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<h1>Our Schools Traded teams are proud to deliver services across 55 Primary and 5 Secondary Schools in the Borough. Our workforce provides services to schools day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day and all of our employeesprovide an essential service ensuring working areas are a safe environment for themselves, staff, pupils, and the public. When you start with us you will be joining a trusted, supportive and welcoming team. </h1>Employee benefits that make a difference:We have a comprehensive benefits package on offer including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards for you and your family. You can view more details on our careers site, and find out what our employees have to say about how our benefits make a difference to them.Change to working patterns that work for you: Roles that could offer you the flexible working option or work-life balance you are looking for , including part-time and term-time only roles and you can help change the lives of real people in your community.How far could a career change take you? Looking to return to work after a break, or make a career change? We’ll help you develop the skills to make change happen with career boosting training and development. Switching to a role at any point in your career at your local council means you could go further than you think. Application support and frequently asked questions are available on our careers site.<h2>Roles that matter..</h2>All of our cleaners work individually or as part of a team to complete daily cleaning routines in accordance with health &amp; safety policy &amp; procedure to ensuring safe working practices are always upheld. You don't need experience to apply for our cleaning roles as full training will be provided, and we welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to supporting our communities. If you are comfortable and confident in being able to communicate with managers, colleagues, and members of the public in accordance with council policy then we would like to hear from you. You can find more details about what the role involves in the attached Job Description.Equality &amp; DiversityWe encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.You can review full Job Description and Person Specifications as attachments with this advert.Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Application support is available on this careers site. St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life, All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and LeadershipShare this vacancy with your friends and family using the social media links below.Not applying today? Join our Talent Network for future roles! <a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/TalentPool/TalentPool" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page</a>

St Helens Metropolitan Council

Cleaner - St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School

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How to Apply &nbsp;- Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



SEN&nbsp;Teaching Assistant/ELSA&nbsp;
St Michael’s Easthampstead CE VA Primary School is a friendly school with a caring Christian ethos where all staff are committed to ensuring every child achieves to the best of their ability.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have an exciting opportunity for a&nbsp;SEN&nbsp;Teaching Assistant/ELSA&nbsp;to start work in our lovely school.&nbsp;
What we are looking for:&nbsp;
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<li>Enthusiastic, creative and a passionate nature&nbsp;</li>
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<li>An engaging,&nbsp;warm&nbsp;personality&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Positive&nbsp;behaviour management with a&nbsp;therapeutic&nbsp;approach&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Willingness to work&nbsp;as part of a team&nbsp;</li>
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<li>ELSA/mental health first aid qualification/experience desirable, or willingness to undertake training&nbsp;</li>
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The right candidate will:&nbsp;
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<li>Have a nurturing outlook and approach&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Plan, prepare and deliver high quality&nbsp;ELSA sessions&nbsp;for both groups and individuals&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Work with identified pupils to overcome barriers linked to anxiety, mental health,&nbsp;confidence&nbsp;and resilience&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Assess, record and report on development progress in emotional literacy and wellbeing to staff and parents&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Develop positive relationships with students,&nbsp;parents&nbsp;and staff&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Promote resilience, confidence and independence through positive routines,&nbsp;modelling&nbsp;and encouragement&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Have an ability to work using their own initiative&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Have&nbsp;a high level&nbsp;of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults&nbsp;and build trust&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Be resilient, adaptive&nbsp;and have good behaviour management&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Be a team player and work closely with other staff members within the school&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Have experience of working with children with SEN&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Have knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Able to deliver prepared lessons to cover staff absence&nbsp;</li>
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We can offer:&nbsp;
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<li>An ambitious, highly skilled team to work with&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Wonderful, friendly children who want to learn&nbsp;</li>
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<li>A community dedicated to learning and willing to try new things&nbsp;</li>
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<li>A supportive SLT that values wellbeing</li>
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Working&nbsp;pattern:&nbsp;Monday to Friday 8.30am to&nbsp;3.30pm&nbsp;but with some flexibility for the right candidate.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;contract&nbsp;commencing&nbsp;January 2026.&nbsp;
Please complete the online application form&nbsp;on the Bracknell Forest website.&nbsp;Only&nbsp;applications received&nbsp;via&nbsp;Bracknell Forest will be considered. No agencies please.&nbsp;
Applications will&nbsp;be considered as they arrive.  The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.&nbsp;

SEN Teaching Assistant/ELSA

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3521/Cook_Housekeeper_-_JD_PS_Dec_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Cook_Housekeeper_-_JD_PS_Dec_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3525/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_Sept_2025</a></li>
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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.



We have a great full-time, permanent opportunity for a combined Cook and Housekeeping position.&nbsp;
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for a dedicated Cook/Housekeeper to join our highly skilled and motivated team. The successful candidate will be a team player who is enthusiastic about helping us provide the highest quality of care to our children and young people. This will be achieved by maintaining Larchwood’s high standards of cleanliness and preparing meals that meet the individual needs of the children and young people in our care.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Our children’s home - Larchwood provides short breaks overnight respite care for children and young people with severe and complex needs.
Working at Larchwood is both rewarding and challenging. You will be part of a team that cares passionately about the work we do and values the importance of supporting one another.
Our children and young people are all unique and require individualised care. Our staff strive for excellence, ensuring that the care we provide is responsive to each child’s or young person’s views, wishes and feelings.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>You will be responsible for the daily cleaning duties to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness at Larchwood.</li>
<li>You will be raising health and safety concerns appropriately.</li>
<li>You will prepare home-cooked meals in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation.</li>
<li>You will ensure individual dietary needs are understood and catered for.</li>
<li>You will be aware of allergens within foods and ensure safety when preparing and cooking meals.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on 19th December 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Clare Turner, Unit Manager on 01344 452315.&nbsp;
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Cook/Housekeeper - Larchwood

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3513/Application_form-Alsager_school_From_Jan_2025.doc" target="_blank">Application_form-Alsager_school_From_Jan_2025</a></li>
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To apply - download from the website: <a href="https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.thecornoviitrust.org/vacancies</a> or contact Weston school on 01270 814848.



WESTON VILLARY PRIMARY SCHOOL
MIDDAY ASSISTANT (Temporary) 
Responsible to the School Business Manager&nbsp;
Hours: 8.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, working between the hours of 11.30 am and 1.15 pm Mon- Fri.
Salary: Grade 2 – SCP 2 salary FTE £24,413, (pro rata salary £4,853) Start Date: ASAP
The appointment is temporary in the first instance to be reviewed in January 2026
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@weston.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@weston.cheshire.sch.uk</a>.

Midday Assistant

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

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Teacher of Science – Litherland High School/The Heath Family Trust (NW) – M1 – U3 – Fixed Term (2 Terms)
Start Date – As soon as possible 
Litherland High School is a vibrant and thriving community of wonderful children and fantastic, caring staff which we affectionately call our ‘Livo Family’.
Our school ethos is very much built around our dedication to the academic success of our children whilst maintaining outstanding pastoral care and support. Our staff know our children and families exceptionally well and in doing so, we develop strong relationships which underpin the achievement of our students. We take our role as a central part of the local community extremely seriously and we genuinely believe our school is unique in the strength of the bonds between staff and students.
Our school values are ‘Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity’, and we endeavour to keep these values at the heart of our actions, and encourage our children to do the same.
We know that academic success is the key to a bright and exciting future for our children, and we have worked tirelessly to make sure that our academic and wider curriculum fully prepares our students to meet the challenges ahead. Our staff are 100% committed to supporting our children to achieve their potential and become the very best versions of themselves.
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of Science to join our thriving, oversubscribed school. This post represents an exciting opportunity to join the next stage of development for this well-established department, which has benefitted from successful curriculum development. The successful candidate should be a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher with effective, evidence-informed teaching and learning strategies to improve the quality of education to raise academic achievement.
Our school is a member of the Heath Family Trust alongside seven schools across Merseyside. We are highly collaborative and supportive of each other. Continuous professional development is driven by the Trust and we have a strong offer for teachers at all stages of their development. We want all our staff to flourish and grown in their classroom practice and leadership.
Further information is contained within the recruitment pack. 
To apply, please complete an application form and equalities monitoring form to <a href="mailto:recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk</a>. Please note applications must be made using the Trust application form, C.Vs will NOT be accepted.
The Heath Family (NW) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we will check the suitability of staff to work with children. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable).
Closing Date: 15th December 2025, 12pm
Shortlisting Date: 15th December 2025, afternoon
Interviews: Thursday 18th December 2025
Link to School website &nbsp;<a href="https://www.litherland-high.sefton.sch.uk/" target="_blank">Litherland High School - Home</a>
Link to Trust website <a href="https://www.thfnw.uk/" target="_blank">The Heath Family Trust - Home (thfnw.uk)</a>

Teacher of Science

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About the RoleSalary: £13,500 - £13,834 per annum (pro rata calculated from part time hours and term time only) Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks which includes 5 cleaning days) Working Pattern: Part time, 23.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday (9.15am to 2pm) Location: Palatine Primary School, Worthing, BN12 6JP Interview Date: 7th January 2026We're looking for a Catering Assistant to join us at Palatine Primary School, supporting pupils by preparing healthy, nutritious food and encouraging valuable life skills along the way.Your role as a Catering Assistant goes beyond just preparing homemade meals. You will also create a welcoming atmosphere and provide exceptional service, using your friendly and approachable nature to make sure students feel valued and cared for at mealtimes.There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:<ul><li>Support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen including preparation, cooking, and cleaning to the required standards, ensuring hygiene and safety measure are maintained.</li><li>Thriving in busy environment and support colleagues to maintain high professional standards.</li><li>This is an active role, which includes regularly lifting, moving, and handling large equipment.</li><li>Complete written documentation for Health &amp; Safety and Food Safety legislation and business requirements.</li></ul>With a term time only contract that allows a work/life balance, great pension plus a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers. There's never been a better time to join!Required Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>Experience in, catering with good customer service, including strong written and verbal communication.</li><li>Good at communicating and can connect well with children and staff.</li><li>Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.</li><li>Basic literacy and numeracy skills.</li><li>Experience with Health &amp; Safety procedures in a commercial setting.</li><li>An understanding for the differing needs of young people with special educational needs.</li><li>A genuine passion for promoting healthy and balanced eating.</li></ul>No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.What to expect working with us:<ul><li>A Term Time Only (TTO) contract where you will work during periods in which schools are open plus an additional 5 days for cleaning.</li><li>Excellent work-life balance with evenings, weekends, and bank holidays off.</li><li>Supportive and welcoming team environment.</li><li>An excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform</li><li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li><li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li></ul>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>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CPP01253 Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description. Please ensure all 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.Struggling to apply? <a href="https://arena.westsussex.gov.uk/-/digital-supp-11#:~:text=You%20can%20bring%20your%20own,Digital%20Support:%20033%20022%2023455." target="_blank">Book onto a Digital Support Session</a> in a library near you to get help navigating our application form.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and 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.

Catering Assistant - Palatine Primary School

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About the RoleSalary: £20,635 to £22,396 per annum (pro rata calculated from part time hours and term time only) Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks which includes 5 cleaning days) Working Pattern: Part-time, 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:00am to 2:15pm) Location: Herons Dale Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6TN Interview Date: 6th January 2026 We are looking for a dedicated Cook Supervisor to lead the daily running of our busy school kitchen, inspiring a team to prepare and deliver healthy, freshly made school meals for pupils and staff.If you are a team supervisor that enjoys delivering high standard home-produced school meals, who has excellent personal skills, passion for cooking and helping young people then come and join our team.Each day can often feel quite different from the next! Your role will include:<ul><li>Oversee the catering service including food preparation, cooking, and cleaning, ensuring all activities meet required standards of School Food Standards, Health and Safety and food safety legislation.</li><li>Supervise staff members and facilitate necessary training to maintain a capable team.</li><li>Provide written documentation related to Health &amp; Safety, Food Safety legislation, and weekly reports using IT systems and emails.</li><li>Manage business finances to ensure operations stay within the allocated fixed budgets.</li><li>Operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adhering to established deadlines.</li></ul>A term time only contract with us provides a fantastic work/life balance, a great pension plus a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers. There's never been a better time to join!Required Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>City &amp; Guilds 706/1 &amp; 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering, or an equivalent qualification or demonstrable relevant experience.</li><li>Level 2 Food Safety certification.</li><li>Experience in supervising or managing a team of two or more kitchen staff.</li><li>Working knowledge of all applicable Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation.</li><li>Proven ability to monitor and manage budgets effectively to support the delivery of services within allocated resources.</li><li>Comfortable organising your own workload and keen problem solver.</li></ul>For more information on the key skills as well as the qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and BenefitsWe 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.Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:<ul><li>A excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>A Term Time Only (TTO) contract where you will only work during periods in which schools are open.</li><li>A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role</li><li>Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>volunteering opportunities</li><li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li><li>A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform. </li><li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li></ul>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>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CPP01095. If you are keen to learn more about a career in Catering <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/catering-opportunities/" target="_blank">explore our Catering Opportunities page here.</a> To apply please click the button below, upload your CV and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description. Please ensure 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.Struggling to apply? <a href="https://arena.westsussex.gov.uk/-/digital-supp-11#:~:text=You%20can%20bring%20your%20own,Digital%20Support:%20033%20022%2023455." target="_blank">Book onto a Digital Support Session</a> in a library near you to get help navigating our application form.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and 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

Cook Supervisor - Herons Dale Primary School

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Procurement Officer
£36,363 - £40,777 to £39,513 (£24,569 - £27,552 pro rata)
Part Time – 25 hours a week &nbsp;
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both community and colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

This is a part time role – 25 hours a week.

As our Procurement Officer you will ensure that the Council delivers Value for Money in its procurement of goods, services and Works, and creates financial savings wherever possible.
You’ll be providing strategic and operational procurement guidance and consultancy advice to all Service Units within Rugby Borough Council and works within the Shared Service in partnership with NBBC.
You’ll be representing the Procurement Service at meetings and in multi-functional project teams, creating and maintaining links with relevant outside organisations and presenting a positive external image and reputation of the Council.
Please see the Job Profile for full details.
About you 

You will needexperience of procurement in the Public sector, including developing contract strategies, determining contract structures and drafting tender documents, as well as be MCIPS qualified/Part qualified or hold relevant professional qualification/membership.

Benefits

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<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) Pro rata</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Hybrid working up to 60%</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Structured Induction Program</li>
<li>Learning and Development opportunities and Future Leaders programmes</li>
<li>Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals</li>
<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>
<li>Independent Support for your health &amp; wellbeing</li>
<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>
<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to work scheme and more</li>
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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.



Hylands Estate is a unique and historic destination set within 574 acres of parkland and home to the Grade II* listed Hylands House, The Stables, and the Grand Pavilion. As one of Chelmsford’s most significant heritage assets, the estate hosts a diverse range of public events, private hires and cultural activities. Chelmsford City Council is committed&nbsp;to maintaining the highest standards across the site, preserving its character while ensuring it remains safe, welcoming and fully operational for visitors and staff.
We are seeking a Maintenance Operative to support the efficient, safe and proactive upkeep of all Hylands event buildings and infrastructure. The successful applicant will carry out day-to-day repairs, planned and reactive maintenance tasks, compliance checks and routine inspections, ensuring all venues meet regulatory standards and remain fit for purpose. Working closely with the Hylands Management and Building Services colleagues, the successful applicant will help reduce reliance on external contractors, supervise on-site works, respond to urgent maintenance issues and maintain the estate’s reputation for exceptional presentation.
The ideal applicant will have practical handyperson skills, an understanding of building systems, and experience carrying out minor repairs, working safely with tools and equipment, and following health and safety procedures. The successful applicant will be methodical, organised, able to prioritise tasks, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to delivering a high-quality service, strong communication skills and flexibility to work unsociable hours are essential. A driving licence is required, and maintenance-related qualifications or health and safety training are desirable .
The role is offered part time, 18.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days mainly mornings.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
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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Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Grade: G7/8 - £43680 - £53172pa (plus £4k Market Supplement)&nbsp; Directorate: People – Starting Well About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and skilled&nbsp;Social Worker&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by delivering high-quality intervention within social care services in line with statutory requirements and best practice. As part of our Starting Well service, you will manage a varied caseload, conduct thorough assessments, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Hold and manage a diverse caseload, ensuring cases are effectively assessed and managed. Utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning, child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations.</li> <li>Undertake high-quality assessments ensuring they are child centred, community focused. To work with multi-agency network to support in delivering interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.</li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, delivering protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need, or looked after.</li> <li>Maintain accurate, timely case records and reports in line with departmental standards.</li> <li>Contribute to the continued delivery of an effective Children 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.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Qualifications:&nbsp;CQSW, Degree in Social Work, CSS or equivalent. Current Social Work England registration is essential.</li> <li>Experience:&nbsp;Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children and families, including statutory assessments and child protection work.</li> <li>Skills:&nbsp;Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to apply child care legislation, and proficiency in IT systems for case management.</li> <li>Knowledge:&nbsp;In-depth understanding of the Children Act 1989 &amp; 2004, Working Together guidance, child development, and safeguarding frameworks.</li> <li>A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.</li> </ul> Why Choose Havering? <ul><li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible Working Options&nbsp;– including hybrid and remote arrangements</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave&nbsp;– with the option to buy additional days</li> <li>Professional Development&nbsp;– minimum 10 days of learning annually</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Support&nbsp;– including mental health resources</li> <li>Inclusive Culture&nbsp;– guided by our ICARE values:&nbsp;Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone</li> </ul> We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you. Apply Now:&nbsp;If you are passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp; For an informal chat please contact <a href="mailto:Emma.Golding@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Golding@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12/12/2025,&nbsp;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;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. 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. Please view Job Profile here 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.

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Administration Officers x 2.7 (Job Ref:&nbsp;3914) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary: £37,312 (Pro rata for part time posts) Location: Children’s Centres &amp; Family Hubs (with travel to other council/voluntary/statutory agency offices or venues) Contract Types: x 2 Permanent/Full Time &amp; 1 x Permanent/Part time 18 hours per week Closing Date: Wednesday 17^th December 2025 at 23:59 Interviews: Week commencing 5th January 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing This is a great opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our Children’s Centre &amp; Family Hubs team. To assist Business Managers in providing a high-quality administrative service to a busy and demanding Early Years multi-agency team. May include administrative support to weekend services&nbsp;after 5pm. You will be based in Children’s Centre &amp; Family Hubs acting as first point of contact delivering excellent customer service to both our internal and external customers. Your key duties will include providing a welcoming professional reception service, accurately entering, monitoring and updating data on various in-house systems including MOSAiC, EIS and, SystmOne, supporting the administration of activities and programmes in the engagement of families, administering office procurement systems using Oracle finance and Excel including; placing, receiving and receipting orders; checking payments have been made; and the processing of nursery fees and contracts using ASH. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your clerical skills by supporting in other administrative duties, such as minute taking and assisting in and contributing to meetings and events.&nbsp; We are recruiting for two full-time and one part-time Administrative Officer positions to join Camden’s designated Children’s Centres and Family Hubs. These roles will primarily be based at the hubs, with occasional travel to other council offices, voluntary organisations, and statuary agency venues as required. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11517278/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11517278/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this role its essential the successful candidate is fully proficient in MS Office packages, including Outlook, Word and Excel and has previous experience working with sensitive, confidential data in a professional manner. The role of Administrative Officer will provide you with the opportunity to use your organisational and planning skills to deliver first class administrative support to the team. You will have excellent front of house experience working in a busy reception area providing outstanding customer service whilst efficiently multi-tasking administrative duties. &nbsp; You will work well as part of a team sharing workloads and demonstrate excellent communication skills as you will be liaising with different stakeholders, including internal and external suppliers ensuring a good working relationship.&nbsp;Your effective verbal and written communication skills will demonstrate an ability to resolve challenging situations and complex queries, working with a range of individuals including children and vulnerable adults. You will have excellent timekeeping skills and be able to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines. Flexibility will be required as you will be expected to work from multiple settings and may on occasion be required to attend out-of-hours events.&nbsp; A positive, proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative are crucial for being productive in this fast-paced environment. If you’re proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering your very best for the people of Camden, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp; For any questions about the role or would like to learn more about what it involves, please contact Lubna Amin on 020 7974 1311. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities;</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed

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Fostering &amp; Permanence Social Workers x 2 (Job Ref: 3928) &nbsp; Salary: £49,167.50 - £52,329 (Dependent on experience) + Travel Card &amp; Reimbursement of SWE fee Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hours per week: 36 Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 23:59 Interview: Tuesday 13th January 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved We are looking to appoint a dynamic assessing supervising social worker for our Fostering Team.&nbsp; You will have responsibility for undertaking the role of Kinship assessments and Foster Carers supervision, support and development, training, evaluate and review of foster carers who are offering placements to Children Looked After. This is collaborative role of both kinship and supervising, you will also be required to participate in the Fostering Team’s duty rota over a number of days each month.&nbsp; In addition to this you will have the opportunity to participate in various other team activities such as delivering support groups, skills to foster program and training to carers.&nbsp; We use a unique way of working withinCamden’s Relational Practice Framework, which is a relationship-based practice, where relationships are at the heart of what we do. It is based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Being relational means Camden children, young people, parents and carers, networks, residents and communities experience a workforce that is curious, kind, courageous, honest and collaborative.&nbsp; We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and are continually looking to innovate and maintain these standards. This is an opportunity to join a thriving &amp; dynamic service with an OFSTED rating of OUTSTANDING. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): <a href="https://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/CMWebDrawer/Record/8102109/file/document?inline" target="_blank">https://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/CMWebDrawer/Record/8102109/file/document?…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for one of these fantastic opportunities it is essential that the successful candidate&nbsp;is a fully qualified and accredited Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration and has at least two years’ post qualifying experience. The post holder must have previous demonstrable experience writing&nbsp;complex assessments of a child's needs and/or risk, including designing and implementing care/protection plans and completing court work as well as of monitoring and reviewing such plans over a period of time. We are looking for a dynamic social worker who has working experience with kinship families, completing assessments and supporting and developing foster families.&nbsp; We are looking for someone who is an experienced and exceptional social worker, focused on best outcomes for young people. We would like someone who takes responsibility, can work both independently and collaboratively, and within a systemic approach. You will require 2 years’ post-qualification experience as a social worker, preferably within a Fostering team environment, with good investigative and analysis skills. You will also have extensive experience in completing assessments, preferably Kinships assessments, supervision preparation, training, support and review of foster carers offering placements to Children Looked After. Also you’ll possess a sound knowledge of the legislative framework relating to children particularly the Children Act 1989, Fostering Service Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant guidance and standards.&nbsp; Being able to negotiate and have the ability to deal with conflict, hostility and vulnerability is paramount. You will need to also be an expert practitioner, positive about the work and the development of the team and service will succeed in this role. We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. If you are interested in applying for this post, please feel free to contact our Head Of Service, Meenakshi Kumar <a href="mailto:Meenakshi.kumar@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">Meenakshi.kumar@camden.gov.uk</a> for an informal conversation.&nbsp; What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities based on Service needs</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. What makes us different – why Camden? We believe Camden is one of the best places you can develop your career in Children's Family Help and Safeguarding. Here are some of the reasons why:

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This role sits within the Spatial Planning department working alongside strategic planning, placemaking and regeneration.&nbsp; It is an opportunity to facilitate and help to fund projects and initiatives to develop and regenerate Croydon.&nbsp; You will need to take a proactive role in ensuring that the required development contributions are secured from developments to support infrastructure provision in Croydon. This is a varied role with interaction with colleagues across the council as well as some limited contact with the public. The key focus of this role within the team is the administration of Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 contributions.&nbsp;If you have a local government experience and in particular CIL and Section 106 administration we would like to hear from you.&nbsp;
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<li>To raise CIL demand notices whilst ensuring that the correct CIL figures are used in assessments and calculate CIL measurements for reviews appeals using form data, reports and maps.</li>
<li>Ensure the Council’s Uniform IT Planning System (or equivalent) is up to date in terms of monitoring CIL and Section 106 agreements that are extant, entered, payment triggers and payments received.</li>
<li>Undertake Council’s Section 106 contribution monitoring to secure the required income with accordance to the financial obligations within the legal agreement and monitor claw-back clauses working alongside the finance department.</li>
<li>To maintain and ensure the committed budgets for Section 106 and CIL project assignment are monitored for spend and renewal.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the implementation of the CIL and Section 106 recovery process for the tasks that are the responsibility of the Planning and Strategic Transport Directorate, including the functions of Planning Enforcement.&nbsp; Supply the documentation and evidence to Legal Services and Corporate Debt Recovery for Section 106 income recovery.</li>
<li>Supply draft responses to enquiries and freedom of information requests regarding CIL and Section 106 management, monitoring, recovery, and assignment.</li>
<li>Organising and circulation of other meetings to support the Cil and Section 106 team function.</li>
<li>Support and supply information for the assembly and submission of the Council’s quarterly return on the Mayor’s CIL. Gather information if required under the guidance of the Team Manager for ongoing CIL appeals, which are submitted to the planning inspectorate. Supply information (both current and historic) to support our cases and update decisions accordingly.</li>
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Sec 106 and CIL Technical Support Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleIf you are enthusiastic about helping people live healthier, happier lives, join our team as a Healthy Lifestyles Advisor!We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Healthy Lifestyles Advisor to join our Healthy Lifestyles Service. The service is responsible for engaging with, monitoring and empowering adults to adopt positive lifestyle changes. You’ll support behaviour change focussing on key health improvement topics, to include weight management, eating well, increasing physical activity levels and stopping smoking. Support provided by the service follows evidence-based guidance outlined by OHID, the Chief Medical Officer for England and NICE.As a signatory of the <a href="https://democracy.bristol.gov.uk/documents/s107918/08b - Why Weight.pdf" target="_blank">‘Why Weight?' Pledge</a> everyone in the wider Health Improvement team works together to create healthier environments where more people can eat well, feel well and be active. The pledge promotes a compassionate approach to weight and highlights how the conditions in which we are born, grow, live and work can affect our health. We share the understanding that living with obesity is complex and shaped by social, environmental, and economic factors—not just individual choices. We commit to challenge stigma, create supportive environments for all ages and prioritise reducing health inequalities, especially in North Somerset’s deprived and minority communities.In this role, you will use your specialist knowledge that will be acquired through practical experience or vocational qualifications to support a caseload of adult clients via telephone, video call or face to face in community venues across North Somerset, on a 1-1 and group basis.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide information and advice to clients on a range of health improvement subjects in particular weight management, healthy eating (and drinking less alcohol), increasing physical activity levels and smoking cessation.</li><li>Make recommendations for lifestyle changes, setting plans and timescales for implementation including follow up actions to monitor client progress.</li><li>To organise and lead the delivery of 1-1 and group interventions to include weight management, healthy eating, physical activity and smoking cessation, contributing to the content of sessions and keeping resources and materials up to date.</li><li>Communicate with colleagues and partner agencies to establish referral routes into the service, in particular from groups with poorer health outcomes, those experiencing health inequalities, including from areas in North Somerset with the highest levels of multiple deprivation.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of available services and resources for clients in the local community, build relationships with other services to ably refer the client to that service or resource when appropriate.</li></ul>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Fixed Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>3 days in the office</li><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about using person-centred empathetic and non-judgemental approach to motivate and support individuals to change their health behaviours, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>NVQ level 3 qualification relating to public health, health improvement, physical activity, nutrition or behaviour change.</li></ul><ul><li>Additional modular vocational units or equivalent work experience to give technical knowledge specific to particular topic areas of the service such as stop smoking, increasing physical activity levels, weight loss, eating well, reducing alcohol intake and behaviour change.</li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to complete additional training provided by North Somerset Council.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of managing a caseload of clients experiencing health inequalities and delivering healthy lifestyle advice on a 1-1 and/or group basis, translating health improvement knowledge into practice</li><li>This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Ability to record and evaluate outcomes of 1-1 and group support and recommend solutions to ensure best outcomes for service users.</li><li>Ability to write up case study reports and good news stories.</li><li>Ability to use a case management system and variety of IT systems competently.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Caroline Bentley, Healthy Lifestyles Team Leader, at: <a href="mailto:caroline.bentley@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.bentley@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426349.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Healthy Lifestyles Support Advisor

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We're looking for someone to join our welcoming Country Parks team, part of Staffordshire County Council’s Environment &amp; Countryside Service. The team look after Staffordshire County Councils country parks, green spaces, and manage the county's public rights of way, and we’re passionate about helping people enjoy and understand Staffordshire’s natural and historic environment. As the Visitor Engagement Officer, you’ll help us deliver a great visitor experience at the Chasewater Innovation Centre and other countryside sites. You’ll run the day-to-day operations of the Innovation centre, support volunteers, visitor activities and events, and help make sure our facilities are safe, engaging and well-managed.You’ll also play a key role in raising awareness of the special features of our sites and encouraging responsible use. Whether you’re managing bookings, training volunteers, or working with partners, you’ll make a real difference to how people experience Staffordshire’s Country Parks.Main Responsibilities In this role you’ll:<ul><li>Oversee daily operations of the Chasewater Innovation Centre and support other visitor facilities.</li><li>Organise and manage events, activities and bookings.</li><li>Lead and develop staff and volunteers.</li><li>Work with partners, tenants and stakeholders to support activity on site.</li><li>Carry out checks and inspections to keep our premises safe and compliant.</li><li>Support the development of new facilities and commercial opportunities.</li><li>Handle financial processes including cash handling, recording, and monitoring.</li><li>Produce engaging visitor information and ensure it’s shared effectively with the public.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate <h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience working in visitor engagement, customer-facing environments, or managing visitor/education/conference facilities.</li><li>Experience organising and running public events.</li><li>Experience producing visitor information or interpretation for the public.</li><li>Experience managing or supporting staff and/or volunteers.</li><li>Experience of health and safety procedures, including basic risk assessment and safe premises management.</li><li>Experience of basic financial tasks, such as cash handling, sales, or financial recording.</li></ul><h3>Skills</h3><ul><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with visitors of all ages.</li><li>Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Able to work well in a team and motivate others, including volunteers.</li></ul><h3>Other Requirements</h3><ul><li>A valid driving licence (the post is designated casual car user).</li><li>Willingness to work weekends, public holidays and occasional evenings as part of a 7-day rota.</li><li>This role is subject to a DBS check.</li></ul>Interviews will be held during the week starting 5 January 2026.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Tim Cleary, Country Parks Manager at: tim.cleary<a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>Additional information</h2>To work as part of a team, delivering a wide range of frontline LibraryPlus services to a high standard.To support and coach customers to develop their IT skills, enabling them to self-serve using the WNC website and other online services effectively and confidently.To understand the volunteer journey and promote volunteering opportunities in libraries and the wider community. To support and coach library volunteers<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Customer Adviser (Weston Favell Library)

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Closing date:&nbsp;Monday22&nbsp;December 2025 &nbsp; Interview date:&nbsp;Thursday8 January 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;
Contract type:&nbsp;Fixed-Term for 2 years
Please apply online via Winchester City Council's website.&nbsp;
The Role:&nbsp;
This is an exciting role within Winchester City Council’s Landlord Services team. &nbsp;
We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual to play a key role in delivering a customer focussed, high quality housing management service within our sheltered housing portfolio. You will have a good understanding of emergency lifeline equipment and take the lead in upgrading existing analogue equipment to digitally ready lifelines.&nbsp;
In this role, you will be one of 6 Housing Officers responsible for delivering housing management services to our customers within our sheltered properties across the district. This includes supporting customers with viewings, signing up for their new tenancies, making appropriate referrals to tenancy support and sustainment and providing assistance with rent arrears and estate management when required.
Working with colleagues in the wider housing team to manage nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
You will have a good knowledge of sheltered housing management, evidenced ability to understand and meet customer needs whilst managing difficult conversations to ensure service providers are held to account for the services they provide to the vulnerable customers and communities we serve.&nbsp;
What You'll Need to Succeed:
It is essential that you have experience of working in housing, knowledge of sheltered housing and lifeline equipment.&nbsp;
The role of the Housing Officer will:
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<li>Be the point of contact for customers in the dispersed bungalow schemes, ensuring they receive timely advice, guidance and support to manage their homes and sustain their tenancies.</li>
<li>Working with other Housing Officer teams (Income, Neighbourhoods Services, Tenancy Sustainment, Sheltered and Extra Care) and other Housing sections (Property Services, Rents, Allocations, Housing Options).</li>
<li>Carry out sign-ups and home visits for new tenants and mutual exchanges ensuring that all rights and responsibilities of the tenancy agreement are explained and understood. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure tenancies are conducted in a satisfactory manner and undertake tenancy visits to properties to ensure compliance with tenancy conditions.</li>
<li>Assist with collection of tenant information for tenant records, profiling, reviewing and determining housing services.</li>
<li>Pro-active management of all nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases including neighbour nuisance, harassment, hate crime, domestic abuse, violence and illegal or immoral activity working with housing officers in the tenancy teams to ensure speedy resolution of issues using appropriate remedies in line with departmental policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Investigate complaints of ASB, ensuring all stages of case management are accurately recorded on the Orchard Housing System. Where escalation is required, work proactively with the ASB Officer to enable timely case reviews, handover and escalation.</li>
<li>Ensure that tenants who have difficulties sustaining their tenancies and/or paying their rent are offered appropriate advice, support and assistance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work closely with housing colleagues, the CAB, Social Services, Health and other specialist agencies to support vulnerable tenants to sustain their tenancies.</li>
<li>Proactively promote, facilitate and support tenant involvement.</li>
<li>Undertake a landlord liaison role with tenant groups, events and meetings providing information on all aspects of housing management services when required.</li>
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Qualification requirements for the role:
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<li>A good level of education and knowledge of housing services.</li>
<li>Current full Driving Licence.</li>
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We offer an excellent package of benefits including:&nbsp;
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<li>Employer paid health cash plan&nbsp;</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes &nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service&nbsp;</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride&nbsp;</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district&nbsp;</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans &nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development&nbsp;</li>
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Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
If you are keen to make a difference in our communities, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a team making a difference to our customers every day.&nbsp;
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Turpitt,&nbsp;Area Housing Manager (Sheltered and Extra Care) via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">sturpitt@winchester.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Claire Scott,&nbsp;Housing Officer (Sheltered) Team Leader via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cscott@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscott@winchester.gov.uk</a>.

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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. &nbsp;We are looking for an Administration Assistant to work in our busy school office at our Portland Road site. Working days required are Monday, Thursday and Friday working from 8.00am til 4.00pm. &nbsp;There is no flexibility with these hours as they are based on the needs of the school.Working under the guidance of our Office Manager, you will need to be able to exercise initiative and work well under pressure. You will need to be a friendly and approachable individual, with the ability to multi-task while being interrupted.Paid weeks per year: 47.36 &nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until 31st August 2026 Start date: To be confirmed<h2>About the role</h2>Successful candidates will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Have relevant experience of working in a busy reception role.</li><li>Be able to build good relationships with our children, parents and carers and with other school staff.</li><li>Be responsible for monitoring and evaluating pupil attendance.</li><li>Be flexible to the demands of the role.&nbsp;</li><li>Have strong telephone and communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Be prepared to undertake first aid training and any other relevant training.</li><li>Be able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.</li><li>Have a positive attitude and sense of humour.</li></ul>Employment under the Federated Board includes all locations/sites where both schools operate. Under this contract, you may be asked to work across different locations under the Federated Board, either temporarily or permanently.We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that Hove Learning Federation is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.Closing date: 12th December 2025Interview date: 17th December 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: <a href="mailto:laylawiliams@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">laylawiliams@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 916609Website:&nbsp;<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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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Financial Planning ManagerA 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!We are seeking an ambitious, qualified Accountant to lead high-profile financial planning activities within Liverpool City Council.&nbsp;This pivotal role will support Finance’s modernisation journey, adopting a Finance Business Partner approach and driving the implementation of the Council’s new core financial system, Microsoft Dynamics 365.You must hold a current membership with CCAB or CIMA, and provide evidence of continued professional development (CPD).Proven experience in financial planning and supporting the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) within a local authority setting. Strong understanding of local government funding frameworks and their connection to national policy.The Role:<ul><li>You the Financial Planning Manager will provide project management, guidance, and input throughout the implementation process, ensuring robust financial controls and documentation.&nbsp;The role also involves developing and testing processes, managing interfaces and feeder systems, and embedding Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting functionality.</li><li>As the Financial Planning Manager, &nbsp;you’ll support the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365, including project management and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Our Financial Planning Manager &nbsp;will develop and maintain financial processes and controls, ensuring full documentation.</li><li>Within the role of a Financial Planning Manager, you will be required to test system functionality, including core interfaces and feeder systems.</li><li>Throughout your role as the Financial Planning Manager, you will maintain the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) financial model until integration into the new system.</li><li>Our dedicated Financial Planning Manager will ensure all financial models underpinning MTFS assumptions are accurate and regularly updated.</li></ul>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 Monday 29th December 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 29th December 2025 Interview date:w/c Monday 12th January 2026 Interview type: Competency based face to face 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 Fiona Marsh at <a href="mailto:fiona.marsh@lverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">fiona.marsh@lverpool.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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Castle Wood is the largest broad-spectrum special needs primary school in Coventry, with 195 primary-aged pupils. &nbsp;Special education needs include PMLD, SLD, ASD, SLCN, and some of our children display complex behaviour challenges. Our vision, “Together, children first”, reflects our belief that everyone plays a vital role in helping our pupils realise their full potential. Our values drive everything we do at Castle Wood. The school values are honesty, integrity, trust, empathy and respect. We are proud of the positive ethos of our school, underpinned by our Early Years principles across all year groups and are passionate about teaching and learning and making a difference in our children’s lives.The board of governors is seeking to appoint Castle Wood’s next Headteacher to continue to lead and drive the school forward. &nbsp;We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, positive, and inspirational Headteacher who has a strong desire to work with and develop children with complex learning needs and a desire to continue to drive our exceptional school forward. What is the job role? As our Headteacher you will:<ul><li>Create a culture of continuous improvement through inspirational leadership, being committed to the highest levels of achievement for all areas of our school in order to provide an excellent education for all of our pupils&nbsp;</li><li>Promote a positive focus on quality first teaching, creative learning and meeting our pupils educational and personal needs.</li><li>Monitor teaching and learning</li><li>Develop a cohesive staff that work together to meet the educational and social needs of our pupils and support staff training and development</li><li>Ensure Castle Wood meets the SEND code of practise in delivering statutory components of EHCPs and the requirements of relevant inspection and regulatory bodies&nbsp;</li><li>Be outward facing looking to work closely with local authorities, external agencies and communicate effectively with all stakeholders including governors, parents and carers</li></ul>Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Demonstrate a wealth of relevant strategic experience as a senior leader supporting SEND children within a complex and changeable working environment</li><li>Have practical knowledge and experience of the system, processes and challenges of a special school environment</li><li>Be experienced with Ofsted procedures/inspections and working with School Improvement Partners to accurately assess and implement improvements</li><li>Possess experience in managing budgets effectively and ensuring cost efficiency and financial compliance</li><li>Have a clear understanding of Safeguarding and the role of a senior leader in this process</li><li>Have experience in designing and delivering creative and academically engaging curricular, with excellent management skills and the ability to work with various professional networks</li><li>Be a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience of working with primary aged pupils who have a range of complex special needs</li><li>Have, or be undertaking, NPQH or other relevant professional qualifications/development in leadership</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, resilience, sensitivity and an infectious enthusiasm, demonstrating forward thinking and positivity. &nbsp;</li><li>The ability to lead with passion and compassion – supporting a dedicated team to do a demanding job, whilst ensuring that all are performing to the highest possible standards</li><li>Knowledge of Early Years principles as this underpins teaching and learning in our school</li></ul>In return, we will provide:<ul><li>Committed and supportive governing body, leadership team, colleagues, and parents</li><li>A well-equipped and well-maintained school</li><li>Commitment to continuing professional development and access to online learning platforms</li><li>Comprehensive staff wellbeing package including taking some leadership time off-site, employee assistance programme, salary sacrifice scheme, access to hydrotherapy pool, free tea and coffee, free staff car parking, and staff workwear.</li><li>Competitive salary with a teacher pension scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Access to salary sacrifice schemes</li><li>Access to occupational health and counselling services</li><li>Free tea and coffee, onsite parking&nbsp;</li></ul>If this opportunity excites you and, you believe you are the right person to lead our school and you want to make a difference to the lives of pupils at Castle Wood, then we want to hear from you.Application process:To apply for the post, please download the candidate information pack, where you will find the detailed job description and person specification. &nbsp;Completed application forms should be submitted by no later than midnight on Sunday, 11th January 202,6 using the online application link provided. &nbsp;Please ensure that you answer the following question on your online application form:&nbsp;<ul><li>Describe, with reference to your present post and responsibilities, how your experience meets the requirements of this post.</li><li>Describe your leadership style, touching upon your strengths and development areas</li></ul>A shortlist of candidates will be selected by 16th January and invited to attend a selection process. &nbsp;This will take place over two days on 28th &amp; 29th January with a series of activities including a formal interview. &nbsp;References will be sought before the interview. &nbsp;The governing body actively encourages all candidates to visit the school to see our amazing facilities and meet our children. The dates of Monday, 15th December, from 1 pm onwards and Wednesday, 7th January, in the morning have been identified for these. &nbsp;To arrange a visit, please contact Vicky Moore (People &amp; Operations Lead)&nbsp;<a href="mailto:moorev@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk" target="_blank">moorev@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;or 024 7670 9060, option 4. &nbsp;Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. &nbsp;The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. &nbsp;Please note that an online search may form part of this recruitment process. &nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to learn about the assistance we can provide.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,&nbsp;an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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About UsHigh Trees is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' home, offering care in a 3 to 4 bed setting and welcoming children aged 7 to 18 at the time of referral. Our home is small and inviting, and we look after the individual needs of children with severe and complex learning disabilities and their families.Our dedicated and skilled staff team are keen to ensure that children who stay with us, whether full time or for short breaks, feel at home and feel safe, have many opportunities for both fun and learning and reach their full potential in a range of creative ways.We are ideally located in a lovely area, with a large, open garden with a patio area and are very much a part of the community. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5OiZtmeKpo" target="_blank">Watch our video here about working in Residential Childcare from our High Tree's Registered Manager!</a>About the RoleSalary: £29,159 - £30,584 per annum (includes weekend working allowance and Crawley Weighting Allowance) plus excellent pension, annual leave and additional benefits) Working Pattern: Full time 37 hours per week + rota for evening and weekend work Contract: Permanent Location: Crawley Shifts and Rotas: for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, including every other weekend and approximately one sleep-in duty per week currently with enhanced pay. This can be discussed with candidates in more detail at interview.Children's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 months while you remain in the County Council's permanent employment during this time to support our new employees in this vital role! The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 months.As a Residential Childcare Worker at High Trees, you will provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for our children and young people to support their individual needs. Each day you will support a child's individual plan such as their morning routine, school attendance, developing independence skills and facilitating mealtimes along with family time. This deeply rewarding role, while at times challenging, lets you experience the joy of seeing young people celebrate their achievements. If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you - apply below!Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li><li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li><li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li><li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li><li>Good standard of English and literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents.</li></ul>Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for English and any Childcare qualifications you hold.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and are rewarded for the work you do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:<ul><li>an excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a></li><li>generous holiday entitlement of 27 to 28 days, depending on job title and length of service</li><li>access to a wide selection of retail discounts and savings such as groceries, shopping, travel and more through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.</li><li>a range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives</li><li>maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave</li><li>health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>financial wellbeing support including access to educational tools and webinars, loans or debt consolidation options and savings scheme</li><li>training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring</li></ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05820 . For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Ben Arnold (Registered Manager) . For any issues with your application Charlotte Blandford (Resourcing Specialist) To apply, upload your CV and complete our short application form, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - High Trees

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About the Role
Join a dynamic legal team at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious and forward-thinking regional authorities. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Lawyer to help shape the future of our city region through high-impact legal work.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool City Region since being created in 2014 and becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority in 2017; and we continue to grow at a rapid rate with further powers expected to be devolved to the Authority in the near future. By using the devolved powers we have, we can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living, working and visiting the Liverpool City Region.
With increasing powers comes an increasing demand on the integral enabling services of the Combined Authority, and none less so than on Legal Services. This means we are looking forward to exciting growth within the team to continue to meet the demands of the Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region, working together to make investments and decisions in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.
This role focuses primarily on commercial contracts and public procurement, supporting a wide range of organisational activities and strategic projects.&nbsp; Experience of construction and projects law may be advantageous, but the role involves drafting and advising a wide range of commercial contracts including funding, marketing and IT agreements.
You’ll contribute to high-profile, multi-million-pound initiatives across transport, infrastructure, and decarbonisation, including:
Rail Operations
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<li>-Merseyrail Concession Agreement - Managing the region’s rail network through a long-term operating contract.</li>
<li>-Rolling Stock Project – Introducing a new fleet of Class 777 trains</li>
<li>-Train Connectivity and Information Systems Project – Implementing a system enabling real-time communication between trains and the control room</li>
<li>-Baltic Station – Constructing a new station in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle</li>
<li>-Station Enhancements – Upgrading key stations including Liverpool Central and Sandhills</li>
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Bus Operations
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<li>-Bus Reform Programme – Transitioning to a franchised bus network</li>
<li>-Fleet Procurement – Modernising bus travel with new electric, diesel and rapid transport vehicles</li>
<li>-Depot Infrastructure – Upgrading bus depots to support the new fleet and new technologies</li>
<li>-Green Bus Routes – Reducing congestion and emissions and supporting active travel through priority corridors</li>
</ul>
Wider Transport Projects
<ul>
<li>-Mersey Tunnels – Ongoing management and maintenance</li>
<li>-Ferry Services Modernisation – Introducing a new vessel and upgrading supporting infrastructure</li>
<li>-Smart Ticketing Systems – Implementing an integrated contactless payment system across the transport network</li>
</ul>
Decarbonisation &amp; Net Zero
<ul>
<li>-Public Sector Decarbonisation Schemes – Retrofit and energy efficiency works at public sector sites</li>
<li>-Social Housing Retrofit Programmes – Energy performance improvements across thousands of homes in partnership with housing providers</li>
<li>-Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Scheme – Installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the city region</li>
<li>-Mersey Tidal Power Project – A flagship renewable energy project with the potential to generate up to 1 GW of clean electricity</li>
</ul>

About the person
<ul>
<li>-Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer (England &amp; Wales).&nbsp; This is essential.</li>
<li>-Typically 4+ years PQE, although we welcome applications from exceptional candidates with less experience.</li>
<li>-Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of in-house matters.</li>
<li>-Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities</li>
<li>-A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a “can-do” attitude and appetite for autonomy.</li>
</ul>

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. 
The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
1) &nbsp; Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer (England &amp; Wales) with extensive post-qualification experience
2) &nbsp; Experience of complex legal agreements
3) &nbsp; A high level of strategic awareness
Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits 
<ul>
<li>-Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>-Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>-Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>-Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>-24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>-Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>-Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>-Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>-Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
</ul>

Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.
Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Principal Lawyer (Transport and Infrastructure)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3531/Role_Description_Final.pdf" target="_blank">Role_Description_Final</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.



About the Role
Join a dynamic legal team at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious and forward-thinking regional authorities. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Lawyer to help shape the future of our city region through high-impact legal work.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool City Region since being created in 2014 and becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority in 2017; and we continue to grow at a rapid rate with further powers expected to be devolved to the Authority in the near future. By using the devolved powers we have, we can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living, working and visiting the Liverpool City Region.
With increasing powers comes an increasing demand on the integral enabling services of the Combined Authority, and none less so than on Legal Services. This means we are looking forward to exciting growth within the team to continue to meet the demands of the Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region, working together to make investments and decisions in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.
This role focuses primarily on grant and loan funding arrangements and subsidy control.&nbsp; While property and planning law experience is not essential, a working understanding of these areas may be advantageous. Experience in public and procurement law is also beneficial, providing valuable context to the Combined Authority’s legal landscape.
You’ll support the Strategic Investment Fund, which drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth across the region. Multi-million-pound investments span innovation, infrastructure, regeneration, and social enterprise, including:
Digital Infrastructure
<ul>
<li>-LCR Connect – Delivering a 212km full-fibre network enabling gigabit connectivity and digital inclusion</li>
</ul>
Regeneration &amp; Brownfield Development
<ul>
<li>-Brownfield Land Fund - Unlocking housing development across Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, and Knowsley</li>
<li>-Urban Development Fund - Supporting sustainable commercial and mixed-use developments</li>
<li>-Chrysalis Fund - Financing regeneration projects</li>
</ul>
Innovation &amp; Enterprise
<ul>
<li>-LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone – the first integrated Freeport and Investment Zone and the flagship model for the Government’s Industrial Strategy Zones Action Plan.</li>
<li>-Sci-Tech Daresbury – Expansion of lab-enabled office space for high-growth tech and life sciences firms</li>
<li>-LCR Seed Fund - Equity investment in early-stage businesses in priority sectors</li>
<li>-Kindred CIC - Supporting socially trading organisations with inclusive economic models</li>
</ul>
Environment &amp; Energy
<ul>
<li>-HyNet North West - Hydrogen and carbon capture infrastructure for industrial decarbonisation</li>
<li>-Sustainable Urban Development Fund - Green infrastructure and flood resilience initiatives</li>
</ul>
Skills &amp; Employment
<ul>
<li>-Skills Bootcamps - Training in digital, construction, and green sectors</li>
<li>-Adult Education Budget - Delivering inclusive learning and upskilling opportunities across the region</li>
</ul>
About the person
<ul>
<li>-Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer (England &amp; Wales).&nbsp; This is essential.</li>
<li>-Typically 4+ years PQE, although we welcome applications from exceptional candidates with less experience.</li>
<li>-Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of in-house matters.</li>
<li>-Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities</li>
<li>-A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a “can-do” attitude and appetite for autonomy.</li>
</ul>

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. 
The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1)&nbsp; Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer (England &amp; Wales) with extensive post-qualification experience
2)&nbsp; Experience of complex legal agreements
3)&nbsp; A high level of strategic awareness

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits 
<ul>
<li>-Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>-Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>-Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>-Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>-24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>-Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>-Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>-Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>-Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
</ul>

Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.
Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Principal Lawyer (Commercial)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3437/Information_for_applicants.pdf" target="_blank">Information_for_applicants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3438/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">Our_values_in_action</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3439/BUS0146P_Senior_Accountant__2_.docx" target="_blank">BUS0146P_Senior_Accountant__2_</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online by clicking the link below



There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Senior Accountant
About the Role:
Wirral Borough Council is seeking to appoint an Accountant to deliver innovative, solution-focused financial management that drives value for money and supports long-term sustainability.
The role is part of the finance team that supports the place pillar, (neighbourhoods and regeneration). These are large, fast moving and diverse directorates, with a range of core services and transformational plans, aimed at improving the lives of residents and making Wirral a great place to live and work.
As part of the place finance team, you will build strong relationships and provide financial support and guidance to budget holders, to aid decision making. You will assist non finance teams with accurate and timely budget monitoring forecasting and financial processes.
Key duties of the role will include:
<ul>
<li>Partner with budget holders within the directorate to provide financial advice to non-financial teams.</li>
<li>Assist in the development of financial plans aligned with service objectives.</li>
<li>Produce accurate reports, forecasts, and budgets.</li>
<li>Analyse performance and identify risks and opportunities.</li>
<li>Assist with the preparation of year end accounts and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships to support with decision making and financial management.</li>
<li>Drive financial best practices.</li>
</ul>
About the candidate:
You will hold a recognised professional/technical accountancy qualification/part qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent vocational experience. You will have a strong understanding of financial management principles and practices and be able to articulate and build effective relationships with internal services to both financial and non-financial colleagues.
We are very keen to hear from you if you are a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver with a drive to make a difference. You will be someone who:
<ul>
<li>Builds strong relationships and communicates with impact</li>
<li>Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment</li>
<li>Challenges constructively and influence senior stakeholders</li>
<li>Can be resilient and adaptable</li>
<li>Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement</li>
<li>Confident using financial systems and advanced Excel tools</li>
</ul>
For an informal chat about any of these roles - please contact one of the panel members:
Julie Frowe - <a href="mailto:juliefrowe@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">juliefrowe@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Louise Godfrey - <a href="mailto:louisegodfrey@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">louisegodfrey@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Mark Lightburn - <a href="mailto:marklightburn@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">marklightburn@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held week commencing 19th January 2026.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Accountant

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3440/Information_for_applicants.pdf" target="_blank">Information_for_applicants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3441/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">Our_values_in_action</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/3442/BUS0150P_Accountant.docx" target="_blank">BUS0150P_Accountant</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online by clicking the link below



There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Accountant
About the Role:
Wirral Borough Council is seeking to appoint an Accountant to deliver innovative, solution-focused financial management that drives value for money and supports long-term sustainability.
The role is part of the finance team that supports the place pillar, (neighbourhoods and regeneration). These are large, fast moving and diverse directorates, with a range of core services and transformational plans, aimed at improving the lives of residents and making Wirral a great place to live and work.
As part of the place finance team, you will build strong relationships and provide financial support and guidance to budget holders, to aid decision making. You will assist non finance teams with accurate and timely budget monitoring forecasting and financial processes.
Key duties of the role will include:
<ul>
<li>Partner with budget holders within the directorate to provide financial advice to non-financial teams.</li>
<li>Assist in the development of financial plans aligned with service objectives.</li>
<li>Produce accurate reports, forecasts, and budgets.</li>
<li>Analyse performance and identify risks and opportunities.</li>
<li>Assist with the preparation of year end accounts and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships to support with decision making and financial management.</li>
<li>Drive financial best practices.</li>
</ul>
About the candidate:
You will hold a recognised professional/technical accountancy qualification/part qualification (e.g. CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent vocational experience. You will have a strong understanding of financial management principles and practices and be able to articulate and build effective relationships with internal services to both financial and non-financial colleagues.
We are very keen to hear from you if you are a strategic thinker and proactive problem-solver with a drive to make a difference. You will be someone who:
<ul>
<li>Builds strong relationships and communicates with impact</li>
<li>Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment</li>
<li>Challenges constructively and influence senior stakeholders</li>
<li>Can be resilient and adaptable</li>
<li>Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement</li>
<li>Confident using financial systems and advanced Excel tools</li>
</ul>
For an informal chat about any of these roles - please contact one of the panel members:
Julie Frowe - <a href="mailto:juliefrowe@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">juliefrowe@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Louise Godfrey - <a href="mailto:louisegodfrey@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">louisegodfrey@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Mark Lightburn - <a href="mailto:marklightburn@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">marklightburn@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to be held week commencing 19th January 2026.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All Applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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