London Borough of Merton

Legal Practice Support Officer (F/T)- Ref: 2537 Grade/Salary ME7 £31,524 - £32,931 per annum– Full time – Fixed term.   Welcome to the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) We provide a wide range of legal services to the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond, Sutton, Wandsworth and Royal Borough of Kingston, making us the largest local authority shared legal service in the country. About the role We are currently seeking to recruit one fixed term Practice Support Officers for one year to join our Practice Management team and help provide administrative and IT support to the organisation. About you We are looking for positive, adaptable people who relish working in a challenging, exciting environment and who are willing to engage and contribute fully to the success of the service as it continues to develop. So if you’re full of ideas, enthusiasm and hard-working values, then consider a career with the South London Legal Partnership What we offer  Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you. For more information or any questions about this role please contact Natasha Nahrwold at natasha.nahrwold@merton.gov.uk Click on the link below for more information and to apply! https://lnkd.in/eF8ZmRBr

2 x Paralegal Apprentice - Fixed term for 2years Apprenticeship grade £23,933 per annum pro rata Founded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth. SLLP is committed to being a high performing in-house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities. The partnership has 150-160 staff and a turnover of £11 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils. Operating at scale has enabled it to recruit and retain excellent staff and to provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs. We are seeking to recruit 2 Paralegals to join us. One into the Housing Litigation Team, the other into the Civil Litigation/Debt Litigation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated and highly skilled team where every team member is valued, supported and encouraged to be part of the team’s development and processes. As a Paralegal you will be an integral part of the team providing legal support to the team lawyers on a variety of housing and litigation matters. We are looking for candidates who can work flexibly and collaboratively within a high-pressure environment and are committed and dedicated to progressing in a career in law. In return, you will be supported to develop your skills in a nurturing environment, gaining valuable experience as you study towards obtaining a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Law (Paralegal).  SLLP’s Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve. If you think you have the skills/experience we are looking for and share the same values, then we want to hear from you. Closing date for applications is 23:59 on 21st  November 2024.   Please note that CV’s will not be considered.  Further information can be found at South London Legal Partnership | (join-sllp.com).  Or contact;           Lisa Wilson on 0208 274 5245 or lisa.wilson@merton.gov.uk         Agatha Okafor 0208-545-3381 agatha.okafor@merton.gov.uk                 Bernadette Reid 0208 274-5253 bernadette.reid@merton.gov.uk               Mansur Ahmed 020 8274 5299 mansur.ahmed@merton.gov.uk There will be an assessment day on 4th December 2024 at Merton Civic Centre for the candidates who pass the first stage. Successful candidates from there will then be invited for interview which will take place on either 10th  or 11th December 2024. URL to apply : https://lnkd.in/eiB8BtsC

IT Analyst (9 Month Fixed Term Contract) Part Time 3 days a week (21 Hours) Grade/Salary: ME11 £40,755 - £43,299 annum (pro-rata for 9 months) We are looking for an IT Analyst (Part Time 3 days a week 21 Hours) on an initial 9 month Fixed term Contract with potential to extend beyond this Business analysis skills along with supporting business applications such as the following is preferable but not essential: M3, Idox Cloud, MAYRISE/ALLOY, RingGo, 3sixty Parking, Taranto, 3sixty Environmental, ECINS, Exacom, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and integrations into back-office systems like MAYRISE/ALLOY and M3/Idox Cloud This is a rewarding and challenging role, working in an ambitious London Borough working to bring real improvements to people's experience of public services. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with relevant skills, experience and energy to support our existing systems and users across departments, whilst also being involved in exciting change projects as part of the council's IT transformation programme. The ideal candidate will be self-starter and customer focused professional with experience of working in an IT systems support role within a large, complex business service. You will be experienced in analysing, developing and implementing solutions to challenging technical problems, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, participating in projects, and comfortable with communicating at both technical and business levels. You will be joining a professional and friendly team with a diverse range of experience and knowledge. Merton Council additionally offers hybrid working, excellent holiday entitlement, and a competitive salary, and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. We are situated in the Merton Civic Centre, which is opposite to Morden Underground Station on the Northern Line. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations, and are near Wimbledon, which is part of The London Borough of Merton. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Jose Diaz at: jose.diaz@merton.gov.uk For you to be considered for this role, you must complete the four shortlisting selection questions fully and appropriately. These are the equivalent of a first interview, your responses will be scored, and you will be invited to interview accordingly. Please note that the job advertisement may be closed earlier than advertised depending on the volume of applications received. We will be reviewing applications as and when received. URL to apply : https://lnkd.in/eYtCkGP7

About the role Sensory Support Team 0-25yrs -London Borough of Merton Lead Teacher for Children with Vision Impairment (QTVI) 1.0 FTE MPS + SEN2 + TLR2 + Inner London weighting + essential car allowance. Available Easter 2025 We are seeking a Qualified and experienced Teacher of children with Vision You will advise the Sensory Service Manager and colleagues within the team about good practice in the education of children with VI. Expertise in specialist technologies used to remove barriers to learning for children and young people with VI is vital. Therefore you will hold the Mandatory Qualification in VI. You will also manage a personal caseload including both advisory and direct teaching support for children with VI. You will contribute to the development of policy and practice within the service to meet the challenges of changes at national and local level. An in-depth knowledge of the requirements for safeguarding and child protection, strategies is essential as well as knowledge of current SEND policy and practice, especially as it affects teaching and learning within provision for the sensory impaired. You will be enthusiastic, flexible, and able to work in a variety of settings as part of a service and multi-disciplinary team. Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you. Closing date for applications 25th November 2024 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 9th December 2024 For an informal discussion please ring Sarah Rendell, Manager, Sensory Support Service on 07852 768 639 or email sarah.rendell@merton.gov.uk Click on the link below for more information and to apply! https://lnkd.in/epWDxZfs

Casual Care Officer - Ref: 2500 Grade/ Salary – ME5 - £28,521 - £28,929 per annum pro rata Hourly rate Mon - Fri £17.496 - £17.75 (enhanced hourly rate for weekends Sat - Sun £25.30 - £25.66)– Part time - Casual Brightwell Specialist out of school provision - Mitcham, Surrey Brightwell is run by Merton Council and provides an after school, weekend and school holiday service for children with disabilities and complex needs aged from 6 to 18 years of age. We are seeking to recruit suitably experienced casual/bank staff, to join the existing team of skilled and enthusiastic staff team. Are you committed to ensuring better outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs? It is essential that you have experience of working with children or young people who have disabilities and complex needs and that you can demonstrate the skills that you have in this area. Brightwell is open after school during term time, casual staff would work Mon -Fri 2:30pm - 8:30pm, Saturdays 8:30am - 6:30pm and Sundays 8:30am - 2:30pm plus school holidays, 9:30am - 3:30pm. We are looking for Casual Care Officers who are able to commit to working a variety of add hoc shifts as and when required by the service. Additional Information -We pride ourselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. -As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. -We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer. For more information please contact Angie Thompson, Manager – 020 8274 5380 Click on the link below for more information and to apply! https://lnkd.in/eKkfFdxr

Head of Practice Grade/Salary - Management Grade 1/2 - £80,934- £87,330 per annum We are seeking a new Head of Practice to lead and develop all the non-law elements of SLLP’s legal practice. You will have a solid track record of developing and embedding best practice, innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery of a large legal practice or an equivalent setting. Excellent leadership skills will be key, as will the ability to engage successfully with SLLP staff, clients across the five Boroughs and external stakeholders. Managing a budget of circa £11 million, financial acumen will also be essential. SLLP’s Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We aim to attract and retain a workforce which reflects the diverse communities we serve. If you think you have the skills/experience we are looking for and share the same values, then we want to hear from you. Please contact Julie Oldhamstead on julie.oldhamstead@merton.gov.uk to arrange an informal telephone call to discuss the role further. For more information about SLLP visit South London Legal Partnership | (join-sllp.com) Click on the link below for more information and to apply for it! https://lnkd.in/eZaeV4Be

Adult Social Care and Public Health Communications and Engagement Officer Grade / Salary: ME12 £42,324 - £45,510 per annum We have an exciting opportunity for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our team to lead on adult social care and public health.  This will involve taking a data driven approach and thinking creatively about how to reach and engage meaningfully with residents across our diverse borough to drive behaviour change and link those who need it with the right support. The role also involves showcasing the work of our dedicated professionals, whose care and commitment protect our most vulnerable residents and enable others to remain as independent as possible.  For further information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eEyaiY8h

It’s National Care Leavers Week 2024, and the Local Government Association has featured our ‘Cooking with Friends’ programme as part of their Step Ahead campaign, which showcases best practice. ‘Cooking with Friends’, a weekly group cooking session for care leavers, is more than a skills course – it’s a space where friendships are formed, confidence is built, and independence is nurtured. The video shows the ways in which cooking together each week helps to build a sense of community and belonging, as well improve essential life skills. The film is a testament to the creativity our team use to support care leavers, watch to hear more about the project from the officers (including Rosemary Frimpong and Sukpal Uppal) who deliver it, Cabinet Member Cllr Usaama Kaweesa, and the young people who benefit. Want to join an outstanding children’s social care team that change young lives every day? We’re looking for experienced staff to join us in Merton, see our vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/ecgBZC8b #NCLW https://lnkd.in/esPBXpxr

As part of a series of events this #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, we visited the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden before Friday Prayers to share information about hate crime and how to report it. We are proud to be such a diverse borough, where everyone is valued and hate crime is not tolerated.  

IT ANALYST - Grade/Salary: ME9/ME11 £35,577 - £41,808 per annum The Corporate IT Business Systems Team are looking for an enthusiastic IT Analyst, who has a positive approach to work and is keen to learn and develop their skills. The role will require you to work as a member of a dynamic team to provide support and contribute to on-going improvements of the Council's corporate systems. For further information and to apply, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eZEnYBPD