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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Are you passionate about improving health? Would you like to gain new skills and qualifications? Arun Wellbeing are proud to recruit a part time Alcohol reduction Adviser as part of the wiser Wellbeing team. The West Sussex Alcohol Wellbeing Service is a free and confidential service aimed at supporting people to reduce their alcohol consumption and move towards a healthier lifestyle. Working with local residents and employees within the Arun district, you will support them to safely reduce their alcohol intake, supporting with these lifestyle changes at their own pace. You will not be expected to support clients who are drinking at a physically dependant level, but will instead refer and signpost the client to alternate providers. In addition, you will attend events and network in order to raise awareness of the service. Arun Wellbeing is funded by Public Health West Sussex.
For more information about joining the Wellbeing Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment&nbsp;without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental&nbsp;status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
All the roles for the Wellbeing team are permanent roles based on available funding - current funding available until 31st March 2027
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 27 July 23:55

Arun District Council

Wellbeing Alcohol Adviser

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Promise Inclusion
Youth Club Playworker, Wokingham
Average 3-5 hours per week 
&nbsp;Between £7.55 - £10.00 per hour (depending on age)
We have a vacancy for a Youth Club Playworker working with young people with learning disabilities between the ages of 13 (year 9) and 19. The club runs on a Wednesday evening at Addington School, Woodley, term time. You will take direction from the club coordinator to help plan and supervise indoor and outdoor activities, set up the room and to help tidy away at the end of the session, attend meetings and training as required.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated people to join our team.&nbsp; Experience of working in similar positions is desirable, but training will be given forthe successful applicant.&nbsp; Our office base is now in Wokingham.
References, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and a Right to Work check will be carried out on the successful candidates.

Bracknell Forest Council

Youth Club Playworker

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Permanent: Full Time
Redbridge is an ambitious diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.
An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of a member of staff, to join our Early years SEND Support Service which includes Home Visitors, Specialist Advisory Teachers and Specialist Teaching Assistants and Area SENCOs. The service provides specialist assessment, advice and support for children aged 0 to 5 with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities within a range of PVI settings and childminders. The service support settings to deliver their statutory duties, playing a key role in maintaining and improving the quality of provision and outcomes for young children.
As an Area SENCo you will be working within PVI settings and with childminders providing assessment, advice and support for young children with SEND. In addition, you will be working in partnership with team members to design and deliver training packages to early years settings, which may involve some out of hours work.
Candidates are invited to contact Robert Stodell,&nbsp; Specialist Advisory Teacher and Area SENCo Team Lead at <a href="mailto:Robert.stodell@redbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.stodell@redbridge.gov.uk</a> or Jenni Braysher, EYSENDSS Team Manager at <a href="mailto:jenni.braysher@redbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">jenni.braysher@redbridge.gov.uk</a> with any questions about the role prior to application.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th August 2025.
This is for a September 2025 start.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief

London Borough of Redbridge

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&nbsp;X2 23 Month contract, Full-time hours – 37 per week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, passionate, organised and team-oriented individual who enjoys a challenge.  Working in the income team is not just about collecting rent but about trying to make a difference to the people’s lives we work with and strengthen communities. We value our staff and the difference that they make to our customers. &nbsp;
Our Housing and Communities Teams are passionate about the people who live in Reading; our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery. &nbsp;
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. 
About the role &nbsp;
This role, although contractually office based, allows for hybrid working with an aim of making it easier to manage workloads and a work/life balance. You will also be out and about on the estates, visiting people in their homes. This is a very varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. One day you will be visiting residents in their home to discuss affordable payment arrangements and the next carrying out tenancy sign ups.&nbsp;
You will be creative in your approach to support customers and ensure optimal income collection. You'll also carry out a range of tasks including looking at dedicated accounts and really getting to know your tenants, providing expert welfare benefit and income maximisation advice, assisting in preparing applications for court, organising and attending case conferences and court hearings. You will have an eye for detail and will want to do the best by our residents in supporting them to sustain their tenancies. &nbsp;
About you &nbsp;
The following experience is required for this role:&nbsp;
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Experience in income management or debt recovery/collection up to court applications (preferably in a social housing environment although this is not essential) or a similar environment&nbsp;
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Ability to understand the challenges of recovery&nbsp;
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Excellent customer service skills&nbsp;
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A working knowledge of welfare benefits or an ability to learn, understand and give advice on welfare benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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To be a self-starter with a proactive approach and possess the ability to work without close supervision&nbsp;
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To have effective decision-making skills, a diplomatic and confidential approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.&nbsp;
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day.&nbsp; You’ll also be working withing our Team Reading values to ensure you are part of making Reading a successful and vibrant place. &nbsp;
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: &nbsp;
Work Together as one team- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do&nbsp;
Drive Efficiency- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential&nbsp;
Be Ambitious- be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way&nbsp;
Make a Difference to Reading- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed&nbsp;
 Our offer&nbsp;
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.&nbsp; &nbsp; A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:&nbsp;
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Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave&nbsp;
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A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;
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Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading&nbsp;
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<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>(LGPS)&nbsp;
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Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)&nbsp;
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On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted&nbsp;
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Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp;
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Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax&nbsp;
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 For more information on this position please contact Jamie Hill, Housing Income Recovery Manager at <a href="mailto:Jamie.Hill@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jamie.Hill@reading.gov.uk</a>
&nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025&nbsp;
Interview Date: To be confirmed&nbsp;
Interview Process: Question Based&nbsp;
 Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;

Reading Borough Council

Specialist Housing Income Recovery Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Cleaning AssistantA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>The cleaning assistant will be a key member of the team, assisting in the delivery of an effective cleaning service, whilst ensuring all work is undertaken in a safe manner</li>
<li>For the role of a cleaner applicants must have previous cleaning experience, with an understanding of COSHH and experience in the safe use of electrical equipment
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<li>The successful applicant should be prepared to undertake any necessary training to continuously improve their skills for the role of a cleaning assistant&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Hours of work are 4.00pm till 6:30pm, Monday to Friday and will be based at Fountains Children’s and Nursery Centre.Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
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<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 31st July 2025 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 4th August 2025 Interview date: W/C Monday 11th August 2025&nbsp;We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Gill Cox at <a href="mailto:Gillian.cox@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gillian.cox@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Cleaning Assistant

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Joining our Schools Library Service Team 
You would be leading an important service to the community providing a quality, efficient and reliable service to pupils and teaching staff across the borough and beyond. Welcoming and assisting teaching staff to make effective use of the range of services and facilities available, whilst promoting and advocating the arts, cultural events and activities, selecting resources that support the curriculum and encouraging reading for pleasure. 
Customer care and effective communication is central to our service along with technology use to enable learning.
Day to day you can expect to be responding to a wide range of enquires, membership, discharging and shelving books, stock checks, delivering group sessions on books, assisting with the use of technology and general administration. You would also be part of the senior library team, contributing to the management, development and delivery of a customer-focussed Schools Library Service, Home Delivery Service and wider Library Service.
Important information
A full driving licence is required: The role supports our schools with a book collection and delivery service across St Helens and the wider region which will involve travel.
Hours of work are 37 hours per week, normally 8.30AM till 5.00PM Monday through Friday.
Kindly note, the service is in the process of relocation to another location within the borough.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.


Discover The Difference You Could Make 
Our workforce provides services to residents and schools day in day out, making a positive impact on the lives of people within the community. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day via the delivery of our services including our Schools Library Team supporting people at key moments of their lives.
We always welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment, vision and values so if you would like to make a difference you can find out more detailed information on the role with the attached job description. 
If you are interested in finding out more about working at St Helens, you will find lots of useful information and guidance on this career site. You can also find out how our fantastic in work benefits could make a difference to you or your family via the below link.
<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a>




St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.


Team of The Year Award Winners 2025 
St Helens Values in Practice Employee Awards
Library Services Team

Schools Library Service Manager

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.In Coventry, we are working hard to build something special. Children and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe they deserve the best outcomes.&nbsp;Children’s Services provides a wide range of statutory and non-statutory duties, from Early Help Services, through to children who are looked after. &nbsp;The service reflects and responds to the changing needs of children and their families. &nbsp;It works to enable a reflective and flexible approach, with a strong Early Help offer and a real focus on Relationship Based Practice and Signs of Safety, which focuses on intervention and keeping families together.&nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its achievements to date and is continuing to ensure children and families remain at the heart of all it does. &nbsp;We will provide you with an environment where social work can flourish, with high support, high challenge and manageable caseloads. &nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its workforce, who are committed, dedicated, and work to a high standard. We are seeking other like minded practitioners who would like to join us. &nbsp;We pride ourselves on building relationships with families and partners and hold respectful practice at the centre of all we do.Coventry City Council is investing strongly in its fostering provision and in recent years has seen a significant growth in the proportion of our looked after children who are placed with in house Foster Carers. &nbsp;The service has a commitment to providing high quality support to carers and ensuring they are assessed in a timely and thorough way. &nbsp;We work closely with our Foster Carers and with children’s social work teams to ensure that fostered children are well cared for and achieve best outcomes, maintain placement stability and move on to permanence in a timely way.The Connected Persons Team is made up of 3 clusters with practitioners taking a caseload of either supervision and support cases or assessment cases. &nbsp;The team has responsibility for the assessment and supervision of Connected Persons Foster Carers and the assessment and support of Special Guardians. &nbsp; &nbsp;The Recruitment and Assessment Team has responsibility for the recruitment and assessment of a range of fostering applicants. &nbsp;The team also includes a recruitment hub which supports the Marketing and Recruitment Officer in generating enquiries to become a Foster Carer. &nbsp;The hub also follows up on enquiries and undertakes initial visits prior to applicants progressing to full assessment. &nbsp;The Supervision and Support Team is made up of 3 clusters. &nbsp;Practitioners in these clusters have responsibility for the supervision and support of a range of approved Foster Carers. &nbsp;They also support the Placement Liaison Officer within the team to identify and arrange placements with internal Foster Carers.&nbsp;At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? We are looking for a Social Worker to take on the role of assessing and supervising and supporting connected persons foster carers. This is a full-time permanent position - 37 hours per week. Our connected persons team is a key focus of our family valued programme as we believe that children will often do best if they remain in their extended family network. &nbsp;The successful applicants for these positions will be at the centre of the growth of this area of our practice and benefit from joining a team deeply committed to provided high quality support to connected persons carers and special guardians.&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will have a case load of assessments of prospective carers, including some foster carer supervision whilst permanence plans for children are progressing. &nbsp;They will also have the opportunity to work with team colleagues in improving support to carers through training, support groups and events. &nbsp; If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.For any additional information please contact &nbsp;- &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Richard Stevenson - Team Manager - Connected Persons Team - office number:&nbsp;&nbsp;02476 975489 / email address:<a href="mailto:Richard.Stevenson@Coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Stevenson@Coventry.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interview dates: 5th August 2025&nbsp; About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and 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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Due to growth in our work streams we have an exciting and unique opportunity for you to join our legal services team at Staffordshire County Council.&nbsp;We are a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. We support and retain our lawyers, trainees and support staff by offering a wide variety of work, an extensive benefits package and offering training and mentoring to aide their progression. We want everyone to enjoy their work, and feel challenged and appreciated for what they do and to make a positive difference to the lives of the people of Staffordshire. People are often unaware that Legal Services support the Council to fulfil every function when delivering its agenda and priorities, in addition to the Staffordshire pension fund, and a wide range of external clients. This keeps the work interesting, challenging and often high value and high profile.We genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. Our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and term time only working, agile working, employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices including maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Providing legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy and equalities matters.</li>
<li>Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals and other legal proceedings.</li>
<li>Draft and review employment contracts, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Support colleagues and senior managers with complex employment issues.</li>
<li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording in order to maintain professional standards.</li>
<li>Deliver training and updates on employment law developments.
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<li>To handle confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister and&nbsp;be adept at building positive relationships with the client and wider team.We are also looking for you to have,<ul>
<li>A comprehensive understanding of employment law</li>
<li>An in-depth understanding of the work done by the public sector, although previous local government experience is not essential</li>
<li>An ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively and build positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Strong advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li>
<li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures.</li>
<li>An ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity.</li>
</ul>Due to annual leave, interviews will take place on 28th August 2025If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal chat please contact Manisha Makwana, Senior Solicitor (Employment) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:manisha.makwana@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">manisha.makwana@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> for a suitable time to be arranged.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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Start date: September 2025 - 21.25 Hours a week - 8.30am to 12.45pm – Monday to Friday - Term time only Our friendly school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated KS1 Teaching Assistant. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.
The successful candidate will: • Have a sound working knowledge of supporting young children’s learning • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with team members and parents • Have previous experience of working with young children and those with behaviour issues in particular • Have a good standard of spoken and written English • Undertake accredited training
Katesgrove and Southcote are both Schools Direct Training Schools and are very supportive of staff wishing to develop future Teaching careers through this programme
If any further information is required, please contact the school on the details above. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
More information about the school or the role can be found on the school website <a href="http://www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk</a>&nbsp;or email <a href="mailto:admin@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;or call 0118 937 5490
Applications considered on receipt, previous applicants need not apply. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.
The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics

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