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<h3>Life-changing work. Game changing support.</h3>Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.We have some exciting new opportunities for experienced social workers &nbsp;available with us across East StaffordshireWe are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience to work in the&nbsp;fast paced duty team. There is a very supportive and friendly culture within the district.A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:<ul><li>Practice Educator Programme.</li><li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li><li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li></ul>For more information on working in at Staffordshire and our social worker career pathway, please visit <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Main Responsibilities You will:<ul><li>manage a complex allocation of children</li><li>attend strategy meetings, undertake s47 enquiries to ensure children are kept safe.</li><li>complete initial visits and child and family assessments.</li><li>share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, complex Child in Need meetings..</li><li>promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li><li>ensure the teamwork towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li><li>mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers.</li><li>be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li><li>provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li><li>lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll be:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with post qualifying experience</li><li>Registered with Social Work England</li><li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle&nbsp;</li></ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat &nbsp;informal chat please contact laura.kirkpatrick<a href="mailto:laura.kirkpatrick@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview date: week commencing 9 February 2025Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Join us in shaping a brighter future for Staffordshire’s children.&nbsp;We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Continuous Improvement Partner to develop and deliver our Best Start in Life ambitions.&nbsp;Within this role, you’ll help transform how families experience support from pregnancy and through early childhood. Working closely with partners and frontline teams, you’ll champion co‑production, strengthen support within communities and ensure services are designed around what children and families need to thrive.You’ll drive forward improvement projects, guide and coach colleagues, use data and insight to influence planning and decision‑making, embedding a culture of learning and innovation across our early years system. Your leadership will help ensure every family receives timely, high‑quality support that gives children the best possible start.We’re looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Passionate about early years, family support, and the role of prevention</li><li>Skilled in project planning and delivery, with experience coordinating activity across teams and partners.</li><li>Skilled at interpreting data and translating insight into practical change</li><li>Able to lead cross‑functional projects and motivate others</li><li>Committed to equity, co‑production, and shaping services alongside families</li></ul>If you share our ambition to improve outcomes through accessible, responsive, and effective support&nbsp; — and want to make a real difference for local families — we’d love to hear from you.Main Responsibilities You will:<ul><li>Lead and prioritise improvement and innovation activity, aligning objectives with the overall BEST START improvement strategy and act as a thematic lead.</li><li>Support and guide partners&nbsp;to deliver change initiatives that meet organisational goals.</li><li>Champion co‑production and equity, ensuring children, families, staff, and partners shape improvement activity.</li><li>Manage, mentor and develop team members, promoting a strong continuous improvement culture.</li><li>Oversee governance processes, including forums, reports, and preparation for inspections.</li><li>Investigate key issues&nbsp;affecting Children and Families and design&nbsp;evidence‑based, innovative solutions&nbsp;through research and collaboration.</li><li>Facilitate improvement interventions&nbsp;using continuous improvement tools and methodologies.</li><li>Provide oversight of projects and resources, linking data, insights and improvement plans; ensuring risks, dependencies and benefits are understood and managed.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>Strong understanding of local authority departments, ICB, Provider Trusts, Health Services, and the voluntary sector, with the ability to work effectively across these systems.</li><li>Demonstrate experience in managing teams, motivating colleagues, and supporting people to reach their full potential,&nbsp;</li><li>Solid knowledge of business planning, performance management, and the ability to link data, insights and improvement plans.</li><li>Extensive experience in designing and delivering training, presentations and workshops, including facilitating co‑design with senior leaders and front‑line staff.</li><li>Highly developed analytical skills, able to interpret complex information, evaluate options and translate findings into practical, evidence‑based advice.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high‑quality reports and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries, influence others, and meet deadlines in a complex environment.</li><li>Effective problem‑solving, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including working with O365 systems, chairing meetings, and developing innovative solutions.</li></ul>Interviews will take place on 9th February 2026Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact:Kasey Whiting - Family Hubs Operational Lead at <a href="mailto:kasey.whiting@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kasey.whiting@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or &nbsp;&nbsp;Helen Gibson - Early Years Lead at <a href="mailto:helen.gibson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.gibson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Are you passionate about giving every child the best start in life? Staffordshire County Council is looking for an inspiring leader to join our Early Years leadership team as an Early Years Improvement and Inclusion Lead (South).&nbsp;This is your opportunity to make a real difference by empowering the Early Years team to shape inclusive, high-quality early years provision across the county.This role will cover the South of the county. (South Staffs, Cannock, Lichfield, Tamworth)Main Responsibilities You will:&nbsp;<ul><li>have a lead role within the early years leadership team, facilitating continuous improvement.&nbsp;</li><li>have a passion for early years with a drive to succeed and be highly committed to leading and supporting a great team.&nbsp;</li><li>lead a motivated and experienced team who provide guidance and support across the early years sector.&nbsp;</li><li>work closely with partners and settings in Staffordshire, supporting all children to thrive.</li></ul>You will be focussed on improving outcomes for children through:<ul><li>high performance, leading a culture of continuous improvement</li><li>empowering a team to provide effective support to meet the changing needs of the early years sector</li><li>strategic thinking with an ability to implement effective, creative solutions to service delivery</li><li>developing and disseminating new policies, processes, and practices involving all key partners</li><li>undertaking project planning, management and evaluation to develop evidence-based practices and priorities</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul><li>the skills and experience to lead and and develop high performing teams</li><li>excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>substantial knowledge of changing national policy and agendas affecting early years</li><li>demonstrable experience of working with partners to co-produce change</li></ul>Shortlisting is scheduled for the week commencing 2nd February 2026.Interviews will be held the week commencing 16th February 2026.&nbsp;For an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Gibson, Head of Early Years: <a href="mailto:Helen.Gibson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.Gibson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Are you passionate about support Children and Families?Staffordshire Family Hubs are recruiting Family Hub Coaches to join our dedicated team to deliver early help and support to families.Family Hubs enable families to get information, advice, guidance and appropriate support to meet their needs and overcome difficulties they may be experiencing.&nbsp;As a Family Hub Coach you will need experience in planning and delivering evidence based parenting programmes to families face to face and online. &nbsp;Delivery will be via a group or as one to one in the family hub or at the family home depending on the need.You will be an advocate for promoting the family hubs partnership offer and engage with families to ensure their voice and experience is captured and used to shape the services.Family Hub coaches are located across the county and affiliated to a district hub.Delivery is planned according to need and may be delivered during the day or early evenings if required &nbsp;Main Responsibilities As a Family Hub Coach you will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Have experience working with families &nbsp;ad have the ability to engage with families to deliver parenting groups and one to one support to promote healthy lifestyles, positive peer/ family relationships and safe parenting whilst having a good understanding of their culture and community identity.</li><li>Signpost to and support families, children and young people to engage with appropriate organisations and activities to promote positive outcomes and develop family resilience.</li><li>Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other locality providers from across the Family Hub network.</li><li>Use our internal IT system to manage bookings, communicate with families and partners, input family data and report on achieved outcomes.&nbsp;</li><li>Record and maintain data to inform district and countywide reports.</li><li>Training is provided.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have,&nbsp;<ul><li>A passion for working with children and families&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in delivering training and informative messages through fun and engaging pedagogy.</li><li>Understanding of how to appropriately signpost or intervene</li><li>An ability to work on &nbsp;your own initiative and as part of a team</li><li>An ability to work effectively in situations of conflict and resolve difficulties.</li><li>An ability to travel around the district with resources if required</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;For an informal chat, please contact Debbie Nash, Family Hubs Continuous Improvement Partner at <a href="mailto:debbie.nash@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbie.nash@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews are planned for Friday 13th February 2026.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.In the event we receive a significant number of applications, we may close this advert early. Please submit your application as early as possible.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Staffordshire Emergency Duty Service (EDS) operates outside normal office hours, providing statutory social work support for both children and adults.We are seeking 1 x full-time Emergency Duty Service Call Taker to join our team and provide a professional response to all initial contacts from service users and external agencies, ensuring appropriate action is taken.Your working hours:<ul><li>Monday to Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM</li><li>Weekends and Bank Holidays: 24-hour cover on a rota basis</li></ul>Package Description Main Responsibilities As an Emergency Duty Service Call Taker, you will play a vital role in supporting the Team Manager to deliver a high-quality service that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children, young people, and adults.You'll be:<ul><li>Acting as the first point of contact for all initial referrals, gathering information calmly and sensitively from members of the public and professionals to enable informed decisions.</li><li>Completing initial referral records to the highest standards, ensuring timely communication with relevant professionals and service users, and acknowledging referrals in writing within 24 hours.</li><li>Updating client information systems and maintaining accurate electronic social care records.</li><li>Conducting checks of historical information and working with the Team Manager or Coordinator to determine the most appropriate course of action based on eligibility criteria.</li><li>Providing accurate information to assist service users or professionals when referrals do not meet criteria for further assessment.</li><li>Supporting social work staff during visits and assessments when required, including standby social workers.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have :<ul><li>Excellent communication skills – you’ll interact with a wide range of people across the organisation and externally via phone, email, and in person.</li><li>Strong organisational ability and attention to detail – essential for maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability skills – the nature of emergency work means priorities can change quickly, so you’ll need to manage tasks effectively under pressure.</li><li>Commitment to delivering outstanding service – ensuring every interaction is professional and supportive.</li><li>Availability to work required hours – 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM Monday–Friday, plus 24-hour cover on a rota basis for weekends and bank holidays.</li></ul>For further information about this role, please contact: Matthew Pepper – <a href="mailto:matthew.pepper@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.pepper@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Jane Byrne – <a href="mailto:jane.byrne@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.byrne@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Additional Requirements:<ul><li>This role is based at Lindum House, a Staffordshire Police building.</li><li>All non-police personnel are subject to NPPV (Non-Police Personnel Vetting). Successful candidates must complete an NPPV form before any formal offer of employment.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by supporting vulnerable individuals during critical times.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families.&nbsp;We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.As we continue to develop and enhance our in house residential service, we currently have roles in our 3 bed long term home in Stafford. Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.Working hours vary between homes, but we operate on 15 hour shifts on a 1 on 2 off basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note: Due to recent changes in legislation (effective 22 July 2025), this role is not eligible for sponsorship.Main Responsibilities You'll:<ul><li>work within the children's home, supporting young people aged 10 to 17. Your role will involve basic household tasks and providing emotional support, as many children come from challenging backgrounds.</li><li>engage in 1:1 sessions addressing emotions and behaviours, collaborating with professionals to meet their needs.&nbsp;</li></ul>We prioritise your well-being, ensuring manageable workloads and a supportive environment.&nbsp;We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.What you can expect from us:We have:<ul><li>&nbsp;a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.</li><li>&nbsp;an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;a selection of free courses for you to learn new things, and even have funded qualifications we can support you with obtaining.</li><li>&nbsp;a monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We encourage our children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to us that anyone joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us.What our children want from you:<ul><li>"I would like someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door”</li><li>"I would like someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food"</li><li>"I would like someone who spends time with me"</li></ul>What we are looking for:<ul><li>Passion – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small) will need to be top of your list! &nbsp;We are looking for passionate practitioners (irrelevant of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.</li><li>Challenge – Some days will be tough, for our children, for you, and for your colleagues - we're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for our children (even on the bad days). &nbsp;Working as part of a close professional team is really important and you will need to be a team player to get through those tough times.</li><li>Forward thinking – We are an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views. &nbsp;We are looking for workers who can join our team and join us on this exciting journey, making contributions to help shape and inform the future of the service for our children</li><li>Values&nbsp;– We are looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to our service and our organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative</li></ul>Are you interested?You are welcome to contact Natalie Harvey (Registered Manager) by email on natalie.harvey<a href="mailto:adam.pickering@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; to &nbsp;discuss the role in greater detail and gain more information about the service. &nbsp;Interviews will take place face to face in Stafford, week commencing 9th February 2026. &nbsp;Please note: In line with <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-homes-recruiting-staff" target="_blank">Schedule 2</a> this role is regulated by Ofsted so it a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please ensure that this is completed on your application as this will be discussed with you should you be invited to interviewWhen applying please ensure your supporting statement shows evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Do you have a passion for reading, literacy, information and customer service? Are you looking for a unique and inspiring role?&nbsp;We see our library roles as a vocation, you’ll be part of a community of partners, providing a much-needed service to our library users. The library is crucial in supporting the wellbeing of those in prison and it helps to promote positive behaviours in those library users. So, the work you’ll do will have a real impact on people’s lives and the community.HMP Featherstone is a category C adult male prison which has a team of one&nbsp;Library Assistant and&nbsp;led by the Library Supervisor. It&nbsp;is a well-used and valued resource within the Prison and is currently open daily Monday to Saturday. Prison library staff offer both outreach / wing based and main library, service provision, supporting all prisoners with access to books, information &amp; resources.This part time pro rata 9 hour post usually operates on a Monday afternoon and evening and Saturday mornings. Shift patterns can be subject to change, including if the Prison regime changes in the future.Candidates should consider the location and travel / distance and the demands of the role and environment before applying.Main Responsibilities We aim to play a part in reducing reoffending and enabling prisoners in improving their prospects and situation whilst in custody and for a future on release in the community, linking with public libraries, and leading into resettlement.You will:<ul><li>provide and develop an essential service, encouraging and promoting creativity, literacy and reading for pleasure and learning.</li><li>actively engage with customers, to support them in using their library space, service and resources for their personal and professional development and benefit both short and long term.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will be:<ul><li>Positive, proactive, and passionate about reading, with strong face-to-face customer service experience.</li><li>Calm, confident, and resilient, with integrity and a strong work ethic.</li><li>Able to work independently and collaboratively across Library, Prison, and SCC teams.</li><li>Strategic and imaginative thinker who adapts well to change.</li><li>Eager to support and engage with customers and colleagues, striving to make a difference.</li></ul>Formal and informal personal and professional development and learning are a need and expectation, so this position would suit someone who is always keen to develop, diversify and learn for their own benefit and for the benefit of their role, team, service and customers.The role does require some cover of colleagues at other times outside the set core-shifts of this post, and so would suit someone with the availability and flexibility to accommodate this. It would therefore be beneficial if you are happy and able to travel and hold a current valid UK drivers license.If you have specific questions about the role, not covered in the advert or job description, you may contact Alan Smith <a href="mailto:alanG.smith@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alanG.smith@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>We intend to interview week commencing 9th February at the prison.This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service &nbsp;which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Vetting and checks including employment reference checks, will be undertake by the Prison / HMPPS and Staffordshire County Council.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead the Way in Sustainability – Join Our Recycling Revolution! Are you passionate about making a real difference to the environment and your community? As part of Staffordshire’s Sustainability and Waste Management Service, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a greener future. Our service is at the heart of responsible waste disposal and recycling, operating 14 household waste recycling centres and driving innovative solutions for waste treatment and recovery.We’re looking for a dynamic Team Leader to inspire and guide our dedicated team, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to sustainability, efficiency, and community leadership, this is your chance to make an impact where it truly matters.Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul><li>Run the Household Waste Recycling Centre safely, efficiently, and in line with environmental permits.</li><li>Provide clear, hands‑on leadership on site, setting high standards for customer service, safety and cleanliness</li><li>Supervise site staff, including completing inductions, managing absences, allocating daily tasks.</li><li>Encourage and enforce high recycling rates.</li><li>Open and close the HWRC in line with agreed opening hours, completing all required safety and site checks.</li><li>Monitor waste and recycling container levels and site stock, working with haulage contractors to ensure the site always has enough capacity.</li><li>Complete and maintain accurate records and paperwork, including Duty of Care documentation, waste transfer notes, consignment records.</li><li>Safely operate and oversee mobile plant and carrying out daily checks and reporting any faults or defects.</li><li>Enforce site rules, traffic management arrangements, and charging or permit policies to keep the site safe and well organised.</li><li>Supervise site users, contractors, and visitors to ensure health, safety, and environmental rules are followed at all times.</li><li>Record and report accidents, near misses, unsafe behaviour, or rule breaches in line with Council procedures.</li><li>Maintain high standards of housekeeping, keeping the site, buildings, and surrounding areas clean, tidy, and free from litter.</li><li>Keep daily site logs and visitor records as required for legal and operational purposes.</li><li>Work weekends and bank holidays and travel to other HWRC sites across Staffordshire when needed.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll need:<ul><li>Ability to safely operate site equipment and carry out basic daily checks.</li><li>Confident team leader, able to supervise and motivate staff.</li><li>Good communication skills and a helpful, customer‑focused approach.</li><li>Ability to apply site rules and health &amp; safety procedures fairly and professionally.</li><li>Well organised, able to manage a busy workload and adapt to change.</li><li>Able to complete simple paperwork and use electronic systems accurately.</li><li>Positive, reliable, and professional with a strong focus on safety and the environment.</li><li>Able to work weekends and bank holidays.</li><li>Willing to travel between HWRC sites across Staffordshire.</li><li>Physically able to work outdoors in an operational environment.</li></ul>Interview dates will be week commencing 2nd February.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so for an informal chat about the role please contact Danny Wraxton - HWRC Operations Manager at: <a href="mailto:catherine.mann@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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We are looking for an experienced senior lawyer to be a subject matter expert and principal solicitor in our Education and SEND team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop the team while helping to shape its future direction. You will oversee the delivery of legal services within the team and provide complex legal and procurement advice across all Council departments.We are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. Our legal department consists of 100 dedicated lawyers and support staff.We offer a diverse and rewarding caseload that allows you to apply your expertise in managing a range of complex legal matters.Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Providing complex legal advice to the internal client on various matters but especially focussed on SEND issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the existing Education and SEND team to ensure ongoing high performance and expertise in this area.&nbsp;</li><li>Responding to and managing a caseload of education related judicial review and other complex matters.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive (with practice/advocacy rights), Solicitor or Barrister with proven experience in Education law and particular specialism in SEND matters.&nbsp;We are also looking for you to have,<ul><li>Significant experience in a legal environment, with the ability to manage complex casework.</li><li>Strong mentoring and training qualities to support the progression and development of junior members of staff and professional growth. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Excellent communication skills, able to engage clearly and confidently across verbal, written, and digital platforms.</li><li>Ability to draft complex legal documents and provide accurate, high-quality advice.</li></ul>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Robin Longhurst, Deputy Legal Services Manager at: <a href="mailto:robin.longhurst@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">robin.longhurst@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>&nbsp;Interviews will be held: week commencing 2 February&nbsp;2026.We would also be happy to consider flexible working.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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The Commercial Contract Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts, throughout their lifecycle. Working with a variety of stakeholders, providers and partners, to drive continuous improvement, whilst building collaborative relationships.Staffordshire County Council spends over £500m pa on purchasing services and supplies. A significant part of that spend is managed within the Commercial Team.This role ensures providers meet their obligations for contract compliance, effective performance, efficiency, service outcomes and value for money. Keeping a focus on performance and quality, you will be responsible for maximising operational and financial performance whilst minimising risk, from contract inception to exit and re-commission. &nbsp;There are two permanent posts available, with flexibility for the right candidate:Post 1 – Full time (37 hours per week)Post 2 – Part time (22.2 hours per week)Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul><li>presently involve the contract management of adult social care and health services for adults.</li><li>manage a portfolio of contracts for their effectiveness, outcomes, service standards and value for money, with effective contractual governance.</li><li>design, develop, manage and monitor performance, outcomes and quality assurance frameworks.</li><li>ensure provider contract compliance, identify and address non-compliance.</li><li>draft, issue and manage contract documentation including variations, notices, finance schedules, specifications and performance standards.</li><li>establish effective working relationships and engagement with stakeholders to assess contracts, services, feedback and customer insight. Investigate complaints, disputes, respond to service failures and implement contingencies.</li><li>analyse, benchmark and report contract monitoring data to shape service improvements, monitor contract budgets and financial arrangements.</li><li>contribute to shaping service design, specifications, tender selection, assessing the impact of commissioning decisions, decommissioning and exit planning.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>a degree (level 6) or equivalent relevant experience</li><li>good knowledge of contract management processes</li><li>demonstrable experience of effective contract management, within a commissioning, contracting or procurement environment, aimed at improving outcomes for people</li><li>experience of managing relationships with external organisations</li><li>excellent literacy and communications skills. &nbsp;Including experience of producing clear, concise, high-quality reports and presenting information to different audiences</li><li>good IT skills and excellent numeracy and statistical skills, to gather and analyse complex data to evaluate options and translate into appropriate actions</li></ul>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th February 2026.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications. For more information about the role please contact: Cate Crawford and Deena Hughes, Commercial Team Leaders, via email: <a href="mailto:cate.crawford@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">cate.crawford@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> and <a href="mailto:deena.hughes@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">deena.hughes@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced and fully qualified, Specialist Teacher of the Visually Impaired (FTE) to join a large well-established local authority team. &nbsp;This is a peripatetic post supporting children and young people with vision impairment and their families in homes, mainstream, specialist settings across the age range 0-25. &nbsp;The Vision Inclusion Team operate as a county wide service but deployment can be flexible dependent on the needs/location of children and the skills/experience match of the appointee.Main Responsibilities You'll have:<ul><li>day to day responsibility for a designated caseload of visually impaired children / young people within a variety of settings which may include resourced schools.</li><li>to teach the relevant skills required (which may include individual teaching, support teaching, advisory, preparation of learning materials) ensuring maximum curricular access. &nbsp;</li><li>to work closely with agencies / other professionals to plan support, monitor and adapt the curriculum and set targets for individual pupils to promote inclusion. &nbsp;</li><li>to provide assessments of children, including the provision of advice for statutory assessment, annual reviews and monitoring progress through IEP targets. &nbsp;</li><li>to direct and supervise the Communication Support Workers (specialist TAs) involved with individual pupils.</li></ul>For qualified teachers without the mandatory qualification to teach visually impaired children, the key responsibilities would all be prefaced with ‘to assist with’.The Ideal Candidate You'll be a :<ul><li>Qualified and experienced teacher</li><li>Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (or willingness to train)</li><li>Knowledge and experience of working in mainstream and / or special schools</li><li>Knowledge and experience of working with children with a visual impairment</li><li>Experience of multi-agency working practices</li><li>Good communication and listening skills</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work independently</li><li>Flexibility to work in a variety of locations across Staffordshire</li></ul>Consideration may also be given to suitably experienced candidates who do not currently hold the mandatory qualification in vision impairment but are willing to train.For more details or an informal chat please contact: Donna McNaughton – Team Lead, Vision Inclusion Team on Telephone: &nbsp;01785 356830 / 07805826584 or Email: <a href="mailto:donna.mcnaughton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">donna.mcnaughton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held on 4th February 2026.Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.As part of our safer recruitment, and in line with<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6650a1967b792ffff71a83e8/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2024.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;Keeping Children Safe in Education</a>&nbsp; it is recommended that we carry out the following checks:<ul><li>online searches</li></ul> About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the community and would you thrive in a committed, friendly and supportive team? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive paralegal to work within our Litigation and Education legal teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local government, supporting vital services that protect and support local communities including Trading Standards and SEND teams. The role involves supporting on a wide variety of matters across both teams; including Court bundle preparation, liaison with external providers including Chambers, arranging panels and organising attendance, supporting with debt collection work and case administration and support. &nbsp;The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding cases directly impacting our people and communities in Staffordshire. You’ll be part of a wider Legal Services team committed to delivering high- quality legal services in the public sector. &nbsp;You will also have the opportunity of developing your knowledge and experience in two different areas of law within the wider contentious team.Staffordshire County Council genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. We genuinely invest in our employees, and our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and hybrid working (in an appropriate job role), employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Providing full administrative and practical support on a mixed caseload across primarily two different teams (Litigation and Education) including Court bundle preparation</li><li>Liaison with external providers including Chambers, arranging panels and organising attendance</li><li>Supporting with debt collection work and file administration and support.</li><li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording to maintain professional standards</li><li>Handling confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy</li></ul>&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a paralegal whose skills combine legal expertise with the personal qualities necessary to excel working in two different areas and supporting both the Litigation and Education teams:<ul><li>Strong organisational skills and a proficiency to record and monitor progress on existing excel spreadsheets&nbsp;</li><li>An ability to clearly, confidently, and effectively communicate&nbsp;</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail and ability to use own initiative&nbsp;</li><li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures</li><li>Experience of legal administration in respect of Litigation and/or Education work&nbsp;</li><li>A basic understanding of law relating to Litigation and/or Education&nbsp;</li><li>An understanding of the work done by this public sector service&nbsp;</li></ul>If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or you have any queries, please contact Lucy Daniels, Team Senior Solicitor Litigation <a href="mailto:lucy.daniels@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucy.daniels@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Wendy Lofthouse, Deputy Legal Services Manager, <a href="mailto:wendy.lofthouse@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">wendy.lofthouse@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.Interview date : 3rd February 2026&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Main Responsibilities As a member of the East Staffordshire district team, you will:<ul><li>Be a key worker for children and families leading on early help assessments and plans completing home and school visits.&nbsp;</li><li>Work collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.</li><li>Work&nbsp;with children and families including contributing to parenting assessments, support mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work.</li><li>Carry out work outlined within assessment and planning on specific topics with children and families (including but not limited to) staying safe, loss and grief, behaviour management, parenting support, attachment and exploitation.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul><li>direct experience of working with children and families including home visiting.</li><li>a Minimum standard of NVQ3 in respect of working with children and their families or equivalent, plus an understanding of child development and the knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, poverty and other vulnerabilities and how these impact on families.</li><li>the ability to communicate effectively with children, their families and carers.</li><li>the ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families and carers as well as being able to work effectively in conflict situations.</li><li>the ability to use IT systems and to keep effective records written to a good standard.&nbsp;</li><li>the commitment and ability to demonstrate restorative approaches when working with children and families.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Interviews will be held on 26th and 27th January. Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Emma Blinkhorn Family Practitioner Lead <a href="mailto:emma.blinkhorn@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.blinkhorn@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as Head of Libraries and Communities.Reporting to the Assistant Director for Culture, Rural and Safer Communities, you will provide strategic direction and leadership for our Libraries and Communities Service.You will be required to work effectively in partnership to transform libraries as community hubs while ensuring that the statutory library offer is high quality, legally compliant, reflective of community need and delivers wider county council outcomes.You will be based in Stafford with the opportunity to work from home subject to business requirements.Main Responsibilities Libraries and Communities are part of the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills directorate within the Culture, Rural and Safer Communities service area. Our libraries and community hubs are safe, welcoming spaces that enrich lives and strengthen communities by inspiring creativity, curiosity and connection.As part of Staffordshire County Council’s statutory library network there are 43 Libraries and 2 Mobile Libraries. 16 libraries are managed and delivered by the county council and 27 libraries are community managed. We also deliver a Prison Library Service which is externally funded. Within Staffordshire, the Libraries and Communities Service is embedded within our Cultural and Communities Strategies, helping people to get more involved and make a local difference.You will lead the implementation of a new libraries strategy to transform libraries into Community Hubs improving access to local services for Staffordshire residents, encouraging greater engagement with the community offer and enabling community hubs to support the delivery of the county council’s priorities.You'll also ensure efficient management of financial budgets and resources and will&nbsp;develop and deliver strategies, policies and effective partnerships to improve outcomes for Staffordshire residents by inspiring and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and value for money.The Ideal Candidate Ideally you'll have a degree or equivalent level qualification and should have extensive experience working in libraries or communities. An MBA or equivalent management qualification/experience is preferred. A Chartered Librarian or relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.You should also be able to demonstrate:<ul><li>Significant senior leadership experience within a local authority.</li><li>A thorough understanding of public libraries and communities with experience of managing a service area at a strategic level and working at an operational management level.</li><li>Excellent financial, analytical, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, build effective partnerships and lead teams in times of change.</li><li>Ability to think strategically with a creative and proactive approach to challenges, always operating with integrity and credibility.</li></ul>We’re happy to talk flexible working.If this sounds like a good match to your skills, we look forward to hearing from you. In return we can offer you an exciting and diverse role which is rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package within the high performing and supportive Culture, Rural and Safer Communities team.We propose holding interviews during weeks starting 2nd or 9th of February. Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so for an informal chat about the role please contact Catherine Mann, Assistant Director for Culture, Rural and Safer Communities at: <a href="mailto:catherine.mann@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">catherine.mann@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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We are looking for an experienced senior lawyer to lead our Contracts and Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop the team while helping to shape its future direction. You will oversee the delivery of legal services within the team and provide complex legal and procurement advice across all Council departments.We are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. Our legal department consists of 100 dedicated lawyers and support staff.We offer a diverse and rewarding caseload that allows you to apply your expertise in managing a range of complex legal matters.Benefits include:- &nbsp;Pension scheme with up to 29.6% employer contribution.- Flexible working arrangements.- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the existing Contracts and Procurement team to ensure high performance and professional growth.</li><li>Providing complex legal and procurement advice to clients on various matters relating to all Directorates of the Council.</li><li>Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of complex agreements including frameworks, services contracts, ICT contracts, social care contracts, collaboration agreements, section 75 agreements and various central and local government grant funding arrangements and loan agreements including Subsidy Control considerations.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive (with practice/advocacy rights), Solicitor or Barrister with proven experience in Contracts and Procurement and the ability to lead a team.We are also looking for you to have,<ul><li>Significant experience in a legal environment, with the ability to manage complex casework.</li><li>Strong leadership qualities to mentor, supervise, and manage team members, ensuring high performance and professional growth.</li><li>&nbsp;Excellent communication skills, able to engage clearly and confidently across verbal, written, and digital platforms.</li><li>Ability to draft complex legal documents and provide accurate, high-quality advice.”</li></ul>If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or require any more information, please contact Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager on 01785 854186 or <a href="mailto:imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held: week commencing 2 February&nbsp;2026.We would also be happy to consider flexible working.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. We support and retain our lawyers, trainees and support staff by offering a wide variety of work, an extensive benefits package and offering training and mentoring to aide progression. We want everyone to enjoy their work, feel challenged and appreciated for what they do, and positively contribute to making a difference to the lives of the people of Staffordshire. People are often unaware that Legal Services support the Council to fulfil every function when delivering its agenda and priorities, in addition to the Staffordshire pension fund, and a wide range of external clients. This keeps the work interesting, challenging and often high value and high profile.We genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. Our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and term time only working, agile working, employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.Main Responsibilities These will include delivering support in relation to Planning matters, as follows:-<ul><li>Advising on County Planning matters including applications received and work generated and planning enforcement.</li><li>Negotiating complex planning obligations on behalf of highway and education clients.</li><li>Giving advice in relation to a full range of often complex Local Authority statutory Planning functions</li><li>Managing client files in accordance with Lexcel requirements and supervising other members of the team.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive (with practice/advocacy rights), Solicitor or Barrister with:<ul><li>A comprehensive understanding of Planning law</li><li>An in-depth understanding of the work carried out within the public sector, although previous local government experience is not essential.</li><li>An ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate.</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures.</li><li>An ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity.</li></ul>&nbsp;‘We’re happy to talk flexible working’.If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role, or for an informal chat, please contact Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager at <a href="mailto:Imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or John Rowe, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place during week commencing 9 February 2026.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. We support and retain our lawyers, trainees and support staff by offering a wide variety of work, an extensive benefits package and offering training and mentoring to aide progression. We want everyone to enjoy their work, feel challenged and appreciated for what they do, and positively contribute to making a difference to the lives of the people of Staffordshire. People are often unaware that Legal Services support the Council to fulfil every function when delivering its agenda and priorities, in addition to the Staffordshire pension fund, and a wide range of external clients. This keeps the work interesting, challenging and often high value and high profile.We genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. Our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and term time only working, agile working, employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave. Main Responsibilities These will include delivering support in relation to Highway and Planning matters, as follows:-<ul><li>Advising on County Planning matters including applications received and work generated and planning enforcement.</li><li>Negotiating complex planning obligations on behalf of highway and education clients.</li><li>Negotiating highway agreements on behalf of highway clients.</li><li>Giving advice in relation to a full range of often complex Local Authority statutory Highway and &nbsp;Planning functions</li><li>Managing client files in accordance with Lexcel requirements and supervising other members of the team.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive (with practice/advocacy rights), Solicitor or Barrister with:<ul><li>A comprehensive understanding of Highway and Planning law</li><li>An in-depth understanding of the work carried out within the public sector, although previous local government experience is not essential.</li><li>An ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate.</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures.</li><li>An ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity.</li></ul>&nbsp;‘We’re happy to talk flexible working’.If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role, or for an informal chat, please contact Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager at <a href="mailto:Imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or John Rowe, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interviews will take place during week commencing 9 February 2026.&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Join Staffordshire County Council and help us deliver our vision for an innovative, ambitious and sustainable County, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. &nbsp;As an Executive Support Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting our Senior Leadership Team and contribution to thriving communities.Are you an organised, proactive professional ready to make a real impact? &nbsp;We are seeking an experienced Executive Support Officer permanent, 27 hours a week, ideally over 4 x days (Monday to Thursday), however, we are happy to have a conversation to discuss flexible working.The role is primarily office based with flexible home working arrangements based on business needs.Main Responsibilities You will work closely with our Senior Leadership/Wider Leadership Teams, providing an exceptional level of support and regularly engage with colleagues across the Council.If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Staffordshire County Council, we want to hear from you!Some of your responsibilities will include:-<ul><li>Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Leadership Team/Wider Leadership Team.</li><li>Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage complex workloads and diaries and prioritise effectively.</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.</li><li>Coordinate and organise meetings, including preparing agendas and taking action notes/minutes.</li><li>Assist with projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have:-<ul><li>Proven experience in an executive support or similar role.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Strong organisational abilities.</li><li>Proactive mindset.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Experience in taking action notes of meetings, some of these being in-house and multi-agency meetings.</li><li>The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Commitment to continuous professional development.</li></ul>For an informal chat about the role please contact Denise Hasketh, Team Leader - denise.hasketh<a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov</a><a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">.uk</a>Interviews will take place face to face at Staffordshire Place 1 on the 28th January 2026.&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Habilitation Specialist to join Staffordshire Vision Inclusion Team supporting Children and Young People from 0-25 across Staffordshire.You will be supporting vision impaired /blind students as part of the Specialist Teaching Support Service. &nbsp;Our large centrally based Vision Inclusion Team consists of Specialist Teachers, Communication Support Workers, Mobility Officers (1.6FTE), a VI Role Model, and an ICT Support Technician. &nbsp;We support children and young people 0-25 with a vision loss in a variety of settings including homes, nurseries, mainstream schools, colleges, and specialist provision. We maintain a strong commitment to multi-agency working, inclusive education, high standards of attainment, and quality of life experiences for all our pupils. Main Responsibilities Under the direction of the Team Lead for Vision Inclusion the main duties of a Mobility / Habilitation Officer are:<ul><li>Assess, plan, implement, and review training programmes for CYP with vision impairment (including those with complex needs) and include an integrated approach to the development of social and self-determination skills.</li><li>Implement and deliver all independent travel skills including use of public transport, cane skills and the use of electronic APP’s / devices.</li><li>Deliver Habilitation awareness training to a variety of settings / stakeholders building capacity across the LA.</li><li>Work in a range of environments, including the home and home area, educational, and public settings, working flexibly based around student and Service need.</li><li>Periodically review the Aims and Objectives for the delivery of Habilitation Training, taking account Delivery of Habilitation Training (Mobility and Independent Living Skills) for Children and Young People with Vision impairment (2011; 2021).</li><li>Maintain Continued Professional Development activities as prescribed by Habilitation VI UK or associated Professional Bodies to maintain competence and relevance. Flexibly</li><li>Maintain an awareness of current thinking, research, and relevant developments in Habilitation (mobility, orientation, and independence), to improve and further develop service provision.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll need:<ul><li>&nbsp;to hold the Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight Graduate Diploma and one or more of the following qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li> <ul><li>BSc Hons Top-up Degree in Habilitation Studies (BCU Birmingham City University),&nbsp;<ul><li>Rehabilitation Officer Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) – Working with Children with Visual Impairment,</li><li>or another nationally recognised qualification in habilitation training for children and young people with visual impairment.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>If you hold a Foundation Degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) or a Diploma in Higher Education in Rehabilitation Studies, you'll need to demonstrate a commitment to further study to achieve full habilitation accreditation.<ul><li>Experience working with children and young people aged 0–25 years&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of supporting students with vision loss and have a passion for inclusion, you will be confident in imparting your knowledge and expertise to a variety of stakeholders.</li><li>To be registered with an appropriate professional body upon appointment.&nbsp;</li><li>A ‘can do’ attitude and approach. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and committed person, who will work flexibly within a variety of settings to support a high quality, inclusive habilitation experience for children with vision loss. &nbsp;</li><li>A full UK driving licence or an alternative means of meeting the travel requirements is required, the post is designated as an essential car user and business insurance will be required.</li></ul>This role involves significant travel covering a large county area in all weather conditions, handling specialist equipment, and delivering practical habilitation training, so resilience and adaptability are key. This is a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference.For more details or an informal chat please contact: Donna McNaughton – Team Lead, Vision Inclusion Team on Telephone: &nbsp;01785 356830 / 07805826584 or Email: <a href="mailto:donna.mcnaughton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">donna.mcnaughton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held on the&nbsp;16th December.Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.As part of our safer recruitment, and in line with<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6650a1967b792ffff71a83e8/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_2024.pdf" target="_blank">&nbsp;Keeping Children Safe in Education</a>&nbsp; it is recommended that we carry out the following checks:<ul><li>online searches</li></ul> About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be innovative in their approach.  Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff, with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression.&nbsp;&nbsp;A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Legal Business Team.  We are a well-established small team providing support to Legal Services through the provision of quality administration.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will include,<ul><li>Producing accurate financial, case and performance reports to inform strategic decisions.</li><li>Analysing data from the case management system (Iken) and other sources to build tailored management information reports.</li><li>Overseeing and optimising case management and finance systems.</li><li>Delivering staff training on systems and procedures.</li><li>Responding to and resolving case management system issues, liaising with providers as needed.</li><li>Monitoring time recording and generating invoices for fee-earning work.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with Lexcel standards and supporting annual re-accreditation.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We would like you to have:<ul><li>Strong analytical and report-building skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.</li><li>Ability to prioritise your workload with exceptional planning and organising skills.</li><li>Confident presentation skills for a variety of audiences.</li><li>Ability to focus on complex tasks with a strong eye for detail and commitment to high standards.</li><li>Strong team-working skills, with the willingness and ability to collaborate on complex tasks.</li><li>Full proficiency in the MS Office suite.</li><li>Previous experience of using a Case Management System.</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact Stuart Betts, Business Team Manager at <a href="mailto:stuart.betts@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">stuart.betts@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Karen Hurst, Business Team Manager at <a href="mailto:karen.hurst1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.hurst1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interviews will take place on 5/6 February 2026.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Are you an experienced&nbsp;and committed Independent Chair / Independent Reviewing Officer?Our Safeguarding and Review Service&nbsp;comprises of a group of highly skilled and experienced workers who are committed to improving the outcomes for all children subject to Child Protection planning and our Children in Care.We have a permanent role based within our Burton office, however you will also be required to work across the County on occasions. &nbsp; Main Responsibilities You will:<ul><li>Strengthen our existing team of Independent Reviewing Officers and Conference Chairs by ensuring that plans for children fully reflect each child's needs, that all planning processes meet regulatory requirements, reflect best practice and maintain a focus on achieving best outcomes for the child.</li><li>Chair child protection conferences and statutory reviews to ensure that plans are child focused, robust, and achievable</li><li>Challenge if plans are not progressing or meeting a child’s needs and also to highlight and promote best practice and outcomes for children through use of the QA dispute &amp; resolution process</li><li>Work with the Service Leads in the development of best practice and monitoring of quality standards, highlighting themes or deficits in services provided by the Local Authority or external partner agencies</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>A professional Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England</li><li>Significant post-qualifying experience</li><li>Experience of being an IRO, Conference Chair or Team Manager&nbsp;</li><li>Sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation and statutory guidance&nbsp;</li><li>An unrelenting focus on achieving great outcomes for children and young people,&nbsp;using a solutions-focused approach to challenge and promote best practice</li><li>Ensure the child’s voice is heard and central to planning and decision making.</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;written and oral communication skills, including being able to analyse and evaluate information effectively and negotiate with colleagues</li></ul>In return, you will be a valued team member where you have the opportunity to shape and improve services for children. You will also be able to grow and strengthen your own personal development through Staffordshire's training package, having access to Research in Practice and Care Knowledge.&nbsp;For more information about the role please contact: Sarah Fox on <a href="mailto:sarah.fox@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.fox@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:kimberley.morris@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Interviews will be held: Friday 30th January 2026Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our Children in Care and Care Leavers Team covering Stafford and South Staffs, supporting care leavers aged 16 – 25 years old.&nbsp;Our dedicated leaving care service includes Social Workers and Personal Advisors who provide vital support and advice to our Care Leavers during their transition from living in care to adult life.You'll work alongside other professionals from a range of disciplines including, social workers, accommodation providers, housing, welfare benefits, mental health professionals, substance misuse services and employment support.Through these multiple relationships you will help prepare young adults to ensure they are supported within their journey to independence. Working within the corporate parenting principles you will empower young adults to develop skills to prepare them for their futures. &nbsp;This is a fixed term post for 9 months.Main Responsibilities You'll be passionate about ensuring this cohort of care leavers are offered the best opportunities possible to:<ul><li><ul><li>Engage in education, training and employment opportunities</li><li>Acquire budgeting and key life skills</li><li>Secure and maintain their accommodation and housing options</li><li>Live a healthy lifestyle and access all health services they require</li><li>Make good and positive use of community and leisure services</li><li>Promote their family and friendship links</li><li>Be aware of their responsibilities as citizens</li></ul></li></ul><h3> </h3>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent such as; Health and Social Care Level 3.</li><li>experience of working with teenagers/young adults or 1 year experience with Care Leavers.</li><li>knowledge of working with other agencies such as; housing, welfare benefits, social care, health and education.</li></ul>Don't feel you meet the requirement? We value transferable skills, experiences and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Rebecca Metcalfe on <a href="mailto:rebecca.metcalfe@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.metcalfe@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd February.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Are you a task focused, people person who loves to learn and gain new skills? Do you enjoy getting through your list of varied tasks each day? And where needed do you like speaking to or emailing people to help you in completing those tasks? Then this is the role for you!As an Apprentice Recruitment Administrator, you’ll be involved in all aspects of the recruitment process and wider activities to help us to attract and retain the best people in the jobs here at the council. Whilst in post you’ll also be completing your apprenticeship level 3 in Business Administration worth £5,000 and paid for by us!So, we’re looking for someone who wants to earn as they learn their new skills and someone who is enthusiastic about providing a great experience for customers. This means talking to lots of different people, writing emails to confirm with them what we need them to do and tracking all of this in appropriate Microsoft applications and recruitment related systems.The work we do aligns directly to one of the key measures for the council – Time to hire. This means we need to process our work in line with clear timescales making sure our work is of high quality and meets with all relevant policies and the law.Main Responsibilities Your main responsibilities in this post which you will be supported to be able to complete will include:<ul><li>Complete all administration tasks related to our end-to-end recruitment processes such as posting adverts, processing employment checks, assisting hiring managers and maintaining our recruitment system in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Record all work accurately within the relevant systems and excel trackers we use to ensure we can easily understand progress of each candidate or job vacancy</li><li>Supporting the Resourcing Advisors with general administration and recruitment-based activities such as jobs fairs/events, campaigns, social media and pulling together data and insight</li><li>Provide advice and support to managers in accordance with the Council’s recruitment and selection processes and policies</li><li>Be customer service focused and able to deal with recruitment enquiries from candidates, always representing the Staffordshire County Council employer brand</li><li>Be a great communicator who can build relationships with hiring managers and candidates</li><li>Be a champion for inclusive recruitment to ensure fair and equal opportunities for all</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role you’ll need to have:<ul><li>Educated to GCSE level including English &amp; Mathematics (or equivalent qualification)</li><li>Experience in an office environment or an understanding of what working in an office environment involves</li><li>A clear interest in processes relating to people, recruitment and the law.</li><li>Good IT skills, know how to do the basics in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Teams, Excel</li><li>Be able to spot something which doesn’t look quite right, or out of place (attention to detail) with the ability to work to deadlines</li><li>Supporting customers by talking on teams calls and also writing and sending emails</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and understand that being a team player supports the overall performance of the team</li></ul>&nbsp;What you’ll get from usYou’ll of course achieve your level 3 in Business Administration which will be delivered by a training provider remotely meaning you can do this from home/office using your work equipment, more information can be found here -<a href="https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0070-v1-0" target="_blank">Business administrator / Skills England</a>You’ll also be part of a super supportive team, and we’ll make sure we give you a great induction to our systems and processes and help you develop your skills in the human resources/people services sector whilst you gain your qualification.For more information about the role please contact Emily Smith - <a href="mailto:emily.smith@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">emily.smith@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date 18th January 2026Recruitment processFirst stage will be your application form where we will ask a couple of questions about why you have applied for the role and what you think you can bring.If we receive a high volume of applicants the next stage may be an automated video interview where we will send you a couple of questions for you to reply to with recorded video answers.Final stage will be an in person assessment at our Stafford office which will include some interview questions and a quick task to test some of the skills needed for the basic elements of the role.Final stage interview and assessment will be held week commencing 26th January 2026About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive in varied environments and enjoy flexible working hours? If so, this is your opportunity to play a key role in one of life’s most meaningful occasions.We’re looking for enthusiastic Registration Officers to deliver exceptional ceremonies across Staffordshire. In this role, you’ll:<ul><li>Be part of life’s biggest milestones – helping couples celebrate their special day.</li><li>Work flexibly – enjoy variable hours on a zero-hours basis, perfect for balancing other commitments.</li><li>Travel across beautiful Staffordshire locations – no two days are the same.</li><li>Bring professionalism and care – ensuring every ceremony meets legal requirements and exceeds expectations.</li></ul>You’ll need excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt sensitively to the needs of the public. Above all, you’ll take pride in delivering a high-quality service that makes every ceremony truly memorable. Main Responsibilities As a Registration Officer, you will:<ul><li>Conduct and register marriage and civil partnership ceremonies in line with legal requirements.</li><li>Conduct Citizenship Ceremonies in line with legal requirements</li><li>Conduct discretionary ceremonies such as vow renewal and naming ceremonies.</li><li>Provide a professional, high-quality service that ensures every ceremony is memorable.</li><li>Work across a range of beautiful venues throughout Staffordshire.</li><li>Handle all legal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Offer sensitive, supportive guidance to couples and their guests.</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work within a legal framework.</li><li>Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends and bank holidays.</li><li>Confidence in public speaking&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service</li></ul>Video shortlisting will take place during week commencing 19 January 2026 for a period of two weeks.&nbsp;Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.Please see the video for further information relating to the role.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Sam Jones (Ceremony Team Leader at: ceremonysupport<a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Our Family Practitioners play a key role in working with children and families to support children to remain within their families. Providing crisis intervention and working collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.You'll be expected to undertake flexible, creative and imaginative approaches to support children, young people their families whilst underpinning our restorative approach.Core hours are 37 hours each week Monday - Friday travelling around Burton &amp; Uttoxeter in East Staffordshire.You may need to be available outside of traditional working patterns including evening and weekends to provide support to children, families and carers when it is needed.Main Responsibilities As a member of the East Staffordshire district team, you will:<ul><li>Be a key worker for children and families leading on early help assessments and plans completing home and school visits.&nbsp;</li><li>Work collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.</li><li>Work&nbsp;with children and families including contributing to parenting assessments, support mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work.</li><li>Carry out work outlined within assessment and planning on specific topics with children &amp; families (including but not limited to) staying safe, loss and grief, behaviour management, parenting support, attachment and exploitation.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul><li>have direct experience of working with children &amp; families including home visiting.</li><li>hold a Minimum standard of NVQ3 in respect of working with children and their families or equivalent, plus an understanding of child development and the knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, poverty and other vulnerabilities and how these impact on families.</li><li>have the ability to communicate effectively with children, their families and carers.</li><li>have the ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families and carers as well as being able to work effectively in conflict situations.</li><li>have the ability to use IT systems and to keep effective records written to a good standard.&nbsp;</li><li>have the commitment and ability to demonstrate restorative approaches when working with children and families.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.For more information about this role please contact Mary Stephens 07814 192 990 <a href="mailto:mary.stephens@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">mary.stephens@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or if I'm on leave call duty 01283 239617 and ask to speak to the Family Practitioner Lead.&nbsp;Interviews will be held in Burton Grange Street Office on 26th and 27th Jan 2026.&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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