http://www.uktemps.co.uk UK Temps RSS Feed for Government en http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=245252 Legal Executive/Paralegal required to assist a private individual who is a litigant in person to prepare for a hearing. The successful candidate will be available immediately and throughout the duration of the assignment. This will involve a number of duties, including attending hearings, preparing correspondence and bundles. They must have previous experience in Ancillary relief/matrimonial proceeding. If you are interested in this position please email mary.king@temps-online.co.uk On Offer:- £19.00ph + (Negotiable) Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=244266 Badenoch & Clark are currently recruiting for an experienced Income Officer on a part time basis, for 3 days per week, (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday ideally). You will need to have a strong background in income management and rent arrears within a social housing environment. Duties will include: * Providing assistance to tenants in all areas related to income recovery, maximising rental income as a result * Ensuring the efficient and effective collection of rents and charges * Liaison with Welfare Benefits Advisers in providing advice to tenants on their entitlement to Housing Benefit and assisting with the progress of claims. This is an excellent opportunity within a highly reputable housing association in the mid Kent area; and you will work as part of a job share within a supportive team environment. Applicants must have recent relevant experience of working within a similar role in a social housing setting. If you feel that you suitable knowledge and experience, apply online now for immediate consideration. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=244259 Sefton Council are looking for Trainee Customer Service Officers (Full training provided) Sefton Council is working in partnership with Training Synergy to find and develop committed, enthusiastic individuals, looking for a career within the Housing & Council Tax Benefit and Council Tax Billing service. Can you demonstrate the following skills? * Effective communication * A high level of numeracy, literacy and an eye for detail * IT / keyboard skills * Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment If so, we would like to hear from you! Successfully appointed candidates will be offered a full time temporary contract position for a minimum of 6 months with the opportunity of securing a permanent role within Sefton Council 's Payments and Benefits service. If you think you are up for a challenge which will give you a rewarding career and full training please send your CV immediatly via this website to Emma Green at Synergy www.trainingsynergy.com Training Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment * Consultancy * Training The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=242103 Our client is a well respected housing provider who has a number of elderly sheltered schemes across the county. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced sheltered scheme manager to cover a 20 unit scheme within the Northamptonshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sheltered scheme manager to develop their career within a well respected organisation. Duties include: - Managing multiple Sheltered Schemes - Daily welfare check's for residents - Responding to emergencies - Dealing with any maintenance issue for the property, or grounds - Liaising with external agencies - Creating and updating support plans - Encouraging participation in social activities The successful applicant will be rewarded with an immediate start, along with a competitive rate and excellent working conditions. It is essential that you hold an enhanced CRB, have your own transport and have previous working experience of dealing with the elderly. Should you have the skills and the experience for this position, then please apply on-line for immediate consideration. www.badenochandclark.com - Let s find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=241085 An exciting opportunity for a Sheltered Housing Manager has arisen within a prestigious housing association in North Cambridgeshire. This role is initially offered for 2 months to cover sick leave. You will be responsible for up to 10 Scheme Managers covering schemes in North Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk. Your duties / objectives will include: * Responsibility for the management and delivery of all housing and service delivery activities within the sheltered portfolio, including 10 sheltered schemes in total, based in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire * Managing and monitoring all aspects of sheltered and community alarm systems, as well as ensuring appropriate, responsive and timely service delivery * Promoting the Sheltered Area Forums and other resident-based initiatives * Monitoring the effectiveness of reactive and planned maintenance services within the portfolio * Ensuring that staff have appropriate work programmes and targets and monitoring their delivery accordingly To be successful in your application you must meet the following criteria: * 1 year's management experience within sheltered housing service, as well as experience of managing multiple schemes * Experience of staff supervision * Current CRB check www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=241064 Badenoch & Clark is currently working on behalf of a large, regional based Housing Association, looking for a brand new member of staff to join their hostel based support service. If you have experience in supporting young ex-offenders, people suffering from learning disabilities, mental health or drug and alcohol abuse issues then please do not hesitate in applying for this position. We are looking for a resilient and professional individual to take on this Support Worker role. Responsibilities: * Supporting individuals suffering from alcohol abuse issues through the rehabilitation process * Holding group and one to one sessions in a residential setting * Helping clients with daily life skills * Offering advice on benefits and budgetary advice and debt management. As the successful candidate you must have a positive attitude to work, be professional and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Current CRB and experience of supporting vulnerable adults in a supported housing setting are essential. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=241052 Nottingham City Council is working with Training Synergy to find and develop committed and enthusiastic individuals who are looking for a career within the Revenues Service. Can you demonstrate the following skills? * Effective Communication * A high level of numeracy, literacy and an eye for details * Excellence in customer care An intensive training course on Revenues legislation will be provided. You will be required to attend a 4 day training course commencing 6th April 2010. Successfully appointed candidates will be offered a full time temporary contract position for a minimum period of six months. At the end of the six months, candidates will have the opportunity of securing a permanent role with Nottingham City Council. Hours: 37 per week Candidates will be paid £6.50 per hour plus holiday pay for the 6 month temporary contract period. To apply, please email your CV or contact Kim Ruckwied at Training Synergy on: t: 0207 556 1157 e: kick.start@synergygroup.co.uk Training Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=241039 Sefton Council are looking for Trainee Customer Service Officers (Full training provided) Sefton Council is working in partnership with Training Synergy to find and develop committed, enthusiastic individuals, looking for a career within the Housing & Council Tax Benefit and Council Tax Billing service. Can you demonstrate the following skills? * Effective communication * A high level of numeracy, literacy and an eye for detail * IT / keyboard skills * Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment If so, we would like to hear from you! Successfully appointed candidates will be offered a full time temporary contract position for a minimum of 6 months with the opportunity of securing a permanent role within Sefton Council 's Payments and Benefits service. If you think you are up for a challenge which will give you a rewarding career and full training please send your CV immediatly via this website to Emma Green at Synergy www.trainingsynergy.com Training Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment * Consultancy * Training The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=240074 Badenoch & Clark are currently recruiting for an experienced Income Recovery Officer on behalf of a reputable Housing Association in the Mid Kent area. Duties will include: * Providing an efficient, high quality, income management service to tenants and leaseholders within a designated patch of properties * Taking cases referred by Housing Officers and working to resolve either by informal or legal intervention including tenancy action * Dealing with customer queries in a professional and efficient manner You will work as an integral part of a busy and supportive team and would suit a customer focused and flexible individual. Applicants must have recent relevant experience of working within a similar role in a local authority or housing related setting. If you feel that you suitable knowledge and experience, apply online now for immediate consideration. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=240030 Nottingham City Council is working with Training Synergy to find and develop committed and enthusiastic individuals who are looking for a career within the Revenues Service. Can you demonstrate the following skills? * Effective Communication * A high level of numeracy, literacy and an eye for details * Excellence in customer care An intensive training course on Revenues legislation will be provided. You will be required to attend a 4 day training course commencing 6th April 2010. Successfully appointed candidates will be offered a full time temporary contract position for a minimum period of six months. At the end of the six months, candidates will have the opportunity of securing a permanent role with Nottingham City Council. Hours: 37 per week Candidates will be paid £6.50 per hour plus holiday pay for the 6 month temporary contract period. To apply, please email your CV or contact Kim Ruckwied at Training Synergy on: t: 0207 556 1157 e: kick.start@synergygroup.co.uk Training Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=240023 Our client is a high profile central government Organisation. Due to a period of high volume in recruitment they require some support on an adhoc basis to help cover the overflow, this will be anywhere from 1 - 3 days per week on an ongoing basis dependent on demand and your availability. The role will involve competency based interviewing and managing campaigns along with any other adhoc work within the recruitment department. The successful candidate must be immediately available and will have a strong recruitment background in the civil service. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=237101 Our Client is looking to recruit a qualified AAT or part qualified CC AB Accountant with local government experience to cover a maternity leave until September. You must hold multi-disciplined skills in many aspects of local government finance. You must have experience in staff supervision and have good communication and report writing skills together with an advanced knowledge of spreadsheets. Please contact Kim MacDonald at Spring Personnel on 01904 670744 or email kim_macdonald@spring.com Spring Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Spring Group plc is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Posting Time http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=237099 We are looking for a Gardener to tend to a private estate in Ealing. No experience is necessary though an interest in gardening / horticulture is important. Please apply for more information. Spring Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Spring Group plc is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Posting Time http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=237070 A fantastic position has arisen for a Resettlement Project Worker to work on a temporary contract. Our client is a respectable Housing Association in the Hereford/Worcestershire area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Resettlement Project Worker to take control of a rewarding role. Duties will include: * Manage a case-load of four clients * Supporting people with Mental Health issues * Key working with individuals * Creating/updating support plans * Resettling the clients into new accommodation The successful candidate must have previous Resettlement Support Worker experience that has incorporated client groups with Mental Health issues. They will be rewarded with an excellent working environment, competitive rates and a warm, friendly and supportive team. If this position appeals to you and you have the right skills necessary, then please apply on-line for immediate consideration www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=237065 Our client is recruiting for a Health and Safety Consultant/Manager to work on a 6 month project based in West London. The company have rapidly grown and acquired new buildings over the past few months and they now need an experienced Health and Safety professional to assess, create, implement and manage all Health and Safety expectations to meet legislation. This is an autonomous and meaty project and it is split mainly into the following areas; Assess 7 sites for Health and Safety compliance Create and implement policies and procedures to track and manage compliance Project Manage the Health and Safety of a new site development Train on-site staff in risk assessments and procedures Facilities Management This role requires someone with strong Health and Safety experience and who has proven experience of creating, implementing and managing procedures. We look forward to receiving your application. Spring Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Spring Group plc is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Posting Time http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=236078 A fantastic position has arisen for a Homelessness Prevention Officer to work on a temporary 3 month post. Our client is a respected Local Authority in the Hereford/Worcestershire area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Homelessness Prevention Officer to take control of a rewarding role. Duties will include: * Manage a case-load of clients * Interviewing clients face to face * Homelessness Prevention * Providing support and housing advice The successful candidate must have previous homelessness prevention experience and a vast knowledge of homelessness legislation, The Housing Act 1996 and The Homelessness Act 2002. They will be rewarded with an excellent working environment, free parking and warm, friendly and supportive team. If this position appeals to you and you have the right skills necessary, then please apply on-line for immediate consideration www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=235114 My client is looking for an Accredited Financial Investigations Officer for a temporary period. You will be required to work alongside the Housing Benefit Investigations team and Department of Works & Pensions to investigate those who involved in Housing Benefit Fraud Your duties will include, but not be limited to: *Carrying out financial investigations with a view to the restraint and seizure of the assets of those convicted of Housing Benefit Fraud. *Conducting investigations into assets that appeared to represent the proceeds of crime, operating under Part 5 & 8 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. *Conducting criminal confiscation investigations and formulate a statement of findings which will be used in Court *Attending briefings with a view to becoming involved in the arrest operation where your financial investigation will form part of the evidential and prosecution process. *Making applications at Crown Court for production orders and restraint orders. *Attending Magistrates Court and Crown Court for hearings, providing evidence where necessary The ideal candidate for this role will have undertaken the Proceeds of Crime - Financial Investigations training under NPIA. This role has the potential to last up to 30th September, so please apply today for immediate consideration. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=235111 Badenoch & Clark recruit exclusively for the Insolvency Service and are continuously looking for candidates for Company Vetter positions. We expect a rise in these positions throughout 2010. The role: The work of a Company Vetter mainly comprises handling cases of company liquidation that require further investigation. This involves initial vetting of cases allocated and conducting detailed enquiries in relation to company affairs. Candidates applying to this role should have business acumen as well as the ability to read and interpret P&L accounts, balance sheets and other financial information. Company Vetters will have to interview company directors face-to-face at length in order to gain a detailed understanding of the company's situation. Therefore candidates applying to this position will be required to demonstrate the following: *Business acumen and ability to understand financial information *People management/customer facing experience *Ability to interview individuals at length Due to the location of these offices, candidate will need to have access to their own vehicle. This office is modern, open -plan and offers free on-site parking. This is an excellent opportunity to secure an on-going assignment with a well respected government department. If you think you have suitable experience for this position, please send your CV for consideration. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=235095 Our client, A large regional housing provider seeks an experienced Support worker to provide practical housing management support to Vulnerable adults including victims of Domestic violence. To work with them to overcome and integrate issues that are denying them the opportunity to live independently and achieve positive outcomes in their lives. You will be required to cover 2 sites based 3 days in Ipswich and 2 days in Felixstowe Working a total 35 hours per week with shifts and some weekends as required This is a temporary role for approx 3 months ongoing Job duties cover: Key working following support plans Resettlement Administration Participate in the day-to-day running of scheme Assessing support needs, drawing up, implementing monitoring and reviewing support plans to meet the individual needs of a diverse group of allocated service users. Co-ordinate maintain the package of support including personally providing support and accessing and monitoring other resources, including: * advocating on behalf of service users with other agencies * welfare benefits advice and budgeting skills * accessing resources from statutory and voluntary agencies * support related to individual needs * skills for living independently and successful maintenance of a tenancy Provide information and consult service users about services provided: actively encourage service user participation through facilitation of service user meetings and other activities. Implement procedures for service user selection and allocations in collaboration with Supported Housing Management team, including: * seeking referrals * Interviewing and assessing prospective service users. To liaise with the Senior Support Coordinator while supporting service users to: * avoid rent arrears * resolve conflict between service users * maximise incomes, particularly around welfare benefits * ensure health & safety requirements are met If you have a current CRB, the relevant skills and experience for this role then please apply immediately on-line so we may consider your application. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User. http://www.uktemps.co.uk/single.php?jobId=235090 My client bases in Somerset is looking for a Quality Checker to support their Benefits team for a temporary period. You will be required to check the work of assessment officers, making sure that Housing and Council benefit regulations are being adhered to and administered correctly, ensuring any errors are highlighted quickly and efficiently in order to reduce error rates and over-payments. You will also be required to undertake HBMS (Housing Benefit Matching Service) duties on behalf of the council, ensuring that you follow up on any mismatches from local government and their affiliate's databases and take the necessary action required with regard to the payment of Benefit In addition to this, the post holder will be completing the administration for secondary NDR 1 day per week, you will also sit on the panel to discuss rate relief for local businesses. Experience is not essential in this area; however it will put you in good stead if you can demonstrate past experience in undertaking similar duties in your work. You must have excellent IT skills and proven experience in working with the Academy processing system and Anite DIPs as well as up to date knowledge of all current legislation in relation to Housing & Council Tax Benefit For the right candidate this is an excellent opportunity to widen their skills, and broaden their experience within Benefits for Local Government This post has the potential to last up to 9 months and is offering up to £22 per hour LTD. www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.