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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3129/Support_Staff_-_Application_Form_-_The_Cornovii_Trust.doc" target="_blank">Support_Staff_-_Application_Form_-_The_Cornovii_Trust</a></li>
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Full detailsand an application form can be downloaded from our website:
<a href="https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies" target="_blank">Vacancies - The Cornovii Trust</a> <a href="http://www.thecornoviitrust.org" target="_blank">www.thecornoviitrust.org</a>
or contact Mrs Sharon Houghton, HR and Payroll Lead via email: <a href="mailto:s.houghton@thecornoviitrust.org" target="_blank">s.houghton@thecornoviitrust.org</a> or telephone on 01270 625663



December 2025 Central Services HR Administrator - The Cornovii Trust
Grade 5 SCP 7 to 11 (£23,365 to £24,904 p.a.)
37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
+ Pension Scheme (LGPS) + The Cornovii Trust Employee Assistance Programme + Priority admission for children of staff + Comprehensive induction programme &amp; continued support
Required for January 2026 Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025
 We are excited to announce an opportunity for a HR Administrator to join our Central Services HR team.
Whilst the primary location for this role will be based at Alsager High School, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience an interesting and varied role, applying HR principles and practices across all schools within our trust. The requirement to travel to various locations is therefore essential for this role.
 We are extremely proud of the schools within our trust, and we are looking for a colleague who will continue to build productive relationships within our community of local schools. You will be part of a dedicated team of staff who are focused on delivering our core values, supported by our headteachers and local governing bodies.
 The Cornovii Trust consists of 7 local schools: Alsager Highfields Primary; Alsager School; Audlem St. James CofE Primary; Brine Leas School; Pear Tree Primary; Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary and Weston Village Primary.
 Our Headteachers and Local Governing Bodies lead the schools. The Trust’s role is to support them in doing that, through sharing resources, encouraging collaboration, providing additional opportunities for pupils and staff. Our objective is to make our great schools even better through our supportive Trust. If your skills and experience meet the requirements of the job description and person specification, we would welcome your application.
 Should you require any further information please contact Mrs Sharon Houghton, HR and Payroll Lead via email: <a href="mailto:s.houghton@thecornoviitrust.org" target="_blank">s.houghton@thecornoviitrust.org</a> or telephone: 01270 625663.
 All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure procedures and pre-employment checks.
 Thank you for considering this opportunity &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Full details and an application form can be downloaded from our website:
<a href="https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies" target="_blank">Vacancies - The Cornovii Trust</a> <a href="http://www.thecornoviitrust.org" target="_blank">www.thecornoviitrust.org</a>

Central Services HR Administrator

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We are looking to recruit a Senior Development Surveyor - Acquisition and Disposal or a Development Surveyor - Acquisition and Disposal , depending on skills and experience. The DepartmentPortsmouth City Council’s Property and Investment Team is part of the Economy, Transport and Planning Directorate. We manage a multi million pound property portfolio spanning industrial, retail, office, leisure, agricultural, and alternative sectors—including a major municipal port. Our work generates £25 million annually and supports regeneration and capital projects across the UK. What is the role?As part of our multi-disciplinary Property and Investment Team, you’ll lead on property development matters across a diverse UK-wide portfolio. Your responsibilities include:<ul><li>Assist with the delivery of the Council's regeneration plans and identify opportunities for development.</li><li>Conducting options appraisals for acquisitions, disposals, and development.</li><li>Preparing reports and valuations to support strategic decisions.</li><li>Negotiating acquisitions and disposals in support of Council strategies.</li><li>Providing professional property services under contract for other authorities.</li></ul> Who is the person?You will be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) with significant post-qualification experience and a strong commercial focus on maximising returns. You will bring:<ul><li>Expertise in development, acquisition, and disposal strategies.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex property data and deliver innovative solutions.</li><li>Excellent negotiation and technical skills.</li><li>IT proficiency and familiarity with property systems.</li><li>Flexibility to travel across the city and UK.</li></ul>If you’re motivated, commercially minded, and ready to shape Portsmouth’s property future, we would love to hear from you! Our recruitment processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page:<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs.To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.We are looking for talented candidates who resonate with our<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/our-values/" target="_blank">core values</a>. Authenticity and honesty in your application is vital to determine whether you are a good fit for the role.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaWe look forward to speaking with you soon.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Senior Development Surveyor - Acquisition and Disposal

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Starting salary: £42,221 Pro rata Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG Hours per week: 14.4 hours (2 days per week) Contract type: Permanent/Part Time (Job Share) Closing Date: Sunday 31^st August 2025 at 23:59 Interview: Tuesday 16^th September 2025 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody&nbsp;gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; About the team/service The mission of Camden Adult Community Learning (ACL) is to encourage and support adults to make their first steps back into learning and so become more active economically, in their families and communities, and maintain better health. We provide learning opportunities in a wide variety of community venues, focused on deprived areas where we can make a difference for adults and their families. Information, Advice and Guidance is the business of all staff and volunteers at Camden ACL. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and insightful 0.4 FTE Maths Coordinator to join our team. Working alongside a 0.6 FTE Maths Coordinator, as part of our new Adult Essential Skills department, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing and managing flexible and innovative adult Maths engagements. You will plan and teach relevant and motivating one to one and small group sessions to adults in Camden, including Maths related sessions on financial awareness. You&nbsp;will gather and provide information regarding Maths provision across the borough, and ensure that residents are supported to access appropriate courses. You will also promote Maths learning opportunities to local community organisations, and that learner views and other data are collected and presented effectively. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11149044/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11149044/file/documen…</a> All About you To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, it’s essential the successful candidate has a minimum Level 5 adult teaching qualification, e.g. the Level 5 Diploma in Adult Education &amp; Training, DTLLS, or PGCE. You will have strong English and Maths Skills, with at least a Level 3 qualification in Maths and a Level 2 qualification in English, along with excellent digital skills. Previous demonstrable experience of teaching adult Maths is essential, with a solid track record of enabling progression outcomes for adults. You will have experience of working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds, including those whose first language is not English, and of supporting learners with identified learning needs, e.g. dyscalculia. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul><li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and 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 applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Camden Council

Maths Co-ordinator

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Permanent – Full Time
Location:&nbsp;Across&nbsp;multiple sites in Redbridge
Redbridge Health and Adult Social Services

Experienced Social Worker- Learning Disabilities (Seven Kings)

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<li>Do you have what it takes to work in an integrated Community Learning Disabilities Team?&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
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<li>Are you an experienced social worker with a demonstrable level of experience in Adult Learning Disabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>If the answer is yes to these questions then you may be interested in this exciting opportunity to join our team in developing an innovative integrated service model in Redbridge.</li>
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NELFT and LBR have built on successful Learning Disabilities partnership across 4 Locality Teams. You will be working as part of an MDT with LD Health practitioners (including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapist and community nurses) and administrators.
We seek social workers with robust experience working with people with varied needs. The suitable candidates must understand and effectively practice within statutory guidelines/framework – be independent, creative, work under pressure, be resilient, and deliver assessments and support plans within agreed-upon and sometimes very tight timescales.
You will be required to be office-based with a hybrid system – 2/3 days in the office and the rest remotely.
In addition, when required on Duty (usually one week every 4/5 weeks), you will be required to office-based for 5 days. This may sometimes change depending on service needs.
We provide support, training, and supervision. We provide a laptop and a smartphone. We are a friendly, warm, and welcoming team - continuity/stability is crucial.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will have a detailed understanding of the Care Act relevant legislation and policies and procedures and the statutory duties required for this role including a strength-based approach.
Interview date to be confirmed.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
<a href="https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=453639gIa1&amp;WVID=958433OaLq" target="_blank">https://ce0320li.webitrent.com/ce0320li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107…</a>
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

Qualified Social Worker

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The Role
Are you proactive, hard-working, and keen to learn? Lancaster City Council is seeking a Technical Engineer to join our ICT team, supporting the technology that underpins vital council services.
As a Technical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and developing our ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, and CCTV systems. You’ll be involved in a variety of technical projects, from designing and configuring new systems to collaborating with external vendors. Your work will help protect the council from cyber threats and support digital transformation across the organisation.
This hybrid role offers flexibility and the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. You’ll be encouraged to keep up to date with new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Support and maintain ICT infrastructure (servers, networks, cloud, CCTV).</li>
<li>Provide 3rd line technical support and routine maintenance.</li>
<li>Respond to cyber security incidents and apply best practice.</li>
<li>Produce clear technical and user documentation.</li>
<li>Manage projects and work with external vendors.</li>
<li>Promote good cyber security practices across the organisation.</li>
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Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC&nbsp;

Lancaster City Council

Technical Engineer

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Apply via Mersey View Learning Trusts Website:
<a href="https://www.merseyview.com/Vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.merseyview.com/Vacancies/</a>



Chesterfield High School part of Mersey View Learning Trust.
Teacher of PE (Part-time 0.5 FTE) - MPS/UPS fixed-term maternity cover until 17th July 2026&nbsp;(or earlier, should the post-holder return from maternity leave before this date).&nbsp;
Start date: 7th January 2026.
Please see Job description and Person specification for further details.
Chesterfield High School is seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teacher of PE to join our thriving team. You will be joining a high-performing school and a strong, collaborative department committed to our vision: “for everyone the best.” We are a warm, welcoming community that places staff wellbeing and professional support at the heart of everything we do. At Chesterfield High School, we strive for excellence for every student and every member of staff, and we are looking for someone who shares that commitment.
The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974</a>
Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination.&nbsp;
The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.
Candidates are asked to complete the application form which is available via Mersey View Learning Trust website, by closing date 8th December 2025.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Teacher of PE

Job Title: Family Practitioner - 0-25 Disability Team Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The 0-25 Together Service is a fantastic example of what happens when likeminded people come together to deliver specialist services for disabled children, young people, young adults and their families. We are a multi-disciplinary team of child and adult focussed professionals who serve the needs of our population.&nbsp; Together we strive to make sure that the citizens we serve enjoy as much independence as possible, while reaching their full potential. We want them to be able to take part in their local community and find stability and fulfilment as they move into adulthood.<h4>About the role</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for Family Practitioners within the 0-25 Together Service to work closely with disabled children in partnership with their families and alongside education and health professionals.&nbsp;You will be based in a locality team where you will work with a variety of children and young people. You will work autonomously and will be responsible for a caseload of children and families.&nbsp; You will support social work&nbsp;professionals by delivering Family Help, listening to families, recording their needs and considering ways in which local resources might help support improvements to their situations.&nbsp;Your primary focus will be to make sure that disabled children are included and achieving their full potential.&nbsp; At times you will support safeguarding activities and will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding approaches for children.&nbsp; Your work will be overseen by a social work professional and you should expect regular, skilled professional supervision.&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working directly with disabled children and their families.</li><li>Knowledge of the role that social care might play in the lives of disabled children and their families.</li><li>Understanding of policy relating to children and young people with SEND.</li><li>Ability to interview people, record and present information effectively through discussion and in written reports.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Ability to work with complex situations and conflict.</li><li>Ability to assess and record eligible and non-eligible needs using evidenced based practice.</li><li>Knowledge of all aspects of working with disabled children and young people and different stages in their development.</li><li>Experience in multi-agency working.</li></ul> This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference every day, empowering children and families to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. You’ll enjoy the independence to shape your work while being part of a collaborative, supportive team that values your contribution. Comprehensive training and ongoing development ensure you have the tools and confidence to succeed.&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:leanne.kearney@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">leanne.kearney@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: tbc w/c 15th DecemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Family Practitioner - 0-25 Disability Team

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Are you passionate about kinship care? If so a fantastic opportunity has arisen to work within the Kinship Supervision and Permanence Support Team!Here at Staffordshire we recognise the need for specialist Kinship support, this team will boost our provision and provides a fantastic opportunity to provide nurture, support and supervision working creatively to ensure children remain within the family and friends network.Our new Kinship Supervision and Permanence team&nbsp;will provide:<ul><li>supervision and support to kinship foster carers across the county following their approval from panel, this can include families where there are additional support needs.&nbsp;</li><li>provide more directive support to kinship foster carers with a focus on alleviating any barriers progressing to a permanence&nbsp;route which best suits their family life, but most importantly is in a child’s best interest.</li><li>to progress the Special Guardianship (SGO) report for Court, including the SGO support plan, and manage Court proceedings to conclusion where the care plan for the child in their care is Special Guardianship&nbsp;</li><li>once an SGO is granted they will support the transition from this team to the Special Guardianship Post Order Support Team. &nbsp;</li></ul>This is a county wide team based in Stafford. You will be undertaking visits to families in a range of areas as such a mixture of home and office working is promoted.Main Responsibilities As an supervising social worker, you will:<ul><li>undertaking regular supervision, support, and unannounced visits to a variety of approved kinship foster carers&nbsp;</li><li>also undertake fostering assessments in relation to changes of approval&nbsp;and foster carer annual reviews and Special Guardianship reports for Court</li><li>close liaison is maintained with children’s teams and others involved in the team around fostered children to ensure good outcomes for children.</li></ul>As part of this dynamic service you will be involved in Smarter working practices in order to continuously strive for best practice, offering positive experiences for applicants whilst providing high quality reports.You will have access to Fostering Training and will work closely with other Fostering and Kinship Teams across the service.The Ideal Candidate You will:&nbsp;<ul><li>be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England with post qualification experience</li><li>be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Fostering National Minimum Standards / Fostering Regulations / Special Guardianship Regulations.&nbsp;</li><li>have&nbsp;excellent report writing and communication skills</li><li>be highly organised and able to prioritise and manage a busy workload in order to meet deadlines.</li><li>be able to work as part of our team and the wider service, whilst having the initiative and confidence&nbsp;to work autonomously&nbsp;when required.</li><li>have experience in a wide range of aspects of the social work role</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;If you'd like to discuss the role further, please contact Team Manager, Chloe Ottley <a href="mailto:chloe.ottley@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">chloe.ottley@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interviews will held on &nbsp;the 18th December 2025Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Social Worker - Kinship

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Sefton Council is seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join the Safeguarding Unit.
You will be part of a Good Local Authority delivering a key role planning and reviewing Cared for Children. This is a permanent role and the &nbsp;post is based at Magdalen House, Bootle, Sefton.
There is free on-site parking and a minimum of at least 3 days per week required on site. This role is exclusively an&nbsp; Independent Reviewing officers post for cared for children—not a Child Protection Officer—and involves independently reviewing Looked After Children Reviews, Secure Accommodation Reviews, Child Sexual Exploitation meetings, and Missing from Care meetings in line with statutory guidance along with participating in other meetings/panels. Key Responsibilities
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<li>Chair cared for reviews for children, visiting them prior to their review &nbsp;to encourage participation in their plan and that their voice is heard.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory frameworks</li>
<li>Promote best outcomes through robust care planning and challenge where necessary.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement</li>
<li>Improve and report on performance in respect of cared for Children</li>
<li>You should have experience of Managing a team, improving performance.</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualification experience (must be clearly marked on application form)</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of Looked After Children legislation and statutory processes</li>
<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Professional qualification in Social Work (Diploma, BA/BSc/MA, CQSW)</li>
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Closing Date - 14th December 2025
Interview Date - 18th December 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Independent Reviewing Officer

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team.What is the job role? Job overviewTo provide a complementary service to that provided by teachers and support staff in order to address the needs of children who need help and support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school in order to achieve to their full potential.By so doing to contribute to the work of the Academy in raising standards of attainment, improving attendance, reducing exclusions and maintaining good standards of behaviour.Who are we looking for? The right candidate will have:• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above• Experience of working with children within an educational setting and of working with families and social agencies• An understanding of the challenges facing young people from a disadvantaged community• Ability to deal with sensitive issues appropriately, responding to a range of perspectives and experiences without being judgemental• Good interpersonal and communication skills• Willingness to work effectively with teachers and senior managers in schoolWhy choose us?As a Pastoral Support Assistant within Radford Primary Academy, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.Closing date: 12.12.2025 - 12:00pm Interview date:Interview TBCTo apply please use the below link:<a href="https://www.eteach.com/careers/radfordprimaryacademy/job/pastoral-support-assistant-1522264" target="_blank">https://www.eteach.com/careers/radfordprimaryacademy/job/pastoral-support-assistant-1522264</a>Any queries should be sent to <a href="mailto:rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk" target="_blank">rpaandssprecruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk</a> 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)&nbsp;for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Pastoral Support Assistant - Radford Primary Academy

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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:

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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? &nbsp;Are you organised and detail-focused with a commitment to providing a high-quality support service? We are looking for a part time Senior Administrator to join our growing Learner Services team. You'll be supporting the work of the Adult Education Service to provide courses to the residents of Coventry. This varied role includes supporting wider aspects of administration work which will include ensuring learners receive correct information/advice, undertaking data input, raising/paying orders, supporting at enrolment sessions, maintaining spreadsheets, working flexibly to cover reception/other venues and any other duties expected of administration staff.&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? We are seeking someone with experience in clerical and administrative work who is confident using and maintaining computer systems. You should be able to produce high-quality documents in various formats, including letters, reports, and spreadsheets. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with team members, learners and other internal and external stakeholders.If you have any questions about the post you can contact <a href="mailto:julie.ritchie@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">julie.ritchie@coventry.gov.uk</a>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): Monday 19th January&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>

Senior Administrator

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Location: Croydon + Market Supplement Salary: Competitive Employer: Croydon Council
Croydon Council is transforming, and we’re looking for an outstanding Head of Parking Services to lead one of the borough’s most high-profile and commercially important services. This is a pivotal role, responsible for a £29.5m income budget, a team of over 116 staff, and the delivery of modern, efficient and customer-focused parking operations.
The Role
You will be the council’s lead expert on all parking matters, responsible for:
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<li>Strategic leadership of all Parking Services, including enforcement, permits, appeals, debt recovery and vehicle removals.</li>
<li>Delivering parking policy, the Parking Policy Action Plan and relevant Mayoral priorities.</li>
<li>Ensuring high-quality, efficient, value-for-money services with a strong emphasis on digital improvement and customer experience.</li>
<li>Managing significant revenue and capital budgets with robust financial control and commercial insight.</li>
<li>Leading service transformation, operational improvement and large-scale programmes that support the council’s corporate priorities.</li>
<li>Building strong relationships with Members, partners, contractors and community stakeholders.</li>
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About You
We’re looking for a senior leader with:
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<li>Proven experience managing large, complex parking or operational services.</li>
<li>Strong commercial, financial and business planning skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of parking operations, enforcement and relevant legislation.</li>
<li>A track record of service improvement, innovation and delivering results.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management and political awareness.</li>
<li>A collaborative leadership style that motivates teams and reflects Croydon’s values of openness, accountability and public service.</li>
</ul>
A degree (or equivalent) is essential; professional membership such as CIHT is desirable.
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape a critical public-facing service in one of London’s largest and most diverse boroughs, contributing directly to cleaner, safer streets and improved resident experience.

Croydon Council

Head of Parking Services

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Learn, Grow, Achieve Together Would you relish the opportunity to support teaching in a highly inclusive and innovative establishment? Willow Bank School is an SEMH provision for pupils aged 8 16. We believe we are a centre of best practice for personal development, pastoral care and teaching and learning. We require a dynamic, committed, and hardworking Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join us in our new multi-million-pound school building who is passionate about pupil engagement and progression. We are seeking a Teaching Assistant, ideally experienced in working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, to support our pupils across Key Stages 3, and 4.The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that pupils’ special educational needs are being addressed in line with the pupil’s individual ECHP whilst having due regard for the school’s philosophy and policies. This exciting post requires a conscientious and energetic team player. You can be part of a team which believes that every day is an opportunity to succeed and develop students to achieve to the best of their ability. If you are a passionate and outstanding teacher, are flexible, imaginative and enthusiastic, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to shape the lives of young people in St Helens.Working at Willow Bank SchoolJoining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.Our school is a day maintained special school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties in the borough of St Helens, Merseyside. We cater for 65 young people from Year 4 to Year 11. We are a highly inclusive and innovative establishment. We believe Willow Bank is a centre of best practice for behaviour management, pastoral care and teaching and learning.Our staff enjoy:<ul><li> A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared</li><li> The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence</li><li> Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development</li><li> The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students</li><li> A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect</li></ul>At Willow Bank School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.This is a great opportunity to join a welcoming, inclusive school with supportive leadership, a collaborative team, and access to professional developmentwhile making a real difference in the lives of young people in St Helens.Willow Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.For more information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:rachel.savage@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">rachel.savage@sthelens.org.uk</a> Closing date: Friday 2nd January 2026 Proposed interview date: Thursday 8th January 2026Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

St Helens Metropolitan Council

Learning Assistant Level 3 + SEN

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We are looking to recruit a Senior Commercial Property Surveyor or a Commercial Property Surveyor, depending on skills and experience. The role is for a fixed term period of 12 months.The DepartmentPortsmouth City Council’s Property and Investment Team is part of the Economy, Transport and Planning Directorate. We manage a multi million pound property portfolio spanning industrial, retail, office, leisure, agricultural, and alternative sectors—including a major municipal port. Our work generates £25 million annually and supports regeneration and capital projects across the UK.What is the role?As a Senior Commercial Property Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in estate and asset management, reporting to the Head of Commercial Property. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Managing landlord and tenant matters—lease renewals, rent reviews, lettings, and licences.</li><li>Overseeing a diverse property portfolio and ensuring timely reporting and compliance.</li><li>Supporting capital schemes and development projects.</li><li>Driving income generation and cost savings.</li><li>Mentoring graduate and trainee surveyors on their path to RICS qualification.</li></ul>Who is the person?You will be a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience. You will bring:<ul><li>Expertise in asset management and landlord/tenant work.</li><li>Experience in Red Book valuations and property investment analysis and the acquisition and disposal process.</li><li>A commercial mindset and strong business approach.</li><li>Leadership skills to mentor others.</li><li>IT proficiency and adaptability.</li><li>A valid driving licence for site visits.</li></ul>If you’re passionate about property and want to make an impact in a dynamic, high-value portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.Our recruitment processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page:<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs.To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile below to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.When completing your application you will be required to complete a personal statement. You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile. Please give examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself and your achievements.We are looking for talented candidates who resonate with our<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/our-values/" target="_blank">core values</a>. Authenticity and honesty in your application is vital to determine whether you are a good fit for the role.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaWe look forward to speaking with you soon.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Senior Commercial Property Surveyor

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Support Services Officer (Housing)
Grade 8 - £27,254 - £31,022 per annum
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Indefinite Contract&nbsp;
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to help people find and sustain a home where they can thrive? Join our dedicated Support Services team and play a vital role in preventing homelessness and providing transformative support.
As a Support Services Officer, you will work directly with people facing the most barriers to securing and keeping their home. Your caseload will be managed carefully allowing you to give your best to those you are supporting.
The immediate focus of the role is to deliver a Housing First model of support, helping someone recently housed after long-term rough sleeping, providing practical and compassionate assistance to maintain their tenancy, engage with additional services and the wider community. In the longer term, caseloads may vary to include supporting someone at risk of eviction, helping them manage their finances, liaising with landlords, and seeking alternative accommodation to prevent homelessness.
You will need knowledge and understanding of the causes of homelessness and the support needs of the individuals.&nbsp;
For more information and a Job Specification &amp; Person Specification please see the attached document.&nbsp;
Closing date: 21st December 2025. Interviews 8th January 2026.

Support Services Officer (Housing)

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About Us Orchard House is an 'Outstanding' OFSTED rated children's residential home that provides a range of services to children who have severe and complex learning disabilities from ages 5 to 18, and their families. We provide personalised support to suit each child's needs, offering everything from clubs and day care to short breaks and full-time residential care.Nestled in a picturesque area, our newly modernised home features an expansive garden filled with diverse resources and activities from tailored lounges, quiet spaces to a dedicated train hut! Our dedicated team create enriching experiences that help children grow, feel safe, and most importantly have fun while reaching their full potential.Our Residential Childcare Worker at Orchard House says "It is as rewarding as I thought it would be….I have never worked with a team who have made me feel part of them so quickly, or so well supported and appreciated as our team have at Orchard House."About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum (includes weekend working allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Location: Cuckfield, Haywards Heath Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately two sleep-in duties per month currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.A Residential Childcare Worker's routine at Orchard House is varied, and while sometimes challenging, it is always rewarding. Supporting children day to day can involve helping with morning routines, building their independence skills, guiding them in activities and joining them on trips. You will spend time building strong relationships with the children, creating a safe and nurturing environment, as well as working closely with families and other professionals to meet a child's individual needs.We're looking for people who are compassionate, patient, and resilient. If you can bring your creativity while ensuring children feel valued, respected, and supported in reaching their full potential, we encourage you to apply today!Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.</li></ul>For a full list of key skills, experience and qualification requirements please refer to the job description attached below. Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<ul><li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05432 .To apply, upload your CV and application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A full employment history will be requested and covered for this role.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - Orchard House

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About the Role
As an IT Technical Specialist you will report directly to the Principal Solutions Architect to successfully manage the applications within LCRCA. You will assist with the build, testing, deployment and upgrade of applications. You will provide support, guidance and escalation routes for colleagues. You will assist the Service Centre in dealing with 3rd line support and maximising the availability and performance of all applications.

About the person
The role requires an experienced IT technician with excellent technical and problem-solving skills including the ability to deploy SaaS applications and services. The role requires an individual with significant experience of liaising with 3rd parties and conducting UAT. This role will also require an individual who is flexible to manage a heavy workload whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
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<li>1. Significant experience in an IT technical role. Proven hands-on technical experience of applications and systems in a Cloud, Server or Desktop environment.</li>
<li>2. Knowledge of IT security standards and best practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>3. Demonstrable experience of working in several technical areas such as: M365, CRM, Sharepoint, PowerApps.</li>
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Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.
Staff benefits&nbsp;
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<li>-Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>-Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>-Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>-Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>-24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>-Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>-Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>-Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Role could be eligible for sponsorship
We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Technical Specialist

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Application forms , job specification and person specification about the post can be obtained from Mrs O’Connell, School Business Manager. Telephone 0151 546 4733 or via E-mail: <a href="mailto:lynn.oconnell@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.oconnell@knowsley.gov.uk</a>.
Completed application forms should be returned to the school address or forwarded to the following email account: <a href="mailto:stlaurence@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">stlaurence@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
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Teaching Assistant (level 2) with SEN Allowance [&nbsp;pupil in reception]&nbsp;
Pay Band D / SCP 5-6
£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata, per annum
Plus SEN Allowance of £1,539 pro rata, per annum
Actual Salary: £20,430 - £20,755 per annum
Actual SEN: £1,229 per annum
&nbsp;32.5 hours per week / 46 weeks per year
Temporary Contract
To commence as soon as possible
&nbsp;The Governors of St Laurence’s Catholic Primary school wish to appoint a suitably qualified teaching assistant to work with a child with learning difficulties.
The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, be highly committed, enthusiastic and able to use their initiative, work independently as well as part of a team.&nbsp; He/She must have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs, please refer to person specification for further details. They will assist the SENDCO and class teacher in the delivery of a Provision Plan for a pupil with an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan).
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<li>Develop both their understanding and use of their language and support their communication and interaction within the early years setting and to meet EYFS outcomes.</li>
<li>Support the child in engaging with others.</li>
<li>Contribute to and take a lead role in the provision of a physically safe, accessible and supportive educational environment in which the child’s communication needs are supported.</li>
<li>To plan/enhance provision to meet sensory needs along with class teacher.</li>
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The contract will terminate when the pupil leaves the school, or the provision allocated for in the EHCP reduces within this period or when the temporary contract ends.
&nbsp; St Laurence’s Catholic Primary Schoolis committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
‘By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025’
The successful candidate will be expected to sign the CES contract. A CES job application form can be downloaded from CES website <a href="http://www.cesew.org.uk" target="_blank">www.cesew.org.uk</a>
Please note we do not accept CVs or written application forms.
Closing date: Tuesday, 9&nbsp;December 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday, 10&nbsp;December 2025
Interviews:Monday, 15&nbsp;December 2025

Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN

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Completed application forms to be sent to <a href="mailto:emma.ainsworth@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">emma.ainsworth@ldst.org.uk</a>

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Summary: St Andrew’s School is part of the Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust (LDST) We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resourceful, reliable person for this position within the school.&nbsp; A full job description and person specification is included in the Job Pack&nbsp; We can offer you;
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<li>Committed and reliable staff</li>
<li>Positive and Supportive relationships</li>
<li>Friendly and caring children</li>
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We are looking for someone who:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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<li>Is dedicated, reliable and work well as part of a team</li>
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 St Andrew’s school safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Safeguarding Procedures.&nbsp; This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and barring Service.&nbsp;If successful you will be required to apply to the Criminal Records Bureau for a 'disclosure'. Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.’
An Equal Opportunities Employer we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date &nbsp;12/12/2025
Interviews &nbsp;&nbsp;To be confirmed&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Start Date&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; January 2026 – After Pre Employment checks have been returned.

Teaching Assistant Level 3 including Breakfast Club - Nursery

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Please apply online by clicking the link below



Band C
30 x casual posts
Casual staff required to act as Passenger Assistants on home to school transport for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities attending special schools and bases.
Passenger Assistants are employed to supervise children and to ensure their health and safety whilst travelling on vehicles contracted to the Authority. Casual staff will be employed to cover for sickness or leave of absence for permanent escorts employed by the Authority.
Hours will vary from 1-20 depending on the individual journey and length of time the cover is required. Passenger Assistants will work in taxis, minibuses and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
This post is subject to Enhanced Adult &amp; Child Level DBS check.
Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Caroline (Lucy) Pemberton on 0151 666 4212.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Passenger Assistant

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Please apply online (see link below) or contact the school for further details, please DO NOT forward your CV.
Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.Equal Opportunities
The Corvus Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children&nbsp;and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.




At Kennel Lane School, our vision is clear:


“We enable our learners to understand the world around them, to become fulfilled individuals and active and compassionate citizens by providing an innovative and valuable education.”


Everything we do is guided by this commitment. We are proud to be a nurturing and inclusive school, educating children and young people aged 3–19 with a range of learning needs. Every learner is valued, celebrated, and encouraged to reach their full potential.


About the Role


We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Specialist Intervention Teacher to join our team. This role is central to helping our predominantly Primary-aged learners build strong foundations in numeracy and literacy, empowering them to access the wider curriculum and engage meaningfully with the world around them.


What You’ll Do


•&nbsp;Plan, lead&nbsp;and assess&nbsp;small group sessions and 1:1 interventions tailored to individual needs.


• Design creative, evidence-based strategies to boost literacy and numeracy.


• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and families to ensure consistent progress.


• Track and celebrate learner achievements, adapting approaches to maximise impact.


• Contribute to our vibrant school community, promoting inclusion and success for all.


By enabling learners to develop these essential skills, you will be directly supporting our vision — helping them to become confident, fulfilled individuals and compassionate citizens.


About You


We’d love to hear from you if you are:


• An experienced&nbsp;qualified teacher,&nbsp;experience in&nbsp;a&nbsp;SEN setting&nbsp;would be beneficial.


• Skilled in delivering targeted interventions in literacy and numeracy.


• Patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting learners with diverse needs.


• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.


• Creative, adaptable, and motivated to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.


What We Offer


• A supportive and dedicated team environment.


• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.


• The chance to shape and lead impactful interventions.


• A rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and successes.


Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt, therefore an early reply is recommended. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate be appointed.
Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.
Please visit our website to learn more about Kennel Lane School: <a href="https://www.kennellaneschool.com/" target="_blank">Kennel Lane School - Home</a>&nbsp;

Specialist Intervention Class Teacher

Job Title: Recycling Centre Operative Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £27,661 Hours: 40 Location: Hertfordshire - Rickmansworth Directorate: Growth &amp; EnvironmentThis role will include working every weekend<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. You could progress within the team if that is something that you strive to do.The duties include:<ul><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Are you an enthusiastic team player, who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure you will be tasked in advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely. This role involves working in all types of weather conditions and experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort would be advantage.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Please be aware this is an ongoing advert; interviews will be arranged as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Recycling Centre Operative

Job Title: Senior Site Operative Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £28,547 Hours: 40.0 Location: Hertfordshire - Royston Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Site Operative you will be:<ul><li>Acting as the Senior Operative on site, instructing and mentoring operatives when the Site Manager is on leave.</li><li>Responsible for the safe opening and closing of site.</li><li>Manage all documentation for the site both paper form and computerised in the site managers absence.</li><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li><li>Opportunity to be part of the staff engagement group.</li><li>Manage and implement trials for new waste streams and improvements to the service.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We’ll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures.&nbsp; Be able to maintain a high level of service in all weather conditions.&nbsp; Have experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort.&nbsp; Be able to support and manage a team of operatives.&nbsp;Be the first aider and fire marshal on site.All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. Opportunity to progress within the team.&nbsp;This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational services<h4>Field6</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Yvonne.Tobolewski@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Yvonne.Tobolewski@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Site Operative

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy planning policy team to help us progress our Local Plan at a crucial stage in the plan-making process.In this role you will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team contributing to the formulation of the local plan, neighbourhood development plans and supplementary planning documents through evidence gathering and analysis.Our work means balancing significant development pressures in a constrained area which includes Green Belt, Mendip Hills National Landscape, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding and other sensitive environments. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your career.This is a career graded post, offering the successful applicant good long-term career development prospects. We will be looking to recruit at either Level 5 or Level 6 dependent on the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Further information can be found in the attached job description.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Make a significant contribution towards the preparation, monitoring and review of Development Plan Documents.</li><li>Work effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and other partner agencies to deliver sustainable development.</li><li>Understand working in a political environment.</li><li>Prepare evidence for local plan examinations and present evidence where appropriate according to abilities.</li><li>Excellent research, report writing, verbal communication and project management skills.</li><li>Manage and prioritise your own workload.</li><li>Analyse and interpret data and make recommendations to support the plan-making process.</li><li>Provide expert policy advice to colleagues within the service to support development management and enforcement decisions.</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>Work both from home and the office. While this position is based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare, we operate a hybrid working environment. Most of the team predominantly work from home however, we currently attend the office as a team once a week, or more frequently depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about planning and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>For the higher grade at least one years’ experience dealing with a wide range of planning issues.</li><li>A broad knowledge of planning policy, legislation, processes and practices.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or equivalent.</li><li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Claire Courtois, Planning Policy Assistant Manager, at <a href="mailto:claire.courtois@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.courtois@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426816.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: w/c 5 January 2026Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Planning Policy Officer

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Inspire. Educate. Empower. Lyme Community Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clerical Officer to join our friendly and committed team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, and every child is valued.The Governors of Lyme Community Primary School would like to appoint a Clerical Officer to join our team in January 2026.The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Undertake reception duties and provide advice and guidance to visitors e.g. parents, contractors, governors and other professionals etc. </li><li>Be able to prioritise own workload, work to pre-determined deadlines and to comply with relevant requirements.</li><li>To deal with general correspondence and enquiries, and where appropriate refer more complex matters to Line Manager.</li></ul><ul><li>To be responsible for receiving, date stamping, sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing/internal and external mail</li><li>Response to enquiries, both verbal and/or in writing, from a wide range of contacts.</li><li>To manage the upkeep of manual records and the inputting of computerised records and filing systems.</li><li>To undertake typing and word processing of confidential reports, correspondence and other relevant documentation.</li><li>To complete forms, returns, documents etc, including those to outside agencies.</li><li>To be responsible for placing approved orders with suppliers.</li><li>To be responsible for managing School Grid, School Money, and School Milk apps.</li><li>Assist the Pastoral Manager with attendance including making first day response phone calls to parents.</li><li>To compile and distribute agenda items, arrange meetings, take competent minutes of the meeting and distribute the minutes in accordance with agreed timescales.</li><li>To analyse and evaluate basic data / information and produce reports / information / data as required.</li><li>To assist in the maintenance of systems for storing, retrieving and disseminating information using manual and IT processes.</li></ul>Working at Lyme Community Primary SchoolJoining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.At Lyme we create an inclusive learning environment for all where barriers do not narrow any child’s potential to succeed. Through our ‘I CAN’ values we deliver an engaging curriculum with personal development and achievement at the centre of everything we do so that our children feel confident that they can achieve anything.Our staff enjoy:<ul><li> A collaborative and friendly environment where ideas are valued and shared</li><li> The rewarding experience of seeing students grow, succeed, and develop confidence</li><li> Opportunities for continuous professional growth and leadership development</li><li> The chance to make a real difference, shaping the future of our students</li><li> A culture that balances high expectations with genuine care and respect</li></ul>We can offer you:<ul><li>Highly committed, dedicated and professional staff</li><li>A friendly, attractive, and well-resourced working environment</li><li>Access to relevant and effective continuous professional development</li></ul>At Lyme, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. Lyme is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.For more information regarding this role, please contact Mrs Libby O'Brien, School Business Manager at <a href="mailto:lymecp@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">lymecp@sthelens.org.uk</a> <a href="https://www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.lyme.st-helens.sch.uk</a>Closing Date: 16/12/25 Shortlisting Date: 17/12/25 When answering the question on 'How do you meet the specified criteria?' Please refer to the person specification in the additional information section.Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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