We are looking for an individual who is passionate about homelessness with the skills to provide support to rough sleepers and for people who find it difficult to sustain a home. West Suffolk councils has secured funding to provide additional support and accommodation for rough sleepers. We are looking for an experienced person to join our existing outreach team for a period of up to 19 months, starting in September 2018. Part-time employment can be considered and secondments are welcome.
This role will co-ordinate staff workloads and prioritise caseload management across the team who will be providing assertive outreach and support to individuals who are rough sleeping, or who are homeless and have addiction and/or mental health issues. This post will require confidence to work with men and women with complex needs and issues, together with the ability to lead a new team with the opportunity to learn new knowledge and specialisms working as part of a multi-skilled team.
As you will be liaising with multi agency partners, experience of this is essential together with well developed negotiating and including skills and the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide range of people both in writing and orally. You will be highly organised and able to work under pressure. Knowledge of the key issues involved in homelessness and drug and alcohol misuse is desirable.
In return we will offer the opportunity to work in a rewarding role, with a new team as well as comprehensive CPD and training, including training on dual diagnosis
You must also be able to travel throughout the area. This post requires an enhanced DBS check.
In return we offer contributory pension scheme, performance related pay progression, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, employee discount package, generous annual leave and flexible working schemes and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact Sara Lomax, Service Manager (Housing Options & Homelessness) on 01284 757151 or sara.lomax@westsuffolk.gov.uk
To apply please click on the application form and return to recruitment@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 02 July 2018, 5pm deadline.
Interview date: Thursday 12 July 2018.
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We are looking for staff who are passionate about homelessness with the skills to provide support to rough sleepers and for people who find it difficult to sustain a home. West Suffolk councils has secured funding to provide additional support and accommodation for rough sleepers. We are looking for a number of posts to join our existing outreach team for a period of up to 19 months, starting in September 2018. Part-time employment can be considered and secondments are welcome.
These roles will provide assertive outreach and support to individuals who are rough sleeping, or who are homeless and have addiction and/or mental health issues. The posts will require confidence to work with men and women with complex needs and issues, ability to work as part of a team and the opportunity to learn new knowledge and specialisms working as part of a multi-skilled team.
As you will be engaging with rough sleepers you will require a highly developed understanding of the needs of vulnerable customers together with strong negotiating and influencing skills when liaising with local accommodation providers. Knowledge of the key issues involved in homelessness and drug and alcohol misuse is desirable.
You must also be able to travel throughout the area. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
To apply please complete the application form and return to recruitment@westsuffolk.gov.uk
We are looking for hardworking and confident individual ideally with a relevant professional qualification, however, we would welcome applications from those with relevant experience and the desire to become a qualified Planning Officer on a career progression basis.
You will be expected to deal with a range of applications for planning permission and other consents, as well as dealing with pre-application enquiries and appeals.
As with all our posts, drive, determination, hardworking and a forward thinking attitude is important. Site visits are required in a large rural area and so the suitable candidates will need to hold a current driving licence and/or the ability to travel around West Suffolk.
In return our benefits package includes a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, learning & development opportunities and discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and money off household bills and much more.
The office base for these posts will be Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall, with flexibility expected as work requirements dictate.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Dave Beighton or Sarah Drane, Principal Planning Officers on 01638 719470 / 719432 or email dave.beighton@westsuffolk.gov.uk and sarah.drane@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Interview date: Monday 9 July 2018
With effect from 1 April 2019 we will become a single council and will be known as West Suffolk Council.
We are looking for hardworking and confident individual ideally with a planning/planning enforcement background, however, we would welcome applications from those with regulatory/relevant experience and the desire to become a Planning Enforcement Officer.
You will be expected to deal with a range of planning related complaints and breaches of planning control, as well as assisting the Planning Enforcement team with more complex cases involving appeals, proceedings and direct action.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Andy Smith Principal Enforcement Officer on 01638 719734 or andrew.m.smith@westsuffolk.gov.uk
The successful applicant will join the team based at the Holborn Avenue Depot, Mildenhall, duties will include driving an RCV, collecting Waste from the west of the 'West Suffolk' area, or driving mechanical sweepers and other vehicles as required. On occasions may be expected to work from the Haverhill or Bury depots.
You must have a current LGV Class C licence, and hold a DCPC card
Hours of work:
You will work a 74 hour fortnight. Currently our working pattern is Monday - Friday unless a public or bank holiday falls in that week. 07:00 - 14:54 or as per operation requirements within the 74 hours. (This is subject to review)
If there is a non-working day in the week, for example Monday, the working pattern for that week will be Tuesday to Saturday inclusive. You will be required to work the make-up Saturdays.
For further information about the job please contact Dave Lingard, Operations Manager on 01638 719401
We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to work in the prestigious Abbey Gardens located in Bury St Edmunds, a beautiful and popular market town with a vibrant shopping centre. This award winning park has achieved regular success in the Britain in Bloom and Green Flag award competitions.
The role is varied and will involve undertaking a wide range of horticultural work in the gardens, working with friends and volunteer groups and carrying out patrols and site security.
The gardens host a range of events throughout the year including the Christmas Fayre, fireworks display, outdoor theatrical performances and music.
This role will involve working some unsociable hours and lone working so a flexible approach to working arrangements is essential.
An enthusiastic approach and willingness to learn is desirable
In return we can offer you a competitive salary and pension scheme membership, as well as performance related pay rewards for those who excel. We offer flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities and generous annual leave entitlement, with an option to buy additional leave for those special occasions that arise in life. We also offer a benefits package which includes discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and money off household bills.
If you think you have the essential skills to fill this exciting role, then please apply.
For further details please contact Gary Quilter, Parks & Open Spaces Manager on 07951 348 241 or by email gary.quilter@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th July 2018
We are looking for a support officer to support the Mayor and Deputy Mayor in carrying out their civic duties. Your primary role will be to act as the Mayor's Chauffer, and you will also be responsible for looking after the Civic regalia and Chains of Office.
You will be required to attend council meetings and formal civic events, as well as local community events. This is an enormously rewarding role, and provides a unique insight to St Edmundsbury and its local communities. The post is temporary until 1 April, pending the outcome of a review of Civic Leadership in West Suffolk.
The role will mainly be working weekends, evenings and bank holidays, so a flexible approach to working is essential. The hours will vary from week to week depending on the engagements, based on an average of 19.18 hours per week and 1,000 annualised hours.
You should also be organised, smart in appearance, enthusiastic and hold a current clean driving licence.
In return our benefits package includes a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, learning & development opportunities and discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, money off household bills and much more.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ruth Pusterla, Mayor's Personal Assistant, on 01284 757135 or ruth.pusterla@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Interview date: Wednesday 27 June 2018
With effect from 1 April 2019 we will become a single council and will be known as West Suffolk Council