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Or, you might be an experienced manager seeking a new challenge—one that not only offers professional growth but also prioritises your well-being.</p><p>Although SWE (Social Work England) registration is not a requirement, you should have extensive experience and a proven ability to assist with complex legal cases. You should also be well-versed in legislation, able to provide supporting documents for cases taken to court, and knowledgeable about available funding streams.</p><p>As a champion of social work, you’ll lead by example, using your skills to encourage a culture of innovation, reflection and learning within the service, using practice evaluations and learning reviews to inform this work.</p><p>The experience you’ll bring with you will enable you to support others from the start of their social work journey; from student to ASYE, and then to qualified, competent and confident Social Workers.</p><p>You will be an approachable, ‘can do’ person who understands what good looks like and have high ambitions for the workforce and the organisation.</p><p>As a proactive person, you’ll be able to respond to multiple requests and demands, getting to know our fabulous staff group will be imperative and supporting them as they deliver advice and guidance to citizens of West Northants. 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You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners. </p><p><strong>Hours: </strong> Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays. </p><p><strong>You’ll need</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>\n<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>\n<li><strong>You will be required to drive and have transport.</strong></li>\n</ul><p>Please see the attached Job spec for further information. </p><p>We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place. </p><p>If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk </p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p><p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. 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West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. 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Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. </p><p>If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Career development and training opportunities </strong> </p><p>As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job.  </p><p>We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified).  We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.</p><p>We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. NQSW applications will be considered in line with vacancies best suited across adult social care teams. As well as Assistant team manager/PSW.</p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/6332\">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 30 June, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Community-Team-Manager-Adults-Rural-South-and-East/6633\">Community Team Manager- Adults (Rural South and East) | 08 June, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,190 - £41,797 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-06-01T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/def2e039-cbd6-4cc4-ad85-84255e3df7f8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d773cbe6-3dbd-4df1-b6bd-147782717ba7","title":"Finance Assistant-INTERNAL ONLY-3 vacancies","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The Council is looking for 3 highly motivated Finance Assistants to build on our track record of excellent financial reporting, business partnering and budget management.   </p>\n<p>You will need to help us to ensure our financial controls are working correctly, completing reconciliations, journals and tasks in a timely manner to enable the Accountancy Team Leader and Finance Business Partners to produce accurate budget monitoring reports and statements of accounts. </p>\n<p> People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply for internal vacancies.    </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on Monday 9</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> June.  Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> June.</strong> </p>\n<p> Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. </p>\n<p> Please click 'apply online' below where you can upload your CV and covering letter (Word or PDF only).  Please ensure your CV and letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification. </p>\n<p>Please include 2 referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer.  Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.  </p>\n<p>Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at <a href=\"https://www.harborough.gov.uk/info/20005/jobs/484/working_for_hdc\">Benefits of working for us | Working for HDC | Harborough District Council</a> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 4 £27,269-£29,093","publishDate":"2025-05-30T08:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/73f358c5-d954-4b9f-9893-5792de42e71b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"309406fc-57c3-4357-80dd-ec6a6c1240b8","title":"Care Home - Shift Lead/Senior Carer (Obelisk)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional subscriptions / registration</strong> - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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You will receive continuous training, support assistance. Most of your team will have grown organically within WNC. A rare natural enjoyment for their role and the support they offer to our customers.  </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future. </p><p>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</p><p>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</p><p>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</p><p>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</p><p>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</p><p>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks \"Buddy scheme\" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!</p><p>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost</strong><strong>. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><p>Apply now!  As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.</p><p>Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.</p><p>Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a></p><p>At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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What’s more important is a passion for delivering an excellent legal service, a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service and a drive to progress and achieve your own ambition.</span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,036 - £58,879","publishDate":"2025-05-29T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/65a1c7c2-8932-4ccf-a8a6-7c89b53d5792.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d28f1fa-558e-4661-805f-ec19cb7954c4","title":"Communications Intern - Student Placement","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>We are looking for a keen and committed university undergraduate intern to support the incredibly varied work of our Communications Team.</p><p>This role is based at our One Angel Square offices in Northampton with opportunities for flexible working.</p><p><strong>Please note </strong>we reserve the right to close the advert earlier that the advertised closing date if we receive a high-volume of applications.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We’re looking for someone with strong communication and writing skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, good attention to detail, and the capacity to learn quickly and apply new knowledge effectively.</p><p>No specialised communications knowledge is required, but experience in a PR, media, or digital marketing discipline and some political awareness would be helpful.</p><p>If this sounds like you, and you fit the criteria in the job description, we’d love to hear more so please submit your application as outlined below.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26083 - £26495","publishDate":"2025-05-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-28T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9f99dbfe-f73f-49b2-81af-d952c582ae4c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06f443b1-d3bd-4b61-ad8c-ae7f79a1b375","title":"Care and Support Worker","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>The 'Recovering Independence Bed' unit will be delivered by a range of staff, from both health and social care settings. Our team will deliver clinical care, rehabilitation support and care support, ensuring people experience the best quality of service they can, in a prompt and seamless way.</p><p>The services will provide a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team, with experience from both elements of health and social care, to deliver vital intermediate care for people in Northamptonshire.</p><p>The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.</p><p>As the focus of the centres is rehabilitation and reablement you will be working in an integrated multi-disciplinary team that includes senior nurses, staff nurses, unregistered staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, medical staff and social care colleagues. </p><p><strong><span>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span>West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</span></strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>You don’t need previous experience in social care, or qualifications, we will provide all the training and support you need to give you the skills and confidence be able to care for our residents.</span></p><p><strong><span>Career development and training opportunities</span></strong></p><p><span>Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise</span></p><p><span>All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.</span></p><p><span>We welcome applications from those with any level of experience.</span></p><p><strong><span>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</span></strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.52ph","publishDate":"2025-05-27T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/80b29fc5-a391-43a5-9b0c-0f4cf5e5d8d6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0cdb8629-2f3f-400f-9698-44cfffcd81c9","title":"Business Support Assistant (Southfields)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"NORTHAMPTON","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Southfields Care home Rated GOOD by CQC provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with Dementia, Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.</p><p>Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.</p><p>We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.</p><p>With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>As a Business Support Assistant within one of our care homes, you’ll provide a wide range of administrative support to managers and colleagues specifically within your team but also generally across the company.</p><p>This includes responding to standard enquiries and correspondence, maintaining your manager’s diaries and meeting schedules. </p><p>Raise purchase orders, check invoices are accurate and process invoices and payments. </p><p>Support management with the recruitment and training of staff. Carrying out DBS checks, ID verification and arranging relevant training courses. </p><p>Build good working relationships with internal and external managers, colleagues, customers and their carers. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs and ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons.</p><p>Our Business Support Assistants will also be required to cover reception when needed and respond to telephone and face to face enquiries, so it’s essential to the role that you have exceptional communication skills, great attention to detail and a willingness to complete tasks to the highest possible standard.</p><p>Working 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri on site at Southfields, NN3</p><b>About you</b><br><ul>\n<li>Good level of numeracy and literacy.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in an administrative role.</li>\n<li>Experience of using IT systems to produce a range of documents, coordinate and manage information, and monitor resources.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a face-to-face office or a similar environment would be a significant advantage.</li>\n<li>Able to work onsite Mon- Fri, 9am-5pm.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,914","publishDate":"2025-05-27T10:46:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c36df0f7-c044-43ff-8928-88385c806766.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a2f0dab-103d-449d-a843-01b2834c95fe","title":"Senior Educational Psychologist","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team as a senior educational psychologist.  We are  seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative educational psychologist to join our growing and dynamic service.</p><p>West Northamptonshire is a relatively new unitary council within which the EP Service is very well regarded and supported. The service has a strong focus on values-based practice and supporting staff wellbeing. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality service to support positive outcomes for children and young people across West Northamptonshire. Within the service we promote an ethos of distributed leadership, helping shape the direction of our EP service to be the best it can be.</p><p>The service will provide you with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme and regular professional supervision.</p><p>We have extensive links with training universities, with members of our EP team employed as tutors on EP training courses, along with links to local universities.</p><p>If you would like an informal discussion about the role, and the new directions which the Service is taking, please email Kathryn Davidson, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist <a href=\"mailto:kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk\">kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>  or Gavin Morgan, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist and tutor at University College London – <a href=\"mailto:gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk\">gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:</p><ul>\n<li>A passion for applying psychology to make a meaningful difference and improve the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups</li>\n<li>A commitment to innovative and creative practice, seeking ways to ensure children and young people in West Northamptonshire achieve their best outcomes</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li>\n<li>Skills in working collaboratively with different professionals</li>\n<li>Experience working as a qualified educational psychologist within a local authority</li>\n</ul><p> Applicants will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).</p><p>West Northamptonshire EPS is a Safer Recruitment service, and all successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£63,206 - £71,134 + 3 SPA","publishDate":"2025-05-26T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c946674c-8260-4997-924b-8713a7caa8f5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"49247618-ad25-4575-81c8-927ff5e715ad","title":"SEND Practitioner","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p> Working within the People Directorate, Education Services ensure that early help and specialist support is provided to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and proactively champion the inclusion of all children in education.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>The SEND Practitioner roles are based within the SEND Support Service and we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic colleague to join our established team.</p><p>The service supports children and young people from 0-19 at home and in education, empowering parents and setting/school staff through a variety of support methods including working with parents and school staff, running targeted workshops and direct work with children and young people. </p><p> </p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,324 - £33,017","publishDate":"2025-05-26T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0a054ee2-3f0c-4f7e-aafc-ba9345c9e915.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f4b3ed5b-431c-456b-8ee2-c9587a77a832","title":"Business Support Assistant (Southfields)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"NORTHAMPTON","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Southfields Care home Rated GOOD by CQC provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with Dementia, Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.</p><p>Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.</p><p>We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.</p><p>With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.</p><h2>Additional information</h2><ul>\n<li>Good level of numeracy and literacy.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in an administrative role.</li>\n<li>Experience of using IT systems to produce a range of documents, coordinate and manage information, and monitor resources.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a face-to-face office or a similar environment would be a significant advantage.</li>\n<li>Able to work onsite Mon- Fri, 9am-5pm.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,914","publishDate":"2025-05-26T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-26T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2bddc752-7078-43ba-81ba-b6c89d8bbf0b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eb3c65cc-1091-493f-bbb0-774802f8a38f","title":"Administative Support Assistant","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Post hours: 1 x 37 hours </strong><strong>1 x 25.9 hours (please indicate which role you are applying for on your application)</strong></p>\n<p>Following the successful promotion of an existing member of the team, and the expansion of the team in light of increasing levels of work, Harborough District Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Administrative Support Assistant within the Development Management Team. You will provide efficient and effective administrative support to Development Management. The role will involve registering incoming planning applications using the electronic systems. Plotting new application site details and permitted development restrictions onto an electronic map base will be required and therefore a high degree of accuracy is essential.  Additionally, you will be required to produce a weekly list of planning applications for advertisement. Using the Council’s electronic document management and workflow systems you will also be responsible for processing incoming mail.</p>\n<p>Harborough District is situated in rural south Leicestershire and is one of the most prosperous and attractive areas of England, and includes a wealth of heritage and prospective growth areas. Market Harborough, where the characterful, refurbished, Council Offices are situated, was named in the Sunday Times (March 2024) as one of the top best 50 towns to live in the country and one of the top 10 in the East Midlands, and the District has also received similar awards. It enjoys a very high quality of life and you could be benefiting from this to if you join our team.</p>\n<p>You will have a good standard of education and have competent IT skills, specifically in MS Word. TEAMS and Outlook. An experience of map-based information systems and document imaging systems would be a distinct advantage, as a minimum you will need to have good spatial awareness.  You will have proven excellent customer service and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines is essential.  You will need to be a team player with a ‘can – do’ approach; committed to meeting challenging targets and helping to maintain the quality of the environment across the District. </p>\n<p>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is <strong>12 noon on 9th June. </strong>Interviews for the post to be held <strong>18th June</strong>.</p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent benefits, including flexible working hours, generous holidays, and free leisure centre membership. Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk\"><strong>recruitment@harborough.gov.uk</strong></a> or contact (01858) 821304/7. Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form. Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 3 £25,584 to £26,409, pro rata","publishDate":"2025-05-23T14:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/50d81935-a533-4156-960b-eca7b5133339.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"be054d5d-8be5-4b74-9d21-595b32b9e001","title":"Senior Environmental services Officer -Grounds and Street Maintenance","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and <br>prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.</p>\n<p>The Environmental Services team are seeking a committed, enthusiastic individual with <br>excellent administrative skills and an eagerness to learn.</p>\n<p>The post is a senior role which reports directly to the Environmental Services Operations <br>Manager. You will primarily work in the Environmental Services functions including grounds <br>maintenance, street cleansing and environmental crime. At times their may be a cross over <br>with the waste and recycling team.</p>\n<p>You will play an integral in delivering several exciting projects within the Environmental <br>Services department including play area refurbishment, tree works and open space <br>management.</p>\n<p>You will be required to undertake various site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with <br>service level agreements, terms & conditions and monitor contractor performance.</p>\n<p>An essential part of your job will be to build strong relationships with our contractor, other <br>external partners and internal colleagues, so you must be an excellent and confident <br>communicator, ensuring others trust your professional judgement and advice.</p>\n<p>The role will involve a lot of customer interaction, acting as the first point of contact for the <br>Environmental Services team. A commitment to a high level of customer care is essential, as <br>well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.</p>\n<p>You will play an active role in a multi-skilled and motivated team, and there will be plenty of <br>opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career and contribute to the direction of the <br>service.</p>\n<p>You will also be able to demonstrate negotiation skills; enthusiasm; self-motivation; sound <br>judgement; a proactive approach to problem solving and tackling challenges; excellent <br>organisational skills; and an ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve service <br>delivery.</p>\n<p>At times, you may need to make difficult decisions when the Environmental Services <br>Operations Manager is unavailable. A strong understanding of environmental laws and <br>regulations is essential for success in this role.</p>\n<p>With guidance from the Environmental Services Operations Manager, you will oversee new <br>apprentices in the Environmental Services team, ensuring their growth and success <br>throughout their development and college journey.<br><br>People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply <br>for vacancies. </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9.00a.m. on Monday 9th June</strong><br><br><strong>Interviews will be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th June.</strong></p>\n<p>We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient <br>suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.</p>\n<p>Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.<br>If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the <br>role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your <br>career journey.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Kemp, Environmental <br>Services Operational Manager via email at J.kemp@harborough.gov.uk<br>Should you have any difficulties applying online, please email:<br>recruitment@harborough.gov.uk</p>\n<p>Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at Benefits of <br>working for us | Working for HDC | Harborough District Council</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 6 £33,366-£36,124","publishDate":"2025-05-23T14:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4842e2a7-fc48-46cc-8163-b26d1deb883c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e5dddfaa-d8c3-422f-91f2-12039e142d49","title":"Senior Environmental Services Officer-(Waste) (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The Environmental Services team are seeking a committed, enthusiastic individual with <br>excellent administrative skills and an eagerness to learn.</p>\n<p>The post is a senior role which reports directly to the Waste Operations Manager. 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However you will work alongside the senior officer for grounds <br>maintenance, street cleansing and environmental crime.</p>\n<p>You will play an integral part in delivering several exciting projects within the Environmental <br>Services department including the implementation of a new waste strategy.<br>You will be required to undertake various site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with <br>service level agreements, terms & conditions and monitor contractor performance.</p>\n<p>An essential part of your job will be to build strong relationships with our contractor, other <br>external partners and internal colleagues, so you must be an excellent and confident <br>communicator, ensuring others trust your professional judgement and advice.</p>\n<p>The role will involve a lot of customer interaction, acting as the first point of contact for the <br>Environmental Services team. A commitment to a high level of customer care is essential, as <br>well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.<br>You will play an active role in a multi-skilled and motivated team, and there will be plenty of <br>opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career and contribute to the direction of the <br>service.</p>\n<p>You will also be able to demonstrate negotiation skills; enthusiasm; self-motivation; sound <br>judgement; a proactive approach to problem solving and tackling challenges; excellent <br>organisational skills; and an ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve service <br>delivery.</p>\n<p>At times, you may need to make difficult decisions when the waste operations manager is <br>unavailable. A strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations is essential for <br>success in this role.</p>\n<p>With guidance from the Waste Operations Manager, you will oversee new apprentices in the <br>Environmental Services team, ensuring their growth and success throughout their <br>development and college journey.<br><br>People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply <br>for internal vacancies. </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9.00 a.m on 9th</strong><strong> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held on 16th 17th June 2025. 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In this role you will be working within the Environment Team that is responsible for enforcing Pollution Control and Private Sector Housing.</p>\n<p>The post holder is primarily responsible for the investigation of empty and other problematic properties; assisting with bringing empty homes back into use; identifying support and/or enforcement actions available; and taking appropriate enforcement action when necessary.to bring empty properties back into use, in accordance with the Council’s Empty Property Strategy.</p>\n<p>The post holder will also be responsible for supporting the Environment Team through the implementation of private sector housing legislation and for improving standards in private sector housing.</p>\n<p>The post holder must be knowledgeable of legislation, policy, guidance, codes of practice, standards etc. relating to empty properties and other private sector housing areas of work, keeping appraised of technical/specific knowledge and developments necessary for fulfilling the duties of the post and providing specialist advice within the council as required to deliver empty property work across the district.</p>\n<p>You will have experience of communicating confidently with a range of people in a customer facing role and will be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. You will be able to work under your own initiative and will be able to identify innovative solutions to challenges. You will have skills in MS Office and a desire to gain technical knowledge. You will be appropriately educated to degree level in a relevant subject. Ideally you will have recent enforcement experience in the fields appropriate to the post. Additional qualifications in the relevant areas of private sector housing would be an advantage.</p>\n<p>Occasional work outside office hours may be required.  You will need a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for this post.</p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9:00am 18th June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.</p>\n<p>Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the <a href=\"https://ats-harborough.jobsgopublic.com/vacancies/list\">online application form</a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 6 (£33,366 to £36,124)","publishDate":"2025-05-22T13:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1aba0ea4-bd39-48ef-bf54-36f8d99f0ce2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"61a0bfd3-b949-4c65-9681-bc2b46679c59","title":"Housing Options Team Leader","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p><span>This is an exciting time to join our Housing Solutions service! Following the creation of West Northants Council in 2021, we are on a journey of shaping the new Housing Solutions Service which restructured in June 2024. </span></p><p><span>West Northants is a great place to work, with a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support.</span></p><p><span>This is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supportive environment.</span></p><p><span>Want to know more or chat about our flexible and hybrid working? Please email our Housing Options Manager – <a href=\"mailto:kay.gilbert@westnorthants.gov.uk\">kay.gilbert@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></span></p><p><span>We have two positions for Housing Options Team Leader, one is a permanent position, and the other one is a 12-month fixed term role. </span></p><p><strong><span>Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the permanent position or the fixed-term, or whether you would like to be considered for both.</span></strong></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p><span>You will need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the ability to develop, support, empower and motivate a team to achieve their goals. You will have developed these skills through experience of leading and motivating teams in a customer focused environment, with a strong background within homelessness. </span></p><p><span>You should be solutions-driven and have an adaptable approach to working, to thrive in a busy environment with a positive approach to challenges! You will have previous experience and knowledge of working in a frontline housing advice service conducting thorough investigations of complex cases, and you will have detailed knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation, policy, and guidance. </span></p><p><span>Your communication skills will be exemplary, with the ability to communicate complex issues in simple language, and with compassion and empathy.</span></p><p><span>You will be able to adeptly develop and manage the Housing Options team processes whilst also being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. You are driven and committed to meet targets and achieve positive outcomes, and you will be instrumental in delivering and interpreting complex information and data to make informed decisions about service development.</span></p><h2>Company information</h2><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,86 - £46,304","publishDate":"2025-05-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7ad7c18a-3236-43a9-89af-32b9dfceff05.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c60a9417-a0ec-4a7b-9132-190d0834b1ef","title":"Business Support Officer - Community Team","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>At West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), our vision is “to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive”. 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Your work will directly support our care management teams and help improve outcomes for adults and transitioning individuals in our community.</p><p>The key point to the role is to provide accurate records and delivering essential administrative support, to ensure communication is up to date and delivered to our Adult Social Care teams in relation to each person we support.</p><p>At WNC, we believe in helping our people THRIVE:</p><p>•        Trust – We’re honest, transparent, and accountable.</p><p>•        High Performing – We do the basics well and strive for excellence.</p><p>•        Respect – We value diversity and support each other.</p><p>•        Innovate – We embrace creativity and growth.</p><p>•        Value – We seek continuous improvement.</p><p>•        Empower – We trust and support our people to succeed.</p><p><br>We offer a supportive team environment, and opportunities for personal and professional development.</p><p>This role is a permanent full time position (37 hours a week) based in Olympus House Northampton. 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Are you passionate about making a difference?</span></p><p><span>We’re looking for someone who is:</span></p><ul>\n<li>A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Confident working across several teams and also working autonomously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li>\n<li>Skilled in being proactive and prioritising tasks and being able to meet deadlines.</li>\n<li>Proficient in Office 365 (or willing to learn).</li>\n<li>Experienced in administrative roles, ideally within a busy office environment.</li>\n</ul><p><span>A friendly and reliable demeanour is essential, as you will contribute to a positive working atmosphere and interact with many people, including internal and external colleagues and members of the public.</span></p><p><span>Attention to detail in producing clear, concise and accurate records is key. The ideal applicant will have experience in taking minutes and written case/care notes. Knowledge of our internal systems would be beneficial.</span></p><p><span>If you're ready to bring these qualities to our team and make a difference, we encourage you to apply. If you have any queries regarding this role, please email the Senior Business Support Officer: <a href=\"mailto:Andreea.Hobeanu@westnorthants.gov.uk\">Andreea.Hobeanu@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>.</span></p><b>About us</b><br><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. 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West Northamptonshire Council

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£42,861 - £46,304 D.O.E

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