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A large Local Authority needs an interim Fire Safety expert to support either 5 days or 3 days a week.Your new roleTo act as a lead competent person in the mitigation of fire risk in building design for). To manage the risk from fire effectively, to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals from the risk of fire.*To advise on fire-related statutory compliance in accordance to ensure business continuity, efficiency and safety across the building estate.*Be responsible for all fire design-related matters including: development and implementation of policy and procedures, emergency contingency planning and routine and project-related fire engineering design strategies.*Carry out statutory fire risk assessments to ensure continuing compliance with the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005.*To provide expert professional advice and provide reports to senior management on legislative compliance, operational performance and best practice guidance relating to fire-related matters.*Coordinate and support the review of fire risk safety compliance in third party-managed buildings. Escalating issues where required.*Liaising closely with partner organisations such as Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.*Specifying, commissioning and managing fire precautionary works as identified by fire risk assessments.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Carry out structural and systems-based fire risk assessments in a range of different building types, including schools, libraries and industrial properties. Technical fire risk assessment to include adequacy of AFD, structural compartmentation and adequacy of active and passive fire protection measures. Maintain accurate records and update systems/ databases.2. Lead on the technical assessment of fire safety compliance in third party owned/ managed properties where the council procures placement services. Work closely in liaison with contract monitoring officers, the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Local Housing Authorities. Assess fire safety compliance in a range of residential settings such as care homes and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's).3. To lead on technical fire safety matters in Project Design Teams within Operational Property Services. This includes providing technical guidance on Approved Document B and BB100 (school projects) in building design to meet statutory building regulations, the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order and Policy requirements such as the Sprinkler policy.4. To provide fire engineering guidance/ requirements for internal and external design practices on design issues such as compartmentation requirements and sizes, as well as ensuring the safe specification of building materials and incorporating safety into installation.5. To coordinate and respond to DfE and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's proposed changes to legislation and technical guidance documents following the Grenfell Tower fire. Update colleagues and stakeholders on changes to Regulations and the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order.6. To represent the Council at and Resilience or Practitioner Group meetings organised by Leicestershire Fire & Rescue in relation to fire safety issues in Leicestershire and Rutland.7. Provide high quality reports to senior managers and the departmental management team (DMT) on issues relating to fire safety and changes to legislation that will impact upon the future design and management of council buildings.8. Program, procure and project manage the installation of fire precautionary works to include producing tender specifications and maintain control of the maintenance budget for ongoing management of risk in Council-managed buildings as required by the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order.9. Test, review, update and coordinate fire evacuation procedures at County Hall, including liaison with all key stakeholders such as LCC departments, NHS staff and LFRS.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A large Local Authority needs an interim Fire Safety expert to support either 5 days or 3 days a week.\n\nYour new role \nTo act as a lead competent person in the mitigation of fire risk in building design for). To manage the risk from fire effectively, to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals from the risk of fire.Be responsible for all fire design-related matters including: development and implementation of policy and procedures, emergency contingency planning and routine and project-related fire engineering design strategies.\nTo provide expert professional advice and provide reports to senior management on legislative compliance, operational performance and best practice guidance relating to fire-related matters.\nLiaising closely with partner organisations such as Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.\n*Specifying, commissioning and managing fire precautionary works as identified by fire risk assessments.\n\nMain Duties and Responsibilities\n1. Carry out structural and systems-based fire risk assessments in a range of different building types, including schools, libraries and industrial properties. Technical fire risk assessment to include adequacy of AFD, structural compartmentation and adequacy of active and passive fire protection measures. Maintain accurate records and update systems/ databases.\n2. Lead on the technical assessment of fire safety compliance in third party owned/ managed properties where the council procures placement services. Work closely in liaison with contract monitoring officers, the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Local Housing Authorities. Assess fire safety compliance in a range of residential settings such as care homes and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's).\n3. To lead on technical fire safety matters in Project Design Teams within Operational Property Services. This includes providing technical guidance on Approved Document B and BB100 (school projects) in building design to meet statutory building regulations, the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order and Policy requirements such as the Sprinkler policy.\n4. To provide fire engineering guidance/ requirements for internal and external design practices on design issues such as compartmentation requirements and sizes, as well as ensuring the safe specification of building materials and incorporating safety into installation.\n5. To coordinate and respond to DfE and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's proposed changes to legislation and technical guidance documents following the Grenfell Tower fire. Update colleagues and stakeholders on changes to Regulations and the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order.\n6. To represent the Council at and Resilience or Practitioner Group meetings organised by Leicestershire Fire & Rescue in relation to fire safety issues in Leicestershire and Rutland.\n7. Provide high quality reports to senior managers and the departmental management team (DMT) on issues relating to fire safety and changes to legislation that will impact upon the future design and management of council buildings.\n8. Program, procure and project manage the installation of fire precautionary works to include producing tender specifications and maintain control of the maintenance budget for ongoing management of risk in Council-managed buildings as required by the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order.\n9. Test, review, update and coordinate fire evacuation procedures at County Hall, including liaison with all key stakeholders such as LCC departments, NHS staff and LFRS.\n\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Our public sector client are looking for Minibus Drivers to join them on a long-term, on-going temporary basis.\nLocation: Melton Mowbray, Nailstone, Blaby, Sapcote, Croft and Blaby\nHours: Split shifts – approx. 2hrs AM & 2hrs PM (ADHOC, flexible schedule)\nContract: Ongoing Temporary | Zero-Hour Contract\nPay: £13.06ph\nWe’re hiring 16-seat minibus drivers on behalf of our client for long-term, flexible work supporting Leicestershire County Council services. If you enjoy working with people and want regular driving work with purpose, this could be for you.\nWhat You’ll Need:\n * Valid UK Driving Licence with valid D1 entitlement\n * Enhanced DBS (we’ll reimburse after 6 weeks of work)\n * Great communication and people skills\n * Willingness to work split shifts and across various locations\nWhat You’ll Do:\n * Safely transport service users and goods across the county\n * Carry out routine vehicle checks and keep vehicles clean\n * Help passengers on/off the vehicle and secure mobility equipment\n * Report any incidents, defects, or issues promptly\n * Work with council staff and maintain professional conduct\n * Assist with minor repairs and occasional meal delivery support\nPlease note: This is ADHOC work with no guaranteed hours each week, but ongoing opportunities are available.\nInterested? Apply today to join a team making a real difference in your community

Your new company \nHays Recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Technical Specialist with knowledge of firewalls. This is an ideal role if you are looking to expand and develop your knowledge of firewalls with plenty of development opportunities.\n\nWorking as part of a team of 4, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the IT infrastructure to ensure that services are reliable, resilient and provide value for money. You will be primarily responsible for the management, monitoring and upgrading of both on-prem and virtual firewalls and perimeter security. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the concept and principles of firewalls. The team has a strong ethos of knowledge sharing to support your development.\nYour new role will involve:\nThe role encompasses the following\n\nSupport, configure and administer corporate firewall and perimeter security platforms \nLiaise with customers and appropriate IT staff \nFollow technical and security standards to ensure cost-effective, secure and high availability of systems. \nSupport, install and implement IT infrastructure solutions \nConfigure, test and install operating systems and hardware using supplier recommendations and best practice across a range of platforms. \nAssist in the design and build process of IT infrastructure solutions \nWork in a team of IT technicians with a broad range of technologies including:\nHyper-Converged Systems (HCI)\nInfrastructure Security\nSQL Database Administration\nSystem Backup Management & Administration\nServer administration (Windows, Solaris, Linux, VMWare)\nFile Structure and Permission Management\nFacilities Management\nSecurity Testing\nDisaster Recovery\nWhat you need to succeed:\n\nStrong understanding and interest in firewalls and networks\nDemonstrable experience in perimeter security\nDemonstrable experience with the principles and concepts of firewalls\nExperience upgrading, managing and monitoring firewalls\nUnderstanding of storage infrastructure \nUnderstanding of virtual infrastructure\nMS / SQL knowledge\n\nThere will be occasional out of hours requirements for planned works or major incidents, therefore you will need to be within an hour of the location and have your own transport.\nSponsorship is not available for this role\n\nWhat you need to do now \n\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company\nHays Recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Senior Technical Specialist with strong knowledge of firewalls, ideally with Cisco knowledge.\n\nAs the SME in the team, you will lead on the operational management and administration of the corporate firewall infrastructure. Working alongside other specialists, you will bring extensive firewall skills and expertise to help support this critical infrastructure.Mentoring and guiding technical specialists and other technical staff is key as part of the knowledge sharing ethos within the team.\n\nYou will also be expected to co-ordinate small teams of technicians to deliver new services and service improvements.\nYour new role will involve\n\nTo own, support, install and administer corporate firewall and perimeter security solutions\nLiaise with customers and appropriate IT staff \nAdvise on technical and security standards to ensure compliance, security of systems and services to maintain high service availability.\nThe role will involve a varying combination of line management duties and in-depth technical knowledge and understanding across a range of IT infrastructure services.\nTo co-ordinate small teams of technicians across I&T to deliver new services and service improvements.\nWork in a technical operations team that is responsible for the following technologies:\nHyper-Converged Systems (HCI)\nInfrastructure Security\nSQL Database Administration\nSystem Backup Management & Administration\nServer administration (Windows, Solaris, Linux, VMWare)\nFile Structure and Permission Management\nFacilities Management\nSecurity Testing\nDisaster Recovery\nWhat you need to succeed\n\nIn depth experience of firewalls, ideally Cisco / Checkpoint\nDemonstrable experience in perimeter security\nDemonstrable experience with the principles and concepts of firewalls\nExperience upgrading, managing and monitoring firewalls\nStrong understanding of storage infrastructure \nStrong understanding of virtual infrastructure\nMS knowledge\nStrong desire to future proof perimeter security against future threats\nAbility to mentor and knowledge share There will be occasional out of hours requirements for planned works or major incidents, therefore you will need to be within an hour of the location and have your own transport.\nSponsorship is not available for this role\n\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Local County Council are looking for Vehicle Passenger Assistants to assist in transporting Vunerable people and children, though out Leicestershire.\nYou will be working split shifts (2 hours AM / 2 hours PM) based in various locations to suit you, throughout Leicestershire including Loughborough, Mountsorrel, Melton Mowbray and Croft, paying £12.66 per hour.\nYou will be providing a transport service for vulnerable Service Users, ensuring their personal well being and safe/secure travel at all times.\nAn enhanced DBS check will be required for this role - This will be reimburse once you have completed 6 weeks worth of work\nDuties:\n * To assist the passengers on and off the vehicle as well as securing them and their wheelchairs in the vehicle with appropriate safety restraints.\n * To assist with the fitting/removing of specialist seats and equipment as required, ensuring adequate seating is available at all times.\n * To be responsible for the safety, general welfare and respecting the personal dignity of Service Users visited or passengers transported, reporting to the Senior Officer on duty or Transport Section, any accidents, incidents or difficulties incurred.\n * To assist Service Users in day care venue prior to boarding the vehicles and at their destination as required.\n * To work to pre-planned schedules and complete any record of work, accidents reports and any other record of passenger utilisation that may be required by law\n * To be able to communicate effectively\n * To ensure the safe storage and security of passengers personal belongings and medication at all times whilst they are in the care of the transport service.\n * To report all difficulties and complete relevant documentation as soon as practicable following their occurrence to the Officer on PFT.\n * To deal with emergencies, according to Departmental procedure.\n * To assist the staff at any depot, operating centre or unit to unload, secure and deliver any miscellaneous goods or equipment as directed by the PFT\nThe positions are long term temporary paying £12.66 per hour

Your new company \nHays Recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Senior Technical Specialist with a strong knowledge of Unified Comms.\nAs the SME in the team, you will own and be responsible for the provision of maintenance, support, development and consultancy for specific technology stacks within the Unified Comms infrastructure to ensure that IT system services remain stable, reliable and resilient in a cost-effective manner.\nMentoring and guiding technical specialists and other technical staff is key as part of the knowledge-sharing ethos within the team.\nYou will also be expected to co-ordinate small teams of technicians to deliver new services and service improvements.\nYour new role will involve\n\nOwn, support, install and implement IT infrastructure solutions related to Unified Comms and Corporate email delivery.\nLiaise with team members, the wider IT department and our customers\nAdvise on technical and security standards to ensure compliance, security of systems and services to maintain high service availability.\nThe role encompasses all aspects of networking, including\nNetwork related Security\nCloud, Hosted and SaaS, PaaS & IaaS Services\nTelephony & Unified Communications\nMessaging & Email Services \nIdentity Management \nLoad Balancing & Certificate Management \nWindows Server Administration \nDisaster Recovery \nRemote Access Services \nEnterprise Mobility Management (EMM) What you need to succeed\n\nIn-depth experience of Unified Comms, ideally in a public sector organisation\nDemonstrable experience in messaging, Exchange and O365\nDemonstrable experience and understanding of secure email gateways\nStrong understanding of email routing\nAbility to demonstrate awareness of the end-to-end Unified Comms stack\nThe ability to manage the life cycle and become an expert in your tech stack \nKnowledge of Microsoft, Oracle, Solaris, Linux and VMWare is advantageous.\nStrong desire to future-proof perimeter security against future threats\nAbility to mentor and knowledge share \nThere will be occasional out of hours requirements for planned works or major incidents, therefore you will need to be within an hour of the location and have your own transport.\nSponsorship is not available for this role\n\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Specialist HGV Driver Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. Base: Bardon WTS (with travel to other council locations when required) Hours 12 hours shifts, working 0600-1800hrs, 4 on 4 off system An temporary opportunity within the Contracts and Haulage Team at Leicestershire County Council has become available, we are currently looking to recruit a specialist HGV Driver (Ro-Ro) to join the team. The role will be responsible fortransporting waste materials from Leicestershire County Councils Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) to disposal locations, using hook loader heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The successful candidate will be required to complete all uplifts and other jobs on any given day, and to do so in the most efficient and effective manner. The nature of the work will involve a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with the jobholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours, including bank holidays, weekends and out of hours working. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • HGV licence, • Conduct daily vehicle checks in line with policy and legislation, and sign the driver handbook, • Report all defects daily if considered serviceable, liaising with the supervisor if unsure. Major defects to be reported immediately, • Ensure tachographs are signed for and returned monthly (or driver books), • Wear uniform at all times and when needed wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to carry out duties in a safe manner in line with health and safety, • Apply health and safety requirements to work tasks by following Safe Systems of work and Risk Assessments., • Good Organisational and interpersonal skills. xrnqpay, • Ability to prioritise workload effectively., • Full valid driving license including Business Insurance

Leicestershire County Council is offering several Social Worker positions across various teams in England.Roles include Newly Qualified, Level 2, and Level 3 Social Workers, with salaries ranging from £32,070 to £44,699 per annum, alongside a market supplement for Level 3 roles.Successful applican

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Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Business Support Assistant for a 3-month casual contract. Located at County Hall, the role involves processing referrals, updating databases, and supporting the Children and Family Services Business Support Team. Key responsibilities include prov

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You will be key in managing security operations, conducting vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with various teams to implement security measures. Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst (Senior Technical Specialist) to join their team in Leicester. Ideal candi

Social Worker - Children & Family Services (First Response Team) | Part-Time | Leicestershire County Council | £38/hr Contract Type: Part-Time / Agency Working Hours: 18 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (half day) Location: Leicestershire, UK Pay Rate: £38 per hour (umbrella) Role Overview Leicestershire County Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join the Children & Family Services (CFS) First Response Team on a part-time basis. This is a high-impact role working within the front door service, providing rapid response to safeguarding concerns and protecting vulnerable children. This agency opportunity is ideal for social workers seeking a flexible part-time position while making a real difference to children and families in Leicestershire. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly to child protection referrals and safeguarding concerns Conduct assessments and investigations to determine risk and support needs Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children Prepare high-quality reports and documentation for internal review and legal purposes Provide direct social work interventions, including child and family support plans Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and supervision to ensure statutory compliance Maintain accurate and up-to-date case recordsEssential Requirements Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience in children's services Social Work England registration Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and statutory frameworks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleBenefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy Referral bonus up to £300 for recommending colleagues Bonus for finding your own role Twice weekly payroll Dedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your assignmentApply Now If you are ready to join the First Response Team at Leicestershire County Council, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @(url removed) or call (phone number removed). Social Worker jobs, Leicestershire Social Work, Children & Family Services, First Response Team, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Part-Time Social Worker, Agency Social Worker, Social Worker CFS, Leicestershire County Council, Front Door Social Work, Rapid Response. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free

CFS Team Manager - Assessment Team - Leicestershire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council to recruit an experienced CFS Team Manager for the Assessment Team on a temporary basis. This is an urgent requirement due to an upcoming vacancy and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to lead and support frontline practice within a well-established children's services team. Key Details Role: CFS Team Manager - Assessment Team Location: County Hall, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA Contract Length: Initially 6-9 months, with potential to extend Hours: 37 hours per week (7.4 hours per day, Monday-Friday) Pay Rate: £42-£45 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience) £25.51 per hour PAYE IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Role Responsibilities Managing an Assessment Team consisting of 5 Social Workers and 1 Senior Practitioner Providing strong leadership, oversight, and professional supervision Ensuring timely and high-quality assessments in line with statutory requirements Supporting staff with complex decision-making and safeguarding matters Maintaining performance, quality assurance, and service delivery standards Working one week duty office-based, with office attendance for duty and backup days in line with service needs Requirements SWE registration Proven experience managing a children's assessment team Strong knowledge of statutory children's services and safeguarding frameworks Ability to lead, motivate, and support a multidisciplinary team Availability to start at short noticeThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Manager seeking a stable, well-supported interim role within a local authority committed to high-quality children's services. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @(url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their edge of care team. These roles require: We would be looking for experienced social workers - Level 3, with experience of working with edge of care, and court work, LAC experience. Monday - Friday 37 hours Monday - Thursday 8.30-5.00 and 8.30 -4.30 Friday, expectation is working in the office. Completing quick turnaround Child and Family assessments, working child in need, edge of care cases, stepping up to CP, occasional emergency court work to hand over to Children in Care Team. It is county wide, there may be occasions a YP will be out of county, but more often than not County WideIf you are interested in these vacancies, please send your updated CV's in the first instance. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit