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Our preferred method of receipt of application is via the online application form.
Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk</a> or contact (01858) 821304/7.
CV's will not be accepted.
INTERNAL ADVERT
Job title: Senior Operator - Lifeline
Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire – office based with some homeworking
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week 
Grade: Grade 5 £31,022 to £33,699
Harborough District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Operator to join our Lifeline Control Centre. If you enjoy working with and supporting vulnerable people, have excellent communication skills, and want to be part of a friendly team, then this role is for you.
The Council’s Lifeline Control Centre provides an emergency telecare alarm system (‘Technology Enabled Care’) that supports vulnerable residents 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.&nbsp; It also receives and manages general enquiries outside of office hours. The lifeline service operates within the Harborough district and also provides the service to a number of local councils and other partners/organisations.
Working during office hours, the role will oversee the day-to-day provision of the Lifeline Service.&nbsp; This includes ensuring Lifeline service remains operational, and procedures are kept up to do date to provide high quality services meeting both customer needs and Council objectives.
Working alongside the Control Centre Manager, you will on a daily basis ensure the service is fully resourced, and the equipment that supports these critical services is maintained and operational.&nbsp; You will undertake marketing opportunities to promote the service to new clients, provide the manager with statistical reports and information to help ensure continued improvement.&nbsp; When needed you will be required to deputise for the Control Centre Manager such as attendance at meetings.
An understanding of information technology and its application in supporting customers, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to solve problems and works under pressure are essential.
Although this role is required to work during office hours, from time to time the successful candidate may be required to work outside normal office hours and act as emergency contact on a rotating basis for which time off in lieu will be given or appropriate overtime payments authorised.
We are only accepting applications from internal applicants.
This post is subject to a standard criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 
Harborough District Council has an open and positive stance on the protection of children, young and vulnerable people.&nbsp;
All applicants should be aware that any employee who is at threat of redundancy at the time of a position being advertised will have priority status.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is&nbsp;12th November 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 18th November 2025.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.

Senior Operator - Lifeline (Internal Applicants Only)

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Economic Development Officer 
£32,597 - £36,363
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
Rugby has impressive development and regeneration opportunities which will help create high-quality jobs and ensure economic prosperity. We are committed to delivering on our economic development aims and ambitions as identified in the emerging Rugby Borough Economic Strategy.
About the role
Are you Interested in shaping the economic future of one of the fastest growing towns in the Midlands? We are looking to recruit an exceptional and dynamic of economic development professional to assist with our growth and regeneration agenda.
You will be working as part of a dedicated team to engage and work in partnership with a range of organisations to ensure that we have the best possible business support and inward investment offer, complimented by a skills infrastructure to nurture and develop our businesses and their workforce. We want to attract high quality jobs to Rugby ensuring that our residents have the skills to take advantage of these opportunities.
To achieve this, you’ll be supporting the promotion of Rugby Borough as a great place to do business, visit and live, ensuring that relevant business programmes and support mechanisms are targeted to support Rugby businesses and a collaborative support network is fostered, supporting the Borough’s economic development aspirations and the regeneration of Rugby Town Centre.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues faced by town centre businesses in the current economic climate and have the ability to connect with and support local businesses, stakeholders and partners.
Please see the linked Job Profile for a more detailed overview.
Benefits

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<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Hybrid working up to 60%&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>
<li>Subsidised parking</li>
<li>Structured Induction Program</li>
<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>
<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>
<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>
<li>Independent Support for your health &amp; wellbeing</li>
<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>
<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts &amp; Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>
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Economic Development Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish. Within our team males and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle-management team, as a result we would like to encourage both men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? The casual Senior Practitioners will cover shifts for substantive EDT post holders within periods of absence. This will entail you working shift patterns between the hours of 4.15pm -9am week days and throughout weekends therefore applicants should be able work outside of core hours. This is an office based role based within Coventry.&nbsp; As a member of the Council’s Responsive Services, the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours social care) offer essential support services, generally, outside of standard office hours to address urgent social care needs and ensure the likelihood of emergencies occurring is reduced. EDT ensure that any Social Care emergencies that cannot be safely left to the following working day are dealt with, responding to the whole of the community of Coventry including Children's Services, Housing, Adult Social Care and Youth Justice Services therefore considering the overarching principles and objectives of these disciplines. &nbsp; The post holder will be responsible for overseeing/supporting the work of Children and Family Workers. In partnership with agencies, the post holder will be responsible for responding to all requests for assistance received during the work shift with a particular focus on promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, adults and families of Coventry until core working hours. To act as a main point of contact for callers including members of the public and professionals. Where necessary, providing advice, completing risk assessments, signposting, coordinating and planning of responses to calls/requests for support, which can at times include responding in person in a range of settings. Acting on behalf of the Local Authority within complex mattes including providing instructions to legal services and representation within court. Completing administrative tasks to ensure the cohesion of Responsive Services.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? The Emergency Duty Team are seeking to recruit casual Senior Practitioners, we are seeking inclusive leaders who values diversity and promote a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement and who is committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported.&nbsp; You will be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge and developing others.You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker who has:<ul>
<li>A current registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>A sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>A proven ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.</li>
<li>Knowledge of assessment methods, care management and casework methods.</li>
<li>Experience of carrying out a range of statutory work with adults, children and housing matters.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with adults, children, young people and families</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): W/C 24th November&nbsp; About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Casual Senior Practitioner

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You can apply for this job online at <a href="http://www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application" target="_blank">www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application</a>.
Our preferred method of receipt of&nbsp;application is via the online&nbsp;application form.
Should you have any difficulties applying online please&nbsp;e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.</a>&nbsp; CVs will not be accepted. &nbsp;Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.
Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at <a href="http://www.harborough.gov.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">http://www.harborough.gov.uk/working-for-us</a>
Job title: Personal Assistant to CMT&nbsp;
Location: Hybrid working – a combination of remote working and office working in Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Status: Fixed term for 12 months
Hours: 37 per week – flexi scheme 
Grade: Grade 4 (£28,142 to £30,024)
Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.
We are seeking an enthusiastic PA and experienced administrator to provide high level support to senior colleagues and ensure smooth day to day operations. The successful candidate will thrive in a face paced environment, juggling priorities with confidence and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Manage diaries, schedule meetings and prepare meeting papers</li>
<li>Draft correspondence</li>
<li>Handle confidential information</li>
<li>Support the wider administration team with general office duties</li>
<li>Liaise with internal and external stakeholders</li>
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To be successful in this varied role, you will need:
<ul>
<li>4 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent aptitude/knowledge</li>
<li>Proven experience in an admin or PA role</li>
<li>Strong IT skills including MS office</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and part of a team, handling competing priorities</li>
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 13 November 2025.&nbsp; Interviews will be held week commencing 24th November 2025.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.
If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don’t meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we’d love to discuss how we could be the next step in your career journey.

PA to Corporate Management Team & Leader of the Council

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Coventry City Council, &nbsp;Law and Governance Services is an outcome-focused service recognised for its dedication to improving the communities in which we live and work and delivering professional excellence.The Place Team, Law and Governance Services, is responsible for all planning, highways, and commercial property advice to the Council. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, including but not limited to s.106 agreements, providing planning, legal and policy advice to planning officers, Councillors, stakeholders and senior officers. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to attend decision-making meetings, including the Planning Committee.We are firmly focused on regeneration with major developments and new projects taking place across the city. &nbsp;Coventry is also a lively, multicultural city, which embraces both old and new and is a great place to work. &nbsp;We occupy a modern building (Friargate 1) right by Coventry Station, so we are easily accessible by public transport.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Planning Lawyer to join the Council’s Law and Governance Service. Fast-paced and part of a high-performing team, this is an exciting time for you to join us and develop your career, knowledge and experience within this area of law. If successful, you will be central to providing legal planning support in the delivery of key regeneration projects such as:<ul><li>Coventry City Centre South: The scheme, which has already secured £98m in funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority is located in the southern part of the city centre and is made up of 6.4 hectares / 15 acres (the equivalent of nine football pitches), including Bull Yard, Shelton Square, Market Way, City Arcade which will deliver new homes, a hotel, cinema, retail and restaurants along with co-working and community spaces. These proposals will create a new focal point for all of Coventry’s communities to come together, as well as drawing in visitors, with an inviting new public realm and an accessible events space at its heart. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.coventrycitycentresouth.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.coventrycitycentresouth.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;
</li></ul><ul><li>Eastern Green Sustainable Urban Extension: The outline proposals for this Sustainable Urban Extension are for approximately 2,625 homes on land north of Eastern Green, Coventry, which would become a new mixed-use community. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.eastern-green.com" target="_blank">https://www.eastern-green.com</a>
</li></ul>The role will entail transactional, advisory and litigious work, including s.106 agreements, planning enforcement, development management and policy. Development in the team’s other areas of practice, such as property, environment, highways, traffic, rights of way, and common land, will be expected, supported, and encouraged.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? The role will suit a detailed, focused, enthusiastic lawyer who has the dynamism to handle a busy and challenging caseload. You will need strong drafting, negotiating and advisory skills and competence with IT and case management systems and an enabling, positive approach to finding solutions to complex problems as well as the ability to anticipate and adapt to business and client needs and to appreciate risk management issues, working flexibly across a multi-skilled team. &nbsp;If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role, we would like to hear from you. Please contact the Place Team Manager (Rob Parkes) on 07566 253043 or the Head of Legal and Procurement (Oluremi Aremu) on 02476&nbsp;972070 if you wish to have an informal discussion about the exciting role.When applying, you will be asked to write a personal statement, which should include/ demonstrate the following:<ul>
<li>An experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (Fellow).</li>
<li>Understanding of the law relating to Planning and experience of successfully managing a busy planning caseload.</li>
<li>Dealing with s106 planning and associated agreements.</li>
<li>Experience of working with elected members and senior officers, including attendance at, and advising the planning committee and other relevant meetings.</li>
<li>Understanding of Planning Legislation, including the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) and the Development Management Procedure (England) Order 2015 and the ability to provide comprehensive advice to planning officers in relation to the interpretation of these Orders.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Knowledge of the legislation on Compulsory Purchase Orders and the ability to draft the associated documentation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of local government and administrative law.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers reasonable. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Lawyer - Planning & Highways

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Family Time Service for the position of a Senior Contact Worker, we are looking for someone who has experience of working and communicating with children and their families, you will be required to collect and safely transport children from their placement to the family time venue and return them when the contact has concluded.If you want to be a part of making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families then this this is the role for you.As a Senior Contact Worker, you will be required to provide a written report from your observation of family time which is utilised by social workers and other professionals to inform further assessments. Your personal skills should include the ability to establish effective working relationships with families, social workers and other professionals coupled with an ability to work independently when required, with support and supervision. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.About you:<ul> <li>Transporting and supervising children and young people in care for contact with their parents, carers or others as identified in the care plan.</li> <li>Collecting and safely transporting children to and from their supervised family time sessions. </li> <li>Establishing effective working relationships with families and constructively challenge negative aspects of care practice, seeking to empower parents to develop skills and find solutions to issues observed during family time and maintaining accurate and detailed recordings of child and parent/ significant other family members interactions within family time centres and other community settings.</li> <li>To continually and actively assess the risk to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. To ensure children are safeguarded with regard to working together to safeguard children 2015 and local safeguarding board procedures. Safeguarding disabled children 2009.</li> <li>Planning and prioritising workload effectively within established time frames and ensure that all written reports meet deadlines. Ensuring that safety and security is upheld by adhering to all appropriate policies, reporting and escalating issues appropriately as they arise.</li> <li>Supervising the family time between the children and their parents/ significant other family members and ensure that family time requirements and procedures are followed.</li> <li>Communicating effectively with children, parents, carers and professionals as and when required.</li> <li>Carrying out any other duties that fall within the scope of the role.</li></ul>You will be required to hold a full current driving licence and have sole use of a car for work purposes and be available to work flexibly outside of core hours.An enhanced DBS will be required. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Senior Contact Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. This role is a part time position working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you: We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li></ul> We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Senior Social Worker - Part time

Birmingham is one of the most diverse and youthful cities in Europe, and at Birmingham Children’s Trust we are proud to support children, families and carers across our vibrant and varied communities.To better support children and families, we are improving our understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and improving practice across our social care teams.We have an exciting opportunity for a social worker who is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion to lead this work.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. Position Summary:<ul> <li> Undertake regular EDI audits of the Trust, providing recommendations and supporting the development of the EDI action plans. </li> <li> Contribute to the delivery of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.</li> <li> You will provide professional support, advice and expertise to senior leaders and wider stakeholders.</li> <li> You will take a project management approach to effect cultural change.</li> <li> Provide advice on the development of relevant policies and procedures within the area of expertise.</li> <li> Lead on the implementation of a variety of initiative and establish frameworks.</li> <li> Design and deliver strategic programmes that drive an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce.</li> <li> Supporting staff and young people’s inclusion networks.</li> <li> Develop KPI’s and reporting for EDI.</li> <li> Undertake regular reporting on activities and trend analysis. </li></ul>This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Equality Diversity and Inclusion Practice Lead - FTC 2 Years

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You will be joining a busy, friendly, and professional Licensing &amp; Business Compliance Team with prospects to gain experience in a wide range of subject areas as well as operate in a variety of commercial and domestic settings.&nbsp;The successful candidates will be working in our Regulatory Services team which is made up of multi-disciplinary professionals including Licensing, Trading Standards, Food and Safety, Housing Enforcement and Property Licensing. &nbsp;These specialisms embrace a range of service areas used by the community which primarily involves people, businesses or organisations needing to obtain some form of consent or are required to comply with various legal provisions. &nbsp;The service area aims to:<ul>
<li>Ensure that the public, visitors, workers and residents of Coventry have the right to a healthy and safe work and domestic environment;</li>
<li>Treat all regulated persons and businesses in a fair and consistent manner, through a process of education, persuasion and enforcement, ensuring that the public and businesses observe the law</li>
<li>Protect public health and the wider environment, whilst minimising disruption to enterprise or economic activity and reducing the legislative burden on complaint and business.</li>
</ul>We are seeking a positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven Business Compliance Enforcement Officer to join this busy and dynamic team.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? Working alongside the Trading Standards and Senior Business Compliance Officer, you with be responsible for contributing to delivering a high-quality Business Compliance Service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.The day-to-day requirement of this role involves engaging with businesses to educate and encourage proprietors to comply with the relevant legislation and take enforcement action where necessary. You will also be:<ul>
<li>Investigating complaints;</li>
<li>Providing guidance and advice to businesses;</li>
<li>Conducting inspections;</li>
<li>Taking evidence and preparing prosecution files;</li>
<li>Interviewing alleged offenders under PACE.</li>
</ul>Full a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? A Business Compliance Enforcement Officer with experience in carrying out investigative work in an enforcement environment, with knowledge and an understanding of legislation and Codes of Practice (including PACE).You will have the ability to build relationships with businesses and customers and have excellent standards of customer care and equal opportunities when delivering the business compliance function.We are looking for someone with the ability to deal confidently with a wide range of people including businesses, the public, internal and external stakeholders, Elected Members, senior managers, and colleagues. You will need to have good written and oral communication skills and excellent organisational skills to enable workload prioritisation and meeting deadlines.When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, when writing your personal statement please include the following:<ul>
<li>Experience, Knowledge and understanding of legislation and Codes of Practice in relation to Trading and Consumer Protection</li>
<li>Examples of communicating confidently and effectively with a wide range of customer and partner agencies.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative and generating ideas to solve problems.</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'Interview date:&nbsp; 1st December 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Business Compliance Enforcement Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Education Entitlement Service (EES) strives to deliver outstanding services for our customers, predominately the children of Coventry, who may be requiring access to education or alternative education provision. We ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported; have a voice, that hopefully leads to their high achievement and excellent progress.The EES is made up of a diverse range of teams all working together to recognise, support and apply innovative solutions to address the growing issues in relation to trying to educate some of our most vulnerable pupils in schools.&nbsp;The Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS) supports newly arrived children in the admission process into Education and monitors Children Missing Education (CME). &nbsp;Officers may make home visits to investigate family circumstances, with special attention given to safeguarding concerns.&nbsp;Multilingual Assistants work directly with children in both primary and secondary schools providing bilingual support for children who speak English as an Additional Language.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? The Ethnic Minority Achievement Service maintains a casual register of people with good language skills to work as bilingual education assistants in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools across Coventry and the surrounding area, as well as with other Coventry City Council Departments. &nbsp;You will primarily be supporting newly arrived children to settle into school and begin to learn English. &nbsp;&nbsp;This is a casual post. &nbsp;We anticipate there being a need for the languages listed, however, we cannot make any guarantee that work will be available.Interviews are provisionally booked to take place on 5 December 2025 and/or 8 December 2025, and will be conducted, in-person interviews in a City Council building in Coventry.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? You will need:<ul>
<li>To be fluent and literate in one or more of the languages listed below</li>
<li>To have a good command of written and spoken English</li>
<li>To be willing to work in nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and colleges across the city and attend ad hoc meetings</li>
<li>To be available for at least 4 mornings or&nbsp;4 afternoons&nbsp;a week, or a mixture of both&nbsp;during normal school opening times</li>
<li>To be able to travel to schools and other education providers across the city</li>
</ul>We currently need people who can communicate verbally and in writing in one or more of the following languages:Dari, Mirpuri, Panjabi, Pashto, Polish, Romanian, UrduPlease list any other languages spoken in the personal statement section on your application form.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 5th and 8th December 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Casual Multilingual Education Assistant

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The Streetpride Service is Coventry City Council's Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Service. &nbsp;It has a responsibility and statutory duty to keep the City Clean, Green and attractive for all.The service operates out of 3 strategically based sites across the City and provides a cleansing service 7 days per week for 52 weeks of the year.We currently clean 10’000 miles of road network each year and empty over 3’000 street litter bins each week.We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? As a Neighbourhood Operative, you will be working as part of our street cleansing team. You will be responsible for ensuring our streets are kept clean at all times by undertaking a range of street cleansing activities and ensuring all work is carried out by the appropriate Safe Systems of Work.&nbsp;The duties of this role will involve:<ul>
<li>Sweeping streets</li>
<li>Emptying bins</li>
<li>Litter picking&nbsp;</li>
<li>Removal of small-scale graffiti&nbsp;</li>
<li>Collection of other associated waste as required.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>This is a 37-hour-a-week role working 7:00 am until 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday, with a 2:30pm finish on a Friday.Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>be reliable and committed</li>
<li>have a professional attitude and are willing to take on the tasks and duties within the remit of the role and service area</li>
<li>be physically fit and able to walk for long periods and work in all weather</li>
<li>able to undertake various labouring tasks involving bending, pulling, and lifting.</li>
<li>customer-focused and able to remain respectful, calm, and polite in environments where they may experience challenging behaviours or situations when assisting the general public and customers by responding to minor queries and complaints</li>
<li>confident to take appropriate action to avoid formal complaints.</li>
</ul>At the moment we have very few women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds in our Team and we would like this to change. So, we want to encourage you to apply. You can still apply if you are not a woman or from a minority ethnic background. All applications are welcome.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.&nbsp;Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date: W/C 24th November 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Neighbourhood Operative

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Coventry is a diverse and exciting place to work with excellent opportunities created by a challenging and varied workload. You will be joining a busy, friendly, and professional Licensing &amp; Business Compliance Team with prospects to gain experience in a wide range of subject areas, as well as operate in a variety of commercial and domestic settings. &nbsp;The team covers a wide range of functions, including Food Standards, Feed Hygiene, Animal Health and Welfare, Fair Trading, Consumer Advice, Product Safety, Door Step Crime, Under Age Sales of Restricted products, Counterfeiting and Licensing enforcement.&nbsp;We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven Trading Standards Officer to join this busy and dynamic team.&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? Under the general direction of the Principal Trading Standards Officer, you will be responsible for contributing to &nbsp;<ul>
<li>Deliver a high-quality Business Compliance and Advice service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enforce all relevant legislation administered by the section, and educate and encourage the public and business proprietors to improve relevant standards.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Undertake investigations of complaints and inspections of premises, including joint inspections with other agencies, to ensure compliance with legislation as required, ensuring all relevant legislation is being adhered to. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Prepare reports and briefing notes as necessary for relevant committee and member meetings, such as Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Cabinet Member Meetings and Scrutiny Board and provide technical support to the Chair of Committee, Cabinet Member and Senior Officers. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide first line contact, offer appropriate assistance, advice and support for members of the public and businesses, including outside agencies, Elected Members, Senior Officers and other Council Departments, making telephone enquiries or calling in person; and provide professional and legally correct advice and information&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prepare statements of evidence and correspondence to be submitted to Legal Services, and attend Court as required to give evidence and report back on the outcome. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Interview alleged offenders and witnesses under PACE as required.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Shortlisting date&nbsp;27th November 2025Interview date&nbsp;4th December 2025Who are we looking for? A Trading Standards Officer with experience of carrying out investigative work in an enforcement environment, with knowledge and an understanding of legislation and Codes of Practice (including PACE) in relation to Trading Standards and Consumer Protection and any associated regulations and policy relevant to the service area. &nbsp;Experience of sampling, animal health and welfare, food standards and feed hygiene is desirable.&nbsp;You will have the ability to build relationships with businesses and customers, and have excellent standards of customer care and equal opportunities when delivering the business compliance function.&nbsp;When applying for this role, you will be asked to write a personal statement. Please include the following examples in your application: &nbsp;<ul>
<li>Experience and Knowledge of working within a Trading Standards Team&nbsp;</li>
<li>Examples of dealing with customers and building relationships with businesses to get desired outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative and generate ideas to solve problems.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process, please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification that the Council considers reasonable.Interview date: 4th December 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Trading Standards Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of #TeamCBC!
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health and Safety and Environmental Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of compliance across our Landlord Services. This is a pivotal role ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and environmental integrity of our housing stock, staff, and tenants.
You will oversee statutory compliance, risk management, and environmental sustainability across housing operations—including water safety, fire risk, asbestos, disrepair, voids, and emerging legislation such as Awaab’s Law. Working closely with senior leaders and technical teams, you will embed a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Lead the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and audits across landlord services.</li>
<li>Ensure full compliance with statutory duties including COSHH, RIDDOR, CDM, and housing-specific regulations.</li>
<li>Oversee environmental risk management including water hygiene, asbestos, damp and mould, and energy efficiency.</li>
<li>Support operational teams with training, guidance, and technical expertise.</li>
<li>Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, boards, and regulators.</li>
<li>Lead investigations, incident reviews, and corrective action planning.</li>
<li>Champion tenant safety and engagement through clear communication and partnership working.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;What we’re looking for:
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<li>NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in health and safety.</li>
<li>Proven experience managing compliance in housing, property, or public sector environments.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of housing legislation, consumer standards, and environmental health.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
<li>Ability to translate complex regulations into practical, ethical service delivery.</li>
<li>Commitment to professional standards, tenant welfare, and continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
The benefits of working with CBC:
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<li>Agile working for many roles</li>
<li>Generous annual leave of between (5 and 40.5 days NJC)&nbsp;of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays.</li>
<li>Most services are closed over Christmas.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles.</li>
<li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
</ul>
About the Council
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.
Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.
About Charnwood
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in.
Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.
At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK.&nbsp;
It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.
No agencies please.

Charnwood Borough Council

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager Q071

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It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a perspective employee it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation.&nbsp;If you share our values, we’d encourage you to read our advert.Regulatory Services is a service area within Coventry City Council which supports the growth and regulation of the city. The vision and commitment of the team ensures there is a robust platform to guide the delivery of sustainable development, ensuring the protection of Coventry Citizens and supporting the growth of local business.The Regulation Service is made up of multi-disciplinary professionals including Licensing, Trading Standards, Food and Safety, Housing Enforcement, Property Licensing and Building Control. &nbsp;These services embrace a range of service areas used by the community which primarily involves people, businesses or organisations needing to obtain some form of consent within the law or are required to comply with various legal provisions.The service area aims to:<ul>
<li>Ensure that the public, visitors, workers and residents of Coventry have the right to a healthy and safe work and domestic environment;</li>
<li>Treat all regulated persons and businesses in a fair and consistent manner, through a process of education, persuasion and enforcement, ensuring that the public and businesses observe the law, and</li>
<li>Protect public health and the wider environment, whilst minimising disruption to enterprise or economic activity and reducing the legislative burden on complaint and business.</li>
</ul>We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic individual who cares about the development of our great city to join our busy, top performing, forward thinking Regulation ServicesOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? As a Regulatory Technical Support Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Building Control Team to ensure the effective delivery of a high-quality Regulatory Services customer service.Your typical week will involve:<ul>
<li>Dealing with enquiries, through varying mediums, ensuring that, where possible, they are resolved at first contact, or that messages are passed on to the relevant person for action; seeking to resolve queries and using judgement as to when to pass on more complex issues.</li>
<li>Undertaking data input and document production using the range of systems in use within the &nbsp;Regulation service.</li>
<li>Maintaining computerised systems, retrieving information as requested, and ensuring that information is kept up to date, including creation of databases and spreadsheets as appropriate and provision of information and reports as required.</li>
<li>Ensure the timely delivery of a variety of actions throughout the Apprenticeship Lifecyle.</li>
</ul>You will undertake the Level 3 Business Administrator. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found on: <a href="https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0" target="_blank">https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0</a>.&nbsp;This apprenticeship role is a fixed-term contract of 21 months, in line with the duration&nbsp;of the apprenticeship training.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? The Building Control team are passionate about supporting our businesses in the city to ensure the safety of the public, visitors, workers and residents of Coventry.We are looking for someone who:<ul>
<li>Has knowledge of IT packages and systems to support ongoing office activity and of specialised systems that support technical activity.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has good communication and interpersonal skills, both writing and verbal, to deal with members of the public and establish rapport with colleagues and team members.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Can demonstrate a flexible approach to work patterns and systems and work effectively as part of a team or on own initiative.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Able to deal with a wide range of customers to handle and resolve enquiries.</li>
</ul>When applying for this position, you will be asked to write a personal statement explaining your suitability for the post. &nbsp;When writing your personal statement, please ensure you cover all of the bullet points listed above.Closing date: 23/11/2025 Pre-interview&nbsp;and assessment* date (via Microsoft Teams): TBC Interview date(s) (Via Microsoft Teams): 02/12/2025* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect from and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that they are currently working at and identify any support they may require.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.&nbsp;We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service in order to maximise the chances of being shortlisted.Address: 1 Bull Yard, Coventry, CV1 1LH Phone: 024 7678 5740 Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobshop@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">jobshop@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop" target="_blank">http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop</a>About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards &amp; benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>An outstanding local government pension scheme</li>
<li>Great opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.</li>
<li>Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Service</li>
<li>Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li>
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The POD sits within Adult Social Care at Coventry City Council. &nbsp;Our core work aims to restore the personal agency and right of citizens that meet the eligibility criteria for secondary mental health services - we achieve this through social brokerage and advocacy.‘What THE POD do is innovative, radical and socially engaged’ – NHS EnglandAll of our work asserts the importance of cultivating authentic and critical connections with the City, its creatives, entrepreneurs, academics, industry leaders, change makers, quiet activists and the underheard.The award winning Pod Café, and our citywide social activism programmes Food Union and Time Union, exist because we believe that recovery and regeneration are totally intertwined - the city is its people. &nbsp;&nbsp;We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.‘[The Pod] challenges national assumptions around what and how social care can deliver’&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.&nbsp;Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? This is an exciting time to join the &nbsp;award-winning &nbsp;POD Cafe team as we move into year 8 of being based in our wonderful heritage building. The Cafe Coordinators are involved in all aspects of the cafe operations, they devise menus that optimise the use of produce from the allotment, prepare all the ingredients, make the dishes, liaise with the Food Union Coordinators, develop the recipes, serve the customers, clean down the kitchen and manage all aspects of health and safety. &nbsp;They also run our social media campaigns, co-curate events to include our supper clubs, or song and soil events at the allotment, and work with a range of partners to extend our reach.We are the only 100% plants based (vegan) cafe in the City and it's not unusual for us to have around 50 customers a day - the cafe has a real buzz. &nbsp; A big part of their job is to create an authentic and deep-rooted connection with our customers who represent all walks of life, students, retired professionals, activists, academics, survivors, artists, entrepreneurs.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This is a casual position to cover annual leave and other periods of absence and also to support us in delivering some of our events with partners, and at the Food Union site &nbsp;- there are no guaranteed hours.&nbsp;Who are we looking for? Do you love making wholesome plant-based meals, are you great at cooking with fresh ingredients, are you interested in growing food, do you believe in the power of food to connect people and communities? if the answer is yes, this job might be for you. &nbsp;We are looking for someone who:<ul>
<li>has experience working in a busy kitchen and is aware of Health and Safety legislation as it relates to catering and hospitality (Food Safety Act 1990)</li>
<li>Has the confidence and skills to prepare wholesome plant-based (vegan) dishes using fresh locally sourced ingredients (up to 50 customers a day) that reflect the diversity of the city.</li>
<li>Is able to carry out costing exercises to inform day-to-day operational activity, business plans, and our social account.</li>
<li>has experience working &nbsp;collaboratively with other organisations/stakeholders and community members and is skilled at engaging customers.</li>
<li>Is flexible and ready to work across any of our kitchen or garden sites where the preparation of food underpins the engagement activity.</li>
<li>Can promote/market the service in a variety of innovative ways to sustain the current income level and generate new custom and or external funds, this may include partnership events in evenings and/or weekends.</li>
</ul>You can find out more about The Pod Café and our wider work here: <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/pod-1/pod" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/pod-1/pod</a> or our Instagram page @the_pod_cafeContact the manager of The Pod: &nbsp;Christine Eade: <a href="mailto:christine.eade@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">christine.eade@coventry.gov.uk</a> if you require further information.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.&nbsp;Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document&nbsp;labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Monday 17th November 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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Benefits Officer

£32,597 - £36,363
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role 
We're looking for a dedicated&nbsp;Benefits Officer&nbsp;to join our team. In this vital role, you'll be on the front line, helping residents in our community navigate the benefits system and access the financial support they need.
This isn't just about processing forms—it's about compassion, accuracy, and problem-solving. You'll be using your skills to guide people through challenging times, ensuring they receive the correct support and helping to build a stronger, fairer community for everyone.
What you'll do:
<ul>
<li>Process Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims accurately and on time.</li>
<li>Guide residents through the application process and provide clear, empathetic advice on their entitlements.</li>
<li>Investigate and verify information to ensure all claims are correct and compliant with regulations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other teams and external agencies to resolve complex cases and provide comprehensive support.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>
About you 
Alongside your experience of processing Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction claims and Discretionary Housing Payment applications and knowledge in this area, ideally you will have experience of working with Civica OpenRevenues and Workflow systems, but this is not essential as training can be provided.
You’ll also need -
<ul>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and professional approach.</li>
<li>A keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately with complex information.</li>
<li>A natural problem-solver who can manage a varied workload and prioritize effectively.</li>
<li>A commitment to helping people and a positive, can-do attitude.</li>
</ul>
Benefits

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<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Hybrid working up to 60%&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>
<li>Subsidised parking</li>
<li>Structured Induction Program</li>
<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>
<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>
<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>
<li>Independent Support for your health &amp; wellbeing</li>
<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>
<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>
</ul>

Benefits Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of the Repairs &amp; Investment Section.
We are looking for a passionate individual who is customer focused, a team player and wants to help improve our local communities in Charnwood.&nbsp;
The Council is recruiting for a Damp, Mould, and Disrepair Co-ordinator – this is a Fixed Term Contract for 14 months.
You will play a lead role in the Damp &amp; Mould Team as well as the Disrepair Team where you will be required to co-ordinate casework, collate information and monitor casework performance. In this role you will be able to demonstrate a high level of organisational skill as well as an ability to disseminate complex information. This will need to be demonstrated within the Councils existing processes and procedures and within the current legislative requirements for both Damp &amp; Mould and Disrepair and will preferably include knowledge of Awaab’s Law and Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol.
With the ability to successfully work in partnership, you will ensure that our customers’ objectives around high quality, communication, and customer care are met.&nbsp; You will also ensure that set team objectives and key performance indicators are met.&nbsp;
The role requires the candidate to create, develop and administer systems and processes to record, track, action, and resolve damp, mould, and disrepair cases. Additionally, the role will require you to provide contract management support as well as responding to any customer queries, concerns, or complaints.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, be computer literate, work well within a team of like-minded individuals. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a positive attitude and want to make a real difference to our customers every day, then we would like to hear from you!
The benefits of working with us:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Agile working for many roles</li>
<li>Generous annual leave of between 262.7 hours and 299.7 hoursof leave (depending on grade and length of service) inclusive of bank holidays</li>
<li>Most services are closed over Christmas</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
</ul>
We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.&nbsp;
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs</a>&nbsp;
About the Council&nbsp;&nbsp;
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.&nbsp;
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.&nbsp;
Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together&nbsp;
About Charnwood&nbsp;
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.&nbsp;
At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK.&nbsp; It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.&nbsp;
For further information, please contact Paul Geary (Principal Officer – Repairs) on 07751731234
No agencies please.

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<h6>Our School Aims&nbsp;</h6><h6>At our school, we are committed to:&nbsp;</h6><ul>
<li><h6>Promoting the values of respect, resilience, responsibility, equality and challenge.</h6></li>
<li><h6>The safeguarding and well-being of all children and adults.</h6></li>
<li><h6>Creating independent lifelong learners who embrace challenge and demonstrate resilience.</h6></li>
<li><h6>Actively seeking purposeful collaborations to nurture a sense of belonging and experience the richness of the local and wider community.</h6></li>
<li><h6>Offering rich and purposeful learning opportunities to enable every child to be responsible and successful local and global citizens.&nbsp;</h6></li>
<li><h6>We value the partnerships that exist between the school, parents, governors, and the community, and the part they all play in realising our aims.</h6></li>
</ul>Our Values <h6>Our Vision</h6><h6>To provide an education of the highest quality, in a positive, welcoming and nurturing environment, that is innovative and creative and enables every child to fulfil their potential. </h6><h6> </h6>What is the job role? We are seeking a competent, compassionate and caring Learning Support Assistant with experience of SEND in a Primary setting, to support a child/children with additional learning and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and in small groups basis.Who are we looking for? <h6>The successful candidate will be:</h6><ul>
<li><h6>qualified to Level 3 standard</h6></li>
<li><h6>experienced and confident</h6></li>
<li><h6>fully knowledgeable of relevant policies/codes of practice and&nbsp;</h6></li>
<li><h6>aware of relevant legislation</h6></li>
<li><h6>knowledgeable of the national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes</h6></li>
<li><h6>understand the principles of child development and learning processes, and in particular, barriers to learning</h6></li>
<li><h6>Fully understanding and knowledgeable of the range of support services and providers&nbsp;</h6></li>
<li><h6>Able to support in general care and welfare, including personal hygiene&nbsp;</h6></li>
<li><h6>First Aid qualification would be desirable, or a &nbsp;willingness to complete the relevant training</h6></li>
</ul><h6>Experience of working with children with general/specific special educational needs, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, is essential. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>Interview Date - 20th November 25.&nbsp;</h6>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

LSA with SEND Support

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Stoke Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic dedicated hardworking Site Services Officer to start as soon as possible.What is the job role? Duties will include:-• Opening and Closing the school• Securing the buildings and grounds when not in use• Key Holder responsibilities• Carrying out maintenance and minor repairs within the school,&nbsp;including painting and decorating.• To comply with all Health &amp; Safety aspects and follow procedures&nbsp;• Ensure premises are cleaned to a high standard and the grounds&nbsp;are neat and tidy.• Excellent communication skills with pupils, families, staff and contractors.Who are we looking for? The Ideal candidate will:• Be willing to complete a DBS (criminal records check)• Have a friendly approachable character.• Work on their own initiative and under pressure.• Able to prioritise especially with an ever changing school environment.• Have pride in their work.• Able to respect confidentiality• Have excellent time-management skills.• Willing to contribute to the continued improvement of our school.• Have experience and knowledge in conducting minor repairs.&nbsp;In return we can offer you:• A school with high standards and a commitment to further&nbsp;development• Dedicated, caring and hardworking staff in a happy and supportive working environment• Children who are motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy &nbsp;participating in school life• Commitment to your professional developmentCompleted applications can be emailed to <a href="mailto:office@stoke.coventry.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@stoke.coventry.sch.uk</a>,handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Rhiann McGarrity,School Business Manager.Closing Date – 16th November 2025Interview Date – week commencing 17th November 2025 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)&nbsp;for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Site Services Manager - Stoke Primary

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Housing and Homelessness Service is a very busy&nbsp;environment  and&nbsp;faces several challenges to meet the&nbsp;housing needs of citizens of Coventry.&nbsp;&nbsp;The team have grown significantly during the last 12 months and this reflects the fact that Housing &amp; Homelessness are now a key council priority.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;team&nbsp;are responsible for the delivery of the following service functions:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Provision of the&nbsp;statutory homeless service&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provision of&nbsp;temporary&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Management of the&nbsp;housing register&nbsp;</li>
<li>Co-ordination of support to citizens&nbsp;rough sleeping&nbsp;</li>
<li>Commissioning of homeless services,&nbsp;and&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Responsibility for housing&nbsp;strategy&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>The&nbsp;Council has a strategic vision that is clearly set out in both the Housing &amp; Homelessness and the Rough Sleeping Strategies&nbsp;which were both approved in 2019.&nbsp;By becoming part of an expanding team who are focused on preventing households from becoming homeless as well as providing tailored support and interventions when someone does become homeless this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our city.&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? The role is perfect for someone with a background in administration and customer services. Previous experience of working in a finance background would be an advantage, however, this is not essential as training will be provided.For more information, please read the job description attached. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? <ul><li>Has strong organisational skills and the initiative to prioritise their own workload</li></ul><ul>
<li>Has a flexible approach</li>
<li>Has IT skills sufficient to access and interpret information</li>
<li>Has experience of dealing with a wide range of people in order to handle and resolve enquiries</li>
<li>Cares about delivering an excellent service to every internal and external customer</li>
</ul>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tracey Brooks atIf you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 21/11/2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Housing Support Officer

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We are thrilled to announce that we are looking for a Deputy Headteacher to join our wonderful team at Southfields Primary School! This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming, outward-facing, and research-led school that truly values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in education.We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated leader to help guide our school into its next chapter. We are looking for someone with exceptional leadership skills, a passion for education, and a shared vision to work closely with the Headteacher, Governors, and Senior Leadership Team to continue driving our school forward.If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic leader who is excited about making a real difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you!What is the job role? About us:Southfields Primary School is located in the diverse and vibrant community of Hillfields, Coventry. We are a two-form entry primary school with approximately 470 children on roll. We have a school nursery that caters for 48 children in both AM and PM sessions for pupils from the age of 3. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded as ‘Good’ in all areas. &nbsp;Our pupil and staff body is incredibly diverse, with 52 languages spoken and 72% of the pupil body classed as having English as an Additional Language. This makes Southfields a wonderful place to work – ‘a haven for pupils’ (Ofsted: 2022). It is our diversity and desire to embrace everyone, that makes Southfields a very special place. &nbsp;Our staff are dedicated, committed and relentless in their desire to ensure all pupils succeed and that there are no excuses as to why a child will not reach their potential. We believe that the time pupils spend at Southfields is critical to their early development and we have a clear vision for our pupils to be ready and excited to move on to their next stage of education. &nbsp;We pride ourselves in a rigorous approach to self-improvement and are an outward-facing school that engages meaningfully with research-led practice. This has enabled us to rapidly develop skills in teaching and in the implementation of a high-quality curriculum. Southfields is more than just a school however, our approach to extra-curricular activities, whether it be trips or clubs, and to supporting our families ensures we are a hub for the community.&nbsp;We believe in an ethic of excellence in all that we do. We don’t settle for second-best and are constantly innovative in all that we do. We have very high standards for behaviour in school and in attendance - with our figures for attendance being consistently above the national figure and in the top-3 in Coventry (July 2018). Our pupils love coming to school and the relationships we have with all pupils is warm and welcoming. &nbsp;A visit to the school is highly recommended. Please call the school office on 024 7622 6810 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org" target="_blank">recruitment@southfieldsprimary.org</a>to book an appointment with the Headteacher – Mr James GaleWe are looking for someone to start in role either from January 2026 or as soon as possible after. We are flexible on this, as we are determined to get the right match for our school.We look forward to welcoming you to our school. &nbsp;Who are we looking for? Someone who shares are drive and vision for the pupils of Southfields &nbsp;Someone who has high expectations for themselves, their colleagues and pupils &nbsp;Someone who has a wealth of leadership and teaching experience; is innovative in their approach and is highly capable of impacting on the practice of others &nbsp;Someone who is research-led; has experience of leading curriculum areas with success&nbsp;Someone who is able to lead, motivate and inspire others &nbsp;Someone who is highly emotionally intelligent and can form excellent working relationships with all&nbsp;Please read our person specification and job description, alongside our welcome pack to gain a further insight into who we are looking for.&nbsp;Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.Closing date: End of day Nov 17thInterview date: WC 24th NovIf you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached documents.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Deputy Headteacher - Southfields Community Primary School

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Education Entitlement Service (EES) strives to deliver outstanding services for our customers, predominately the children of Coventry, who may be requiring access to education or alternative education provision. We ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported; have a voice, that hopefully leads to their high achievement and excellent progress.

The EES is made up of a diverse range of teams all working together to recognise, support and apply innovative solutions to address the growing issues in relation to trying to educate some of our most vulnerable pupils in schools.&nbsp;

Inspired Pathways provides education for pupils from age 4-16 years, some of whom are taught on the Children’s Ward within the local large general hospital; others aged 11-16 years are taught at Whitmore Park Annexe or on home tuition.
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? This is an exciting and dynamic role for an experienced Science Teacher to join our wonderful team of teachers at InspirED Pathways. &nbsp;All of our children have experienced barriers to learning through illness or injury. &nbsp;You will join our dedicated team of teachers and support staff in reconnecting children with all that is wonderful about learning. Main duties will include:<ul>
<li>To deliver the Science KS3 and KS4 curriculum to given groups or individual children within the Service</li>
<li>To ensure the appropriate GCSE and/or other accredited courses are selected and delivered in order to meet the individual learning needs of all pupils</li>
<li>To maximise the use of data to ensure appropriate assessment, target setting, tracking and reporting measures are in place</li>
<li>To apply the principles of ‘Quality First’ and ‘Adaptive’ teaching in the classroom and ensure that pupils’ social and emotional, as well as academic, needs are met</li>
<li>To support the service’s personal development priorities by fulfilling the role of a ‘Lead Tutor’&nbsp;</li>
<li>To take responsibility for putting in place interventions to ensure pupils make expected or better progress from initial baseline assessment and/or FFT predictions</li>
<li>To ensure that appropriate resources and equipment are in place which are kept and maintained to expected standards</li>
<li>To ensure that Safeguarding procedures are observed and adhered to</li>
<li>To work effectively as a team member on whole-service initiatives and developments</li>
<li>To engage in appropriate CPD to ensure knowledge and understanding of local and national developments and initiatives are kept up to date within Science teaching and in education in general</li>
<li>To support and arrange opportunities for enrichment and engagement through visits, trips and events</li>
<li>Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.</li>
</ul>&nbsp;For the successful candidate, there is a TLR (2a) available with this role for the leadership and management of a small team.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? We are looking for a qualified and experienced Science Teacher to join our team. You will be responsible for the planning, implementation and delivery of a broad, balanced, relevant and vibrant learning programme to support the teaching of Science across the three arms of InspirED Pathways: Whitmore Park Annexe; Wards 14-16 at UHCW and Home Tuition as required. You will actively contribute to and ensure the development and implementation of appropriate assessment, reporting and recording procedures and work as part of the team to ensure that students are supported in addressing their educational and pastoral issues, liaising with other colleagues and agencies as appropriate.Prospective applicants are invited to contact us if they wish to arrange an informal visit and chat. &nbsp;Please call the office on 02476 337734 or email <a href="mailto:inspired@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">inspired@coventry.gov.uk</a> to arrange a convenient time.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025Interview date(s): Wednesday 26th November 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Teacher of Science

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



The Opportunity&nbsp;
Reporting to the Principal Officer - Investment, this is a key role in the successful management of the Housing Stock data of over 5700 properties.&nbsp; You will be responsible for the surveying, collation and management of the stock data as well as the analysis of the data to assist in the planning and implementation of the capital works programmes.
The role requires a detailed knowledge of building construction methods and materials backed up with a formal qualification, the ability to identify and diagnose defects and arrive at appropriate solutions as well as experience of undertaking stock condition surveys.
You must also be able to work with stock data and systems, managing data and assisting in the creation of programmes for future capital works programmes to ensure continued compliance with DHS and other statutory requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the Asset Team which focuses in delivering panned works programmes ensuring an excellent service to our customers
Key Tasks&nbsp;
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<li>Collation analysis and effective use of stock condition information from a range of surveys on all property assets including occupied dwellings, void dwellings, commercial buildings, garages, communal areas and public spaces.</li>
<li>Carrying out stock condition and related surveys - including Housing Health &amp; Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys.</li>
<li>Contribution to the development of comprehensive and accurate stock condition information to support short, and long-term asset management planning.</li>
<li>Ensuring results of surveys are accurately recorded in the asset management system, in a timely manner, using hand-held data capture equipment.</li>
<li>Effective organisational, planning and report writing skills.</li>
<li>Full and clean driving licence with access to a vehicle to undertake site visits.</li>
<li>Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.</li>
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Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, be computer literate, work well within a team of like-minded individuals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a positive attitude and want to make a real difference to our customers every day, then we would like to hear from you!&nbsp;
You should have a HNC in construction or an equivalent qualification in a construction / trade related discipline is required and a driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel throughout the Borough is required.&nbsp;
The post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.&nbsp;
What we offer&nbsp;
There are many benefits to working with us. The Council offers generous annual leave of between 23 and 28 days of leave (depending on grade and length of service) plus bank holidays; agile working including working from home; opportunities for professional development linked to many roles and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.&nbsp;
Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.&nbsp;
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs</a>&nbsp;
The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.&nbsp;
We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to promote a disability confident culture. To find out more about our Disability Confident commitments including reasonable adjustments and the guaranteed interview scheme please visit: <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion</a>.&nbsp;
We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.&nbsp;
About the Council
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.
Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.
About Charnwood
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in.
Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.
At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK.&nbsp;
It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.
For further information, please contact Martin Shaw – Principal Officer – Investment.
<a href="mailto:Martin.Shaw@charnwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">Martin.Shaw@charnwood.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stock Condition Surveyor (M395)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Senior Practitioner - Fostering Recruitment

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.The Promoting Independent Living Service (PILS) is a CQC Registered Service with a GOOD rating that supports citizens with learning disabilities to live independently within their own homes.&nbsp;You will be one of the Senior Support Assistants at one of the properties we support which has 8 tenants all housed in their own flats and a staff team in it.&nbsp;If you would like to visit the support living accommodation or find out more about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:malcolm.shiner@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">malcolm.shiner@coventry.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).As a Senior Support Assistant, you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred support to our service users. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with service users, supporting them in the planning of goals and living as independently as possible, while leading a team of Support Assistants to achieve positive goals for our Service Users&nbsp;Staff work together to develop Tenants' life skills enabling them to navigate all the challenges of living independently, with guidance, support, advice, and sometimes drawing on their own experiences.   &nbsp;The rewards of seeing Tenants achieve are so uplifting to all involved and are great motivation for the days that might not go to plan.&nbsp;You will provide not only support to Tenants to develop their life skills, you will also have the responsibility of line management support to your team, holding regular supervision sessions with them along with regular team meetings Your good rota management skills will ensure that the tenancy is adequately staffed at all times, complete support plans, positive handling plans, audits, and Health &amp; Safety checks at the properties. &nbsp;No two days are the same, you’ll enjoy a diverse workload and have the opportunity to stretch current and learn new skills. PILS prides itself on being a supportive environment, where people can make the most of personal development opportunities to achieve positive professional outcomes. &nbsp;If you have the skills to advise on life choices whilst ensuring the principles of the Mental Capacity Act, you may be the person that we are looking for.&nbsp;The service cover is required 24/7, shifts work will be required. These can be a 7 am or 8 am start for an early shift. 2 pm – 4 pm if on a late shift finishing at 10 pm or 11 pm if on a sleep-in, meaning that you will sleep at the property over- night and begin work the following morning. You will work a rolling 6-week rolling rota pattern, including bank holidays, weekends, and sleeping-in shifts. You will have several identified office days where you can arrange for your supervisions etc to be completed. These are at our offices at Wilfred Spencer Centre, Whitaker Road and are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.&nbsp; All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO ALL OF THE ABOVE THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY&nbsp;Who are we looking for? 
You’ll need:&nbsp;
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<li>You will have a Diploma 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent/ or be committed to achieving this within the agreed timescale from appointment to the post.   </li>
<li>Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.</li>
<li>To have a good knowledge of safeguarding, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>To work with management to ensure that all Tenants’ needs are being met to support their individual outcomes.</li>
<li>The ability to lead, and work as part of a team, using own initiative and respond flexibly to the needs of Tenants promoting dignity, respect and choice at all times.</li>
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<li>Working as part of our management team, you’ll have the benefit of engaging with people face-to-face as you work in partnership with Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and a range of other practitioners.&nbsp;</li>
<li>With excellent relationship-building skills, you’ll work closely with members of the team and Seniors across other locations.</li>
<li>To have the ability to assess service user needs, record and maintain records both paper and electronic and monitor accordingly, to communicate and liaise with staff, tenants, relatives and with other professionals, on a day-to-day basis.</li>
<li>You’ll enjoy using a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve successful outcomes for both your staff team and the tenant you support.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Basic Knowledge of different electronic programs and a willingness to learn new programs to support you within your role.</li>
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If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 18th November 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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