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It’s time to stop counting on the courts to collect council tax arrears 04/08/2021 John Doyle calls on councils to rethink ineffective processes used to handle arrears and focus on communication, affordability, and vulnerability.
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Private Housing Standards Officer

£34,433 - £38,220 pro rata per annum

We are looking for a Private Housing Standards Officer, who will protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our residents Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Private Housing Standards Officer

£34,433 - £38,220 pro rata per annum

We are looking for a Private Housing Standards Officer, who will protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our residents Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Occupational Therapy Support Officer (Childrens Housing)

31537 - 34434

The postholder would deal with initial enquires and offer advice to families and other referrers, signposting to other services and sending out advice sheets. They would complete initial telephone assessments and record information to allow understanding Oxfordshire

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Project Officer Apprentice (Culture and Leisure)

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Salary first year 80% of LLW (London living wage),

Project Officer Apprentice (Culture and... Wandsworth Town and Twickenham Council Officers

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

OSCP Project Officer

£46142 - £49282

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Project Officer to lead and deliver multi agency improvement projects across the safeguarding system in Oxfordshire. This is a specialist change and transformation role, ideal for someone who enjoys collaborative Oxford

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council