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Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd July.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,674 - £49,084 depending on qualifications and experience MPS/UPS Plus SEN Allowance of £2,679 - £5,285 per annum, pro rata","publishDate":"2025-06-11T13:16:40.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c14b7c4d-7263-4ae2-80b9-0843b4c18667.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7f8a7f83-445b-4d64-a50a-9229ff3b8fa3","title":"Business Support Assistant (Practitioner Team)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Newcastle-under-Lyme","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.</p><p>This is a full time permanent post based at Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle.</p><p>You will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with a range of Practitioner Leads, Team Manager, Family Practitioners, Professionals and Partners.</p><p>You will need full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to utilise the main applications. You’ll also chase workers for paperwork to make sure work is completed to the required deadlines. A part of this role is inputting data in our database, sharing data, and helping to ensure the data base is up to date and ensuring its accurate by cleansing data as and when needed. In addition, there is a requirement to support wider more generic office functions to support the delivery of all business support services.  </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:</p><ul>\n<li>Level II in Business Administration or equivalent qualification</li>\n<li>An IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL or equivalent </li>\n<li>Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email</li>\n<li>Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li>\n<li>A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li>\n<li>A passion to always give the best service</li>\n</ul><p><span><span>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”</span></span><span> </span></p><p>But it’s important to note that if you’re unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Claire Rushton (Business Support Team Leader)  <a href=\"mailto:%20claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> and we can give you a bit more information.</p><p>Interviews will be held Tuesday 1st July 2025</p><p><strong><span>Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong><span> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404","publishDate":"2025-06-11T10:30:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6f42a9bd-7e63-4df9-9f7b-236fa0dd456e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"25ad6452-cccb-45ee-9f25-837617a73340","title":"Science Technician","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Cheshire East Council - The Oaks Academy","location":"Buchan Grove, Crewe","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Oaks Academy are looking to recruit a Science Technician to work within our large and supportive Science department.</p>\n<p>Required to work as part of an established team, the successful applicant will work in our Science Faculty preparing resources for science lessons. You will provide a practical, daily technician service to members of the teaching staff in the Science Faculty through the preparation and provision of equipment, apparatus and chemicals to enable pupils to carry out laboratory experiments, projects and examination work.</p>\n<p>Hours of work: 37 per week</p>\n<p>Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days) </p>\n<p>Actual salary range: £22,074 to £23,529 </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025, midnight</strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer a pension scheme, free parking, wellness scheme, store discount and a cycle to work scheme.</p>\n<p>If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Joanne MacKreth, Deputy Headteacher at <a href=\"mailto:jmackreth@theoaksacademy.co.uk\">jmackreth@theoaksacademy.co.uk</a> or 01270 661223. For further information about the school, please visit our website <a href=\"http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/\">http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk</a></p>\n<p>**************************************</p>\n<p><em>The 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).</em></p>\n<p><em>In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.</em></p>\n<p><em>The 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. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,000 - £24,999","publishDate":"2025-06-11T08:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/97a2fc6e-667e-4d89-96dd-ff50d3957e15.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"387118db-e738-4baa-a568-4eab5abbae85","title":"Children's Residential Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families. </p><p>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, with numerous vacancies available.</p><p>As we continue to develop and enhance our in house residential service, we currently have roles in Stafford. Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.</p><p>Working hours vary between homes, but we operate on 15 hour shifts on a 1 on 2 off basis or a mix of early and late shifts.</p><p>Hear more from Natalie, about what it is like to work here!  </p><div><span> </span></div><p><strong>Are you ready to make a difference in a children's home? Apply now!</strong></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You'll :</p><ul>\n<li>work within the children's home, supporting young people aged 8 to 17. Your role will involve basic household tasks and providing emotional support, as many children come from challenging backgrounds.</li>\n<li>engage in 1:1 sessions addressing emotions and behaviours, collaborating with professionals to meet their needs. </li>\n</ul><p>We prioritise your well-being, ensuring manageable caseloads and a supportive environment. </p><p>We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.</p><p><strong>What you can expect from us:</strong></p><p>We have:</p><ul>\n<li> a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.</li>\n<li> an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow.  </li>\n<li> a selection of free courses for you to learn new things, and even have funded qualifications we can support you with obtaining.</li>\n<li> a monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We encourage our children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to us that anyone joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us.</p><p>What our children want from you:</p><ul>\n<li><em>\"I would like someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door”</em></li>\n<li><em>\"I would like someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food\"</em></li>\n<li><em>\"I would like someone who spends time with me\"</em></li>\n</ul><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Passion</strong> – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small) will need to be top of your list!  We are looking for passionate practitioners (irrelevant of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Challenge</strong> – Some days will be tough, for our children, for you, and for your colleagues - we're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for our children (even on the bad days).  Working as part of a close professional team is really important and you will need to be a team player to get through those tough times.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Forward thinking</strong> – We are an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views.  We are looking for workers who can join our team and join us on this exciting journey, making contributions to help shape and inform the future of the service for our children</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Values </strong>– We are looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to our service and our organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Are you interested?</strong></p><p>You are welcome to contact  John Rowlands (Residential Manager) on 01827 782101 or via email  <a href=\"mailto:john.rowlands@staffordshire.gov.uk\">john.rowlands@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> to  discuss the role in greater detail and gain more information about the service.  </p><p><strong>Please note: In line with <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-homes-recruiting-staff\">Schedule 2</a> this role is regulated by Ofsted so it a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please ensure that this is completed on your application as this will be discussed with you should you be invited to interview</strong></p><p>When applying please ensure your supporting statement shows evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.</p><p>If you are applying for a part time position, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.</p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £34,314 per annum (pro rata) plus £41.78 sleeping in allowance (G7+2)","publishDate":"2025-06-10T14:11:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2537af7e-ee96-4775-aa2e-efb386bcc904.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"397610cc-d0b1-405c-acfe-8b54c35ff787","title":"Designated Social Care Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Our Children and Families services place children, young people and their families at the heart of all we do. </span></p><p><span>This exciting new role will strategically lead in framing and developing social care elements of the SEND strategy across the local authority, in compliance with legislative requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2015).</span><span><br></span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>You will:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>provide leadership, operational guidance and direction in the way our social care services are identified and delivered for those with SEN, disabled children, young people 0-25. </span></li>\n<li><span>have oversight of the identification of need through the EHC Needs Assessment and EHC Plan process.  </span></li>\n<li>act as the regional and national interface, representing Local Authority social care at key regional and national events. They will be a source of expert professional advice on SEND reforms relating to social care within the county.</li>\n<li><span>identify areas where social care is weak or non-compliant with the SEND Code of Practice, and provide the opportunity to generate solutions and implement strategies and plans to make improvements. </span></li>\n<li><span>align these improvements to social care’s operational and business plans and statutory obligations.<br> </span></li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll have:</span></p><ul>\n<li>a social work degree and be Social Work England (SWE) registered</li>\n<li><div><p>diverse post qualification practice experience in Children and Families together with s<span>ubstantial experience of effectively managing social care services for children and families </span></p></div></li>\n<li><span>proven leadership along with in-depth knowledge and understanding of both social care operations and the SEND reforms agenda</span></li>\n<li><span><span>ability to negotiate with and influence others whilst building and nurturing effective partnerships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across the local authority and exploiting opportunities for co-production.<br></span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span>Interviews ( including stakeholder panel) will be held on the 2nd July.</span></p><p><span>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Bev Davis, Interim Assistant Director for Children's Social Care at:<em> <a href=\"mailto:beverley.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk\">beverley.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk </a></em></span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£59,319 to £63,864 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-10T14:00:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c3f44632-89d9-43b6-a896-bc2cc5903b8a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"710b3a92-1284-4ad3-8823-094002196644","title":"Children's Advanced Social Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Uttoxeter","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.</p><p>If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.</p><p>We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.</p><p>A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Practice Educator Programme.</li>\n<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li>\n<li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li>\n</ul><p>To see more on this visit : <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/\">Children & Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p>You will be based  Uttoxeter & Burton (East Staffordshire).</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As an Advanced Social Worker at Staffordshire, you’ll be key in the support and coaching you’ll help us to provide to our Social Workers. You’ll encourage and ensure that there’s a focus upon quality of practice but also on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</p><p>As an Advanced Social Worker in the Assessment & Staying Together teams you’ll:</p><ul>\n<li>Manage a complex allocation of children</li>\n<li>Share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, and chairing of strategy meetings, complex Child in Need and Core Group meetings.</li>\n<li>Coordinate and facilitate team group supervision</li>\n<li>Promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Ensure the team work towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li>\n<li>Mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers</li>\n<li>Be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li>\n<li>Provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li>\n<li>Lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>More generally, overall, our Advanced Social Workers need to be a:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified Social Worker with post qualifying experience</li>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle </li>\n</ul><p>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.</p><p>For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Layla Pace at <a href=\"mailto:layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk\">layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or on 07976448501</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 30th June 2025</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754 + £963 annual car allowance","publishDate":"2025-06-10T13:52:59.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ec2201b5-9a8e-467a-a489-52398afda54b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5462e817-44f3-4f3e-87eb-5b8a15487da0","title":"Business Support Officer (PA To Social Worker)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme","locationType":3,"description":"<p>A full-time permanent position has become available working within the Newcastle District Office (Castle House) where we are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to work to support social work practitioners across a number of teams.</p><p>The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.</p><p>You will be office based for your training/induction period.  Once you have successfully completed your training period you will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will :</p><ul>\n<li>Provide a high level of administrative support to Practitioners, as part of the Business Support Team</li>\n<li>Be responsible for maintenance of children’s electronic records, creating and recording referrals ,  actioning step-up/step-down requests, transfer and closure of cases accurately inputting information into our system</li>\n<li>Data cleanse and audit records to ensure accurate and complete records for performance management.</li>\n<li>Co-ordinate the administrative requirements following a child’s entry into the care of Staffordshire County Council.</li>\n<li>Support Practitioners in the use of PowerBI</li>\n<li>Provide on the job IT training and support to Practitioners in all areas of our IT systems</li>\n<li>Produce of high-quality word-processed documents.</li>\n<li>Be responsible for the servicing of statutory meetings including sending out invitations, attendance and minute taking and the production and distribution of records to agreed timescales.</li>\n<li>Process day to day financial transactions within the office in accordance with financial regulations.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You will have :</span></p><ul>\n<li>GCSE English and Maths</li>\n<li>IT Qualification (ECDL or equivalent)</li>\n<li>NVQ 3 in Business Administration</li>\n<li>Good written and oral communication skills</li>\n<li>Experience of using Microsoft Office 365 and computer-based information systems in an office environment</li>\n<li>The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.</li>\n</ul><p><span><span>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”</span></span><span> </span></p><p>Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th July 2025.</p><p>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 Claire Rushton (Business Support Team Leader) <a href=\"mailto:claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-09T14:05:30.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8df9b527-82ea-4055-8e6d-f6ab031ae527.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bb0a4d09-82fc-4fd2-8067-417dc8f2c121","title":"Cabinet Executive Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"County Buildings, Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>This role will be providing all aspects of high level, confidential support to our County Council Cabinet Members and Cabinet Support Members. </span></p><p><span>The Cabinet is made up of the Leader and Deputy Leader who are elected by the majority party Reform UK and 8 Cabinet Members and 4 Cabinet Support Members  who are chosen by the Leader.  Each of the 8 Cabinet Members has an individual area of responsibility also known as his or her portfolio.  </span></p><p><span>Currently there are 4 Cabinet Support Members who have a designated area of responsibility one reporting to the Cabinet Member for Health and Care and two to the Cabinet Member for Highways Operations North and South and a Cabinet Support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) </span></p><p><span>The role will be based in the Cabinet Office in County Building Stafford (with the opportunity for home working)</span></p><p><span>The role sits within the Business and Executive Support team who offer a range of administrative services to the organisation and is flexible to meet demand and support of the service priorities.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>To provide a full-bespoke professional Executive support service to members of the Cabinet you'll:</p><ul>\n<li>ensure efficient and effective support,</li>\n<li>proactively anticipating their needs and actions,</li>\n<li>work with a high level of initiative, autonomy, and confidence</li>\n<li>act independently in the best interest of the Cabinet Member(s) with minimal supervision.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You'll be:</p><ul>\n<li>A strong team player to work closely with colleagues within the Cabinet Office to ensure high level support to Cabinet Members is always maintained.</li>\n<li>Self-starting, well-motivated and a strong communicator who is comfortable to work/engage across all levels of the respective organisations – locally, regionally, and nationally. </li>\n<li> Flexible when required to address business need across the organisation.</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like any further information on the role or an informal discussion please contact Tracy Key <a href=\"mailto:tracy.key1@staffordshire.gov.uk\">tracy.key1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Carly Trusler <a href=\"mailto:carly.trusler@staffordshire.gov.uk\">carly.trusler@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 July 2025</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> </strong>We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2025-06-06T14:30:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d58c9b30-77b5-41bc-9355-530f9a7c4c6c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"60c02e58-ce21-4c2a-ac3f-c3cce3c743f4","title":"Assistant Finance Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Adults' and Children's Financial Services (ACFS) is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways. ACFS is responsible for facilitating and overseeing the payment to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for the collection of client contributions in accordance with Care Act 2014 and local policy.</p><p>Adult Social Care covers people receiving care in their own house (non-Residential) or people who are living in a care home (Residential).</p><p>We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our existing service as an Assistant Finance Officer. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced team responsible for delivering our payment and billing functions across social care.</p><p>We have a <strong>22.5 hours a week </strong>permanent vacancy for an Assistant Finance Officer on the Financial Assessment Team.</p><p>This role is hybrid working where <strong>you will need to attend our office in Stafford</strong> (currently one day a week plus occasional meetings) and more often, working from home.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>The role is principally responsible for administrative tasks relating to the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges. This involves accurate billing of charges to care recipients and payments to care providers, managing system records and liaison with financial representatives.  </p><p>You will provide operational support to Finance Officers and other colleagues, as well as collaborating with internal stakeholders to continuously improve our processes and provide excellent customer service.</p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to have,</p><p>•<span>    G</span>ood communication skills</p><p>•<span>    T</span>he ability to work well in a team and provide excellent customer service.</p><p>•<span>    The a</span>bility to deliver accurate and timely completion of work.</p><p>•<span>    Competency </span>in using computer systems.</p><p>•<span>    </span>Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.</p><p>•<span>    The ability to</span> work flexibly to meet business need.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><strong>**Closing date for the post is 12th June 2025, however if there are high application volumes we may close applications earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.**</strong></p><p>Interviews will be held on<strong> Wednes</strong><strong>day</strong> and/or <strong>Thur</strong><strong>sday 18th/19th June </strong>for shortlisted applicants.</p><p>If you require any further information about this role, please contact Lee Thomson, Senior Finance Officer at<a href=\"mailto:lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.u\"> </a><a href=\"mailto:lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.uk\"></a><a href=\"mailto:lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.u\">lee.thomson@staffordshire.gov.u</a>k</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183 (pro-rata)","publishDate":"2025-06-06T10:16:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7ab00e18-8354-47aa-88d3-8a9098996d84.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"57f42d16-6596-4e2b-880e-a5f528b88be7","title":"Science Laboratory Technician","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Alsager School","location":"Alsager school","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Required for September 2025</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>JOB SHARE - Permanent</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>22 hours per week, 38 weeks (term time only)</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Hours: between the hours of 8am to 4pm (negotiable), preferably Monday to Wednesday.</strong> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Grade 4; scp 05 - 06</strong>: <strong>£12,392 - £12,873 p.a. (actual salary)</strong> </p>\n<p> To provide a practical day-to-day technician service for the Science faculty. </p>\n<p>Preparing experiments, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and practical lessons as requested by teaching staff.</p>\n<p>Liaising with staff over use of equipment and stock.</p>\n<p>Tidying away experiments which will also involve cleaning of equipment. </p>\n<p>You will be mixing chemical solutions and helping where necessary within the classroom. </p>\n<p>A qualification in science is an advantage. </p>\n<p>We also provide reduced staff membership rates at the on-site Leisure Centre Fitness suite and there are excellent road and rail links to Alsager. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If 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: <a href=\"http://www.alsagerschool.org\">www.alsagerschool.org</a> and email your application to us on: <a href=\"mailto:jobs@thecornoviitrust.org\">jobs@thecornoviitrust.org</a> </p>\n<p>We look forward to hearing from you. </p>\n<p>Closing date: Tuesday, 17th June 2025.<br>Interviews: T.B.C<br>Alsager School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is<br>confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and<br>volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 4; scp 05 - 06: £12,392 - £12,873 p.a. (actual salary)","publishDate":"2025-06-05T08:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4a9ac402-3101-4b3f-9f30-ee1c10632de8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8b9eb01d-b1ca-4550-8942-51206ae770ac","title":"Midday Assistant","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Buglawton Primary School","location":"Buglawton Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Midday Assistant x2 (June 2025)<br>Grade 2, £23,656 FTE, 38 weeks pro-rata plus holiday pay</strong></p>\n<p>Applications wanted now!!</p>\n<p>1 x 6.25 hour vacancy (due to retirement)</p>\n<p>1 x 5 hour vacancy</p>\n<p>Buglawton Primary School are looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic, committed and kind Midday Assistants to help with lunchtime provision.  </p>\n<p>You will be responsible for supervising and assisting children whilst they eat, as well as some basic serving duties.  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.  </p>\n<p>Hours of work are:</p>\n<p>11.45am - 1.00pm, Monday to Friday (6.25 hours)<br>12.00noon - 1.00pm, Monday to Friday (5 hours)</p>\n<p>The positions are term time only, 38 weeks of the year, and offered on a permanent basis.</p>\n<p>In 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.</p>\n<p>Completed applications should be submitted via <a href=\"https://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk/\">https://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk</a> </p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:business.manager@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk\">business.manager@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk</a> if you require any further information.</p>\n<p>Only candidates selected for interview will be notified. Previous applicants need not apply.</p>\n<p>Buglawton 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.</p>\n<p>JDQ: AAAD5003, Grade 2</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,656 FTE","publishDate":"2025-06-05T08:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d4bf2e70-fc0e-45be-bd36-bdc925ba5a45.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8ee05767-3b06-48f0-92b4-d3387e063d3e","title":"Teacher (MPS)","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Monks Coppenhall Academy","location":"Monks Coppenhall Academy","locationType":3,"description":"<p>June 2025</p>\n<p>The Governors of Monks Coppenhall Academy seek to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and self-motivated 1.0 FTE Key Stage 1 class teacher from September 2025. This is a temporary position to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. It is expected the contract will end on 31st August 2026. </p>\n<p>The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher mentor and the supervision of a member of the leadership team. As a forward-thinking academy, we are always looking at succession planning and opportunities to support continuous professional development are given the highest priority. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is ready to develop their career and make a positive contribution to the development of our academy as a whole. Could this be you?</p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate must: - </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;</li>\n<li>Have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;</li>\n<li>Promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;</li>\n<li>Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;</li>\n<li>Be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;</li>\n<li>Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;</li>\n<li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement; </li>\n<li>Have good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>In return we can offer: - </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A very supportive, caring team; </li>\n<li>A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do; </li>\n<li>Excellent opportunities for training and professional development;</li>\n<li>Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance;</li>\n<li>Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);</li>\n<li>Eye care vouchers;</li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership;</li>\n<li>Free annual flu jab.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with other relevant employment checks.</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on <strong>Thursday 5th June at 9:15am and Monday 9th June at 4:00pm. </strong>To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway Trust HR Officer- <a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Application forms and further details are available from the Monks Coppenhall Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by email - <a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note that letters of application should not exceed two sides of A4, font size 11 stating how you feel you meet the person specification. Furthermore, a handwritten letter should be included with the application form explaining why you would like to work at Monks Coppenhall Academy which should be addressed to the Chair of Governors Mr Gordon Fairbairn.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date: <strong>Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 3:00pm.</strong> </p>\n<p>Interview date: <strong>Wednesday 25th June </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We pride ourselves on ensuring that every child feels valued and is given the opportunity to flourish.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"M1-M6","publishDate":"2025-06-04T16:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T14:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/974fa092-c586-480a-ae28-fde20790d06c.jpeg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7341fed4-4e56-4713-8b48-b463a0421040","title":"Occupational Therapist - Prisons and Approved Premises","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Adults in prisons and approved premises are entitled to receive the same access and provision of services as if they were a member of the local community. The Prisons and Approved Premises team aims to provide care and support services to adults in custodial settings across the full spectrum of need. Ensuring that adults in custodial settings have the care and support options they need to maximise their independence.</span><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>About the role</span></strong></p><p><span>We now have a great opportunity to join the county’s high performing Prisons and approved premises team as part of the Health and Care Directorate at Staffordshire County Council.</span></p><p><span>Our team support the Adult Social Care Service to deliver the statutory care and support offer that the council provides to adults and young people within Prisons and approved premises.</span></p><p><span>In this role you’ll be an integral part of the ‘Assessment and Care Management’ teams in the county.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>As an Occupational Therapist you will:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Support the Adult Social Care Service to deliver the statutory care and support offer that the council provides to individuals in the Prisons and Approved premises.</span></li>\n<li><span>Conduct Occupational therapy assessment and provide appropriate support for individuals in the Prison and approved premises setting.</span></li>\n<li><span>Carry an active caseload and undertake assessments of adults and older people with less complex needs, which could include initial assessments, including needs of carers, in accordance with Departmental Policy and procedure. 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And can be innovative and creative in the way that they work, providing holistic and strength-based solutions.</span></li>\n<li><span>Have an applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.</span></li>\n<li><span>You’ll also be able to communicate in a clear, jargon-free way and in a courteous, calm, and professional manner.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For further information regarding this role please contact Sara Bell at <a href=\"mailto:sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk\"><span>sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk</span></a></span></p><p><span><strong>Interviews will be expected to take place, week commencing 23 June 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span>This is a permanent, full time role working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday with consideration for flexible working. The role is based at Staffordshire Place 1 - Stafford. However, work will be undertaken within the Prisons and approved premises across Staffordshire.</span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708","publishDate":"2025-06-04T16:14:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/424b53ae-8e90-4cce-b5c6-96330b976305.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"484ed3f6-8696-448b-b232-ef154d27b37e","title":"Library Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Newcastle Library","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Do you want to work in the valued community setting of a library? In this customer facing role, you will be dealing with customers either face to face, via email or by telephone to help answer day to day library enquiries.</span></p><p><span>With a high standard of customer service, you will help us to provide a range of services that support the delivery that the library offers, including the provision of IT support, information and activities for all ages.  Activities will include children's rhyme times, craft sessions and book-related events. You will help people to access the full range of library resources and will contribute to people’s positive experience of using our service.</span></p><p><span>You will be based at Newcastle Library but may be required to work at other libraries in the District, including Kidsgrove, Biddulph and Leek.  The library is open daily Monday to Saturday.</span></p><p><span><strong>Library Assistant Post 1</strong></span></p><p><span><em>You will work </em><em>on average 17.5 hours a week including one alternate Saturday, according to the following timetable.</em></span></p><p><span><strong>Week One</strong></span></p><p><span>Thurs:  09.00pm-18.00pm</span></p><p><span>Fri:       09:00am-17:00pm</span></p><p><span>Sat:     10:00am-14:00pm</span></p><p><span><strong>Week Two</strong></span></p><p><span>Wed:  09:00am-18:00pm</span></p><p><span>Fri:     09:00am-18:00pm</span></p><p><span><br></span></p><p><span><strong>Library Assistant Post 2</strong></span></p><p><span><em>You will work </em><em>on average 16.25 hours a week including one alternate Saturday, <em>according to the following timetable.</em></em></span></p><p><span><strong>Week One</strong></span></p><p><span>Mon:  09.00pm-14.00pm</span></p><p><span>Tues: 09:30am-18:00pm</span></p><p><span>Sat:    10.00pm-16.00pm</span></p><p><span><strong>Week Two</strong></span></p><p><span>Mon:  08:30am-14:00pm</span></p><p><span>Tues: 09:30am-14:00pm</span></p><p><span>Wed:  10.00pm-16.00pm</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span><strong>To give you an idea, some of the key things you’ll do will include:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Helping customers find the information and resources they need</li>\n<li>Providing essential digital support to customers using computers within the libraries or accessing e-services</li>\n<li>Supporting projects and activities for all ages</li>\n<li>Promoting library stock, services and events through social media and outreach events</li>\n<li>Sales and cash handling</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><strong><span>What you’ll bring</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Good time management skills</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team</li>\n<li>A passion for working with and helping customers, demonstrating recent experience of serving customers of all ages from across the whole community, face to face.</li>\n<li>High level of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative</li>\n<li>Personal drive, confidence, and enthusiasm</li>\n<li>Flexibility and adaptability</li>\n<li>An interest in working with children, delivering activities such as rhyme and story times.</li>\n</ul><p><span>Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.</span></p><p><span><strong>Potential interview dates: Tuesday 24 June 2025 and Wednesday 25 June 2025</strong></span></p><p><span>For any further information about this role, contact newcastle.library@staffordshire.gov.uk or Esther Williams, On-Site Supervisor </span><a href=\"mailto:esther.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk\"><span>esther.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk</span></a></p><p><strong><span>Our Recruitment Process:</span></strong><span> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-06-04T16:09:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ffd63410-63cc-4467-8b7e-26864bb615d8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"faaadf56-1a99-46b7-88e4-dd6785d787b7","title":"Teacher (MPS)","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Leighton Academy","location":"Leighton Academy","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Learning Partnership along with the Principal at Leighton Academy wish to appoint a motivated, committed and highly effective EYFS Teacher to join our hard working and enthusiastic team.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate is expected to be well organised and flexible with high expectations of attainment, achievement and behaviour and have a drive to make a difference to the education of all pupils. They will have excellent communication skills and evidence of continued professional development with a sound knowledge of the EYFS.</p>\n<p>For more detailed information of the expectations, roles and responsibilities of a Teacher at Leighton Academy, please refer to the job description and person specification.</p>\n<p>In return we will offer the successful candidate:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A welcoming school with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff</li>\n<li>Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire</li>\n<li>Staff benefits</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Visits to the school are welcomed and can arranged by contact Mrs D O’Reilly (Office Manager) on 01270 814016.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Monday 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025 at 9.00am</p>\n<p><strong>Shortlisting:</strong> Monday 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025  </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews:</strong> Wednesday 18<sup>th</sup>, Thursday 19<sup>th</sup> & Friday 20<sup>th</sup> June 2025  </p>\n<p><strong>Start Date: </strong>1<sup>st</sup> September 2025</p>\n<p>****************************************************</p>\n<p>The 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).</p>\n<p>In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.</p>\n<p>The 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. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS","publishDate":"2025-06-04T12:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5aa2da0b-a987-4c52-85ea-6f9a2859afe7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6ad7808a-d125-437c-bc5a-3bee0b2642b1","title":"Apprentice Trading Standards Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><span>A career that grows with you</span></strong><span> - as an Apprentice Trading Standards Officer, you’ll embark on a diverse and (we believe) deeply rewarding journey. You’ll work towards nationally recognised professional qualifications, supported every step of the way by a structured training programme and a team of experienced, dedicated professionals to become fully qualified.</span></p><p><span>A structured development plan will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a fully-fledged Trading Standards Officer. Your role will span a wide range of important areas, including: Animal Health and Welfare; Environmental Protection; Fair Trading; Feed and Food Standards; Product Safety, Safety at Sports Grounds; Weights and Measures.  This is more than just a job - it’s a meaningful public service career where your work has a real and lasting impact on communities across Staffordshire.</span></p><p>We have a clear vision for Staffordshire - an innovative, ambitious and sustainable County, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. We want everyone in Staffordshire to:</p><ul>\n<li>Have access to more good jobs and share the benefit of economic growth </li>\n<li>Live in thriving and sustainable communities</li>\n<li>Be healthier and more independent for longer</li>\n</ul><p>Our main offices are based at Staffordshire Place 1, right in the heart of Stafford Town Centre. You will be working flexibly within the boundaries of operational need across the whole County - while still enjoying the support of a close-knit, professional team - Staffordshire could be the perfect fit for you. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As a Trading Standards Officer, you’ll play a vital role in promoting a fair, safe, and lawful trading environment across Staffordshire. Your work will be varied, impactful, and community-focused. Here’s a glimpse of what you might be doing:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Protecting the Public:</strong> Safeguarding vulnerable individuals and taking enforcement action when necessary.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Preventing Harm and Detriment:</strong> Disrupting and investigating rogue traders and illegal doorstep activities, building criminal cases, and presenting evidence in court.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Collaborating for Impact:</strong> Working with partners and stakeholders to enhance efficiency, recover costs, and generate income.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ensuring Product Safety:</strong> Conducting test purchases and sampling food, toys, cosmetics, electrical goods, and animal feed to ensure compliance with legal standards.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Maintaining Food Standards:</strong> Conducting regular inspections of food businesses, including manufacturers, retailers, and caterers.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Animal Welfare Oversight:</strong> Inspecting farms and markets to uphold animal health and welfare standards.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Monitoring Trade Practices:</strong> Carrying out inspections both in-person and online of manufacturers and suppliers.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supporting Businesses:</strong> Advising companies on how to trade fairly and comply with regulations.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Fighting Fraud and Scams:</strong> Partnering with other agencies to protect consumers and businesses from deceptive practices.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>What we’re looking for - To be considered, you’ll need:</p><ul>\n<li>A solid general education</li>\n<li>The commitment and desire to study towards professional qualification(s)</li>\n<li>A willingness to learn and the ability to grasp and interpret complex legislation</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and customer service skills</li>\n<li>Strong attention to detail and great organisational abilities</li>\n<li>Patience, perseverance, and the ability to stay calm under pressure</li>\n<li>Good situational awareness and sound judgement</li>\n<li>While prior knowledge of Trading Standards is helpful, it’s not essential—we’re open to a range of backgrounds and experiences.</li>\n</ul><p>What we offer in return - We know we’re asking a lot, but we believe we offer just as much in return. This role brings:</p><ul>\n<li>Variety and new challenges</li>\n<li>A comprehensive training programme</li>\n<li>A clear path to a long-term, meaningful professional career</li>\n</ul><p>As one of the region’s largest employers, Staffordshire County Council offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to support your wellbeing and development.</p><p>If you’ve made it this far and feel this opportunity could be the right fit for you - we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>Mark Wilson, Trading Standards Technical and Business Manager on 01782 297004 or email: <a href=\"mailto:mark.wilson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">mark.wilson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Start Date</strong>: 1 August 2025</p><p><strong>Interview Week</strong>: Commencing 7 July 2025</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. 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We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary of £26,216 year 1 with yearly increments","publishDate":"2025-06-04T09:01:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/93a7635d-b939-45d9-8de5-82e0aefd23c6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d9cd937-2f6c-4ce9-af5c-a3a9a7b54cf7","title":"Children's Social Worker - Fostering","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Staffordshire has a strong commitment to providing quality foster placements for our children and young people in care.  We are also committed to ongoing development and innovation. </p><p>The Fostering North Team provides support and supervision to foster carers predominantly residing in the North of Staffordshire with some out of county commitments for approved Family & Friends carers. The team benefit from experienced staff with a wealth of social work knowledge and skills.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will:</p><ul>\n<li>undertake regular supervision, support, and unannounced visits to a variety of approved Foster Carers. This will include Mainstream Carers and Family and Friend’s Foster Carers.</li>\n<li>undertake fostering assessments in relation to changes of approval, Special Guardianship Orders, long-term fostering assessments, approved support carer assessments and foster carer annual reviews.</li>\n<li>maintain excellent working relationships with the children’s teams and other professionals to ensure good outcomes for the children and young people in our care. </li>\n</ul><p>We have a commitment to the stability of placements, safeguarding children and promoting capacity to provide sufficient placements to meet the needs of children and young people. </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will be:</p><ul>\n<li>a qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience, with an understanding and / or experience of working in fostering </li>\n<li>registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>have a current UK driving licence and vehicle.</li>\n</ul><p>Above all, you will bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.</p><p>For further information about this role, please contact Jessica Bomparola at <a href=\"mailto:jessica.bomparola@staffordshire.gov.uk\">jessica.bomparola@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>Interviews will be held on the 10th July 2025 </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 plus £963 car allowance per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-03T15:27:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/46ad0b36-3085-4f56-8fde-4838be4ca266.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e4271961-dce8-4f90-b6eb-44668a0a106d","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Gainsborough Primary School & Nursery","location":"Gainsborough Primary & Nursery School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Higher Level Teaching Assistant</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Grade 7 (£30,559.00 Full Time Equivalent Salary) Actual annual salary- £26,367.28</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>39 weeks per year </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Hours of work- 37 hours per week (8:15am-4:45pm Monday and 8:15am-4:00pm Tuesday to Friday) </strong> </p>\n<p> Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to lead their Acorn Room, a small group inclusion hub for children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 with complex special educational needs.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The postholder will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with the EYFS lead and the SENDCO to raise achievement and support pupils' academic and personal development. </p>\n<p>In the first instance, this is a temporary position for one academic year. However, there may be the opportunity for this to become a permanent position for the right candidate.   </p>\n<p><strong>The key responsibilities of the postholder are:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist the EYFS lead/SENCO with designing individualised support plans and a bespoke curriculum. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To lead in the delivery of an adaptive curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To support pupils with complex needs to enhance and promote their independence. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To support pupils to develop effective communication and social interaction skills.  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To ensure good working relationships with parents/carers and other professionals involved in the pupils’ care and promote team working and good working relationships with colleagues.  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To be proactive with classroom organisation, including developing effective visual supports and resources. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To maintain regular and appropriate records as directed, following the school’s policies. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment for all learners. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To lead and coach additional support staff. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework as well as the National Curriculum. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a confident and caring individual who can lead classes and support pupils independently. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have strong communication and interpersonal skills. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have experience supporting primary-aged children with a variety of complex special educational needs.  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be energetic and have a good sense of humour. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be compassionate, patient, nurturing and committed to supporting children with SEND </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a great communicator and team player with a positive and proactive approach </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Be flexible and open to change. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have excellent verbal communication skills. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold HLTA status (or be working towards it).  </li>\n</ul>\n<p> <br><strong>In return we can offer: - </strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>An experienced, happy and supportive team of staff  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Alexandra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The appointment will only be confirmed after successful DBS checks and relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out. </p>\n<p>Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (<a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>) </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Applicants are most welcome to visit the school. Tours will take place on Thursday 5th June at 4.15pm and Friday 13th June at 10am. Please call the school on 01270 696810 to book a place.  </p>\n<p>Closing date - 12 Noon on Wednesday 18th June 2025. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 7 (£30,559.00 Full Time Equivalent Salary) Actual annual salary- £26,367.28","publishDate":"2025-06-03T11:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2d727f11-48b0-4210-bd12-9e06b7fba8ef.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8e10f463-8a44-47c8-8709-a74e78750004","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Gainsborough Primary School & Nursery","location":"Gainsborough Primary & Nursery School, Cledford Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Assistant</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Grade 5 (£25,584.00 Full Time Equivalent) Actual annual salary- £20,135.70</strong></p>\n<p><strong>39 weeks per year </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Hours of work- 33.75 hours per week (Monday 8:30am-4:45pm and Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Gainsborough Primary and Nursery Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join their team. In the first instance, this is a temporary position for one academic year. However, there may be the opportunity for this to become a permanent position for the right candidate. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate must: - </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have minimum Level 3 NVQ childcare qualification.</li>\n<li>Have experience in the last two years as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.</li>\n<li>Enjoy working with children.</li>\n<li>Be able to present as a positive role model.</li>\n<li>Have a flexible approach to the role.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate a commitment to personal and organisational development.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times.</li>\n<li>Have excellent organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>\n<li>Have the ability to work as part of a team and to make positive contributions.</li>\n<li>Have the ability to act on their own initiative.</li>\n<li>Have a good sense of humour.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>In return we can offer: - </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>An experienced and supportive team of staff.</li>\n<li>A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.</li>\n<li>Excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development.</li>\n<li>Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance.</li>\n<li>Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc).</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (<a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>)</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Applicants are most welcome to visit the school. Tours will take place on Thursday 5th June at 4.15pm and Friday 13th June at 10am. 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£35,674 - £49,084 depending on qualifications and experience MPS/UPS Plus SEN Allowance of £2,679 - £5,285 per annum, pro rata

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