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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 communityNorth Somerset Council’s Highway Network Management Service manages the co-ordination of activities on the highway, whether Utility company or Council own or private works, domestic/commercial vehicle dropped kerbs, events (affecting/on the highway) or other licensable highway activities such as skips, scaffolding. In addition to co-ordinating activities, we also enforce legislation relating to utility company works, protect highway infrastructure, check safety around temporary traffic management and minimise disruption as far as practicable on the highway networkThe RoleWe are looking for a Senior/Compliance &amp; Enforcement Officer to work in our Highway Network Management Team. The role is a career graded post and while ideally we are seeking someone at the Senior level grade, would welcome &amp; applications from those who feel they may meet the level 6 criteria. Reporting directly to the Principal Compliance &amp; Enforcement Officer you will use you’re experience, knowledge and skills to carry out a range of co-ordination, inspection, compliance, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and enforcement activities, relating to street/roadworks permits, licenses and events on/impacting the highway network to meet relevant legislative and statutory requirements over a geographical area. You will act as an escalation point as well as being a professional witness where required.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the highway network, minimising disruption to the travelling public, and managing stakeholder expectations and challenges. You will be working in a dynamic, collaborative environment with opportunities to gain experience and develop skills in a local authority setting with a fantastic, supportive team.The position may also involve supervising the work of more junior team members within an established management framework.The details below relate to the Senior level of this career-graded post. Please refer to the job description for the full career grade structure. Candidates who do not meet all Senior-level criteria may be considered for appointment at Level 6; requirements for each level are outlined in the job description.About YouWe are seeking an experienced professional with significant practical experience in a highway related environment - such as Network Management, Streetworks, or a utility background. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently while also being an effective and collaborative team player. For the Senior career grade, a NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor card is essential along with relevant industry experience. You should have a strong understanding of the challenges associated with works on/affecting the highway and proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Key skills and essential criteria for the Senior level include:<ul><li>Ability to work independently, using strong problem-solving skills to anticipate and resolve issues, plan solutions, and make sound decisions.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of technical standards safe working practices and legislation for working in highways (including experience in undertaking inspections)</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent IT skills, including the ability to interrogate street works permits and licences, and proficiency with relevant software and hardware.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of technical operational activities, including inspections and temporary traffic management planning, in collaboration with internal teams and external organisations.</li></ul><ul><li>A vocational qualification or experience to level 4 relevant to the service area or equivalent is essential.</li></ul><ul><li>Either be an existing member of or on successful appointment be able to join a recognised Highway professional body.</li></ul><ul><li>You will have a full valid driving licence.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to present evidence confidently.</li></ul><ul><li>To resolve enquiries and complaints in relation to highway enforcement activities in a timely safe and efficient manner. Conflict management skills are essential.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate excellent IT skills including interrogation/investigation of street works or highway licence permits and specialist software such as Street Manager (or equivalent package) is essential. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent packages)</li></ul><ul><li>Be competent in the use of a range of software and hardware, including mobile devices and body worn camera etc, for the reporting of faults, breaches of enforcement, writing reports and documents, sending emails etc.</li></ul><ul><li>Good organisation skills and accurate record keeping is essential.</li></ul>A full valid driving licence is an essential condition for this role.This position will be based at our Town Hall office in Weston-super-Mare.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><ul><li>Up to 2-3 days in the office.</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, creating a workplace built on great teamwork.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/12270cd8d2.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. To enable us to shortlist in a fair and unbiased way, it is essential that you provide us with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or exceed the criteria outlined for this role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Paul Watkins, Highway Network &amp; Traffic Manager, at <a href="mailto:paul.watkins@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.watkins@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBC.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.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.





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North Somerset Council

Senior/Compliance & Enforcement Officer (Streetworks)

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Director – Children’s Social Care 
Location: Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield 
Contract Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: 4th January 2026 
Reference: PEO-002372 
 
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and families? Enfield Council is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Children’s Social Care services, driving transformation, safeguarding excellence, and delivering high-quality support across the borough. Enfield is a diverse and vibrant borough with a strong commitment to supporting its children and families. We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact. 
About the Role 
As Director – Children’s Social Care, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of all children’s social care services. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of children’s services in Enfield, ensuring statutory compliance, continuous improvement, and alignment with national reforms. 
What You’ll Do 
 
 - Lead and manage all aspects of children’s social care, ensuring safe, effective, and value-for-money services. 
 - Drive transformation aligned with government reforms and local priorities. 
 - Champion safeguarding and quality assurance, embedding a culture of continuous improvement. 
 - Collaborate with elected members, partners, and stakeholders to deliver integrated, outcome-focused services. 
 - Represent Enfield Council at regional and national forums, promoting the borough’s interests. 
 
What We’re Looking For 
 
 - Effective senior leadership experience in children’s social care. 
 - Comprehensive understanding of statutory responsibilities and regulatory frameworks. 
 - Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
 - Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering service transformation and improvement. 
 - Excellent partnership and stakeholder engagement skills. 
 
Key Dates 
Technical Assessment Date: 15th January 2026 
Interview Date: 4th February 2026 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Carol Watson at <a href="mailto:carol.watson@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">carol.watson@enfield.gov.uk</a>. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon, Senior Recruitment Advisor at <a href="mailto:debola.olufon@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">debola.olufon@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit <a href="https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/" target="_blank">https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

London Borough of Enfield

Director - Children's Social Care

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Bring your skills, compassion and leadership into a role that truly matters. We are welcoming applications for a full-time Senior Social Worker on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis, where you will play an essential part in ensuring adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism receive the support they need to thrive.
(Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information).
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
We have developed clear career pathways for many of our roles. To learn more, please explore our adult social care social worker academy model : <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-08/adult-social-care-social-work-career-pathway-handbook.pdf" target="_blank">Adult social care - Social work pathway handbook</a>.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact <a href="mailto:katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.wheeler@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a suitable time.
<h3>About you...</h3>
Are you passionate about supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism?
We are looking for a qualified Senior Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism.&nbsp;
As a Senior Social Worker, you will have drive and enthusiasm to work collaboratively with individuals, families and other professionals.
You will be Social Work England registered.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a supportive and collaborative team built on compassion, inclusion and excellence.
The CTPLD and Autism is a great team to work in with a shared ethos, mutually supportive and a positive team dynamic. We work with others across the service to draw on specialist knowledge and support.
Our staff are our greatest asset, and you will receive regular supervision; have access to excellent training opportunities and the ability to develop your professional skills and interests.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
Responsible for supervising team members and the opportunity to be involved in various projects. As a valued member of the team, you will also form part of the management team for CTPLD/Autism.
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service.
The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days annual leave increasing to 33 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>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.</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</h3>
Interview date to be confirmed.
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?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Amy Todd, Community Services Manager
Tel.: 01344 354466
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.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
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

Senior Social Worker - CTPLD (maternity cover up to 12 months fixed term contract)

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp</a>;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work directly with parents/carers and children who are in care/at the edge of care, to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people aged 10 years old and above and their families.</li><li>Be skilled and experienced in supporting them to manage intrafamilial and extra familial risks, including criminal and sexual child exploitation.</li><li>Engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people who are in care/at the edge of care.</li><li>Use skills including coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice to support them to live at home with their families.</li><li>Work alongside multi-disciplinary experts and be trained in Motivational Interviewing, a counselling approach that creates confidence in parents to change their behaviours that cause harm.</li><li>Through working intensively with children, young people and their carers and people who are of significance to them, you will need to manage high levels of challenge and work with resistance. Build positive relationships with children, young people and their families based on their individual needs; responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and how they self-identify.</li><li>Make referrals to other professionals in the team such as recovery workers, healthy relationship workers and psychological therapists.</li><li>Record all of your work in our case management system, ensuring that case records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with professionals and partner agencies to ensure that children and families receive the best possible service at the right time.</li><li>Work flexibly to respond to the needs of the children, young people and families, being guided by the times they need support, including the need to work in the evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work pattern:We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month.<h4>About you</h4>No formal qualifications are required for the role, you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.Previous experience of working with children and families is desirable.Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them</li><li>Full driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and passionate team who are achieving real change and positive outcomes for children in care and families of Hertfordshire.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th &amp; 14th January 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: Life Coaches Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding</a><h4>About the role</h4>We have several exciting opportunities to join our newly formed hub, bringing together the Reunification Team and Edge of Care Team.In this role, you’ll work directly with parents of children in care or at risk of entering care, helping them achieve positive change through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice. You’ll receive specialist training in Non-Violent Resistance and be part of a service that values professional growth and development.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people (10+) and their families to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice.</li><li>Conduct weekly home visits to support progress and improve outcomes.</li><li>Develop expertise in non-violent resistance to address challenging behaviours linked to trauma, such as aggression, self-harm, and substance misuse.</li><li>Deliver interventions through individual and group sessions, promoting positive relationships and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Provide practical support, including housing applications, benefit claims, and establishing routines.</li><li>Facilitate sessions that strengthen parent-child connections and offer constructive feedback.</li><li>Make referrals to specialist colleagues and partner agencies as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records and attend relevant meetings.</li><li>Build strong professional relationships to ensure timely, effective support for families.</li><li>Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of children and families.</li></ul>We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month. <h4>About you</h4>There are no formal qualifications are required for the role, and you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.&nbsp;Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews.</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers.</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues.</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them.</li><li>Diving License and access to a vehicle.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li><li>Previous experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;</li></ul> We have several exciting opportunities available for passionate professionals who want to make a real difference for children, young people, and families. As part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary service, you’ll help shape brighter futures and deliver life-changing support. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where every day counts, apply today and be part of something that truly matters.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th and 14th January Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Life Coaches

We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 HoursContract Type: - Full Time, Fixed term until 31st March 2027 Location: Ty Pawb / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.Team: Childrens Services - Intensive Support Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are looking for a Senior Practitioner that wants to help make a positive difference to children’s lives, supporting children to remain cared for within their families.As a Senior Practitioner in our Intensive Support Team, you would be joining an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, sharing knowledge and expertise with a range of professionals, including Social Workers, Support Workers, Specialist Health Visitors, Child Psychologist and Education Worker.You need to be effective at building positive working relationships and committed to promoting a solution focused family approach to intervention, championing a strengths-based, what matters approach with families.The successful candidate needs to be passionate about working with children, young people, and their families, and demonstrate leadership and role modelling to keep families together.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.</li><li>Successful completion of the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation and statutory regulations, research and practice in relation to the relevant service area.</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Singler on 01495 233261 or email <a href="mailto:singlk@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">singlk@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Senior Practitioner - Intensive Support Team

Are you passionate about nature recovery and landscape-scale environmental change? Do you thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary settings and want to help shape a greener future for Derbyshire?Derbyshire County Council is excited to recruit a Local Nature Recovery Strategy Officer to lead the delivery phase of our Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). This is a unique opportunity to coordinate a high-profile, nationally significant initiative that will guide nature recovery across the county, embedding biodiversity into decision-making and unlocking investment in our natural capital.About the RoleYou’ll be at the heart of Derbyshire’s nature recovery efforts, working with a wide range of partners—from landowners and local authorities to conservation organisations and community groups – to help translate the Strategy into action. Your role will be to:<ul><li>Convene and support a cross-sector delivery partnership</li><li>Help embed LNRS priorities into local plans and policies</li><li>Facilitate work with partners to develop strategic nature recovery projects</li><li>Monitor and report on delivery progress to Defra and stakeholders</li><li>Lead communications and engagement to raise awareness and promote action</li></ul>This is a dynamic and outward-facing role, requiring excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills in order to able to facilitate, work with, encourage and support partners and others to deliver the LNRS. The role will also require project management, teamwork, and strategic thinking in order to be successful.About YouWe’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>Experience in environmental, biodiversity or land management sectors</li><li>Strong communication and partnership-building skills</li><li>A working understanding of nature conservation and environmental policy</li><li>The ability to manage complex workloads and deliver results</li></ul>Knowledge of Derbyshire’s landscapes, habitats and stakeholders is desirable, as is experience with GIS and data reporting.Support &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.</li><li>Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.</li><li>Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.</li><li>Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.</li><li>Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.</li><li>Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.</li><li>Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.</li><li>&amp; much more</li></ul>About UsYou’ll be joining the Conservation, Heritage and Design Service, a passionate and expert team dedicated to protecting and enhancing Derbyshire’s built and natural environment. From historic buildings and archaeology to biodiversity, arboricultural management and landscape design, we work across disciplines to deliver sustainable outcomes for people and nature.Derbyshire County Council is a forward-thinking employer, committed to environmental sustainability, equality, and high-quality public service. We offer flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and a supportive culture that values innovation and collaboration.Why Derbyshire?From the rugged beauty of the Peak District to the rolling farmland and vibrant market towns, Derbyshire is a county rich in natural and cultural heritage. It’s a place where nature recovery can make a real difference—and where your work will leave a lasting legacy.Ready to apply? Visit <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk</a> and search for “Local Nature Recovery Strategy Officer” to submit your application. For an informal chat about the role, contact Tom French, Nature-Based Solutions Principal Advisor, Heritage and Design: <a href="mailto:Tom.French@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tom.French@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Provisional Interview Date: 16th January 2025Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>PLACE1This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. 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Derbyshire County Council

Local Nature Recovery Strategy Officer

Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways, and you will enjoy an excellent range of benefits at Derbyshire County Council.We recognise that our workforce is our greatest asset, and we are currently looking for an inspired and proactive person to join our Family, Safeguarding and Education Team.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Legal department for an enthusiastic and committed individual to work as a Fixed Term Child Protection Legal assistant to support our team of Child Protection Lawyers and other Legal Assistants who work within a busy yet friendly team environment.On a day-to-day basis you will be supporting Lawyers who are advising and representing Childrens Services on matters of Child Protection including adoption. Your workload will be varied but will include offering support in pre-proceedings matters and assisting Lawyers conducting Court work.You will regularly need to liaise with the wider team, social workers, Lawyers and Court staff.You will need to be proficient in using IT software, and have good organisational, motivational, and interpersonal skills in order to ensure the continued delivery of an efficient and effective service by the legal department.The Job and Person Specification contains full details of the skills and experience you need to have for the role.In return for your commitment, we offer you:<ul><li>Grade 9 Salary £32,347 -£34,317 depending on experience.</li><li>25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays</li><li>Good work/life balance including Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Mentoring</li><li>A supportive team environment.</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme</li><li>Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases</li><li>Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discounts at selected county leisure centres</li><li>and much <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/working-for-us/reward-and-recognition/reward-and-recognition.aspx" target="_blank">more</a>!</li></ul>Legal Services are contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire, but as part of our Modern Ways of Working programme we are currently working on a hybrid basis. As flexible workers, you will be able to work from home. It is a requirement that you will be able to work in the office once per week and meetings, where necessary.We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.After reading the documentation supplied you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Linzi Olney (<a href="mailto:Linzi.olney2@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Linzi.olney2@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>), Jeanette Bloor (<a href="mailto:jeanette.bloor@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeanette.bloor@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>) or Angela Baldwin (<a href="mailto:Angela.Baldwin@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Angela.Baldwin@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>)Provisional Interview Date: 29th January 2026<ul></ul>

Legal Assistant

<dl></dl>Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways, and you will enjoy an excellent range of benefits at Derbyshire County Council.We recognise that our workforce is our greatest asset, and we are currently looking for inspired and proactive people to join our Family, Safeguarding and Education Team.An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Legal department for an enthusiastic and committed individual to work as a Child Protection Lawyer within our busy yet friendly team of Lawyers and Legal Assistants.On a day-to-day basis you will be advising and representing Childrens Services on matters of child protection including adoption. Your workload will be varied but will include case management of pre-proceedings matters and Court work.You will be expected to undertake some advocacy as part of this role. We have an excellent in-house advocacy team who are willing to support lawyers to improve and enhance skills in this area.You will need to be proficient in using IT software, and have good organisational, motivational, and interpersonal skills to ensure the continued delivery of an efficient and effective service by the legal department.The Job and Person Specification contains full details of the skills and experience you need to have for the role.In return for your commitment, we offer you:<ul><li>27 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays</li><li>Good work/life balance including Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Mentoring</li><li>A supportive team environment including an allocated legal assistant and a supportive administrative team</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme</li><li>Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases</li><li>Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discounts at selected county leisure centres</li><li>and much <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/working-for-us/reward-and-recognition/reward-and-recognition.aspx" target="_blank">more</a>!</li></ul>Legal Services are contractually based in Matlock, Derbyshire, but as part of our Modern Ways of Working programme we are currently working on a hybrid basis. As flexible workers, you will be able to work from home. It is a requirement that you will be able to work in the office once per week, attend face to face Court hearings predominantly in Derby and Chesterfield, and meetings, where necessary.We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.We’re recruiting to other vacancies in our Legal Team to information about these vacancies click <a href="https://jobs.derbyshire.gov.uk/SearchResults.aspx?key=legal1222&amp;ocg=&amp;loc=" target="_blank">here.</a>After reading the documentation supplied you would like to have an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Linzi Olney (<a href="mailto:Linzi.olney2@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Linzi.olney2@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>), Jeanette Bloor (<a href="mailto:jeanette.bloor@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeanette.bloor@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>) or Angela Baldwin (<a href="mailto:Angela.Baldwin@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Angela.Baldwin@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>)Provisional Interview Date: 13 February 2026legal1222Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Lawyer (Child Care)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service.Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team? We are currently recruiting for a Cook to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team.Duties will include the preparation of food and the cooking of meals, serving meals, assisting with weighing up, stocktaking, checking deliveries and cash reconciliation.The post holder will also be required to deputise for the Unit Supervisor when they are absent which may involve some clerical work.Qualifications &amp; ExperienceTo apply you should have experience of working in a large production kitchen together with a sound knowledge of health and safety requirements and possess a basic food hygiene certificate.Provisional Interview Date: January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Cook (New Mills School)

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Hady Primary School is looking for a hardworking Caretaker who takes pride in their work and the school site. Since joining Chorus Education Trust in 2024, we have invested significantly to improve our school learning environment, and the post holder will work closely with the Central Director of Premises &amp; Estates and School Business Manager to implement a programme of statutory compliance, premises maintenance and repair to support our young people’s learning.The role offers a great deal of variety, and the ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Experience and knowledge in general site and building maintenance, and repairs.</li><li>Knowledge of health and safety, and statutory compliance legislation, including safe and working practices.</li><li>Have good communication skills, a “can do” mentality and a practical, hands-on approach to work</li></ul>Please apply using the link belowYou can read more about Chorus Trust at <a href="http://www.chorustrust.org" target="_blank">www.chorustrust.org</a>Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Caretaker

Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES) is looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced tutors to work in our centres across Derbyshire and online. We are particularly keen to hear from people who can teach any of the following subject areas. <ul><li>Family learning – Courses which equip parents and carers to support their children’s learning. </li></ul><ul><li>Employability – Courses which provide adult learners with the skills needed to get into work, education, training or self-employment or to progress in their current job. </li></ul><ul><li>Supported learning – Courses for adults with learning disabilities. </li></ul><ul><li>Digital skills – Courses to improve IT skills needed for life or work including online safety and supporting families with safe IT use, essential digital skills and how to use digital devices. </li></ul><ul><li>Mental Health First Aid – Courses which provide the skills and knowledge needed to support others with their mental health and wellbeing. </li></ul><ul><li>Building stronger communities – Courses which provide the skills to work/support/create opportunities within the local community. </li></ul><ul><li>Cookery – Courses which provide the skills to make healthy and budget aware meals and snacks </li></ul>Once appointed to the tutor pool, tutors can build a working pattern to suit on a course-by-course basis. This makes the role ideal for both those who only want to work a few hours a week and those who want to build a more substantive role and timetable of classes. We have centres for course delivery in the following areas including outreach throughout Derbyshire. At interview you will be asked which areas you would be willing to travel to <ul><li>Glossop </li></ul><ul><li>Fairfield </li></ul><ul><li>Clay Cross </li></ul><ul><li>Chesterfield </li></ul><ul><li>Bolsover </li></ul><ul><li>Cotmanhay </li></ul><ul><li>Swadlincote </li></ul>What we can offer you: <ul><li>Excellent opportunities for mentoring and support to develop your teaching skills </li></ul><ul><li>A comprehensive CPD programme including sector specific career progression </li></ul><ul><li>A working pattern to suit you, agreed with your line manager </li></ul><ul><li>Support to develop your digital skills and online teaching </li></ul>Applicants should: <ul><li>Hold an adult teaching qualification and a recognised subject specialist qualification. </li></ul><ul><li>Have experience of work with adults and/or young people. </li></ul><ul><li>Have experience of delivering subject content. </li></ul><ul><li>Be able to maintain engagement, interaction and motivation of learners. </li></ul><ul><li>Be committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and British Values. </li></ul>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. For further information please contact <a href="mailto:Laura.Dewsnap@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Laura.Dewsnap@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Adult Tutor (Tailored Learning)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2963/Person_Specification_-_Flexible_Cleaning_-_Permanent_-_18.11.2025.pdf" target="_blank">Person_Specification_-_Flexible_Cleaning_-_Permanent_-_18.11.2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2965/Job-Description-_Flexible_Cleaning_-_Permanent__-_18.11.25.pdf" target="_blank">Job-Description-_Flexible_Cleaning_-_Permanent__-_18.11.25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2966/Conditions_of_Service_-_CVP_0483.pdf" target="_blank">Conditions_of_Service_-_CVP_0483</a></li>
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Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.&nbsp;
Are you enthusiastic and motivated about providing the best possible service to Knowsley residents?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Do you want access to a generous benefits scheme including a local government pension?
If so this could be the role for you. We are recruiting for permanent part-time cleaning roles and will be recruiting to the below locations:&nbsp;
Kirkby
Halewood/Cronton
Prescot/Whiston
Huyton
Stockbridge Village
Knowsley Village
You will be able to list the locations and hours you are interested in applying for.&nbsp;
Monday to Friday morning (approx. 6.30-8.30am) and / or each afternoon (approx. 3.30-5.30pm). Please note – 20 hours would require the person to work each morning (approx. 6.30-8.30am) and each afternoon (approx. 3.30-5.30pm). &nbsp;
Duties will include, but are not limited to, vacuuming, buffing, cleaning, polishing, mopping surfaces, brushing, sweeping and removing debris. Relevant training will be provided. Please see the Job Description for further information.&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Nahida Ullah /&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Natalie.bonfield@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nahida.Ullah@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;/ 0151 443 2218

Knowsley Council

Multi Skilled Operative

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2962/Person_Specification_-_catering_at_Northway_-_18.11.2025.pdf" target="_blank">Person_Specification_-_catering_at_Northway_-_18.11.2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2964/Job-Description-_catering_at_Northway_-_18.11.25.pdf" target="_blank">Job-Description-_catering_at_Northway_-_18.11.25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2973/Conditions_of_Service_-_October_25_-_Template.pdf" target="_blank">Conditions_of_Service_-_October_25_-_Template</a></li>
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Your Application Form should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note if an Application Form does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your Application Form you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
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<li>Do you enjoy working as part of a team?</li>
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<li>Do you want access to a generous benefits scheme including a local government pension?</li>
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If so, this could be the role for you. We are recruiting for a permanent catering role primarily based at Kings Northway Primary Academy School. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to working as part of a team to deliver the service at the highest standard.
Duties will include, but are not limited to, preparing food, setting up the dining room, serving children and cleaning the kitchen. Relevant training will be provided. Please see the Job Description for further information.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Nahida Ullah / <a href="mailto:Nahida.Ullah@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nahida.Ullah@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 0151 443 2218

Catering Assistant

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The planning is a service area within Coventry City Council which supports the growth of the city and manages development from inception to delivery.As a high performing planning department, we deal with a wide range of applications. &nbsp;We are a dynamic and forward-thinking team with a can-do approach and are always striving to improve our service. &nbsp;We recognise the importance of developing a strong, robust and resilient team through learning and development.The service is wide and varied, being inclusive of Development Management and Planning Planning Policy teams, and encompasses a number of individual but related specialisms all focused on delivering a city for those wishing to live and work here. Those specialisms include Planning, Ecology, Trees and Landscape, Urban Design, Conservation, Archaeology and Environmental Protection.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? We are looking for a Senior Planning Technical Support Officer to deliver a high quality customer service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council’s vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.As a high performing Planning Team we are currently transforming the way we provide our service, looking to improve our processes and ensure the delivery of a value for money service.   &nbsp;The day to day requirements in your role will be providing monitoring, mapping and data support to the planning team. &nbsp;You will deal with enquiries, housing delivery and S106 monitoring, working with officers through varying mediums, seeking to resolve queries and using judgement as to when to pass on more complex issues. &nbsp;You will be undertaking data input and ensuring applications on the planning database are kept up to date.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working arrangements for this role.Who are we looking for? We are looking for strong analytical and customer service skills, good communication and interpersonal skills - both written and verbal, to deal with members of the public and to establish rapport with colleagues and team members. &nbsp;You will have a keen eye for detail and able to work accurately in a busy environment, using your own initiative.When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement setting out:-a) your administrative and data management experience to date.b) your experience in providing excellent customer service.c) your knowledge and experience of computer packages/IT systems.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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Make a Real Difference in Inclusive Employment

Are you passionate about helping people into good work and shaping a fairer, more inclusive labour market? This is your chance to lead a role that truly matters.
We’re looking for someone who can connect, influence, and inspire; someone&nbsp;who thrives&nbsp;on building strategic relationships and turning ideas into action. You’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver high-fidelity supported employment services across the sub-region, ensuring employers embrace inclusive practices and open doors for everyone.

What You’ll Do
Lead the way in developing strong, inclusive partnerships with employers and stakeholders across sectors.
Champion supported employment principles like job carving, reasonable adjustments, and values-based recruitment.
Design and deliver training and workshops that empower employers to adopt inclusive practices.
Act as the bridge between borough teams and employers, ensuring collaboration and consistency across the sub-region.
Create practical resources and toolkits that make inclusive recruitment simple and effective.
Organise impactful events that showcase success stories and inspire change.
Drive continuous improvement by embedding IPS and SEQF fidelity in service delivery.

About You
You’re not just experienced; you’re motivated by purpose. You understand the employment and skills system and have a track record of building partnerships that deliver results. You’re a confident communicator, a skilled project manager, and someone who believes that work should work for everyone.
Knowledge of supported employment models (IPS, SEQF) is a bonus, but your passion for inclusion is what really counts.
About Us
Local London is a sub-regional partnership representing nine London boroughs: Barking &amp; Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Havering, Greenwich, Newham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.
Redbridge Council serves as the accountable body for Local London, and staff are employed under Redbridge Council terms and conditions.
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If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the success of our Employment and Skills programmes, we invite you to apply today and become a valued member of our dedicated team!
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief
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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Hill Park School is a three site (Primary/ Secondary) special school for pupils aged 4 - 16 years for pupils with needs ranging from moderate (MLD), severe (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Some pupils also have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum condition (ASC), complex medical needs or physical disabilities.&nbsp;We have students from Reception through to KS4.We are looking to recruit a Grade B Teaching Assistant to join our Secondary team at our Portslade site, though please be aware that all teaching assistants can be placed across the school sites depending on their experience, skills and needs of the school.We are a warm, friendly and welcoming school with a supportive and caring staff, who work closely as a team.&nbsp;Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until 31 August 2026Start date: As soon as possible&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>Our school would be a great place for you to work if you:<ul><li>have patience and a calm manner</li><li>have resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of children with additional needs</li><li>are an excellent team player who is flexible and shows an ability to recognise and respond to pupils’ needs</li><li>can provide support to individuals and small groups</li><li>have the ability to speak a second language</li><li>have Maths and English Qualifications at GCSE or equivalent</li><li>be able to manage a challenging environment, both physically and mentally</li></ul><ul><li>The role will include intimate care and full training will be provided. &nbsp;The need to be able to adapt your skills and to be flexible and resilient is crucial.</li></ul>Closing date:&nbsp;9am on Friday 2nd January 2026Interview date:&nbsp;Tuesday 13th January 2026How to apply: Please return the completed application form by email to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vacanciesupper@hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">vacanciesupper@hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 422855Website:&nbsp;<a href="//www.hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.hillpark.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>We take safeguarding and child protection seriously and all posts at Hill Park are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate. &nbsp;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.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Teaching Assistant Grade B

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An opportunity has arisen in our team for a Bilingual Learning Assistant who speaks Malayalam.This is a busy, sometimes challenging role, perfect for someone who wants to make a difference to children's lives and enjoys working as part of a culturally diverse team.The serviceEMAS are a team of Bilingual Learning Assistants, Bilingual Support Officers and Advisers working with the Education team.We work in partnership with schools to meet the needs of bilingual learners and ethnic minority pupils at risk of under-achievement. We support pupils across both primary and secondary age phases, as well as in nursery settings.The RoleYou will provide a support service complementary to teaching activities, primarily through first language or bilingual communication, acting as a classroom assistant and supporting the language and learning needs of pupils, particularly in their access to the national curriculum. You will support the class/subject teacher or EMAS adviser in providing a stress-free 'settling-in' period for new entrants, recent arrivals or returnees from extended stays in country of origin. You will assist in monitoring progress and assessing performance, communicate important information to teachers about the child's full language repertoire, and assist in the production of bilingual language/curriculum support materials.The ideal candidateWill have /be<ul><li>fluency in English and first language</li><li>good numeracy and literacy skills</li><li>excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills</li><li>experience of working with children at home and/or in a school setting</li><li>experience of interpretation and translation (formally or informally)</li><li>the ability to deal with different situations in a sensitive manner particularly when working with children, families and schools.</li><li>the ability to support school staff effectively in the classroom</li><li>an understanding ofthe need for confidentiality in working with children, school staff and parents</li><li>the ability to promote diversity within the school setting (including religion, culture and language)</li><li>to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure</li><li>the willingness to learn and develop additional skills required by the service</li><li>to be mobile enough to work at locations city wide as required by the service.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Working Arrangements:All hours to be worked in schools. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Ruth Nabholz-Duncan, Bilingual Assistant Deployment Manager, <a href="mailto:ruth.nabholz-duncan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">ruth.nabholz-duncan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 841 549 Interview dates: 14th &amp; 15th January 2026Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Housing Standards Officer to join our Environmental Health Residential Team. This is a full-time permanent position.
The Environmental Health teams are within our Housing Health and Engineering Service area and deliver a range of regulatory functions across the Council.
Being part of the Residential Team, you will cover a wide range of housing duties, including the enforcement of housing standards, HMOs licensing and investigation of harassment and illegal eviction of private tenants. You will also investigate statutory nuisance and drainage complaints from homeowners and tenants. As part of the Residential Team, you will be given the opportunity to contribute to other areas of work, such as private water supplies and empty properties.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
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<li>Option to buy extra annual leave</li>
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

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About the role:An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Family Time Service for the position of a Family Time Supervisor - internally known as a Senior Contact Worker. We are looking for someone who has experience of working and communicating with children and their families. You will be required to collect and safely transport children from their placement to the family time venue and return them when the contact has concluded.If you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families, then this this is the role for you.As a Senior Contact Worker, you will be required to provide a written report from your observation of family time which is utilised by social workers and other professionals to inform further assessments.Your personal skills should include the ability to establish effective working relationships with families, social workers and other professionals coupled with an ability to work independently when required, with support and supervision. About you:<ul> <li>Are you passionate about working with children, young people and their families?</li> <li>Do you have extensive and in-depth experience of direct work with children, young people and their families, as well as effective partnership working with other agencies?</li> <li>Do you have a clear understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion matters and to promote anti-discriminatory practices and behaviours?</li> <li>Are you able to work as a team, and independently using initiative, problem solving and decision-making skills when required?</li> <li>Do you have an understanding of car safety legislation when transporting children?</li> <li>Are you committed to professional learning and development and willing to adhere to Birmingham Children’s Trust values?</li></ul>You will be required to hold a full current driving licence and have sole use of a car for work purposes and be available to work flexibly outside of core hours.An enhanced DBS will be required.If you are interested in having a conversation about this vacancy, please contact Jacqueline Facey, Team Manager on 07766 922822 BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Family Time Supervisor

What will you be doing?Do you have a passion for partnership working? Would you like to help transform the capability of local authorities to respond effectively and consistently to incidents and emergencies?What do reservoir failures, Covid-19, high rise building fires, and national power outages have in common? Well, all of them require Local Resilience Forum partners to work together to prepare for, respond to, and support communities to recover from these and many other incidents – and you could play a significant role in making this happen.KCC’s Resilience &amp; Emergency Planning Service, in partnership with Kent Police, Kent Fire &amp; Rescue Service, and the other Category 1 responding agencies in the Kent &amp; Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) resource and support the Kent Resilience Team. This multi-agency team support KMRF partners to deliver work that makes Kent &amp; Medway more resilient.We are looking for someone with proven experience of working in a public sector / emergency planning environment in order to swiftly begin to drive this exciting and challenging work. As one of the managers in the KRT, you will lead one of the four main workstreams (risk, plans &amp; capabilities, training &amp; exercising, lessons identified / learned). This will require you to have leadership capabilities to deliver work in partnership with the wider resilience forum.You will be confident navigating complex and high-risk statutory, legislative and governance frameworks. You will be used to working closely with senior colleagues across multiple services, understanding how decisions in one area impact others, and shaping work so it aligns with the statutory duties of KCC and wider partners. The KRT (KCC) Manager will lead and coordinate workstreams that operate across the whole resilience forum. You will provide clear direction and ensure that work progresses in a timely manner. A strong understanding of emergency planning legislation, relevant qualifications, and / or extensive experience in the resilience sector is essential. Experience working in a political environment is important. You will prepare, write and shape formal reports, presentations and papers for a variety of audiences, including KMRF governance boards, working groups, training courses, and exercises. You may also need to present to internal meetings of individual partners. Conversations will often be challenging, and there is a need to build consensus from an initial position of competing requirements. Given the countywide nature of the role, travel to sites across Kent will be required, engaging directly with communities, stakeholders, and partners to ensure that planning is grounded in operational reality and local context of the needs of partners and communities.You will also be comfortable with taking the lead at operational and tactical levels of incident response as part of the KCC Duty Emergency Planning Officer and KRT On Call Officer cohorts. You will be able to take appropriate, timely multi-agency decisions based on the information available to you at the time, to effectively prioritise tasks, and to confidently respond on behalf of KCC.We are seeking someone who is able to drive change in complex areas, bring clarity and structure to ambiguous situations, and build strong relationships across the organisation to support a whole-Council approach to strategic delivery while taking a hands-on approach to tackling legal and repetitional risks. You will have day-to-day line management and supervisory responsibilities for KRT / KCC staff. Whilst you and the rest of Kent Resilience Team will be based at Kent Fire &amp; Rescue HQ in Tovil, Maidstone, you will be able to take advantage of a hybrid working policy (both home and office working, according to business needs). There is a requirement to be in the office twice a week.You will also be closely linked to the wider KCC Resilience &amp; Emergency Planning Service based at the County Emergency Centre on the County Hall campus in Maidstone. This gives you access to colleagues with specialist knowledge of the local authority landscape.ApplicationAs part of your application, you will need to outline all your relevant experience in the ‘Reason for Applying’ section of your online application form. We will use this section as part of the shortlisting process, so make sure you have evidenced how you meet the various requirements in the job description and person specification.If you are shortlisted, we will ask you to deliver a presentation at your interview – we will confirm the subject of the presentation ahead of your interview date. Main duties and responsibilities:<ol><li>Participate effectively in KCC Infrastructure division Extended Leadership Team and other leadership forums, including providing specialist guidance and advice to internal services and influencing decision making and building customer relationships across KCC.</li></ol><ol><li>Co-lead with the KRT partners the development and delivery of the KMRF Business Plan, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance ensuring changes in legislation and regulations are interpreted and implemented </li></ol><ol><li>Represent the KRT at local, regional, and national multi-agency / stakeholder meetings, leading / chairing working groups, providing KRF opinions and tactical advice to influence the cross-directorate and multi-agency decision making on behalf of KCC.</li></ol><ol><li>Lead and develop the provision of specialist, clear, consistent professional advice and guidance regarding KMRF workstreams, by interpreting policy / procedures and applying best practice to solve complex resilience queries for a wide range of customers across all KMRF partner organisations.</li></ol><ol><li>Lead, develop and build strong customer relationships with multi-agency groups and partners, influencing decision makers through the understanding of how resilience issues may impact their organisation.</li></ol><ol><li>Manage and lead workstreams, projects, and initiatives within the Kent Resilience Team to meet multi-agency organisational aims and objectives ensuring the commissioning of expertise of other functions within the multi-agency organisations.</li></ol><ol><li>Manage and ensure oversight of project portfolios from concept to handover, which will include the setting of project plans, finance, procurement, communicating progress to the Head of the Kent Resilience Team, KMRF governance boards, and the KCC Head of Resilience and Emergency Planning to ensure the mitigation of risks to the population of Kent &amp; Medway.</li></ol><ol><li>Lead and manage a team of professionally qualified staff, and those working towards qualification, developing and motivating them through day-to-day support and supervision.</li></ol><ol><li>Facilitate multi-agency debriefs to identify and learn lessons from responses, training, and exercises, to improve ways of working in the future.</li></ol><ol><li>Contribute to monitoring of budgets for the KRT as part of the KRT Management Team, ensuring that cost retrieval and other financial targets are achieved, and resources are used appropriately with consistent appraisal methods for expenditure. </li></ol><ol><li>Stimulate an environment for innovation, with opportunities to plan new interventions that will drive innovation, proactively embracing new ways of working. Continuously review current ways of working to identify improvements.</li></ol><ol><li>Participate in the KMRF’s and KCC’s response to incidents / emergencies, including contributing to command and control meetings, coordinating resources, and liaising with colleagues in KCC and wider KRF partner organisations (both in hours and out-of-hours), when required. </li><li>Support the development and delivery of multi-agency command training to KCC and wider KMRF partner agencies.</li></ol> This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. About youIf you have any questions about this role, please contact Andy Jeffery (<a href="mailto:andy.jeffery@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.jeffery@kent.gov.uk</a>), Head of Resilience &amp; Emergency Planning, who will line manage this role.About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Resilience and Emergency Planning Manager

What will you be doing? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Officer within Integrated Children’s Services, Swale Children’s Social Work Team. The post is part time (32.5 hours per week , Monday - Friday), based at Swale Local Office in Sittingbourne. If you would like to be part of a busy team helping to support the children and families of Kent, then this could be the position for you. Business Support Officers play a vital role in supporting front line teams and practitioners across the Children’s Social Work Team. The Business Support Service provides professional administrative support across Integrated Children's Services, and we aim to;<ul><li>Deliver an integrated and highly effective business support service.</li><li>Ensure children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do.</li><li>Work together, share knowledge and support each other.</li><li>Innovate and improve.</li><li>Promote continuous personal and professional development.</li></ul>You will have good proficiency in use of ICT systems (MS Applications, Databases etc) and be confident dealing with a variety of multi-disciplinary professionals whilst working to deadlines in a highly demanding environment. A full list of responsibilities is outlined within the job description, however we are more focused on your drive, potential and aptitude for learning and provide comprehensive induction and training for the right candidate.Working within a confidential environment you will have the ability to take a high standard of meeting minutes. You will have strong administrative and IT skills and the ability to collate and manage data. You will use your initiative to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines in a highly demanding environment. You will need to have the confidence and ability to deal with a variety of multi-disciplinary professionals on a range of matters and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. You should enjoy working as part of an effective team but also work independently to a high standard whilst working remotely.A starting salary of £25,252 pro rata per annum with annual performance related pay increases<ul><li>Option to enrol in the Local Government Pension scheme with employer matched contributions</li><li>28 days paid annual leave per year (pro rata) (rising to 30 after 5 years service) + bank holidays + a concessionary day</li><li>A range of flexible leave options to help you manage your work/life balance such as Carers leave, Maternity leave, Personal Leave, Timeout/career break, Study leave, Religious observance</li><li>Flexible working – work from home option available however there is mandatory office attendance 2-3 days per week. We’ll provide you with the kit needed to work remotely.</li><li>Staff discounts on a range of leisure products and services through our Kent Rewards programme. </li></ul>About your application - Please read:Within the ‘Reason for Application’ section of your application, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria within the person specification attached to the Job Description.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.About youFor further information, please contact:Caitlyn Fourie - <a href="mailto:caitlyn.fourie@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">caitlyn.fourie@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Business Support Officer

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Based within the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit you will work closely with the Information Governance Team and Data Protection Officer ICT Services to ensure that information to be released to requestors in relation to children will not place the Council at risk of data breaches, by risk assessing and reviewing data as required prior to its release.Your Contributions:As the Children's Social Care Information Management Officer, you will be responsible for handling access to Children’s Social Care records, including the right of access, the right to rectification and the right to erasure/be forgotten. You will also support the response to Freedom of Information requests submitted to Children’s Social Care.As well as this, you will ensure services users are supported when accessing their records; and signposted to additional appropriate support if required.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service, with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. </li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Susanne Leece on 0151 511 7269 / <a href="mailto:Susanne.leece@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Susanne.leece@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on 22 January 2026.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Children's Social Care Information Manager

Are you passionate about driving forward operational services and delivering environmental improvements? South Derbyshire District Council is looking for a Client Team Officer to lead the development and management of our Waste Services.You’ll play a vital role in shaping local policies, supporting large-scale service changes, improving performance within waste and recycling collections and growing commercial opportunities. We’re seeking someone proactive and collaborative, with a passion for enhancing recycling and reducing our carbon footprint, engaging with key stakeholder.What you'll do:<ul><li>Lead waste and recycling policy development</li><li>Manage projects and implement national policy locally</li><li>Monitor performance and drive service improvements</li><li>Support operational teams to deliver efficient, high-quality services</li><li>Engage residents and businesses to promote recycling</li></ul>What we’re looking for:<ul><li>Strong project management and analytical skills</li><li>A passion to work with communities and businesses to promote recycling and reduce carbon emissions</li><li>Ability to influence and implement service improvements</li><li>Someone who is supportive of the Council’s values</li></ul>Join a forward-thinking council making a real impact in local environmental services.Apply now and help shape a cleaner, greener South Derbyshire!Provisional Interview Date: 2 March 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Client Team Officer

We would like to appoint a School Business Assistant from February 23rd 2026 to join our team. Ashbourne Primary School is a vibrant, welcoming and community-centred school located in the historic market town of Ashbourne, on the edge of the Peak District. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, our strong pastoral support, and our commitment to ensuring every child is known, valued and challenged to achieve their best. The School Business Assistant will assist the School Business Officer in the day-to-day operation of the school’s administration systems and be clerk to governors. Hours of work will be: 8:30 – 12:00 daily Plus 5 meetings per year as clerk to governors (7.5 hours)The successful candidate will: -Be reliable and enthusiastic and able to use their own initiative -Have previous experience of working in an office and minuting meetings -Is highly organised and able to work efficiently under pressure-Has excellent IT skills and is confident learning new systems-Communicates clearly, warmly and professionally-Maintains confidentiality at all times-Understands the importance of safeguarding and safer recruitment Ashbourne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Provisional Interview Date: 13 January 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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