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Ria Sharma
Recruitment Consultant
I joined CRA Group in 2023 as a Resourcer and have since been promoted to Consultant, 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.
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Commissioning Officer
3 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Commissioning Officer will be responsible for supporting the commissioning and financial arrangements in the Education Commissioning Function. The role will ensure the availability of appropriate education services and provision for children and young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), aged 0-25. This includes coordinating commissioning activities, contract and performance monitoring, quality assurance, procurement, and associated business processes to improve Education Services. Key Duties/Accountabilities Complete project activities under the guidance of the Commissioning Manager Build relationships with partners/organizations to support the development and delivery of Commissioning strategies Understand the needs of children and young people with SEND and their families by collating, managing, and analyzing complex data Collate and analyze information on contract performance, management, and costs Provide high-quality coordination and support to routine commissioning business processes Essential Experience Required Experience in commissioning, contracting, and monitoring of education, social care, or health processes Experience in education, social research, and/or consultation Project management and business management experience Experience in Education, health, health improvement, or social care Essential Qualification Required Degree or equivalent, preferably in Education, social sciences, Research, or Health related areas Additional Information Working Hours: 37 hours per week Hybrid Working: 1One Angel Square, Northampton – HYBRID WORKING – 1 to 2 days per week in the office – cannot offer fully remote Basic DBS Required The role closes soon, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Requirements Requirements: Degree or equivalent in Education, social sciences, Research, or Health related areas Experience in commissioning, contracting, and monitoring of education, social care, or health processes Project management and business management experience Basic DBS
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Reviews Adult Social Worker
3-month Contract with a Local Authority Job Purpose The post holder will be part of Adult Services and will provide a high-quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults, carers, and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner). All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act and in a strengths-based approach. Guidance, support, and supervision will be provided in line with individual’s experience and capabilities. Key Duties/Accountabilities Participate in the assessment of needs of residents in line with the legislative framework and Care Act wellbeing principle and thresholds, and in partnership with multi-disciplinary professionals, using knowledge and skills to manage risks. Assist in the identification of need and work towards addressing their needs for information and advice and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make choices for their support. Agree with service users and carers clear and achievable outcomes and devise appropriate support plans. Proactively promote preventative activities, resources, and universal services including creative Telecare solutions where appropriate, to improve health and wellbeing as part of the assessment and review of support plans. Work collaboratively with other health, mental health, and social care services to ensure a smooth transition from service to service and to support the provision of preventative or longer-term services wherever appropriate. Essential Experience Required Experience of carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act wellbeing principles and being able to offer a personalized and strengths-based approach to people and carers with long-term conditions and varying levels of need and risk from diverse inner-city communities. Experience of providing information, advice, and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions. Experience of working in partnership with people, their carers, and service providers to produce personalized, budgeted, and outcomes-focused support plans that facilitate independence. Experience also of using Direct Payments would be advantageous. Essential Qualification Required A recognized degree in Social Work, DipSW, or CQSW. A current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau assessment. Social Work England Registration. Additional information to note Enhanced DBS is required. The role closes on 29th Aug 2025, apply ASAP. * Requirements
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Housing Advisor
3-4 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose The Housing Advice Officer/Resettlement Officer will focus on main housing duty cases and onwards resettlement. The main responsibilities include providing housing advice, discussing suitable housing options with individuals experiencing housing problems, and making decisions on homelessness applications under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended). Key Duties/Accountabilities Act as a caseworker for housing applicants owed the main housing duty, providing advice, guidance, and assistance on resolving housing problems and enabling move from temporary accommodation into settled accommodation. Assess suitability on homeless applications, carry out investigations into areas of suitability, and reach decisions within the framework of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (Homelessness). Provide accurate and appropriate advice by assessing the support needs of clients and updating personalized housing plans. Refer cases to other sources of assistance where appropriate, such as social care and health lettings agencies, community and voluntary advice organizations. Assist in the council’s reduction of temporary accommodation expenditure by exploring all avenues for temporary accommodation arrangements. Essential Experience Required Experienced in assessing suitability on homeless applications, carrying out investigations into areas of suitability, and reaching decisions within the framework of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII (Homelessness). Essential Qualification Required Good standard of general education Additional information Working hours: 37 hours per week Location: Trinity House, 20 Church St, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LY, United Kingdom. To work from our Community Hub in Central Maidstone, Trinity. The role closes on 31st August 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Experienced in assessing suitability on homeless applications Good standard of general education
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Practice Development Lead
3 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose This post will be responsible for leading on arrangements related to quality assurance, workforce development and learning reviews across Young and Youth Justice Service as part of achieving the best standard of service delivery for children, young people and families. Key Duties/Accountabilities Develop, embed and review a quality assurance framework for various youth support and youth justice programs. Coordinate and undertake quality assurance activities to understand the quality of practice and inform continuous development. Produce comprehensive analytical reports regarding quality assurance activities and present information at a service, division, and directorate level. Develop, embed, and review comprehensive audit tools informed by relevant national and local practice. Contribute to the implementation of workforce and succession planning, including recruitment, selection, and induction of staff as required. Ensure the service is outward looking and innovative, with a focus on identifying improvements in practice and service delivery. Review case management pathways and processes to ensure alignment and consistency in practice and highlight opportunities for further developments. Essential Experience Required Working knowledge of youth work and youth justice operational delivery as well as the framework underpinning practice (e.g., national legislation, guidance & policies). Thorough understanding of quality assurance and ability to integrate this understanding into practice. Experience of carrying out auditing activities and performance monitoring in relation to Children’s Services. Essential Qualification Required A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., Social Work, Probation, Youth Justice, Youth Work, Health, or Teaching). Experience in transformation within a Local Authority setting. Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks and reporting cycles. Additional information to note Working hours: 21 hours per week The role requires a DBS check. The role closes on 27th August 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification Working knowledge of youth work and youth justice operational delivery Thorough understanding of quality assurance Experience in transformation within a Local Authority setting Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks and reporting cycles
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Compliance Officer
2-month Contract with a local authority Job Purpose Act as Education's main point of contact and service expert in relation to Complaints, Freedom of Information, Members/MP Enquiries, Subject Access Requests and GDPR – providing advice and guidance to senior management, service managers and, where appropriate, schools regarding aspects of the law and management of issues in relation to these areas. This post is about acting as an internal expert in relation to the above matters. The post-holder’s role will be to empower and coordinate teams to make and implement appropriate decisions regarding governance and compliance. Key Duties/Accountabilities Work with Information Management Team, Legal Team and other FOI / Data Protection leads across the Children & Education Directorates to develop & implement good practice – sharing learning as and when appropriate. Liaise with Information Management Team to ensure HE practice is in line with the law. Liaise with Business Analysis & Complaints Team regarding complaints procedure and provide routine advice & guidance to HE officers regarding complaints process. Provide advice and guidance to HE officers, senior managers and (as appropriate) schools regarding Complaints, Freedom of Information, Mayor / Member / MP Enquiries, Subject Access Requests and GDPR, and to support provision of information informing robust and timely responses. Log receipt for all HE Freedom of Information Requests. Allocate, monitor and chase responses; determine / direct when and why information should not be disclosed (in line with legislation), ensure response provided meets request requirements and is quality assured. Essential Experience Required Experienced in conflict resolution and negotiation Experience of working in a local authority or similar public sector organisation Experience of providing advice, guidance and training to a range of professionals and senior managers in an assertive, sensitive and confidential (where appropriate) manner Experience of using financial procedures, as well as financial packages and spreadsheets, for processing purchase orders and payment of invoices Experience of balancing multiple priorities and dealing with ambiguity Essential Qualification Required Good standard of general education Knowledge of the FOI Act, the Data Protection Act, GDPR and other related statutory obligations; ability to maintain and review systems and procedures in line with IT policy and IG Additional information to note The role closes soon, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Experienced in conflict resolution and negotiation Experience of working in a local authority or similar public sector organisation
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Accounting Technician Treasury
3 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose You will assist the Treasury Accountant with the Treasury Management activities of the Council, managing between £70 million and £100 million of investments and the Budget for related costs. Assist the Treasury Accountant with overseeing reconciliations and controls within the Team. To assist the Treasury Accountant in the provision of financial information to the Head of Service, Corporate Group Accountant, Team Heads and budget holders in respect of those services within the postholder’s responsibilities. To assist in the management of the Council’s Treasury activities and Cash Book including reconciliation with the Council’s Bank Accounts. To assist in the management of the VAT activities of the Council. Key Duties/Accountabilities Assist with the provision of monthly and quarterly revenue monitoring information for those services within the postholder’s area of responsibility for inclusion within the Corporate Monitoring arrangements for presentation to the relevant Committee or Group. Reconcile the postages control account. Assist in the preparation of the Final Accounts for those services within the postholder’s area of responsibility in accordance with approved timescales. Assist in maintaining an appropriate coding structure on the General Ledger. Assist in the preparation of treasury monitoring information for presentation to the Audit and Standards Committee in accordance with the approved timescales. Assist in the completion of monthly VAT returns and reconciliation of the VAT control account. Assist in providing payroll services to the Council. Essential Experience Required Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Accounting. Experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets. Experience in analysis of complex financial data. Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Treasury Management, and/or VAT. Essential Qualification Required Minimum Grade A-C GCSE or Equivalent Be a qualified AAT or equivalent Additional Requirements Basic DBS is required. Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdom Working Hours: 36 hours per week Application Deadline: 27th Aug 2025 Additional Information: The role closes on 27th Aug 2025, apply ASAP. Requirements Requirements Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Accounting Experience in the preparation and monitoring of budgets Experience in analysis of complex financial data Knowledge/experience of Local Authority Treasury Management, and/or VAT
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