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Be part of our digital journey and help shape the future of one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. North Northamptonshire Council is on an exciting transformational journey. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us in delivering the next steps towards our vision and deliver a range of benefits for both our staff and residents. If you have a passion for exploring new ways of working; the drive to deliver exceptional services; and the ambition to continuously improve practices – this could be the ideal role for you.&nbsp;We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Head of Service Delivery to provide leadership to the Service Delivery team within our growing Technology, Digital and Data (TDD) service.&nbsp;In this pivotal role, you will have the significant responsibility of translating the Council’s priorities into actionable strategies, plans, and programmes to ensure the provision of a robust, future-proofed service capable of supporting the organisation’s business objectives. &nbsp;Your contributions will have direct impact upon all staff and Council services, as well as the residents of North Northamptonshire.&nbsp;Our benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul>
<li>a competitive salary</li>
<li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li>
<li>generous leave entitlement (28&nbsp;days, rising to 33&nbsp;days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li>
<li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li>
</ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.What will you be doing? As part of the TDD senior management team, you will collaborate with the Chief Information Officer and other leaders to review and enhance current strategies that support business objectives across the wider technology and digital service. You will also lead on the creation of new strategies and oversee feasibility studies for alternative approaches, ensuring that the service meets established business goals, performance targets, and agreed service levels. &nbsp;You will manage the Service Delivery resources and assets, ensuring compliance with all governance, legal, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will oversee the financial management and control of the Service Delivery budget. &nbsp;You will provide leadership and oversight to ensure stakeholder confidence in the quality and availability of the service and support for all Council teams. &nbsp;It will be your role to ensure that both yourself and your team stay up to date with the latest technology trends and practice continuous development to identify and leverage emerging opportunities to enhance service delivery.&nbsp;About you You will be an experienced leader in service delivery with a proven track record of managing operational IT services at a senior level. Your ability to make evidence-based decisions and take ownership of ongoing and emergent technology challenges will be crucial.&nbsp;You must have clear evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and senior managers, ensuring beneficial outcomes for the Council. And you should have excellent knowledge and experience of contract management and negotiation, and performance management of third parties.&nbsp;About us Our Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

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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>We are currently developing a number of strategies to support and enhance our environment, countryside, and parks, which includes our Parks Development Strategy, Tree Strategy and Local Nature Recovery Strategy.It is truly is an exciting time to join the team as you will have a hand in implementing the outcomes of these strategies and have the opportunity to contribute to providing a significant positive benefit to the physical, mental, social, economic, health, safety, and environmental well-being of the residents of West Northamptonshire by helping delivering projects which will ultimately mitigate flood and fire risks and create green spaces for local people to enjoy.<h2>Additional information</h2>The position is part time (18 hours) Wednesday to Friday, and you will need to have good knowledge and experience across all aspects of the job. &nbsp; You will need to have a full UK driving licence, be physically fit, flexible in your approach to work to ensure the demands of the service are met and have a passion for the countryside and the natural environment.You’ll need to have a solution driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment with a positive approach to challenges! &nbsp; There will be a need to work some Bank Holidays and Weekends when required.You will have previous experience of working within a similar role and able to motivate and supervise voluntary groups. &nbsp;You will need to be confident and able to use diplomacy to manage challenging customers and when necessary to issue fixed penalty notices. &nbsp; You will need to be able to use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. You’ll use your great attention to detail to ensure you develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of customers, stakeholders, and partners.<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;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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>.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.

Park Ranger

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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.At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.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.&nbsp;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? The role of the Supporting Families Team Leader is to lead and manage a team of Supporting Families Practitioners who deliver intensive family support to children and families with a focus on improving outcomes and helping children thrive and where possible to prevent escalation to statutory services.&nbsp;The role will require the postholder to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders building on existing partnerships and developing service delivery arrangements.&nbsp;As a Supporting Families Team Leader you will be responsible for the reflective case supervision of the team and provide robust management oversight across all aspects of case work including assessments, plans and interventions.&nbsp;The post holder will be required to embed practice standards and ensure the quality of work with children and families is high and within the inspection standards under OFSTED and any other Government Guidance.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this roleThis 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;Who are we looking for? We are looking for a creative and dedicated manager with experience of leading in a family support environment and knowledge of safeguarding practices and processes. You will need good ICT skills and a strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.&nbsp;The postholder much have a professional qualification in teaching, early years, nursing, youth or social care.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <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'. 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): 28th August 2025. 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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Be part of our digital journey and help shape the future of one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. &nbsp;North Northamptonshire Council is on an exciting transformational journey. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us in delivering the next steps towards our vision and deliver a range of benefits for both our staff and residents. If you have a passion for exploring new ways of working; the drive to deliver exceptional services; and the ambition to continuously improve practices – this could be the ideal role for you.&nbsp;We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Head of Applications to provide leadership to the Applications team within our growing Technology, Digital and Data (TDD) service.&nbsp;In this pivotal role, you will have the significant responsibility of translating the Council’s priorities into actionable strategies, plans, and programmes for the delivery of a robust future-proofed service capable of enabling digital transformation.&nbsp;Your contributions will have direct impact upon a wide range of Council applications and systems and have a significant impact upon improving the delivery of Council services for the residents of North Northamptonshire.&nbsp;Shortlisting: 11th - 22nd AugustTechnical assessments: w/c 25th AugustInterviews: w/c 1st SeptemberOur benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul>
<li>a competitive salary</li>
<li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li>
<li>generous leave entitlement (28&nbsp;days, rising to 33&nbsp;days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li>
<li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li>
</ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.What will you be doing? As part of the TDD senior management team, you will collaborate with the Chief Information Officer and other leaders to review and enhance current strategies that support business objectives across the wider technology and digital service. You will also lead on the creation of new strategies and oversee feasibility studies for alternative approaches, ensuring that the service meets established business goals, performance targets, and agreed service levels. &nbsp;You will manage the Applications team’s resources and assets, ensuring compliance with all governance, legal, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will oversee the financial management and control of the Applications budget. &nbsp;You will provide leadership and oversight to ensure stakeholder confidence in the quality and availability of the applications we deliver and provide support for all Council teams on their use and development.&nbsp;It will be your role to ensure that both yourself and your team stay up to date with the latest technology trends and practice continuous development to identify and leverage emerging opportunities to enhance the management, development and delivery of applications and systems across our estate.&nbsp;About you You will be an experienced leader in applications and systems management and development, with a proven track record of managing operational IT services at a senior level. Your ability to make evidence-based decisions and take ownership of ongoing and emergent technology challenges will be crucial.&nbsp;You must have clear evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and senior managers, ensuring beneficial outcomes for the Council. And you should have excellent knowledge and experience of contract management and negotiation, and performance management of third parties.&nbsp;About us Our Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

Head of Applications

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<h3>12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal staff</h3>
We have an exciting vacancy for an Education Support Officer - Secondary and UASC on full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract basis.&nbsp;
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.
<h3>About you...</h3>
You will be able to manage an allocated caseload of Children Looked After, in relation to supporting their educational journey through the Secondary School phase, to prepare them for transition to further education, training or employment. You will be given the time you need to support Children Looked After to achieve - where we are known for our high standards.
We are looking for someone who is a qualified HLTA and/or have substantial experience of working in a secondary school setting. &nbsp;Proven knowledge of the secondary phase curriculum (KS3 and KS4) as well as Key Stage attainment and assessment processes is required along with an understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes.
A knowledge of the statutory framework for assessment, issuing and maintenance of Education, Health and Care plans with reference to pupils with special needs would be beneficial for this role.
Along the way, you will also have the support and training you need to thrive in this role.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
We help our children and young people to be able to fulfil their potential in life.&nbsp;The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team that works with children, young people, schools, colleges, businesses, universities, social workers, PAs and foster carers to support young people through school and onto either further education, employment or training.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To assist in the development and maintenance of the highest standards of educational achievement possible for Bracknell Forest’s Children Looked After (CLA).</li>
<li>To work in collaboration with other members of the Virtual School, social workers, PAs, teachers in schools/colleges and other settings, and with carers, key workers to promote good attendance and academic achievement for Young People Looked After using the PEP meeting as the trigger for this.</li>
<li>To attend and, where appropriate, chair Personal Education Planning meetings and ensure the timely completion of paperwork and distribution to relevant parties.</li>
<li>To evaluate and monitor the impact and effectiveness of PEPs for the individual children you support and as an authority, particularly in respect of the appropriate use of the PPG (where applicable.</li>
<li>To support Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking children and young people (UASC) to access ESOL courses and other relevant training, as required, and lead the weekly UASC Conversation Club at Stellar Grove with support from a TA.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits...</h3>
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<li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values 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;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 19th August 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;
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:&nbsp;
Name: Lorraine Petersen
Job title: Virtual School Headteacher
Phone number: 01344 353408
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
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.
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
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

Education Support Officer - Secondary and UASC

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Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours per week
Salary:&nbsp;SK10 (£32,457 per annum)
Contract:&nbsp;Permanent
The postholder will work in the engagement and development of the voluntary and community sectors within South Kesteven and work with a wide range of community groups and stakeholders, supporting them to be funding-ready with appropriate governance and infrastructure.&nbsp; The postholder will also identify opportunities for funding for such groups, and will advise and support groups to realise their aims. The postholder will also support colleagues internally, where required, with funding bids to support the aims of SKDC.&nbsp;
This role is not politically restricted.

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Kick-Start Your Career in Property with a Role That Makes a Real Difference
Our Property &amp; Commercial team is all about making places work – from council offices and commercial units to green spaces and community hubs. Behind every building and space is a team keeping it safe, efficient, and productive – and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a detail-driven and organised Asset Co-Ordinator (known internally as Property Officer) to join our team. This role is perfect for school leavers or graduates. If you’re ready to start your career in property, enjoy solving admin puzzles, and want to help shape how council-owned spaces are used and managed, this could be the perfect first step.
Everything you need to know
As our Asset Co-Ordinator, you’ll become a key part of the team responsible for maintaining our property records, systems, and processes to ensure they run smoothly. You’ll work across a wide variety of property types – from office buildings to parks – and support everything from lettings and budgets to legal matters and contractor enquiries.
Based at our Sevenoaks offices, you’ll work alongside experienced surveyors, property managers and legal professionals. It’s the ideal environment to learn on the job, build valuable skills, and start carving out your career in the public property sector.
What you'll be doing
<ul>
<li>Keeping theRe-leased and ePIMS systems accurate, up to date and well-organised</li>
<li>Managing digital property records and helping produce reports and insights</li>
<li>Supporting surveyors with lettings admin (e.g. referencing tenants, processing invoices)</li>
<li>Helping with commercial property disposals (notices, advertising, and report preparation)</li>
<li>Working with Legal Services on land ownership and mapping queries</li>
<li>Providing admin support across our Asset Management and Maintenance teams</li>
<li>Handling property-related enquiries from tenants, residents, contractors and colleagues</li>
<li>Assisting with energy contract administration</li>
<li>Creating purchase orders, checking invoices, and helping monitor budgets</li>
</ul>
What you'll bring to the role
<ul>
<li>Strong organisational and admin skills</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn</li>
<li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Confidence using IT and digital systems (we’ll provide training)</li>
<li>A proactive mindset – ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved</li>
</ul>
This is a great opportunity to launch your property career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where you can learn from experienced professionals, gain exposure to real-world property issues, and make a tangible impact&nbsp;in your local community.
What’s in it for you
This is a real chance to shape the future of our places and spaces. You’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your confidence, and play a key role in supporting the delivery of the buildings and environments that matter most to our district.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation. This accreditation highlights our passion for supporting people, developing talent, and working collaboratively and innovatively.
Other benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Enhanced annual leave of 25 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits include discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more, the Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
</ul>
Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Catherine Alleyne at +441732227246.
Closing date: 13 August
Interview date:&nbsp;W/C 25 August

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Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and making a difference in the community and would you thrive in a committed, friendly and supportive team? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive candidate to join our Adult Social Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting vital services that protect and empower adults in need. The role involves providing advice and representing the client department on all Adult Social Care matters, including Safeguarding, Mental Capacity, Court of Protection proceedings, Deferred Payment Agreements, Deprivation of Liberty, and Judicial Reviews. Your knowledge will be instrumental in guiding the local authority through complex legal matters and safeguarding the interests of vulnerable individuals.&nbsp;The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding cases directly impacting the lives of those in need. You’ll be part of a team committed to delivering high- quality legal services in the public sector.&nbsp;Staffordshire County Council genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. We genuinely invest in our employees and our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and hybrid working (in an appropriate job role), employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Managing a caseload of ASC files, providing legal advice to the local authority’s Adult Social Care service</li>
<li>Handling Court of Protection proceedings which involve safeguarding the rights and interests of vulnerable adults who lack mental capacity</li>
<li>Advising on the availability of services to meet the social care needs of adults under the Care Act 2014</li>
<li>Reviewing and potentially challenging local authority decisions to refuse care and support&nbsp;</li>
<li>Providing guidance on funding care and support for individuals who don’t meet the means test for local authority-funded care</li>
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Representing the client department at all case related meetings and conducting&nbsp;advocacy in court in appropriate matters&nbsp;
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<li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording to maintain professional standards</li>
<li>Handling confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a Legal Executive/Solicitor/Barrister whose skills combine legal expertise with the personal qualities necessary to excel in the sensitive and complex field of adult social care law aswell as:<ul>
<li>Legal knowledge in adult social care and mental health law&nbsp;</li>
<li>A desire to work in the public sector and to support vulnerable members of the community&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills as the candidate will need to provide general legal advice, conduct advocacy and interact with various stakeholders&nbsp;</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or you have any queries, please contact Wendy Lofthouse, Deputy Legal Services Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wendy.lofthouse@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">wendy.lofthouse@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date: 26 August 2025About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Lawyer - Adult Social Care

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Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and making a difference in the community and would you thrive in a committed, friendly and supportive team? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive paralegal to join our Adult Social Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting vital services that protect and empower adults in need. The role involves supporting on all Adult Social Care matters; including Safeguarding, Mental Capacity, Court of Protection proceedings, Deferred Payment Agreements, Deprivation of Liberty, and Judicial Reviews.&nbsp;The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding cases directly impacting the lives of those in need. You’ll be part of a team committed to delivering high- quality legal services in the public sector.Staffordshire County Council genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. We genuinely invest in our employees, and our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and hybrid working (in an appropriate job role), employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:&nbsp;<ul>
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Providing full administrative and practical support on a mixed caseload of ASC matters&nbsp;including Safeguarding, Mental Capacity, Court of Protection proceedings, Deferred Payment Agreements, Deprivation of Liberty, and Judicial Reviews
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<li>Progressing a caseload of Deferred Payment Agreements within an Adult Social Care context&nbsp;</li>
<li>Working as part of a designated team securing monies owed to the Council; liaising and taking instructions from the finance client, dealing with queries/challenges that arise and ultimately securing charges with the land registry</li>
<li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording to maintain professional standards</li>
<li>Handling confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a paralegal whose skills combine legal expertise with the personal qualities necessary to excel in the sensitive and complex field of adult social care law:<ul>
<li>Strong organisational skills and a proficiency to record and monitor progress on existing excel spreadsheets (essential)</li>
<li>An ability to clearly, confidently, and effectively communicate and account to the client department (essential)</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail and ability to use own initiative (essential)</li>
<li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures (essential)</li>
<li>Experience of advancing Deferred Payment Agreements/Cautions and securing debt on behalf of a Local Authority (desirable)</li>
<li>A basic understanding of law relating to Adult Social Care and Mental Health Law (desirable)</li>
<li>Any experience dealing with Property/Wills/Trusts (desirable)</li>
<li>An understanding of the work done by this public sector service (desirable)</li>
</ul>If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or you have any queries, please contact Wendy Lofthouse, Deputy Legal Services Manager, <a href="mailto:wendy.lofthouse@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">wendy.lofthouse@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Interview Date : 26 August 2025About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Paralegal - Adult Social Care

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Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.The post holder will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.&nbsp;This post is a fixed term position working full-time (37 hours per week) until the end of March 2026Main Responsibilities You will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with team managers, social workers, professionals and partners. &nbsp;This will include attending and servicing a variety of statutory meetings across the District/s.You will need full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to utilise the main applications.&nbsp;You’ll also chase workers for paperwork to make sure work is completed to the required deadlines. A part of this role is inputting data in our database, sharing data, and helping to ensure the data base is up to date and ensuring its accurate by cleansing data as and when needed.&nbsp;You will also undertake financial payments, through ordering of equipment and paying out of cash. In addition, there will be the opportunity to support wider more generic office functions to support the delivery of all business support services.&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:<ul>
<li>NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent.</li>
<li>An IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL or equivalent</li>
<li>Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email</li>
<li>Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li>
<li>A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li>
<li>A passion to always give the best service</li>
</ul>But it's important to note that if you're unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with recruiting manager Claire Rushton (Business Support Team Leader) <a href="mailto:claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> and we can give you a bit more detail.Interviews will be held Monday 11th August 2025About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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