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Job Description Do you want to use your interest and expertise in project management to support the delivery of essential services to East Sussex residents? If you are passionate about ensuring workplaces are comfortable and safe through maintaining and improving the built environment, this could the job for you! This role is within a busy vibrant team providing management of construction projects on ESCC corporate buildings to ensure that this stock of buildings are maintained to a high standard. The portfolio of buildings ranges from corporate office buildings, libraries, children &amp; Family centres and care homes to listed buildings and ancient monuments. We are looking for someone who has delivered construction projects of all sizes, enjoys working in a team environment , can carry out inspections against building maintenance related issues and wants to have a positive impact on the local environment. As a Building Maintenance Surveyor with East Sussex County Council, you will play a key role in maintaining our diverse property portfolio. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering both planned and reactive maintenance projects, ensuring buildings operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory requirements. This is a varied and rewarding role within our Property Maintenance team, contributing directly to the Council's commitment to providing safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient buildings. You will support carbon reduction initiatives, promote best practice, and help identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Your work will make a tangible difference to the performance and reliability of essential services across East Sussex's corporate buildings. We are looking for candidates who can : <ul><li>Provide building maintenance services and deliver works and projects identified, including specifying and managing minor projects. Deliver a portfolio of projects.</li><li>Manage and monitor external consultants and contractors to ensure that all projects are designed, delivered, and controlled effectively at a consistently high level.</li><li>Deliver high quality technical advice and services. Use technical knowledge to audit or analyse situations and data to aid in ensuring regulatory or technical compliance of others.</li><li>Ensure that work and projects are delivered within agreed resources and assist with budget/resource management in accordance with council policies and procedures.</li></ul>Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview. Interviews will be taking place in January 2026. If you are unavailable on the date of interview let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. This role will allow you to develop your technical expertise and gain experience in assessing building fabric and general maintenance issues, specifying &amp; overseeing construction works, and providing technical advice to colleagues, contractors, and clients. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Chris Dennis, Building Maintenance Lead (Non-Schools) at <a href="mailto:christopher.dennis@eastsussex.gov.uk" target="_blank">christopher.dennis@eastsussex.gov.uk</a> to request a MS teams call or phone call. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex! About Us Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure &amp; Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record</a>. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a> If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Building Maintenance Surveyor

Overview Believe in People? The best people have one thing in common. They care. At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest. Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our services? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Coordinator to join our team who have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs. Location: Tunbridge Wells Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week Full time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35* Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. Responsibilities About the Role: <ul><li>Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.</li><li>Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.</li><li>Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused detoxification plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.</li><li>Collaborate with other organisations and the community to enhance the recovery resources available to service users by referring them to mutual aid groups and other networks.</li><li>Advocate for the involvement of family members, service users, and the community.</li><li>Serve as a voice for service users in accessing partnership services.</li><li>Work closely with service users to facilitate their social (re)integration, enabling them to lead fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. This includes promoting recovery, resilience, peer support, and self-determination.</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Possess knowledge and experience in delivering interventions for service users affected by opiate use.</li><li>Excel in both verbal and written communication, with proficient IT skills.</li><li>Demonstrate proactive qualities, working independently with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.</li><li>Hold a strong understanding of mental health interventions, services, and best practices.</li><li>Thrive as a supportive team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with a diverse range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to navigate change effectively, always prioritising the needs of service users.</li><li>Recognise the significance of information governance processes and commit to adhering to all necessary safeguards.</li><li>Pursue continuous learning opportunities to enhance your professional knowledge and skills, while also contributing to the growth and development of your colleagues.</li></ul>What We Offer: <ul><li>25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years.</li><li>A dedicated 'Wellness' hour each week, access to a 'Wellness' hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Participation in a contributory pension scheme.</li><li>A wide range of benefits, including discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.</li><li>A warm and supportive team environment.</li><li>Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.</li><li>Refer a Friend Scheme.</li></ul>Ready to Begin Your Journey with Change Grow Live? Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. Direct applications only - we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Rehannah Houghton- Judge | <a href="mailto:r.houghtonjudge@cgl.org.uk" target="_blank">r.houghtonjudge@cgl.org.uk</a> This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Recovery Coordinator

Do you have a passion for helping to prevent and end single homelessness and rough sleeping? If yes, the post we're seeking to fill could be for you. We're looking to recruit a full time Single Homeless Pathway Worker, on a 12 month fixed term contract (any extension dependent on future funding), to support a caseload of clients who are rough sleeping, or are at risk of rough sleeping, helping them to access appropriate services and accommodation. Main Responsibilities: <ul><li>Agree support plans with clients on the key areas they need support with and monitor this across time to ensure progress is being made</li><li>To support the commissioned assertive Outreach Service to identify and respond to reports of newly identified rough sleepers to begin support away from the streets of Tunbridge Wells</li><li>Prevent rough sleeping by engaging with people who have accommodation and a 'street lifestyle' i.e. begging, street drinking etc and liaise with relevant housing support services to ensure their accommodation is sustained.</li><li>Complete referrals to supported accommodation schemes and support client to attend assessments and signups for accommodation where required.</li><li>Assist clients with identifying private rentals and contacting landlords/agents.</li><li>Provide intensive in-reach support to single homeless clients in various forms of temporary accommodation, including support for those clients with complex needs in housing first/housing led accommodation.</li><li>Help clients to become tenancy ready, ensuring they are able to manage their property and rent/bills to minimise temporary accommodation charge arrears.</li><li>When ready, support and encourage clients to access employment to increase their independence.</li></ul>About you: We are seeking someone with experience of working with single/homeless and/or vulnerable people that have multiple and complex support needs, such as substance misuse and mental health issues. You must have excellent communication skills including the ability to positively influence, negotiate and problem solve, for example, to engage with new rough sleepers who may not want to engage with services and help overcome the challenges which may be barriers to securing accommodation You must also be able to effectively manage a caseload of clients and their support plans, using your own initiative, and be able to prioritise your own workload and plan ahead effectively. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check What we offer: <ul><li>Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure that offers further increases at 1 years' and 2 years'. As well as an annual cost of living review. </li><li>Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.</li><li>Free staff parking</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.</li><li>Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE - Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme - Employer contribution of 19.7%.</li><li>This is a front line role operating Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm, in supportive and friendly team of 3.</li><li>Development; with this will come opportunities for progression and development.</li><li>Take a look here at all the additional benefits that we offer.</li></ul>Equal Opportunities Tunbridge Wells - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Safeguarding The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment. Advert closing: 7 December 2025 Interviews to be held: 12 December 2025 Salary range <ul><li>£30,689 per year</li></ul>

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