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Our Values BenefitsWhat is the job role? At WildGarden, we do things differently. Our setting is rooted in nature, child-led exploration, and a deep respect for each child’s uniqueness. We’re not just a childcare provider — we’re a growing community where children and educators thrive together.We are looking for a passionate Apprentice who is eager to learn, grow, and support children through meaningful, play-based learning — both indoors and outdoors. As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced practitioners, gaining hands-on experience while studying toward your qualification.You’ll support daily routines, engage in creative activities, and help nurture a safe, joyful, and respectful environment that reflects our core values: freedom, connection, wonder, and care.• Learn in a unique outdoor-inspired environment• Be part of a warm, supportive team• Gain real experience while training• Contribute to a mission-driven setting&nbsp;Our Mission“To provide a wild and respectful space where children can be free to be themselves.”Find out more about who we are at: <a href="http://www.wildgarden-space.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.wildgarden-space.co.uk</a>Who are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who is:• Warm, kind, and naturally respectful toward children• Curious, reflective, and eager to learn• Reliable, proactive, and able to work as part of a team• Passionate about nature-based, child-led approaches• Committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of all childrenThis role is ideal for someone starting their journey in early years, who values connection, creativity, and believes in childhood as a unique and sacred time.Safeguarding Notice:In line with guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), please note that an online search may form part of the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates.To apply applicants need to send their CV to <a href="mailto:wildgarden.childminder@gmail.com" target="_blank">wildgarden.childminder@gmail.com</a>Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date21 September 25Interview date: 22 -25 September 25

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Coventry is a progressive city with a number of exciting new projects which will present an incredible opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a team and a Council that makes a real difference to the people living in and visiting our City.Procurement Services are at the heart of the on-going economic and social development of the city and are/have been involved with supporting plans for Very Light Rail (VLR), schools expansion, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and more. We are also integral to the improvement of services for Adults and Children's Social Care, Public Health and homelessness strategies.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? We are currently recruiting a Category Assistant within Procurement Services on a full-time, permanent basis.Working to the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will provide advice to service areas on compliance with legislative requirements, procurement governance process, Contract Procedure Rules, standard documentation and templates, helping with the completion of documentation where appropriate.Further duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:&nbsp;- Support the contract management process through the provision of performance and financial data of contractors and providers against existing contract requirements, supporting the category team to ensure services are delivered in line with the original contract requirements.&nbsp;- Assist in the collation and analysis of key performance and financial data to create a comprehensive spend analysis and support the Category Panel by providing a suite of reports relating to spend, contract analysis and provide conclusions that will support the decision-making process.&nbsp;- Work with service areas to keep the corporate contracts register up to date, whilst maintaining a library of existing contracts within the category, ensuring they are kept up to date and highlighting contracts due for renewal to the Deputy Head of Procurement for work planning purposes.&nbsp;- Provide information and advice and guide service colleagues on procedures, policy and best practice as they relate to the procurement and category issues and respond to and deal with queries and enquiries from suppliers as necessary.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this roleWho are we looking for? You should be motivated and enjoy working as part of a flexible and dedicated team.&nbsp;You will have knowledge and experience of the commissioning and tender process and be data driven.Ideally, you would be MCIPS qualified but if not, you will be willing to work and study towards achieving this.If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail then please contact Rob Amor on 02476 971 956 or <a href="mailto:rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk</a>.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.&nbsp;Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document&nbsp;labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 11 / 12 September 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Category Assistant

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The role of the Early Years Quality Improvement and Safeguarding Service includes a remit to:1. Quality Improvement<ul>
<li>Lead strategic development of Early Years across the City, working with a range of partners to implement the Governments ‘Best Start for Life’ programme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support and improve practice in early years settings, including: the private,&nbsp;voluntary&nbsp;and&nbsp;independent&nbsp;sector&nbsp;(PVI), childminders, childcare and out of school provision, Family Hubs and Schools, ensuring the best start to life for the youngest children in our city.</li>
<li>Offer guidance on curriculum planning, assessment, and pedagogy (e.g., implementing the EYFS).</li>
<li>Work directly with Early Years organisations to address inspection outcomes or those who are facing difficulties.</li>
</ul>2. Workforce Development<ul>
<li>Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to practitioners and leaders.</li>
<li>Identify professional development needs across the sector, write and deliver training.</li>
<li>Build leadership capacity in early years settings.</li>
</ul>3. Safeguarding and Welfare<ul>
<li>Ensure settings understand and apply safeguarding and child protection policies.</li>
<li>Support implementation of statutory welfare requirements.</li>
<li>Promote children's wellbeing, including mental health and emotional resilience.</li>
</ul>4. Inclusion and SEND Support<ul>
<li>Advise on inclusive practices for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).</li>
<li>Work alongside SENCOs and local SEND services.</li>
</ul>5. School Readiness and Transitions<ul>
<li>Help ensure children are supported in their transition to school.</li>
<li>Support settings in preparing children for the next stage of their education.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>6. Partnership and Collaboration<ul>
<li>Work with local authorities, health professionals, social services, and family support teams.</li>
<li>Facilitate networks and forums for early years professionals.</li>
</ul>7. Monitoring and Evaluation<ul>
<li>Conduct visits to assess and support settings in meeting regulatory and quality standards.</li>
<li>Support settings in preparation for inspections (e.g., Ofsted).</li>
<li>Use data to identify trends, inform strategy, and target support</li>
</ul>We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul> What is the job role? We are seeking to appoint knowledgeable motivated and passionate early years practitioner to join our successful team within the Education Improvement and Standards service area37 hours per week (full-time, all year round)The Early Years Adviser role is part of a small team supporting strategic development and continuous improvement of Early Years provision across the city; working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver the Government’s Best Start for Life programme.&nbsp;This role is central to raising standards and outcomes for young children by supporting high-quality practice in early years settings, including PVI providers, childminders, schools, out-of-school provision, and Family Hubs.The postholder will drive quality improvement through the provision of curriculum guidance, workforce development, and targeted support for settings facing challenges or inspection outcomes. They will support work related to safeguarding and wellbeing, promote inclusive practice for children with SEND, and ensure smooth transitions into school.Working collaboratively with health, education, and social care partners, the role supports professional networks, delivers training and mentoring, and uses data to inform strategic planning and monitor impact. The overall aim is to ensure every child in the city has the best possible start in life through access to high-quality, inclusive, and supportive early years provision.The postholder will work in a variety of early years organisations across the city. They will be directed by senior officers within the Early Years’ Service,&nbsp;supporting the delivery of the Local Authorities statutory duty for early yearsAll candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Please note, this advert may close early if we have a significant number of applications.&nbsp;These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced and passionate Early Years professional to help lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of early years education and childcare across the cityThe successful candidate will be open minded, flexible and excited about the development of new ideas and initiatives. They will have excellent communication skills and the ability and personal resilience to provide challenge in a way that facilitates change, whilst sustaining positive relationships and engagement.&nbsp;You use well developed knowledge, skills and experience to offer expert advice on curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, as well as responding to inspection outcomes and supporting organisations facing challenges.A key part of the role involves workforce development: we are looking for the skills and confidence required to deliver training, coaching and mentoring practitioners, and helping to build leadership capacity across the sector. You'll also have the knowledge and attention to detail to provide accurate advice on inclusive practice for children with SEND, champion safeguarding and wellbeing, and support smooth transitions into school.This is a collaborative role, working closely with colleagues in education, health, and social care, and using data and evaluation to inform strategic planning and targeted support.Every day is different, requiring a positive and flexible approach. The reward of knowing you can make a difference on a large scale will inspire and motivate the successful candidate to go the extra mile.Candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experiences related to the job description and person specification.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Pre-interview Assessment: Friday 19th September 2025Interview Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Early Years Adviser

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>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" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Enterprise Coordinator for the South Midlands Careers Hub to improve the careers outcomes for young people in the region (Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes), particularly in relation to work experience opportunities.&nbsp;Our role is to connect local employers with schools and colleges to coordinate careers education and enhance each student's early experiences of the work place.&nbsp;The Careers Hub brings education and industry together with the shared mission 'Building career ready young people to create a brighter future for industry'.&nbsp;This role will focus on the planning and implementation of the Government’s Work Experience Guarantee, ensuring that all young people have access to meaningful and high-quality work experience.&nbsp;This role is part time for 25.9 hours per week.&nbsp;Interviews are expected to be on 23rd or 24th September 2025 and will be held in Northampton.<h2>Additional information</h2>You will be customer focused, a self-starter and team player, with experience of building partnerships, creating networks and maintaining strong relationships.&nbsp;You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a subject relevant to the role, such as an understanding of local and national policy relating to skills and economic development, issues and barriers to employment faced by young people, and understanding the of post-16 landscape and pathways into employment.You’ll use your knowledge and experience to support the delivery of the Careers Hub programme and caseload management.You will need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment, and have a positive approach to challenges.<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Enterprise Coordinator

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

At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;

Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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

What is the job role? An exciting opportunity has arisen to help improve the quality of Looked After Children’s lives, working as a Contracts Officer in the Children’s Commissioning Team to oversee the quality of children’s placements.The role involves monitoring the quality of provision for Looked After Children, including undertaking visits to residential, fostering and supported accommodation providers, responding to complaints, developing relationships with providers and ensuring that quality standards are met. You will also have opportunities to increase your skills and support commissioners to plan, develop and commission new services to meet children and young people’s needs.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? We are looking for applicants who are motivated and committed to safeguarding children and young people and who can demonstrate the ability to build and maintain good relationships, review and analyse information, compile clear reports and have good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview dates: Week commencing 22nd September 2025 About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Children's Contract Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Public Health team is part of the Public Health, Insight and Migration Division.&nbsp; Reporting to the Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, the team helps people to stay healthy and protect them from threats to their health.The Public Health team commissions and delivers a wide range of services and programmes that tackle health inequalities and help people to live healthier lives including:<ul>
<li>Alcohol and drugs misuse strategy, treatment and recovery services</li>
<li>Sexual health services including sexually transmitted infections and contraception</li>
<li>Healthy lifestyles support with losing weight, getting more active, giving up smoking, cutting down on alcohol and improving your well being</li>
<li>Physical activity strategy and projects including school based exercise, parks and cycling</li>
<li>Family health including health visiting, infant feeding, school nurses, teenage pregnancy support, family weight management and services supporting BME families</li>
<li>Health protection strategy and services including air quality, blood borne virus testing, screening &amp; immunisations, infection control, emergency planning and outbreak management</li>
<li>The Marmot City strategy, reducing health inequalities across the city</li>
<li>Domestic abuse and sexual abuse strategies and support services</li>
<li>Youth violence reduction</li>
</ul>This is an exciting and challenging time to work in the Public Health Team. &nbsp;If you are an individual that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for people across Coventry our team can help you make a difference through high-quality professional support, supervision, excellent learning and development opportunitiesOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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

What is the job role? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on Children’s Public Health and Life Chances in Coventry, a young, diverse city. &nbsp;We need to change the way we work across our authority and with partners, using data and evidence in everything we do to address inequalities at every level: the social gradient, different ethnic groups, different disease groups and disabilities.  This includes building our economy in a new way, where wellbeing and reducing inequalities are at the heart of our programmes. We want Coventry to be a City of opportunity for all, where everyone has the life chances needed to maximise their potential and their sense of contribution to a thriving economic and social environment.  &nbsp;We are seeking an outstanding Consultant in Public Health to provide leadership and management across: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Improving health outcomes for Children and Young People. </li>
<li>Leading the 0-19 Public Health commissioned services. </li>
<li>Working across internal organisational structures and city-wide partners, including health, social care, education, economic development, housing, planning, transport and infrastructure to shape services and improve the impact on the health of the population. </li>
</ul>
Please note that the salary may be subject to a market supplement dependent on the candidate’s experience. &nbsp;
Who are we looking for? We’re looking for someone who has experience in:<ul>
<li>Providing strong leadership and partnership working across both internal local authority structures and external partners.</li>
<li>Translating national public health policy into local action by developing clear strategies to improve health protection and reduce health inequalities.</li>
<li>Working in complex political and social environments, including successful working with local authority elected members.</li>
<li>Using data, research and intelligence to understand complex circumstances, design solutions and drive activity.</li>
</ul>Candidates will need to be: A qualified Consultant in Public Health (UKPHR/GMC/GDC) or a Public Health Speciality Registrar within 6 months of qualification (UKPHR/GMC/GDC).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Our workforce data shows that men, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community are under-represented, so we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with other protected characteristics as set out within the Equalities Act 2010 from applying for this post.&nbsp;Are you the person we are looking for?  For an informal chat about the role, please contact Allison Duggal, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing at <a href="mailto:Mark.Woods@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mark.Woods@coventry.gov.uk</a>  &nbsp;When applying for this role, you will be asked to write a personal statement. Please include the following information in your statement.  Applications will be shortlisted against these points:  &nbsp;<ul>
<li>Your experience of working as a Consultant in Public Health/ as a Specialist Registrar in Public Health</li>
<li>Your experience of working in complex political and social environments</li>
<li>Your knowledge and understanding of epidemiology, public health practice, health economics and health care evaluation</li>
<li>Your ability to design, develop, interpret and implement public health policies and strategies</li>
</ul>Previous Candidates need not apply. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): TBC. In person at our offices in Coventry.&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Consultant in Public Health – Children’s Public Health and Life Chances

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Food and Safety Team is responsible for administering all requirements under food and health and safety law including inspections, complaint investigations, and accident investigations. We also administer the Safety Advisory Group to support safe events in the city.We are based in the new One Friargate office building, within the City Centre. We embrace flexible working practices and empower you to manage your working day and location based on your workload and service area delivery requirements.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul> What is the job role? We are seeking a positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented, and driven professional who cares about the development of our great city to join our busy, high-performing, forward-thinking team.You will be working in our Food and Safety Team which sits under the wider Regulatory Services Division, made up of multi-disciplinary professionals including Licensing, Trading Standards, Housing Enforcement and Property Licensing, Community Safety, Building Control, Taxi Licensing and Community Safety.&nbsp;You will be working under the general direction of the Principal EHO - Food and Safety, to enforce all relevant legislation administered by the department, and to educate and encourage the public and business proprietors to improve relevant standards.Please note this a 2 year fixed term post.Who are we looking for? We are looking for a qualified and experienced Environmental Health Practitioner who has detailed knowledge of the law relating to Environmental Health issues, investigative techniques, and the law of evidence.&nbsp;Recent experience and competency in the enforcement of health and safety, food safety and food standards legislation is desirable.&nbsp;To apply for this role, you must possess a Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health and be EHRB registered.Applications from candidates who are competent under the provisions of the FLCOP to inspect high-risk food businesses for food safety and food standards and to use the full range of food safety and food standards enforcement powers open to the profession are encouraged however, applications from newly qualified candidates will also be considered.&nbsp;In addition, the competency to enforce the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and associated Regulations and experience investigating serious workplace accidents is desirable, as is authorisation to serve Improvement and Prohibition Notices. &nbsp;&nbsp;For further information about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.&nbsp;When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, please ensure you provide information on the following in your application:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Recent examples of where you have undertaken high-risk food hygiene inspections and the action taken to resolve non-compliances found.</li>
<li>Recent examples of work undertaken in respect of food standards and how the outcome of this work had a positive impact.</li>
<li>Recent examples of health and safety investigations undertaken and the action taken to resolve non-compliances found.</li>
<li>How you have worked in partnership with others to achieve a mutual goal.</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.&nbsp;Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document&nbsp;labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 11th September 2025.&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Environmental Health officer

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Lead Officer (Housing Management &amp; Coordination)
£40,777 - £45,091
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role 
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of tenants and residents? We have an opportunity for a proactive and experienced Lead Officer (Housing Management &amp; Coordination) to play a vital role in supporting tenancy sustainment, managing complex housing cases, and leading a dedicated housing management team.
This is a varied role which will see you representing the Council in legal proceedings related to tenancy enforcement and working closely with Housing Officers and Coordinators across both General Needs and Independent Living schemes. You’ll conduct in-depth tenancy reviews, provide expert advice and guidance, and ensure that legal and community-based solutions are effectively balanced.
We as a team drive for excellence in all our work and you will support this by leading and guiding the team through individual case supervision, final reviews of high-risk cases and by identifying and supporting the implementation of new practices and strategies, policies and procedures. &nbsp;&nbsp;
You’ll also play a key role in managing high-risk anti-social behaviour cases, coordinating multi-agency support, and ensuring our housing services remain responsive, resident-focused, and aligned with both local priorities and national legislation.
About you 

You’ll have extensive specialist knowledge around all aspects of Housing Management and Housing Coordination and experience and understanding of the legislation that underpins it. You must have the ability to work with others in a fair and assertive manner using your excellent communication skills, with a solution focused outlook.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You must have an expert technical knowledge of delivering Housing Management and tenancy coordination excellent communication skills, enforcement experience and a commitment to providing a first-class service to our customers.&nbsp;
Benefits

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<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Hybrid working up to 60%&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>
<li>Subsidised parking</li>
<li>Structured Induction Program</li>
<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>
<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>
<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>
<li>Independent Support for your health &amp; wellbeing</li>
<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>
<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>
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<h2>Job introduction</h2>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" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Are you passionate about place-making and driving economic vibrancy in town centres? We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Town Centre Manager to lead the transformation and day-to-day management of Brackley and Towcester town centres. As Town Centre Manager for Brackley and Towcester, you’ll be the driving force behind initiatives that enhance the vitality, appeal, and economic prosperity of both town centres. Working closely with local councils, businesses, community groups, and residents, you’ll champion improvements that make each town a vibrant destination for shopping, leisure, and community life.Key responsibilities include:<ul>
<li>Building strong partnerships with local stakeholders to support town centre priorities</li>
<li>Developing and delivering promotional campaigns, events, and initiatives to increase footfall</li>
<li>Gathering and analysing data to inform decision-making and measure impact</li>
<li>Supporting independent businesses and fostering a thriving retail and hospitality environment</li>
<li>Working on town centre beautification, signage, and wayfinding projects</li>
<li>Acting as a spokesperson for the towns’ economic and cultural development</li>
</ul>This is a dynamic and highly visible role that requires strategic thinking, creativity, and exceptional relationship-building skills. If you're passionate about place-making and love seeing towns flourish, Brackley and Towcester are ready for your vision.<h2>Additional information</h2>You're a passionate place-maker with a talent for bringing people together and turning vision into action. Whether it’s organising footfall-boosting events or supporting local businesses, you thrive in roles that blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.What sets you apart:<ul>
<li>You’re a creative problem-solver, brimming with ideas to make town centres more vibrant and engaging</li>
<li>You have excellent communication and networking skills, easily forging strong relationships with traders, community leaders, and council partners</li>
<li>You’re data-savvy and results-driven, knowing how to measure success and use insight to guide future plans</li>
<li>You’re proactive and organised, capable of juggling multiple initiatives across two distinct towns</li>
<li>Above all, you care deeply about community—supporting local enterprise, enhancing public spaces, and celebrating the unique spirit of Brackley and Towcester</li>
</ul>This is a role for someone who doesn’t wait to be asked—you see opportunity and take it forward. If that sounds like you, we’re ready to meet the difference-maker behind the application.<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Town Centre Manager (Brackley & Towcester)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Southfields Care home&nbsp;Rated GOOD by CQC provides exceptional levels of support to older persons living with Dementia,&nbsp;Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.Southfields Care home provides exceptional levels of support to adults with Dementia, Physical disabilities or /and Sensory impairments.Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton, offering&nbsp;a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.Our team of 40 provide the highest level of care to 33 residents.&nbsp;Our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.Ensuring every resident feels seen, safe and cared for.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>As we offer full hands-on training with relevant certifications, you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals feel seen and cared for.At minimum we offer&nbsp;2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy&nbsp;scheme" too. We will settle you in, gradually.A DBS check will take place, at WNC cost.Please note: We may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for the role early. 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.<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Care Support Assistant

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This is an exciting time to join our Growth Hub Team!We are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated Business Adviser for the South Midlands Growth Hub, to give support and advise to businesses across the South Midlands region (Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, and Northamptonshire).&nbsp;This will include supporting clients through advice, provision of information, diagnostics and brokerage, referrals and introductions to other support organisations as appropriate. At any given time, you could be supporting businesses with securing external funding, contingency planning, marketing and commercialisation support, action planning growth ambitions, ambitions towards net zero, and staff and skills retention.&nbsp;The South Midlands Growth Hub provides free business support and advice, access to grant funding, and an extensive resource library to businesses across Bedfordshire and Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.&nbsp;This role is part of a job share opportunity for 22.2 hours per week.Interviews will be held on: Monday 8 September 2025Our benefits 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" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? Working alongside our colleagues within the Growth Hub Team, you will be supporting businesses across the South Midlands region by:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Working with clients to understand their business in terms of its opportunities, its scalability and any barriers to growth. This will involve using one or more diagnostic tools and developing customised action plans which are 'owned' by the business and its management.</li>
<li>Engaging and building relationships with clients to determine their business situation, stage, issues, challenges and objectives by conducting an interrogative diagnostic process to help highlight needs and subsequently prioritise the action to be taken.</li>
<li>Providing&nbsp;the clients with information, advice and guidance they need as and where appropriate; work with clients to determine their priorities and the next steps/action to be taken and introduce clients to delivery partners according to their business stage and needs.</li>
<li>Helping businesses with the region to be as resilient as possible and help them highlight any risks to their businesses and support them to take appropriate actions.</li>
<li>Identifying and engaging with local business who could participate in Growth Hub projects.</li>
</ul>About you You will have excellent communication skills and experience of building strong working relationships with a wide range of partners and businesses across the region.&nbsp;Be able to demonstrate specialist business knowledge including business life cycle, financial management, marketing and sales, pricing and product/service validation, change/transformation management. As well as a strong understanding of the issues and opportunities businesses face including resilience, growth, and investment.&nbsp;You’ll use your professional expertise and knowledge to support the delivery of the Growth Hub programmes including 1-1 business support, grant support, workshops&nbsp;and events and potential future support programmes.You will need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment and have&nbsp;a positive approach to challenges.You will be able to smoothly manage processes and discussions whilst being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’ with solutions to support businesses.About us 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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Business Adviser

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>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" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead the delivery of a reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective waste and street cleansing service. This role is critical to ensuring the service meets all legal duties and aligns with the wider policies of the Council. You will play a key part in driving environmental improvements by reducing residual waste and increasing recycling rates across the district.As the named Transport Manager for the Goods Vehicle Licence at Tove Depot, you will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all licensing conditions. This includes managing fleet operations in partnership with maintenance contractors and overseeing the procurement of new vehicles in line with budget, safety, and environmental standards.Developing and supporting the workforce is essential in this role. You will lead and mentor staff to uphold excellent customer service and rigorous health and safety practices. Your responsibilities will also include managing sickness levels to support wellbeing and minimise lost time, as well as handling HR matters such as disciplinary procedures, appraisals, and absence management in accordance with Council policies.You will work closely with both the Waste Health and Safety Officer and the wider corporate team to embed a strong culture of health and safety across all operational activities. Ensuring that all staff are fully trained and that practices meet national and local health and safety requirements will be a central aspect of your leadership.This is a vital and rewarding role for someone passionate about service excellence, staff development, and environmental responsibility.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable professional with a deep understanding of waste and street cleansing operations, including the relevant statutory obligations. In this role, you will be expected to provide expert advice to both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring that all aspects of the service operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.You will bring substantial knowledge of transport operations and a thorough understanding of transport law, enabling you to oversee the safe and compliant use of the Council’s fleet. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Fleet Manager to ensure all vehicles are properly maintained, fit for purpose, and able to meet the operational demands of the service. Your insight into vehicle and transport issues will be essential in delivering efficient, legally compliant, and high-performing services across the board.<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Waste Operations Manager

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead the delivery of a reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective waste and street cleansing service. This role is critical to ensuring the service meets all legal duties and aligns with the wider policies of the Council. You will play a key part in driving environmental improvements by reducing residual waste and increasing recycling rates across the district.As the named Transport Manager for the Goods Vehicle Licence at Tove Depot, you will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all licensing conditions. This includes managing fleet operations in partnership with maintenance contractors and overseeing the procurement of new vehicles in line with budget, safety, and environmental standards.Developing and supporting the workforce is essential in this role. You will lead and mentor staff to uphold excellent customer service and rigorous health and safety practices. Your responsibilities will also include managing sickness levels to support wellbeing and minimise lost time, as well as handling HR matters such as disciplinary procedures, appraisals, and absence management in accordance with Council policies.You will work closely with both the Waste Health and Safety Officer and the wider corporate team to embed a strong culture of health and safety across all operational activities. Ensuring that all staff are fully trained and that practices meet national and local health and safety requirements will be a central aspect of your leadership.This is a vital and rewarding role for someone passionate about service excellence, staff development, and environmental responsibility.Our benefits 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" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.About you We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable professional with a deep understanding of waste and street cleansing operations, including the relevant statutory obligations. In this role, you will be expected to provide expert advice to both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring that all aspects of the service operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.You will bring substantial knowledge of transport operations and a thorough understanding of transport law, enabling you to oversee the safe and compliant use of the Council’s fleet. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Fleet Manager to ensure all vehicles are properly maintained, fit for purpose, and able to meet the operational demands of the service. Your insight into vehicle and transport issues will be essential in delivering efficient, legally compliant, and high-performing services across the board.About us 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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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

At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;

Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? <ul>
<li>To ensure a whole family approach is adopted, from assessment planning and intervention through to aftercare methodologies.</li>
<li>Expected to model One Coventry Core Social Care Values, best practice and a strong commitment to the continuous development of Trauma Informed Services.</li>
<li>To maintain elements of Signs of safety, with a Family Valued model of Social Care practice</li>
<li>To be responsible for the management of a team in accordance with Coventry City Councils HR &nbsp;policies and procedures, including the recruitment of staff, &nbsp;provide line management to a range of workers within the service.</li>
<li>Expected to achieve high practice standards and meet performance targets set by senior management within their workload and from the staff and projects they supervise.</li>
<li>To work closely with the Tirs Team leader to introduce, embed, lead and sustain the work within paediatric, Ward14 and SEND schools settings (As directed by senior management).</li>
</ul>All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone to:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>To be accountable for the efficient and effective day-to-day management and delivery of &nbsp;services to children, young people, and their families.</li>
<li>To manage the Positive Directions team performance to ensure the service achieves its objectives in line with statutory requirements.</li>
<li>Preparing and overseeing court and other specialist reports as requested by legal services, in the required format and to the appropriate standard.</li>
<li>To be able to support the staff team through challenging times such as increase in referrals or changes to service expectations.</li>
<li>To oversee the delivery of trauma informed interventions and evidence-based programs, to children, young people, and their families, within their home and in a range of agreed settings.</li>
<li>To ensure that all joint work delivered by and with partner agencies, are of high quality, outcome focused and provide evidence of the impact of the interventions for children, young people and families.</li>
<li>To work closely with the Tirs Team leader to introduce, embed, lead and sustain the work within paediatric, Ward14 and SEND schools settings (As directed by senior management).</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s):26th August About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>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" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>This is an exciting opportunity within West Northamptonshire Council, one of the largest unitary authorities in the country. We have established our own dedicated Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Counter-Fraud team, and we are looking for a motivated individual to join this growing service.As part of our Internal Audit team, you will primarily support the Council as well as other partners, including Northamptonshire Children’s Trust. Your work will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation operates effectively and efficiently.While the position offers hybrid working arrangements, you will be required to attend the main Northampton town centre office (One Angel Square) at least one day a week, with additional attendance at other council sites as necessary.We appreciate the interest received in our earlier campaign - previous applicants need not reapply.<h2>Additional information</h2>We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who holds a full CCAB accountancy qualification or membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Alternatively, significant relevant experience commensurate with these qualifications will also be considered.To succeed in this role, you will be a team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will have meticulous attention to detail, a questioning approach, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Working under pressure to meet personal and team targets should come naturally to you.Equally important is your ability to think strategically and innovatively about how to improve systems and services. You will need to challenge existing processes and work closely with senior leaders to drive meaningful improvements across the organisation.In return, we offer excellent working conditions, including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements. You will also have access to our employee benefits scheme, which includes a lease car sacrifice option and discounts at numerous retail outlets.For an informal discussion about the role please contact:Adrian Ward (Head of Audit and Risk Management) via <a href="mailto:Adrian.Ward@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Adrian.Ward@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> or Scott Peasland (Internal Audit Manager) via email - <a href="mailto:Scott.Peasland@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Scott.Peasland@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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The role is a SEND TA to work within our Nurture provision. You will be part of the inclusion team made up of teachers, SEND TAs and a Learning Mentor, working closely together to provide personalised support for young people.At Coundon Primary, curriculum continuity and progress are balanced with behavioural and emotional support to enable improved outcomes for all. &nbsp; Here, you will be a role model and motivator.You will be expected to support the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, work with small groups and individuals in target interventions and have excellent behaviour management skills. &nbsp;You will have the skills to support pupils in the nurture provisions as needed and be able to model and share supportive strategies with your colleagues.Our Values At Coundon Primary School our key values are Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Kindness. &nbsp;We are school who truly believes in our motto 'Together Everyone Achieves More'.What is the job role? Coundon Primary School is looking to appoint a SEND TA to support SEND children within our nurture provision.. &nbsp;A knowledge of autism and the national curriculum is essential, as well as the ability to deliver specific interventions to small groups of children.&nbsp;The position is from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm each day, term time only, plus training days. &nbsp;As a key member of our inclusion team, you will play a vital role in shaping brighter futures by combining tailored learning support with emotional and behavioural strategies.Closing Date: Friday 5th September 2025 Interviews to take place: Thursday 11th September 2025Previous applicants need not apply.Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:-<ul>
<li>Knows autism, speech and language needs and physical needs</li>
<li>Can deliver specific interventions in small groups out of class</li>
<li>Is personally resilient&nbsp;</li>
<li>Can build relationships quickly and not take behaviour personally</li>
<li>Is empathetic and patient</li>
<li>Is positive and affirming</li>
<li>Solution focussed</li>
<li>A good team player</li>
<li>Is a good communicator&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has experience in a primary school or service setting</li>
<li>Has experience supporting children with their Social, Emotional, Mental Health and learning needs</li>
<li>Has experience in Safer Handing or Team Teach (although not essential) but a willingness to train and develop is</li>
<li>Can deliver personal care when needed</li>
<li>Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.</li>
</ul>In return, we can offer you: a supportive and friendly team of colleagues and an excellent programme of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.If you are resilient, empathetic and ready to inspire vulnerable children, we would love to hear from you!Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect from 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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What is the job role? At Grange Farm Primary School, we look to promote a love of learning and offer children lots of opportunities for personal development right from the early stages in Reception, through to Key Stage 2.&nbsp;We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave in Key Stage 1 (mainly Year 2) but could be expected to cover across the School, on occasions. The opportunity to join the team is as soon as possible.We can offer:<ul>
<li>A strong commitment to professional development;</li>
<li>A positive, hard-working team who are extremely friendly;</li>
<li>A leadership team committed to supporting all of our staff.</li>
<li>Engaged and enthusiastic children who love learning.</li>
<li>Excellent facilities in the Reception environment.</li>
</ul>This post is fixed-term for one year for maternity cover.Hours: 8.30 a.m. - 4 p.m., 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, term time only(39 weeks).Who are we looking for? We are looking for somebody who:<ul>
<li>Is a caring professional who supports children’s well-being;</li>
<li>Can use their initiative and looks for solutions;</li>
<li>Is collaborative and cooperative with colleagues;</li>
<li>Demonstrates a positive attitude and school values with all stakeholders;</li>
<li>Understands planned learning outcomes and can support children to achieve these.</li>
</ul>For more information about our school, please visit our website at: <a href="http://www.grangefarmschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.grangefarmschool.co.uk</a> or ring us on 02476 411098 to arrange a visit. The link to our recent successful Ofsted is: <a href="https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244347" target="_blank">https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244347</a>Interview date 19th September 2025Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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At Coventry City Council, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We actively welcome different perspectives and experiences, and we are working to create a culture that is free from discrimination and bias.The Performance &amp; Insight Team plays a vital role in shaping the future of Coventry by providing high-quality intelligence and analysis to support data-driven decision-making. We collect, analyse, interpret, and share a wide range of data and insights about the city, working closely with residents, communities, and partners to drive positive change. Our work supports strategic planning, service improvement, and performance management across the Council.Our work includes:<ul>
<li>Business intelligence and performance reporting</li>
<li>Customer and location intelligence</li>
<li>Engagement and consultation support</li>
<li>Evaluative research and analysis</li>
<li>Performance management and improvement</li>
<li>Partnership working across sectors</li>
<li>Equalities and diversity advice, ensuring the Council meets its Public Sector Equality Duty</li>
</ul>We support a wide range of service areas, including:<ul>
<li>Children’s Services</li>
<li>Adult Social Care</li>
<li>Public Health</li>
<li>Population health management</li>
<li>Growth and prosperity</li>
</ul>Performance &amp; Insight Team work both from home and the office. We require all team members to be in the office a minimum of 40% of your working week.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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

What is the job role? We are looking for a BI &amp; Insights Analyst to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Performance &amp; Insight Team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality data analysis, performance reporting, and actionable insights that support services across the Council.In&nbsp;this role, you will:<ul>
<li>Lead on specific intelligence, performance reporting, and insight projects</li>
<li>Enable better understanding of data through linkages, modelling, and visualisation</li>
<li>Develop and maintain data models and dashboards to support service planning and performance monitoring</li>
<li>Collaborate with service areas to provide intelligence that informs decision-making and drives service improvement</li>
<li>Ensure the quality and accuracy of analytical outputs and tailor insights to meet the needs of different audiences</li>
<li>Contribute to cross-cutting projects across the Planning and Insight Team</li>
</ul>This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Coventry’s residents by helping shape&nbsp;services through data-driven insight.Who are we looking for? We are seeking a motivated and analytical individual with a passion for using data to drive improvement. The ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of data reporting systems and performance frameworks</li>
<li>Advanced research, data analysis, and ICT skills, including the ability to extract, interpret, and present</li>
<li>complex data clearly</li>
<li>Proficiency in tools such as Power BI and SQL</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and influencing skills</li>
<li>Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals</li>
<li>Experience in a similar analytical or performance reporting role (local authority experience is desirable)</li>
<li>A relevant degree or equivalent vocational experience in a data, research, or analytical field</li>
</ul>Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.Personal Statement GuidanceWhen completing your personal statement, please include:<ul>
<li>Examples of your advanced research and data analysis skills, including the software and tools you have used</li>
<li>How you have worked in partnership with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes</li>
<li>How you ensure the quality and clarity of your analytical outputs</li>
</ul>In-person interviews are scheduled for week commencing 28th July 2025.&nbsp;Prior to the panel interview, candidates will also complete a brief phone interview and assessment.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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As a prospective member of our team, we are excited to introduce you to our school and what makes Riverbank such a special place to work. We are a caring, creative, and motivated school community, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing. What is the job role? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Pastoral Leader to join the team.You’ll be responsible for contributing to the whole life of the School, always remembering that our core purpose is to improve the education and lives of the children and young people at the School. Implementing the Riverbank curriculum by meeting the professional teaching standards and teaching of pupils. Across pathways manage the day-to-day running of the area by supporting staff teams with behaviour, attendance and welfare concerns.To apply please use this link: <a href="https://www.eteach.com/careers/riverbankacademy/job/pastoral-leader-1492092" target="_blank">https://www.eteach.com/careers/riverbankacademy/job/pastoral-leader-1492092</a>&nbsp;If you have any queries please email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:headteacher@riverbankacademy.org.uk" target="_blank">headteacher@riverbankacademy.org.uk</a>Closing date: 04/09/2025Interview Date: WC 08/09/2025 Who are we looking for? The right candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Qualified teacher status</li>
<li>Experience of leading a team</li>
<li>Good written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students</li>
<li>To be able to apply specialist skills to supporting in meeting the need of complex SEND</li>
</ul>Why join us?You’ll be offered professional development opportunities and guidance, You’ll be joining a friendly team where commitment to raising standards in education for our students is vital. If you are a passionate and dedicated Pastoral Leader looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students, we encourage you to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

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	<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
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Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
	<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
	<li>Car Lease scheme</li>
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Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
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Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
	<li>
Commsave-&nbsp;Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
	<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
	<li>
Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
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Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
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<h2>About the role</h2>Supporting individuals in their own home, locally and&nbsp;Eleanor Lodge provides exceptional levels of support to adults, aged 18 and over, with learning disabilities and mental health issues. It is situated in Delapre, Northampton and offers a wonderful living environment in which our customers can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. We also offer domiciliary care to adults living in their own homes within the community.We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of care. With our great accommodation and facilities, Eleanor Lodge evokes a home from home atmosphere in which our customers can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.Shifts are a mixture of earlies and lates, and range from 7-3pm, and 8-3pm 3-10pm&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2><ul>
<li>Full training will be given.</li>
<li>You will either currently have, or be&nbsp;willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care or equivalent.</li>
<li>Full driving license and access to your own vehicle, would be ideal.</li>
<li>Self-motivated, personable and a creative approach to problem solving.</li>
<li>Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.</li>
</ul>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate at WNC cost.&nbsp;It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults&nbsp;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.Please note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of. You must have Right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Apply now!&nbsp; As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>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.

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.&nbsp;

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;

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

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.

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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Public Health team is part of the Public Health, Insight and Migration Division.&nbsp; Reporting to the Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, the team helps people to stay healthy and protect them from threats to their health.The Public Health team commissions and delivers a wide range of services and programmes that tackle health inequalities and help people to live healthier lives including:<ul>
<li>Alcohol and drugs misuse strategy, treatment and recovery services</li>
<li>Sexual health services including sexually transmitted infections and contraception</li>
<li>Healthy lifestyles support with losing weight, getting more active, giving up smoking, cutting down on alcohol and improving your well being</li>
<li>Physical activity strategy and projects including school based exercise, parks and cycling</li>
<li>Family health including health visiting, infant feeding, school nurses, teenage pregnancy support, family weight management and services supporting BME families</li>
<li>Health protection strategy and services including air quality, blood borne virus testing, screening &amp; immunisations, infection control, emergency planning and outbreak management</li>
<li>The Marmot City strategy, reducing health inequalities across the city</li>
<li>Domestic abuse and sexual abuse strategies and support services</li>
<li>Youth violence reduction</li>
</ul>This is an exciting and challenging time to work in the Public Health Team. &nbsp;If you are an individual that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for people across Coventry our team can help you make a difference through high-quality professional support, supervision, excellent learning and development opportunitiesOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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

What is the job role? We have an exciting opportunity to join Coventry City Council within the Public Health Team and make a real difference for those living in the city by ensuring quality services are commissioned and delivered.&nbsp;We are looking for a Senior Contract Officer to support the Senior Commissioning Managers in commissioning, monitoring and ensuring contract compliance of Public Health commissioned services.&nbsp;(For an informal chat about the role, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Senior Commissioning Manager at <a href="mailto:Hannah.shaw@Coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.shaw@Coventry.gov.uk</a>) Who are we looking for? <ul>
<li>You’ll have excellent organisational skills to be able to manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure within agreed deadlines.</li>
<li>You’ll have excellent communication skills and have the ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including providers and children and young people.</li>
<li>You’ll have a track record in reviewing and monitoring services against specific requirements and supporting service improvements. </li>
<li>You’ll be able to work on your own initiative and have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.</li>
</ul>
When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, please include the following information in your statement: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the different types of Public Health provision, and relevant national legislation and regulatory bodies.</li>
<li>Skill in reviewing and monitoring services and supporting improvements where required.</li>
<li>Ability to work on own initiative, across a range of situations including investigations that relate to service delivery.</li>
<li>Knowledge in relation to the financial and legislative requirements of contracting.</li>
</ul>
Our workforce data shows that men, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community are under-represented, so we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with other protected characteristics as set out within the Equalities Act 2010 from applying for this post.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview dates: 24th / 25th July 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>Based:&nbsp;Various locations in NorthamptonWest 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. &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors.&nbsp;If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. &nbsp;We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified). &nbsp;We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.We welcome applications as well for PSW/Assistant Team Manager.<a href="https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/5665" target="_blank">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 31 August, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>
Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
<li>
Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
<li>
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
<li>
Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
<li>
Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
<li>
Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
<li>
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul><h2>About the role</h2>As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers, and communities. &nbsp;There is tremendous opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic, and spirited Building Control professional to exert a lasting influence over design, construction, safety, sustainability, and welfare, as well as protecting a rich and colourful heritage. &nbsp;You’ll find yourself in a position where your input can really make a difference and significantly benefit the future development of West Northamptonshire.<h2>Additional information</h2>In this role the successful candidate will be working closely with the Principal and Senior Building Control Surveyors, you’ll help ensure that the Council’s statutory functions are properly carried out in dealing with the building regulations and associated legislative controls including fire, health and safety matters relating to buildings and structures.&nbsp;The candidate should be a corporate member of RICS, CABE or equivalent and be a Class 2 (C to F) Registered Building inspector.<h2>Company information</h2>&nbsp;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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Building Control Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>
Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
<li>
Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
<li>
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
<li>
Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
<li>
Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
<li>
Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
<li>
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul><h2>About the role</h2>Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.&nbsp; Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.View our colleagues,&nbsp;Mukti and Viren talk about their experience working with our team.<h2>Additional information</h2>West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with.&nbsp;For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams" target="_blank">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a> or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp; Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Lawyer (Child Care)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>
Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
<li>
Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
<li>
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
<li>
Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
<li>
Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
<li>
Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
<li>
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul><h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service is seeking to recruit creative and innovative psychologists to expand its existing team of skilled and friendly staff, as we develop and grow.West Northamptonshire is still a fairly new unitary council – with many opportunities to shape the future of the educational psychology service through co-constructing future directions with our stakeholders and developing the team together.&nbsp;The Service is very well regarded and supported within the council, which has a strong focus on values-based practice and staff wellbeing. We are keen for staff at all levels to contribute to, or lead&nbsp;initiatives and projects in line with our model of distributed leadership, giving opportunities to develop, experience and contribute to strategic developments.The EPS is committed to developing services in response to community needs. We provide a broad and extensive centralised training offer and promote emotional wellbeing for school staff through our coaching and supervision offer. The service leads on the Northamptonshire Baby Room Project and the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme, and we are developing initiative into MELSA.The service will provide you with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme and regular professional supervision. Additional mentoring support will be provided if you are a newly qualified EP.&nbsp;We have extensive links with training universities, with two members of our EP team employed as tutors on EP training courses - along with other links to local universities.If you would like an informal discussion about the role, and the new directions which the Service is taking, please email Gavin Morgan, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist and tutor at University College London - <a href="http://westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or Kathryn Davidson, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist - <a href="mailto:kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>West Northamptonshire Council covers the geographical area to the south and west of Northamptonshire. The service is based at One Angel Square in central Northampton. The EPS promotes a balance of face to face, alongside remote working. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to support a flexible approach.&nbsp;Salary will increase up to £63,348 FTE with 3 SPA points.&nbsp;Previously awarded SPA points will be honoured.&nbsp;West Northamptonshire Educational Psychologists are employed on local scales - which exceed Soulbury terms - alongside a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days (FTE).West Northamptonshire value our EPs - HCPC registration fees will also be paid.<h2>Additional information</h2>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:<ul>
<li>An interest in developing innovative and creative practice</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>A commitment to&nbsp;improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups</li>
<li>An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals</li>
</ul>Applicants will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), unless currently in training.&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>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.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.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;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 partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.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" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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