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Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16th June. \n Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. \n 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. \nPlease 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. \nFind 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> \n ","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>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>\n<li>\nGenerous annual leave entitlement 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>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n<li>\nProfessional subscriptions / registration - 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>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\nOngoing training and development opportunities.</li>\n<li>\nA variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\nOur West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\nMaking a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><h2>About the role</h2>We have an opportunity within Obelisk House, which provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with Dementia, Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.Our customers (Residents) are at the heart of what we do. 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. <h2>Additional information</h2>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. 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.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.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.To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.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\"!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.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.Apply now! As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. <h2>Company information</h2>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.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.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>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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Covering Towcester and surrounding villages. Adult services encompasses a wide range of teams and employment opportunities. This includes; Community Teams which also provide the front door to Adult Services. West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. <h2>Additional information</h2>We seek you to have demonstrable experience in leading and managing an Assessment and Social Work team. This includes responsibility for recruitment and retention, induction, training and development, performance management, disciplinary and capability processes, and succession planning. A proven ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive, and high-performing team is essential. The role involves managing the allocation of workloads across the team, ensuring high-quality delivery, meeting performance targets, and driving continuous service improvement. Confidence in monitoring, analysing, and managing delegated budgets, funding, and resources in line with council policies and procedures—or influencing broader service budgets indirectly—is required. Extensive knowledge of practice, theory, and legislation should be applied to enhance standards, shape procedures and policies, promote innovation, and embed new ways of working. This may include adopting insights from recognised sites of excellence and navigating complex or challenging circumstances, including those that require positive risk-taking. A solid understanding of local communities and the wider political context is key. Effective leadership in partnership working—both internally and with external stakeholders—is vital, along with a commitment to involving people who access support in the ongoing development of the service. <ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>\n</ul> Apply now! As we may close this advert early, if we receive the desired response. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. 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.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. 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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.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.The team will provide quality care for our people, specialising in rehabilitation/reablement and sub-acute care for people discharged from acute hospitals.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. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. 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.<h2>Additional information</h2>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.Career development and training opportunitiesOur 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 specialiseAll 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.We welcome applications from those with any level of experience.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.<h2>Company information</h2> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. 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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.This includes responding to standard enquiries and correspondence, maintaining your manager’s diaries and meeting schedules. Raise purchase orders, check invoices are accurate and process invoices and payments. Support management with the recruitment and training of staff. Carrying out DBS checks, ID verification and arranging relevant training courses. 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.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.Working 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri on site at Southfields, NN3About you <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>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.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. 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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.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. 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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.\nHarborough 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.\nYou 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. \nThe closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on 9th June. Interviews for the post to be held 18th June.\nWe 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\">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk</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. 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You will primarily work in the Environmental Services functions including grounds maintenance, street cleansing and environmental crime. At times their may be a cross over with the waste and recycling team.\nYou will play an integral in delivering several exciting projects within the Environmental Services department including play area refurbishment, tree works and open space management.\nYou will be required to undertake various site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with service level agreements, terms & conditions and monitor contractor performance.\nAn essential part of your job will be to build strong relationships with our contractor, other external partners and internal colleagues, so you must be an excellent and confident communicator, ensuring others trust your professional judgement and advice.\nThe role will involve a lot of customer interaction, acting as the first point of contact for the Environmental Services team. A commitment to a high level of customer care is essential, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.\nYou will play an active role in a multi-skilled and motivated team, and there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career and contribute to the direction of the service.\nYou will also be able to demonstrate negotiation skills; enthusiasm; self-motivation; sound judgement; a proactive approach to problem solving and tackling challenges; excellent organisational skills; and an ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve service delivery.\nAt times, you may need to make difficult decisions when the Environmental Services Operations Manager is unavailable. A strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations is essential for success in this role.\nWith guidance from the Environmental Services Operations Manager, you will oversee new apprentices in the Environmental Services team, ensuring their growth and success throughout their development and college journey. People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply for vacancies. \nThe closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9.00a.m. on Monday 9th June Interviews will be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th June.\nWe reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.\nDesirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey.\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Kemp, Environmental Services Operational Manager via email at J.kemp@harborough.gov.uk Should you have any difficulties applying online, please email: recruitment@harborough.gov.uk\nFind out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at Benefits of working for us | Working for HDC | Harborough District Council","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":"The Environmental Services team are seeking a committed, enthusiastic individual with excellent administrative skills and an eagerness to learn.\nThe post is a senior role which reports directly to the Waste Operations Manager. You will primarily work in the waste elements of the Environmental Services function including domestic and trade waste. However you will work alongside the senior officer for grounds maintenance, street cleansing and environmental crime.\nYou will play an integral part in delivering several exciting projects within the Environmental Services department including the implementation of a new waste strategy. You will be required to undertake various site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with service level agreements, terms & conditions and monitor contractor performance.\nAn essential part of your job will be to build strong relationships with our contractor, other external partners and internal colleagues, so you must be an excellent and confident communicator, ensuring others trust your professional judgement and advice.\nThe role will involve a lot of customer interaction, acting as the first point of contact for the Environmental Services team. A commitment to a high level of customer care is essential, as well as attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. You will play an active role in a multi-skilled and motivated team, and there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career and contribute to the direction of the service.\nYou will also be able to demonstrate negotiation skills; enthusiasm; self-motivation; sound judgement; a proactive approach to problem solving and tackling challenges; excellent organisational skills; and an ability to identify and act on opportunities to improve service delivery.\nAt times, you may need to make difficult decisions when the waste operations manager is unavailable. A strong understanding of environmental laws and regulations is essential for success in this role.\nWith guidance from the Waste Operations Manager, you will oversee new apprentices in the Environmental Services team, ensuring their growth and success throughout their development and college journey. People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply for internal vacancies. \nThe closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9.00 a.m on 9th June 2025\nInterviews will be held on 16th 17th June 2025. INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE.\nWe reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey..\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact William Ford, Waste Operations Manager via email at W.Ford@harborough.gov.uk\nShould you have any difficulties applying online, please email: recruitment@harborough.gov.uk\nFind out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW81972926 BCX8\" 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> ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 6 £33,366-£36,124","publishDate":"2025-05-23T14:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/87f4ed73-c43f-44a6-acbc-bc49e35f2e61.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"059bbd9d-b1d6-4ed1-8755-0b24e2fd52f5","title":"Empty Property Officer","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"Contract length - 24 months\nHarborough District Council is looking for a highly motivated individual, to work within Regulatory Services as an Empty Property Officer. In this role you will be working within the Environment Team that is responsible for enforcing Pollution Control and Private Sector Housing.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nYou 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.\nOccasional 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.\nThe closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9:00am 18th June 2025\nDesirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.\nOur preferred method of receipt of application is via the <a href=\"https://ats-harborough.jobsgopublic.com/vacancies/list\">online application form</a>.","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":"c60a9417-a0ec-4a7b-9132-190d0834b1ef","title":"Business Support Officer - Community Team","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"At West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), our vision is “to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive”. We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Support Officer to join our Adults teams and help us deliver outstanding services to our community.Our teams work with a wide range of individuals including vulnerable adults, the elderly, people with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments, and people with mental health needs. We are the first point of contact for those in our communities and people we support. We are passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference in the community.As a Business Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Northampton North and East Community team based at Olympus House in Northampton. You’ll manage data, coordinate and facilitate meetings, handle correspondence, and ensure the smooth running of administrative systems. Your work will directly support our care management teams and help improve outcomes for adults and transitioning individuals in our community.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.At WNC, we believe in helping our people THRIVE:• Trust – We’re honest, transparent, and accountable.• High Performing – We do the basics well and strive for excellence.• Respect – We value diversity and support each other.• Innovate – We embrace creativity and growth.• Value – We seek continuous improvement.• Empower – We trust and support our people to succeed. We offer a supportive team environment, and opportunities for personal and professional development.This role is a permanent full time position (37 hours a week) based in Olympus House Northampton. The role has been identified as a fixed worker type; this means that you will be expected to work from an office, you will not normally be working from home.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? This role is accountable to the Senior Business Support Officer overseeing the Northampton Community teams.Your role as a Business Support Officer is to manage communication correspondence, such as being the first point of contact via telephone, receiving calls from vulnerable members of the community and their families. Supporting in meetings, assisting with processing purchase orders, maintaining spreadsheets, taking accurate minutes of meetings and anything else that may be required. You will need to maintain accurate records and provide proactive administrative support. Maximising productivity, minimising errors, and managing information securely using Office 365 and internal IT systems.Key Responsibilities• Maintain accurate records and databases to support case management.• Provide confidential administrative support to the teams.• Handle correspondence and telephone enquiries with professionalism.• Arrange and minute inter-agency and departmental meetings.• Assist in processing financial claims and payments in line with council guidelines.• Ensure compliance with data protection and confidentiality standards.About you Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact! Are you passionate about making a difference?We’re looking for someone who is:<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>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.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.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>.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,914 - £27,781","publishDate":"2025-05-21T16:37:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d13132bf-39ac-4590-be8e-ed8fbcc87999.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fd08e994-2ae3-41bd-8bde-2407af14084d","title":"Corporate Health and Safety Officer","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.\nWe are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual as a Health and Safety Officer to ensure a professional, practical and comprehensive Health and Safety advisory and support service is provided. The role will involve taking ownership for the maintenance and improvement of health and safety within the council, providing advice and delivering training to managers and collating and analysing data in order to produce reports and recommendations to the Corporate and Senior Management Team.\nAs Health and Safety Officer you will be responsible for ensuring the Council remains compliant with current and proposed legislation relating to H&S as well as maintaining accurate H&S records for audit and RIDDOR reporting purposes which may include carrying out investigations as and when required.\nUndertaking regular site inspections of any Council workplace will also form part of the role along with maintaining and writing H&S policies and procedures and being responsible for arrangements of first aiders and first aider training.\nThe successful candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma or a degree in a relevant subject coupled with a post graduate diploma in Occupational Safety and be a member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or be eligible for membership. You will have previous experience in a similar role and of delivering training. You will also have excellent communication skills to ensure good working relationships are formed and be a competent user in MS Office including, Word, Excel and Outlook.\nYou will be a highly motivated individual who is able to use your initiative to work independently in order to solve problems and adapt quickly to changing circumstances. You must be able to adopt a flexible approach to your work, and occasional work outside normal office hours may be required.\n The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on Monday 9 June 2025 (12 noon). Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 June 2025.\nWe reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.\nDesirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.\nShould you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk\">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.</a> Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.\nPlease 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.\nFind 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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 8 (£40,476.00 to £43,693.00 pa pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T15:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b05a96d0-9c15-4d01-a4f1-9da741b09f40.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"704bce8e-4e7f-4919-94bf-b2f2828f2cf2","title":"Business Support Officer - Community Team","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>At West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), our vision is “to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive”. We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Support Officer to join our Adults teams and help us deliver outstanding services to our community.Our teams work with a wide range of individuals including vulnerable adults, the elderly, people with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments, and people with mental health needs. We are the first point of contact for those in our communities and people we support. We are passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference in the community.As a Business Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Northampton North and East Community team based at Olympus House in Northampton. You’ll manage data, coordinate and facilitate meetings, handle correspondence, and ensure the smooth running of administrative systems. Your work will directly support our care management teams and help improve outcomes for adults and transitioning individuals in our community.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.At WNC, we believe in helping our people THRIVE:• Trust – We’re honest, transparent, and accountable.• High Performing – We do the basics well and strive for excellence.• Respect – We value diversity and support each other.• Innovate – We embrace creativity and growth.• Value – We seek continuous improvement.• Empower – We trust and support our people to succeed. We offer a supportive team environment, and opportunities for personal and professional development.This role is a permanent full time position (37 hours a week) based in Olympus House Northampton. The role has been identified as a fixed worker type; this means that you will be expected to work from an office, you will not normally be working from home.<h2>Additional information</h2>Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact! Are you passionate about making a difference?We’re looking for someone who is:<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>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.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.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>.<h2>Company information</h2> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,914 - £27,781","publishDate":"2025-05-20T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/24977568-cf46-47ca-8efa-cef6c32a922b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a48f585-5ac4-40a3-b8c1-ff35244464af","title":"Community Team Manager -Adults (Rural North West)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Daventry","locationType":3,"description":"Community Hub team manager: Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. Covering Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. Adult services encompasses a wide range of teams and employment opportunities. This includes; Community Teams which also provide the front door to Adult Services, Learning Disability Team, Hospital Social Care Team, Review team and Moving into Adulthood roles. West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>What will you be doing? As a Team Manager you will responsible for managing, monitoring and co-ordinating the work of a team within a specified geographical area and/or service area in order to ensure an efficient delivery of service to Adults, providing high level oversight on cases particularly those that are high profile and hold complexities and risks. Whilst managing and monitoring the service provision budgets and other resources ensuring that expenditure occurs within financial regulations and does not exceed budget. Ensuring that performance targets are planned for and met and workload planning is effective. This role includes developing good relationships with partner agencies and supporting in developing robust systems and procedures. An amazing opportunity to support our most vulnerable adults living in West Northants. Leading a busy team, you will take a holistic and person-centred approach to ensuring the people your team support are happy, healthy, and safe. You’ll make sure they feel listened to and encourage practice that supports them to identify their assets and strengths – enabling them to fulfil aspirations, build resilience and improve outcomes.About you We seek you to have demonstrable experience in leading and managing an Assessment and Social Work team. This includes responsibility for recruitment and retention, induction, training and development, performance management, disciplinary and capability processes, and succession planning. A proven ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive, and high-performing team is essential. The role involves managing the allocation of workloads across the team, ensuring high-quality delivery, meeting performance targets, and driving continuous service improvement. Confidence in monitoring, analysing, and managing delegated budgets, funding, and resources in line with council policies and procedures—or influencing broader service budgets indirectly—is required. Extensive knowledge of practice, theory, and legislation should be applied to enhance standards, shape procedures and policies, promote innovation, and embed new ways of working. This may include adopting insights from recognised sites of excellence and navigating complex or challenging circumstances, including those that require positive risk-taking. A solid understanding of local communities and the wider political context is key. Effective leadership in partnership working—both internally and with external stakeholders—is vital, along with a commitment to involving people who access support in the ongoing development of the service. <ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>\n</ul> Apply now! As we may close this advert early, if we receive the desired response. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. 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.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:56:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/40b562cc-3609-4a3f-9bed-dcc1fba23789.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fccdc288-b26e-475a-9935-4075e244b57f","title":"Community Team Manager -Adults (Rural North West)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Daventry","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Community Hub team manager: Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. Covering Daventry and surrounding villages. Adult services encompasses a wide range of teams and employment opportunities. This includes; Community Teams which also provide the front door to Adult Services. West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. <h2>Additional information</h2>We seek you to have demonstrable experience in leading and managing an Assessment and Social Work team. This includes responsibility for recruitment and retention, induction, training and development, performance management, disciplinary and capability processes, and succession planning. A proven ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive, and high-performing team is essential. The role involves managing the allocation of workloads across the team, ensuring high-quality delivery, meeting performance targets, and driving continuous service improvement. Confidence in monitoring, analysing, and managing delegated budgets, funding, and resources in line with council policies and procedures—or influencing broader service budgets indirectly—is required. Extensive knowledge of practice, theory, and legislation should be applied to enhance standards, shape procedures and policies, promote innovation, and embed new ways of working. This may include adopting insights from recognised sites of excellence and navigating complex or challenging circumstances, including those that require positive risk-taking. A solid understanding of local communities and the wider political context is key. Effective leadership in partnership working—both internally and with external stakeholders—is vital, along with a commitment to involving people who access support in the ongoing development of the service. <ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>\n</ul> Apply now! As we may close this advert early, if we receive the desired response. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. 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.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. 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Business Support Officer - Community Team

West Northamptonshire Council

£26,914 - £27,781

Northampton (On-Site)

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Community Team Manager -Adults (Rural North West)

West Northamptonshire Council

£49,587 - £52,860 D.O.E

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Community Team Manager -Adults (Rural North West)

West Northamptonshire Council

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Transformation Officer -Internal Applicants only

Harborough District Council

Grade 6 £33,366-£36,124

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Democratic Services Officer

Harborough District Council

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North Northamptonshire Council

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