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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs, an online application form must be submitted.



You will be an experienced Building Control Officer with professional membership of CABE or RICS.&nbsp;
Candidates will need to be accredited as a competent surveyor at Class 2 commercial level or working towards their accreditation.&nbsp; Assistance will be provided in gaining accreditation and we are committed to providing training opportunities to maintain your Continuing Professional Development.
You should also be a good communicator with a forward thinking enthusiastic attitude, highly motivated, innovative and customer-orientated.&nbsp;
Crucial to your role will ensure that our service users maintain compliance with building control regulations.&nbsp; You’ll carry out plan evaluations, undertake site visits, and provide effective advice to the service’s users.
There are opportunities to develop skills and take part in formal and informal personal development.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
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<li>Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire</li>
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Our Benefits include:
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Option to buy extra annual leave</li>
<li>Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme</li>
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Building Control Officer

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The Governors of Queen's Park CE/URC Primary are seeking to appoint a highly effective and conscientious Level 3 Learning Assistant to support our children in our EYFS
Required as soon as possible
We are a busy, vibrant school with a supportive Governing Body. We are looking for a talented teaching assistant that: 
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<li>Is committed to building positive relationships with children, staff and parents</li>
<li>Has the necessary skills and subject knowledge to support our children in our early and understands the importance of play. </li>
<li>Uphold our school vision ‘everything is possible’</li>
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In your supporting statement, please make sure you make reference to the relevant person specification. Applications should be filled in online or returned to the school for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs J. Kellett
Closing Date: Thursday 18th September at 12 noon 
Interview Wednesday 24th September 




Working at Queen's Park CE/URC Primary School
Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.
At Queen’s Park, we strive to develop a true partnership with all our parents and carers a relationship of mutual trust and respect. In this relationship we work closely with our parents to develop the very best in all our children; to discover their talents and to help them develop to the fullest. We want children to want to come to school; to enjoy learning; to develop confidence to be happy!
 



At Queen's Park CE/URC Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.
Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. 
Queen's Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For more information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:jan.campbell@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">jan.campbell@sthelens.org.uk</a> 
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. 
Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

Learning Assistant Level 3 - EYFS

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St Helens IASS is a statutory service providing information, advice and support on matters relating to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The service is offered to children and young people with SEND, and their parents/carers.
We offer free, impartial information, advice, and support to families of children and young people 0-25yrs who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
For any questions in relation to the vacancy, please contact
Beverley Ellis
St Helens IASS Co-ordinator
07395840882




Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>


Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
This is an Enhanced Disclosure post 
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles

Administrative Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Day Care Assistant to work at St Lukes Care HomeWorking hours will be 37 hours on a rolling 4 week rota to include every other weekend and bank holidays.Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Are you somebody who can create a safe and supportive environment for residents with a range of complex health conditions? Then this could be just the role for you! St Luke's is a residential and nursing home based in Runcorn, Cheshire. We cater for up to 56 older people and provide specialist care for people with age related conditions such as Dementia. We excel in providing quality long term and short term care in comfortable environment This role attracts a 9.16% pay allowance. We recognise that it takes an individual with inspirational passion and a kind nature to make a difference to the lives of others and our Care Homes will give you the opportunity to get to know the residents and their families and help ensure that truly personalised care is delivered.You will supervise, mentor and develop a team of care workers and provide the highest standards as well as having the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team.Your Contributions:<ul><li>Experienced in providing person-centred care in line with individual care plans, including addressing personal care needs and encouraging physical support.</li><li>Skilled in maintaining verbal and written records and effectively communicating with service users and colleagues.</li><li>Proficient in spoken English with the flexibility to work varied hours and cover shifts as needed.</li><li>Strong team player committed to collaborative work within a care setting. </li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Car leasing schemes</li></ul> Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jane Davies Registered Manager on 0151 511 6175At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

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Care Assistant - Days 

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Business Unit is a small team that supports the Halton Safeguarding Children Partnership to carry out its core functions, including the subgroups, learning reviews, and delivering training.The team also supports the development and implementation of the new safeguarding arrangements, and it ensures the effective delivery of roles and functions. The team is based at Rutland House on a hybrid basis. If you would like to know more about us, please feel free to visit our website - About Us - Halton Safeguarding Children PartnershipHours: 18.5 per week 12 month Fixed Term Contract Your Contributions:We are looking for part time Quality Assurance Officer to join our dedicated team. You will have a strong understanding of child development, Ofsted frameworks, and quality assurance processes, including auditing and evaluating practice. The role requires sound knowledge of legislation and policy in children’s services, alongside the ability to lead multi-agency audits, challenge practice constructively, and promote strengths-based, systemic approaches. Some responsibilities of the role include:<ul><li>Supporting and delivering multi-agency quality assurance audits to evaluate and improve practice and outcomes for children, young people, and families, aligned with legal and practice standards</li><li>Leading, participating in, and analysing thematic audits, including speaking directly with children, families, and professionals to gather qualitative insights</li><li>Producing detailed audit reports and presentations, highlighting good practice, areas for development, and supporting continuous improvement across services</li><li>Facilitating post-audit discussions and learning sessions with practitioners and managers to embed improvements and close the feedback loop</li><li>Building effective working relationships across agencies, managing QA budgets, and supporting professional development through supervision and training</li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Gray Prince – <a href="mailto:Gray.Prince@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gray.Prince@halton.gov.uk</a>. Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 29th September 2025. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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HSCP Quality Assurance Officer

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<h1>Our Social Care workforce provides services to children, young people and their families day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of people within the community. </h1>
<h1>People are the most important resource we have which is why in addition to our fantastic employee benefits, we are also currently offering an additional £4,000 Welcome Gesture to the first 6 Post Qualified Experienced Social Workers appointed from our new Social Worker recruitment campaign (Terms &amp; Conditions Apply, please contact us for further details). </h1>




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<h4>We are rated GOOD by Ofsted &amp; OUTSTANDING with Services for Young People Leaving Care! </h4>
<h4>We are ambitious as we continue "Being Brilliant at the Basics and Beyond", and working towards becoming outstanding in all areas. The child’s voice is central to all our work &amp; we know to achieve this we need well-supported, low-caseload, happy staff. We test whether we are getting this right with health checks. You can view the the most recent survey results attached with this advert.</h4>
<h4>Check out our most recent Social Worker Health Check attached with this advert.</h4>


Children’s Services Social Work Academy site.
The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. The Academy supports social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority. 
Take a look at our new site here <a href="https://socialworkacademypartnership.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment</a>



The dedication, professionalism and strength of our Children's workforce is demonstrated every day and we are always interested in hearing from qualified social workers who share our commitment and values and would be interested in joining us. Currently, there are vacancies in the following teams:
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<li>Children We Look After</li>
<li>Family Help &amp; Protection</li>
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<h2>Benefits That Make A Real Difference To Our Employees</h2>
When you choose to work for St Helens Council and in addition to the £4,000 Financial Gesture for the first 6 qualifying applicants, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards. 
Take a look at what's employee benefits are on offer via the link below, find out more about what it is like to work at St Helens and see what real employees have to say.
<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a>

St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.


Our Social Worker posts are hybrid positions with some home working. 

Posts will require you to be based at our offices and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
Social Worker posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. 
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Social Workers - Children's Services

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We are hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers with a focus on....
PEOPLE, PROMOTION, PROGRESSION AND PERFORMANCE.
We will support you with a protected caseload for 2 years and provide a range of guidance training and advice from the management and social work academy.



Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Borough Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
Making a difference at St Helens as a Newly Qualified Social Worker 
Joining us as a Newly Qualified Social Worker means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. You will have a protected caseload for 2 years and will receive additional support from our ASYE co-ordinator. 
If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop and is keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information.
 St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to <a href="mailto:socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk</a> and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have.


Children’s Services Social Work Academy site.
The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. The Academy supports social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority. 
Take a look at our new site here <a href="https://socialworkacademypartnership.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment</a>




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<h4>We are rated GOOD by Ofsted &amp; OUTSTANDING with Services for Young People Leaving Care! </h4>
<h4>We are ambitious as we continue "Being Brilliant at the Basics and Beyond", and working towards becoming outstanding in all areas. The child’s voice is central to all our work &amp; we know to achieve this we need well-supported, low-caseload, happy staff. We test whether we are getting this right with health checks. You can view the the most recent survey results attached with this advert.</h4>
<h4>Check out our most recent Social Worker Health Check attached with this advert.</h4>



The dedication, professionalism and strength of our Children's workforce is demonstrated every day and we are always interested in hearing from Newly Qualified social workers who share our commitment and values and would be interested in joining us. There are currently vacancies in the following teams:
<ul><li>Family Help &amp; Protection</li></ul>



 
<h2>Benefits That Make A Real Difference To Our Employees</h2>
When you choose to work for St Helens Council, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards. 
Take a look at what's employee benefits are on offer via the link below, find out more about what it is like to work at St Helens and see what real employees have to say.
<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a>

St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.


Our Social Worker posts are hybrid positions with some home working. 
Posts will require you to be based at our offices and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
Social Worker posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. 
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Social Workers - Newly Qualified

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.Our Team Come and join the Mental Health Social Work/AMHP Team- Runcorn/Widnes and Older Person’s CMHT in Halton. We are a small local authority which does not take long to travel across the borough. Halton is close to motorway networks including the M6, M62, M56 etc. We have a base in Vine Street resource centre- Widnes and The Brooker Centre- Runcorn- this offers flexibility to the team. Halton Borough Council also provide a generous essential car user allowance and a flexible working week. You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car, Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work. Bridge fees will also be paid in line with council business. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:The Mental Health social work team works with adults, who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require support in relation to their mental health. We work closely with our Mental Health Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.We are a well-established and stable team with supportive management. The managers in the team are experienced AMHP’s who will offer support and guidance. Our team has a mixture of experienced practitioners all willing to support new members to the team. We are a friendly and welcoming team. We are looking for qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals. HBC 9, Spinal Points 32-35- £42,839-£46,142- Approved Mental Health Professional (Pay award pending). Social, Workers will also receive in addition to their salary a £4,000 Market Supplement (pro rata) PLUS AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum market supplement. PLUS Essential Car User allowance. You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for Halton Borough Council. As an Approved Mental Health Professional we also offer an additional £2,000 per year allowance and Essential Car user. The day time AMHP service includes the working hours between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday. Relevant training is also provided to ensure professional development, access to support/advice, regular AMHP supervision with the AMHP Lead and monthly AMHP forums- where there will be cake! Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Essential car user allowance </li><li>Market supplement of up to £6k per annum</li></ul>Next Steps:For an informal discussion about this post, please contact (Steve Westhead/Maria Stracey) <a href="mailto:steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held in October 2025At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>





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Social Worker- Approved Mental Health Professional

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Seated within the Commissioning team, you'll be supporting our work within the Children's Directorate and across the wider partnership. You will lead on the co-ordination of the development and delivery of Youth Grant provision and Holiday Activity Fund Programme.Hours: 37 hours per week. Fixed Term Contract to 31/03/2029. Your Contributions:You will lead on the co-ordination and development of Holiday Activity fund (HAF) programme and Halton Youth Grants. HAF programme provides healthy meals, enriching activities, and free childcare places to children from low-income families through school holidays. The youth grant programme will support the development of inclusive, sustainable, and high-quality youth services across the borough in line with Halton Childrens and Young Peoples Plan 2024-2027 . This will include supporting the panel process around applications, funding and sign up to relevant grant conditions. You will conduct Quality Assurance checks on providers, involving visits to providers' sites, to ensure that they are delivering their programmes effectively and in line with the activities they have agreed to deliver, as well as obtaining feedback from parents and carers.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service (pro-rata for part-time employees) • Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme• Investment in your personal development • Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Car leasing schemes• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance ProgrammeNext Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Clare Hunt, Strategic Children's Commissioning Manager, on 0151 511 7342 / <a href="mailto:clare.hunt@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">clare.hunt@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will provisionally take place on 29th September 2025. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>.Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Youth & HAF Co-ordinator

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team: The role will be based at our Halton Leisure Centre and reports into the Leisure Centre Manager. The role has responsibility for a team of circa 25 employees ranging from Assistant Facility Managers to Fitness Advisors and Cleaners.Hours: 32 hour per week Hours of work will consist of any 5 of 7 days to meet the business needs including 1 weekend in every 3. The role is based at Halton Leisure Centre, rota will include the shift patterns below:Morning: 05:45am – 14:15pm Afternoon: 14:00pm – 22:15pm Saturday/Sunday: 07:30am – 16:45pmFlexible approach to rota changes, to meet service needsYour Contributions:<ul><li>Managing and supervising the work of all front-line operational staff, particularly Leisure Attendants, Assistant Facility Managers, Front of House, Fitness Advisors and Cleaners – offering support, guidance and maintaining a ‘shop floor’ presence. Also being responsible for recruitment, selection and induction of staff and carrying out regular performance reviews.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act; carrying out routine health and safety checks. Identifying any maintenance requirements for equipment or premises and liaising with the appropriate contact to ensure repair where necessary. The delivery of a quality service to every customer on every visit should be the priority.</li><li>You will be responsible for the security of the building and its contents and ensure any incidents or accidents to staff or customers are recorded and appropriate first aid administered.</li></ul>For this role, it is essential that you hold a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and desirable that you hold a Pool Plant Qualification and IOSH. Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li> Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Chris Jones – <a href="mailto:chris.jones@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.jones@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place on W/C 29th September 2025.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Facility Manager

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Fixed Term for 12 months
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.
Knowsley Council is an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Are you interested and passionate in empowering families to make their own plans to keep their children safe?
The Family Group Conference service empowers families with the right information and resources to make good and safe decisions for their children. The Family Group Conference service delivers high quality Family Group Conferences for children and young people who are open to Children's Social Care.
The Family Group Conference sits within Early Help and prevention service Family Group Conferencing helps to support&nbsp;children and young people to remain within their family network. It is a systemic, solution focused, child centred model.
Are you interested and passionate in empowering families to make their own plans to keep their children safe?
A nationally recognised accredited professional qualification relevant to working with families or Family Group Conferencing.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Hannah Nicholl -&nbsp; <a href="mailto:Hannah.nicholl@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.nicholl@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 07551140704
Interview date - 23rd September 2025
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Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.&nbsp;

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Family Group Conference Coordinator X 2

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and we are seeking to employ an enthusiastic individual to the role of Specialist Revenues &amp; Benefits Officer - Appeals.
Although not essential, you will ideally have experience of working in Local Government and have knowledge of the Capita One Revenues &amp; Benefits System and the Enterprise document imaging system.
The successful candidate will have detailed knowledge of the Housing Benefit and Council Tax regulations as well as the revision, supersession and appeals procedure. They will also have expertise of data input to computerised systems and maintaining accurate records.
You must have good communication skills both written and verbal, to prepare and present reports and tribunal submissions. be customer focused and have experience of using Microsoft products, web based services and email.
This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week on an agile basis.
If you think you have the necessary skills and enthusiasm to meet this demanding role, then we would very much like to hear from you. If you would like further information about this role please contact <a href="mailto:stephenlyon@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">stephenlyon@sthelens.gov.uk</a>.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
This post is not subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>

Specialist Revenues & Benefits Officer - Appeals

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Salary Scale:&nbsp;Grade LC3, Spinal Column Point 37 – 41 £48,226 to £52,413 per annum&nbsp;
CILCA Qualified - Spinal Column Point 42 – 45 £53,460 to £57,139 per annum&nbsp;
Hours:&nbsp;Full time - 35 hours per week.
DBS Check – Enhanced
Vacancy -Town Manager&nbsp; 
The largest Town Council within the Borough of Knowsley, Halewood Town Council is seeking to appoint a proactive, professional individual to take on the role of Town Manager which includes the statutory roles of Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer.
&nbsp; The Role:
As the Council’s Principal officer, you will be responsible for:
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<li>Overseeing the day-to-day management of the Council’s services, operations and facilities</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with legal, procedural and financial regulations</li>
<li>Advising and supporting Councillors in their decision-making</li>
<li>Managing council finances, preparing budgets, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring sound financial governance</li>
<li>Leading a small team of staff and working closely with partner organisations and community groups</li>
<li>Developing and supporting the Council’s strategic plans and helping to deliver projects that benefit the community</li>
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The Individual:
As Town Manager, you will&nbsp;
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<li>Bring sound knowledge of local government law, administration, and governance (CiLCA qualification desirable, or willingness to obtain it).</li>
<li>Be confident in developing procedures, policies, and systems which support the Town Council’s legal requirements.</li>
<li>Provide strategic leadership and guidance and day-to-day management of Town Council, staff and facilities.</li>
<li>Be able to demonstrate relevant experience at a senior level with a track record of service achievement and innovation, commitment to public service, be community focused, and have sound managerial, communication, financial and organisational skills.</li>
<li>Have excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills</li>
<li>Be confident in managing budgets and local authority finance</li>
<li>Can build strong relationships with Councillors, staff and the wider community</li>
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Please follow the link below for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification together with the application form.
Completed applications must be sent to <a href="mailto:admin@halewooodtowncouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">admin@halewoodtowncouncil.gov.uk</a> by the closing date of 4pm on Friday 19th September 2025&nbsp;
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – applicants must disclose all criminal&nbsp; convictions including those which are ‘spent’, in addition to any cautions and bindover orders received in the last 12 months.

Town Manager - Halewood Town Council

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Say Yes to Knowsley
We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our Children and Families and become part of the Knowsley Journey
The Role
Knowsley Council are seeking an exceptional Assistant Executive Director (Quality, Permanence and Sufficiency) to join our Children’s Services team.
The successful candidate will lead and set the strategic direction of our Quality Assurance and Permanence and Sufficiency services, ensuring that high quality support is in place to facilitate the effective and timely delivery of services, for the benefit of our residents, and communities.&nbsp; You will be pivotal to driving forward our Children’s Services Improvement Agenda, working to significantly improve the difference we make to the lives of children and young people who access support from our service and their families.
Working closely with the Executive Director of Children’s Services, the Assistant Executive Director (Transformation, Family Help and Protection) and the wider senior leadership team, you will contribute to a sustainable and enduring turnaround of services; building a service offer for the future for all children and families in Knowsley.
Our Vision
Following an Ofsted inspection in 2024, our Children’s Social Care (CSC) services are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on.
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements to deliver outstanding services. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and as a senior leader within the service, there are lots of opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of our services for the benefit of our children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  With a new, engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, we welcome you to join us at Knowsley and bring your experience and expertise to help us achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
To be the best, we need to recruit the best.
&nbsp;The Person
As our Assistant Executive Director (Quality, Permanence and Sufficiency) you will have significant experience as a senior leader in Children’s Social Care and understand and have experience of working in a ‘Good’ Local Authority, with a strong and varied record of achievement. &nbsp;With the ability to lead, inspire and motivate others within a culture of proactive service delivery and continuous improvement, you will have an in depth understanding of Children’s Social Care and the key government policies and legislative framework relating to it, as well as significant experience of successfully implementing strategies and managing complex projects.
If you enjoy working with passionate staff who truly care about what they do, a senior leadership team who work together to achieve a shared vision and a corporate team who wrap their support around Children’s Services to achieve positive outcomes - You may be the perfect candidate for this role.
Further Information
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Hilary Brooks – Interim Executive Director (Children’s Services)&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Hilary.brooks@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hilary.brooks@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Key Dates
Closing Date –&nbsp;24 September 2025
Longlisting –&nbsp;25/26 September 2025
Technical Interviews (remote)  –&nbsp;8 October 2025
Recruitment Exercise and Panel Interviews (in&nbsp;person) –&nbsp;16 October 2025
Employment and Appointments Committee (in person) –&nbsp;17 October 2025&nbsp;

Assistant Executive Director – Quality, Permanence and Sufficiency

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team: The team is made up of 4 Inspectors, 1 Senior Engineer and a Principal Officer. The base for the team is Municipal Buildings Kingsway Widnes. Most of the work is site based but orders are issued from the office/home. As part of the team, you will have to personally deal with the General Public, Our Contractor, Various Utilities and Local Councillors. Hours: 37 Flexible working is available between the hours of 7.30am -7.00pm.Your Contributions:We are seeking an Inspection Officer to carry out routine inspections of public and private highways, identifying defects and hazards ensuring compliance with the Highways Act 1980.You will be responsible for recording and reporting issues, coordinating repairs, gathering photographic evidence for the defence of insurance claims against the Council both internally to the Council and its insurers. Evidence from your inspections may be required to assist in defending claims and you will be required to give evidence in court when required. This physically demanding role requires walking inspections and regular travel across the borough. A valid driving license and vehicle access are essential. Reasonable adjustments will be made under the Equality Act.Self-motivated and capable of working independently you will be skilled in managing stakeholder relationshipsYou will have:<ul><li>A HND in an engineering discipline or similar relevant technical qualification, which will need to be kept up to date, or experience</li><li>Experience in highway inspection or site investigation with a proven ability to work effectively with contractors.</li><li>Understanding of highway and traffic legislation and statutory requirements, with basic knowledge of highway construction methods</li><li>Strong customer service skills</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications</li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme </li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Ian Vernon @ <a href="mailto:ian.vernon@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">ian.vernon@halton.gov.uk</a> At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Inspection Officer 

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Halton EPS is a vibrant, flourishing EPS who deliver psychological support to children, their families and to school staff across the borough. We believe in opening and changing minds through the application of applied psychology with a can do, creative, growth based mindset. Assistant EPs have been a new addition to our workforce and we provide assistants with full and varied experiences towards applying for the professional doctorate in Educational Psychology. Hours: 37 hours per weekYour Contributions:This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of Educational Psychologists. You will assist Halton Borough Council Educational Psychology Service in the delivery of psychological intervention and monitoring for vulnerable children and young people.This work will involve assisting in the development and delivery of a range of services and interventions including:<ul><li>Working with children and their families across all school settings from nursery to college</li><li>Training and development work</li><li>Group work with children and young people</li><li>1:1 mentoring/therapeutic work with children and young people and families</li><li>Evaluation of service delivery</li><li>Auditing of files</li><li>Preparation of training and support materials</li><li>Information gathering on behalf of a Psychologist to support SEN processes</li><li>Administration</li><li>Other project work during the academic year 2025-2026 may be required.</li></ul>Requirements of the post:<ul><li>Registered with the British Psychological Society (Graduate basis for registration or Chartership (GBR/GBC) ;</li><li>Psychology Degree - at least Upper Second class honours - 2:1;</li><li>Relevant experience of working with children in family homes, educational / clinical or community settings to promote children’s well-being and progress</li><li>Evidence of working within education settings </li><li>Evidence of using Psychological understanding and approaches to support practice</li><li>Subject to an Enhanced DBS Check</li><li>Driving Licence and own transport</li></ul>Applications are invited from candidates who wish to embark on the professional doctorate and qualify in an applied Psychologist discipline.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Dr Rhona Hobson at 01515118736 or <a href="mailto:Rhona.Hobson@Halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rhona.Hobson@Halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on 14.10.25 or 21.10.25At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Assistant Educational Psychologist

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:HALTON IS EXPANDING….we are a highly regarded Educational psychology service who are growing. Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated psychologist looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a highly committed team who apply psychology to improve outcomes for children and young people? Do you believe in working within a graduated approach, identifying and building on pupils’ strengths and working in collaboration with teachers, pupils and families at whole system, group and individual levels? Halton Educational Psychology Service are looking to appoint educational psychologists. Together we are aiming to further develop our high quality consultation based service and contribute to promoting inclusion and improving outcomes for children young people and families across the borough. Could this be you? Hours: Flexible FT and PT posts availableYour Contributions:<ul><li>Promote and facilitate the application of psychology to create positive change for children, young people and families by working with schools adopting a flexible, creative ‘can do’ approach. </li><li>Be professionally qualified and HCPC registered.</li><li>Be personally committed to making a difference to individual young people. </li><li>Be willing to develop an area of specialist work in line with your own interests and core priorities identified within Halton Borough Council. </li><li>To work within a time allocation system and be responsible for the efficient, effective, clinical and professional delivery of Educational Psychology to meet the needs of the children, young people/adults, schools, settings and families in a group of schools. </li><li>To work collaboratively across and with our partner agencies to support the development and delivery of initiatives/projects at strategic and operational levels. </li><li>Work within and deliver in a partially traded model as we grow. </li><li>Complete assessments in line with Education, health and care needs requests as required.</li></ul>We can offer you the opportunity to join a progressive service where EPs have access to quality continued professional development and are actively encouraged to attend training and develop their psychological knowledge and skills. You will be supported to reflect and develop thinking through our peer supervision programme and individual supervision. Our office is centrally based and within easy access of major motorways. We benefit from free parking, essential car user status and flexible working conditions. We are committed to developing a forward thinking evidenced based service that applies creative psychology to promote positive change. We are excited to welcome similarly focused practitioners into our team to help achieve this.Applications are warmly welcomed from experienced practitioners and those recently qualified or due to qualify. Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Please note that our current salary for this post is Soulbury 3-8, however this is currently under review within the serviceNext Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Dr Rhona Hobson Principal Educational Psychologist on 01515118736. You are welcome to come and visit the service on arrangement. Interviews will take place on 14.10.25 and 21.10.25At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Educational Psychologists

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Applications must be made online only through MyNewTerm via this link: <a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091</a>
Closing Date: Friday 19th September at 12.00pm
Interviews: TBC



Manor Park Primary School
Welcome to Manor Park Primary School and Nursery, a vibrant and innovative learning community within Cheshire Academies Trust; a trust dedicated to 'inspiring hearts and minds.'
Our school values are a golden thread that run through everything that we do at Manor Park.
Respect, Pride, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflection
At Manor Park Primary School, we incorporate a team approach committed to providing our children with limitless dreams and endless opportunities. Here, you will witness the magic created by our dedicated staff and enthusiastic children.
Manor Park Primary School are looking to appoint a Business Manager to lead our non-teaching operations. We are looking for a confident, experienced professional, who has a self-driven approach to problem solving and high-level communication, literacy and numeracy skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and drive to join the senior leadership team of a high performing school. The successful post holder will work alongside committed and like-minded colleagues, both in school and as part of the Trust’s wider network of school business professionals.
Whether you are already an experienced School Business Manager seeking a fresh and rewarding challenge, or you bring strong transferrable skills and are ready to embark on this career path, this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact.
Why join Manor Park Primary School? 
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<li>A supportive network: You will join a team of School Business Professionals across our Trust who collaborate, share ideas and provide mutual support while maintaining autonomy in their own schools.</li>
<li>Professional development: The Trust prioritises your growth, offering regular CPD opportunities, 6 days dedicated to training per year, membership with ISBL, and attendance at a minimum of two School Resource Management conferences annually.</li>
<li>Career progression: As a growing Trust, we provide exciting opportunities to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation.</li>
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The Role
As a School Business Manager, you will take strategic leadership and management of finance, HR, administration, and operational support at Manor Park Primary School. You will be the leading support staff professional, working closely with the Trust’s central team to ensure all business and financial procedures deliver the highest possible standards.
For more information about the role including the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our online portal at MyNewTerm &nbsp;<a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148278/EDV-2025-MPPSAN-85091</a>
Please read our job description and person specification closely. If you think you may be the candidate we are looking for and would like further information, for an informal discussion, please contact Claire Callaghan on email at <a href="mailto:clairecallaghan@cheshireacademiestrust.co.uk" target="_blank">clairecallaghan@cheshireacademiestrust.co.uk</a>
We would like to offer all potential candidates the opportunity to visit our school and find out more about the role. Visits will take place by appointment in September 2025, please contact the school directly after the 1st September to make an appointment on 01625 568837 or email <a href="mailto:admin@manorpark.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@manorpark.cheshire.sch.uk</a>
Cheshire Academies Trust Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a request for references, prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.
We warmly welcome applications from every suitably qualified member of our local community. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on the shortlisting process.
Closing Date: Friday 19th September at 12.00pm
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12.00pm either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Business Manager

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£37,280 - £39,152 per annum PLUS £5,000 Market Supplement
We are looking to appoint an Estates Surveyor to join Pendle Council’s Property &amp; Engineering Services team. In this pivotal role, you will provide a professional valuation and surveying service and support managing a diverse range of council-owned land and properties.
The Role
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<li>Undertake valuations, disposals, and acquisitions of land and property in line with the Council’s objectives.</li>
<li>Manage Council-owned industrial estates, shops, offices, and commercial premises, ensuring effective marketing and maximum revenue generation.</li>
<li>Advise on a variety of commercial property-related matters, including preparing Committee reports and providing guidance to Elected Members.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, maintaining strong relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and members of the public.</li>
<li>Assist in budget preparation and maintain accurate records for operational expenditure.</li>
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About You
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<li>You must be a Chartered Surveyor with current membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and be a Registered Valuer.</li>
<li>Substantial post-qualification experience in commercial estate management is essential, together with knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, along with the ability to plan, organise, and meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Experience in working effectively within a political environment or familiarity with CPO and Landlord &amp; Tenant legislation is desirable.</li>
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Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
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<li>Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible contracts require 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire</li>
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Our Benefits include:
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Option to buy extra annual leave.</li>
<li>Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes.</li>
<li>Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme.</li>
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to shape Pendle Council’s property portfolio and deliver real value to our community, we would love to hear from you!

Estates Surveyor

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. The successful applicant will be part of the Road Safety Team providing an invaluable role in the community, helping keeping the children safe on their journey to and from school.The patrol will be located on St Michaels Road/Hale Road Widnes. It is term time only with a working pattern of 8.30am-9.00am and 15.00-15.30pm Monday to Friday. Full uniform and training will be provided.Your Contributions:You will be responsible for crossing children and adults safely across the road on their journey to and from school each day.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Car leasing schemes</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Ros Wong or Michelle Simpson on 0151 511 7630 or 07795978387Interviews will take place on 1 week after closing dateAt Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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School Crossing Operative 

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<h1>Commissioning Officer (Parks &amp; Open Spaces)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h1>
Permanent Contract
Full time: 37 hours per week
Salary - £32,597- £35,412 per annum plus essential car user allowance
Location: Leek &amp; Buxton- Agile working applicable
This is an exciting time to work for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and High Peak Borough Council (The Alliance) as we are committed to improving parks and open spaces for the benefit of residents and visitors.
Set in the context of new strategies covering Parks and Green Spaces, Biodiversity, Climate Change and Nature Recovery, the successful candidate will work to commission services and develop projects across horticultural, grounds maintenance services and facilities which maintain or improve satisfaction, usage and visitor numbers.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate who has detailed knowledge and practical experience of horticultural and grounds maintenance services and in particular, a track record of driving continuous improvement to public parks and open spaces, recreational facilities and other related areas included within the scope of this position.
Overseeing effective contract monitoring practices and procedures is an important aspect of the role as the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring several key Council contracts, as well as working closely with the service providers to deliver high quality outputs in respect of their contracts.
The successful candidate will also be required to represent The Alliance at meetings with internal and external stakeholders i.e. service users, other Council services, clients, consultants, contractors and other working groups therefore strong advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.
A knowledge of relevant legislation, government guidance and policies would be an advantage.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact:
<a href="mailto:Elaine.Hallworth@highpeak.gov.uk" target="_blank">Elaine.Hallworth@highpeak.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Midday 17th September 2025
Interviews to be confirmed

Commissioning Officer (Parks & Open Spaces)

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The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade – the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.

Rents Officer
SALARY - £30,024 - £32,061 (Pro rata)
Essential car user
Permanent Contract
Hours 18.5 per week
Work Location: Buxton/ Leek/ Hybrid Working

The role of Rents Officer forms part of a wider Rents Team which delivers an effective rent collection and recovery service across the High Peak in accordance with legislation, the Council’s policies and procedures, and performance targets.&nbsp; The role involves managing the rent collection of current and former tenancies, within a geographical patch of properties,
The successful candidate will have a housing background and previous rent recovery experience ideally within a local authority setting. &nbsp;They will be able to prioritise own workload, identify and escalate cases for action, and proactively negotiate repayment plans with tenants in arrears.&nbsp; They will handle rent account queries, carry out office interviews and home visits to tenanted properties to chase payment and prevent arrears, serve Notice Seeking Possessions, represent the Alliance at court hearings, and carry out evictions. They will ensure customers receive appropriate advice and guidance regarding benefits and welfare entitlements to maximise their potential income, making appropriate referrals where identified.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: Rachel Newsam, Rents Team Leader at email: <a href="mailto:rachel.newsam@highpeak.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.newsam@highpeak.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 17th September 2025
Interviews 1st October 2025

Rents Officer

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our TeamAs part of the continuing effort to ensure that we provide an excellent quality of services and are able to meet all of our statutory responsibilities in terms of timescales, we are looking for a Principal Manager to support our Hospital Discharge and Intermediate Care Services across the Borough. The Principal Manger will have operational responsibility for the Services within this area and will support the Head of Service in ongoing Service developments. The Principal Manager will work closely with Health colleagues and provider organisations in the Borough in providing excellent care to residents whilst in our Services. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:The Principal Manager will have experience of working collaboratively with a range of different services and teams including Health, Children’s Services, the Voluntary and Private Sector as well as commissioned service and in house services/teams to achieve positive outcomes for the people we support. As the Principal Manager, you will support the Head of Service in ensuring that the council’s aims and objectives are operationally implemented, and deputise when required. You will have good interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach and a willingness to work in a fast paced and multi-faceted Service. You must hold a full driving licence.Your role will include the supervision of the Practice Managers across the Service and you will be part of a strong and supportive management Team with access to career development and training opportunities.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Market supplement of £4000 per annum</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Steph Haddock, Head of Service - Urgent Care <a href="mailto:stephanie.haddock@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">stephanie.haddock@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place in October 2025At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Principal Manager- Urgent Care

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 We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support.
We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce.
Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.
 
Making A Difference as a Principal Accountant in the Finance and Accountancy Service 
The Council is at an exciting stage of a significant transformation programme, with the modernisation of the finance function integral to these plans.
We currently have an opportunity for an ambitious person, either AAT qualified or in possession, or nearing completion, of a CCAB/CIMA qualification to support the Finance Business Partner and Finance Manager in delivering financial support across the Council’s Place Directorate.
Successful candidates will be pivotal and valued members of the Accountancy team - working with service areas in the provision of timely, accurate and high-quality budget and financial management support and advice; completing statistical returns; providing financial information; contributing to budget setting and the year-end closure of accounts and production of financial statements.
A sound knowledge of accounting principles and techniques is necessary, together with excellent communication and team working skills and high levels of self-confidence.
The Council can offer you:
 A competitive salary, Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with a generous employer pension contribution (on top of your own contribution), A generous annual leave allowance, Access to a number of salary sacrifice schemes, Access to our benefits platform which offers a wide range of discounts and money saving opportunities, Hybrid working - working in a way that adds most value, Flexible and agile working arrangements, Support with health and wellbeing, Professional development opportunities, Friendly, warm and welcoming team, A rewarding, challenging career.
 We very much look forward to receiving your application. 
Interested to Find Out More?
You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here. For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Janet Cross - Finance Business Partner at <a href="mailto:janetcross@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">janetcross@sthelens.gov.uk</a> Glenn Howard Finance Manager at <a href="mailto:glennhoward@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">glennhoward@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
We plan to review applications week commencing 22nd September 2025 with a view to interviewing week commencing 29th September 2025. 
 


Equality &amp; Diversity
St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
 NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.

Principal Accountant

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Why Us?
It’s time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive &amp; healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future. You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.
Your Role!
We have several key projects planned that will change and enhance the make up of the Council's asset base.
We require an experienced Development Surveyor to lead on major projects, disposals activities as well as wider estate management work.
About You!
The post holder will support the development of a positive organisational culture that is outward looking, evidence based and customer focused. You will adhere to the Council’s Expected Behavioural Standards ensuring that a high standard of customer care is maintained and dealt with in a courteous manner.

What's in it for you?
We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, Local Government Pension Scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.
To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, Please follow the link to access our Recruitment Pack and view the attached Role Profile below.
If you are ready to join our exceptional team and help shape the future of West Lancashire, we would love to hear from you!

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