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We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Sue Thomas, Customer Feedback and Complaints Team Leader: <a href=\"mailto:susan.thomas@staffordshire.gov.uk\">susan.thomas</a><a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. 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Most importantly, we strive to ensure that everyone using our service and our staff have a great day!</p><p>We have a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced team who are working towards further developing our community engagement activities: rebuilding links with our local community is a focus for us this year. Sessions include cooking, health & wellbeing, gardening, upcycling, sing and sign, choir, community links, sensory, music, maths and literacy. Our programme is always developing, asking the people we support what they want to achieve with us.</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/careers-in-adults-residential-services-day-opportunities-and-shared-lives/\"><strong>Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</strong></a> to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><strong><span>Reward and benefits</span></strong></p><p>Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution*.</li>\n<li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card.</li>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>\n<li>A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><strong><span>How to Apply</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Key Skills</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Understand the needs of the people you will be supporting. 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You will be able to adapt language appropriately as required.</li>\n<li>Negotiate and manage priorities, expectations and responses to ensure that people's needs are met.</li>\n<li>You will have some knowledge of local and national resources and be able to direct people to specific agencies and professionals.</li>\n<li>Competent with your IT skills and a willingness to incorporate technology into service delivery.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Qualifications and/or experience</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English Language and Maths/equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar service</li>\n<li>Lead Practitioner in Care or equivalent - Level 4 is desirable. 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Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong><em>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</em></strong></p><p>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. 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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.</p>\n\n<p>Our Values are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>\n\t<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>\n\t<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>\n\t<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>\n\t<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>\n\t<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><img alt=\"The Image “Our Values” is an image of text. It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"%E2%80%8B%20%20%20%20%E2%80%8B\"></p>\n<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p><span> An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Case Worker within one of our One Coventry Integrated Teams.</span></p><p><span>Local Integrated Teams have been built around localities to coordinate an urgent response, tailored to the needs of our people.  The teams will be responsible for responding to critical needs in the community, supporting discharge from hospital and providing short-term reablement services.</span></p><p><span>As no two cases are the same, you’ll enjoy a diverse caseload and have the opportunity to stretch your skills. Our teams pride themselves on providing a supportive environment, where people can make the most of personal development opportunities to achieve positive professional outcomes.   <br></span></p><p><span>This is a fabulous time to join us as we continue our journey within the Local Integrated Teams with our system health partners.</span></p><p><span>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). </span></p><p> </p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p><span>We are looking for someone who is up for a challenge and is compassionate, but can work under pressure and is self-motivated, whilst being a key member of the integrated teams. </span></p><p><span>Working as part of our Local Integrated Teams, 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 in this fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.  With excellent relationship-building skills, you’ll work closely with other members of the team across other locations, including the Acute Trust Hospital and short-term care providers. </span></p><p><span>As a Community Case Worker, you’ll use a strengths-based approach to make confident decisions for our Coventry residents' rehabilitation opportunities, care planning, and aim to promote independence. With an understanding of how our services are structured, you’ll enjoy using a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve successful outcomes for the individuals you are working with.</span></p><p><span>In return, we can offer you a varied and fulfilling role where you can influence and evolve, to meet the needs of our communities.  You will be supported and will work collaboratively with key stakeholders.  You will have the opportunity to leave a legacy and be an integral part of this exciting multi-agency setting. </span></p><p><span>We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.</span></p><p><span>If you would like to find out more about this role and our journey so far, please contact: Carolyn McConnell at <a href=\"mailto:carolyn.mcconnell@coventry.gov.uk\">carolyn.mcconnell@coventry.gov.uk</a> Dennison Adu-Amoako at <a href=\"mailto:dennison.adu-amoako@coventry.gov.uk\" title=\"mailto:dennison.adu-amoako@coventry.gov.uk\">dennison.adu-amoako@coventry.gov.uk</a>, or Ellis Walton at <a href=\"mailto:Ellis.Walton@Coventry.gov.uk\">Ellis.Walton@Coventry.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.</span></p><p><span><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - 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:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>Interview date: Week Commencing 9th June 2025</span></p><b>About Coventry</b><br><p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n\n<p>We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.<br>\n<br>\nAt 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.</p>\n\n<p>To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.</p>\n\n<p>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\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27711 - £33366","publishDate":"2025-05-20T10:56:47.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cfa61632-1d2b-49f5-a522-c0da7dabb906.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2fb0c6e8-0abf-4d0e-81cf-bbd567078bf0","title":"Support Worker","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Bognor Regis","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Hammonds Residential Home are looking for a Support Worker to join our team on a part time basis.</p><p><strong><span>About the job</span></strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £13.26 - £13.47 per hour </p><p><strong>Enhancements:</strong> <strong><em>Weekend working</em></strong> - Time & a half, <strong><em>Bank Holidays</em></strong> - Double time & <strong><em>Night enhancement</em></strong> (8pm - 10pm shifts)</p><p><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Part time 24 hours per week or 21 hours per week</p><p><strong>Contract Length:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Location</strong>: Hammonds, Bognor Regis</p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p>To become a Support Worker with us you will be:</p><ul>\n<li>Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be.</li>\n<li>Empowering people to live the life they choose.</li>\n<li>Supporting people to take part in activities such as trips to the cinema, festivals and going on holidays!</li>\n<li>A good listener, patient, respectful, kind and treat all people with dignity.</li>\n<li>Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in every aspect of their care and support.</li>\n<li>Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new relationships.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>About Hammonds</span></strong></p><p>Here at Hammonds, we provide specialist care for up to 16 residents and up to 4 people in our respite home. We are a home for adults with learning disabilities and we prioritise helping everyone have as much independence as they are able and to feel connected to the community around them.</p><p>Our Support Workers provide tailored care to the people they care for and we actively take them out to a range of activities from swimming to trips to the pub, to holidays to Euro Disney. We develop the activities around the individuals and what they are passionate or interested in. This allows for unique and personal care plans and ensures that no day is the same for our Support Workers or those we care for.</p><p>Why not have a look at our dedicated <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/careers-in-adults-residential-services-day-opportunities-and-shared-lives/\"><strong>Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</strong></a> to learn more about the difference you can make!</p><p><strong><span>Key Skills:</span></strong> (These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)</p><ul>\n<li>You are able to interpret information, such as service complaints, and redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.</li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>You will show the ability to deal appropriately with expressive behaviour from the people we support and respond sensitively to their families and carers.</li>\n<li>Confident in building relationships with people from a wide variety of cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.</li>\n<li>Enjoy working as part of a team completing shared tasks as required.</li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Qualifications /experience</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills, in order to record and document activities in the provider support plans.</li>\n<li>Basic understanding of the needs of the people we support and their rights as an individual.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable successful experience of working as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Health and Safety practice, First Aid and Fire procedure, Manual Handling <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>NVQ 2/Diploma in Care or equivalent qualification <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working in a care setting and with people who have a disability or are vulnerable - <strong>Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Previous experience of running group activities <strong>- Desirable</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p>If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached <a href=\"http://teamspace.westsussex.gov.uk/teams/hroc/Shared%20Documents/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profiles%20R-Z/Support%20Worker%20Adults%20Res%20G5%20Job%20Description.pdf\"><strong>job description</strong></a> for more detail.</p><p><span><strong>Reward & Benefits</strong></span></p><p>We promote personal development within our team, and this will continue beyond the induction in the form of training opportunities and advising on promotion opportunities within the service to advance your career. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually</li>\n<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.</li>\n<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution</li>\n<li>Eligible to apply for a Blue light card</li>\n<li>As a support worker will be given online and face to face training throughout the year.</li>\n</ul><p>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\"><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></a> page.</p><p><span><strong>How To apply</strong></span></p><p>Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you refer to the key skills listed in the job description. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.</p><p><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></p><p>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</p><p>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\"><strong>application help</strong></a> page.</p><p>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.26 - £13.47 per hour + plus enhancements","publishDate":"2025-05-20T10:47:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T10:47:24.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e8f69e50-ba66-4b13-b788-99bc8c89ad39.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ea229113-0265-4b00-a7b6-692da747a2da","title":"Teacher of Science ( Chemistry and/ or Biology)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Ranelagh School","location":"Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Required from <strong>September 2025</strong>, an enthusiastic and effective teacher of Science, able to teach Science in Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. KS4 Chemistry is essential for the role, KS5 Biology or Chemistry specialisms are preferred.</p>\n<p>Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos.  The school has had five ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something to which we are all very committed.</p>\n<p>This post may be suitable for an experienced or newly qualified teacher.  Potential candidates may also wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to prioritise the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.</p>\n<p>If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you.  Opportunities for professional growth and development are excellent.</p>\n<p>This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via the school office, on 01344 421233 or by email, recruitment@bonitas.org.uk. Details of the post are also available on the school website: <a href=\"http://www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk\">www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk</a> . Please note that CV’s will not be accepted. No agencies.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Monday, 9<sup>th</sup> June 2025 at 12:00</strong></p>\n<p>The school reserves the right to close this advert early in the event that sufficient applications have been received.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS","publishDate":"2025-05-20T10:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/11130650-e9a8-458b-aa35-c3615cd8ffd5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a48f585-5ac4-40a3-b8c1-ff35244464af","title":"Community Team Manager -Adults (Rural North West)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Daventry","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Community Hub team manager: Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. Covering Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. </p><p>Adult services encompasses a wide range of teams and employment opportunities. This includes; Community Teams which also provide the front door to Adult Services, Learning Disability Team, Hospital Social Care Team, Review team and Moving into Adulthood roles. </p><p>West Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do.  </p><p> </p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a></p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>As a Team Manager you will responsible for managing, monitoring and co-ordinating the work of a team within a specified geographical area and/or service area in order to ensure an efficient delivery of service to Adults, providing high level oversight on cases particularly those that are high profile and hold complexities and risks. </p><p>Whilst managing and monitoring the service provision budgets and other resources ensuring that expenditure occurs within financial regulations and does not exceed budget. </p><p>Ensuring that performance targets are planned for and met and workload planning is effective. This role includes developing good relationships with partner agencies and supporting in developing robust systems and procedures. </p><p>An amazing opportunity to support our most vulnerable adults living in West Northants. Leading a busy team, you will take a holistic and person-centred approach to ensuring the people your team support are happy, healthy, and safe. You’ll make sure they feel listened to and encourage practice that supports them to identify their assets and strengths – enabling them to fulfil aspirations, build resilience and improve outcomes.</p><b>About you</b><br><p>We seek you to have demonstrable experience in leading and managing an Assessment and Social Work team. This includes responsibility for recruitment and retention, induction, training and development, performance management, disciplinary and capability processes, and succession planning. A proven ability to build and sustain a strong, cohesive, and high-performing team is essential. </p><p>The role involves managing the allocation of workloads across the team, ensuring high-quality delivery, meeting performance targets, and driving continuous service improvement. Confidence in monitoring, analysing, and managing delegated budgets, funding, and resources in line with council policies and procedures—or influencing broader service budgets indirectly—is required. </p><p>Extensive knowledge of practice, theory, and legislation should be applied to enhance standards, shape procedures and policies, promote innovation, and embed new ways of working. This may include adopting insights from recognised sites of excellence and navigating complex or challenging circumstances, including those that require positive risk-taking. </p><p>A solid understanding of local communities and the wider political context is key. Effective leadership in partnership working—both internally and with external stakeholders—is vital, along with a commitment to involving people who access support in the ongoing development of the service.</p><p> </p><ul>\n<li>Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it</li>\n<li>Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuous professional development</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply now! As we may close this advert early, if we receive the desired response. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p><b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,587 - £52,860 D.O.E","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:56:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/40b562cc-3609-4a3f-9bed-dcc1fba23789.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5cc890da-c842-483b-beb6-a748c09fce3b","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Buglawton Primary School","location":"Buglawton Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>TEACHING ASSISTANT AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB PLAY WORKER<br></strong><strong>Grade 4 (£24,790-£25,183 pro-rata, 39 weeks plus holiday pay) <br>Start September 2025, 1 year in the first instance<br>30 hours (Mon – Fri, 12noon – 6pm)</strong></p>\n<p>The Governors and Headteacher of Buglawton Primary School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed individual to work across a variety of roles within the school. The role involves supervising lunchtime play (12-1pm), working as a Teaching Assistant (1 – 3.15pm) and supervising After School Club (3.15 – 6pm) each day.  </p>\n<p>The successful candidate will love working with children, be self-motivated and committed to providing the best childcare possible. On the playground, you will be responsible for promoting games and engaging with the children whilst ensuring that the school’s high standards of behaviour are always maintained. You will support small groups of children in a classroom environment to support progress and development.  You will work with other school staff to ensure the smooth running of the After School Club so that children are safe and engaged. </p>\n<p>In return, we can offer you a very supportive and friendly staff team who are committed and motivated to ensure that all our children strive to our motto to “be the best we can”.  We offer a pension scheme with 21.5% employer contribution, a well-being Employee Assistance programme and annual statutory holiday pay of 5.8 weeks, on top of your 39 weeks, taken in term breaks.</p>\n<p>A current certificate in Paediatric First Aid would be an advantage, but not essential.  </p>\n<p>Closing date: <strong>12noon on Friday 6<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong>.  Interviews: Wednesday 11<sup>th</sup> June 2025; only candidates selected for interview will be notified.</p>\n<p>Buglawton Primary is committed to Safeguarding children and young people.  This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.<br><br>Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our school website at <a href=\"https://www.buglawtonprimaryschool.org/page/policies/56302\">Buglawton Primary School: Policies</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 4 £24,790 pro rata, £12.85 per hr","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c2ee3831-79f2-4d62-9e24-fa3cfa885913.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17c2851d-248f-4386-91ea-5ee9fd34f26f","title":"Temporary Accommodation Team Leader","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Huyton Library, Civic Way, Huyton, Knowsley , L36 9GD","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a dynamic and reactive individual to join our Temporary Accommodation team. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the team and with oversight of all activities, you will need to have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.</p>\n<p>The Temporary Accommodation team manage a portfolio of almost 100 units across the Knowsley borough, providing a vital service to vulnerable households. Work is fast paced and extremely reactive, managing conflicting priorities will be a key requirement as will the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including contractors, landlords and internal departments. Key duties include but are not limited to; performance management, financial authorisations and monitoring; prioritisation of work; coaching and day to day supervision. Given the reactive and supervisory nature of the role, this position is office based.</p>\n<p>No two days are the same so if you thrive in dynamic and pressurised environments and have the skills we’re looking for we’d love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</p>\n<p>We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Ann Lowe  0151 443 2151 ann.lowe@knowsley.gov.uk or alternatively Elizabeth Waterson 0151 443 2231<br>Elizabeth.waterson@knowsley.gov.uk</p>\n<p>If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.</p>\n<p>Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,626 to £40,476 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/234282c5-d92e-4f92-a5b6-c5f7f3636eb2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"33b17e34-75ce-424b-be1b-31fc62b9ef77","title":"Class Teacher (temporary, one year)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Chapel End Infant School & Early Years Centre,Beresford Road, London E17 4LN","locationType":3,"description":"<p>SCHOOL <strong>Chapel End Infant School & Early Years Centre</strong></p>\n<p>LOCATION:   <strong>Beresford Road, London E17 4LN</strong>         </p>\n<p>JOB TITLE:    <strong>Class Teacher for EYFS/Key Stage 1</strong></p>\n<p>CONTRACT TYPE & SALARY DETAILS: <strong>Main Pay Scale/UPS dependent upon experience</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Full-time/Temporary for one year </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Class Teacher – temporary (1<sup>st</sup> September 2025-31<sup>st</sup> August 2026) required for September 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking to recruit a motivated and committed teacher to join our caring and successful school.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>We want a teacher who: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>is creative with the skills, energy and drive to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment</li>\n<li>has high expectations, to ensure that all children can achieve their full potential</li>\n<li>has a commitment to develop and maintain the highest standards</li>\n<li>has good knowledge and understanding of both the EYFS and KS1 curriculum</li>\n<li>is able to work effectively within the staff team and play a key role in supporting the school aims</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>We offer</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>a good school with a warm, welcoming and diverse community</li>\n<li>friendly and supportive staff and governors</li>\n<li>wonderful children who have excellent learning behaviours</li>\n<li>a programme of continued professional development and a highly experienced and supportive team</li>\n<li>natural outdoor spaces for learning and play, including our own Wild Wood</li>\n<li>established close links with other schools – we are part of the Federation of Walthamstow Central Area Schools (FoWCAS)</li>\n<li>a senior leadership team who ensure that staff wellbeing and teacher workloads are carefully considered.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are a 3 form entry school and nursery committed to providing the best learning experiences for all our children.</p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged prior to application. Please phone the school office on 020 8527 1388 to arrange. An application pack is available for download on the school website at <a href=\"https://www.chapelendinfants.com/walthamforest/primary/chapelend-inf/site/pages/newsanddates/vacancies\">Chapel End Infant School/Vacancies</a></p>\n<p>Closing date for return of applications:  <strong>Friday 30<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on: <strong>Thursday 5<sup>th</sup> and Friday 6<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>An application pack is available for download on the school website at <a href=\"http://www.chapelendinfants.com\"><strong>www.chapelendinfants.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>All completed applications should be returned to the school by email at the following address: <a href=\"mailto:school@chapelend-inf.waltham.sch.uk\"><strong>school@chapelend-inf.waltham.sch.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Chapel End Infant School & Early Years Centre is firmly committed to safeguarding the welfare of young children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo child protection screening including an enhanced DBS check.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"M1-M6: £36,413 - £48,532 : Upper 1-Upper 3: £50,210 - £53,994","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/42f61ca5-214f-473c-9efd-7555310ff63a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"04308fe5-a49f-4f25-b088-d7a09bd8b49e","title":"Safeguarding Practitioner - Adult Safeguarding Hub","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have an excellent opportunity available for a Safeguarding Practitioner to join our Adult Safeguarding Team here at Wokingham Borough Council on a full-time, permanent basis.</p>\n<p>As a Safeguarding Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing responsive and proactive safeguarding work to support the consistent achievement of good outcomes of people supported under an Adult Safeguarding framework within the borough.</p>\n<p>This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults by applying your professional skills, knowledge of safeguarding legislation, and person-centred practice.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays (Pro-Rata for Part Time)</p>\n<p>⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more!</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Responsive and proactive safeguarding work to support the consistent achievement of good outcomes of people supported under an Adult Safeguarding framework.</li>\n<li>Responding to Adult Safeguarding concerns</li>\n<li>Undertaking Safeguarding enquiries under Sec 42 Care Act</li>\n<li>Contributing to quality assurance work in a safeguarding context with Provider organisations</li>\n<li>Participating in organisational abuse enquiries</li>\n<li>Working with the partnership around the preventative agenda including undertaking specific project work in line with local and West of Berkshire strategy</li>\n<li>Contribute to delivery of Safeguarding training and workshops at an appropriate level to your knowledge and experience</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate requirements: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy qualification or other profession/statutory agency role providing significant experience of working with vulnerable adults in a safeguarding context </li>\n<li>HCPC or NMC registration (or appropriate to qualification/experience)</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively engage all stakeholders   </li>\n<li>Evidenced experience of direct work with Adult Safeguarding issues    </li>\n<li>Ability to handle highly sensitive information with a sound understanding of confidentiality and information sharing protocols</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. </p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. </p>\n<p>If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!</p>\n<p>Alternatively, for an informal discussion about the role please contact our team via email <a href=\"mailto:Rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk\">Rebecca.bullock@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong><em>Closing date:</em></strong><em> 27th May 2025, 11pm</em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Interview date:</em></strong><em> TBC</em></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.</em></p>\n<p><em>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</em></p>\n<p><em>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.   </em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</em></p>\n<p><em>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £47, 754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-20T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ee4d97d1-0fb2-459d-907b-9769ae417ff8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"08def022-4fbd-4769-aa70-88af0a23a7b7","title":"Community Connector","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Community Connector</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: Band 7</strong> - £31,037 - £35,235 per annum, (£24,745 - £28,092 for 29.5 hours)</p><p>29.5 hours per week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm.</p><p><strong>The Service</strong></p><p>The aim of the Community Connector Service is to reduce feeling of social isolation and loneliness and to increase confidence and ability to access community-based opportunities. This will reduce dependence and demand on health and social care statutory services through opportunities for early intervention. The service supports adults, aged 18+, who are lonely or isolated and may be experiencing poor mental health to identify and access resources and opportunities within their local communities which will improve their connectivity and increase their social support networks. The focus of this service is on early intervention to promote health and wellbeing, help maintain independence and build resilience. Some of our clients have quite complex needs which requires close partnership working across Adult Social Care.</p><p><strong>What is the role</strong></p><p>As a Community Connector supporting clients to identify realistic goals that will enable them to access community opportunities within their local community. You will provide support to individuals to achieve their goals e.g. accompanying them to groups/activities/volunteering for a short period of time until they feel confident to do so by themselves. You will support individuals to build up their confidence in relation to potential barriers to accessing community opportunities such as using public transport, or confidence with mobility issues or to 'get them through the door' of a new social activity etc.</p><p><strong>Who is the person</strong></p><p>You will have a knowledge and experience of safeguarding legislation, excellent IT skills and extensive experience of working face to face in a Social Care or community setting ideally holding a case load. You will have good literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge and understanding of the issues facing people who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and the impact it has on their health and wellbeing. </p><p>You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. You will be flexible to meet the needs of the client including occasional evening and weekend work and a car driver with access to transport or able to easily access public transport to move across Portsmouth City. You will be willing to undertake professional development.</p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.</p><p>Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process:</strong><br>Please read the full job profile for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.</p><p>Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. This is important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. </p><p>We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.<br><br><strong>Closing date:</strong>3 June 2025</p><p>Interview will take place on 9 June 2025</p><p>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.</p><p>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</p><p><strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</strong></p><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,037 - £35,235 per annum, (£24,745 - £28,092 for 29.5 hours)","publishDate":"2025-05-20T08:55:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5bd8200e-95ef-41d5-ab8d-26405c73b012.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc39be94-8c88-46da-ac10-26718727bff7","title":"Curriculum Leader- Drama (maternity cover)","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Ranelagh School","location":"Ranelagh School, Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Required for September 2025 on a maternity contract</strong>, an inspirational and talented Curriculum Leader and Drama Teacher to be able to teach up to A level.  <strong>This maternity cover is for our current Curriculum Leader and it is our preference to appoint someone keen to take on these responsibilities; however, applications are also welcomed from colleagues interested in covering the teaching responsibilities without the leadership aspects.</strong></p>\n<p>The Drama Department holds high academic standards and results are excellent. Colleagues use a range of teaching methods with an emphasis on developing students as individuals, contributors to society and to the economy. Throughout the key stages, students investigate theatre, rehearse and perform drama and evaluate and analyse their own work and live theatre. There is a range of teaching material available within department, including playscripts, props, costumes and a variety of stimuli for devising.</p>\n<p>Drama is taught as discrete subject and taught to all key stages. At GCSE, students follow the AQA Drama specification and there are typically two classes in each year group. Sixth Form students follow the Edexcel Drama and Theatre specification and typically there is one class per year group. Most students follow the performer pathway, however each year students do choose to follow the design route, and students have completed their qualifications in lighting, costume and sound at GCSE level.</p>\n<p>If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you.  Opportunities for personal development are excellent.</p>\n<p>Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos.  The school has had five ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something of which we are all very proud.</p>\n<p>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bonitas.org.uk\">recruitment@bonitas.org.uk</a></p>\n<p>Closing date:  <strong>Monday, 9th June 2025 at 12:00.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>All applications must be submitted via our online application form – no CVs or emailed applications will be considered. 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Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partner in their financial and strategic decision making. You will be based at our head office in Tower Hamlets but will require considerable time to be spent on-site at the schools across the trust.</p>\n<p><strong>About the post:</strong></p>\n<p>As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting budget holders in their financial and strategic decision making. Working within the central finance team you will be responsible for:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing financial guidance and support to senior management and budget holders.</li>\n<li>Challenging and supporting senior management in managing spend on a portfolio basis.</li>\n<li>Recognising potential risk and opportunities and identifying solutions to manage them.</li>\n<li>The monthly end reporting cycle and management accounts.</li>\n<li>Periodic forecasting and yearly budget setting.</li>\n<li>Helping to translate financial information into insightful commentaries.</li>\n<li>Providing input into benchmarking, dashboarding and financial modelling.</li>\n<li>Overseeing operational financial management and audits.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you:</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate for the role of Finance Business Partner will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualification.</li>\n<li>Strong accounting knowledge and ability to explain concepts to colleagues.</li>\n<li>Extensive experience in financial management, including budget monitoring and risk management.</li>\n<li>Expertise in completing financial reports and handling both core transactional and strategic responsibilities.</li>\n<li>Sound organisation and time management skills with an attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Be able to adapt to changing priorities in a pressurised environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About us:</strong></p>\n<p>The University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.</p>\n<p>Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets</li>\n<li>Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich</li>\n<li>Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets</li>\n<li>Sir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are a group of schools with strong, mutually impactful relationships - which is key to our success and therefore with a strong appetite for growth.</p>\n<p>We are committed to empowering communities, improving social justice and breaking barriers for social mobility, and have a particular focus on reducing the attainment gap for those who are amongst the most disadvantaged in our society.</p>\n<p>The UST is exceptionally aspirational for the young people it currently serves, and we are deeply committed to extending our work in order to have an even greater impact on educational outcomes for young people.</p>\n<p>If you would like to play your part in building and delivering an outstanding service for UST, we would very much like to hear from you.</p>\n<p><em>The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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It is one of 15 national Programme<span>'</span>s bringing together public and community sector partners to redesign ways that local systems and services are delivered, designed and commissioned to better meet the needs for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage. Multiple disadvantage is defined by the national Changing Futures Programme as <em>'people who experience three or more of: homelessness, current or historical offending, substance misuse, domestic violence and mental ill health'</em>. To find out more please visit<a href=\"https://www.changingfuturessussex.org/\"> Social Care | Changing Futures Sussex</a>.</span></p><p><span>The Changing Futures Programme Sussex aims to create an environment where individuals experiencing multiple complex needs, who repeatedly fall through the net of service provision, receive flexible, trauma informed, person-centred support. The Programme aims to enable positive changes in services; to make them better connected, and easier to access. Changing Futures Sussex works in partnership and is embedded across the three Local Authority areas: East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p class=\"\"><span><strong>Salary</strong>: £38,626 to £41,511 per annum</span><br><span><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: Full-time, 37 hours per week</span><br><span><strong>Contract Type</strong>: Fixed-term until March 2026*</span><br><span><strong>Location</strong>: Office-based in Shoreham, covering the Adur, Arun, and Worthing areas</span><br><span><strong>Interview Date</strong>: 17th June</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>*If you are an internal candidate, this position may be available as a secondment. Please ensure you discuss this with your manager before applying.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Changing Futures Programme Sussex, as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Communities Directorate at West Sussex County Council.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>You will work within a newly developed MDT alongside colleagues from the Communities Directorate, Adult Social Care, and third-sector partners. The team combines a broad range of skills and expertise in multi-disciplinary assessments and support services. Together, we take a holistic, assertive outreach approach to support a small caseload of clients across West Sussex who are facing homelessness (or insecure housing), involvement with the criminal justice system, substance misuse, domestic violence, and mental health challenges.</span></p><p class=\"\"><span>As a Social Worker, your role will be twofold:</span></p><ul>\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"\"><span>Providing intensive, person-centred support to help clients lead meaningful, independent lives.</span></p></li>\n<li class=\"\"><p class=\"\"><span>Undertaking traditional social work duties such as assessments, support planning, and reviews.</span></p></li>\n</ul><p class=\"\"><span>A key part of this role is identifying systemic challenges, working flexibly, and drawing on creative solutions and best practices to overcome barriers faced by people with multiple disadvantages. There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning and practice development.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Key Skills (please cover with examples within your application as these are the short listing criteria):</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span><span>Ability to apply</span> <span>a risk enablement approach and us</span><span>e</span> <span>evidence</span><span>-</span><span>based practice.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to analyse and interpret</span> <span>people related information and data </span><span>to </span><span>prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less </span><span>experience</span><span>d</span> <span>social care practitioners, </span><span>and to </span><span>mentor and </span><span>coach </span><span>students and </span><span>apprentices</span><span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </span><span>to</span> <span>interact effectively with a </span><span>range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, know </span><span>when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision</span><span>,</span> <span>and </span><span>to </span><span>prioritis</span><span>e </span><span>and organis</span><span>e</span> <span>work and meet agreed performance expectations.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping</span><span>,</span> <span>compliant </span><span>with data protection and respecting confidentiality</span><span>.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Degree in Social Work, or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification, e.g. Diploma in Social Work.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Registered with Social Work England.</span></span></li>\n<li><span><span>Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.</span></span></li>\n<li>\n<span><span>Good up</span><span>-</span><span>to</span><span>-</span><span>date working knowledge of</span> <span>relevant</span> <span>legislation</span><span>,</span> <span>e.g. </span><span>Care Act </span></span><span><span>(2014)</span><span>, Mental Capacity Act</span> <span>(2005) </span><span>etc</span><span>.</span></span>\n</li>\n<li><span><span>Valid, full driving licence</span> <span>-</span> <span>Desirable</span></span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p><strong>Pensions Officer Technical x 3</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for 3 individuals to work in the Administration team at Merseyside Pension Fund (Local Government Pension Scheme). These posts are based in Liverpool City Centre and will be part of the Benefits team.</p>\n<p>Merseyside Pension Fund (MPF) is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and is one of the largest local government pension funds in the UK. The Funds office is based at Castle Chambers in Liverpool City centre.</p>\n<p>The Fund is a contributory defined benefit pension scheme and administers the LGPS for employees of over 200 employers across the Merseyside area and beyond.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidates will be responsible for the application of statutory requirements, under pension scheme regulations and associated legislation, to determine and calculate member benefits, together with the maintenance of accurate member data and financial records.</p>\n<p>Within this role, you will liaise with Fund members, employers and outside agencies, providing written and oral information/guidance to a wide range of customers. Therefore, a high level of communication skills is essential as is sound financial acumen.</p>\n<p>The successful candidates should have an awareness of the Local Government Pension Scheme and sound IT, literacy and numeracy skills are all essential, as well as the ability to work to deadlines.</p>\n<p>More information about Merseyside Pension Fund can be found at: <a href=\"https://www.lgjobs.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lgjobs.com%2Fvacancies%2F390653%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D0\">www.mpfmembers.org.uk</a></p>\n<p>We've embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and office will potentially be a feature of this role, working at the office 2 - 3 days per week. This can be discussed more during the recruitment process.</p>\n<p>Our technology platform and equipment allow you to connect and collaborate remotely which requires that you have in place good connectivity. This can be discussed more during the recruitment process.</p>\n<p>For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Martin O’Boyle on email <a href=\"mailto:martinoboyle@wirral.gov.uk\">martinoboyle@wirral.gov.uk</a> or Vicky Osayande <a href=\"mailto:vickyosayande@wirral.gov.uk\">vickyosayande@wirral.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>‘The interview process will be conducted in two separate stages. Stage 1 will involve shortlisted candidates being invited to complete a Literacy and Numeracy Test, which will take place week commencing 9<sup>th</sup> June 2025.</strong> <strong>Upon successful completion of Stage 1, successful applicants will be invited to attend for interview.</strong></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><sup><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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