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This role ensures adherence to the Council’s policies and procedures; processing payments timely; and having effective communication to confidently liaise with a range of external and internal stakeholders which includes both finance and non-finance persons.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will also be involved in the creation and amendement of supplier details from Service Area requests; carrying out due diligence on new supplier requests; and receiving, reviewing, and verifing invoices for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate approvals before processing invoices for payment.<br><br></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a friendly disposition, driven to deliver excellent customer care to our local residents and businesses. You are also an organised, self-motivated individual with the ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of a team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience of public sector finance and and practical knowledge of computerised financial ledger systems is desirable. If you are actively studying or a recently qualified AAT Technican (Level 4) then this would also be seen as advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, are essential.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role will offer variety. You should also be capable of achieving stretching targets and have the ability to work adaptably in order meet tight deadlines.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post, please telephone 01543 464712 and ask for Cindy Lappage.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply for this vacancy online please go to </strong><a href=\"https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login\"><strong>https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href=\"mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk\">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number RF361.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 18^th October 2024.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><em>THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade D: £23,893 - £25,979 per annum (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2024-10-04T12:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/79aab052-6aec-4c46-83a7-b527ae9dc41b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"83de3c10-370c-48f6-9131-288038e2260a","title":"Casual CCTV Operator","employer":"Cannock Chase District Council","department":"","location":"Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Casual CCTV Operator</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Grade C: £12.00 per hour (pay award pending)</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Post No: ZCJ046</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>To cover vacant CCTV shifts, as and when required. 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We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p>\n\n<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>\n\n<p><b>Our recruitment process:</b></p>\n\n<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>\n\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. 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We continue to use psychology in everything we do to change and improve the life experiences of children and families in Staffordshire.</p>\n<b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will join a district team and work collaboratively with other team members, assistants, and with multi-agency colleagues to improve outcomes for children, young people and families by: </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Working preventatively with a patch of schools through our traded package and SCC EAPDR process </li>\n\t<li>Supporting children and families in the Early Years </li>\n\t<li>Contributing to the Statutory process through EHC assessments </li>\n\t<li>Collaborating on research, service and practice development </li>\n\t<li>Contributing to service work on cross LA projects such as Trauma Informed, ELSA, PINS  </li>\n\t<li>Taking part in a vibrant CPD programme and twice yearly CPD weeks, and supporting practice development of teams and colleagues </li>\n\t<li>Taking part in service development work on (for example) SCERTS, implementation science, equality and diversity</li>\n</ul>\n<b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will need:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>an honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)</li>\n\t<li>a recognised post graduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology.</li>\n\t<li>to be registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>We are also interested in receiving applications from those who are due to qualify in September 2026. You must be registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) following completion of your recognised qualification in September 2026/7. </p>\n\n<p>We are also seeking EPs to work on short-term or sessional contracts and we have a 6 month maternity cover available in our Stafford office.</p>\n\n<p>Locations for permanent roles include: Lichfield, Stafford and Newcastle offices</p>\n\n<p><i>Proposed interview date is Thursday 24th October and candidates will be invited to interview on Monday 21st October</i></p>\n\n<p><em>For an informal chat about the role please contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist on 07970 460188 or  <a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </em></p>\n<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\n<p>The core of who we are as an organisation. 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Other superstores and shopping complexes are also a short drive away including the new McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and the New Life superstore, both taking around 5 minutes to get to by car. </em></p>\n\n<p><em>Also a few minutes drive from the M6 exit and good free parking on site. Our Duty Hub is based here alongside 3 Assessment and Staying Together Teams, a Children in Care Team and 3 Family Practitioner Teams, which from 1^st October will be a pilot for the Family Help Model.</em></p>\n<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\n<p>The core of who we are as an organisation. 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We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p>\n\n<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>\n\n<p><b>Our recruitment process:</b></p>\n\n<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>\n\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. 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If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,403 - £46,464 plus £963 Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2024-09-26T14:47:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a6fc123b-66d6-4f10-903c-85f0e7121306.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"95680744-282f-4b11-80bf-ed5790d5d0fb","title":"Family Time Worker (Cannock)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Springvale Cannock","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives who are placed in local authority foster care?</strong></p>\n\n<p>As a Family Time Worker, you’ll play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents. </p>\n\n<p>We’re looking for people to join us with the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. We work with very vulnerable children so we must ensure we maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.</p>\n\n<p>The Family Time Workers play a vital role in supporting families for them to spend quality time together. Our aim during family time is to promote a positive and meaningful time for children with their family. 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