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We offer: 14% Shift allowance, salary-linked pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.About us: A Border Control facility has been set up in Ashford on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20. This site provides the customs and transit checks required for hauliers imported food checks to ensure that goods comply with the statutory duties to safeguard public health.We are recruiting staff to conduct Official Controls – and be responsible for carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high-risk food not of animal origin, in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain and protect against bio security threats.The Role: Reporting to the Principal Port Health Officer you will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. Conducting Official Controls you will be carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain. In addition you will direct the work and activities of the Technical Officer, and Technical Assistant.Who are we looking for? It is essential that you have suitable qualification(s) to undertake import controls at Border Control Posts as defined by the FSA Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance (normally MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health plus Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board EHRB (CIEH)), along with having:Evidence of continual professional development Enforcement experience relevant to food control work Strong skills and knowledge relevant to food control, health and safety, and public health functions The ability to interpret and analyse legislation, statutory guidance, technical updates and good practice Competency in IT systems including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software Willingness and ability to work a shift pattern over 24 hours/7 days per week/365 days per yearAs an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Marie Connolly on 0300 0424557Click to view <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/bthbmdbq/shift-pattern-dec-2025.xlsx" target="_blank">Shift Patten</a>Click to view a<a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/n1mhmo42/6894a-7158a-port-health-officer-senior-port-health-officer-dec-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a> - When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential requirements. Applications that only address desirable criteria, or do not provide sufficient evidence against the essential criteria, will not progress to the next stage.We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Visit the jobs page of our website <a href="http://www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs</a>We offer a competitive remuneration package, an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community





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Ashford Borough Council

Senior Port Health Officer

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 
Salary: £39,862 – 42,839 + £3,000 golden hello
Location: Civic Centre, Wyre (Regular travel throughout the Borough required)
Are you a qualified Environmental Health professional ready to make a tangible, positive impact on public health and the environment? Join Wyre Council and take the lead in enforcing vital environmental protection and community safety legislation across our beautiful coastal and rural borough.
This is more than just an enforcement role; it’s an opportunity to use your expertise to resolve complex statutory nuisance issues, regulate Environmental Permitting, and shape local planning, directly improving the quality of life for our 110,000+ residents.
What You'll Be Doing: The Impact
We’re looking for a proactive officer to manage a varied and challenging caseload. You will be empowered to take ownership of complex environmental issues, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team.
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<li>Frontline Investigations: Lead on service complaints and scheduled inspections related to noise, drainage, contaminated land, and statutory nuisance.</li>
<li>Permitting &amp; Planning: Process applications/variations for Environmental Permitting and provide expert consultation responses on planning and licensing submissions.</li>
<li>Enforcement &amp; Justice: Draft and serve formal notices, prepare comprehensive legal case files, and represent the council in legal proceedings where necessary.</li>
<li>Community Advisor: Act as a trusted source of advice, interpreting complex legislation for the public and local businesses, and collaborating with external agencies.</li>
<li>Strategic Input: Contribute to corporate projects within the Council, ensuring the Environmental Protection &amp; Community Safety Team meets its key service objectives.</li>
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What We're Looking For (Your Skills &amp; Qualifications)
You must meet the essential criteria below. We highly value initiative, a flexible approach, and a commitment to our Customer Focused values.
Essential:
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<li>A Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health.</li>
<li>EHORB Registered.</li>
<li>Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of Environmental Protection and associated legislation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports and use your initiative to work effectively without constant supervision.</li>
<li>A full UK Driving Licence and ownership of an acceptable means of mobility throughout the Borough.</li>
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Desirable: (Helpful, but not essential):
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<li>Experience across all aspects of Environmental Protection.</li>
<li>A Noise Diploma or similar qualification.</li>
<li>Experience in inspecting and regulating installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.</li>
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Why Wyre Council?
We believe in supporting our team’s professional and personal lives, fostering a culture that is Collaborative and Innovative.
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<li>Competitive Salary &amp; Grade 9 Pay: £39,862 – 42,839 + £3,000 golden hello</li>
<li>Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave and a robust local government pension scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>Work-Life Balance: Access to our flexible working scheme and time off in lieu for essential work outside of normal office hours.</li>
<li>Support for Mobility: Casual Car User Allowance paid at the middle band.</li>
<li>Development: Commitment to training and professional development, including a willingness to support you in undertaking relevant qualifications.</li>
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Join our mission to build a safe, sustainable, and thriving environment for all in Wyre.
Next Step: Apply Today!
Ready to take your next career step with a council that values your expertise? Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience against the essential criteria.
The deadline for applications is 7th December.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We welcome all applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity in their work.

Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 + £3,000 golden hello

Our Border Control Facility on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20 provides the customs and transit checks required for hauliers following Brexit.The services at the Border Control Facility are being delivered through functional teams covering 24 hour and 7 day week pattern of operation and we are looking for an officer to manage assigned staff in the service.You will have extensive experience in food control as you will be responsible for acting as lead signatory for fishery products and composite goods along with:Conducting Official Controls including carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin. Undertaking checks of organic food, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, animal composites and other relevant controlled goods. Managing assigned staff within the service and take lead responsibility for aspects of Border Control Post work.To make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the Ashford Border BCP health protection and business objectives it is essential that you have MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health and Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board EHRB (CIEH).In addition you will have extensive enforcement experience covering a wide range of food areas including inspection of premises, monitoring and food sampling plus prosecution experience, along with experience in:Operational and/or technical lead role within a food related service Managing of people &amp;/or and resources including performance managementAs an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Karis Valli on 01233 330204.Click to view <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/bthbmdbq/shift-pattern-dec-2025.xlsx" target="_blank">Shift Pattern</a>Click to view a <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashford.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2Fadxitemo%2F7039a-7040a-7041a-7042a-principal-port-health-officer-oct-2025.docx&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJudy.janson%40ashford.gov.uk%7C3d54f56ed43648884adc08de0bdaecb0%7C66a338a5cfb74d1e9354d346e02c3a75%7C0%7C0%7C638961232207110285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JtIfR1Qpx33Vw4fd%2BAf3Xl3OQacXwD%2FmUWujj0GKVvU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Job Description</a>Candidates who do not meet all the essential criteria for the role they are applying for will not be shortlisted. When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential requirements. Applications that only address desirable criteria, or do not provide sufficient evidence against the essential criteria, will not progress to the next stage.We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.When Applying: Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces CommunityWhen submitting an application form - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community<ul></ul>

Principal Port Health Officer

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Grade / Salary - ME13 - £48,003 - £52,194&nbsp; per annum

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The Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) hosted by Merton Council is one of the largest Environmental Health Services in London, with the Food and Safety Team responsible for overseeing more than 6,000 food businesses in Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. The area covered is diverse in nature and includes a variety of high profile and interesting venues, such as Wimbledon Tennis, AFC Wimbledon, Twickenham Rugby, Battersea Power Station, New Covent Garden and Hampton Court Flower Show.
We have an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic qualified professionals to join our team of dedicated Food and Health and Safety officers to deliver the food safety, health and safety and infectious disease function across the RSP boroughs.
As an authorised officer you will manage and deliver food hygiene and standards inspections of all premises type, including approved food premises. You will investigate complaints and accidents, using your knowledge, skills and experience, and applying the necessary behaviours.
You will mentor and supervise technical staff, sharing your knowledge and experience.
You should have a real passion for improving the environment and public health by engaging with our communities and businesses. You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.
Whilst our administrative base in in London Borough of Merton, we operate hybrid working and provide touchdown points in all boroughs. There will be an opportunity for candidates to express a preference as to their preferred principal location.&nbsp;
You will be willing to work across the RSP though you will have an agreed principal borough.
If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, then this could be the place for you.
You must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with post-qualification, experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.
What we offer:
Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday, and flexible hybrid working along with essential car user allowance and mileage scheme for officers using their car for work.
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
<a href="https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us#toc-family-friendly-policies-and-flexible-benefits" target="_blank">Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council</a>
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Laura Aston (Food and Safety Manager) on 020 8288 5670
Closing date for all applications is midnight on 26th January 2026
However, please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be called in before the closing date if they meet the criteria







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Principal Environmental Health Practitioner

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<h4>People Business Partner</h4>
Salary:&nbsp;FTE £38,000 (Pro rata) Location:&nbsp;MyActive Leek (opening 2026) - with travel across Staffordshire Moorlands and High Peak Contract Type:&nbsp;3 days per week (24hrs), or 4 days per week (32hrs) Reports to:&nbsp;Managing Director
Closing date:&nbsp;02/02/26 at 5pm
We’re looking for a people professional who can balance empathy with expertise, and who enjoys seeing the real impact of their work.
You’ll play a key role in delivering our organisational purpose by creating the culture and people practices that make MyActive a great place to work. This varied role will also provide trusted HR advice, support positive change, and make sure our people policies and processes are not just compliant, but meaningful and empowering.
If you would like&nbsp;an informal chat about the role, please email Lisa Bond via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alliancehr@myactive.uk" target="_blank">alliancehr@myactive.uk</a>


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People Business Partner

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<h2>Job overview</h2>

Egerton Primary School are seeking to appoint a Mid-Day Assistant.
The job holder is responsible for ensuring supervision of all pupils during the lunchtime period both in the dining area and during playground activities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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<li>Ensures the safety of pupils during the lunchtime period; taking into account pupil ages, disability and behaviour.</li>
<li>Arranges age-appropriate activities for pupils during inclement weather.</li>
<li>Ensures application of the school behaviour policy during this period, referring serious issues to the Midday Supervisor where applicable.</li>
<li>Refers to senior members of staff on duty in cases of emergency; or, if unable to contact staff, call for the public emergency services by dialling 999.</li>
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Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Weeks: 38 weeks per year
Actual salary based on hours worked: £3,812
Closing date: 12th January 2026
In return we will offer the successful candidate:&nbsp;
• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff&nbsp;
• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme&nbsp;
• Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;
For more information please contact the school on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin2@egerton.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin2@egerton.cheshire.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;or 01565 213 127. Alternatively, you can read more about the school on our website&nbsp;<a href="http://www.egerton.cheshire.sch.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.egerton.cheshire.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;
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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS).
In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.
The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.

Midday Assistant

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<h4>General Manager - MyActive Leek</h4>
Salary:&nbsp;£35,679 Location:&nbsp;MyActive Leek Contract Type:&nbsp;Full-time, site-based Reports to:&nbsp;Head of Operations
Closing date:&nbsp;02/02/26 at 5pm
We’re looking for a General Manager who can lead from the front, bring our values to life, and help shape the impact this outstanding facility can have on the Staffordshire Moorlands community.
You’ll be the heartbeat of the centre, responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment where everyone feels supported to move more, feel better, and live well. You’ll lead by example, empowering your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
If you would like&nbsp;an informal chat about the role, please email Ian Sales via <a href="mailto:ian.sales@myactive.uk" target="_blank">ian.sales@myactive.uk</a>

General Manager - MyActive Leek

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.

Adult Social Care encompasses a wide range of vital services covering;

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	<li>Commissioning Team – we commission and work with a number of providers, to ensure that people with care needs have access to a range of good quality support to enable them to live independent and fulfilling lives</li>
	<li>Social Work Services - we work with individuals who have care and support needs, and with their carers be they older or younger adults</li>
	<li>Occupational Therapy and Equipment Services - we aim to enhance people’s ability to live safely and independently in their home</li>
	<li>Internally Provided Services – we provide direct support to people enabling those in most need to live independent and fulfilled lives</li>
	<li>Business Systems and Continuous Improvement - we provide a range of services including Financial Assessments, provider payment processing and Business Systems administration. The Business Systems team provide support to Adult Social Care, Children’s Services and Education Services.</li>
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This is an exciting time to join us as we work to put adults and their carers at the heart of everything we do. Specifically, if you are social workers, occupational therapists or social care professionals who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for adults and their carers we will help you make a difference through manageable caseloads, high-quality professional support, supervision and guidance and excellent learning and development opportunities
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? At Gosford Community Hub we offer day opportunities for adults with multiple and profound learning disabilities.&nbsp; We support many individuals who do not verbally communicate so our staff needs to pay attention to detail and think outside of the box to provide a high standard person-centred care.&nbsp;We are looking for warm, fun, bubbly, caring staff who are confident to run and plan activities that are inclusive for all in their local community. We work to maximise the opportunities, choices, and independence for all service users we support with a non-judgemental approach.&nbsp;Our goal is to provide a high standard of care for everyone who accesses the service promoting dignity, respect, and independence at all times.&nbsp;Work Pattern:Please note, the salary advertised is a full-time salary based on a 37-hour working&nbsp;week so will pro-rata accordingly for this role.&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? You will be committed to: &nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Achieving meaningful and memorable days for our service users - this will include planning and running any activities.</li><li>&nbsp;Ensuring all support needs are met throughout the day. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Creating opportunity and choice with dignity and respect.</li><li>&nbsp;Providing a safe environment where service users rights and wishes are upheld and listened to&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Promoting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of the people we support, empowering them to fulfill a meaningful life.&nbsp;</li></ul>You’ll need: &nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Patience and persistence to find ways to communicate effectively with service users</li><li>&nbsp;A willingness to work alone with service users as well as with colleagues. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Be physically able to carry out assessed manual handling, including hoisting, and pushing wheelchairs.</li><li>&nbsp;To meet the practical and personal care/support needs of the individuals we support. This can range from dietary/nutrition to medication needs.&nbsp;</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 2nd of February&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Support Assistant

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>The Pensions Service is seeking a highly motivated and performance-driven individual to join our Pensions Projects Team as a Pensions Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to delivering outstanding customer service and who can demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to pension administration.In this role, you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of pension administration while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and meeting critical deadlines within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).Additional Information Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.If you have any queries please contact <a href="mailto:charlotte.pereira@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlotte.pereira@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> <h2>Additional information</h2>Experience of working within the LGPS and ideally experience in a similar role would be advantageous. Your excellent communication skills and confidence with analysing pension issues and offering sound, reliable and professional information will enable you to explain clearly complex pension issues to non-specialists.You will be able to pay high attention to detail to ensure all tasks are processed efficiently and accurately in line with the LGPS regulations using a variety of MS Office and IT resources.Previous experience using Altair and/or ERP is advantageous.We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role.Please see person specification for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Pensions Officer

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The Pensions Service is seeking a highly motivated and performance-driven individual to join our Pensions Projects Team as a Pensions Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to delivering outstanding customer service and who can demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to pension administration.In this role, you will be responsible for delivering all aspects of pension administration while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and meeting critical deadlines within the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).Additional Information Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.If you have any queries please contact <a href="mailto:charlotte.pereira@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlotte.pereira@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? The Pensions Officer role sits within the Projects team &nbsp;and is responsible for pension administration tasks including processing benefit calculations, data input and validation, responding to queries from members, employers, pensioners and dependents, peer check colleagues’ casework, updating/processing member records with the relevant information. &nbsp;This fast-paced customer facing role is critical to ensure casework is either dealt with immediately at the point of contact or is efficiently allocated to the appropriate casework team.Please see job description for further information about what this role involvesAbout you Experience of working within the LGPS and ideally experience in a similar role would be advantageous. Your excellent communication skills and confidence with analysing pension issues and offering sound, reliable and professional information will enable you to explain clearly complex pension issues to non-specialists.You will be able to pay high attention to detail to ensure all tasks are processed efficiently and accurately in line with the LGPS regulations using a variety of MS Office and IT resources.Previous experience using Altair and/or ERP is advantageous.We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role.Please see person specification for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.

Adult Social Care encompasses a wide range of vital services covering;

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	<li>Commissioning Team – we commission and work with a number of providers, to ensure that people with care needs have access to a range of good quality support to enable them to live independent and fulfilling lives</li>
	<li>Social Work Services - we work with individuals who have care and support needs, and with their carers be they older or younger adults</li>
	<li>Occupational Therapy and Equipment Services - we aim to enhance people’s ability to live safely and independently in their home</li>
	<li>Internally Provided Services – we provide direct support to people enabling those in most need to live independent and fulfilled lives</li>
	<li>Business Systems and Continuous Improvement - we provide a range of services including Financial Assessments, provider payment processing and Business Systems administration. The Business Systems team provide support to Adult Social Care, Children’s Services and Education Services.</li>
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This is an exciting time to join us as we work to put adults and their carers at the heart of everything we do. Specifically, if you are social workers, occupational therapists or social care professionals who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for adults and their carers we will help you make a difference through manageable caseloads, high-quality professional support, supervision and guidance and excellent learning and development opportunities
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? At Gosford Community Hub we offer day opportunities for adults with multiple and profound learning disabilities.&nbsp; We support many individuals who do not verbally communicate so our staff needs to pay attention to detail and think outside of the box to provide a high standard person-centred care.&nbsp;We are looking for warm, fun, bubbly, caring staff who are confident to run and plan activities that are inclusive for all in their local community. We work to maximise the opportunities, choices, and independence for all service users we support with a non-judgemental approach.&nbsp;Our goal is to provide a high standard of care for everyone who accesses the service promoting dignity, respect, and independence at all times.&nbsp;Work Pattern:Please note, the salary advertised is a full-time salary based on a 37-hour working&nbsp;week so will pro-rata accordingly for this role.&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this roleWho are we looking for? You will be committed to: &nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Achieving meaningful and memorable days for our service users - this will include planning and running any activities.</li><li>&nbsp;Ensuring all support needs are met throughout the day. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Creating opportunity and choice with dignity and respect.</li><li>&nbsp;Providing a safe environment where service users rights and wishes are upheld and listened to&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Promoting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of the people we support, empowering them to fulfill a meaningful life.&nbsp;</li></ul>You’ll need: &nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Patience and persistence to find ways to communicate effectively with service users</li><li>&nbsp;A willingness to work alone with service users as well as with colleagues. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Be physically able to carry out assessed manual handling, including hoisting, and pushing wheelchairs.</li><li>&nbsp;To meet the practical and personal care/support needs of the individuals we support. This can range from dietary/nutrition to medication needs.&nbsp;</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 2nd February&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours per week
Salary:&nbsp;SK14 (£40,278 per annum)
Contract:&nbsp;Permanent
Reporting to the Repairs Manager you will supervise our internal trades team who deliver reactive repairs to our properties.
You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focused, value for money service and manage resources to meet changing service demands.
This role is not politically restricted.

Repairs Supervisor

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? We are currently looking for warm, positive, and dedicated individuals to work in our Adult Social Care Services team, providing person-centered support to adults at Maurice Edelman&nbsp;HouseYou will promote independence and personalised approaches in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner; giving people choice and control over the services they are using and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals.Working alongside our dedicated team you will provide personal, practical, emotional, and social support to individuals, enabling them to have a great quality of life as important and valued members of the local community.This is a “hands-on” role in which no two days are the same. You will, therefore, &nbsp;be flexible, patient, and non-judgemental approach to your work, and be able to demonstrate and adapt excellent communication skills.This post is for&nbsp; 2 x 28&nbsp;hours per week.Please note, the salary advertised is a full-time salary based on a 37-hour working week so will pro-rata accordingly for this role.&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? In further detail, your key duties and responsibilities will be to:<ul><li>Ensure the rights of people who access our services are promoted at all times, ensuring that the principles of choice, control, dignity, respect, involvement, and empowerment are maintained.</li><li>Ensure that the emotional wellbeing of the people we support is respected in all aspects of service delivery, wherever possible enabling them to assert responsibility for their own lives and obtain and act in accordance with the consent of the person in regard to their care and treatment.</li><li>Help in creating opportunities and choices, so that each individual can achieve their desired outcomes and has appropriate control over the decision-making process about the service they may receive.</li><li>Promote the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing of the people we support including supporting people to access local facilities and opportunities.</li><li>Meet the practical and personal care and support needs of the people who access the service (this may include practical support with their dietary and nutritional needs and hands-on care tasks where applicable).</li><li>Assist and support with the administration of prescribed medicines in line with departmental policy and guidance complying with local protocols or instructions which ensure that a proper medication administration procedure is adhered to.</li></ul>For further information please contact <a href="mailto:dawn.kaye@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.kaye@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 2nd, 3rd February 2026About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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We are looking for a passionate and effective Library Services Manager to lead the service through the next stage of our transformation.
Following a recent change in our service model, Croydon libraries now operate nine full time library buildings and an outreach service delivering activities and engagement across our communities. We are investing in our library buildings and developing our partnerships with Croydon’s dynamic culture, health and community sectors.&nbsp;
This role will work strategically to continue developing our library offer, building relationships across the council and the borough to reach more residents with quality books, information, digital support and creative programmes and events.&nbsp; The successful candidate will need strong partnership working and people management skills and be familiar with working with culturally diverse communities and people with different needs. Experience managing budgets, developing funding applications and delivering funded projects is also important.
This role is an opportunity to make a huge difference in London’s most populous borough with an ambitious investment programme in culture and creativity.&nbsp;

Croydon Council

Library Services Manager

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/5402/Person_Specification_-_Reception_and_Admin_Assistant.pdf" target="_blank">Person_Specification_-_Reception_and_Admin_Assistant</a></li>
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Please apply online (see link below) or contact the school for further details, please DO NOT forward your CV.
Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.Equal Opportunities
The Corvus Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children&nbsp;and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.



Required as soon as possible
Sandhurst School is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Reception and Admin Assistant to join our friendly and supportive admin team.
The successful candidate should be&nbsp;confident&nbsp;and comfortable liaising with parents, staff and students.&nbsp;&nbsp;A background in an educational setting would be an advantage.
The applicant will need to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail together with strong interpersonal and communication skills.&nbsp; With the ability to multi-task whilst working under pressure with ever-changing priorities.
As the candidate develops, they will be asked to take on specific tasks and projects.
We are very proud of our students and our school, if you are interested in joining Sandhurst School and have the skills and qualities required for this post, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Training and support will be provided&nbsp;by&nbsp;the existing team of friendly and mutually supportive colleagues.
Grade/Salary Range:
Hours:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;37 hours per week term time only + 10 days non-term time
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday – Friday 8:15 am - 4:15pm (including 30 minues unpaid lunch break)
Grade: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BG-J-SP3
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25989 full time equivalent plus £729 fringe allowance
Actual Salary: £22,422 per annum inclusive of fringe allowance
To apply for this post please complete the online application form. Closing Date:&nbsp;Monday 19th January 2026 at 9.00am
Applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date, therefore please take the opportunity to apply as soon as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.
If you have the skills, drive and experience to develop this role, we would love to hear from you.
In January 2025 Ofsted reported that:
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&nbsp;“The school is well-led"
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"Pupils live up to the school’s values, showing respect for other and contributing to a positive school environment"
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"Pupils are happy and safe thanks to the warm relationships with staff and strong pastoral care."
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"The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. The school and the Trust have markedly improved the curriculum and how it is delivered."
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"The school has introduced clear expectations for high-quality teaching. This helps pupils to remember what they have been taught and produce high-quality work ".
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Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council.&nbsp; The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.
Sandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.
We reserve the right to carry out online searches should you be shortlisted for interview.&nbsp; We will ask shortlisted candidates to complete a self-declaration prior to interview.

Reception and Admin Assistant

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About UsHigh Trees is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' home, offering care in a 3 to 4 bed setting and welcoming children aged 7 to 18 at the time of referral. Our home is small and inviting, and we look after the individual needs of children with severe and complex learning disabilities and their families.Our dedicated and skilled staff team are keen to ensure that children who stay with us, whether full time or for short breaks, feel at home and feel safe, have many opportunities for both fun and learning and reach their full potential in a range of creative ways.We are ideally located in a lovely area, with a large, open garden with a patio area and are very much a part of the community. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5OiZtmeKpo" target="_blank">Watch our video here about working in Residential Childcare from our High Tree's Registered Manager!</a>About the RoleSalary: £29,159 - £30,584 per annum (includes weekend working allowance and Crawley Weighting Allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits) Working Pattern: Full time 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Crawley Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.As a Residential Childcare Worker at High Trees, you will provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for our children and young people to support their individual needs. Each day you will support a child's individual plan such as their morning routine, school attendance, developing independence skills and facilitating mealtimes along with family time. This deeply rewarding role, while at times challenging, lets you experience the joy of seeing young people celebrate their achievements. If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you - apply below!Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of English and literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.</li></ul>Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for English and any Childcare qualifications you hold.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<ul><li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05820 .To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A full employment history will be requested and covered for this role.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - High Trees

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



Gardener
Grade 3/4 £25,185 - £26,403
Location: Copse Road Depot, Fleetwood
Hours: 41.5 hours per week (summer, 26 weeks) / 32.5 hours per week (winter, 26 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
At Wyre, we take pride in the maintenance and presentation of our parks, open spaces, and cemeteries. To support this work, we are looking to recruit a Gardener who will help maintain our landscaped areas to the high standards our communities expect.
This is a hands-on role working as part of a dedicated team responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep of the borough’s green spaces. You will assist the Area Team Leader in delivering a high‑quality service across parks, open spaces, and cemeteries, ensuring these areas remain safe, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors.
What You’ll Do
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<li>Maintain parks, open spaces, cemeteries, and landscaped areas to agreed standards.</li>
<li>Use a range of grounds maintenance equipment, including hand tools, portable appliances, and ride‑on mowers.</li>
<li>Carry out general horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks across the borough.</li>
<li>Provide a uniformed, professional presence while undertaking duties.</li>
<li>Work effectively as part of a team to meet service standards.</li>
<li>Support safe working practices and contribute to a positive health and safety culture.</li>
<li>Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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<li>Previous experience maintaining parks, open spaces, or similar environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of good customer care practices.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
<li>Physically able to undertake the duties of the role.</li>
<li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and the Council’s values.</li>
<li>Reliable and able to demonstrate a consistent standard of service.</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
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<li>IOSH Working Safely (or equivalent).</li>
<li>Experience operating ride‑on mowers and grounds maintenance equipment.</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture or significant relevant experience.</li>
<li>PA1 &amp; PA6a Pesticide Application.</li>
<li>Understanding of fine turf and sports pitch maintenance.</li>
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What you’ll get in return:
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<li>The opportunity to work outdoors in a role that directly contributes to the appearance and enjoyment of Wyre’s green spaces.</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities, including grounds maintenance skills and equipment use.</li>
<li>A competitive salary with employer pension contributions.</li>
<li>24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service, plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>A supportive team environment where you can develop and grow.</li>
</ul>
To apply online and for more information about this vacancy, please visit our website <a href="http://www.wyre.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.wyre.gov.uk</a>.
We will be holding a recruitment drop-in session at the Wyre Council Copse Road Depot on 13 January from 9.00am for anyone that wants to come along and discuss the position or needs help with their application. No appointment necessary, simply turn up on the day from 9.00am
Closing date: 25 January 2026

Gardener

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We are looking for an experienced, improvement-focused manager to lead our Complaints &amp; Members Enquiries team. This is a key middle-management role with corporate reach helping to ensure complaints and Member Enquiries are handled consistently, lawfully, and with a strong focus on resolution, learning and service improvement. 
 
About the role 
 
You’ll lead a small team delivering high-quality corporate complaints and Member Enquiries work across the organisation (including coordinated complaints, statutory complaints and Ombudsman complaints). You’ll also work proactively with services to reduce avoidable complaints and escalation by improving customer experience and fixing root causes. 
 
This is a high-profile role with regular engagement with senior officers and elected members requiring strong judgement, confidence with data and performance reporting, and an ability to influence at pace. 
 
What you’ll be doing 
 
You will: 
 
 - Lead and motivate the team to deliver performance targets for Member Enquiries (MEQs) and complaints across corporate and departmental areas. 
 - Oversee corporate delivery for co-ordinated complaints, statutory complaints and Ombudsman complaints, including managing the Council’s relationship with the Local Government &amp; Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO). 
 - Act as case management system product owner, working with services and Digital colleagues to improve automation, insight and system performance. 
 - Drive continuous improvement: redesign processes, strengthen governance, tackle non-compliance, and embed learning and action planning with services. 
 - Lead on analysis and reporting—spotting themes, causes and opportunities for improvement, and presenting insight to senior leadership and political forums (e.g. DMTs, briefings and boards). 
 - Horizon scan for best practice and legislative / policy change in the complaints and Ombudsman landscape, translating learning into practical operational improvements. 
 
What we’re looking for 
 
You’ll bring: 
 
 - Strong people leadership—able to coach, motivate and set clear expectations and performance standards. 
 - Extensive experience of complaint handling in a public sector (or similarly complex) environment, including statutory and Ombudsman complaints. 
 - Proven service improvement and change management capability with evidence of tangible results. 
 - Confidence using data and insight to drive improvement, produce clear reports, and present to senior stakeholders. 
 - Excellent stakeholder management skills, including an understanding of local government decision-making and the different roles of members and officers. 
 - Budget and resource management capability, with an eye on value, prioritisation and outcomes. 
 - A customer-focused, resolution-based mindset—and the ability to communicate clearly and courteously with residents in spoken English. 
 
Desirable: experience of digitally transforming access to services, particularly for customers who may need additional support or adjustments. 
 
Contact Details - 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Lucy Nasby on 02081323001 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at <a href="mailto:andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk</a> or on 020 8132 1022. 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Corporate Complaints & Member Enquiries Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Bring your skills, compassion and leadership into a role that truly matters. We are welcoming applications for a full-time Senior Social Worker on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis, where you will play an essential part in ensuring adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism receive the support they need to thrive.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information).
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our adult social care social worker academy model : <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-08/adult-social-care-social-work-career-pathway-handbook.pdf" target="_blank">Adult social care - Social work pathway handbook</a>.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
<h3>About you...</h3>
Are you passionate about supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism?
We are looking for a qualified Senior Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism.&nbsp;
As a Senior Social Worker, you will have drive and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with individuals, families and other professionals.
You will be Social Work England registered.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a supportive and collaborative team built on compassion, inclusion and excellence.
The CTPLD and Autism is a great team to work in with a shared ethos, mutually supportive and a positive team dynamic. We work with others across the service to draw on specialist knowledge and support.
Our staff are our greatest asset, and you will receive regular supervision; have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
Responsible for supervising team members and the opportunity to be involved in various projects. As a valued member of the team, you will also form part of the management team for CTPLD/Autism.
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service.
The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interview date to be confirmed.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Amy Todd, Community Services Manager
Tel.: 01344 354466
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Senior Social Worker - CTPLD (maternity cover up to 12 months fixed term contract)

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To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults in our community&nbsp;to enhance their&nbsp;lives?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Do you have the skills and experience to deliver high-quality care,&nbsp;enabling&nbsp;people to develop and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;their independence&nbsp;and&nbsp;wellbeing?&nbsp;
If so,&nbsp;this might be the role for you. As a Health and Social Care Worker, you will have a varied and rewarding role making a real difference to people’s lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support adults across Knowsley, you will be part of a friendly team where training and ongoing support is provided.&nbsp;
We are seeking people willing to work a varied shift pattern including days, evenings, bank&nbsp;holidays&nbsp;and weekends.&nbsp;The post is subject to enhanced hours and sleep in payments as&nbsp;appropriate for&nbsp;shift patterns.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are also seeking people who want to consistently work&nbsp;waking&nbsp;nights only each week.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please note that&nbsp;due to resourcing requirements,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;not currently&nbsp;recruiting people who are only able to&nbsp;work days&nbsp;in this role.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our&nbsp;focus is provision for people with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health&nbsp;needs&nbsp;and physical disabilities. The service is delivered in a range of settings including supported living,&nbsp;respite&nbsp;and day services.&nbsp;
You&nbsp;will provide&nbsp;person centred and bespoke care and support,&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;people to engage in opportunities that are meaningful to them.&nbsp;The role does&nbsp;include providing dignified personal care.&nbsp;
You will&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to work flexibly&nbsp;and in some part of the service you will&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to lone work.&nbsp;
As part of the recruitment process we will collate preferences&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;where&nbsp;in the borough&nbsp;you would prefer to&nbsp;work.&nbsp;&nbsp;
However,&nbsp;we&nbsp;may not be able to accommodate all preferences. Plus,&nbsp;according to operational need,&nbsp;and&nbsp;with reasonable notice,&nbsp;we may at times&nbsp;ask that you work in alternative&nbsp;Together We Care&nbsp;locations&nbsp;within&nbsp;the borough.&nbsp;On&nbsp;some&nbsp;occasions, if it is unavoidable that we&nbsp;have to&nbsp;move your working location at&nbsp;short notice, we will aim for the change to&nbsp;be&nbsp;a reasonable distance&nbsp;from&nbsp;the original working location,&nbsp;if possible.&nbsp;
An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken.&nbsp;
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success. &nbsp;
​We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace. &nbsp;
We welcome applications from&nbsp;local residents&nbsp;and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.&nbsp;
See the benefits of working for&nbsp;Knowsley MBC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.&nbsp;
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact  Operations Manager,&nbsp; Lisa Daley at <a href="mailto:lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk</a>  / 07824 372293&nbsp;
Previous&nbsp;applicants need not apply&nbsp;
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.&nbsp;
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted&nbsp;
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted

Knowsley Council

Health and Social Care Worker - Together We Care - Full Time and Part Time roles available

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Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week (8.00am –&nbsp; 4.00pm Mon – Thurs, 8.00am –&nbsp; 3.30pm Friday)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;SK13 (£39,348 per annum)
Contract:&nbsp;Permanent
Electrical inspections and remedial maintenance work to council domestic dwellings including reactive and planned work as required for the Repairs Team within South Kesteven District Council.
This role is not politically restricted.

Electrician

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Maternity Cover - This role focuses on providing effective, customer-focused support to Direct Payment users and Adult Social Care colleagues through efficient systems and processes. Serving as a key contact for queries, you will manage complex issues when needed.The position involves ensuring an integrated approach to Direct Payments for Financial Operations by assisting with the implementation of new technologies, methodologies, and processes.Additionally, the role includes identifying and investigating potential mismanagement of direct payments by service users and recommending appropriate actions to address any issue<h2>Additional information</h2>Are you a dynamic professional who thrives in both team settings and independent roles? We are looking for a motivated Direct Payments Officer who is ready to make a difference. In this role, you will empower users by monitoring, supporting, advising, and facilitating their management of Direct Payments packages and finances. You will ensure compliance by checking, monitoring, and analysing financial records and other relevant evidence held by recipients.Additionally, you will actively promote Direct Payments, raise awareness in the community, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Staying informed on employment issues and agency provisions is crucial, as is your expertise in using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, along with Finance and Adult Services Systems. You will excel if you possess strong time management skills, thrive under pressure, and are adept at meeting deadlines.The work is varied and challenging, offering you the chance to grow and make a significant impact. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to improving lives through effective management and support of Direct Payments. If you are ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role, we want to hear from you!<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Direct Payments Officer (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Team Manager - Independent Review Team Starting Salary: £53,806 plus £8,560 Market Enhancement with the opportunity to progress to £59,497 plus £8,607 Market Enhancement pa Hours: 37 Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead with travel countywide Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment to May 2027 (Maternity cover) Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager in the Independent Review Team.The Independent Review team plays a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in care. They ensure that every child’s voice is heard and that care plans are robust, timely, and focused on achieving the best outcomes. The team provides independent oversight by chairing statutory reviews, challenging practice where necessary, and monitoring the local authority’s performance. In addition, Placement IROs carry out Regulation 44 visits and independent fostering reviews, helping to maintain high standards across placements.<h4>About the role</h4>Hertfordshire is a large, Outstanding rated authority, and we are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm to join our stable, supportive and inclusive management team, to support the service in its work in improving outcomes for children.You’ll work alongside our existing Team Manager to supervise a large team of children’s IRO’s, whilst having responsibility for supervising two Placement IRO’s who undertake Regulation 44 Visits and Independent Fostering Reviews.You will ensure effective monitoring of our engagement with children, identify themes that impact the performance of the local authority and support IRO’s to challenge issues of concern.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the continued development of our busy team. In addition, there are further opportunities to impact the development and practice across the wider social work workforce, through contributions to task and finish groups and county wide service panels.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A qualified and registered Social Worker with at least 5 years post qualifying experience.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>A good understanding of the role of the Independent Review Office and legislation as it applies to Looked after Children.</li><li>Experience of having worked successfully at a supervisory/managerial level to develop a high performing social work team.</li><li>Experience and skills in partnership working across Children’s Services.</li><li>Ability to advise and make decisions on complex cases.</li><li>You will be able to challenge practice, where appropriate, both internally and with our external providers.</li><li>Driving licence and access to your own vehicle - as part of this role you will be required to travel across the County.</li></ul> If you are excited about the prospect of making a tangible impact on the lives of Hertfordshire’s looked after children, please get in touch.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Kim Burrowes, <a href="mailto:kim.burrowes@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kim.burrowes@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 28th JanuaryBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Team Manager - Independent Review Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Transforming Care, 0-25 Together Service Starting Salary: £49,282 progressing to £53,460 per annum per annum including enhancement Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead - with travel across and out of County (with flexible working) Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Transforming Care is a national programme implemented by NHS England to transform the care and support for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism who may be in hospital/at risk of hospital admission, or possibly in contact with the Criminal Justice System.&nbsp; The Hertfordshire Transforming Care Team are proud to work to enable people to live ordinary lives in the community despite significant barriers and challenges. Do you have what it takes to keep people at the centre of your approach as you work within a supportive and experienced team to prevent admission, support discharge and build community capacity as suitable alternates to hospital?&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work at the forefront of best practice to deliver personalised support to vulnerable adults with the most complex care needs. You will have the skills necessary to develop discharge pathways from psychiatric hospitals and in prevention work to avoid inappropriate admission to hospital. Your work will be adult focused but within a team that offers an All Age approach across the fields of learning disability and autism. You will work alongside wider professional agencies including advocacy, health and local and national commissioner groups to effect change.&nbsp;Essential to the role is the ability to see the potential in people and to take a creative and proactive approach to risk and problem solving despite being challenged to the contrary. You will understand the complex and often conflicting matters of enabling ordinary lives whilst protecting people including the public from harm, and the role legal frameworks play. You will be able to progress and keep people at the centre in ‘stuck’ cultures and systems.&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualified and registered Social Worker/Occupational Therapist /Community Nurse adhering to national professional standards.</li><li>Experience and knowledge in learning disabilities, autism, mental health, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Experience in assessing capacity and best interest decision making and in the understanding of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.</li><li>Experience in working and communicating effectively across MDTs, family, advocates, and wider stakeholders such as commissioners and health/social care leads.</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li><li>You will be expected to work autonomously, able to Smart Work and visit out of county placements.</li><li>You will have excellent skills in assessment and report writing.</li><li>Experience of complex case management and working with individuals at increased risk of harm.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a vehicle – ability to travel within and outside of the county.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Ideally you will have experience of working with people placed in inpatient settings; you may have experience of working with people in a forensic setting.</li><li>Ideally you will have experience of tribunal and court of protection work including submitting evidence and court attendance.</li></ul>In return, we will offer excellent learning and varied development opportunities. A protected caseload to deliver intensive and personalised care, regular supervision (including, if relevant, access to clinical specialism supervision), and an approachable and supportive team who are keen to keep their ideas fresh and learn together.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level HSC11&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Abi.Idris@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Abi.Idris@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 27th and 28th JanuaryBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Social Worker - Transforming Care, 0-25 Together Service

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Please apply online via the link provided by completing our application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs for this position.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and friendly individual to join our Community Services team.
The role of the Community Services Driver Technician is to support the team by delivering Meals at Home, transporting residents on our Transport from Home service and installing Community Alarm and Telecare.&nbsp; Training will be provided.&nbsp;
The ideal candidate will need to have a background in community support services and be able to drive accessible vehicles up to a D1 license; D1 training can be provided if successful.
You will need to be organised, able to work independently and effectively within a team. You will need to manage your time well to ensure you are able to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp; You will need to have excellent people skills along driving experience.&nbsp;
You will be expected to deliver a person-centred approach to our service members. You will be core to the daily delivery of our services to our customers.
If you would like to make a positive impact on our residents and want to be part of a professional and committed team then this role may be for you.&nbsp; Your contribution will help maintain the high standards of services our community relies on, making a real difference to people’s lives every day.
At Epsom &amp; Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents.
To find out more about the role, please contact Katie Charman on 01372 720563. We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;01 February 2026
Interviews/ assessments:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w/c 09 February 2026

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