengthen family relationships, and ensure that safeguarding concerns are effectively identified and addressed. • This is a rewarding temporary opportunity within a supportive Early Help service that focuses on prevention, empowerment, and early intervention. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Deliver direct support to children, young people, and families in line with Families First and TAF service guidance. • Undertake assessments of need and risk to inform support and intervention plans. • Facilitate and chair multi-agency TAF meetings and reviews, ensuring that action plans are agreed, implemented, and regularly monitored. • Work in partnership with families, carers, and professionals to develop coordinated, strengths-based interventions. • Provide motivational support to help families engage with services, overcome barriers, and strengthen relationships. • Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with local policies and statutory requirements. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, both electronically and in written format. • Attend meetings and reviews, producing clear, factual, and professional reports and documentation. • Participate in supervision and appraisal sessions, contributing to service development and performance targets. • Take responsibility for continuous professional development, staying up to date with relevant legislation, guidance, and good practice. Skills/Experience: • Previous experience working with children, young people, and families in a support, keyworker, or early help capacity. • Strong understanding of family dynamics, child development, and the safeguarding framework. • Proven ability to assess needs, identify risks, and develop tailored family support plans. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with families and professionals. • Experience facilitating multi-agency meetings and working collaboratively across different services. • Skilled in motivational techniques and strength-based approaches to encourage engagement. • Good report writing, record keeping, and IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and case management systems. • Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and guidance relating to children, families, and early help services. • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and positive outcomes for all children and families. Additional Information: • The closing date: 24/10/2025. • Hours: 37 hours per week. • Location: Barry, hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day from home).
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Talent Attraction Specialist
4-5 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • An experienced Talent Attraction Specialist is required to provide hands-on recruitment and employer branding expertise within a local authority Human Resources team. • The role will focus on improving candidate attraction, reducing agency spend, and developing an Employer Value Proposition (EVP) to support the long-term recruitment strategy. • The postholder will design and deliver targeted attraction campaigns, build candidate pipelines for hard-to-recruit roles, and advise senior managers on future workforce resourcing models. • This is a temporary hybrid position, offering an exciting opportunity to shape and influence a modern, inclusive approach to public sector recruitment. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead proactive sourcing activity using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and talent databases to attract high-quality candidates for specialist and frontline roles. • Design and deliver EVP-led attraction campaigns, co-creating authentic content such as staff case studies, testimonials, and day-in-the-life features. • Partner with hiring managers to implement fast-track recruitment campaigns with short application-to-offer timescales. • Audit and enhance the candidate experience, ensuring recruitment materials are inclusive, engaging, and mobile-friendly. • Use data and analytics to evaluate attraction performance, including time-to-hire, candidate diversity, and drop-off rates. • Act as a bridge between the interim project team and permanent HR function, supporting the transition to a future talent model. • Provide professional advice on resourcing strategy, agency management, and recruitment best practice. • Support the design and delivery of talent pipelines for hard-to-recruit professions, particularly in social care and other critical service areas. Skills/Experience: • Proven background in talent acquisition within local government, NHS, education, or the wider public/voluntary sector. • Hands-on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, and managing recruitment marketing campaigns. • Demonstrable experience designing and delivering employer branding or EVP projects with measurable results. • Knowledge of hard-to-recruit professions, especially in social care and specialist roles. • Strong data and analytical skills to monitor recruitment performance and improve outcomes. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to coach and challenge hiring managers. • Skilled in inclusive recruitment and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Agile, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Additional Information: • Hours: 37 hours per week. • Location: Hybrid – with regular on-site presence at the Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon (SN1).
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Approved Mental Health Professional
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • An experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) is required to provide statutory Mental Health Act (MHA) duties within a full-time AMHP team based at a hospital site. • The postholder will undertake MHA assessments, coordinate appropriate outcomes for individuals in crisis, and ensure that all work complies with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and associated legislation. • Working as part of a rota system, the AMHP will act as a frontline or backup practitioner, collaborating with health, social care, and emergency services to deliver a high-quality, multi-agency mental health response. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Carry out Mental Health Act assessments in accordance with statutory duties and local policy. • Determine appropriate outcomes, including hospital admission (formal or informal) or the least restrictive alternatives in the community. • Provide gatekeeping for hospital admissions, liaising with Crisis Teams, Home Treatment Teams, and medical professionals. • Offer expert advice and guidance on the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act to colleagues, partner agencies, service users, and carers. • Participate in a borough-wide AMHP rota, covering daytime duties and providing backup as required. • Take referrals and coordinate assessments for Guardianship and Community Treatment Orders (CTOs). • Maintain accurate and timely records of all assessments, decisions, and outcomes in line with data protection and audit requirements. • Work collaboratively with social care, health services, police, legal services, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated mental health support. Skills/Experience: • Proven experience conducting complex MHA assessments and making informed, defensible decisions under pressure. • Strong understanding of least restrictive principles and alternatives to hospital admission. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies. • Ability to assess and manage risk effectively while maintaining professional boundaries. • Experience of multi-agency working across health, police, and social care services. • Confident use of IT systems and accurate case recording. • Resilient and able to work within a demanding rota environment, including crisis response situations. Additional Information: • Must be a qualified and warranted Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with current approval to practise. • In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) and Mental Capacity Act 2005, including relevant Codes of Practice. • Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.
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