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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 are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of&nbsp;working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.This role is a hybrid, meaning you will be&nbsp;is able to utilise flexible and mobile working. However&nbsp;many services and customers span across the County and therefore you may be required to work at any location in Staffordshire.You will be based in Tamworth in the Children in Care team.Main Responsibilities As an Advanced Social Worker in the Children in Care team you’ll :<ul>
<li>be key in the support and coaching you’ll help us to provide to our Social Workers.</li>
<li>encourage and ensure that there’s a focus upon quality of practice but also on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</li>
<li>Manage a complex allocation of children</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 Children in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate team group supervision</li>
<li>Promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li>
<li>Ensure the team work 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 a:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with&nbsp;post qualifying experience</li>
<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to a 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.“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Heather Kliner at &nbsp;<a href="mailto:heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place week commencing w/c 28 July 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.

Children's Advanced Social Worker

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Marlfields Primary is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced temporary full time Teaching Assistant to work within our EYFS team from September 2025. &nbsp;&nbsp;This is a full time (32.5 hours), term time plus insets, Grade 4 temporary position for 1 year.
You must be experienced in working with EYFS children in a school setting and would ideally hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent.
You will need to demonstrate:
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<li>your ability to work as part of a very enthusiastic team</li>
<li>commitment, flexibility and energy</li>
<li>excellent behavioural management skills</li>
<li>a knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment</li>
<li>a drive to want to undertake suitable training for your own professional development</li>
</ul>
Your responsibilities will include: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>alongside the teacher provide a warm, inclusive, caring and safe environment for our EYFS children to learn and thrive in</li>
<li>assist in maintaining of a positive and consistent classroom behaviour strategies through the implementation of the school’s behaviour management strategies</li>
<li>provide support to pupils to achieve learning goals e.g. leading small group activities and phonic sessions, including for those with additional needs.</li>
<li>supervise pupils for a particular curriculum activity under the guidance of a qualified teacher</li>
<li>assist the teacher with the planning and resourcing of learning activities</li>
<li>assist with the day-to-day routines of a classroom</li>
<li>assist the teacher in monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed.</li>
</ul>
The closing date for this post will be 9am Wednesday &nbsp;9th July 2025 and interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 14th July 2025.
Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to make an appointment on <a href="mailto:admin@marlfields.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@marlfields.cheshire.sch.uk</a> or 01270 633120

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We have an exciting opportunity for two highly motivated individuals to join our Internal Audit Team in the senior position of Auditor. You would support the service in the delivery of a comprehensive and varied range of internal audit services on behalf of the Council and our external clients, undertaking complex reviews and providing advice across all levels of the organisation.The Internal Audit Service is the key player in influencing and informing the decision-making process on the control environment of the County Council and its partner organisations to provide a primary source of assurance on strategic and operational objectives to ensure organisational outcomes are achieved.We offer flexible working arrangements including hybrid working to support a good work life balance and needs of the service.Main Responsibilities As a senior member of the team you will be reporting directly to an Audit Manager, you will be responsible primarily for carrying out a range of complex systems based audits across the Council and project support work within agreed timescales and to quality standards.&nbsp;Your role would also include&nbsp;<ul>
<li>working with stakeholders across the Council and Partner Organisations, including Members, Directors and Senior Management</li>
<li>undertaking the supervision and support of other team members</li>
<li>support both counter-fraud and special investigations work under the direction of the Counter Fraud Audit Manager.</li>
</ul>Please see the Job Description attached for a full description of the key accountabilities for this role.The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have risk-based audit and advisory experience together with a proven ability to deliver a planned programme of work. We want you to be attuned to the challenges of emerging risks, technologies and innovation and at the same time have the ability to assist in safeguarding processes and assets as management pursues new methods of creating and delivering value across Staffordshire County Council’s business operations.&nbsp;We are looking for you to demonstrate the following attributes;<ul>
<li>Be CCAB qualified (preferably CIPFA), or CMIIA qualified;</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey detailed information to individuals at all levels of the organisation:</li>
<li>An eye for detail and a strong attention to accuracy;</li>
<li>Need to possess a thorough and logical approach and be comfortable working on&nbsp;own initiative to meet critical deadlines;</li>
<li>Proven relevant experience in a previous audit environment, providing impactful assurance and advisory services; and</li>
<li>Ability to anticipate risks and issues that could affect the organisation’s ability to reach its goals.</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held week commencing 21 July 2025.&nbsp;For any further information or if you have any questions, please contact Susan Bluck at <a href="mailto:susan.bluck@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">susan.bluck@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Deborah Harris @ <a href="mailto:deborah.harris@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">deborah.harris@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're closely connected to what we do: we’re here to work with our communities and to make a difference.&nbsp;We’re exploring new ways of working with adults with a learning disability and/or autism and it's allowed us to create some exciting new opportunities for our staff including increasing access to post-registration training and our unique Social Work Learning Academy.&nbsp;We're proud of the work that we do and when you join our team, you'll be enabling the people we support to live their best life.&nbsp;This is a hugely diverse social work role. No one day is the same! You’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment and joy, and your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.&nbsp;Our current vacancies are located within:Neurodiversity Team- based in Stafford or East StaffordshireAdult Learning Disability South- based in South Staffordshire and East Staffordshire.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities As a Social Worker in this team, you’ll:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Have a passion for supporting adults to achieve their full potential and want to gain further experience in improving outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have the chance to support adults from the very start of their journey, reviewing their goals and ambitions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Continue to promote independence and opportunities, ensuring that these have positive outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Undertake assessments, support planning, review and case management to support adults with a learning disability and/or autism ensuring that they, their families/carers and the people important to them are supported to live the life that they want to live.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate It goes without saying, you will need a professional social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS) or other social work qualification certified by Social Work England.You’ll be:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Motivated by the purpose of your role – to help and support others. &nbsp;</li>
<li>A real team player, you’ll be able to flex to the needs of the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A proven track record of a person centred, and asset focused outlook and you’ll have high professional standards.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;What you’ll get from us&nbsp;You’ll receive professional supervision and be working in a team of high performing, dedicated and most importantly - friendly colleagues.&nbsp;In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level within an exciting, progressive and diverse service.If you require any further information about this role, please contact Rebecca Whiteman, Service Lead: <a href="mailto:rebecca.whiteman@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.whiteman@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:rebecca.whiteman@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Interviews will be held: Week commencing 28 July&nbsp;2025*Sometimes we can get a lot of applications for our vacancies so please don't wait to apply as we may need to close the advert early*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.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.

Social Worker - Adult Learning Disabilities

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plumbing &amp; Heating Senior Repairs Technician with a strong background in plumbing and heating systems to join our dynamic property maintenance team. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of repair and customer satisfaction across tenanted properties.
&nbsp;You will be required to
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<li>Carry out repairs, installations, and maintenance of domestic plumbing and heating systems</li>
<li>Diagnose faults and provide effective solutions with minimal disruption to residents</li>
<li>Lead and mentor a team of technicians, ensuring compliance with Gas safety regulations</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of work completed using mobile technology</li>
<li>Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and contractors to deliver high-quality service</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 13 July 2025
Interview date: 22 July 2025

Senior Repairs Technician - Plumbing & Heating

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Do you have a passion for animal care and supporting young people in an educational setting?
The Axis Academy are seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Farm Caretaker to manage and maintain our developing school farm which is designed to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves supporting the Outdoor Learning Mentor with animal care, farm maintenance and compliance with UK animal welfare and health &amp; safety policies.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in an educational setting and helping students engage with animals and nature in a therapeutic and educational environment.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with students and staff under the direction of the Outdoor Learning Mentor to support the needs of the farm.
Our farm currently has goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs with the prospect of additional animals in the autumn term. We do not expect the successful applicant to have experience with these animals because full training and support will be provided; our expectation is that you have a love of animals as we do.
This position will require limited weekend work to check and feed the animals. Hours will be fairly flexible depending on the needs of the farm and will be discussed at interview.
In addition to the 16 hours available for this position, there may be the possibility of an additional 10 hours available supporting teachers to prepare for lessons. Again, this can be discussed further with you.
We warmly welcome visits to our school so you can experience first-hand the inspiring atmosphere and supportive environment at The Axis Academy. To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01270 304074 or email <a href="mailto:admin@theaxisacademy.org" target="_blank">admin@theaxisacademy.org</a>.
For more details and to apply, please follow the link below. Together, let’s make a difference.

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County Fleetcare are seeking a proactive and experienced Finance &amp; Administration Manager to lead our financial operations and administrative functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the strategic and operational success of a service that supports both the Council and the wider community.County Fleetcare is a vital trading service within the Council, responsible for the procurement and maintenance of the Council’s fleet. Supporting a wide range of services—from Highways and Libraries to Countryside Management—County Fleetcare also serves external public sector clients, including schools, academies, and other local authorities. Operating from a dedicated premises in Stafford, the service plays a key role in keeping essential services moving across the county.Main Responsibilities 
As Finance &amp; Administration Manager you will: 
<ul>
<li>Lead and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</li>
<li>Oversee administrative processes to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</li>
<li>Work closely with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies.</li>
<li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of high-quality services to internal departments and external clients.</li>
<li>Lead procurement activities, including contract negotiation, supplier management, and ensuring value for money in all purchasing decisions.</li>
<li>Oversee the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency.</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to bring your financial expertise and strong leadership skills, as well as:<ul>
<li>Proven experience in financial management, preferably within a public sector or service-based environment.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>A relevant finance qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA).</li>
<li>Experience managing contracts and supporting administrative functions.</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held weeks commencing 21st July 2025.This is a permanent, full time role working 37 hours per week Monday - Friday with consideration for flexible working. The role is based at County Fleetcare in Stafford.&nbsp;Prior experience in fleet or transport operations is not required, as we will provide comprehensive training to help you master the subject area. We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Robert Page, Fleet &amp; Engineering Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Robert.Page@Staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.Page@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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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the permanent role of Team Manager in the Children’s Disability Team. This post is based in Newcastle, covering the Newcastle and Moorlands Districts.&nbsp;There are four Children’s Disability teams across the County, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.&nbsp;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 workFlexible working is an option and also hybrid working is in place.&nbsp; Main Responsibilities You will be:<ul>
<li>leading a team of practitioners and manage the day to day practice and the safe allocation of work.</li>
<li>leading on the delivery of the statutory responsibilities relating to children’s safeguarding under the relevant legislation.</li>
<li>providing the highest level of professional leadership, motivation and direction to a team&nbsp;</li>
<li>ensuring that effective professional practice and supervision is delivered throughout the team&nbsp;</li>
<li>identifying and embed service improvements through audits, quality assurance, identifying training, benchmarking and the interpretation and dissemination of legislation</li>
<li>participating&nbsp;and work in partnership through relevant boards, e.g. LSCB, Children’s continuing care, partnership committees, locality arrangements and other meetings as necessary</li>
<li>maintaining, developing and contributing to internal, local, regional, national and multi-agency partnerships to influence, support and maintain best practice</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;experience of working at a senior level within a local authority ·</li>
<li>Knowledge of Disability and systems that impact on this.</li>
<li>knowledge of managing social workers and others within a single or multi-professional team ·</li>
<li>experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams in a partnership environment · Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation in relation to the children’s’ social care system ·</li>
<li>experience in managing budgets effectively ·</li>
<li>proven ability to quickly build and manage strong credible stakeholder relationships</li>
<li>excellent supervision skills and an ability to enable practitioners to utilise reflective practice</li>
<li>an ability to deal with a range of issues and conflicting demands and deadlines</li>
<li>proven ability to influence decision makers ·</li>
<li>ability to work collaboratively with teams and partners.</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held during the week starting 21st July 2025&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Mel Rushton, Disability Lead at: <a href="mailto:melissa.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melissa.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Tracey Challinor, District lead at: <a href="mailto:tracey.challinor@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracey.challinor@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.

Children's Disability Service Team Manager

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Trust English Lead
Champion Literacy, Drive Standards, and Shape the Future Across the YES Trust
Flexible start date - September 2025 or as agreed
Contract: permanent, termtime plus&nbsp;
Location: Hybrid, working across the YES Trust Schools (base - negotiable based on candidate location)&nbsp;
The Youth Engagement Schools Trust is looking for an experienced and visionary&nbsp;English specialist&nbsp;for a&nbsp;trust-wide leadership role&nbsp;that combines curriculum design, quality assurance, and strategic influence. This is a key opportunity to be part of the&nbsp;newly formed School Improvement Team&nbsp;at The YES Trust — a growing, values-driven multi-academy trust that places&nbsp;children at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;At The YES Trust, we believe that&nbsp;education transforms lives&nbsp;— particularly for learners who have faced challenges in mainstream settings. We are committed to our trust values that embody everything we do:
<ul>
<li>Providing&nbsp;child centred&nbsp;education.</li>
<li>Developing&nbsp;authentic relationships.</li>
<li>Being&nbsp;adaptive &amp; sensitive to each pupil’s individual needs.</li>
</ul>
As Trust English Lead, you will bring these values to life through your leadership of English across our family of schools.
This is a trust-wide leadership post, responsible for:
Designing and leading a high-quality, inclusive English curriculum across key stages.
Conducting deep dives, work scrutiny, and lesson visits in preparation for Ofsted inspections.
Delivering bespoke CPD and coaching to support excellence in teaching and learning.
Monitoring performance data and pupil outcomes to inform strategy and improvement.
Acting as a key figure in the new School Improvement Team, working to the trust’s Director of Education
We’re looking for a credible, passionate and reflective&nbsp;subject expert&nbsp;who can lead both&nbsp;strategically and operationally. You will:
<ul>
<li>Be an outstanding English teacher with a deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.</li>
<li>Have experience raising standards through quality assurance and middle or senior leadership.</li>
<li>Be confident in interpreting the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and leading school readiness work.</li>
<li>Be highly skilled in CPD design, delivery and staff coaching.</li>
<li>Share and model our core values in every interaction.</li>
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To lead the strategic development, delivery, and continual improvement of the English curriculum across The YES Trust. The postholder will ensure high-quality teaching, curriculum innovation, and compliance with national expectations, including deep engagement with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework. They will also lead the delivery of CPD, monitor quality, and provide expert support to improve educational outcomes in English.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Curriculum Leadership and Development</li>
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<li>Lead the design and continual improvement of the English curriculum from KS2 through to KS4 for YES Connected.</li>
<li>Facilitate curriculum mapping, moderation, and cross-trust alignment.</li>
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<li>Quality Assurance and Ofsted Readiness</li>
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<li>Lead deep dives into English provision across the Trust in line with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.</li>
<li>Review lesson delivery, pupil work, and feedback to ensure consistency and excellence.</li>
<li>Support schools in preparing for Ofsted with evidence-based reviews and coaching.</li>
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<li>Teaching &amp; Learning</li>
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<li>Model exemplary English teaching and Team Teach where needed.</li>
<li>Promote evidence-informed pedagogical approaches aligned with the Trust’s teaching methodology.</li>
<li>Grow the trust’s capacity for specialist outstanding practitioners</li>
<li>Support in the teaching and/or delivery of online lessons for YES Connected.</li>
<li>Support in the teaching of English in trust schools as required.</li>
<li>Ensure assessment practices support pupil progress.</li>
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<li>Staff Development and CPD</li>
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<li>Design and deliver a CPD programme in English for Trust staff.</li>
<li>Lead INSET days, twilights, and ongoing coaching/mentoring.</li>
<li>Support ECTs and aspiring leaders with development opportunities.</li>
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<li>Data, Monitoring, and Impact</li>
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<li>Analyse data to identify trends and support schools in raising attainment.</li>
<li>Use data to inform Trust-wide English improvement planning.</li>
<li>Report regularly to the Director of Education on initiative impact.</li>
<li>Provide the Director of Education with summary reports for the schools’ Education Review Board meeting and attend as required.</li>
<li>Being jointly accountable for attainment in English in trust schools and YES Connected.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
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<li>Leadership and Collaboration</li>
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<li>Develop and Lead on the English Curriculum Network group across the trust.</li>
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<li>Work collaboratively with ECTs, English leads, SEND leads, and SLT.</li>
<li>Contribute to Trust-wide and school development planning.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Other Responsibilities&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Be aware of and comply with all Trust policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Trust.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adhere to and demonstrate through your work, the Nolan Principles (7 Principles of Public Life).</li>
<li>The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post.&nbsp; Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.&nbsp;</li>
<li>This job description is subject to review by the line manager in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements.</li>
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We are proud of our Trust and encourage applicants to view our website, contact us informally with any questions or to arrange a visit. Appointments can be arranged with our Director of Education.&nbsp;To arrange this please contact: <a href="mailto:doe@theyestrust.org" target="_blank">doe@theyestrust.org</a>. |If you require any technical assistance with the application, please email <a href="mailto:hr@theyestrust.org" target="_blank">hr@theyestrust.org</a>

Trust English Lead - YES Connected

Social Worker: Children In Care 16+ TeamX2 Social Workers (HBC7/8)X1 Advanced Social Worker (HBC9)Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?We are interested in hearing from dedicated Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team, working with adolescents including unaccompanied asylum seeking separated children.Our Team:The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care and Care Leavers are&nbsp;supported to achieve positive outcomes and&nbsp;support them in planning to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live&nbsp;independently.Your Contributions:As a social worker in the team&nbsp;you will be responsible for care planning for children in care aged predominantly 16 and 17 years of age ensuring they are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals.&nbsp;You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and&nbsp;support to our children and young people.The team works closely alongside the care leaving service with the Personal Advisors,&nbsp;Independent reviewing managers and outreach workers.The team specialises in conducting brief enquiries and age assessments where necessary for those children seeking asylum and age assessment training so experience within this area is desirable not essential, as age assessment training is provided to all social workers within the team.The team focus on those older adolescent children who need specific&nbsp;support in preparing them for independence when they turn 18 years of age and transfer from a Social Worker to a Personal Advisor.Young people transfer from frontline teams at the point of a permanency plan being&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;either within court or via section 20 Southwark judgement for homeless 16/17 year olds alongside unaccompanied asylum seeking children and transferring from within the service from the Children in Care wider team already with a plan of permanency.For the Advanced Social Worker position, we are seeking a candidate who can clearly demonstrate the experience, skills, and professional capabilities required of an Advanced Practitioner. Evidence of meeting these standards will be essential.Hours: 37Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Car leasing schemes</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:Grade HBC7 - £2,710&nbsp;Grade HBC8 - £2,710Grade HBC9 - £3,710&nbsp;Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps:Here at Halton&nbsp;we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy.&nbsp;This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions.&nbsp;You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are&nbsp;supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner.&nbsp;We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to&nbsp;support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and&nbsp;understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required.&nbsp;In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Wright - <a href="mailto:Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk</a>.Applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the&nbsp;individual.&nbsp;This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions.&nbsp;If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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