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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 have an opportunity for a Business Support Officer (PA to Social Worker), working within Corporate Operations, Business and Executive Support, Moorlands District Children and Families at the Leek Area Service Office. &nbsp;This is a full-time permanent position. &nbsp;We are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to support social work practitioners teams.&nbsp;The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.&nbsp;You will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service. &nbsp;Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will be to,<ul><li>Provide a high level of administrative support to Practitioners, as part of the Business Support Team, consistent with Directorate Standards and to improve and maintain information data on the Client Information System.</li><li>Be responsible for maintenance of children’s electronic records, creating and recording referrals, actioning step-up/step-down requests, transfer and closure of cases accurately inputting information into our Client Information System to ensure the district meets its relevant Performance Indicators.</li><li>Data cleanse and audit records to ensure accurate and complete records for performance management.</li><li>Co-ordinate the administrative requirements following a child’s entry into the care of Staffordshire County Council.</li><li>Support Practitioners in the use of PowerBI</li><li>Provide on the job IT training and support to Practitioners in all areas of our IT systems</li><li>Produce of high-quality word-processed documents.</li><li>Be responsible for the servicing of statutory meetings including sending out invitations, attendance and minute taking and the production and distribution of records to agreed timescales.</li><li>Process day to day financial transactions within the office in accordance with financial regulations.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have,<ul><li>GCSE English and Maths</li><li>IT Qualification (ICDL Advanced (L3)or equivalent)</li><li>NVQ 3 in Business Administration</li><li>Good written and oral communication skills</li><li>Experience of using Microsoft Office 365 and computer-based information systems in an office environment</li><li>The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.</li></ul>If you require any further information about the job, please contact Tracy Egan, Business Support Team Leader at <a href="mailto:tracy.egan@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.egan@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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Housing Policy, Performance and Complaints Officer
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Grade G: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum
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Post Number: CH031
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Permanent - 37 Hours per week
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Benefits to you:
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<li>26 days holiday rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous service </li>
<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted Leisure Centre Membership</li>
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As Housing Policy, Performance and Complaints Officer the postholder will assist in the work of the Housing Services team, including leading on the research and development of new strategies, policies and procedures. They will collect robust and accurate data to enable the Housing Services section to effectively monitor performance in all areas across the department. Whilst also administering the complaint handling function for the Housing department.
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Essential requirements for this role include: 
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<li>Have an understanding of current housing issues and social housing.</li>
<li>Experience of working in policy, performance or complaint management.</li>
<li>Flexible and adaptable approach, with an ability to switch between a variety of tasks.</li>
<li>Highly motivated self-starter, with an ability to plan and undertake own work programme.</li>
<li>Ability to understand complex issues and communicate to a wide range of audiences.</li>
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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
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To apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href="https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login" target="_blank">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a>
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Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href="mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number CH031.
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 30th January 2026.
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THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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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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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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<h4>General Manager - MyActive Leek</h4>
Salary:&nbsp;£35,679 Location:&nbsp;MyActive Leek Contract Type:&nbsp;Full-time, site-based Reports to:&nbsp;Head of Operations
Closing date:&nbsp;02/02/26 at 5pm
We’re looking for a General Manager who can lead from the front, bring our values to life, and help shape the impact this outstanding facility can have on the Staffordshire Moorlands community.
You’ll be the heartbeat of the centre, responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment where everyone feels supported to move more, feel better, and live well. You’ll lead by example, empowering your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
If you would like&nbsp;an informal chat about the role, please email Ian Sales via <a href="mailto:ian.sales@myactive.uk" target="_blank">ian.sales@myactive.uk</a>

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<h4>People Business Partner</h4>
Salary:&nbsp;FTE £38,000 (Pro rata) Location:&nbsp;MyActive Leek (opening 2026) - with travel across Staffordshire Moorlands and High Peak Contract Type:&nbsp;3 days per week (24hrs), or 4 days per week (32hrs) Reports to:&nbsp;Managing Director
Closing date:&nbsp;02/02/26 at 5pm
We’re looking for a people professional who can balance empathy with expertise, and who enjoys seeing the real impact of their work.
You’ll play a key role in delivering our organisational purpose by creating the culture and people practices that make MyActive a great place to work. This varied role will also provide trusted HR advice, support positive change, and make sure our people policies and processes are not just compliant, but meaningful and empowering.
If you would like&nbsp;an informal chat about the role, please email Lisa Bond via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alliancehr@myactive.uk" target="_blank">alliancehr@myactive.uk</a>


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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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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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We have 4 Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.These are small teams of highly dedicated Social Workers that support children and families to reach the best outcomes in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full. We also are supported by a team of skilled Family Practitioners who assist in facilitating behaviour management work and undertaking direct work.Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our County. They take pride in supporting children and families and we’re equally proud to help them give their best in whatever ways we can. That’s why you can expect everything from agile and flexible working options to exceptional learning and development if you join our team. You can also expect our commitment to creating the best service we can.Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges – but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.This role will be based at Tamworth.Main Responsibilities You will be:<ul><li>based within a small team of between seven and eight&nbsp;social workers.</li><li>holding and managing a workload of children and young people and prioritising all work</li><li>undertaking&nbsp;direct work with children and their families and their carers which provides high support and high challenge and aims to support families to find solutions to their own challenges.</li><li>providing high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Court’s, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Reviews and any other forum</li><li>maintaining client records&nbsp;</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul><li>be a Qualified Social Worker with post qualification experience working directly with children and families and be committed to supporting children to remain with their families.</li><li>be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>have excellent communication skills and &nbsp;the ability to build relationships with children, families and other professionals.</li><li>be a team player.</li><li>have the ability to engage and communicate with disabled children and be committed to ensuring the children on your case load receive the best quality service.</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.For more information about these vacancies, please contact Natasha Davies, Team Manager, on <a href="mailto:natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>, or 01785 895787Interviews are expected to take place on XXXXXXOur 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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Starting Salary: AG2 - £25,583-£27,254 per annum&nbsp;with the opportunity to progress within the role once fully trained
Full time - 37 hours per week - between 9am-5pm - Monday to Friday.
Part time hours minimum of 30 hours per week.&nbsp;
Contract- Permanent
Location: Leek &amp; Buxton
An exciting opportunity to come and work for the Customer Services Team within the Alliance of High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council,
As a Customer Service Advisor you will be the first point of contact for customers across the High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands by dealing with a wide range of customer enquires for all Council services via a variety of access channels (contact centre, face to face, email and correspondence).
The successful candidate will have call centre experience along with experience of delivering high quality customer service to internal and external customers with excellent communication skills and good IT experience of Microsoft packages.
For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: Karen Lomas (Head of Customer Services) -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:karen.lomas@highpeak.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.lomas@highpeak.gov.uk</a>

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The Staffordshire Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service is a dynamic team of professionals specialising in health and safety, fire safety, and occupational health. We provide responsive, supportive advice, guidance, and training to council services, schools, and academies as part of our traded offer. Our team is innovative, creative, and motivated, continually striving to develop health and safety standards across our organisation.We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to join our service. You will play a key role in driving the health and safety culture forward within a varied work environment, offering both responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact across a broad range of services.You will advise, monitor, and provide practical support to council services. This role will include advising on the risk management arrangements around social care including residential, community care and commissioned provider activities, alongside other general health and safety support to traded customers and partners.This role is based out of Staffordshire Place but will work across the county at customer locations to suit business needs. &nbsp;It is a full time role working Monday to Friday. As part of the role you will act as Forward Control Officer in emergency situations and may on occasion be called out of hours to assist with such duties.Main Responsibilities The main responsibilities of this role include:<ul><li>Provide professional health, safety, and wellbeing advice and guidance to County Council Service Managers partnership organisations and customers.</li><li>Carry out health, safety, and wellbeing audits and produce detailed reports.</li><li>Promote risk assessment principles and active accident prevention.</li><li>Advise on risk management arrangements for our Health and Care teams and services.</li><li>Contribute to continuously improving standards in line with legislative changes and best practice.</li><li>Assist and support managers with the development and monitoring of health and safety in their teams.</li><li>Deliver and assist in the development of training across all aspects of health and safety.</li><li>Act as the key advisor to nominated areas of responsibility (service, business unit,).</li><li>Lead or participate in allocated project work.<ul><li>Act as the duty officer for the service on a rota basis, providing first point of contact advice to all customers and reviewing incident&nbsp; reports submitted.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to meet the following requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.</li><li>Have corporate membership of IOSH.</li><li>Have comprehensive experience in a health and safety role.</li><li>Have experience of working in social care, health settings or similar relevant experience.</li><li>Have experience in audits, inspections, accident investigations, and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.</li><li>Be skilled in delivering health and safety training.</li><li>Be effective communicators, able to influence and use initiative to ensure compliance and continual improvement in a complex environment.</li><li>Be able to drive as travel across Staffordshire and occasionally outside the county is part of the role.</li></ul>Interviews will be held during the week starting 9th February&nbsp;For an informal chat about the role please contact Becky Lee, Head of Health, Safety &amp; Wellbeing at&nbsp;becky.lee<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.&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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