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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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Are you caring and compassionate, looking for an exciting challenge?&nbsp;This is a diverse social care role where every day is different!We&nbsp;are looking for motivated people who are&nbsp;passionate about providing outstanding care for adults with care and support needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new service supporting people in their homes to regain their independence and learn new skills. Our Independence At Home service will prevent hospital admissions and support people to age in place and stay at home for as long as possible.This role requires travelling within the community, primarily Newcastle under Lyme Borough, and so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.We have a part time position available with a range of shifts between 7am &amp; 10pm, which will include weekends. There is a business need for the early shifts to start at 7am. We require our team to work flexibly, which means you may be required to work other days to complete training.Our people are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress.<ul>
<li>We provide full paid training and ongoing development to enable you to pursue your career aspirations</li>
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BLOCK pay, meaning you will be paid for the whole shift duration, including travel time</li>
<li>For travel, we will reimburse you at £.45/mile, paid from Newcastle Library.</li>
<li>These positions are predominantly based with the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme area but there is an expectation to travel across the North/East of Staffordshire to support other areas to suit business need.</li>
<li>Supervision and support to enable you to provide excellent care</li>
</ul>This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.Main Responsibilities Working flexibly across various locations in North and East of Staffordshire, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul>
<li>Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills</li>
<li>To complete interventions using Assistive Technology</li>
<li>Administer medication</li>
<li>Carry out&nbsp;manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing</li>
<li>Support people with eating and drinking</li>
<li>Accurately complete care records</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll bring:<ul>
<li>Enthusiasm&nbsp;about working with people and caring, sensitive, and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life and can remain calm in challenging situations.</li>
<li>Willingness and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li>
<li>Ability&nbsp;to adapt and respond positively to change and prioritise tasks and work within time restraints.</li>
</ul>You'll have:<ul>
<li>A caring nature and ability to complete the NVQ level 2.</li>
<li>Driver’s license and reliable vehicle</li>
<li>Experience of working in a team</li>
<li>Experience of delivering care&nbsp;in a regulated Service</li>
<li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Literacy and numeracy skills</li>
<li>Information and communication technology skills</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held: Week commencing 17th November 2025.For further information about this role please contact Frances Perry on <a href="mailto:frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;The role is regulated by CQC and it is a requirement of the role that we obtain full employment history from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invite for interview this information will be required.The recruitment for this position is ongoing and so we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Shortlisting will take place as soon as applications are received with interview dates to be confirmed.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Are you caring and compassionate, looking for an exciting challenge?&nbsp;This is a diverse social care role where every day is different!We&nbsp;are looking for motivated people who are&nbsp;passionate about providing outstanding care for adults with care and support needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new service supporting people in their homes to regain their independence and learn new skills. Our Independence At Home service will prevent hospital admissions and support people to age in place and stay at home for as long as possible.This role requires travelling within the community, primarily East Staffordshire, and so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.We have two part time position available with a range of shifts between 7am &amp; 10pm, which will include weekends. We require our team to work flexibly, which means you may be required to work other days to complete training.Our people are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress.<ul>
<li>We provide full paid training and ongoing development to enable you to pursue your career aspirations</li>
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BLOCK pay, meaning you will be paid for the whole shift duration, including travel time</li>
<li>For travel, we will reimburse you at £.45/mile, paid from a council base nearest to your home</li>
<li>These positions are predominantly based with the Burton/East Staffordshire area but there is an expectation to travel across the North of Staffordshire to support other areas to suit business need &nbsp;</li>
<li>Minimum shift is 4 hours in duration</li>
<li>Supervision and support to enable you to provide excellent care</li>
</ul>This post is&nbsp;subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.Main Responsibilities Working flexibly across various locations in East &amp; north Staffordshire, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul>
<li>Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills</li>
<li>Administer medication</li>
<li>Carry out&nbsp;manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing</li>
<li>Support people with eating and drinking</li>
<li>Accurately complete care records</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll bring:<ul>
<li>Enthusiasm&nbsp;about working with people and caring, sensitive, and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life and can remain calm in challenging situations.</li>
<li>Willingness and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li>
<li>Ability&nbsp;to adapt and respond positively to change and prioritise tasks and work within time restraints.</li>
</ul>You'll have:<ul>
<li>A caring nature and ability to complete the Care Certificate</li>
<li>Driver’s license and reliable vehicle</li>
<li>Experience of working in a team</li>
<li>Experience of delivering care&nbsp;in a regulated Service</li>
<li>Effective verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Literacy and numeracy skills</li>
<li>Information and communication technology skills</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held: Week commencing 10 November 2025.For further information about this role please contact Frances Perry on <a href="mailto:frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> - &nbsp;We're happy to talk flexible working!The recruitment&nbsp;for this position is ongoing and so we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. Shortlisting will take place as soon as applications are received with interview dates to be confirmed.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.The sole purpose of Birmingham Children’s Trust is to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the city, by driving up the quality of practice and partnerships across the city and its services.Every employee from Family Support and Social Workers to Finance and Legal, work together to make a positive difference to children, young people and families. We are one team, and each have an important role to play in achieving the Trusts objectives.Birmingham Children’s Trust Leadership team comprises of six Executive Directors who are responsible for leading and managing the Trust to be an autonomous and high performing organisation. 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.Position Summary:<ul> <li>Using professional knowledge and skills to work in partnership with other practitioner/professionals, children, young people and their families; using a common assessment to identify and where appropriate be the lead practitioner to coordinate the implementation of a multi-agency plan of intervention.</li> <li>To lead and work within a multi-disciplinary and professional integrated family support and safeguarding service to provide a timely response to the needs of children, young people and their families; acting in accordance with local policies, procedures and priorities.</li> <li>Establish a high standard of practice in the delivery a family support service that provides a timely response to children, young people and their families and achieves family outcomes.</li> <li>To achieve good outcomes for children and families through coordination and delivery of early help work across Family Support/Think Family.</li> <li>To act as a champion in a specific practice area (e.g. domestic violence, substance misuse, disability, parenting etc.) on behalf of the team/service delivering workshops and providing advice and support where relevant. </li> <li>Under the direction of a Practice Supervisor/Team Manager promote and use a common assessment to identify the needs children, young people and their family and lead the development of an effective multi-agency support plan.</li> <li>To act as the lead professional for an allocated case load of children and families.</li> <li>To be responsible for a high standard of case recording that is up to date; including use of a common database. </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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Higher Level Family Support Worker 

We have an exciting opportunity within our Business Support Service for a self-motivated Business Support Assistant, providing essential support to our practice staff members. The post will be supporting our Child Protection Conference Service. Business Support plays a crucial role in providing support to children and families, when it has been agreed a Conference is required to share and discuss information with other partner agencies to decide on how to keep a child safe. The team supports the end-to-end process of Child Protection Conferences, ensuring a smooth and efficient process in convening, preparation for, during and after the meetings, producing electronic outcomes and minutes.You will work closely with the conference meeting chair to complete any required after conference work such as distributing the record of meeting and plans, and additional letters and recording those on our case management system.You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and familiesWe are looking for someone who has good organisational skills and who is able to problem solve and use their own initiative, and to have great attention to detail with excellent communication skills. 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.Position Summary:<ul> <li>To act as support administrator for Social Work and other Trust staff ensuring proactive organisation, administrative support and that processes are maintained in a timely and accurate way so that the best outcomes are achieved for Children Young People and Families.</li> <li>Provide high quality business support services to internal/external customers, within the parameters of the services’ business agreement.</li> <li>Organise meetings and events in liaison with other relevant officers and outside agencies and produce outputs in a timely manner.</li> <li>Support and document meetings (which could include sensitive situations) in the appropriate manner producing outputs in a timely manner.</li> <li>Take clear messages via telephone and/or email and passing them on effectively.</li> <li>Administer business processes and systems ensuring accuracy and timely outcomes.</li> <li>Undertake a range of financial administrative tasks in accordance with relevant procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate continuous improvement, creative thinking and flexibility to improve performance, and meet demand across business support services.</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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Business Support Assistant

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with care and support needs? Do you thrive in a collaborative, multi-agency environment and have a flair for driving improvement and innovation? If so, we want to hear from you!Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board (SSASPB) is a multi-agency partnership that ensures local agencies and professionals in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent work together to effectively safeguard adults from abuse and neglect. To find out more about the Board, visit our website at <a href="https://www.ssaspb.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.ssaspb.org.uk</a>&nbsp;We have a fantastic opportunity for a Safeguarding Partnership Improvement Project Manager&nbsp;within the SSASPB team. This is a key role within a small team that is responsible for supporting the smooth running and functions of the partnership board.Why Join Us?<ul>
<li>Be part of a forward-thinking team that values ambition, courage, and empowerment.</li>
<li>Contribute to meaningful change that improves lives across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.</li>
<li>Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.</li>
</ul>If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of adult safeguarding, apply today and help us shape a safer, more inclusive future for our communities.Main Responsibilities As our Safeguarding Partnership Improvement Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering projects that support the Board’s statutory duties and strategic ambitions. You will:<ul>
<li>Design, develop, and deliver multi-agency projects that drive measurable improvements in safeguarding outcomes.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with strategic leads to embed the six safeguarding principles into all aspects of Board delivery.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain data dashboards and performance frameworks to provide assurance and track progress.</li>
<li>Lead on the creation of systems and processes that support effective project management, reporting, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with partners and responsible leads, driving the assurance activity and assessing the impact of learning from Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs)</li>
<li>Champion a culture of high challenge, support, and values-led change.</li>
</ul>This is a fixed-term 12-month post to support the Boards development and planning activity to deliver against our strategic priorities and performance frameworks.The role is hybrid, with the team working remotely most of the time; there is some requirement for face to face and office attendance across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent on an ad hoc basis.&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate What We’re Looking For<ul>
<li>Relevant qualifications and experience in project management, performance development.</li>
<li>Proven experience managing projects in a multi-agency setting, ideally within the health and care sector.</li>
<li>Strong skills in data management, analysis, and reporting.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>A collaborative, values-led approach with a passion for improving outcomes for adults at risk.</li>
<li>Intellectual curiosity and a track record of innovation and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>A broad understanding of safeguarding legislation, requirements, and themes.</li>
</ul>It is anticipated that interviews will be held during week commencing 24th November. Please note any dates you are unavailable during this week on your application.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Stephanie Kincaid-Banks, SSASPB Business Manager at <a href="mailto:stephanie.kincaid-banks2@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">stephanie.kincaid-banks2@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: 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.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Are you looking for a rewarding role, where you can support people in your local community??We are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities.We are recruiting for a Day Service Assistant to join our team at our Specialist Day Opportunities in Stafford. This service supports adults with complex learning disabilities and autism by providing meaningful opportunities and activities. We pride ourselves in offering a person-centred service that promotes the wellbeing and independence of the people we support.We have 2x part time position available working 21 hr per week. We require you to work during the following hours:Monday to Friday, to provide support between 8am - 3pm / 9am - 4pm, dependant on the needs of the service.We are a flexible employer and will consider various working patterns to accommodate your availability.Induction, supervision, and full training will be provided.Main Responsibilities We offer diverse and varied work experiences, with no day being the same. Some of the tasks you may undertake include:<ul>
<li>Supporting with personal care (dressing, showering etc.)</li>
<li>Supporting with moving and handling needs</li>
<li>Supporting with eating and drinking</li>
<li>Administering medication</li>
<li>Supporting someone to access their community safely</li>
<li>Running activities and sensory sessions in our centres</li>
<li>The role may require you to carry out manual handling tasks to support clients in their day to day lives</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate What you will bring<ul>
<li>Enthusiastic about working with vulnerable people and are caring, sensitive, and patient.</li>
<li>Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li>
</ul>What you will have<ul>
<li>A caring nature</li>
<li>Experience of working in a team</li>
<li>Practical knowledge of health and safety for vehicles and providing transport</li>
<li>Effective communication skills</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interviews will be held: Friday 2nd November 2025For more information about the role please contact Suzanne Clarke, Service Manager <a href="mailto:suzanne.clarke@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">suzanne.clarke@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:suzanne.morris@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>This role will require a pre-employment health assessment and an enhanced DBS (criminal record check)as part of the onboarding process.&nbsp;This role is regulated by CQC and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Our Family Practitioners play a key role in&nbsp;working with children and families to support children to remain within their&nbsp;families. Providing crisis&nbsp;intervention and working&nbsp;collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.You'll be expected to undertake flexible, creative and imaginative approaches to offering support to children, young people their families and carers whilst underpinning our restorative approach.This may include being available outside of traditional working patterns including evening and weekends to provide support to children, families and carers when it is needed. There are 2 post available:<ul>
<li>1 x 18.5 hours, permanent</li>
<li>1 x 37 hours fixed term until July 2026</li>
</ul>Please indicate your preference on the application form.Main Responsibilities As a member of the district team, you will:<ul>
<li>Be a key worker for children and families leading on early help assessments and plans and work collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.</li>
<li>Work&nbsp;with children and families including contributing to parenting assessments, support mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work.</li>
<li>Carry out work outlined within assessment and planning on specific topics with children, families and carers (including but not limited to) staying safe, loss and grief, behaviour management, attachment and criminal exploitation.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul>
<li>hold a Minimum standard of NVQ3 in respect of working with children and their families or equivalent plus an understanding of child development and the knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, poverty and other vulnerabilities and how these impact on families</li>
<li>have the ability to communicate effectively with children, their families and carers.</li>
<li>have the ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families and carers as well as being able to work effectively in conflict situations</li>
<li>have the ability to use IT systems and to write a good standard of records</li>
<li>have the commitment and ability demonstrate restorative approaches to working with children and families.</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.For more information about this role please contact, Marie Brockley, Family Practitioner Lead, on<a href="mailto:marie.brockley@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:kayleigh.wilson5@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="mailto:marie.brockley@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">marie.brockley@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held on the 13th of November 2025.Our Recruitment Process: 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.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values: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.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: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.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits: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.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process: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.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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