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The role may involve setting up the Hall for dinner service and cleaning throughout the shift. On the playground, you will be responsible for promoting games and engaging with the children whilst ensuring that the school’s high standards of behaviour are maintained at all times. At the end of lunchtime, you will be responsible for putting away tables and chairs and cleaning the hall. \nHours of work are:\n11.30am – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday (8.75 hours) 11.45am - 1.00pm, Monday to Friday (6.25 hours)\nThe positions are term time only, 38 weeks of the year, and offered on a permanent basis.\nIn return, we can offer you a very supportive and friendly staff team who are committed and motivated to ensure that all our children strive to our motto to “be the best we can”. We offer a pension scheme with 21.5% employer contribution, a well-being Employee Assistance programme and annual statutory holiday pay of 5.8 weeks, on top of your 38 weeks, taken in term breaks.\nCompleted applications should be submitted via <a href=\"https://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk/\">https://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk</a> \nPlease contact <a href=\"mailto:business.manager@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk\">business.manager@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk</a> if you require any further information.\nOnly candidates selected for interview will be notified. Previous applicants need not apply.\nBuglawton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.\nJDQ: AAAD5003, Grade 2","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,656 FTE","publishDate":"2025-05-21T09:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d4bf2e70-fc0e-45be-bd36-bdc925ba5a45.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f2fa0d05-d1b9-4a6a-8570-f2fe73cf9d5d","title":"Customer Feedback and Complaints Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking to recruit a Complaints Officer to work within the Customer Feedback and Complaints Team. This is a Fixed Term role for 12 months.This role will focus on the Council's Corporate Complaints Procedure and you will support the Complaints Manager is delivering a high-quality complaints service, analysing complaints, and managing their response, while ensuring timely and fair resolutions. You will also provide advice and guidance to residents wishing to make a complaint and line manage staff within the team to support the Corporate Complaints Procedure, MP and Public Enquiries functions.Complaints data is key to driving improvement across the organisation and you will assist in preparing reports detailing key trends and recommendations. Main Responsibilities You will<ul>\n<li>Be the first point of contact for our residents who wish to make a complaint</li>\n<li>Extract and assess a variety of information and use your analytical skills to make an informed decision on how to appropriately deal with complaints </li>\n<li>Effectively handle matters that are not eligible to access the Corporate Complaints Procedure, clearly and accurately communicating decisions to residents</li>\n<li>Accurately record incoming complaints data on the our database</li>\n<li>Monitor complaints and MP Enquiries to make sure that timescales are met and be able identify and act on breaches where appropriate</li>\n<li>Produce statistical reports using our bespoke complaints database</li>\n<li>Use complaints data to prepare reports to be shared with management</li>\n<li>Supervise and support the Customer Service Advisor and Business Support Officer as and when required</li>\n</ul> The Ideal Candidate You will<ul>\n<li>be experienced in customer service and complaint handling</li>\n<li>have experience in Local Government or other complex organisational setting</li>\n<li>understand and apply policy and procedure</li>\n<li>have excellent communications skills to provide written responses to residents that are professional, accurate and evidence based</li>\n<li>have the ability to manage a complex workload with conflicting demands respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities with limited supervision</li>\n<li>be able to remain calm under pressure and deal with sensitive and confidential matters</li>\n<li>bring an innovative approach to problem solving</li>\n<li>be able to establish good working relationships with staff and stakeholders at all levels</li>\n</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” Interviews will be held 2 weeks after the closing date. Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Sue Thomas, Customer Feedback and Complaints Team Leader: <a href=\"mailto:susan.thomas@staffordshire.gov.uk\">susan.thomas</a><a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 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The role involves supervising lunchtime play (12-1pm), working as a Teaching Assistant (1 – 3.15pm) and supervising After School Club (3.15 – 6pm) each day. \nThe successful candidate will love working with children, be self-motivated and committed to providing the best childcare possible. On the playground, you will be responsible for promoting games and engaging with the children whilst ensuring that the school’s high standards of behaviour are always maintained. You will support small groups of children in a classroom environment to support progress and development. You will work with other school staff to ensure the smooth running of the After School Club so that children are safe and engaged. \nIn return, we can offer you a very supportive and friendly staff team who are committed and motivated to ensure that all our children strive to our motto to “be the best we can”. We offer a pension scheme with 21.5% employer contribution, a well-being Employee Assistance programme and annual statutory holiday pay of 5.8 weeks, on top of your 39 weeks, taken in term breaks.\nA current certificate in Paediatric First Aid would be an advantage, but not essential. \nClosing date: 12noon on Friday 6th June 2025. Interviews: Wednesday 11th June 2025; only candidates selected for interview will be notified.\nBuglawton Primary is committed to Safeguarding children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our school website at <a href=\"https://www.buglawtonprimaryschool.org/page/policies/56302\">Buglawton Primary School: Policies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 4 £24,790 pro rata, £12.85 per hr","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c2ee3831-79f2-4d62-9e24-fa3cfa885913.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"86144125-58c8-462a-b892-179a178425b5","title":"Bursar (Children's Residential)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families. We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire.As we continue to develop and enhance our in house residential service, we currently looking for a part time worker for 18.5 hours per week in the Stafford area. As a Bursar, you will be working in the homes, supporting the Registered Manager in the day to day operation of the home.Main Responsibilities You will<ul>\n<li>have a knowledge of health and safety relating to the maintenance of a safe working and living environment, including completion and review of risk assessments. </li>\n<li>proven experience of implementing office procedures and systems. </li>\n<li>support the Registered Manager in all aspects of health and safety, finance and the day to day administration of the home. </li>\n<li>having proven experience working in a supervisory role as you will be directly supervising support staff. </li>\n<li>playing a key role in maintaining budgetary systems. </li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will :<ul>\n<li>be an experienced and motivated person to work as a Bursar within a residential children's home for young people with emotional, behavioural difficulties. </li>\n<li>have a NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration or equivalent (desirable)</li>\n</ul>This is an ideal opportunity for someone working within an administrative role who would like to progress further.For an informal discussion about the role please contact John Rowlands on <a href=\"mailto:john.rowlands@staffordshire.gov.uk\">john.rowlands@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> Interviews will be held on the 10th June.“We’re happy to talk flexible working” To find out more about working here take a look at our careers website page for Children and Families <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/\">here.</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654 (pro rata to the the hours worked)","publishDate":"2025-05-19T14:55:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/371b6886-b707-4c51-ad7b-d8ddea029d57.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1f496847-5133-41de-a84c-cfcdb7b8fe3f","title":"Community Highway Support Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Leek","locationType":3,"description":"Are you passionate about improving local roads and enhancing community satisfaction? If so, come and join our team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality highway services and making a positive impact in our community.We are committed to fixing more roads and improving transport and digital connections and we are making significant investment into our network. To ensure we can deliver our ambitious Highways Transformation we are looking to grow our team and develop talent for the future. This role at Leek is full time, however part time hours will be considered. Main Responsibilities You will<ul>\n<li>support the local Community Highways team to provide a community-based approach to the delivery of the highway service, improving elected member and community satisfaction. </li>\n<li>provide a first-line response to enquiries and be the go-to person for community enquiries related to highways. </li>\n<li>interrogate digital records and GIS systems, </li>\n<li>collate information to respond to requests</li>\n<li>support the production of reports and programmes of work.</li>\n</ul> The Ideal Candidate You will also have:<ul>\n<li>experience of working with complex data and responding to written and verbal enquiries </li>\n<li>business administration experience or equivalent qualifications</li>\n<li>excellent customer service skills,</li>\n<li>an ability to interpret maps with a good attention to detail.</li>\n</ul>If you're unsure whether your skills or experience are suitable or you would like an informal chat, please contact: David Greatbatch (Community Highway Manager) at <a href=\"mailto:david.greatbatch@staffordshire.gov.uk\">david.greatbatch@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held during the week starting 23 June 2025. Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2025-05-19T10:19:36.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7db0075b-c9c7-4ca8-8ae1-cac86f402afb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4f51a1e8-dc7b-49a0-a4f8-8d1c5922e16b","title":"Teacher of English","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Cheshire East Council - The Oaks Academy","location":"Buchan Grove, Crewe","locationType":3,"description":"We are seeking to appoint a talented, innovative and ambitious teacher of English. This is an exciting time to join the school as we are increasing our numbers on role significantly and recruiting several new staff to meet this need. If you provide high-quality teaching and have a natural passion for improving the life chances of our children, then this could be the role for you.\nWe believe every young person has the right to a high-quality English education and that the skills they develop through English prepare them to be successful lifelong learners.\nThe English curriculum team aim to ensure all pupils can:\n<ul>\n<li>Read easily, fluently and with good understanding</li>\n<li>Develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information</li>\n<li>Acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic connections for reading, writing and spoken language</li>\n<li>Appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage</li>\n<li>Write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences</li>\n<li>Use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas</li>\n<li>Demonstrate they are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat can we offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>The Learning Partnership has a comprehensive and supportive performance management process, to motivate, inspire, and develop colleagues to ensure that both teachers and pupils can realise their potential. There is a wealth of continuous professional development and networking opportunities across the Trust through The Learning Institute, our teacher training and learning and development faculty.</li>\n<li>Collaborative working across trust schools and sharing best practice are highly encouraged, and we have opportunities for more formal training and qualifications through apprenticeships and the NPQ programmes. We are passionate about developing and retaining our staff; we offer teaching and learning responsibility and retention allowances to ensure we remain an employer of choice in the locality.</li>\n<li>The trust promotes and prioritises staff wellbeing through its commitment to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. A new staff benefits programme has launched this academic year, providing staff discounts in response to the rising cost of living, and offers a confidential employee assistance programme to support staff mental health and wellbeing both personally and professionally</li>\n<li>Supportive and inspiring teaching and learning community with regular coaching and mentoring opportunities.</li>\n<li>Coherent and well-planned continual profession development with the opportunity to achieve the TEEP (Teacher Effective Enhancement Programme) internationally recognised qualification. This compliments your individual subject pedagogy and supports our whole school approach to teaching and learning.</li>\n<li>Enrolment on the national Effective Formative Assessment Dylan Wiliam project as a whole school initiative.</li>\n<li>Individual subscription to a range of research-based teaching and learning platforms, including:</li>\n</ul>\n-The National College\n-TES Develop\n-Bluesky Learning Modules\n<ul>\n<li>TLP Perks – access to a wide range of discounts and benefits for employees of The Learning Partnership Trust. </li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease apply by midnight on Sunday 1st June 2025\nFor further information regarding this role or would like to book a tour of the school please contact Joanne Mackreth-Aylett on 01270 661223 or email <a href=\"mailto:admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk\">admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk</a>\nInterviews to be scheduled in week commencing 2nd June 2025\n \nThe Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).\nAll posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.\nShortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.\nThe Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.\nWe particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.\nThe Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £44,999","publishDate":"2025-05-16T15:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e6aec8aa-3afd-4b38-87a0-4282daa7d0bd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b5348155-9cf2-4ba3-8b3c-59c7b1b48eee","title":"Area Manager - School Crossing Patrol Service","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Are you a team player who is looking for a job that gives you the chance to work within our communities and really make a difference?We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our busy School Crossing Patrol Service.Staffordshire County Council has managed the School Crossing Patrol (SCP) Service since 1993 following its transfer from Staffordshire Police. The service operates at 250 sites across Staffordshire.The aim of the service is to ensure that children and adults can travel easily and safely whilst on their journeys to and from school. This role is Term Time only.Main Responsibilities No two days are the same in this exciting and challenging role.As you assist in providing a safe and efficient school crossing patrol service, you will be responsible for the day to day management and co-ordination of a team of School Crossing Patrols across a designated geographical area.You will be involved in:<ul>\n<li>recruitment and training</li>\n<li>monitoring of performance standards</li>\n<li>health & safety and welfare / wellbeing of team members including the timely and effective management of absence.</li>\n<li>undertaking regular risk & site assessments at bespoke individual locations in accordance with national guidance</li>\n<li>ensure safeguarding guidance is followed by all patrols and deliver safeguarding training as required.</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will need to be able to work in a team and have good organisational and computer skills (including Microsoft Office).You will need:<ul>\n<li>excellent communication skills because you will be interacting with different people, both across the organisation and externally, by phone, email and in person.</li>\n<li>a flexible approach - as sometimes things can change at short notice. You will need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly, often thinking on your feet.</li>\n<li>an ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.</li>\n<li>a passion to always give the best service.</li>\n</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” You will be working within the North of Staffordshire, in and around Newcastle, Leek and Staffordshire Moorlands, so you will ideally live within a commutable distance from any of the crossing points in this area. You will also need to be available from 7am to be at any given site approximately 8am several times a week.It is essential you have a current full driving licence and provision and authorised use of a vehicle.If you’re looking for a great development opportunity but are unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable please contact Claire Williams, School Crossing Patrol Service Manager, who can give you more information. <a href=\"mailto:deborah.hunter@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> The interviews are planned to take place week commencing 09/06/2025.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,035 (Term time Pro Rata )","publishDate":"2025-05-16T15:06:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7d404758-3605-4f5e-9df8-836e3e359169.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b171957c-dbe0-4477-870c-b2cc077f5e8a","title":"Assistant Countryside Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Werrington","locationType":3,"description":"Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?Our Environment & Countryside service is more than just a team – we're a force of nature! With a passion for preserving and enhancing Staffordshire's natural beauty, we are on a mission to create a landscape that inspires and captivates all who encounter it.From enchanting country parks, copious reservoirs and sprawling greenways, we are committed to shaping a future where every corner of Staffordshire has something to offer visitors to Staffordshire’s Countryside.You'll be based at our depot in Werrington though you will be required to work from other County Council locations as required. The Country Parks Team operates seven days a week including weekends and bank holidays. Standard hours of work are 37 hours per week worked in five days, with two (generally consecutive) rest days.This role is fixed term for two years.Main Responsibilities We are looking for a practical person to help shape the future of our country parks.The role is extremely varied; you will:<ul>\n<li>work closely with our Countryside Officers delivering practical habitat and maintenance works,</li>\n<li>patrolling sites to ensure they are safe, clean, secure,</li>\n<li>providing practical support for the delivery of events and visitor activities.</li>\n</ul>Working with the wider Country Parks Team,<ul>\n<li>you will lead volunteer work parties, </li>\n<li>undertake site inspections and assist with site habitat and species surveys</li>\n<li>and engage visitors and stakeholders to promote the work of the Environment and Countryside Team.</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have :<ul>\n<li>have a strong practical focus, and be capable of extended periods of physical work. Tasks will be carried out on a range of terrain (e.g. steep slopes and wet ground) and include grassland management / restoration, heathland and woodland management, maintaining fire breaks and fencing,</li>\n<li>experience of using and maintaining forestry and grounds maintenance equipment and other demonstrable practical countryside skills in fencing, hedgelaying or similar.</li>\n<li>a passion, interest and knowledge of the natural and historic environment and some experience of engaging with the public to promote the understanding of nature conservation and heritage.</li>\n</ul>A current drivers licence is essential and experience of driving plant and machinery would be desirable. “We’re happy to talk flexible working” For more information about this role, please contact Steve Spackman, Assistant Country Parks Manger at <a href=\"\">steve.spackman@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>Interviews: week commencing 9th June 2025.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,711 - £31,067 - this includes a pay enhancement for weekend working","publishDate":"2025-05-16T14:50:36.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d719fca5-3f26-4456-8686-89ac79470667.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48650c93-0459-4e69-a747-78ae302f561b","title":"Science Laboratory Technician","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Alsager School","location":"Alsager school","locationType":3,"description":"Required for September 2025 \nSCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN \nJOB SHARE - Permanent \n22 hours per week, 38 weeks (term time only) \nHours: between the hours of 8am to 4pm (negotiable), preferably Monday to Wednesday. \n \nGrade 4; scp 05 - 06: £12,392 - £12,873 p.a. (actual salary) \n To provide a practical day-to-day technician service for the Science faculty. \nPreparing experiments, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff \nLiaising with staff over use of equipment and stock \nTidying away experiments which will also involve cleaning of equipment. \nYou will be mixing chemical solutions and helping where necessary within the classroom. \nA qualification in science is an advantage. \nWe also provide reduced staff membership rates at the on-site Leisure Centre Fitness suite and there are excellent road and rail links to Alsager. \n \nIf you think you can contribute to the department’s future success, either contact Ashley Owen, H.R. Manager, on <a href=\"mailto:a.owen1@thecornoviitrust.org\">a.owen1@thecornoviitrust.org</a> or download the relevant files from the school’s website: www.alsagerschool.org and email your application to us on: <a href=\"mailto:jobs@thecornoviitrust.org\">jobs@thecornoviitrust.org</a> \nWe look forward to hearing from you. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 4; scp 05 - 06: £12,392 - £12,873 p.a. (actual salary)","publishDate":"2025-05-16T11:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/93b1b94f-09a8-4fda-98c1-eea4ac5ea9b7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e541c7a4-97c6-4272-b4b4-e9e779328c2e","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Castle House, Newcastle Under Lyme","locationType":3,"description":"This is an exciting opportunity to join the Newcastle and Moorlands Children’s Disability Service, at a time where there is significant investment across Children’s Social Care.We have four Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities. These are teams of highly dedicated Social Workers who support each other in the day to day task of ensuring we reach the best outcomes for our disabled children in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full.We are committed to working with partners and families to support children and young people to be safe and secure, to promote physical and emotional well-being and to help them achieve their full potential within their communities.We also are supported by a team of skilled Family Practitioners who assist in facilitating behaviour management work and undertaking direct work with children with disabilities and their families. Based at Castle House in Newcastle Under Lyme, covering Newcastle itself and the Moorlands. Hybrid working is supported, with a mix of being able to work at home and being part of the team in the office. This is a Fixed Term role for 12 monthsMain Responsibilities As a qualified Social Worker, you will:<ul>\n<li>be based within a team of 7 Social Workers and 1 Family Practitioner. </li>\n<li>complete statutory duties in line with the Children Act 1989 including working with children under S17/S47, supporting children in our care and completing holistic assessments and plans for our disabled children. We have had a small number of children on Child Protection Plans on the team and a small number of Children in our Care. </li>\n<li>be committed to ensuring the children on their work load receive the best quality service.</li>\n</ul>Our Children's Disability Team provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop skills across a range of interventions including Mental Capacity Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), also planning for transition to adulthood.Our work sometimes requires us to work closely with the Assessment and Staying Together, and Early Help Teams, often co-working where there is a sibling group.Practice development is a priority and you will be expected to contribute to reflective team supervision and to be committed to your own continued professional development. The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>\n<li>BA/MA Social Work Qualification, certified by Social Work England</li>\n<li>Demonstrable post qualifying experience</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Post qualifying experience of working with children </li>\n<li>Have the ability to engage and communicate with disabled children</li>\n<li>Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with children, families and other professionals.</li>\n</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Leanne Woodvine: <a href=\"mailto:leanne.woodvine@staffordshire.gov.uk\">leanne.woodvine@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held on Monday 9th June at Staffordshire Place 1 or Castle House (TBC). Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 + £963 car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-16T09:49:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/db545df7-bb09-48a7-90b9-da9ecc5193b3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f277f31b-0633-46ce-ab22-19c7b2f4741a","title":"Duty Social Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Uttoxeter Area Office","locationType":3,"description":"This is an exciting opportunity for a child focused, dynamic and enthusiastic experienced social worker to join the Staffordshire Permanency Support Locality Team, part of the Together4Children Permanency Partnership on a permanent basisAt Staffordshire County Council we are committed to delivering high quality permanency support assessments and interventions for adopted children and their families across the county. As a team we are also responsible for responding to requests for information from adopted adults (Birth Records Counselling/Access to Adoption Records), birth parent support and post box communication. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the roles and responsibilities of the duty social workers as the service is currently reviewing how we support our children and families.You would be joining an experienced, stable staff team which values teamwork and positive communication skills.The duty role is a unique role set within the team and the first point of contact for parents. be working alongside our existing duty social worker who has worked in this role for a number of years. Whilst there is the opportunity for some home-based working, the Permanency Support Team provides a county wide service, and you will be required to travel to various locations across the Together4Children Permanency Partnership Region. There is an expectation that you will be working in the office base for a minimum of two days per week. There is a requirement to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends on a planned basis. Main Responsibilities You will :<ul>\n<li>undertake assessments and interventions to adoptive children and families in Staffordshire </li>\n<li>work with individual service users, undertaking adoption support assessments and identifying initial plans of support and further work. </li>\n<li>liaise with district, regional colleagues and early help as well as a range of other agencies. triage referrals, complete timely, evidence based, adoption support assessments, providing quality therapeutic support set out in a clear adoption support plan and/or liaise with other professionals, signpost, and refer adopted children and their parents where necessary to targeted/universal/other services. </li>\n<li>have the opportunity to be involved in groups, activities, the preparation and delivery of training to adopters and colleagues in a range of areas related to adoption and permanence. be required to be child focused,</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul>\n<li>be a qualified social worker with experience of Safeguarding, working with children who can no longer live with their birth parent/family.</li>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>be ICT competent, particularly in Excel. </li>\n<li>demonstrate assessment writing and analytical skill.</li>\n<li>have an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the range of needs of adoptive children and their families is essential.</li>\n<li>Have a thorough understanding of attachment, separation, trauma, and child development.</li>\n<li>have an understanding of relevant legislation and policy in respect of adoption, adoption support, Birth Records Counselling and Access to Adoption Records. </li>\n<li>have a strong desire to expand your learning, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop and progress. </li>\n<li>full UK driving licence and access to a car, as we are a county wide service. </li>\n</ul>Interviews will be held on 18th June 2025Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Lisa Burke, Permanency Team Manager at <a href=\"mailto:lisa.burke@staffordshire.gov.uk\">lisa.burke@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 + £963 car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-15T11:08:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/594018db-2117-4014-a983-8145bcdce7fc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"92a9cf8d-019d-485f-a634-6e58b068eb86","title":"Business Support Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Business & Executive Support Team provides a centrally led business support administrative function which is aligned to meet the requirements of Staffordshire County Council, and which fulfils the needs of the organisation as it evolves.This exciting position sits within the Health Care & Events Team. Currently, this staffing team support a multitude of service areas across the organisation with a core link to Adult Social Care & Health and Corporate Events and Training.Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li>Providing support and assistance to managers across a range of Health Care & Corporate Training Services</li>\n<li>Servicing and support a range of events for internal and multi-agency stakeholders</li>\n<li> Accurately input and maintain internal systems including client based information system, training software, plus daily use of MS Office 365 packages</li>\n<li>Completing a range of administrative and customer care tasks ensuring compliance with business processes and Service Level Agreements</li>\n<li>Service Inbox maintenance, dealing with queries, signposting and taking appropriate action </li>\n<li>Liaising with internal and external customers and developing good working relationships and engagement</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate The role requires flexibility to support the wider Business and Executive Support Service when required to meet priority demands and will enable you to develop your skills and experience a variety of work opportunities across the service. We are looking for you to have: -<ul>\n<li>Administrative skills and experience to support the provision of a timely and high-quality Business Support service for Staffordshire County Council.</li>\n<li>Ability to take accurate and concise minutes when required for multi-agency meetings.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills to engage with our internal and external customers and administration teams to share best practise using digital solutions where appropriate to improve processes.</li>\n<li>An ability to work in a fast-paced, busy environment, and to manage changes at short notice.</li>\n<li>Good IT skills with a knowledge of MS 365 software</li>\n<li>Experience complying with relevant Information, Privacy and Data Security policies.</li>\n</ul>Interviews are scheduled for Friday 6 June, 2025.For an informal chat about this role, please contact Michelle Ogram, Team Leader at michelle.ogram@staffordshire.gov.uk. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409","publishDate":"2025-05-15T09:25:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/08a2b45e-47af-44ab-95c1-1f9fa05f6c42.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1e50eeb7-3b49-42ae-93e6-f6555f3b0325","title":"Project Engineer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Highways Development Management has a huge impact on people’s lives and is at the forefront of regeneration, redevelopment and plays a major part in everyday life for residents of Staffordshire and beyond. It is an exciting time to start a career at Staffordshire and this job will provide you with great opportunities for career progression and to be involved in medium/large scale projects across Staffordshire. The Highways Development Management team currently comprises of two team leaders who line manage a team of 14 staff who deal with approximately 3,000 planning applications a year plus pre-application advice.If you are keen on working within a Highway Development Management role and protecting the County’s highway network and also helping to improve the transport facilities available for the people of Staffordshire as part of the planning process then this rewarding career may be the career for you. We offer a great employment package with a flexible environment of office and/or home working to allow for that work/life balance.Main Responsibilities As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the team providing detailed responses on planning applications as a statutory consultee. This willl require you to have contact with a variety of Local Planning Authorities (LPA) ensuring the relationship is a positive one and the responses to them are detailed and encompass all elements of transport and highway safeYou will also:<ul>\n<li>prepare and issue comments, advice and recommendations relating to highway and transportation elements of planning applications; having regard to current design/transport guidelines.</li>\n<li>audit Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, within the experience, training and knowledge of the post applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software.</li>\n<li>proactively instigate, encourage, and participate in pre-application discussions with developers to aid the development of sustainable estate street layouts/designs in accordance with relevant Design Guides.</li>\n<li>have the opportunity to attend an LPA planning committee to defend your reply as a statutory consultee to a planning application.</li>\n<li>prepare and give evidence in connection with appeals and Court proceedings under the Town and Country Planning Acts.</li>\n<li>assist in the implementation of Development Plan Policies and the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan.</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will need:<ul>\n<li>to be a Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Civil Engineer or a Graduate Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience or a HNC and a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience.</li>\n<li>experience relevant to planning applications and of S278 and S38 Agreements</li>\n<li>experience of working in partnership with internal and external bodies.</li>\n<li>experience of the operation of agreements for the adoption of new streets and construction of off-site improvement works.</li>\n<li>experience of participating in multi-disciplinary teams.</li>\n<li>ability to work to time and budgetary constraints.</li>\n<li>a full driving licence.</li>\n</ul>You will also be required to support other members of the team who may have less experience than yourself. On the job learning, coaching and mentoring is not unusual and is encouraged to create a positive can-do atmosphere within the team.Any interested candidates who don’t meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be considered if they can demonstrate they are working towards the targets identified.We are hoping to conduct the interviews on Monday 30th June 2025.For further discussion about the role , please contact: Simon Hawe by email at <a href=\"mailto:mark.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0\">simon.hawe@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754","publishDate":"2025-05-14T15:42:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1cb73304-9a91-4bf8-bf49-21a2127258dd.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0ba0691d-2db5-4279-98e2-6da64041f57c","title":"Cook","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"114 Douglas Road","locationType":3,"description":"This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning disabilities, you’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. And your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding food quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.Douglas Road is a residential respite facility for up to eight adults. The service is dynamic and caters for people with varying levels of need. People come to our service for a break and could stay for a number of days or weeks. The people we support are always changing which makes it an interesting, fast-paced and rewarding place to work. You can learn about our services via our Facebook page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability\">https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability</a>You will be expected to work flexibly across the week according to business need, undertaking a range of shifts that may include weekend, and bank holiday working, early morning, evenings, and split shifts. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need.Although this role is based primarily at Douglas Road, Newcastle, there may be times when you are expected to work flexibly across Provider Services, including different care settings, delivery approaches, and locations, as required.Main Responsibilities In this role you will:<ul>\n<li>Provide a high-quality kitchen service, recognising and catering for individual needs and preferences</li>\n<li>Devise nutritionally balanced, varied and attractively presented menus, catering for specific dietary needs</li>\n<li>Embrace digital by using systems, equipment, and technology to improve kitchen efficiency.</li>\n<li>Ensure regular cleaning of kitchen, dining, and storage areas in line with environmental health regulations, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) requirements and assisting with inspections.</li>\n<li>Maintain accurate records, whilst regularly checking food stocks and ordering provisions, ensuring costs are within budget.</li>\n<li>Communicate and interact effectively with individuals, carers, colleagues, and others creating positive relationships and being inclusive of all.</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. What you'll bring:<ul>\n<li>Basic food hygiene certificate</li>\n<li>Recognised catering qualification, or willingness to complete</li>\n<li>Experience as a professional cook with a knowledge of kitchen management.</li>\n<li>Ability and knowledge to plan a varied menu</li>\n<li>Knowledge of health and safety procedures including being able to demonstrate an understanding of COSHH implications for materials/supplies</li>\n<li>Ability to understand safe and correct food hygiene/handling procedures with a demonstrable knowledge of HACCP system</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate an understanding of infection control principles (including hazard compliance)</li>\n<li>Be enthusiastic about working with people with learning disabilities and autism</li>\n<li>ICT skills to complete digital record keeping</li>\n<li>Food/beverage preparation skills and enthusiasm for providing nutritious meals</li>\n<li>Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to plan menus, order supplies and monitor budgets.</li>\n</ul>If you already hold aa catering qualification, we would love to hear from you but don’t worry if not, we are happy to support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed for this qualification.Interviews will be held: Wednesday 11th June at Wilmot Drive Training Centre, Newcastle Under Lyme.If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sam Dickinson, <a href=\"mailto:sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> Please note that this role will require an enhanced DBS check and a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.This role is regulated by CQC, and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 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For newly qualified social workers our ASYE programme has a great reputation because we’re committed to giving you the best start in your social work career by helping you develop your practice in a supported way!Our ASYE programme – what you can expectStaffordshire has a well-established ASYE programme that prides itself on providing our newly qualified social workers with strong support and opportunities to develop. We recognise that your first year of social work practice is about developing your confidence, skills, and knowledge. That’s why we offer monthly bespoke ASYE training sessions, with well-established social work educators.You’ll have a protected workload, and individual ASYE assessors who will regularly meet with you and your manager to review your support and development needs. You’ll also have protected study leave to develop your practice portfolio and opportunities to attend a range of training that will develop your social work practice knowledge.Feedback from social workers who have completed our ASYE programme tell us: ‘I appreciated the protected workload, and individual support’. ‘There was recognition that I was learning whilst practising’.‘I felt Staffordshire recognised that I needed time to develop and consolidate my social work style and practice.’‘There’s lots of training and support from individual teams and managers.’Main Responsibilities You'll be able to see in the attached job description the main responsibilities of being a social worker here at Staffordshire and if you are in your first or second year in employment on programme with us we'll ensure you get the best breadth of experience in your team.Children in care and care leavers team You’ll be:<ul>\n<li>be working with children and their families from the point of the second child in care review or full care order being granted, until we support them to return home safely or up to their 18th Birthday and they become young adults. </li>\n<li>carry out the key statutory duties within a children in care team supporting our children to flourish whilst in our care. </li>\n<li>have a passion for supporting families to make positive changes so that they can be reunited as soon as possible along with supporting young people to gain valuable key life skills and positive enduring relationships. </li>\n</ul>The way we workIn Staffordshire we want to improve the lives of all children and young people and we do this through our Restorative Practice framework. Our approach is underpinned by a set of beliefs, values and behaviours that focus on building and repairing relationships.This relationship model uses a strength-based approach which aims to work in partnership with children and their families. Working restoratively is widely accepted as an effective way of achieving better outcomes for families and in Staffordshire we are committed to using a range of methods and tools to achieve this. So that when you join us you’ll receive specific restorative practice training to enable and embed this way of working.The Ideal Candidate You'll<ul>\n<li>have a good understanding of the impact of childhood experiences and be supporting young people to overcome and manage a range of challenges, helping them rebuild their family relationships. </li>\n<li>be passionate about supporting families to be able to safely care for their children without our intervention.</li>\n<li>be committed to developing young peoples key life skills through pathway planning, working in partnership with families and supporting them to build positive strong relationships and networks around them. </li>\n</ul>For newly qualified social workers to join our ASYE programme you’ll need to be:<ul>\n<li>Expecting to become a Qualified Social Worker within the next 9 months</li>\n<li>Be registered with or on track to become registered with Social Work England (SWE) in the next 9 months</li>\n<li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to use a vehicle</li>\n</ul>Please note if you do join us before you have qualified and received your Social Work England Registration, you will be paid £32,654 until you qualify. At this point you will be transferred to £37,938.But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.Here at Staffordshire, we’re proud of each other, of the supportive team we’ve built and all that we’ve achieved together and we hope you’ll become part of our team.Closing Date: 26th May 2025 Interview date: 6th June 2025 If you need more information on this post and our offer of support please do contact me via email. <a href=\"mailto:Rachel.harvey@staffordshire.gov.uk\">Rachel.harvey@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> For more information about Staffordshire Children’s Services visit our website <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/\">Children & Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a> About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £41,511 + £963 annual car allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-13T09:47:30.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dd633720-8b15-4965-9720-62a9169a21f5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fe833a70-9574-4da3-9cc1-cb5ff33a5d07","title":"Futures Matter Intensive Support Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Join Our Intensive Prevention Service Team!Our Intensive Prevention Service is part of Futures Matter, which supports children and families in Staffordshire. Futures Matter encompasses<ul>\n<li>Intensive Prevention Service</li>\n<li>Youth Offending Service</li>\n<li>Saplings and Prevention</li>\n<li>Family Group Conference Service</li>\n<li>Breathing Space</li>\n<li>Child Exploitation Team</li>\n</ul>What We Do:We believe children are best placed living within their family network, as a team we:<ul>\n<li>provide intense support to children on the edge of care to help them stay at home.</li>\n<li>we also support Social Workers with the re-assessments of family members to progress family time with the aim being to support children and young people to return home after being in our care. The team also support children to return home where there is an agreed plan of reunification. </li>\n</ul>Our approach is solution-focused, relational drawing upon strength-based methods of interventions to meet each family’s specific needs.Who We Work With:We partner with social work teams, family support teams, and other professionals, including those in the third sector. Our team is based in Stafford but works across Staffordshire and sometimes beyond.Why Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate, creative, and supportive team that makes a real difference. Our team draws upon a range of specialist skills interventions, including Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused methodology. The team also has a Young Persons Substance Misuse Worker seconded into the team.Main Responsibilities You will :<ul>\n<li>be responsible for supporting young people (8-18 years of age) and their parents developing a tailored package of support, drawing upon other resources within the team as appropriate to remain or return home to their family.</li>\n<li>maintain positive relationships, providing high support and high challenge to effect changes in family dynamics to promote stability at home. </li>\n<li>work restoratively with families, offering an intense and a robust package of support for young people and their families where there is a risk of family breakdown. This may be as a result of Adverse Childhood Experiences, relationship difficulties or where exploitation is a significant risk. </li>\n<li>take responsibility for the accurate recording of all work undertaken on the electronic file in keeping with the agreed timeframes within the Intensive Prevention Service.</li>\n<li>Participate in all team meetings, training, the duty system and in developing the service.</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will<ul>\n<li>have experience of working with children / young people and their families within their own homes.</li>\n<li>have experience of delivering a variety of interventions / direct work to address presenting issues.</li>\n<li>a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare or equivalent qualification relevant to working with children and their families.</li>\n<li>access to a car at all times where mileage and an essential car allowance is paid.</li>\n<li>able to work flexibly which includes working weekends on a rota basis and in an evening to support the children and families that you are working with of which you will receive additional increments.</li>\n</ul>Interviews will be held in June at Staffordshire Place 1.For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact <a href=\"mailto:Kirsten.booth@staffordshire.gov.uk\">Kirsten.booth@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or 07815 999066On this occasion previous applicants will not accepted.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654 plus £963 essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-09T10:46:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e1b500c0-da27-4b68-8546-dd96a5081696.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b4cd8c8b-891d-4fe2-8400-040e2b5f5345","title":"Early Years Sufficiency and Market Development Consultant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"This is an exciting opportunity to join the Early Years Team for a 12 month period to support the expansion of funded childcare and Wraparound Childcare Programme. Following a recent restructure, we now have greater capacity to be more resilient, connected and able to achieve our ambition to provide a high-quality service which responds to the unique needs of early years children and their families, ensuring the best start in life for all.We are a highly experienced and committed team who constantly strive to improve outcomes for children, working with our partners to ensure that all children in Staffordshire can access their funded entitlements in high quality, inclusive settings.The role is a fixed term role for 12 months to build capacity to support childcare providers at an important time during the rollout of the expansion of funded childcare eligibility for working parents.Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>\n<li>Work within a small, motivated team, ensuring there is effective analysis, planning and development activity to support the local authority to meet its statutory duty regarding sufficiency of childcare places.</li>\n<li>Work directly with new and existing childcare providers to develop business plans and strategies for expansion and sustainability.</li>\n<li>Collect and analyse data to provide timely sufficiency analysis for a range of childcare provision.</li>\n<li>Support the Wraparound Childcare Programme through by working with schools and providers to develop new before and after school childcare.</li>\n</ul>You'll also be focussed on improving outcomes for children through:<ul>\n<li>Developing, supporting and implementing action plans and strategies to ensure that the local authority meets statutory duties in relation to childcare. </li>\n<li>Establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure there are sufficient high-quality childcare places available.</li>\n<li>Acting as a point of contact for childcare providers, partners and stakeholders in relation to childcare sufficiency and market development</li>\n</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of relevant national agendas, legislation and statutory requirements affecting early years provision and wraparound childcare.</li>\n<li>Experience in sufficiency analysis and market development, including a track record of providing advice and guidance to providers.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with a range of stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills to create innovative solutions.</li>\n<li>A commitment to Inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people.</li>\n</ul>If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Kev Taylor by emailing <a href=\"mailto:kevin.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk\">kevin.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> Interviews will be held on 11th and 12th June 2025.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. 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£43,693 - £47,754

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Staffordshire County Council

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Children's Social Worker

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £41,511 + £963 annual car allowance

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Staffordshire County Council

£29,093 - £32,654 plus £963 essential car user allowance

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