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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: HR &amp; Payroll LeadA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2027 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:As part of our transformation journey, Liverpool City Council is implementing an <a href="http://lccintranet.liverpool.local/staff-room/news/erp-blog-may-24/" target="_blank">integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP</a>) system that will transform our Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll functions.&nbsp;The new ERP system will replace our current SAP (Finance) and Oracle (Payroll) platforms, along with several smaller systems covering other functions within Finance and Resources and HR and Payroll. It will be built using Microsoft Dynamics for Finance and Resources, and MHR i-Trent for HR and Payroll.&nbsp; We are looking to stand up a team of experts to work in partnership with EY, who have been appointed to deliver the integrated solution, and internal subject matter experts to help shape the future of how we work, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for staff and residents.&nbsp;We are looking for a HR &amp; Payroll Lead who will own the design and delivery of the HR and Payroll modules of the future solution.&nbsp;They will work with and guide the Council design leads and functions through the implementation, bringing functional leading practise, stakeholder feedback and programmatic knowledge to the workstream.&nbsp;The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of leading on HR and Payroll system implementations, including all aspects of workstream management (planning, reporting, budget management, resource management, execution, and risk management. Etc.&nbsp;You will also have strong programmatic and workstream leadership skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with, negotiate with and influence stakeholders at all levels. &nbsp;This role is fixed term for the purpose to lead the delivery of HR and Payroll modules within the Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) programme and will end 30th November 2026,Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Friday 19th September 2025 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 15th and Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview date: W/C Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview type: Face to Face competency based interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact James Rimmer via email <a href="mailto:james.rimmer@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.rimmer@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Finance &amp; Procurement LeadA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The role:As part of our transformation journey, Liverpool City Council is implementing an <a href="http://lccintranet.liverpool.local/staff-room/news/erp-blog-may-24/" target="_blank">integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP</a>) system that will transform our Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll functions.&nbsp;The new ERP system will replace our current SAP (Finance) and Oracle (Payroll) platforms, along with several smaller systems covering other functions within Finance and Resources and HR and Payroll.&nbsp;It will be built using Microsoft Dynamics for Finance and Resources, and MHR i-Trent for HR and Payroll.&nbsp; We are looking to stand up a team of experts to work in partnership with Ernst and Young (EY), who have been appointed to deliver the integrated solution, and internal subject matter experts to help shape the future of how we work, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for staff and residents.The Finance and Procurement Lead owns the design of the replacement finance system and associated processes for the Finance and Procurement directorate.&nbsp;The postholder will work with and guide the Council design leads and service functions through the implementation of the new system.&nbsp;This involves integrating best practices from the finance and procurement sectors, incorporating feedback from stakeholders, and applying programmatic knowledge to ensure a smooth and successful transition.&nbsp;The role requires a strategic approach to align the system's design with organisational goals, optimize workflows, and facilitate effective change management throughout the implementation process.&nbsp;The role will be working as part of the Core Business Programme Team responsible for achieving transformation of the Council’s core business functions (i.e., Finance, Procurement, HR/OD, and Payroll) including the design and implementation of new integrated cloud technology.&nbsp;The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of public sector finance and procurement processes, and experience in delivery of minimum 3 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) transformation projects or other major transformational system and business projects&nbsp;This role is fixed term for the purpose to lead the delivery of Finance &amp; Procurement modules within the Enterprise Resource Planning (EPR) programmend will end 30th April 2027Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Friday 19th September 2025 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 15th and Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview date: W/C Monday 22nd September 2025 Interview type: Face to Face competency based interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Leanne McKnight via email <a href="mailto:leanne.mcknight@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">leanne.mcknight@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please note that due to the nature of this position and the need to work with specific equipment, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from individuals under the age of 18.
Competitive pay, great benefits, flexible working, excellent holidays!
Could you support your supervisor in the production of healthy and nutritious meals each day?&nbsp;
We are currently looking for a Primary School Catering assistant to join our enthusiastic and hardworking kitchen team based at&nbsp;Summer Lane&nbsp;Primary School.&nbsp; Hours of work are Monday to Friday, between 09:45 am to 13:45pm, working alongside other team members in a busy kitchen environment to provide nutritious meals to pupils.
What BMBC Catering Services has to offer you in employment with us:
<ul>
<li>Paid time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays
</li>
<li>Working hours during term time whilst your children/grandchildren are in school</li>
<li>Working&nbsp;Monday-Friday&nbsp;so you get those weekends and evenings to do what you love</li>
<li>Great rates of pay</li>
<li>A strong pension fund</li>
<li>Opportunities for career progression</li>
</ul>
If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you!
 About the Post:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Catering Assistant in one of the Boroughs schools.&nbsp;
Working within the Barnsley Schools Catering service, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the children receive a healthy, tasty meal.
About the role
The work is varied and may include basic food preparation.&nbsp; Reporting to the Head of Kitchen you will support in the setting up of dining areas, serving of meals and all associated cleaning duties in a busy kitchen.&nbsp;Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential. All training will be provided.&nbsp;
About you
The successful candidate will be of a positive and can-do nature who thrives in a busy environment.&nbsp; Working as a team to ensure meals are ready for service is a fundamental part of the role therefore experience of working within a team and to deadlines would be advantageous. They should be able to deal with staff and pupils in a polite and friendly manner utilising appropriate communications skills.&nbsp;
 If you require support with completing your online application, please contact the team on 01226 773684 alternatively email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bsc@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">bsc@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and we would be happy to help.

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Barnsley Museums is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic&nbsp;Commercial Development Assistant&nbsp;to join our team and help shape the future of our commercial offer across our museum sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in the museums' commercial sector who is passionate about delivering high-quality event experiences and has a flair for creative marketing and product development.
What You’ll Do:
<ul>
<li>Support Barnsley Museums commercial vision with a primary focus on event hire.</li>
<li>Identify and develop income-generating opportunities across our sites.</li>
<li>Contribute fresh ideas and energy to enhance our commercial activities.</li>
<li>Work independently and collaboratively to drive commercial success.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For:
<ul>
<li>Experience in a commercial role within the museums or heritage sector.</li>
<li>Strong administrative skills and a confident, well-organised approach.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and a creative mindset.</li>
<li>A passion for heritage, retail, and visitor engagement.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us?
Barnsley Museums is a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation, committed to delivering memorable experiences and growing our commercial impact. This role offers the chance to make a real difference and be part of a supportive and innovative team.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Jennie Steel on 07443 259385.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary&nbsp;Team Leader Capital Projects&nbsp;(9 months)to join our Economic Development management team.
Over £300 million of investment has been secured to deliver major regeneration projects in and around Barnsley town centre, strengthening Barnsley’s reputation as a great place to live, work, visit and invest. This role is at the heart delivering transformative capital projects and our strategy to for inclusive economic growth so everyone can thrive.
Role Overview:
As Team Leader, you will lead and manage a small team of Economic Regeneration Project Managers to deliver impactful projects from start to finish, as well as lead on your own projects as well as collaborating with colleagues across the council and with public and private sector partners. Your role will involve coordinating with senior managers, Councillors, developers, and infrastructure providers to ensure successful project delivery.
Flexible Working:
Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, balancing home working with time in our central modern offices to support a healthy work-life balance.
About You:
We're looking for passionate individuals with a proven track record in delivering capital projects and leading teams. Key skills include:
<ul>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation and inter-personal skills</li>
<li>Ability to work at senior levels within the organisation and with diverse stakeholders</li>
<li>Ability to motivate staff and lead multi-disciplinary teams</li>
<li>Ability to work under significant pressure, be self-motivated and use own initiative</li>
</ul>
Previous experience in Local Government is advantageous but not essential. We welcome candidates from the private sector who are eager to make a difference.
Apply Now:
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Sophie Moore at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sophiemoore@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sophiemoore@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Sarah Whittaker at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarahwhittaker@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarahwhittaker@barnsley.gov.uk</a>

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Are you a data-driven problem solver with a passion for public service and organisational improvement? We’re looking for a talented and motivated individual to lead the development and delivery of our corporate performance and intelligence framework, helping shape the future of Barnsley through evidence-based decision making.
Barnsley is a place of possibilities. We’re proud to be a double award-winning Council of the Year (LGC and MJ 2023), recognised for our bold thinking, innovation, and commitment to delivering for our communities.
We’re looking for a&nbsp;Senior Performance Officer&nbsp;to join our Corporate Performance Team and be part of a high-performing, inclusive team that values integrity, collaboration and impact.
Based in the&nbsp;Chief Executive's Office, this offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of strategic decision-making and to collaborate closely with Chief Executive and senior leadership team to drive the organisation's vision and goals.
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Your Role:
As a Senior Performance Officer, you’ll play a key role in leading the Council’s performance management framework. You’ll work closely with services and corporate teams to provide timely, accurate, and insightful analysis that informs strategic planning and service delivery.
<ul>
<li>Lead the development and delivery of the Council’s performance framework and intelligence products.</li>
<li>Provide expert insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li>
<li>Produce and present complex performance reports and benchmarking data.</li>
<li>Champion the use of modern technologies and data strategies to improve service delivery.</li>
<li>Support the Council’s governance processes, including the Annual Governance Review and Value for Money assessments.</li>
<li>Mentor and coach colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Promote the work of the team internally and externally, building strong networks and partnerships.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development and alignment of the Council Plan with Barnsley 2030.</li>
</ul>
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What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>The opportunity to lead performance and intelligence work at the heart of a forward-thinking, high performing council.</li>
<li>A supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li>
<li>Varied and impactful work that will challenge and develop your skills.</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and advancement, including training and mentorship.</li>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and generous holiday allowances.</li>
</ul>
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Requirements:
<ul>
<li>You are a proactive and analytical individual with a passion for using data to drive improvement.</li>
<li>You have significant experience in performance management, data analysis and insight generation.</li>
<li>You possess excellent communication and storytelling skills, are able to tailor messages and deliver these to diverse audiences.</li>
<li>You have strong interpersonal skills and can build effective relationships across the organisation.</li>
<li>You are confident using modern technologies and digital tools to enhance performance.</li>
<li>You hold a Level 6 qualification or can demonstrate equivalent experience in a senior performance or business intelligence role.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Deadline -&nbsp;Friday 26th&nbsp;September
Interview Date&nbsp;– Monday 6th&nbsp;October
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This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation, influencing decision-making and driving strategic initiatives. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and innovation in public service.&nbsp;
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of an award-winning team, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;
To find out more, contact Matthew Malloy at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:matthewmalloy1@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthewmalloy1@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Florence Drew at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:florencedrew@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">florencedrew@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or complete the online application.
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be asked to complete a task in advance of the interview. Details of this will be shared to shortlisted candidates in advance of Monday 6th&nbsp;October.
*equivalent experience can be located on the job profile.

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
This is an exciting time to join Barnsley Children and Family Social Care. Working in partnership to achieve better outcomes for our most vulnerable children, our Social Work Team Managers are key to supporting the development of our workforce and leading best practice for children across our Children and Young People’s Service.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Co-located with the police and the Integrated Front Door MASH at the Wombwell Police Station, our&nbsp;four Assessment Teams&nbsp;work with children&nbsp;in need of a statutory assessment and intervention.&nbsp;Our Assessment Teams are dynamic and energetic, driven by a passion for ensuring that children, young people, and families in our community receive a positive and&nbsp;timely&nbsp;service. The work is diverse and engaging, allowing for extensive multi-agency collaboration, often within tight deadlines. The nature of our work means that positive outcomes are seen quickly&nbsp;
We have recently adopted our Stronger Together practice model, underpinned by Signs of Safety and a relational approach and our managers and leaders are key to embedding this into practice. As a manager you will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;the leadership and oversight&nbsp;of a small team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers, offering regular support and supervision and driving practice in your team&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our vision in&nbsp;Childrens&nbsp;Services is clear –&nbsp;&nbsp;
Barnsley a place of possibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are one service with one goal, working together to build a brighter Barnsley for every child&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Putting Children and Families First&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working together in partnership to deliver joined up care&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Delivered by a strong and valued workforce&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Our vision and genuine commitment to supporting our teams and social workers to deliver the&nbsp;very best&nbsp;outcomes for our children and young people, makes it the perfect time for forward thinking, motivated and dedicated leaders to join us in Barnsley.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Who are we looking for?&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>You will be a qualified social worker with&nbsp;significant experience&nbsp;of practice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You will have experience of delivering reflective supervision&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You will be committed to supporting and developing teams and workers, with experience of mentoring students, NQSW’s or colleagues&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You will have extensive experience of working in statutory children’s social work, of driving plans for our most vulnerable children and of working in partnership with families and agencies to achieve positive change&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You will&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;an&nbsp;up to date&nbsp;knowledge of the legislation,&nbsp;policies&nbsp;and procedures and how we implement these in practice</li>
</ul>
In return we will offer you&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A supportive working environment with manageable spans of control&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A highly competitive salary&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing senior management team that encourages learning and development&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Flexible working arrangements&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development with&nbsp;a strong training&nbsp;and development offer&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Good IT support and equipment&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A commitment to health and wellbeing and access to dedicated&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
How do we sum up Barnsley Council?&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’&nbsp;Childrens&nbsp;Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some&nbsp;truly impressive&nbsp;outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win;&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;so proud of what&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We’re&nbsp;impressed. Are you?&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;the perfect time to join our excellent team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://youtu.be/nUcdplaW63k" target="_blank">Barnsley 2030</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0g0hscd?partner=uk.co.bbc&amp;origin=share-mobile" target="_blank">Why Barnsley is booming podcast</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
For an informal discussion please do not hesitate to contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>MarinaXigaki, Service Manager: <a href="mailto:marinaxigaki@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">marinaxigaki@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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PLEASE NOTE THE INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON&nbsp;THURSDAY 02.10.2025&nbsp;AT WESTGATE PLAZA OFFICES
Join our team as a Management Support Officer!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Services Directorate in Barnsley Council as a Management Support Officer, providing a comprehensive and efficient Business Support service predominantly to the Service Director for Children’s Commissioning.&nbsp;
What you'll do:
As a Management Support Officer, you will support Service Directors within Commissioning to enable them to fulfil their role effectively in the context of a highly pressurised working environment, taking ownership of specific issues within the service, co-ordinating and monitoring milestones through to resolution. The role specifically involves email and diary management, arranging and servicing meetings i.e. minute taking and taking responsibility for following up actions or projects arising from the meeting. You will be required to deal effectively with politically and commercially sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
&nbsp;What you’ll need:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NVQ level 3 or equivalent level qualification in a business-related subject.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Extensive business support experience, preferably in local government.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proficiency in all Microsoft Office and electronic document management.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;High standards of professionalism, communication and diplomacy.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible in your approach in order to ensure the overall service objectives are achieved
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be an excellent team player and willing to make a solid contribution to the smooth running of the service.

Benefits:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension scheme and more.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make a meaningful impact by contributing to high-quality council services.

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Competitive pay, great benefits, flexible working, excellent holidays!&nbsp;
We are currently looking for&nbsp;a Head of Kitchen based at&nbsp;Tankersley&nbsp;Primary. If you are successful, you will&nbsp;join&nbsp;a small&nbsp;team of enthusiastic and hardworking&nbsp;individuals in the kitchen to produce daily nutritious school&nbsp;meals. Hours of work are&nbsp;Monday to Friday,&nbsp;between the hours of&nbsp;8:30am to 2:00pm,&nbsp;where&nbsp;you will&nbsp;be responsible for&nbsp;managing&nbsp;a team of&nbsp;2&nbsp;staff members.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Do you love cooking?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Are you a great communicator?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Do you want to&nbsp;lead&nbsp;a&nbsp;fantastic&nbsp;team?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Do you want to be involved in feeding the youth of our Borough?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What BMBC Catering Services has to offer you in employment with us:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Paid&nbsp;time off at Christmas and Bank Holidays&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working hours&nbsp;during&nbsp;term time whilst your children/grandchildren are in school&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working&nbsp;Monday-Friday&nbsp;so you get those weekends and evenings to do what you love&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Great rates of pay&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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If you are interested in this&nbsp;role&nbsp;we would love to hear from you!&nbsp;
About the Post:&nbsp;
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Head of Kitchen in one of the Boroughs schools.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Working within the&nbsp;Barnsley Schools Catering&nbsp;service, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the children receive a healthy,&nbsp;tasty meal.&nbsp;
Working within the schools catering service you will provide excellent customer service and a high-quality food offer. With an in-depth understanding of health and safety and food safety you will produce&nbsp;fresh,&nbsp;tasty meals from a healthy school food standards compliant menu. It is important to support the delivery of the Council’s core priorities and support Directorates to deliver efficient and effective services.&nbsp;
Reporting to the Area Supervisor you will lead a small kitchen, keeping abreast of legislative&nbsp;changes and yours and your team’s training and development needs. You will be ordering and controlling your own stock and&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;and recording all meals that you produce.&nbsp;
This role is defined as a safety critical role within the Drug &amp; Alcohol Testing Procedure. You must therefore be willing to comply&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;this procedure.&nbsp;
About you&nbsp;
The successful candidate will be an existing Head of Kitchen or someone ready to take the next step in their career. Adopting an enthusiastic, positive attitude to problem solving, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They should be able to adapt their approach, behaviours, and actions to address the tasks in hand being able to work as part of a core team. They should also be flexible in their approach to meet the demands of the business unit and wider council. You will be the type of person who thrives on a challenge and can use your skills to deliver outcomes that really make a difference.&nbsp;

Head of Kitchen - Tankersley Primary School

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organised individual who is looking for a challenging role in our award-winning housing operations department.
The Operational Support department provides a wide range of services in support of housing repairs and maintenance sections. You will join a fast-paced call centre team providing excellent frontline and back-office services.
Our Operational Support department provides a dedicated point of contact for reporting housing repairs and handles over 55,000 enquiries yearly via by telephone, email, and at our offices. You will provide technical advice and diagnose repair requirements predominately over the phone so solving problems and queries in a quick and efficient manner is key.
You will work closely with our Repairs Planners to schedule appointments for the appropriate trades to carry out repair requests. You will utilise computer systems and software to log customer interactions, update customer records, and perform necessary administrative tasks.
You will be a catalyst of change as the successful candidate will join us as we continue to improve the service we deliver, using various systems and technology, and enabling our customers to interact with us using various communication channels.

Operational Support Officer

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Family Hub&nbsp;Sleep&nbsp;Engagement Practitioner&nbsp;&nbsp;
Like all of us here at Barnsley Council, you care about children and their families.&nbsp;So&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;relish this opportunity to play a key part in ensuring&nbsp;that children and young people are enabled to achieve their full potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Creativity,&nbsp;ambition&nbsp;and a focus on people.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening&nbsp;to&nbsp;and doing good for our communities.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money. The changes are clear to see - from new businesses and jobs, to improving school results and to museums being&nbsp;recognized&nbsp;for their community engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Your role in our journey&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a&nbsp;highly committed and motivated individual you will be proactive in engaging families with children aged 0-25 years into the Family Centre&nbsp;offer&nbsp;through our new&nbsp;Family Hub&nbsp;network.&nbsp; &nbsp; You will be part of a wider Family Hub team, to actively target and engage families with children aged 0-19 (25 SEND), including&nbsp;marginalized&nbsp;groups. You will&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;registration and engagement of&nbsp;families in Family Hubs, supporting people to access the services and interventions they need to build their resilience and gain confidence, whilst working alongside wider services to ensure families can access the right support, at the right time.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The role will include working&nbsp;from&nbsp;Family Hubs&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;the community&nbsp;working alongside others to support children and&nbsp;families as part of the&nbsp;Beds for babies&nbsp;Goldthorpe Pilot.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Beds for Babies pilot&nbsp;in&nbsp;Goldthorpe&nbsp;is&nbsp;part of the broader&nbsp;Safe Space to Sleep programme,&nbsp;it&nbsp;is a targeted initiative aimed at tackling&nbsp;bed poverty&nbsp;and ensuring that children under five have a safe and&nbsp;appropriate place&nbsp;to sleep.&nbsp;
What the Pilot Offers:&nbsp;
Families in Goldthorpe can access:&nbsp;
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What&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need&nbsp;&nbsp;
Alongside a Level 3 qualification or substantial experience in a relevant field and will need to&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;that you have&nbsp;relevant experience of working with children, young&nbsp;people&nbsp;and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Your communication skills, flexible approach and flair for building relationships will really set you apart.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp; You will&nbsp;have an understanding of&nbsp;safeguarding and be able to adhere to safeguarding policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will&nbsp;have an understanding of&nbsp;services provided by Family Hubs within the scope of Early intervention and prevention&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Shape a better future with us&nbsp;&nbsp;
We’re&nbsp;thrilled to have achieved Investors in People (IIP) Gold status for how we lead,&nbsp;support&nbsp;and develop people. Now&nbsp;we’d&nbsp;like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving&nbsp;lives.&nbsp;Let’s&nbsp;make a better Barnsley for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A lot to look forward to&nbsp;&nbsp;
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we&nbsp;prioritise&nbsp;learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.&nbsp;So&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For an informal discussion please contact:&nbsp;
Nichola Scase at Dearne Family Hub&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Family Hub Engagement Practitioner (Safe Space to Sleep)

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SENDIASS Officer (Temporary)&nbsp;Grade&nbsp;7&nbsp;&nbsp;Until&nbsp;31/3/2026&nbsp;&nbsp;
Working Arrangements – Wednesday to Friday (18.15&nbsp;hours p/w)&nbsp;
This post is suitable for secondment, but you must agree this with your manager first.&nbsp;&nbsp;
At Barnsley Council you can join a service that is valued and makes a real difference to lives of families, helping children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) be the best they can be. Working towards achieving positive outcomes that can help them grow and develop.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the Post&nbsp;
Join the SENDIAS Service in providing high quality SEND information, advice and support to parent’s carers,&nbsp;children&nbsp;and young people in the local area. We are proud of the work we do with our families and in delivering this arms-length service on behalf of the local authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Position: SENDIASS Officer&nbsp;&nbsp;
We have an exciting opportunity for a SENDIASS officer to join the service&nbsp;in Barnsley. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to connect with a wide range of others to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Alongside this you will play a significant role in supporting the service goals in&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;an excellent service to its customers. You will work as part of a team supporting your peers and ensuring the reputation of the service is&nbsp;maintained.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will need to have extensive experience of working with parents’ carers and children and young people. You will need to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;you can work with at pace and manage a case load. You will need to understand the principles of partnership working across the local area and engage and connect with a wide range of stakeholders. You will need to have the necessary skills to use the service data reporting&nbsp;systems and sit with parent’s carers and young people and help them work through, complete complex SEND paperwork processes. You will need to be able to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;the difference between assisting someone towards self-advocacy and direct advocacy and know when to interact between both.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, School Exclusion guidance, the Children and Families Act 2014 and how these&nbsp;impact&nbsp;on case work.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What you will need&nbsp;
To join us you will need to have the recognised qualifications and experience laid out in the job profile.&nbsp;You will need to be able to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;your experiences and how these would support a role within SEND Information Advice and Support.&nbsp;&nbsp;
A Lot to Look Forward To:&nbsp;If you join us, we will mentor and coach you within your role, sharing our knowledge and&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;to help you develop into a high quality SENDSIAS officer. We will offer you the opportunity to undertake legal training as part of your own professional development.&nbsp;
Why&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;great to work in Barnsley:&nbsp;
A highly competitive salary&nbsp;
High quality regular supervision and support and a nurturing management team that encourages learning and development&nbsp;
Flexible working arrangements&nbsp;
A commitment to continuous professional development with&nbsp;a strong training&nbsp;and development offer for staff at all levels&nbsp;
Good IT support and equipment&nbsp;
Our vision in children’s services:&nbsp;
Putting parents’ carers at the heart of their own decision making&nbsp;
Supporting young people to strive for their personal goals&nbsp;
Putting children and their families first&nbsp;
Working together in partnership to achieve the right outcomes for children and young people who have SEND&nbsp;
For an informal chat about the role please&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;hesitate to contact Sarah Wike&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarahwike@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarahwike@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Pride&nbsp;Sumbachundu&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pridesumbachundu@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">pridesumbachundu@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Chloe Clayton&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chloeclayton@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">chloeclayton@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Ellie Hirst&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elliehirst@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">elliehirst@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

SENDIASS Officer

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Can you help us to improve the independence and wellbeing of vulnerable adults in our communities? That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to and doing good for our communities. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money.

Shape a better future with us
We’d like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.
Your role in our journey
As an Assistive Living Technologies Installer you’ll be an important part of the team that provides 24/7 nationally accredited Monitoring Centre, Installation &amp; Response to vulnerable adults in Barnsley.
You will visit service users and install and maintain Telecare equipment to help provide round the clock support to vulnerable adults ensuring they get the help they need as soon as possible for example, after a fall. &nbsp;
What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need a relevant Level 2 qualification and experience of working with information based systems with knowledge and experience in a customer focused &nbsp;and office environment.
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader, or learning flexibly online. That’s one of the reasons why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding.
Apply
To achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities, apply now:

Assistive Living Technology Installation Assistant

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Come and join the team!&nbsp; We have a&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;vacancy for&nbsp;a&nbsp;passionate and committed&nbsp;Senior Public Health Officer in the Council’s Strategic Housing&nbsp;team.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
We have a&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;vacancy&nbsp;in a&nbsp;highly motivated and well-respected&nbsp;Strategic Housing&nbsp;team who have a strong&nbsp;track record&nbsp;of successful project delivery&nbsp;across tenure. The Team is working hard to ensure that everyone in the borough has access to a safe,&nbsp;warm&nbsp;and affordable home in a sustainable&nbsp;neighbourhood.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Your role&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a Senior Public Health Officer,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;work closely with Strategy Housing, Public&nbsp;Health&nbsp;and Berneslai Homes to lead the planning and delivery of public health&nbsp;programmes&nbsp;and initiatives&nbsp;to&nbsp;support our&nbsp;residents&nbsp;to live&nbsp;in&nbsp;healthy,&nbsp;affordable secure homes.&nbsp;&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;use&nbsp;your public health skills&nbsp;and housing experience&nbsp;to support the delivery of our Housing Strategy, this varied and interesting&nbsp;role will include addressing fuel poverty, improving access to housing support,&nbsp;supporting the regeneration of housing&nbsp;and training front line staff about the dangers of damp and&nbsp;mould.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Working in close partnership with colleagues across the council, the&nbsp;NHS&nbsp;and a host of statutory, community and voluntary groups including Berneslai Homes, our social housing provider, you will use your housing and public health skills to plan and deliver a range of&nbsp;programmes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You’ll&nbsp;help us to develop,&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;and evaluate projects to tackle health inequalities and improve housing conditions across the Borough.&nbsp;This&nbsp;could&nbsp;include helping&nbsp;us to develop services,&nbsp;commissioning&nbsp;and strategies, and play a key part in needs assessments and service reviews.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your portfolio will be broad ranging&nbsp;across all housing tenures&nbsp;and could include&nbsp;planning and delivery of public health&nbsp;programmes, including commissioning, contract management, and stakeholder engagement and research and evaluation, striving to improve the health and reduce inequalities&nbsp;which contribute to creating a Healthy Barnsley.&nbsp;
&nbsp;What&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;looking for&nbsp;
We’re&nbsp;looking for a passionate public health officer, with an understanding of the role housing plays as a wider determinant of health&nbsp;and experience of collaborative working and excellent communication skills&nbsp;and a proven&nbsp;track record&nbsp;of&nbsp;delivering&nbsp;successful&nbsp;public&nbsp;health initiative.&nbsp;&nbsp;To join us,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need a relevant degree and experience which meets the role profile.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Where: Barnsley’s New town centre complex The Glass Works, and the planned refurbished Alhambra Centre, an exciting shopping and leisure destination in Barnsley. Situated at the heart of Barnsley Town Centre, home to some of the biggest brands, including Next, Flannels and the Botanist, fantastic independent retailers and coffee shops as well as Cineworld and Superbowl. At the centres you will also find the historic Barnsley Market, Market Kitchen food hall and the Library @ the Lightbox. NHS Diagnostic Centre and the future projects from Health on the High Street.

Where: Barnsley’s New town centre complex The Glass Works, and the soon to be refurbished Alhambra Centre, an exciting shopping and leisure destination in Barnsley. Situated at the heart of Barnsley Town Centre, home to some of the biggest brands, including Next, Flannels, Primark, and the Botanist, fantastic independent retailers and coffee shops as well as Cineworld and Superbowl. At the centres you will also find the historic Barnsley Market, Market Kitchen food hall, the Library @ the Lightbox, and the NHS Diagnostic Centre. The Alhambra Centre will also feature a new health and wellbeing hub as part of its refurbishment, enhancing the community's access to essential services.
The Role: As part of the busy operations team you will help manage and maintain the site, which includes The Glass Works, Alhambra Centre and the town centre outdoor public areas. Primarily working in the waste management of the site and the general upkeep of the centres.
To work with the centre management team, to ensure the daily operations of the site are adhered to. To ensure all areas are maintained in a clean, safe and attractive condition in order to support these undertakings and to provide a successful centre as a major contribution to a successful town centre.
The Operative role is responsible for delivering the day to day facilities services across the floors and buildings of the site. The key focus for this role is to ensure that all services are delivered in a confident efficient and timely manner with least interruption to the customer.
· Overseeing the collection, sorting and safe disposal of client waste and recycling materials on site
· Segregating waste, identifying and storage of recyclables, empty and refresh recycling/waste bins, regular checks on the condition of equipment
· Keeping the refuse and recycling compound area tidy, clean and safe, dealing with lost property
· Safe use of chemicals, ensuring appropriate safety signage is in use, working with cleaning operatives to identify any waste or recycling issues, and working with the Cleaning Service Manager to report any faults or hazards
· Delivering consistent level of high service to the client, working to the company standards and contract requirements
· Complying with the company corporate environmental policy, statutory regulations on Safe Systems of Work, hygiene, health and safety, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate for this role will have:
· Some experience in a similar role and environment with good understanding of recycling methods and waste reduction
· Experience of working in a team
· Experience of manual handling
· The ability to work under instruction but also may be required to work unsupervised
· Excellent communication skills
· A full clean driving license is (preferred)
What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need ….
· A polite manner
· A high standard of personal presentation
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Customer service skills, patience and tact
· The ability to be calm and well organised, even when working under pressure

Operations Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.We wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, positive and team orientated Learning Support Assistant to work at our Holland Road site for 5 days per week. &nbsp; Working hours are 8.40am until 3.20pm, Monday to Friday.The role will involve working 1:1 with a child with diabetes so experience would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.Paid weeks per year: 47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until 31st August 2026Start date: As soon as possible <h2>About the role</h2>Closing date: 3rd October 2025Interview date: 9th October 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sarahshaw@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">sarahshaw@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) &nbsp; 916609Website: <a href="//www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

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Learning Support Assistant

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking individual to make a real difference to the life chances of young people.&nbsp;We are looking for dynamic, child centred applicants for this key position within in our Inclusion Team. &nbsp; You will need to have an interest in working with young people and be looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in this area. &nbsp;Many of our Teaching &amp; Learning Assistants have undertaken training opportunities provided and have gone on to careers in teaching.Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until 31 August 2026Start date:&nbsp;As soon as possible<h2>About the role</h2>Located on the outskirts of Brighton, Patcham High is vibrant, proud and successful. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of education and want the very best for all our students. The school is values driven and inclusion sits at the centre of all that we do. We do not turn our back on any child. &nbsp;We have a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a can do attitude. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a fantastic time to join the school.We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.We welcome applications from individuals who are determined to make a difference.&nbsp;Closing date:&nbsp;Wednesday 17th September 2025Interview date:&nbsp;Soon after closing dateHow to apply:&nbsp;To apply please complete the application form in full which can be downloaded form from the school’s website <a href="https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies</a>&nbsp;and email to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk" target="_blank">eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;01273 543484Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies" target="_blank">www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise, either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Alternative Provision Teaching & Learning Assistant C Grade

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The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 8 £32,597 to £35,412 per annumContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time, Monday to FridayLocation: Arun Early Help working across Littlehampton and Bognor and based in one of our Family Hubs.Interviews: Tuesday 14th October 2025We are looking for a Family Support Keyworker to join our Littlehampton and Bognor Regis team, working within our local hub system to deliver high level support to families who have complex needs.Family Support Keyworkers deliver intensive support to families in need as part of the Early Help offer, and this is achieved by working closely and intensively with whole families using a single-family plan, with agreed outcomes that the family and professionals will work towards. Through this system we address issues facing the whole family, improve outcomes for children and reduce dependence on high cost, specialist support services. As a Family Support Keyworker you will engage with hard-to-reach families, working flexibly, creatively and in partnership with multi-agency stakeholders in order to meet the needs of the children and their families. This may include outside of office hours on occasions.You will have good working knowledge of legislation and practice relating to children, alongside an understanding of current issues experienced by families. You will have demonstrable experience of working with children and families and will be able to evidence supporting those with complex needs, as well as experience of effective partnership working.You must be able to travel throughout the county occasionally, and throughout Mid Sussex including locations that are not always accessible by public transport, so a driving licence and access to a car is essential.For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.About YouKey Skills (used for shortlisting):<ol>
<li>Ability to listen to adults and children who have experienced trauma and have complex needs and to use excellent interpersonal skills in order to build an effective relationship with the families.</li>
<li>Analytical and judgmental skills in order to interpret complex situations and information from families to make assessments.</li>
<li>Excellent crisis management skills with the ability to recognize the individual needs of families.</li>
<li>Ability to create an environment where families are empowered to make positive change.</li>
<li>The ability to build rapport quickly with people participating in services and remain up to date with changes in best practice and available support mechanisms.</li>
<li>Ability to accurately record information in excel spreadsheets and web databases. Ability to use a variety of screening tools. </li>
</ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul>
<li>Relevant qualification, degree level preferably, in a relevant subject, or demonstrable experience in a paid or unpaid capacity of providing support to people in stressful and difficult situations.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of working with families in crisis in order to provide support, especially those with complex and chronic difficulties.</li>
<li>Experience of interpreting families' needs and assisting families to access appropriate support services.</li>
<li>Experience of working in a team environment and multi-agency working.</li>
<li>Experience of working within a frame of confidentiality.</li>
<li>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle/ability to travel around the county independently.</li>
</ul>About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. Through our Early Help Service, we will work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every person is supported to achieve his or her potential. The foundations for mental health, emotional control, doing well in education and parenting ability are all set in place in the early years; the home surroundings, family life and parenting are all important factors in determining positive outcomes for children as they grow and develop.For more information, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/social-care-and-health-information-for-professionals/children/early-help/early-help-services/" target="_blank">WSCC Health and Social Care</a> section of our website.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 employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:Employer Pension Contribution: 18.70% (this alters per annum on the 1 April each year).Annual leave: 27 days holiday + Bank holidays = 35days.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05944.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Laura Pett-Richards at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>, for issues or queries regarding your application, please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.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, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.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.

Family Support Key Worker

Job Title: Quality Assurance &amp; Audit Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum + Market Enhanced Payment Hours: 37 per week Base Location: Farnham House, Stevenage* . Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment for 6 months from start date. Directorate: Childrens Services*The role is a combination of hybrid and office working.The applicant must be able to attend in-person meetings and events at Stevenage and other sites across Hertfordshire, as and when required in-line with the business need.The applicant will be expected to be in the office all days during inspection periods.<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about promoting best practice, strengthening services, and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families?We are looking for a Quality Assurance and Audit Manager to join the Social Care Quality Assurance, Audit, Policy and Practice Team. The team works in collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The team is well established, with most staff being in post for 2+ years. The successful applicant will help in shaping future social work practice, promoting best practice and ensuring positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.<h4>About the role</h4>Key fundamentals of this role will see the postholder deliver:<ul><li>Partnership working with teams, service areas, the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and partner agencies.</li><li>Working with Senior</li><li>Supporting to develop and deliver Practice Weeks and Internal Peer Reviews.</li><li>Developing, reviewing and interpretating new and existing policies and practice guidance in accordance with national legislation, guidance and service requirements.</li><li>Supporting the delivery of the QA Framework.</li></ul>Further details of this is as follows:<ul><li>Supporting the development and maintenance of the quality assurance and audit processes, ensuring that they meet external inspection requirements and enable Children's Services to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of its arrangements to safeguard children and young people in Hertfordshire.</li><li>Assisting the Quality Assurance, Audit, Policy, and Practice Team in maintaining and implementing an effective policy and practice framework to support staff in delivering effective interventions in children’s social care services.</li><li>Working in partnership with teams and service areas to complete audits, analyse findings, write reports, and make recommendations around how practice can be improved.</li><li>Working with Senior Leaders, sharing findings from quality assurance activity and agreeing actions plans to address any areas of development.</li><li>Supporting the management of Children’s Services Quality Assurance Framework, supporting with developing and delivery of Practice Weeks and Internal Peer Reviews.</li><li>Sharing learning from quality assurance activity with the workforce, through delivering presentations to the workforce.</li><li>Close working with our Learning and Development Team and Participation Team to support delivery of the QA Framework.</li><li>Through quality assurance activity, to monitor and review the implementation of policy and practice guidance and ensure it is effective in supporting the department to meet its performance improvement targets and objectives.</li><li>Use the learning from quality audits, reviews of children and young people’s records, service user feedback and action research to develop effective practice.</li><li>Work closely with the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and partner agencies to develop joint working practices and complete multi-agency quality assurance activity.</li><li>Support the Policy Manager as needed with developing and reviewing policy and practice guidance in accordance with national legislation, guidance, and service requirements.</li><li>Provide an initial interpretation of new government initiatives, legislative changes, and guidance, particularly around audit and quality assurance and their impact and/or implications for the work of CS/the Local Authority.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>ssential:<ul><li>Hold a Social Work qualification and SWE registration, professionally qualified.</li><li>Adhering to the Social Work England (SWE) standards of proficiency and meet the national professional social work capabilities.</li><li>Proven post qualifying experience and a commitment to own continuous professional development and development of best practice.</li><li>Experience of completing audits of children and young people’s records.</li><li>Sound knowledge of social work with children, young people and families, and capacity to develop in depth knowledge and lead on specialist areas.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package.</li><li>Ability to travel to office bases at short notice and for periods of time, especially when an inspection is announced.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of project planning and management.</li><li>Experience of undertaking research and producing complex reports or documents.</li><li>Experience of developing user and stakeholder involvement in the development and planning of services.</li><li>Experience of interpreting and analysing the impact of legislation and policy on service delivery.</li><li>Experience of working across organisational boundaries.</li></ul>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 HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThis is a great career development opportunity for applicants looking to progress in their social work career. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sara Malik, Quality Assurance Social Care Team Manager (<a href="mailto:sara.malik@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sara.malik@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: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. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<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.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.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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Are you a dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health crises? Our Adult Social Care team is seeking experienced and committed professionals to join our supportive and dynamic service to join our specialised daytime stand-alone AMHP Service. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: Join our small, supportive, and well-led team of experienced AMHPs, who are dedicated to fulfilling the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007) on behalf of Reading Borough Council. We are looking for a professional with experience working with service users, carers, and families within a crisis intervention model of care. In this role, you will provide timely consultation, advice, and assessments to Reading residents experiencing a mental health crisis. Key Responsibilities:
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Mental Health Act Assessments: Evaluate requests for Mental Health Act assessments, making independent judgements while considering various external factors.</li>
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Compulsory Admissions &amp; Guardianship Applications: Decide on applications for compulsory hospital admissions (Part 3 or Part 2 of the Act) and guardianship (Section 7 of the Act).</li>
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Assessment Management: Handle the process of Mental Health Act assessments, managing potentially distressing and volatile situations.</li>
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Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures, including making necessary referrals and completing Mental Capacity and/or Best Interests assessments.</li>
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Documentation: Accurately record data related to assessments and interventions using electronic case management systems.</li>
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Compliance &amp; Standards: Operate within statutory requirements, adhering to local, national, and Reading Borough Council policies to deliver a high-quality service. 
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Qualifications: Qualified AMHP with current approval to practice under the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) and AMHP Regulations 2008.</li>
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Experience: Substantial experience working with the Mental Health Act, with a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, European Convention on Human Rights, and related legislation.</li>
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Additional duties if you are a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) could be to fulfil BestInterest Assessments (BIA) when not completing Statutory AMHP duties or other partnership work with communities and our partners. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of TEAM Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is “We all want to live in a place called home, with the people and things we love, in communities we look out for each other, doing the things that matter to us”.
Our Shared Purpose “Supporting the life that matters to you”. Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our Offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that, working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>A range of local discounts</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For a discussion about the role please contact Valbona Demiri - AMHP Manager on 07739 823 136 or <a href="mailto:Valbona.Demiri@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Valbona.Demiri@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on submission Interview date: To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

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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.Coventry City Council’s Migration Team is dedicated to meeting the needs of newly arriving communities and facilitating a successful integration journey into the city.&nbsp;As leaders in the field of refugee resettlement, we provide support to vulnerable individuals through various initiatives, including employment, education, language acquisition and training enabling them to contribute to the economic, civic and social fabric of our vibrant city.&nbsp;With collaborative partnerships and exciting projects, like "My Coventry", ‘’Mi-Friendly Cities’’ and "Step Forward," we celebrate diversity while ensuring everyone's rights and opportunities are valued.Join us in making Coventry a place people choose to live, learn, and work.&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.

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	<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? This opportunity calls for an enthusiastic and motivated individual. A natural self-starter with a can-do attitude, coordinates and develops support for Hongkongers who have come to the UK via the British National Overseas (BNO) Visa route to enable them to settle and integrate successfully into life in Coventry. You will ideally have experience in making claims and supporting project administration, and in having worked on grant-funded programmes. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to meet reporting deadlines. Knowledge of Cantonese would be an advantage. Candidates with similar experience in other sectors with transferable skills will also be considered.&nbsp;The post will be 22 hours a week for 18 months.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 welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those with transferable skills from other sectors. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:<ul>
<li>A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently</li>
<li>Experience in project administration or working on grant-funded programmes</li>
<li>Strong communication and organisational skills</li>
<li>Ability to manage deadlines and reporting requirements</li>
<li>Sensitivity to cultural differences and a commitment to inclusion</li>
<li>Knowledge of Cantonese (advantageous but not essential)</li>
</ul>Coventry City Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and offer support throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments at any stage, we’re here to help.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): In October 2025 About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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



South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is one of Chelmsford City Council’s four leisure facilities, offering a variety of sporting activities where there is something for everyone. Every member of staff plays their role, working within a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in a career in leisure and are passionate about delivering&nbsp;the best customer service, then we have the job for you.
We are looking for a friendly and approachable person to join our management team, who can work well under pressure, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to lead and motivate a team, focused on high customer service standards.
The successful applicant will be fully accountable for the Pool facility overseeing all aspects of the budget, staffing, programming, procedures and health and safety. The successful applicant will have a comprehensive employment history of working within a leisure facility and have previous experience of managing staff.
The successful applicant will also be required to act as a Duty Manager, on a shift basis, to take responsibility for the day to day operation of the centre, ensuring the centre is well maintained, clean, safe and compliant with brand standards at all times, supporting every department, ensuring adequate staff coverage.
This position is offered on a full-time basis, working on a shift basis to cover the opening hours of the centre, from 6.00am to 10.30pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 20th October 2025.&nbsp;
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

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Social Care Direct AdviserPermanent, Part Time£25,081 to £27,653 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Fixed-base worker</a>Closing Date: 21st September 2025Come and join our very supportive Emergency Duty Service (EDS) who have an extremely important role to play within Adult and Children's Social Care for Essex. EDS provide a prompt and efficient response to service users within Adult and Children's services, carers, agencies, medical care and professionals, giving information advice, and, where appropriate, extending a package of care.This is a part-time opportunity offering 28 hours per week, consisting of 4 x 7.5 hour shifts (30 minute break is added). A rota is available on request but is subject to change should the service require it. You will be based at our offices in Chelmsford, there is no home working available but plenty of free parking onsite.Experience is not essential as full training for this role will be given. However, you must be able to commit to the days and hours (evenings, nights, weekends and Bank holidays, including Christmas) required.The part time salary for this role will be from £18,980 to £20,927 per annum plus an additional 15% allowance for unsociable hours. Benefits:<ul>
<li>Healthy work life balance.</li>
<li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities.</li>
<li>IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied.</li>
<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.</li>
<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.</li>
<li>Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave.</li>
</ul>Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/" target="_blank">pay and reward</a>.The Role:Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.The Social Care Direct Adviser provides prompt and efficient information and advice to enquiries and requests from service users, carers, agencies, medical care and professionals.The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) provides essential cover outside of normal office hours and applicants will be required to work, evenings, nights, and weekends, including bank Holidays on a rota basis.While the role itself does not require a car for day-to-day duties, having access to a vehicle would be an advantage due to the nature of the shift patterns. The late shift finishes at 12:30am, and although overnight shifts can be worked from home once training is complete, this is conditional (if there are any issues with home internet or connectivity, the expectation is that the individual can travel to the office immediately). Unfortunately, public transport is not a viable option at that time of night, and we do not want to have staff relying on buses at 1am. Additionally, weekend shifts begin at 7am, and the person on duty would be the only one in the office at that time. Therefore, punctuality is critical. While we understand that exceptional circumstances can arise, we need someone who can consistently meet these requirements without relying on public transport disruptions. About You:<ul>
<li>Educated to GCSE level or equivalent by experience.</li>
<li>Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area.</li>
<li>Excellent typing and office based skills.</li>
<li>Experience of working under pressure in a busy office environment.</li>
<li>A working knowledge of standard ICT software and systems, in particular MS Word and Excel.</li>
<li>Experience of using own initiative to progress work.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with challenging people in a sensitive manner.</li>
<li>Proven communication skills at all levels with excellent organisational skills.</li>
<li>Customer service experience including answering a high volume of calls.</li>
</ul>What will you be doing?<ul>
<li>Responsible for using specialist knowledge and judgement on Adult, Child and Mental Health services available in order to respond to enquiries and requests with appropriate information and advice.</li>
<li>Responsible for identifying and responding to urgent or critical situations by passing referrals to the EDS Social Workers in order to ensure appropriate escalation and management of situations.</li>
<li>Responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice to callers on Social Care policies and services, including eligibility criteria, and services provided by other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring that all information is recorded quickly and accurately and is entered onto the appropriate database in order to ensure records are properly maintained.</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring that all information recorded complies with data recording legislation and guidance.</li>
<li>Responsible for capturing data required for performance indicators in the correct format or style in order for it to be transcribed on the appropriate system.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues in order to support the sharing of knowledge and new information.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively as a representative of Social Care Direct on project and consultation groups in order to ensure knowledge and information is shared with colleagues.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit:<a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/children-families" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Working for Essex</a>Please take a look at our <a href="https://vimeo.com/475853823/dd8949f748" target="_blank">'No Magic' Children &amp; Families video</a>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.How to apply:Start your journey as a Social Care Direct Advisor by clicking the APPLY button now!If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>.Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>.Additional Information:If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse and inclusive organisation serving more than 850,000 residents. If you're wondering why you should join us, it's because we offer a truly supportive culture-one that's second to none. Our employees are genuinely valued and respected, and we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance.Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving social workers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 18 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence, and access local community resources. We also maintain strong partnerships with health colleagues through proactive care initiatives, including regular multidisciplinary meetings at local GP surgeries.Our community teams play a central role in fulfilling the statutory duties of Adults' Services. A solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 is key, and our practitioners are skilled in safeguarding enquiries, person-centred assessments, and multi-agency working."I love being a part of a supportive and friendly team and the close connections I have with my colleagues." - Senior Social Work PractitionerAbout The JobSalary: £44,075 to £47,181 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Worthing Interview Date: w/c 6th OctoberWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Worthing Community Team. This is a permanent, full-time role offering variety, supervision support, and the chance to work within a genuinely collaborative team.As a Senior Social Worker, you'll manage a complex caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes.The Worthing Community team foster a really supportive environment to apply your social work skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. As a Senior Social Worker you will be supporting less experienced colleagues to apply learning to further develop their capability, and professional confidence. You will be supported with professional supervision and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development. You will work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and have an excellent understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area. You will remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and codes What you'll need to succeed<ul>
<li>You will be a confident and empathetic communicator-capable of managing expectations, delivering difficult messages sensitively, and finding alternative solutions in line with our approach.</li>
<li>You'll need a strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and experience in applying these in practice.</li>
<li>You should also bring a commitment to the strengths-based model</li>
</ul>Experience and SkillsPlease ensure you cover how you meet the following qualifications and experience within your application: Key Skills<ul>
<li>Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs in complex situations and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation). </li>
<li>Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills when working in partnership with people, carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in complex situations to meet people's outcomes. </li>
<li>Experience of managing situations with complex and competing risks, utilising a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice. </li>
<li>Experience of analysis and interpretation of complex people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. </li>
<li>Experience of leading on safeguarding enquiries.</li>
<li>Ability to provide supervision and develop the capabilities of less experienced social care practitioners including contributing to performance management. Mentor and coach students and apprentices. </li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions. </li>
<li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations</li>
</ul>Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality.Qualifications and/or experience: <ul>
<li>A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work.</li>
<li>Registered with Social Work England </li>
<li>Valid, full driving licence. Desirable</li>
</ul>Further InformationFor 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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

Senior Social Worker - Worthing Community Team

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Social Worker (Children in Care)&nbsp;
 London Borough of Havering&nbsp;
 Contract: Permanent&nbsp;
 Pay - £43,680 to £53,172 per annum subject to final confirmation (plus £4,000 Market Supplement)&nbsp;
 The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies, procedures and guidance.&nbsp;
 If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker (Children in Care), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:&nbsp;
 &nbsp;Manage a caseload dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning, child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations.&nbsp;
 Carry out high quality assessments, using child-centered, community focused, and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;
 Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 &nbsp;As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.&nbsp;
 &nbsp;From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.&nbsp; Please viewJob Description&nbsp;here
 &nbsp;For an informal discussion about the post, please contact<a href="mailto:Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jannine.Layhe@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21st September 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp;

 &nbsp;Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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