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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Decision Making Support team and we have four permanent G13 Senior Finance Business Partner roles.
The Decision Making Support Team is a key part of the Finance and Resources Directorate, providing strategic financial advice and supporting effective decision making across the organisation.
These roles will provide valuable financial support across all five directorates; Health &amp; Care, Children and Families, Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, Finance &amp; Resources and Transformation.
Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners and other senior colleagues, you will help the Decision Making Support team to ensure financial strategies are implemented and that financial resources are managed appropriately.
Staffordshire County Council is a well-run, financially stable local authority. If you are CCAB qualified, looking to start or progress your career at Staffordshire County Council, you are encouraged to consider a role of Senior Finance Business Partner.
We may be able to offer one of the roles on a part-time basis, depending on business requirements. If you would like to be considered for part-time hours, please indicate this in the Supporting Statement section of your application.
Main Responsibilities
The Senior Finance Business Partner role is a wide and varied role with excellent opportunities for partnership working and service collaboration.
The role involves,
<ul>
<li>working with external and internal stakeholders at senior management level to develop financial acumen of budget holders,</li>
<li>leading the setting and management of budgets, with varying risks and values,&nbsp;</li>
<li>ensuring the wider business plans and overall strategic plan are met.</li>
</ul>
It will also involve working alongside other specialist officers on strategic project work, developing business cases and supporting the delivery of a well run council through ensuring good financial governance.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for you to have &nbsp;Membership of a CCAB body preferably CIPFA and some post qualified experience is preferable.&nbsp;
This role would suit you if you,
<ul>
<li>have initiative and drive</li>
<li>are an excellent team player&nbsp;</li>
<li>can demonstrate an ability to; build strong, trusted, influential working relationships</li>
<li>manage others and organise and prioritise competing workloads, effectively.</li>
</ul>
“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;
It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place on 8th and 9th December with in person interviews in Stafford anticipated on 15th and 16th December. &nbsp;Interviews will include a short assessment / test as well as traditional interview questions.&nbsp;
For an informal chat about the roles, please contact Katharine Ross, Assistant Director of Finance at <a href="mailto:katharine.ross@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">katharine.ross@staffordshire.gov.uk&nbsp; or&nbsp;</a><a href="mailto:katharine.ross@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">07971883018</a> or Toni Thompson, Strategic Finance Business Partner at <a href="mailto:toni.thompson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">toni.thompson@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 communities
As 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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You will be:<ul><li>&nbsp;joining a small team of practitioners who sit within the Virtual School and work to support both education and social care colleagues in developing their relational and restorative approaches.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;work closely with the advisors and an Assistant Educational Psychologist to offer bespoke training packages to provisions across the county.</li></ul>Based in Stafford, we offer flexible working which supports a hybrid approach of working from home and attendance in the office. You will be required to travel across the county of Staffordshire, and occasionally further beyond.Package Description .Main Responsibilities You will:<ul><li>Support wraparound care&nbsp;settings&nbsp;from across the county to&nbsp;develop&nbsp;relational and restorative practice in their work community.</li><li>Co-produce with providers bespoke learning plans using Training Needs Analysis.</li><li>Offer training delivery and support with RRP approaches, including solution focused circles.</li><li>Work closely with the&nbsp;Assistant Educational Psychologist allocated to the project.</li><li>Signpost to other training offers, including RADY and Autism Inclusion.</li><li>Develop networking opportunities for Wraparound Care Providers and those that support them.</li><li>Link with the main Relational and Restorative Practice team.</li></ul>In addition, it is expected that you can:<ul><li>Ensure knowledge of research findings is&nbsp;up to date</li><li>Deliver&nbsp;Solution Focused Circle training</li><li>Offer information, advice and guidance (IAG) to individual practitioners around inclusion and/or SEND&nbsp;concerns</li><li>Support at events, including conferences, training and networking events</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul><li>Have a great knowledge of both the practice and theory of Relational and Restorative Practice</li><li>Be confident in delivering training as well as getting involved in developing our training materials, which is an ongoing element of the role.</li><li>Have substantial experience of working with children and young people in a variety of settings including Early Years and Primary.</li><li>You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how Relational and Restorative practice can support practitioners and children to prioritise relationships and deal with conflict when it arises.</li><li>Be confident to work individually, but also feel comfortable with working as part of a small, close-knit team.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;If you require any additional information regarding this role, please contact Adam Blundell at <a href="mailto:adam.pickering@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">adam.blundell@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Interview dates will be confirmed.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.

Relational & Restorative Practice Advisor

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The First Contact Service has 3 teams within the service. The teams engage with citizens of Staffordshire, carrying out strengths based, outcome focused assessments via the telephone and virtual technology. The Care Act 2014 compliant assessments determine citizens assessed eligible needs while promoting their assets and facilitating their independence. First Contact will develop care and support plans with people and work with Brokerage to put services in place to meet their residual eligible social care needs.The service delivers a single point of access for all age carers who are supported to access information, advice and guidance. Assessments for all age carers are undertaken in person across the county.The service also leads on Assistive Technology and the Quick Fix Fund supporting residents across Staffordshire as required.All that we do focuses on how we will develop the right culture, support and skills to keep making a difference for Staffordshire’s communities.Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul><li>Take responsibility for the provision of assessments under the Care Act 2014 inclusive of all statutory functions</li><li>Develop a collaborative relationship with adults and their circles of support in order to promote positive expectations of what they can achieve, understanding their talents, wishes and feelings.</li><li>Be part of the assessment process, undertake purposeful interaction with individuals, families and other professionals to understand the needs and strengths of the individual, their network of relationships and their capacity to consent.</li><li>Critically analyse information to understand risks and develop strategies to explain, avoid or manage risk appropriately.</li><li>Negotiate and agree appropriate, tangible and realistic outcomes with individuals and families identifying their strengths.</li><li>Collaborate with other professionals, within Adult Social Care or other organisations, in order to fully understand need and enable individuals to achieve their outcomes and to be as independent as possible.</li><li>Maintain appropriate professional records of all key discussions, findings, assessments, opinions (including factual basis) and decisions, including electronic client records and necessary performance data, in line with policies and procedures.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul><li>Assessment &nbsp;and risk assessing skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work under pressure&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005</li><li>Understanding of disability, older persons, carers and young carers and the impact for individuals, their families and society</li><li>Knowledge of adult physical, intellectual emotional and social development and family dynamics.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;If you require any additional information regarding this role, please contact Nicola Williams on <a href="mailto:nicola.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicola.williams@staffordshire.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>Interviews will be 3 December 2025.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Social Care Assessor

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Make a real difference where it matters most.
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career?&nbsp;
Join our dedicated Assessment and Staying Together Teams on a &nbsp;in Tamworth where your work will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and families. &nbsp;
This role offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community while benefiting from a supportive and adaptable working environment.
While flexible working arrangements are supported, you will be expected to work from the office or within the district an average of 3 days per week.
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.
To see more about working at Staffordshire 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>Lead on the delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the Authority relating to children’s safeguarding (in the broadest sense) under the Children and Families Act 2017 and it’s contextual framework through Working Together 2015 and other relevant legislation e.g. Education Act 1996, Children Act 1989, Adoption &amp; Children Act 2006 etc</li>
<li>Provide the highest level of professional leadership, motivation and direction to a team of qualified social workers, family practitioners.</li>
<li>Lead a team of practitioners and manage the day to day practice and the safe allocation of work and to ensure these are progressed in accordance with the statutory frameworks.</li>
<li>Ensure that effective professional practice and supervision is delivered throughout the team following the principles of the knowledge and skills statements for social workers and in adherence with Children and Social Work Act 2017</li>
<li>Identify and embed service improvements through audits, quality assurance, identifying training, benchmarking and the interpretation and dissemination of legislation</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
<ul>
<li>a professional social work qualification</li>
<li>an additional professional qualification in a related area or evidence which can demonstrate skills, knowledge and ability e.g. Practice Educator</li>
<li>experience of working at a senior level within a local authority</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.</li>
</ul>
“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;
Interviews will be held during the week starting 22nd December 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 &nbsp;Olu Kolawole, District Lead at: <a href="mailto:oluwemimo.kolawole@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">oluwemimo.kolawole</a><a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Fiona Creighton , Deputy District Lead at<a href="mailto:fiona.creighton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">&nbsp;fiona.creighton@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 communities
As 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 Social Work Team Manager

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Our Family Practitioners play a key role in&nbsp;working with children and families to support children to remain within their&nbsp;families. Providing crisis&nbsp;intervention and working&nbsp;collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.
You'll be expected to undertake flexible, creative and imaginative approaches to offering support to children, young people their families and carers whilst underpinning our restorative approach.
This may include being available outside of traditional working patterns including evening and weekends to provide support to children, families and carers when it is needed.
You will be based in Cannock, covering the Cannock Chase District (including - Cannock, Rugeley, Norton Canes, Heath Hayes).&nbsp;
Main Responsibilities
Our Family Practitioners are key workers for the children and families we support. In this role you’ll be:
<ul>
<li>leading on early help assessments and plans</li>
<li>working together with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care</li>
<li>contributing to parenting assessments, supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work</li>
<li>supporting on the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work you do with children, young people and their families</li>
</ul>
This role specifically is within a Social Work Duty Team.&nbsp;
The main functions of this role will be:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Supporting Social Workers to complete child and family assessments.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Completing direct work with children and their families for crisis prevention and conflict resolution.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
And through all this great work you do, you’ll be supporting children and families, with a restorative practice approach, helping them stay together where possible
The Ideal Candidate
<h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3>
You will have:
<ul>
<li>A minimum of NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience</li>
<li>Experience&nbsp;of supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work and being creative in the way that you work to engage children,&nbsp;their families and carers</li>
<li>Be flexible with working hours as there may be occasions where evening and weekend work may be needed</li>
<li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle</li>
</ul>
“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;
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 further information, please contact Jade Chapman - <a href="mailto:jade.chapman@Staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jade.chapman@Staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Interviews will be held on week beginning 1st December 2025.&nbsp;
This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.
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 communities
As 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.

Duty Family Practitioner

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It’s an exciting time to join our Highways Team here at Staffordshire County Council!&nbsp;Our vision is to help Staffordshire’s economy grow, so that everyone has the opportunity of a good job and good prospects in a beautiful, safe, accessible, vibrant, cultural, prosperous, business friendly and sustainable county.&nbsp;Staffordshire has great places and great connections, boasting the beautiful rural landscape of a shire county together with excellent transport links to major destinations across the country. &nbsp;We are committed to fixing more roads and improving transport and digital connections and we are making significant investment into the quality of our roads. To ensure we can deliver our ambitious Highways Transformation we are looking to grow our team of highway engineering professionals and develop talent for the future.&nbsp;Although your base will be in Stafford, we have highway maintenance teams working from a number of locations across the county and are able to discuss flexible working options and locations that might be applicable for this role. Main Responsibilities As a member of the Highways Maintenance and Network Management team you will:<ul><li>Receive, prioritise, investigate, and answer enquiries non routine and unplanned enquiries relating to highway drainage and other maintenance issues in an area of the county.</li><li>Conduct and co-ordinate investigations and apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify and prioritise solutions to highway drainage and other non-routine highway maintenance issues.</li><li>Prepare information for contractors to carry out required work, establishing and maintaining good relations to ensure that work complies with the requirements of contract documentation, there is good communication, relationships and quality assurance during through the work and that it is effectively managed through to completion.&nbsp;</li><li>Be responsible for project budgets for specific drainage and other minor capital maintenance works, ensuring estimated costs are accurate and best value, reviewing and recording compensation event changes. Support the development of capital forward programmes based on budgetary allowances.</li><li>Establish, develop and maintain effective communications with contractors, supply chain partners, County Councillors, customers and other stakeholders.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have experience in the management or delivery of reactive, routine and cyclical highway maintenance together with:&nbsp;<ul><li>A Degree or equivalent processional qualification in relevant discipline.&nbsp;</li><li>knowledge of statutory obligations of highway authorities, highway inspections and work identification procedures</li><li>understanding of design standards, design guidance and statutory requirements associated with highway drainage and other maintenance activities.</li><li>Ability to develop and maintain partnerships to support ongoing service delivery.</li><li>Good written, verbal and digital communication skills, with the ability to pitch communications at an appropriate level to the target audience&nbsp;</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&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 Anna Johnson or Simon Lilley at: <a href="mailto:anna.johnson@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anna.johnson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:simon.lilley@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.lilley@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>We are committed to flexible working, with options for working from home and office depot locations across Staffordshire.&nbsp;The interview date for this vacancy is Tuesday 2nd December 2025.&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;

Highways Maintenance Engineer (Routine)

Birmingham Children’s Trust is going from strength to strength. We are the largest provider of family support and social care services for children, young people, and families in the county. Our goal is to become a centre of excellence in both social care and family support. By choosing to work for us, you will be part of a supportive, dynamic service contributing to our service improvement journey to ‘outstanding’.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. We have a number of exciting opportunities within our Business Support Service for self-motivated Business Support Administrator, providing essential support to our practice staff members. We are looking to recruit a full-time Business Support Administrator whose role will be providing support to the Fostering Service. The fostering Business Support team play a crucial role in providing support to the Fostering Service, whose aim is to ensure provision of high-quality placements for children with foster carers where children can have every chance of a happy secure childhood and be supported to reach their aspirations and succeed in life. The main role of the Business Support Administrator will be providing support relating to Foster Carers annual reviews process, prospective foster carers assessments and administrating financial support to faster carers. The role also involves undertaking switchboard duties and post duties. You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our busy, dynamic, and growing Business Support Team. The permanent position is ideally suited to someone who has good customer care, organisational skills, communication skills, can problem solve, use their own initiative, and have great attention to detail. Experience of minute taking is desirable. Therefore, if you would to like to advance your career in a busy and supportive workplace, and are a ‘can do’ person, who is passionate about providing high quality service delivery and performance and have the skills and experience to work effectively within a dedicated team environment and are customer focused and able to deliver the role with a flexible approach please read on. About you :<ul> <li>Good literacy and numeracy skills </li> <li>Good basic IT skills </li> <li>Good Customer Care skills</li> <li>The ability to independently interpret and analyse information and facts to solve varied problems </li> <li>The ability to work under pressure including meeting deadlines and dealing with interruptions</li> <li>The ability to communicate in person and/or in writing, a variety of information to a rang of people </li> <li>The ability to manage a process, ensuring accurate and timely outputs</li> <li>The ability to work with some initiative and little supervision</li> <li>Ability to organise, support and appropriately document meetings ensuring timely and quality outputs</li> <li>The ability to cope with situations where there is an emotional demand arising from the work being undertaken</li> <li>The ability to work flexibly as part of a team environment, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision</li> <li>Experience of handling and processing manual or computerised information</li></ul>This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Business Support Assistant - FTC 12 Months

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? Make a Meaningful Difference – Join Eric Williams House as a Night Support WorkerEric Williams House isn’t just a care home – it’s a vibrant, specialist dementia care community where compassion, dignity, and person-centred care come first. We’re looking for warm, reliable, and proactive individuals to join our night team and help ensure safety, comfort, and continuity of care during the quiet hours.What Makes This Role Special?<ul><li>You’ll be a key part of our overnight care team – supporting residents with empathy, respect, and understanding.</li><li>Every shift is a chance to provide reassurance, calm, and skilled care to those living with dementia.</li><li>You’ll help create a safe, restful environment where residents feel secure and supported.</li><li>You’ll also support management with the smooth running of the home, overseeing staff and ensuring high standards are maintained.</li></ul>Your Working Hours:<ul><li>Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM</li><li>21 hours per week</li><li>Includes alternate weekends</li><li>Perfect for those who thrive in a calm, structured night-time routine.</li></ul>Your Impact:<ul><li>Leading and supervising a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.</li><li>Supporting residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing – including administering medication and responding to individual needs.</li><li>Promoting a safe and supportive environment, adhering to Health &amp; Safety and safeguarding guidelines.</li><li>Encouraging professional standards and positive team culture throughout the night.</li></ul>Important to Know:We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK over 20 hours.If you’re ready to bring your heart to work and be part of something truly rewarding, Eric Williams House is waiting for you.Please note, the salary advertised is a full-time salary based on a 37-hour working week so will pro-rata accordingly for this role.&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Apply now and help us make every night a safe and comforting one.Who are we looking for? Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities:Empowering Residents: Ensure that the rights, dignity, and independence of the people we support are promoted at all times. Uphold the principles of choice, control, respect, involvement, and empowerment, allowing individuals to take an active role in their own care and decisions.Emotional Wellbeing &amp; Consent: Respect and support the emotional wellbeing of residents in all aspects of care, ensuring they are involved in their care and treatment wherever possible. Encourage self-responsibility and seek informed consent in all decision-making.Creating Opportunities &amp; Choice: Help create opportunities that empower residents to achieve their personal goals and maintain control over their care decisions. Support them in making informed choices about the services they receive.Holistic Wellbeing: Promote physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing, ensuring individuals have access to local facilities, social opportunities, and community engagement.Personal &amp; Practical Care: Provide hands-on personal care and practical support, including assistance with dietary and nutritional needs, as well as ensuring that all support is delivered in a compassionate, respectful, and person-centred manner.Medication Support: Assist in the safe administration of prescribed medications in line with departmental policies and local protocols, ensuring strict adherence to medication management procedures.For further information please contact <a href="mailto:Terri.Hallinan@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Terri.Hallinan@coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Face to Face 3rd December 2025 &nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Night Support Assistant

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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

What is the job role? Based in a social care setting (PILS Team @ Wilfred Spencer Centre or Maurice Edelman Residential Home) and across the service, you would be part of a team providing administration support to Internally Provided Services.&nbsp;This varied role would cover a range of front and back-office admin duties including administrative support tasks to help run the unit, dealing and resolving queries over the phone or face to face,&nbsp;working with various Council ICT systems,&nbsp;inputting data for reporting purposes, maintaining computerised and manual filing systems, retrieving information as requested, and ensuring that information is kept up to date, handling monies,&nbsp;note-taking.We currently have three vacancies and all hours are worked over Monday to Friday:Post A - 21 hours at Wilfred Spencer Centre (Mornings)Post B - 21 hours at Wilfred Spencer Centre (Afternoons)Post C - 20 hours at Maurice Edelman HousePlease select on the application form which vacancy you wish to apply for, you can apply for one, two or all three of the vacancies.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We are currently looking for warm, positive and dedicated individuals to work in our Adult Social Care Internally Provided Services team, who can provide person centred support to adults and older people. &nbsp;&nbsp;In return, we would need you to have excellent communication skills, be flexible, good ICT skills, be able to deal with a diverse range of people, be able to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy when dealing with difficult service users, manage conflicting priorities and own workloads.Please note the salary advertised will be pro-rata to hours worked (21 or 20 hours per week).If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): TBCAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Senior Administrator

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. &nbsp;We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need.&nbsp;We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. &nbsp;We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. &nbsp;In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Nursery Workers</li><li>Teaching Assistants</li><li>Leadership/Management; and&nbsp;</li><li>Customer Care.&nbsp;</li></ul>We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop.&nbsp;Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. &nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? &nbsp;Full time, Term Time Only, 37 hours per week for 40 weeks.Adult Education at Southfields Old School is proud to deliver a vibrant and inclusive study programme for young people aged 16–24, including those with and without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).We offer a range of tailored pathways to support learners on their journey into employment, including:<ul><li>Supported Internships</li><li>Step into Work</li><li>Step into Your Future</li></ul>Our programmes are enriched with meaningful work experience opportunities, ensuring our learners are fully equipped for the world of work.We are excited to offer a permanent, term-time only role to support the delivery of our new employment-focused programmes. This role will be instrumental in helping learners both with and without EHCPs gain the confidence, skills, and experience they need to move successfully into employment.We're seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and committed to inclusive education and employment pathways.If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team that empowers young people and promotes independence through learning and employment, we’d love to hear from you.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We are seeking one enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to join our Study Programme team, working term-time only to support young people aged 16–18 and 19–24 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).Working closely with the Study Programme Manager and subject tutors, you will:<ul><li>Provide high-quality learning support to learners with EHCPs.</li><li>Assist learners who may experience anxiety about returning to education, helping them reintegrate with confidence and dignity.</li><li>Work alongside tutors to help learners reach their full potential — both academically and personally.</li><li>Maintain accurate learner records and individual learning plans, as directed.</li><li>Be part of a dynamic, supportive team addressing learners’ educational and pastoral needs.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to ensure appropriate support is in place.</li></ul>Key Requirements&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience working as a teaching assistant or in a role supporting young people, particularly those with additional learning needs.</li><li>GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or an equivalent qualification.</li><li>A commitment to inclusive education and a belief in every young person’s ability to succeed.</li></ul>This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people who may need additional guidance to succeed in their education and future employment.If you are passionate, patient, and ready to be part of a forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.On interview you will support a group of learners in the classroom for 20 mins followed by a 30 minute face to face panel interview.Interview dates: 27th and 28th November&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Learning Support Assistant - Study Programme

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

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

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

Our Values are:

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

What is the job role? Edge of Care is a service that will support young people at risk of entering care to stay with their families. We use evidence-based, models of practice and assist families to make significant, positive changes.&nbsp;You will provide intensive therapeutic and social care support to young people aged 8 – 18 and their families, usually over a period of 6 – 12 weeks. &nbsp;The work builds on a family’s strengths and introduces coping strategies. It mixes practical support with a strong challenge, to address complex and enduring needs.&nbsp;.As a Therapeutic Practitioner, you will take on a portfolio of cases, working directly and mainly with young people and foster families in their homes. Providing a flexible crisis response service with safeguarding at its heart, you’ll complete an initial assessment and develop strong skills in delivering intensive interventions.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? Are you innovative, positive, dedicated, and not afraid of change or challenge? &nbsp;Then help us to transform the lives and futures of children &amp; young people in a foster placement or at imminent risk of entering the care system. &nbsp;You will need to be committed, nurturing, and passionate about working with Children, Young people, and their families and be experienced in therapeutic approaches. &nbsp;You will need to have a reassuring presence, be calm in a crisis, and able to work with foster carer and families in their homes, helping them make the necessary changes to remain together as a family.You are a team player with a flexible approach, willing to work on a shift basis that includes evenings and weekends. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Burton on <a href="mailto:sarah.burton2@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.burton2@coventry.gov.uk</a>Interview date: 12th December 2025 About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Edge of Care Therapeutic Practitioner

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Coventry Register Office provides services that relate to the registration of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and conversion, and the performance of ceremonies.We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? We are looking to recruit a Ceremony Coordinator/Registrar to ensure high standards of customer care in the preparation and delivery of ceremonies and the associated paperwork. Assist in raising the profile and promoting the wonderful accommodation on offer at Cheylesmore Manor House. Your role will include meeting couples to discuss and create a bespoke ceremony, offering services available to enhance the day.A key aspect of this role is the ability to identify opportunities to promote and sell additional ceremony-related services and products, such as enhanced packages, keepsakes, or venue upgrades. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, confident in upselling, and proactive in contributing to income generation targets. Performance in this area will be regularly monitored and measured against agreed KPIs to ensure continued growth and success.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? If you are enthusiastic, innovative, forward-thinking and great with people, this could be the role for you. Excellent interpersonal skills, good public speaking, and the ability to produce work to a high degree of accuracy are essential for this role.&nbsp;The Ceremony Co-ordinators' regular working pattern will be on a two-week pattern. Monday to Saturday, followed by Tuesday to Friday.&nbsp;A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to learn about the assistance we can provide.&nbsp;Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document&nbsp;labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date: Tuesday, 9th December 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Registrar/Ceremony Co-ordinator

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of The Void and Decants Team.
We are looking for a passionate individual who is customer focused, a team player and wants help improve our local communities in Charnwood.
The Council is recruiting for a Joiner / Multitrader
You will be joining our empty homes (Voids) team and helping us to turn around empty properties quickly and at a high standard to be available for our residents to move into quickly. Good carpentry skills are essential from hanging doors to fitting complete kitchens. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate basic plumbing skills and be able to carry out wall tiling.
The benefits of working with us:
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<li>Agile working for many roles</li>
<li>Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 daysof leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays</li>
<li>Most services are closed over Christmas</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles</li>
<li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
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We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.
We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
About the Council 
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.
Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together
About Charnwood
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.
At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK.&nbsp; It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.
Charnwood is located in the centre of the country with rail, road and air links to the rest of the nation and the world beyond. Our investment brand inCharnwood describes the borough as being at the centre of innovation.
Our economy is increasingly diversifying, leveraging the incredible research that flows from the world class Loughborough University and our science and technology related industries. Charnwood also has a wide ranging-portfolio of physical, cultural and social assets, with many of the levers of sustainable and inclusive growth at our disposal.
There are a range of exciting developments and regeneration opportunities which will help create high-quality jobs and ensure continued economic prosperity.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We are looking to recruit a Senior Control Officer (RBI) to join our team. We are seeking a positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven professional who cares about the development of our great city to join our busy, high-performing, forward-thinking team.We are a team that deals with a wide range of building control projects, from domestic extensions and conversions to large-scale commercial and public developments. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, customer-focused, and cost-effective service that ensures the safety and quality of buildings in our area. We also work closely with other departments and agencies to promote sustainable development, energy efficiency, accessibility, and fire safety.&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? As a Senior Building Control Officer, you will help contribute to the delivery of our Building Control service through undertaking plan assessments and site inspections, liaising with clients and assessing developments against Building Regulations, associated legislation, Government guidance and Council polices.Depending on your RBI accreditation status, you will process and assess a range of Building Control applications to ensure compliance with the above whilst all the time ensuring you accurately document and record information and issue decisions in a timely manner.You will help play an important role in protecting the safety of the public by responding to notifications of dangerous and dilapidated structures and making sure appropriate action is taken to remove any danger. &nbsp;You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing and improving the Building Control service, implementing best practices and innovative solutions.You will act as a technical advisor on Building Control matters and be responsible for technical and legal compliance with the Building Acts, Building Regulations and other associated legislation commensurate with your RBI accreditation.Although this post is advertised as a full-time role, we are a flexible employer and will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work part-time or in a more flexible arrangement.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you will need to have:<ul><li>An ONC, OND or BTEC in a building-related subject; or</li><li>A professional qualification by one of the Chartered Institutions - RICS, ABE, CIOB, with a specialism in Building Control; or,</li><li>CIOB Public Service Building Control Surveying Diploma, Level 4, Level 5 or Level 6; or,</li><li>At least three years of working within a Building Regulations environment.</li><li>In addition, you must already be validated to a Building Safety Regulator Class 2 (A-F) Domestic Registered Building Inspector.</li><li>You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure and prioritise your workload.</li><li>You will also need to have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel to various sites across the city.</li></ul>Within our team, there is a shortage of people from minority ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented across our middle-management team; as a result, we would like to encourage people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. &nbsp;This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.&nbsp;If you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please speak to Kate Rich, Head of Building Control on 02476 978538 or email <a href="mailto:Kate.Rich@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kate.Rich@coventry.gov.uk</a>Once you have applied for this position, you will be contacted by telephone and asked a series of questions. &nbsp;Your answers will be scored and you will be asked to attend an interview if successful.This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.&nbsp;Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document&nbsp;labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date: Week Commencing 1st DecemberAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Senior / Building Control Officer (RBI)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team.We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will:<ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul>There will also be a webinar being held for those interested in finding out more about the roles and the service, this will be held at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025, please use the link <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODMzMDY4NzctMzE2Ny00NTI1LTkyZjUtYWE5N2NlOGM3Mzcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22699ace67-d2e4-4bcd-b303-d2bbe2b9bbf1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ca820960-f5fc-432b-a661-be7f07ccc6fe%22%7d" target="_blank">Click here</a> and please register your interest by emailing <a href="mailto:Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Customer Services is one of the largest departments in Coventry City Council and are the front face of the organisation. &nbsp;We are usually the first port of call for customer enquiries across the council. &nbsp;Our fast-paced telephone teams deal with thousands of calls and emails a week, we have a dynamic Customer Service Centre with around 2500 visitors a week approaching us for a wide range of enquiries from paying their council tax to seeking help to access services and dedicated support teams who process bookings, timesheets and general administration work for the whole organisation.You may be based in one of several locations, we have a Customer Service Centre right in the heart of the city; Friargate – a large purpose built office by the train station along with several reception points across the city.Joining Customer Services is a really good stepping stone into a long term career with the Council, depending on the role you are offered you will learn about other parts of the organisationWe want every single customer to have a positive experience when approaching the council and would welcome you being part of the team.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? Digital Print and Mailroom Officer – Full Time PermanentAre you a team player with a commitment to providing excellent customer service?Do you have an eye for detail and a full driving licence?Digital Print and Mail is the document processing centre for Coventry City Council providing a variety of services including scanning of incoming post, indexing of documents, processing of cheques, preparation and despatch of mail, high volume and high-quality print services.You will predominantly be working within our Scanning Team, this involves:&nbsp;<ul><li>scanning the incoming post, for electronic distribution to services throughout the Council&nbsp;</li><li>indexing emails and documents for our busy Revenues and Benefits service</li><li>processing cheques received in the post</li><li>ad-hoc scanning projects</li><li>bulk scanning historic files</li><li>Supporting deliveries and orders across the city, driving a works vehicle&nbsp;</li></ul>In addition, you may be asked to assist other sections in line with business demand.&nbsp;You will need:&nbsp;· A full, valid UK driving licence&nbsp;· Good customer service skills for interaction with internal and external customers· Be able to work as part of a team and deliver against deadlines.Training will be supplied but please be aware that it will involve lifting and carrying items as part of the role, so if this sounds like something you may be interested in and you would like more information please call Emma on 02476977521 &nbsp;or &nbsp;Sam on 02476972866 for an informal discussion.Closing date is midnight 23rd November 2025. Successful applicants will then be invited to an assessment. Assessments will consist of a competency-based interview and a work-based exercise.&nbsp;Applicants that have been through a Customer Services Assessment Centre and been unsuccessful in the last 12 months need not apply.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? <ul><li>Care about delivering an excellent service to every internal and external customer</li><li>Excellent communication skills, confident in face to face, telephone and written activity</li><li>Ability to support a diverse customer base</li><li>Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to respond to change positively</li><li>To Be Flexible to the needs of the service</li><li>Good IT skills</li><li>An understanding of the range of services provided by the council.</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Week commencing 1st December 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Customer Services is one of the largest departments in Coventry City Council and are the front face of the organisation. &nbsp;We are usually the first port of call for customer enquiries across the council. &nbsp;Our fast-paced telephone teams deal with thousands of calls and emails a week, we have a dynamic Customer Service Centre with around 2500 visitors a week approaching us for a wide range of enquiries from paying their council tax to seeking help to access services and dedicated support teams who process bookings, timesheets and general administration work for the whole organisation.You may be based in one of several locations, we have a Customer Service Centre right in the heart of the city; Friargate – a large purpose built office by the train station along with several reception points across the city.Joining Customer Services is a really good stepping stone into a long term career with the Council, depending on the role you are offered you will learn about other parts of the organisationWe want every single customer to have a positive experience when approaching the council and would welcome you being part of the team.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? Customer Services Advisor Level 2 – Part TimeCouncil Tax Team&nbsp;- You will be part of a customer service team answering customer enquiries for a range of benefits, including Council Tax Support; in addition, you will answer enquiries in relation to Council Tax liability, Payment Plans and changes to a customer’s circumstances. This will involve dealing with telephone enquiries, requests, and pre-booked appointments in a contact centre setting.&nbsp;You will need excellent customer service and communication skills along with problem-solving and negotiation skills. &nbsp;You will need the ability to deal with a diverse range of customers and cope with changes and a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;Full training will be provided; however, knowledge and experience of Council Tax would be useful, albeit not essential.Closing date is 20th November 2025; successful candidates will be invited to an assessment and competency-based interview. &nbsp;Assessments will consist of a work-based role play exercise, and if you are successful, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview.&nbsp;If you aren’t sure or have some questions, we’d be happy to talk to you, call Ninder on 02476 977 388 or Deb on 02476 972 891 during office hours for an informal conversation&nbsp;Interview date: Week Commencing 1st December 2025We will use this interview to assess your English fluency as set out in part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. &nbsp;We have a duty to ensure our employees have the necessary standard of spoken English in all public sector customer-facing roles.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? <ul><li>Care about delivering an excellent service to every internal and external customer</li><li>Excellent communication skills, confident in face to face, telephone and written activity</li><li>Ability to support a diverse customer base</li><li>Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to respond to change positively</li><li>To Be Flexible to the needs of the service</li><li>Good IT skills</li><li>An understanding of the range of services provided by the council.</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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

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

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

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? Positive Directions&nbsp;<ol><li>Practitioners work with complex young people in the community such as schools, hospital or home, using trauma informed practise to change their life for the positive.&nbsp;</li><li>Direct work to be undertaken, in a compassionate yet creative way.</li><li>updating adults in the child's life, whilst advocating for the child, which will include using your trauma expertise to challenge inappropriate language.&nbsp;</li><li>Working with parents/carers to understand life from the child's point of view, acting as an advocate, this will also include within CIC/CIN/CP meetings.&nbsp;</li><li>Using your skills to manage complex situations, that are ever changing and highly demanding.&nbsp;</li><li>Building relationships with young people.</li><li>Understanding levels of development and the link to trauma.</li><li>Work with partnerships to ensure working together policy and procedures are acted to the upmost confidentiality.&nbsp;</li><li>Take part in regular case formulations.</li><li>Work closely with &nbsp;Edge of Care &nbsp;team and NHS colleagues.</li></ol>All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This is a fixed term term post until March 2028.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? This role is out in the community and you will be expected to travel to various different homes and settings throughout the working week, some children will need to be seen outside of normal working hours so flexible working hours apply.Experience of working with young people who have complex needs and exhibit emotional and behavioural difficulties&nbsp;Experience of creative and innovative approaches to engage vulnerable and hard to reach young peopleExperience of data protection, recording sensitive information, maintaining case files and adhering to confidentiality policies&nbsp;Experience of working in a multi-agency capacity, ensuring collaboration with partner agencies and promoting relational practice.Understanding of risk management for children.Understanding of Education and Health care planning process.Experience of de-escalation skills.Strong understanding of trauma and how this can exhibit in a persons life.&nbsp;Creativity.Good engagement with young people.Real understanding of the pressures for young people in todays world.Able to lone-work and manage own diary effectively.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Trauma Informed Practitioner

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Our Values At Coundon Primary School our key values are Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Kindness. &nbsp;We are school who truly believes in our motto 'Together Everyone Achieves More'.What is the job role? Coundon Primary School&nbsp;is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and creative teacher to join our team and support our innovative approach to Key Stage 1 learning. The position &nbsp;is initially fixed for 2 terms starting January 2026.We have recently developed an exciting continuous provision environment from Reception into Year 1, designed to ensure a seamless transition and build on the strong foundations set in the Early Years. &nbsp;Working in partnership with Early Excellence, we have created a purposeful, engaging and child-centred learning space that promotes independence, curiosity and deep learning through high-quality provision and skilled adult interaction.This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about early child development and ready to further develop this approach within Year 1. &nbsp;The successful candidate will play a key role in embedding and evolving our model, ensuring strong outcomes, while nurturing the whole child.&nbsp;Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who:-<ul><li>Is passionate about early learning and continuous provision</li><li>Understands the importance of a smooth transition from Reception to Year 1</li><li>Is excited by child-initiated learning and play-based pedagogy</li><li>Is reflective, proactive and eager to contribute to innovate practice&nbsp;</li><li>Has high expectations for all pupils and supports their emotional and academic&nbsp;development</li><li>Is committed to collaborative working and professional growth.</li></ul>We can offer:-<ul><li>A well-resourced learning environment developed with Early Excellence</li><li>A supportive senior leadership team committed to research-informed practice</li><li>Opportunities for training and professional development in early learning and transition pedagogy</li><li>Engaged, enthusiastic children who love to learn</li><li>A friendly, dedicated and forward-thinking staff team.</li></ul>Essential:-<ul><li>Qualified Teacher Status</li><li>A strong understanding of Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 practice</li></ul>If you are a dynamic and passionate practitioner with a commitment to play-based learning and a drive to shape high quality-transition practice, we would love to hear from you.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. &nbsp;To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 024 76592559 or <a href="mailto:admin@:coundon.coventry.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@:coundon.coventry.sch.uk</a>Interviews - Monday 1st December 2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inspiring curiosity &nbsp;- &nbsp;Empowering learners &nbsp;- &nbsp;Thriving together&nbsp;Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Year 1 Class Teacher - Continuous Provision Model

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

The Education Entitlement Service (EES) strives to deliver outstanding services for our customers, predominately the children of Coventry, who may be requiring access to education or alternative education provision. We ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported; have a voice, that hopefully leads to their high achievement and excellent progress.

The EES is made up of a diverse range of teams all working together to recognise, support and apply innovative solutions to address the growing issues in relation to trying to educate some of our most vulnerable pupils in schools.&nbsp;

Coventry Music Service are the lead provider of Music Education in the city and the Lead Organisation of Coventry Music Education Hub. &nbsp;Our goal is to deliver an inclusive offer of Music Education across the city as part of the Education Entitlement Service.&nbsp;
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? Join Our Team and Help Bring Music to Life Across Coventry! Coventry Music is on a mission to inspire thousands of young people every week—and we need YOU to help make it happen! Over 7,000 students receive weekly music lessons through schools and venues across the city. This pivotal role ensures everything runs smoothly, from timetabling and billing to supporting families and customers.But that’s not all—Coventry Music is at the heart of exciting live events and unforgettable musical experiences for students and their families. As part of our passionate team, you’ll play a key role in making these moments possible.Want to see the magic for yourself? Check out our&nbsp;2024/25 highlights: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_nsJlxsg8Q" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_nsJlxsg8Q</a>&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? Coventry Music is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join our dynamic team. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting music education and ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes.You will be:<ul><li>Detail-oriented – able to manage schedules, maintain accurate records, and handle multiple tasks efficiently.</li><li>Tech-savvy – confident using digital systems, spreadsheets, and online platforms to streamline processes.</li><li>A strong communicator – comfortable liaising with schools, parents, tutors, and colleagues in a professional and friendly manner.</li><li>Adaptable and resourceful – ready to solve problems and keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Team-focused – committed to supporting our mission of inspiring young people through music.</li></ul>Experience in administration, customer service, or education support is desirable, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Thursday 4th December - One Friargate - Coventry&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? Are you creative, desire autonomy, demonstrate leadership and want to influence our next new chapter?An exciting opportunity to join Coventry City Council has arisen for a Social Work Team Leaders, in Adults with physical disabilities and also in the specific area of adults with Learning Disabilities.We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and inclusive leader who values diversity and promotes a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. &nbsp;We would welcome those willing to contribute to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported.&nbsp;Our families and children from Coventry come from a variety of backgrounds and to deliver the best possible service it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives. &nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is up for the challenge, who is compassionate but confident, can work under pressure and motivate and encourage your team on this journey. &nbsp;Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities or Adults in all settings, and if you have a particular passion for those who are on a transitions pathway from Children's service to Adults or those clients who S117 entitled or older adults and those with physical disabilities.&nbsp;You will be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge and developing others. You will have a solid understanding of and be an advocate for the principles of diversity and inclusion in relation to workplace culture and service delivery.You must be able to lead by example and be flexible and adaptable in your approach.In return we can offer you a varied and fulfilling role where you can influence and evolve, to meet the needs of our vulnerable people and to develop your leadership skills. &nbsp; You will be supported and work collaboratively with key stakeholders. &nbsp;Development and exposure, and the opportunity to leave a legacy will be paramount in this new and exciting provision.Within our team men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle management, as a result we would like to encourage men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. &nbsp;This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.If you would like to find out more about this role please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vicky.handley@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">vicky.handley@coventry.gov.uk</a>.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.&nbsp;Interview: Week commencing 15th December About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Social Work Team Leader

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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;The Prison / custodial environment can be both challenging and rewarding. 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 Oakwood is a category C adult male prison, The Library is a branch of Staffordshire County Council Library Service, and the onsite Library team work closely with Library staff in the other Prison Libraries in the County, as well as with onsite Prison and Partner staff and Management. This role reports to and works with both SCC, SCC PLS and Prison Management.the Library is a well-used and valued resource within the Prison and is currently open daily Monday to Saturday. The Prison Library team of 4 Library assistants led by the Library Supervisors, offer both outreach / wing based and main library service provision, supporting all prisoners with access to books, information activities &amp; resources.This 15 hour pro rata post usually operates on Monday and Tuesday mornings, and Thursday afternoons. 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><li>Work in the main library and across the prison to offer Library resources and activities</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.We intend to interview week commencing 8th December at the prison.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>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.

Prison Library Assistant

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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 8th December 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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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.About UsWe offer warm, family-style homes for children aged 10–18 years, providing individualised care tailored to each child’s needs. Our well-established homes across Coventry are places where children can heal, grow, and feel secure. As our service expands you could be a key part of this exciting journey.What Makes Us Unique?<ul><li>Family Atmosphere: Our homes truly feel like home – offering stability and genuine care.</li><li>Your Voice Matters: Our strategy is shaped by the views and experiences of both our children and our carers – you’ll help set the standards of excellence.</li><li>Career Growth: As we expand, we offer outstanding opportunities for training, development, and progression within our service.</li></ul>What Our Children SayWe regularly ask our children how they want to be cared for, and they’ve told us that:<ul><li>They want to be truly listened to and respected as individuals</li><li>They want to feel safe in a supportive environment</li><li>They value help to reach their full potential, develop independence, build strong relationships, and stay connected to familiar places and schools.&nbsp;</li><li>Above all, they wish to make lasting, happy memories with caring adults who won’t give up on them.</li></ul>By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exactly what our children have asked for.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? There are 3 key areas of skill essential to this role:Overnight carer –&nbsp;Supporting children with disabilities, complex health needs and potential trauma related behaviours, to develop a sleep routine within a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Attending to personal care needs as required. Contribute to individual care planning ensuring all records are maintained appropriately.Relationship builder –&nbsp;ongoing support through positive relationships and promoting the development of meaningful interaction, guided by the values of; child-centred care, respect, dignity, good parenting, independence, fulfilment, and partnership, with the ability to recognise and implement different forms of communication that meet children’s needs.Educator - Sharing information with children in an accessible way, empowering them to make informed choices about their care and future.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We welcome applications from individuals with experience working with children and young people, regardless of whether you’ve worked in residential care before. What matters most is your commitment to improving outcomes and placing children’s needs, happiness, and development at the heart of all you do.<ul><li>Understanding and Empathy: You have a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by children who are 'looked after' or require a short break, and you recognise how relationships influence their experiences when entering or leaving care.</li><li>Holistic Approach: You are able to appreciate and respond to each child’s unique needs, delivering support across three key skill areas in a holistic and child-centred way.</li><li>Desirable Skills: Ideally, you are a driver and possess strong computer literacy, enabling you to effectively document and evidence the important work we do.</li><li>Professional Growth: You are committed to ongoing professional development and eager to take advantage of bespoke training opportunities, including support to achieve your Diploma for Residential Childcare if you haven’t already obtained it.</li></ul>We’re searching for caring, non-judgemental, enthusiastic, and committed individuals who always put children first. If you are reflective, flexible, accountable, resilient, and thrive in collaborative, child-centred teams, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help create lasting, positive memories for our children, supporting them to feel safe, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.Special Notes<ul><li>Working Patterns &amp; Posts: We are currently recruiting for part-time 22 hours night carer positions. Hours are on a fixed 9 week rota that includes, weekends and bank holidays..&nbsp;</li><li>Applications: as part of the process, you will need to provide us with your full work history since leaving school and identify any gaps in employment to meet the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.</li><li>Interview dates: Thursday, 18th December 2025</li><li>Right to Work: all candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK with a minimum of &nbsp;2years remaining on current Right to Work. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.</li><li>Forrole related queries or additional information please email <a href="mailto:childrenshomeshr@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">childrenshomeshr@coventry.gov.uk</a></li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Residential Night Care Worker

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all, and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and busy administrative team at Coventry City Council. We are looking to appoint an individual who is highly organised, efficient, and competent to manage the administration processes within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team (DoLS). You will be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines with attention to detail in a busy reactive environment. Previous experience of working in a social care setting is beneficial, but not essential.The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team is a diverse team staffed by qualified Social Workers / Best Interest Assessors (BIA’s).&nbsp; Working under the Mental Capacity Act their role is to assess citizens who lack decision-making capacity regarding their care arrangements in care homes and hospital settings, and where necessary implement the statutory legal framework of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and provide an inclusive service.As the Assistant Administrator in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team, you will provide high-quality administrative and general office support to The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards process, team and individuals. &nbsp;You will be joining the team at a time of proposed changes in the Mental Capacity Act legislation and the shift from the current Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to the proposed Liberty Protection Safeguards.This post is fixed term for 6 months.Who are we looking for? To be successful in the role you will need the following.<ul><li>Undertake a full range of clerical tasks to support the work of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team</li><li>The ability to learn and understand the essential elements of the Mental Capacity Act and the requirements of the DoLS process.</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service skills.</li><li>Excellent IT skills and ability to monitor and maintain IT systems including Microsoft Office and Excel</li><li>Ability to work across multiple IT systems.</li><li>Ability to input and monitor data to produce accurate data/statistics.</li><li>Ability to organise and prioritise the admin team’s workload.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly if situations change and tasks need to be reprioritised.</li><li>Ability to deal with enquiries, through varying mediums (e.g. Face to Face, Telephone &amp; Email)</li><li>Ability to undertake data input and document production using the range of systems in use within the organisation including reports and minutes.</li></ul>You will get the opportunity to demonstrate your skills through a short assessment followed by a panel interview.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Interview date: 28/11/2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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