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We pride ourselves in offering a person-centred service that promotes the wellbeing and independence of the people we support.</p><p><strong>We have 1x part time position available</strong> <strong>working 35 hr per week</strong><strong> . We require you to work during the following hours:</strong></p><p><strong>Monday to Friday, to provide support between 8am - 3pm / 9am - 4pm, dependant on the needs of the service.</strong></p><p><strong>We are a flexible employer and will consider various working patterns to accommodate your availability.</strong></p><p>Induction, supervision, and full training will be provided.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>We offer diverse and varied work experiences, with no day being the same. Some of the tasks you may undertake include:</p><ul>\n<li>Supporting with personal care (dressing, showering etc.)</li>\n<li>Supporting with moving and handling needs</li>\n<li>Supporting with eating and drinking</li>\n<li>Administering medication</li>\n<li>Supporting someone to access their community safely</li>\n<li>Running activities and sensory sessions in our centres</li>\n<li>The role may require you to carry out manual handling tasks to support clients in their day to day lives</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><strong>What you will bring</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Enthusiastic about working with vulnerable people and are caring, sensitive, and patient.</li>\n<li>Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>What you will have</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A caring nature</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a team</li>\n<li>Practical knowledge of health and safety for vehicles and providing transport</li>\n<li>Effective communication skills</li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><strong>Interviews will be held: Monday 19th May 2025.</strong></p><p>For more information about the role please contact Suzanne Clarke, Service Manager <a href=\"mailto:suzanne.clarke@staffordshire.gov.uk\">suzanne.clarke@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href=\"mailto:suzanne.morris@staffordshire.gov.uk\"></a></p><p>This role will require a pre-employment health assessment and an enhanced DBS (criminal record check) as part of the onboarding process. </p><p>This role is regulated by CQC and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Pay rate is £13.69 per hour, this rises with increments to £15.08","publishDate":"2025-04-30T15:33:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/67754c91-e938-4b7e-877d-c945b978eb27.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b5edf694-18ca-4d93-8bd2-72eeb0934d90","title":"Assistant Finance Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Adults' and Children's Financial Services (ACFS) is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways. ACFS is responsible for facilitating and overseeing the payment to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for the collection of client contributions in accordance with Care Act 2014 and local policy.</p><p>Adult Social Care covers people receiving care in their own house (non-Residential) or people who are living in a care home (Residential).</p><p>We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our existing service as an Assistant Finance Officer. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced team responsible for delivering our payment and billing functions across social care.</p><p>We have a full-time<strong> 37 hours a week </strong>vacancy for an Assistant Finance Officer on the Financial Assessment Team on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026.</p><p>This role is hybrid working where <strong>you will need to attend our office in Stafford</strong> (currently one day a week plus occasional meetings) and more often, working from home.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>The role is principally responsible for administrative tasks relating to the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges. This involves accurate billing of charges to care recipients and payments to care providers, managing system records and liaison with financial representatives.  </p><p>You will provide operational support to Finance Officers and other colleagues, as well as collaborating with internal stakeholders to continuously improve our processes and provide excellent customer service.</p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to have,</p><p>•<span>    G</span>ood communication skills</p><p>•<span>    T</span>he ability to work well in a team and provide excellent customer service.</p><p>•<span>    The a</span>bility to deliver accurate and timely completion of work.</p><p>•<span>    Competency </span>in using computer systems.</p><p>•<span>    </span>Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.</p><p>•<span>    The ability to</span> work flexibly to meet business need.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>Interviews will be held on <strong>Tuesday</strong> and/or <strong>Wednesday 3rd/4th June </strong>for shortlisted applicants.</p><p>If you require any further information about this role, please contact Lee Thomson, Senior Finance Officer at<a href=\"mailto:lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.u\"> </a><a href=\"mailto:lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.uk\"></a><a href=\"mailto:lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.u\">lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.u</a>k</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183 (pro-rata)","publishDate":"2025-04-30T15:21:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9981361a-4152-4e78-b030-cb22d57c5c3a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c5bd3750-8b0b-40aa-916b-31da5cf95024","title":"Virtual School Headteacher","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Following the retirement of our current headteacher of our Virtual School, we are seeking to recruit a successor to lead our Virtual School.</span></p><p><span>Our Virtual School is a team of passionate professionals who want all children to have great education experiences. Whether they are currently in care or have left care, or have social work involvement, the team have high aspirations for our children.</span></p><p><span>We are proud of our Virtual School and the reputation it has both regionally and nationally. Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised the team as a virtual school that ‘ensures that children’s emotional needs are addressed well. Professionals work together effectively to help children make good progress from their start points.’</span></p><p><span>If you are passionate about securing brilliant outcomes for our children, understanding the trauma and difficulties many of our young people face on a daily basis and want to make a real difference to the lives of some of our most vulnerable learners then this exciting opportunity to join us at Staffordshire County Council as our Headteacher of the Virtual School.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>Supported by our wider education team you will build on the successes of our Virtual School, continuing to promote relational and restorative approaches underpinned by a knowledge of attachment and trauma.</span></p><p><span>You'll continue to deliver our aspiration for all of our Staffordshire Schools to become relational and restorative in their approaches and to adopt Raising Attainment of Disadvantaged Youngsters (RADY) approaches for our children, to raising the standards of educational attainment, achievement and attendance of all children with a social worker.</span></p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll have</span></p><ul>\n<li>significant experience of working within an attachment and trauma informed culture and able to demonstrate how this has improved the experiences and outcomes for children and young people.</li>\n<li>excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills</li>\n<li>experience of working with both education and social care professionals. </li>\n</ul><p><span>And above all you'll be a leader who recognises their contribution to the wider education and children’s services responsibilities and is excited by the prospect of delivering meaningful change locally in response to broader changes that are taking place at a national level following the publication of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools bill.  </span></p><p><span>The Selection Process will be held during the week commencing 19 May.</span></p><p><span>For an informal chat about the role please contact Tim Moss, Assistant Director for Education Strategy and Improvement at:  <a href=\"mailto:tim.moss@staffordshire.gov.uk\">tim.moss@staffordshire.gov.uk</a><em>  </em></span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Soulbury EIP 18-21 (24 including SPA) £65,342 - £72,507","publishDate":"2025-04-30T14:37:25.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5eceea80-9268-457b-8166-4483899a35b2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"70371d3a-25b0-40cb-9dc3-8b0ae1dc2b18","title":"Senior Support Officer - Lieutenancy","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford,","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>We are looking for a friendly and organised person to join our team as a Lieutenancy and Support Officer. You will help manage the Civic Office and support important people like the Chairman and Lord-Lieutenant.</span></p><p><span>The Members and Democratic Support team is responsible for:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Delivering an effective one-stop-shop for Members that provides high quality, appropriate and focused support services to the Members of Staffordshire County Council to enable them to properly fulfil their responsibilities, including supporting effective communications with Partners, the Public, Officers and other Members; and</span></li>\n<li><span>Providing effective management, co-ordination and administration of the Council’s Executive decision-making process, scrutiny, regulatory forums, other bodies and stakeholders, in line with statutory and constitutional requirements as appropriate so that the Council’s decision making and governance arrangements are highly effective and efficient.</span></li>\n<li><span>Providing comprehensive management of the office of the Clerk to the Lieutenancy undertaking actions as needed for the appropriate discharge of this role and supporting the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Council in order to assist them in upholding their responsibilities.</span></li>\n</ul><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span><strong>What You'll Do: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Organise and Manage: Handle office tasks, events, and correspondence.</li>\n<li>Plan Events: Help organise Royal Visits and special events.</li>\n<li>Work with Others: Talk to different people and groups about civic matters.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Additional Information: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>You will need to travel locally.</li>\n<li>No political restriction.</li>\n<li>We welcome flexible working requests.</li>\n</ul><p><span>Please see attached job description for further information.</span></p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>What We're Looking For: </span></p><ul>\n<li>Education: Degree or relevant experience.</li>\n<li>Experience: Have you organised big events before? Great!</li>\n<li>Skills: Good at organising, talking to people, and writing.</li>\n<li>Flexibility: Can you drive and work outside normal hours? Perfect!</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 May 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Mike Bradbury, Democracy Manager at <a href=\"mailto:michael.bradbury@staffordshire.gov.uk\">michael.bradbury@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 (Pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-04-25T13:18:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5911bb1a-ab04-49c5-ab66-82fdb8abbe74.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c58c516-b58b-4f23-a2ba-8badc3dee8aa","title":"Media Support Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An enthusiastic support assistant is needed to support one of our team members in our busy press team who is visually impaired.</p><p>No two days are ever the same, so we need some who is flexible. It is a support/admin role, but would be ideally suited to someone with an interest in communications or a career in that field. The ideal candidate would be able to take photos and video, or be willing to learn on the job.</p><p>The role is 32 hours per week, with specific working days to be agreed. Note that holidays must generally be taken at the same time as the team member wherever possible.</p><p>This role is fixed-term for 12 months.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will assist a visually impaired team member with:</p><ul>\n<li>Proof reading press releases and social media copy</li>\n<li>Helping with press interviews</li>\n<li>Diary management and admin tasks such as filling in timesheets and booking holidays</li>\n<li>Video, photography and editing skills</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You'll have an interest in communications or a career in that field, or be a recent graduate looking for their first job in communications or the public sector. </p><p>You'll be:</p><ul>\n<li>flexible, and able to take photos and video or be willing to learn on the job.</li>\n<li>be willing to work in Stafford with occasional travel around the county where necessary, so use of a car is required.</li>\n</ul><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 12 May.</p><p><em>For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Gemma Styles, Senior Campaigns Officer at <a href=\"mailto:gemma.styles@staffordshire.gov.uk\">gemma.styles@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.  </em></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:55:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/90c43bf9-2426-4a25-8aea-19b66a9fe78b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d22d87e4-8ab6-4754-b1d9-de0e2f2a87b8","title":"Brokerage Liaison Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Staffordshire County Council Brokerage Service is seeking passionate individuals with experience in adult social care settings. Our Brokerage Service plays a crucial role in sourcing care and support services to meet assessed needs while achieving best value for taxpayers.</span></p><p><span>We are entering an exciting new phase, brokering appropriate and supportive services to meet the needs identified by Assessing Teams. This involves direct engagement with citizens, their family members, carers, or representatives regarding service offers and arranging timely commencement of care and support services. We are looking to recruit skilled Brokerage Liaison Officers who can manage comprehensive information, handle conflicts in line with Council policies, and manage a busy caseload with associated risks.</span></p><p><span>To better support the people of Staffordshire and our partner agencies we cover a Saturday (10am - 3pm) on a rota basis - this is currently approximately every 12 weeks. We also cover bank holidays as needed, this is usually on a rota/volunteer basis.</span></p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span> In this role you'll:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Source care and support using digital systems and direct provider contact.</li>\n<li>Negotiate price and quality for services including residential and nursing care, home care, extra care, day care, and carer support.</li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with Council commissioners, commercial units, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve market capacity gaps.</li>\n<li>Provide care providers with information on future and present demand.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>Have experience in adult social care settings (desirable but not essential).</li>\n<li>Have an understanding of legislative and policy context (Care Act).</li>\n<li>Have ability to manage caseloads and associated risks.</li>\n<li>Be experienced in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and directly with citizens.</li>\n<li>Be skilled in handling confidential and sensitive information.</li>\n<li>Have ability to work under pressure, manage competing demands, and prioritize tasks.</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of data security requirements and compliance with policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>be committed to providing high-quality, customer-facing services.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Skills Required:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for managing complex conversations and establishing care and support.</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise and manage risks, with strong organisational skills for handling caseloads.</li>\n<li>Understanding of citizens' needs and aspirations, and ability to respond to family dynamics.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in IT systems, compliance with policies, and high accuracy in recording information.</li>\n<li>Resourcefulness, resilience, and problem-solving skills for identifying opportunities and working collaboratively.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Work Model:</strong> We offer a hybrid work model that supports a good work-life balance. A minimum of 2 days in the office is required, with the remaining days as home working. </span></p><p><span>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </span></p><p><span><strong>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? </strong>We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Julie Lovatt at: <a href=\"mailto:julie.lovatt@staffordshire.gov.uk\">julie.lovatt@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <strong><br></strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Interviews are scheduled to take place 12 May 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:30:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2614cf04-7e49-4cec-85f2-0d6184f26590.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d6582ee-29ed-435e-b236-2c258860121d","title":"SEND Principal Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team in Staffordshire are working hard to improve services for children, young people and families.  We have a number of exciting projects planned and are looking for an additional Principal Officer for SEND to join us to continue our improvement journey.</span></p><p><span>The Central SEND teams provide specialist SEND expertise and support, working closely with the 8 District Teams to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties (Children and Families Act 2014).  Central SEND Teams are managed by the Head of SEND and work closely with the Educational Psychology Service, Specialist Teaching Teams and ASSIST.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will:</p><ul>\n<li>provide strategic support to the 8 District SEND Teams in order to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Local Authorities statutory duties.  </li>\n<li>supporting the District Teams, Principal Officers also take a lead on strategic SEND improvement projects for the Local Authority. </li>\n<li>support the development and maintenance of SEND practice standards, assist with training and development for the district based SEND offer.</li>\n<li>be required to lead task and finish projects and work with diverse groups of professionals.  </li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will have:</p><ul>\n<li>knowledge of all SEND related law and code of practice. </li>\n<li>project management skills will be essential as will a restorative and relational disposition to working with groups.</li>\n<li>an interest in digital innovation and AI to support our developing digital programme in SEND. </li>\n</ul><p>The focus of work for the next 2 years will be supporting the design of the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHNCA) and annual review pathways process and therefore skills in business design, writing procedures and change management would be essential. </p><p>Above all, you will share our passion for improving SEND services in Staffordshire and ensuring that every child or young people with SEND have access to excellent services that ensure they achieve their best.    </p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”  </p><p><strong>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements?</strong> We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Halit Hulusi, Head of SEND by email: <a href=\"mailto:halit.hulusi@staffordshire.gov.uk\">halit.hulusi@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 19 May 2025.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:20:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8717c9ca-0223-4d73-8905-385fa619da12.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e3a9cf4a-16ef-40e9-b441-3b4fa2caf5ed","title":"Corporate Asset Manager","employer":"Stafford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Corporate Asset Manager (OCA100)</strong><br><br>SM2 (SCP1-3) £55,350 - £58,425 per annum<br>37 hours per week - Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Transform our property assets and make a difference….</strong></p>\n<p>Cannock Chase District & Stafford Borough Councils are on a journey to transform service delivery.  The Corporate Assets Teams are in a transitional period, and we are exploring the potential of bringing together the property teams from across both Councils.</p>\n<p>The two Councils have a wide range of Corporate Assets which are key to the delivery of the Council’s services and the delivery of our wider ambitions to promote Economic Prosperity, Housing Development and support the delivery of high-profile regeneration projects in both Town Centres. </p>\n<p>Both Councils are keen to develop new ways of working to maximise the efficiency and performance of our land and property assets to enable the effective delivery of our front-line services. As such we are looking for a highly motivated, resilient Corporate Asset Manager who has worked at management or supervisory level in an assets or buildings management role within Local Government or a similar complex organisation.  </p>\n<p>You will have a professional knowledge base of asset management along with experience of contract management, procurement, managing budgets, health and safety in construction, managing compliance within buildings and general property maintenance including detailed understanding of relevant legislation in these areas.  </p>\n<p>You will be capable of effective communication with people at all levels both internally within the organisation and externally, with negotiation skills and the ability to influence and persuade when necessary.  You will also  have IT skills sufficient to use Microsoft Office packages in your day-to-day work and be able to organise workloads effectively with  developed networking and partnership working skills.</p>\n<p>Applicants must also be Educated to a minimum of Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject area with Chartered Membership of a technical body such as the RICS (MRICS) or CIOB or be working towards such professional status.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion please contact Nirmal Samrai, Head of Housing & Corporate Assets on 01543 464210.</p>\n<p><strong>For further information and to apply, please visit our website at: </strong><a href=\"https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers</a></p>\n<p>Closing Date for completed applications: Sunday 18th May 2025</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th June 2025</p>\n<p><strong>This position is being directly recruited by the Council – strictly no contact from Recruitment Agencies.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SM2 (SCP1-3) £55,350 - £58,425 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/eb506969-a02a-4b53-a8ee-313ce920cbc6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a95eb0f9-5eec-404a-bded-7841b64cfb8d","title":"Principal Estates Surveyor","employer":"Cannock Chase District Council","department":"","location":"Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Principal Estates Surveyor</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Grade J: £43,754 - £47,754 per annum (pay award pending)</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Post Number: DR300</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Permanent - 37 Hours per week</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits to you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexitime Scheme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Local Government Pension Scheme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership</strong></li>\n<li><strong>26 days holiday and 31 days after 5 years continuous service</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Payment of one professional fee per annum</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Essential Car User Allowance</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cycle Scheme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Free Parking</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Transform our property assets and make a difference….</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Council has a wide range of Corporate Assets which are key to the delivery of the Council’s services and the delivery of our wider ambitions to promote Economic Prosperity, Housing Development and support the delivery of high-profile regeneration projects in the Town Centre.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Council is keen to develop new ways of working to maximise the efficiency and performance of our land and property assets to enable the effective delivery of our front-line services. As such we are looking for a highly motivated, resilient Principal Estates Surveyor who will play a key role in our small team to shape our delivery of strategic estate management functions. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate will have:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong expertise in strategic asset and estate management.</li>\n<li>Proven experience in capital asset valuation and regulatory compliance. </li>\n<li>Effective negotiation and leadership skills to drive property transactions.</li>\n<li>Strong analytical abilities to oversee asset data and inform key decisions.</li>\n<li>Chartered Membership of RICS with a degree in Estate Management or similar relevant discipline.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion please contact Nirmal Samrai, Head of Housing & Corporate Assets on 01543 464210. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>This position is being recruited directly by the Council - strictly no contact from Recruitment Agencies.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>To apply for this vacancy online please go to </strong><a href=\"https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login\"><strong>https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk\">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number DR300.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 11<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 21<sup>st</sup> May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade J: £43,754 - £47,754 per annum (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a807a431-e957-43af-80ce-6f1a1fc90690.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9bef7ebe-b3ac-47ce-bc77-13fac89d54d5","title":"Senior Commercial Property Lawyer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. We have a large in-house corporate legal team consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced solicitor/fellow of CILEX to join our busy commercial property team who undertake a varied caseload of commercial property transactions and complex projects for all Council departments and external clients. All staff in legal services are currently required to attend our offices in Stafford at least once a week or more frequently if there is a business need to do so.  </p><p>Please note while the job title in this advert is Senior Commercial Property Lawyer, the job description for this role is entitled Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister (Level 1) - Property. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Some of your responsibilities will include,</p><ul>\n<li>providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of commercial property transactions including (but not limited to) sales, purchases, leases, development agreements including those to facilitate the delivery of new schools, highways and healthcare facilities, Compulsory purchase, option agreements, overage, lockout agreements</li>\n<li>advising on draft Cabinet and Committee reports and attendance at meetings where required</li>\n<li>supervising junior staff members and delivering training where necessary</li>\n<li>adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s LEXCEL quality standards.</li>\n<li>contributing to Staffordshire Legal Services’ marketing and selling services</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor/fellow of CILEX or Barrister with proven commercial property experience, within either the public sector and/or private practice, who lives in a commutable distance of our offices in Stafford.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>If you have any queries regarding this role, please contact Mair Young on 01785 276200 (<a href=\"mailto:mair.young@staffordshire.gov.uk\">mair.young@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>) or Vanessa Rigby on 01785 854915 (<a href=\"mailto:vanessa.rigby@staffordshire.gov.uk\">vanessa.rigby@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>).</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 6 May 2025.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £52,805","publishDate":"2025-04-17T08:38:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7de6851c-5ca6-4fc9-a498-d8cd678f6b51.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8e1b480f-a5c7-436b-98d5-43a17add6b7e","title":"Digital Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>It's a really exciting time to join our Digital Team as there's a renewed, ambitious focus on digital innovation across the organisation, supported by a new five-year strategy. </span></p><p><span>Our vision is to help drive digital excellence across Staffordshire County Council to enhance our services, foster inclusivity and build a smarter, more connected future for our communities.</span></p><p><span>A vital component of the organisation, our Digital Team is at the forefront of driving digital innovation and online excellence. Crafting and optimising digital experiences the team collaborates with partners and stakeholders from across the whole organisation to design and implement cutting edge solutions.</span></p><p><span>From web development, user interface design, automation and artificial intelligence the team is committed to elevating Staffordshire County Council’s digital footprint. In five years, our goal is to be an agile adopter of digital innovation.</span></p><p><span>Fixed Term until 1 May 2026</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>You will have a diverse range of responsibilities from assisting the development and implementation of web-based projects to analysing digital performance metrics.  You’ll also:</span></p><ul>\n<li>work in collaboration with service areas to deliver innovative and user-focused digital solutions that support the organisation's strategic objectives ensuring seamless communication and coordination</li>\n<li>operate in an agile and collaborative way, using modern tools and methods to design, develop and test digital products and services.</li>\n<li>embrace a culture of experimentation and learning, gathering feedback, measuring impact, and fully understanding benefits, embracing all opportunities to learn and improve.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>With a keen eye for detail and a passion for digital innovation, you’ll have:</span></p><ul>\n<li>a Diploma Level 3 in web technology or multimedia technology significant recent experience</li>\n<li>Experience of working on enterprise size web sites including knowledge of content management systems and HTML coding, SharePoint server, statistical analytics packages, and design software skills.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of web legislation and best practice, including W3C, WCAG, SocITM and EU directives.</li>\n<li>Experience of identifying evidence-based improvement to service delivery through online systems.</li>\n</ul><p><span>If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact: <a href=\"mailto:brad.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk\">brad.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span>Interviews are expected to be held on 7 May</span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2025-04-17T08:33:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7f368e94-ecb5-4ce7-a199-905a1a6d1946.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb35c571-7807-4a16-a7e9-2e900f263bcb","title":"Rights of Way and Definitive Map Technical Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Did you know Staffordshire has over 4500km of Public Rights of Way? This network of footpaths, bridleways and byways provides unparalleled access to Staffordshire’s countryside and is vital in supporting the rural economy, tourism and health as well as access to amenities and services.</span></p><p><span>Our specialist team provides technical support and advice associated with the county’s public path network and the wider green and historic environment.</span></p><p><span>Based in Stafford, you'll play a key part in ensuring the statutory processes and digital data that underpin the work of the Environment and Countryside Team are accurate and comprehensive.</span></p><p><span>These are busy roles, so well suited to diligent and enthusiastic individuals who want to assist in making our rights of way network safer and more accessible for everyone.</span></p><p><span>2 posts:  1 x Fixed term until 31.3.2027  and 1 x Fixed Term until 1.05.2026</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>Working closely with the Rights of Way Team in particular, you will:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Evaluate and allocate appropriately, problems and queries related to the path network</span></li>\n<li><span>Prepare and process legal Orders making permanent or temporary changes to the network.</span></li>\n<li><span><span>Gather information to inform decision-making processes.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Use our specialist GIS mapping systems to produce simple maps.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Assist the workflow of colleagues by supporting with business support tasks.</span></span></li>\n<li><span>Assist in keeping our web pages up to date.</span></li>\n<li><span>Assist our specialists visualise the information they and external bodies gather.</span></li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll have:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>excellent IT skills with experience of collecting, managing, analysing and presenting data.</span></li>\n<li><span>the ability to interpret, use and understand maps; experience with GIS mapping systems is also desirable.</span></li>\n<li><span>an awareness of rights of way legislation and policy and an understanding of its practical side.</span></li>\n<li><span>methodical and patient with an eye for detail and work well in a team but also be confident working independently.</span></li>\n<li><span><span>excellent organisation and communication skills and be able to prioritise and manage your time effectively. </span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span>Interviews will be held either the week starting 12 or 19 May 2025.</span></p><p><span>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact:</span></p><p><span>Shona Frost, Definitive Map and Spatial Information Team Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:shona.frost@staffordshire.gov.uk\">shona.frost@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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</span>.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409","publishDate":"2025-04-16T12:49:47.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3ba2c718-1771-4fc8-b7dd-2f3259da191f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"24832942-0e17-413c-8156-be10ec0504cd","title":"Early Years Inclusion Practitioner","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place One","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Early Years Team as we have recently reviewed our service because of changing national and local priorities. This means we now have greater capacity to be more resilient, connected and able to achieve our ambition to provide a high-quality service which responds to the unique needs of Early Years children and their families, ensuring the best start in life for all.</p><p>We are a highly experienced and committed team who constantly strive to improve outcomes for children, working with our partners to ensure that all children in Staffordshire can access their funded entitlements in high quality, inclusive settings.</p><p>As a result of our service review, we have a newly created Early Years Inclusion Practitioner role available. </p><p>The position will be based in the North of the county.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As an Early Years Inclusion Practitioner, you will work closely with the Early Years Inclusion Specialist, supporting and enhancing quality and inclusivity of early education and childcare settings, improving outcomes for children by</p><ul>\n<li>acting as a key contact for early years settings regarding the delivery of inclusive services</li>\n<li>collaborating with settings, families and Early Years Inclusion specialists to provide support to children with identified need </li>\n<li>supporting the development and delivery of networks, training and resources for the sector</li>\n<li>maintaining accurate records of interventions and observations relating to the progress of children </li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You'll have:</p><ul>\n<li>significant experience of working with young children in an Early Years setting</li>\n<li>excellent communication skills, capable of working with a range of key partners </li>\n<li>proven experience supporting others and promoting inclusive practices and positive outcomes across Early Years</li>\n<li>the ability to manage own workload, working flexibly to meet the changing needs of the service</li>\n<li>ability to travel across the county </li>\n</ul><p>For an informal chat, please contact the Early Years Inclusion and Improvement Leads; <a href=\"mailto:rosie.boardman@staffordshire.gov.uk\">rosie.boardman@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  or <a href=\"mailto:sarah.mcdowell1@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sarah.mcdowell1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Interviews scheduled for Monday 12th May. </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-16T12:20:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a47094f6-7c0d-40e8-b148-608d3de4a41e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"69b6e08b-5708-454f-9e06-77dd6f32ddec","title":"Principal Building Control Surveyor","employer":"Cannock Chase District Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Riverside, Stafford","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Principal Building Control Surveyor</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Grade J: £51,693 - £55,754 per annum (pay award pending) </strong><strong>inclusive of a 3-year salary supplement of £8k per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(Salary post supplement - Grade J: £43,693 - £47,754 per annum, pay award pending)</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Post Number: DP421</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Permanent - 37 Hours per week </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits to you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flexitime Scheme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Local Government Pension Scheme</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Payment of One Professional Fee Per Annum</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Payment of Building Inspector Registration Fees</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Flexible, hybrid working arrangements</strong></li>\n<li><strong>26 days holiday and 31 days after 5 years continuous service</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounted Leisure Centre Membership</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Essential Car User Allowance</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Free Car Parking </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Cycle Scheme</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Cannock Chase Council operate a shared service arrangement with Stafford Borough Council to provide the Building Control service on behalf of both Councils. We are looking for an experienced Building Control Surveyor who is able to cover a whole range of construction projects in addition to assisting with the management of the service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This post represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Control Surveyor to develop their management and professional skills and to contribute to the future development of the service.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience and commitment to join our service. You should be a member of a relevant professional body, such as CABE, CIOB or RICS. You must also be familiar with the regulatory regime for Building Control and you will need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 Category A - F Building Inspector.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We have a very strong building control team who are focused on providing an excellent service to our clients. Team members are experienced and registerd to work independently in accordance with their level of competencty. The team includes well resourced and dedicated administrative support. You will work closely with the other Principal BCS to manage the team and to help further improve the service for a successful future. Whilst being supported by the Building Control & Climate Change Manager, the position will provide autonomy to directly manage and influence the manner in which the service is delivered.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will be responsible for directly managing a section of the team to ensure customer requirements and performance targets are met. In addition you will take a leading role in more complex projects.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will be an excellent communicator who is able to supervise and develop others within the Building Control Team e.g. trainees, other registered building inspectors.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You should have the drive and desire to embrace new ways of working to ensure ongoing service improvements and innovation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Council are committed to supporting you in this role. This includes generous annual leave, up to 1.5 flexi days in each 4 week period, payment of professional and registration fees, access to MyLABC training package and hybrid home working arrangements.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>This post will be based at the</strong> <strong>Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you want to find out more or have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Paul Beckley on 01543 464408 or email <a href=\"mailto:paulbeckley@cannockchasedc.gov.uk\">paulbeckley@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply for this vacancy online please go to </strong><a href=\"https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login\"><strong>https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</strong></a></p>\n<p>                                                                                                                                   </p>\n<p>Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk\">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number DP421.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 2<sup>nd</sup> May 2025. </strong></p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade J: £51,693 - £55,754 per annum (pay award pending) inclusive of a 3-year salary supplement of £8k per annum (Salary post supplement - Grade J: £43,693 - £47,754 per annum, pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T11:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f5552370-aeb8-4549-b964-1a0150eb51d2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"36539ab3-b7c0-43b0-921d-54dbff7ea6d2","title":"Legal Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team who provide legal support to the County’s Countryside and Rights of Way function.  The role involves processing applications to modify the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way including investigation, report writing, legal drafting, appeals and public inquiries, and providing legal advice on a range of countryside and rights of way matters.  </p><p>The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging and interesting cases as part of a team committed to delivering high quality legal services in the public sector.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits supports 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. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Responsibilities will include: </p><ul>\n<li>Managing a caseload of applications to modify the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way.</li>\n<li>Investigating applications including historical and legal research.</li>\n<li>Writing and presenting reports to relevant Committees and Panels of the County Council.</li>\n<li>Handling appeals against refusal to make a modification order and liaising with the Planning Inspectorate in relation to these. </li>\n<li>Drafting and processing legal orders.</li>\n<li>Arranging and attending public inquiries to give evidence in support of legal orders made by the County Council.</li>\n<li>Providing legal advice to the client department on a range of countryside and rights of way matters.  </li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for a paralegal whose skills combine legal expertise with the personal qualities necessary to excel in the complex field of rights of way law:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified to a minimum standard of CILEX paralegal, or equivalent. </li>\n<li>Whilst no previous experience in rights of way law is necessary, transferable skills would be desirable and training will be provided. </li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of completing all aspects of routine legal casework on other fee earner’s and own allocated files </li>\n<li>An interest in public sector work and countryside and public rights of way matters</li>\n<li>Ability to work as a member of a team.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills as the candidate will need to provide general legal advice and interact with various stakeholders </li>\n<li>Meticulous attention to detail  </li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or you have any queries, please contact Heather Morgan, Team Senior - <a href=\"mailto:heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk\">heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Clare Gledhill at <a href=\"mailto:clare.gledhill@staffordshire.gov.uk\">clare.gledhill@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Interviews:</strong> will take place during the week starting 26 May 2025</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654","publishDate":"2025-04-14T12:01:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/30c60f7b-07d8-41a2-ad0c-27dbe9a9753e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0e3711f9-7116-4b4f-8620-b1c585ade3d4","title":"Advanced Social Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Uttoxeter","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.</p><p>If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.</p><p>We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.</p><p>A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Practice Educator Programme.</li>\n<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li>\n<li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li>\n</ul><p>To see more on this visit : <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/\">Children & Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As an Advanced Social Worker at Staffordshire, you’ll be key in the support and coaching you’ll help us to provide to our Social Workers. You’ll encourage and ensure that there’s a focus upon quality of practice but also on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</p><p>As an Advanced Social Worker in the Assessment & Staying Together teams you’ll:</p><ul>\n<li>Manage a complex allocation of children</li>\n<li>Share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, and chairing of strategy meetings, complex Child in Need and Core Group meetings.</li>\n<li>Coordinate and facilitate team group supervision</li>\n<li>Promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Ensure the team work towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li>\n<li>Mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers</li>\n<li>Be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li>\n<li>Provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li>\n<li>Lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>More generally, overall, our Advanced Social Workers need to be a:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified Social Worker with post qualifying experience</li>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle </li>\n</ul><p>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.</p><p>For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Layla Pace at <a href=\"mailto:layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk\">layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or on 07976448501</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 19 May</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754 plus essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-11T15:09:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fd6c87ac-bc31-4807-a546-31c2fc3ce5c9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a032f4f4-ec22-476d-929f-cd8e46b4fe18","title":"Client Affairs Service Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>The Client Affairs Service plays a key role within Adult Social Care & Safeguarding by supporting vulnerable people who lack the mental capacity to manage their own finances by acting as court appointed Deputy or Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) approved Appointee.  </span></p><p><span>The service aims to enhance the wellbeing of our customers whilst keeping them safe from financial abuse and ensuring their independence and choice are maintained.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>We have a hardworking and busy administrative team which ensures that clients finances are well managed in their best interests.  </span></p><p><span>As a member of the team, you will:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>liaise closely with the client, their carers, family and friends to enable the client to live as independently as they can.  </span></li>\n<li><span>be responsible for managing all of the client’s finances including utility bills, bank accounts, occupational pensions, DWP benefits and investments.</span></li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>Working within The Client Affairs Service requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. </span></p><p><span>You will also need:</span></p><ul>\n<li>An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to Deputyship</li>\n<li>Knowledge of working with vulnerable adults who lack mental capacity to manage their own finances and property</li>\n<li>To plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure</li>\n<li>Experience of working in an administrative or finance function</li>\n<li>Knowledge of benefits and pensions payable to people by DWP.</li>\n<li>The ability and experience to operate a computer-based information system and use Microsoft Office packages</li>\n<li>Experience of working with internal & external customers to provide an excellent quality service</li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><span>We are currently working both from the office and remotely and it is anticipated that this will continue.</span></p><p><span><strong>Interviews will be held during the week starting 12 May 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span>For more information about the role please contact: Claire Rowney on 01785 895812 or <a href=\"mailto:claire.rowney@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.rowney@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>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. 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It is a county with a proud heritage and bright hopes for the future – well positioned at the heart of the thriving West Midlands to create jobs, growth and prosperity for our residents and businesses. </p><p>With a financial position that will be the envy of many in local government, we are looking to capitalise on the changes that are taking place in the sector, putting Staffordshire at the forefront of innovation and future best practice.</p><p>The Assistant Director for Strategy and  Transformation role is now available following the promotion of the current postholder to our newly created post of Director of Transformation. This is part of an exciting new directorate at the forefront of innovative solutions and strategic change.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As our Assistant Director for Strategy and Transformation, you will serve as our chief strategy officer, advising our Leader and Chief Executive on where to take the council and the county next in order to build on our success.</p><p>With direct responsibility for Strategy, Strategic Policy & Partnerships, Strategic Delivery, Corporate Insight, Change and Digital, and our exciting journey of the Staffordshire Centre of Data Analytics, you will lead a broad multidisciplinary team. </p><p>Using the resources at your disposal, you will ensure that Staffordshire is at the forefront of change, helping us to deliver better outcomes for our residents and businesses.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We welcome applications from candidates with a background in any of the disciplines within the team or even wider. What is critical is that you have a track record of driving innovation and change in the public sector, and an appreciation of local government.</p><p>How can I apply for this role?</p><p>For further information and to complete your application, see <a href=\"https://staffordshire-leaders.com/\">Staffordshire Leaders</a><span><a href=\"https://staffordshire-leaders.com/\"></a> </span>or contact our executive search partners Gatenby Sanderson - Seb Lowe (07464 543442) or Sandra Jones (07826 404091).</p><p>Closing date is Sunday 11 May 2025.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> 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.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>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. 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