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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! We are recruiting for a talented and passionate individual to join the Trust as a Team Manager within our busy and creative Children in Care Service. You will lead and coach your team to provide outstanding performance within their individual roles. You will oversee care planning for our children and young people, where we strive to achieve permanence at the earliest opportunity. You will manage the day-to-day requirements of a busy Children in Care team where one day is never the same. Supporting your team to form consistent relationships and connections with children and young people through a trauma informed lens is central to our work. You will work in collaboration with other professionals across the Trust and alongside other agencies, upholding the values of the Trust in all interactions.You will be responsible for delivering and disseminating service priorities within your team, whilst ensuring high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children. This is a varied and vigorous role, and requires an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who is able to create an aspirational team culture.This is a fantastic opportunity, working in a supportive collaborative environment where children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. The role is integral to realising our vision and you will lead a team of social workers, adopting our connections count, relationship-based practice model, in ensuring good quality services for children in care and those subject to care proceedings. About you<ul> <li>You will have excellent time management and organisations skills to oversee your dedicated team.</li> <li>You will demonstrate high levels of resilience, managing and prioritizing demanding workloads.</li> <li>Excellent people management and strong leadership skills to manage your own team.</li> <li>You will be able to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children in care.</li> <li>Be a good problem solver, supporting your team of practitioners to make best interest decisions for children in line with legislative, regulatory and best practice guidelines.</li> <li>You will use management information systems to maintain and drive good performance and quality of the practice in your team.</li> <li>You will demonstrate professionalism, leadership and accountability and possess excellent skills in problem solving, analysis and planning.</li></ul>Interview date: 5th &amp; 6th August, held face to face. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Are you a Special Educational Need &amp; Disabilities (SEND) Key Worker&nbsp;who wants&nbsp;to develop their professional practice and career in the complex, challenging and rewarding world of SEND?If so, come join us! This role has been created after listening to the SEND teams and careful reflection on what works to drive high quality and timely practice.You'll be based in our Tamworth team.Main Responsibilities You will :&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Carry out duties of a&nbsp;current SEND Key Worker role with the additional responsibilities below&nbsp;</li>
<li>Implement the district SEND Team Quality Assurance plan for Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans for both new assessments and/or Annual Reviews.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Act as a keyworker for adults and children with special educational needs &amp; disability, co-ordinate and call on the support of qualified Social work, Educational Psychology, Health professionals</li>
<li>Ensure collaborative relationships with individuals with special educational needs and a disability of all ages, and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Identify and explore, with the individual and their family, innovative and appropriate actions to support their individual agreed, outcomes, facilitating individuals making informed choices.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain appropriate professional records of all key discussions, investigations, findings, assessments, opinions (including factual basis) and decisions, including electronic client records and necessary performances data, in line with policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Undertake performance, quality assurance processes, including peer and reflective supervision, analysis of performance data, learning from complaints and compliments, personal development and continuing professional development.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure all practice including referrals are consistent and compliant with the Staffordshire Inter-agency Adult Protection and Child Protection Procedures.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Deputise for the Family Practitioner Lead in their absence at weekly panels.</li>
<li>Oversee and provide professional guidance and support for the SEND Keyworker team on a core areas of SEND statutory responsibility within a district (e.g. assessment or review, Children in Care, Tribunals, Phase Transfers). Provide regular reports on performance, key trends and solution find in this area of responsibility.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul>
<li>Be a SEND professional, with&nbsp;experience of leading or are ready to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a lead in an area of SEND professional practice for a team.</li>
<li>Be child and family focussed but also ready to focus on performance and quality in both your own work &nbsp;whilst &nbsp;driving performance and quality in a specific area of practice for your team.</li>
<li>You will be expected to provide support to your colleagues in these specific areas of practice.</li>
</ul>Interviews are likely to be held 28/29th July 2025For more information, please contact - Mandy Baggott, Family Practitioner Lead: <a href="mailto:mandy.baggott@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">mandy.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About 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;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Senior SEND Key Worker (Tamworth)

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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-centred support to adults at Maurice Edelman House.You 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-judgmental approach to your work, and be able to demonstrate and adapt excellent communication skills.The posts are for 28 &amp; 24 hours per week.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.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).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 <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. 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&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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An opportunity has arisen to join Staffordshire County Council as part of a forward thinking and innovative team at an exciting time of information and records management development.The Records Management Advisor role is integral to the implementation of the Information Management Strategy and ongoing management of compliance of applicable information and records management legislation and best practice across Staffordshire County Council.&nbsp;We understand the importance of a work-life balance and currently offer flexible and hybrid working with attendance at our modern Stafford based office at least once a week or in accordance with business need.Main Responsibilities The role will be working within the Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS) delivery team whose remit is to implement a new records management system, taking the organisation through a period of transformational change and embedding a culture of excellent information management practices.Understanding the importance and methods of managing records through the whole lifecycle whilst maintaining quality and integrity is vital to the role.Some of your main responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>supporting and providing specialist advice to service areas through the information management programme of work, including developing training, guidance and procedural documentation</li>
<li>advising on and developing retention schedules, access controls and functional file plans</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We want you to bring your knowledge and passion for information and records management and we'd like you to:<ul>
<li>hold or be&nbsp;working towards a record management qualification or have&nbsp;relevant experience in records management and information management implementation at a professional level</li>
<li>have&nbsp;a demonstrable understanding or have been involved with Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS) implementation and management. We would need you to&nbsp;have a clear in-depth grasp of the principles of a EDRMS and be able to communicate as such.</li>
<li>have&nbsp;analytical, inquisitive and a problem-solving mind with excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>be comfortable with communicating with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation, with strong verbal, written and digital skills</li>
<li>have&nbsp;experience of working in a changing and challenging work environment and be able to bring strong time management skills to the team</li>
<li>have&nbsp;an&nbsp;excellent knowledge and understanding on the complex&nbsp;regulatory and legal issues surrounding information management and compliance</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Please apply as soon as you can as we may close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please see the Job Description for full details.Interviews will take place week commencing 11th August.For more information about the role please contact Matt Sharman, Records Manager at <a href="mailto:matthew.sharman@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.sharman@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About 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;

Records Management Advisor

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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.The Employment &amp; Skills Service is part of Coventry City Council.&nbsp; We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of&nbsp;top quality&nbsp;support to Coventry residents&nbsp;of all ages who are looking for work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people.&nbsp;Our friendly and welcoming Job Shop is situated in Coventry City Centre.&nbsp;We are here to support all Coventry residents to search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements.&nbsp;&nbsp;People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;We also provide&nbsp;ground-breaking&nbsp;specialist support for&nbsp;local residents&nbsp;who face multiple and sometimes complex barriers that make it hard for them to find a job.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Job Shop and our exciting range of specialist employment support programmes are among the very best support available in the UK&nbsp;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:

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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? Do you thrive on enabling people to achieve and believe that disabled people should have the same employment and life opportunities as everyone else?&nbsp;If the answer is yes, then please read on.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Coventry’s growing Post 16 pathways to employment provision for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The team forms part of the Skills, Employment and Adult Education service and works alongside the Council’s SEND team - designed to improve the lives of young people with SEND, striving to provide better choice and control, good quality support and the opportunity to progress in life through a range of employment pathways.You will support individuals on our study programmes which includes supported internships and Step into Work, working with them to identify their skills, experience and aspirations. Supporting individuals to develop their employment skills, including independent travel and then working with other members of the team to identify appropriate employment pathways.&nbsp;Your role will be to support individuals to access employment related opportunities and become independent in their roles and provide the necessary coaching, training and encouragement to enable them to succeed. This will include getting to know each individual, helping to match them to the right opportunities and then providing them with on-the-job training and support in the workplace. You will also liaise with the young person’s family, education provider and other people involved in their life to ensure that the support you provide is tailored to the young person’s needs.&nbsp;You will work closely with employers to identify and create opportunities and ensure that they are supported and can confidently manage, train and support customers once your support has been faded and withdrawn. This will involve working with the individual’s workplace colleagues to help them to develop the skills and confidence they need, identifying the various tasks that make up the role and working with the employer to develop a training plan. You will carry out regular monitoring visits and reviews to ensure that placements are going well and that individuals are progressing.The Pathways to Employment Team operates in line with the Supported Employment Model&nbsp;<a href="https://www.base-uk.org/page/About-Supported-Employment" target="_blank">BASE supported employment model - explained</a>. Training and support will be provided but you should understand the approach and how this differs from traditional models of work readiness.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.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;Who are we looking for? You will be committed to Equality and Inclusion and fundamentally believe that everyone has the right to be part of and contribute to the economy regardless of the challenges they may experience. You will believe that with the right opportunity and support everyone can achieve, make a positive contribution and have a meaningful and fulfilling life.You will be passionate about promoting independence and enabling people to achieve.&nbsp;You will have a can-do approach and the ability to find creative solutions to overcome obstacles.&nbsp;You will have the skills and ability to provide support and guidance in a discreet manner ensuring that individuals are enabled to show their potential and that employers are supported to see the skills and abilities the young person has to offer.You will be an excellent communicator who is approachable, outgoing and able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will be confident in and enjoy adapting to various work settings and be able to work effectively on your own initiative and as part of a team.You will be able to work flexibly, travelling to different locations. This role may occasionally involve early starts, late finishes or working at weekends depending on the support needs of your customers and employers. You will be involved in agreeing and setting up support so will have advance notice of when flexible working will be required.If you like a challenge and believe that you have the passion and skills to be able to make a real difference to the lives of young disabled people, then we would like to hear from you.For further information or to discuss the role please contact Michael Binch on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:michael.binch@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">michael.binch@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or 07960 180601If 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'.&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): We will be shortlisting week commencing 4th August 2025. Interview dates will be Monday 11th August / Tuesday 12th August and Wednesday 13th August 2025. The interview will consist of a face to face panel interview, and a short assessment at Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry, CV1 5EJAbout 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>

Job Coach - SEND

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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.Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future.&nbsp;We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead.Home to award-winning universities, top level sport and concerts and famous brands such as Jaguar and Severn Trent. We are a part of the ‘Midlands-Engine’, the home of the UK motor industry and a proud multicultural city.Coventry is a great place to live and work and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital.That’s why we are looking for people who are passionate, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive change to Coventry.&nbsp;The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for residents and making Coventry a top 10 city. We’re bringing in new, streamlined ways of working and making more use of technology to deliver services to the people who live and work in our city.Building on the work already competed, we will retain the best of the old alongside the best of the new.We know how hard our people work in our Highway Teams, and what it means to have a great manager who makes the time to say 'thank you'. So, with us, your work will always be appreciated and recognised. 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? This is an exciting career opportunity which will allow you to learn on the job, gain qualifications and develop your skill base as part of our innovative Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) team.As the Business Administration Apprentice, you will have an opportunity to be part of a team that plays an important role in how the city operates. The UTMC team oversee over 240 traffic signals, cameras and variable message signs that monitor and control how the highways network across the city works.You will be an important part of the team and will also have the opportunity to work alongside our Traffic Management and Street Works teams. In doing so you will gain a good understanding of how the Council works and helps to support safe and reliable journeys. You will work closely with our Engineers and Technicians, carrying out various business administration tasks to support the delivery of innovative programmes of work which include the rollout of smart automated technologies such as drones, AI and connected solutions all of which help to keep the city moving.You will undertake the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found at: <a href="https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0" target="_blank">https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0&nbsp;</a>This apprenticeship role is a fixed-term contract for 21 months in line with the length of the apprenticeship training. &nbsp;Expected start date September 2025. Who are we looking for? We are looking for a motivated and hardworking individual who is keen to play a part in a service which is at the heart of keeping the highway network in the city operating.This is a public service role and therefore you should also enjoy helping people and interacting with them to make a difference. Being able to fit in and forge professional relationships with the rest of the team is key as well as flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.You will have the ability to use and understand IT systems in an office-based environment. You will have good communication skills and can work to deadlines and work under pressure.Closing date: 24th July 2025 Pre-interview and assessment* date (via Microsoft Teams): 13th&nbsp;August 2025 Interview date(s) (Face-to-face): 22nd August and 25th August 2025* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that you are currently working at and identify any support they may require.&nbsp;Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service to maximise their chances of being shortlisted.West Orchards Shopping Centre, West Orchards Way CV11QX &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Phone: 024 7678 5740 Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobshop@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobshop@coventry.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop" target="_blank">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop</a> InterAbout 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 &amp; benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>An outstanding local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Great opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.</li>
<li>Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Service</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li>
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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.Coventry is a city that is changing fast, and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future.&nbsp;We are a city that is going places, with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead.Coventry is a great place to live and work, and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital.That’s why we are looking for passionate people, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive change to Coventry.&nbsp;We have 887km of carriageways made up of 89km of A roads, 69km of B roads, 64km of C roads and 655km of Unclassified roads.<ul>
<li>2161km of footways, footpaths and cycleways.</li>
<li>300 structures, including subways, retaining walls, culverts, gantries and rights of way structures.</li>
<li>33,000 street lighting columns, 4,000 lit traffic signs and beacons and 1,500 lit traffic bollards.</li>
<li>44,000 drainage gullies.</li>
<li>127 signal-controlled junctions, 98 pedestrian crossings, and 115 school patrol flashing lights.</li>
</ul>We know how hard our people work in our Highways, Traffic and Transportation Teams, and what it means to have a great manager who makes the time to say 'thank you'. So, with us, your work will always be appreciated and recognised.We also know that to recruit passionate, dedicated staff in Highways, Traffic and Transportation, where there’s more demand than available resources, we show our appreciation in other, more tangible ways, too - to make Coventry City Council an attractive place to work in terms of the benefits.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? We have vacancies for Road Workers at the following levels;<ul>
<li>Road Worker Level 2 – Grade 5 (£27711 - £33366)</li>
<li>Road Worker Level 3 – Grade 6 (£33366 - £38626)</li>
</ul>You will work for Coventry City Council as part of the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). You will be a member of a successful team responsible for delivering the construction and routine maintenance of footways, carriageways and drainage. You will lead a small team and undertake all highway construction and maintenance activities, which include laying bituminous materials, drainage installation, kerb, paving and pipe laying and other related activities to precise levels and tolerances. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to work on high-profile schemes and projects across our city to make it a better place to live for our residents.&nbsp;Coventry is a very diverse city, and we want to have a workforce which reflects our diverse residents. &nbsp;Our workforce data tells us that we have very few women and people from minority-ethnic backgrounds in our Highways Team, so we want to encourage you to apply. You can still apply if you are not a woman or from a minority ethnic background. &nbsp;All applications are welcome.&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.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? To be successful, you will need:<ul>
<li>Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.</li>
<li>The ability to operate a variety of plant machinery including heavy rollers, dumpers, compressors/Jack Hammers, Sthil saws, whacker plates safely.</li>
<li>Experience of working within Highway construction/maintenance.</li>
<li>The ability to work within a team environment and under your own initiative.</li>
<li>Experience of running a small team.</li>
<li>Good communication and numeracy skills.</li>
<li>Experience of working with members of the public who come from a variety of different backgrounds</li>
<li>Willing to undertake training, if and when required.</li>
<li>Able to work in all weathers.</li>
<li>Full UK Driving License</li>
</ul>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 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.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&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>

Roadworker level 2/3

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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.In Coventry, we are working hard to build something special. Children and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe they deserve the best outcomes.&nbsp;Children’s Services provides a wide range of statutory and non-statutory duties, from Early Help Services, through to children who are looked after. &nbsp;The service reflects and responds to the changing needs of children and their families. &nbsp;It works to enable a reflective and flexible approach, with a strong Early Help offer and a real focus on Relationship Based Practice and Signs of Safety, which focuses on intervention and keeping families together.&nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its achievements to date and is continuing to ensure children and families remain at the heart of all it does. &nbsp;We will provide you with an environment where social work can flourish, with high support, high challenge and manageable caseloads. &nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its workforce, who are committed, dedicated, and work to a high standard. We are seeking other like minded practitioners who would like to join us. &nbsp;We pride ourselves on building relationships with families and partners and hold respectful practice at the centre of all we do.Coventry City Council is investing strongly in its fostering provision and in recent years has seen a significant growth in the proportion of our looked after children who are placed with in house Foster Carers. &nbsp;The service has a commitment to providing high quality support to carers and ensuring they are assessed in a timely and thorough way. &nbsp;We work closely with our Foster Carers and with children’s social work teams to ensure that fostered children are well cared for and achieve best outcomes, maintain placement stability and move on to permanence in a timely way.The Connected Persons Team is made up of 3 clusters with practitioners taking a caseload of either supervision and support cases or assessment cases. &nbsp;The team has responsibility for the assessment and supervision of Connected Persons Foster Carers and the assessment and support of Special Guardians. &nbsp; &nbsp;The Recruitment and Assessment Team has responsibility for the recruitment and assessment of a range of fostering applicants. &nbsp;The team also includes a recruitment hub which supports the Marketing and Recruitment Officer in generating enquiries to become a Foster Carer. &nbsp;The hub also follows up on enquiries and undertakes initial visits prior to applicants progressing to full assessment. &nbsp;The Supervision and Support Team is made up of 3 clusters. &nbsp;Practitioners in these clusters have responsibility for the supervision and support of a range of approved Foster Carers. &nbsp;They also support the Placement Liaison Officer within the team to identify and arrange placements with internal Foster Carers.&nbsp;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? We are looking for a Social Worker to take on the role of assessing and supervising and supporting connected persons foster carers. This is a full-time permanent position - 37 hours per week. Our connected persons team is a key focus of our family valued programme as we believe that children will often do best if they remain in their extended family network. &nbsp;The successful applicants for these positions will be at the centre of the growth of this area of our practice and benefit from joining a team deeply committed to provided high quality support to connected persons carers and special guardians.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.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;Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will have a case load of assessments of prospective carers, including some foster carer supervision whilst permanence plans for children are progressing. &nbsp;They will also have the opportunity to work with team colleagues in improving support to carers through training, support groups and events. &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.For any additional information please contact &nbsp;- &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard Stevenson - Team Manager - Connected Persons Team - office number:&nbsp;&nbsp;02476 975489 / email address:<a href="mailto:Richard.Stevenson@Coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Stevenson@Coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interview dates: 5th August 2025&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>

Connected Persons Team Social Worker

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Due to growth in our work streams we have an exciting and unique opportunity for you to join our legal services team at Staffordshire County Council.&nbsp;We are a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. We support and retain our lawyers, trainees and support staff by offering a wide variety of work, an extensive benefits package and offering training and mentoring to aide their progression. We want everyone to enjoy their work, and feel challenged and appreciated for what they do and to make a positive difference to the lives of the people of Staffordshire. People are often unaware that Legal Services support the Council to fulfil every function when delivering its agenda and priorities, in addition to the Staffordshire pension fund, and a wide range of external clients. This keeps the work interesting, challenging and often high value and high profile.We 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. Our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and term time only working, agile working, 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 including maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Providing legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy and equalities matters.</li>
<li>Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals and other legal proceedings.</li>
<li>Draft and review employment contracts, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Support colleagues and senior managers with complex employment issues.</li>
<li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording in order to maintain professional standards.</li>
<li>Deliver training and updates on employment law developments.
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<li>To handle confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister and&nbsp;be adept at building positive relationships with the client and wider team.We are also looking for you to have,<ul>
<li>A comprehensive understanding of employment law</li>
<li>An in-depth understanding of the work done by the public sector, although previous local government experience is not essential</li>
<li>An ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively and build positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Strong advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li>
<li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures.</li>
<li>An ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity.</li>
</ul>Due to annual leave, interviews will take place on 28th August 2025If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal chat please contact Manisha Makwana, Senior Solicitor (Employment) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:manisha.makwana@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">manisha.makwana@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> for a suitable time to be arranged.About 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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Join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant special needs school supporting 167 pupils aged 3 to 11 with a range of needs, including PMLD, SLD, ASD, and complex behavioural challenges. We're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.What We Offer:<ul>
<li>Friendly, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who are a joy to work with</li>
<li>A happy, welcoming school environment with a supportive team</li>
<li>Personalised opportunities for continuing professional development</li>
<li>A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including access to occupational health and counselling services</li>
<li>Staff workwear provided</li>
<li>Complimentary tea and coffee</li>
</ul><ul><li>Free on-site car parking</li></ul>Our Values Our vision, "Together, children first," reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils reach their full potential.Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy, respect. What is the job role? As part of the team, you will help keep our school clean, safe and welcoming by carrying out a range of cleaning duties, including:<ul>
<li>Mopping, sweeping, buffing and vacuuming floors</li>
<li>Dusting and polishing surfaces</li>
<li>Emptying bins</li>
<li>Cleaning toilets and washrooms</li>
<li>Using powered cleaning equipment in designated areas, following the school’s standards</li>
</ul>Working pattern:<ul>
<li>15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 3:15pm – 6:15pm)</li>
<li>Term time only, including teacher training days</li>
<li>Plus one additional week during school holidays for deep cleaning tasks</li>
</ul>Please note that, due to the expected high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is:<ul>
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Hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic, committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team, showing flexibility and a positive attitude</li>
<li>Ideally experienced in cleaning within a similar environment</li>
<li>Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills, and can build positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider school community</li>
</ul>If you take pride in your work and would like to help create a clean, welcoming environment for our staff and pupils, we would love to hear from you!Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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