HR Assistant

We are recruiting for a HR Assistant for the Lambeth Council

 

Person specification

Technical Skills, Core Competencies and Other Attributes

The person who wishes to fulfil the role of Human Resources Assistant is expected to demonstrate the following throughout their work:

Technical Skills

Description

Core Skills

Understands what databases are used at the Council and how data is gathered, organised and extracted
Understands what a career pathway is and how they could be deployed across the Council
Inform and advise managers and employees about HR Policy & Procedure and implement guidelines in relation to the Policy & Procedure
Utilise the Contact Point system and the information it provides to understand the correct HR team to direct the work to
Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues in the Council
Provide accurate and appropriate advice to line managers in order to train and support them to follow processes effectively and with minimal risk
Implement guidelines on HR Policy & Procedure (as well as processes and principles), in order to keep employees and line managers aware of the latest practice and their responsibilities
Ability to learn appropriate UK employment and discrimination law and apply this in their role in order to ensure employee’s rights are protected  the Council is not subject to any legal challenge
Ability to evaluate data and establish key insights, identify and highlight key trends / changes to trends in financial, people and / or performance indicators (when approaching HR casework)

 

Core Competencies

Description

Problem Solving

Understand common issues based on existing knowledge, suggests improvements to current ways of working, completes tasks independently in a timely manner

Evidence Base

Ability to analyse and interpret data to identify and highlight key trends, as well as integrate external sources of data to ensure a broad level of analysis

Communications & Influence

Ability to communicate appropriately using approved methods for the target audience. Inform others in a simple and easy way, and clarify to check understanding

Curious

Ability to collect and synthesize relevant data to analyse complex problems and evaluate situations based on previous experience

Collaborative

Contribute to team meetings and supports group decisions. Helps colleagues under pressure and ensure they receive positive feedback and encouragement. Shows good listening skills and shares views respectively

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Advocate for diversity of perspective in the work they produce and is aware of the impact of their area and delivery of their role on the EDI agenda. Escalates and challengers non inclusive behaviour where required

 

Attributes

Criteria

Experience:

Desirable but not essential

Experience of working in an HR department in a customer focused organisation, proactively facilitating and leading change
Experience of applying HR policies and processes in a shared service centre environment

 

 

 

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Purpose of Job:

 

To be responsible to The Performance and Operations Manager (Daytime or Out-of-hours Operations):

 

In this role you will be helping to relieve the pressure on the NHS by supporting vulnerable and elderly people in their own homes. As a Falls Community Responder (FCR) you will often be first person on scene to provide assistance following a service user fall. This role ensures service users receive treatment sooner and enables them to stay in their own home and maintain their independence whilst improving both short and long term, physical and mental health outcomes.

 

 

This role requires a clean driving license for a manual car and is subject to an enhanced DBS check

 

Main Duties

 

Respond to and assess service users following a dispatch to people after a fall in their own home

 

Act with empathy and compassion to service users who have fallen, delivering clinical support for minor injuries to enable service users recovery

 

Coordinate appropriate treatment and care to service users within the values and behaviors o in accordance with policies and procedures

 

Accurately complete all documentation relating to service users, vehicles and equipment to be submitted in accordance with policies and procedures

 

Accurately record relevant information at the scene and liaise with third parties

 

Deliver a holistic care approach with social prescribing, including referral and signposting

 

Ability to use manual handling falls equipment in accordance with training and policy (

 

Ability to work safely and confidently on your own and in a range of situations

 

Drive the service vehicle in accordance with our driving policy.

 

Carry out vehicle and equipment checks at the start of and during each shift to ensure the readiness of the vehicle, equipment and consumables. Report all defects and damage in accordance with policies and procedures.

 

Participate in team meetings and actively contribute to the smooth running and development of the service

 

Actively engage in one to ones, annual appraisal, audits and feedback

 

Attend and pass required training and engage in CPD to the required competencies

 

Perform any other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualifications of the post-holder

Location: Woolwich

Hybrid: No The successful candidate will be required to work 12 hour shift patterns (4 on 4 off) including nights, weekends, and bank holidays to support the service when needed.

Salary:  £16.82 (PAYE) £20.96 (Umbrella) p/hour

IR35 Status: Inside          

Hours:   Variable

Closing Date: 20.09.24

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Purpose of Job:

 

To be responsible for:

 

i) Supporting the delivery of the data transformation requirements of the Supporting Families Programme (SFP)

ii) Supporting the data collection, analysis and reporting requirements relating to SFP

iii) Lead the data work (identification and case tracking) required to support the successful submission of payment by results (PBR) claims

 

Main Duties:

Work closely with the SF data lead and other key staff to being together the key data sources required to identify families that meet the SF criteria, and identify opportunities to tap into new data sources
Work with corporate data colleagues to develop technical solutions to matching large and complex datasets to track families’ progress against the SF outcomes framework
Lead on the live tracking of family progress and the completion of quarterly PBR returns to central government
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Support the development and completion of regular performance reporting and analysis that evidences progress against the Supporting Families objectives that informs strategic and operational decision-making
Lead on the completion of additional / ad-hoc reporting processes as dictated by central government, ensuring robust processes are in place to meet these requirements
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Attend pan London SF data network meetings as required
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To undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post’s duties.
Where necessary for the job role or appropriate for continued development in the role, the post holder may be required to participate in training and development courses made available via the Council’s Apprentice Levy funding.
To undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Council’s Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies.
To perform all duties in line with Council’s staff values showing commitment to improving residents lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council.
This post requires a Standard DBS and will be supported by Safer Recruitment tools
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Key deliverables

High quality administration that strengthens Southwark360 Programme PMO offering.
Produce clear, concise programme documentation e.g., Board minutes, Highlight Reports, slide decks, org charts.
Analyse key programme reports & data and summarise findings.
Administer the Southwark360 SharePoint site.

 

 

Required experience/skills

A strong understanding of the current and emerging ERP technology landscape
Have a high level of practical knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and Project Management tools.
Have a broad knowledge of the key areas that make up programme and project management including planning, risk and issues, finance tracking.
You will have the ability to provide quality administration to the Southwark360 programme and related Governance boards.
Be able to undertake a range of administrative duties including, recording actions, undertaking research and analysis, drafting reports and documents, proof reading key Southwark360 programme documentation.
Update and maintain the Southwark360 SharePoint site ensuring version control principles are adhered to and tracked.
Assist in the planning and delivery of Southwark360 programme meetings and workshops.
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Ability to think ahead, work to deadline and manage workload to prioritise.
Have a flexible approach and be supportive to work colleagues.
Develop and maintain relationships across all areas of the business for the benefit of programme delivery
Have the ability to build and develop relationships across all areas of the Southwark360 programme and business.
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Location: Tooley Road

Hybrid: Yes

Salary:  £158 (PAYE) £203 (Umbrella) p/day

IR35 Status: Inside          

Hours:   9.00-17.30

Closing Date: 01.09.24

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Please note: This role is office based 5 days per week and the candidate must have an enhanced DBS.

 

Purpose of Job:

To be responsible to Team Leader, Client Affairs, HAS Financial Services for:

To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive, and expert Client Affairs function for Adults Social Care. To include all aspects of Court of Protection Deputyship, DWP Appointeeship and property protection in accordance with the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s policies and procedures and in accordance with all statutory requirements.
To ensure all aspects of property protection and organisation of funerals are delivered, acting on behalf of and protecting and promoting the financial interests of clients
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Main Duties:

1) Responsible for the expert and effective discharge of the Appointeeship/deputyship functions. To include acting on behalf of, protecting and promoting the financial interests of clients, ensuring that all statutory obligations are fulfilled – including preparation/submission of applications, maximising benefits, and accurately maintaining receipts and payments of resident’s funds.

2) Manage, review and plan clients’ budgets – including the reconciliation of client accounts, resolving financial issues, revising, and resetting payment schedules and liaising with financial institutions. To include the accurate and efficient recording, filing and retention of information and maintenance of appropriate audit trails for subsequent retrieval.

3) To support the function of selling and renting property, where necessary, instructing estate agents, solicitors, and other professionals. Liaising with professionals to invest clients’ funds appropriately and in their best interests. Commissioning services from, negotiating contracts with and building links with tradesman in connection with the clearing, renovation, upkeep and improvement of clients’ properties. Ensuring that these works are carried out within budget, to a satisfactory standard and in a timely fashion.

 

Location: Woolwich

Hybrid: Yes

Salary:  £21 (PAYE) £26 (Umbrella) p/hour

IR35 Status: Inside          

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Closing Date: 18.08.24

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