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We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to deliver Animal Care education. This is a unique opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you’ll help shape the lives of young people through hands-on animal care education. Our residents include 3 alpacas, and 4 pygmy goats with plans to expand our animal family soon! Please note that that post is advertised as full time, but a job share may be considered.
What you’ll be doing: 

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<li>Supporting to deliver engaging animal care lessons, initially focused on alpacas and goats.</li>
<li>Teach students about animal behaviour, nutrition, health, and husbandry.</li>
<li>Provide practical training in handling, grooming, and basic veterinary care.</li>
<li>Monitor and assess student progress, offering constructive feedback.</li>
<li>Maintain a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.</li>
<li>Organise field trips and real-world learning experiences.</li>
<li>Collaborate with staff to ensure a cohesive educational journey.</li>
<li>Oversee the daily welfare of animals including feeding, cleaning, and health checks.</li>
<li>Monitor feed stock levels and place timely orders to ensure consistent supply.</li>
<li>Assist with routine animal health procedures such as vaccinations and shearing.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of animal care and health.</li>
<li>Promote responsible animal handling and welfare practices among students and sustainable gardening practices.</li>
<li>Maintain paddocks and fencing to ensure safe and secure environments for animals.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
• Experience as a HLTA or TA in an ASC/SEN setting. 
• Qualification in animal care (desirable). Organised, proactive and able to work independently. 
• Empathetic, patient, and passionate about working with young people and animals. 
• Flexible availability required including weekends, you will be part of a weekend rota
with one weekend off in every 3. 
• A team player who will uphold the mission, values and goals of High Peak School 
• A can-do attitude 
• Great communication and interpersonal skills 
• A passion for education and helping students thrive • Someone who is able to commute to Disley, Cheshire East in their own vehicle.
Why work for us?
 
• Supportive and friendly school community 
• Ongoing training and development opportunities • A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career. We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
• Generous life cover • Cycle to work scheme 
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform 
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service 
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
Who are we?
Our school supports children aged from 7 to 16 years old who are on the autistic spectrum and are struggling in education and to fit in at mainstream or other specialist settings. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not have a diagnosis however display traits of autism and associated conditions.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. High Peak School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-16 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and emotional based school avoidance (EBSA).
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Kedleston Group

HLTA (Level 4) To Deliver Animal Care

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We are St Helens Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.
Making A Difference as A Safeguarding Secretary within Children’s Social Care St. Helens Council is looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Business Support Team supporting the Safeguarding Team.
This post will be responsible for arranging and minuting safeguarding meetings, providing a comprehensive and confidential service to the team; undertaking the associated administration work on the safeguarding systems and management information for the department.
This post is an opportunity for a self-motivated individual who possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has the ability to liaise with customers, managers, colleagues and other agencies. The successful applicant must have experience of minuting meetings.
This is a part time role based on a 2 week alternating rota, working 2 days one week and 3 days the next.
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.
 


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.

Safeguarding Secretary

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Our Schools Traded teams are proud to deliver services across 55 Primary and 5 Secondary Schools in the Borough. Our workforce provides services to schools day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day and all of our employeesprovide an essential service ensuring working areas are a safe environment for themselves, staff, pupils, and the public. When you start with us you will be joining a trusted, supportive and welcoming team. 
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Employee benefits that make a difference:We have a comprehensive benefits package on offer including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards for you and your family. You can view more details on our careers site, and find out what our employees have to say about how our benefits make a difference to them.
Change to working patterns that work for you: Roles that could offer you the flexible working option or work-life balance you are looking for , including part-time and term-time only roles and you can help change the lives of real people in your community.
How far could a career change take you? Looking to return to work after a break, or make a career change? We’ll help you develop the skills to make change happen with career boosting training and development. Switching to a role at any point in your career at your local council means you could go further than you think. Application support and frequently asked questions are available on our careers site.




<h2>Roles that matter..</h2>
All of our cleaners work individually or as part of a team to complete daily cleaning routines in accordance with health &amp; safety policy &amp; procedure to ensuring safe working practices are always upheld. 
You don't need experience to apply for our cleaning roles as full training will be provided, and we welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to supporting our communities. 
If you are comfortable and confident in being able to communicate with managers, colleagues, and members of the public in accordance with council policy then we would like to hear from you. 
You can find more details about what the role involves in the attached Job Description.


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. 
The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. 
The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.




 
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
You can review full Job Description and Person Specifications as attachments with this advert.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Application support is available on this careers site. 
NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan
Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership
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Cleaner - St Julies Catholic Primary School

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our small team, in a key role. Are you passionate about customer service and business transformation, with good business support experience? If so, you are just the kind of person we need to join the team!We are the Early Education and Childcare Team who provide and are responsible for the administering and monitoring the early entitlements&nbsp;and SEND&nbsp;funding to Early Years sector, which include full day care nurseries, preschool, childminders, Primary schools with nursery classes and Maintained Nursery schools. &nbsp;We aim to deliver efficient and accurate financial services, to support providers to deliver early years services and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>Applicants will need previous experience of office administration and be comfortable working in an open plan environment as well as working remotely. &nbsp;This is a fast-paced, varied role which will suit someone who can work under pressure, meet deadlines, is friendly reliable and flexible.We are looking for someone who has great organisational skills and has the ability to use their own initiative. &nbsp;Excellent communication skills are essential.&nbsp;You will need:<ul>
<li>Experience of helping to deliver a complex financial or business process</li>
<li>Great customer service skills - we provide a point of contact for service users dealing with funding and process enquiries and queries.</li>
<li>Excellent IT skills, in particular using Excel and accurate data input skills.</li>
<li>A real ‘eye for detail’, and to be methodical and accurate.</li>
<li>To be a great team player who is flexible and enjoys tackling a wide variety of different tasks in an interesting but changeable and fast paced environment.</li>
</ul>If you would like to discuss this position, please call &nbsp;Rehana Karim on 07919 065000 or Beckey Roberts on 07765 781220<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Early Years SEND Administrator

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Maternity Cover (12-month contract) - Full
 Time or Part Time - Start date: September 2025 - ECTs very
 welcome to apply 
 
We have an exciting position for an
 enthusiastic maternity cover teacher for Year 2 to join our
 friendly supportive team at Katesgrove School. We have a lovely,
 hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the
 best people working with them. 
 
The successful
 candidate will be a qualified and experienced teacher and will
 have:
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<li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li>
<li>A strong commitment to raising
 standards</li>
<li>The enthusiasm to motivate and inspire
 children and staff</li>
<li>A desire to collaborate and develop
 professionally 
 
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We offer:
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<li>Guaranteed PPA time with your team
 weekly</li>
<li>Continued professional development
 opportunities</li>
<li>A supportive leadership team</li>
<li>Enthusiastic and friendly children</li>
<li>Supportive and caring staff 
 
</li>
</ul>
Application packs can
 be downloaded from the school website - <a href="http://www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk</a> 
 
Applications considered on receipt - We
 reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable
 candidate is found 
 
Closing date: Sunday 20th July
 2025 
Interview date: TBC 
 
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

Reading Borough Council

KS1 Class Teacher - Katesgrove Primary School

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. If you are unable to apply online for reasons of disability, please call 01276 707126 to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be made to accommodate your individual requirements.
Please note:
All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines, which includes standard identification, referencing and unspent conviction checks. Surrey Heath Borough Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
For the best chance of successful application, please read the Job Description and Personal Specification fully before applying for this vacancy as it contains information you will need to refer to when applying. We do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed application form. To reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. If you choose to submit your CV with your application form we request that you remove all your personal details before uploading your CV. This will ensure that Managers cannot see your personal details when completing their shortlist. &nbsp;If you have not heard from the council within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be removed and confidentially disposed of 6 months after the closing date.
If you have any further enquiries please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@surreyheath.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@surreyheath.gov.uk</a> or telephone 01276 707126.
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Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation which is committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified or experienced Registered Building Inspectors to join the Council’s Building Control Team.
You will join an efficient and pro-active team of professionals to ensure the continuation of a first-class Building Control Service
Surrey Heath Borough comprises of a mix of residential, high end residential and commercial developments within 36.5 sq miles.
About You
We are looking for Registered Building Inspectors to manage an area within the Borough and assist the team as a whole to maintain its current outstandingly high level of service. Duties will include ensuring decisions on applications are made within the statutory period, undertaking site inspections so that works carried out on site comply with the building regulations, inspecting Dangerous Structures, providing out of hours and office cover.
We are seeking applicants with a good level of literacy and numeracy together with excellent IT skills.&nbsp; You will also need to be committed to delivering a first-class customer focused service in a competitive environment and marketing the department and Local Authority Building Control (LABC).
The ability to make clear concise and accurate decisions on the spot and under pressure is essential. You will ideally be a member of the CABE, RICS or CIOB. A current full UK driving licence and daily access to a car for business purposes are required, for which expenses will be paid.
Additional Information
Benefits
We are committed to providing a healthy work life balance for our employees, with hybrid working and other flexible working arrangements on offer. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role. We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 24 or 25 days’ annual leave (grade dependant) rising by a further 5 days after 5 years’ service, plus paid Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme.
Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tuesday 29th July 2025
Interview date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Week commencing 4th August&nbsp;
Please note that an assessment maybe required, you will be informed of this prior to interview.
Contact details
For an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Hallam, Building Control Manager on
01276 707243,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Samantha.Hallam@surreyheath.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samantha.Hallam@surreyheath.gov.uk</a>
Our Commitment
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
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Surrey Heath Borough Council

Building Control Surveyor (Registered Building Inspector)

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JFK Special School is looking to appoint a Curriculum Pathway Leader (CPL) to provide leadership of pupil development and achievement.&nbsp;
Start date:&nbsp; September 2025
CPL's are middle leaders, overseeing a team of teachers across 3-5 classes with students with similar learning needs&nbsp;and profiles. They are responsible for the teaching, learning and provision within their pathway.
Key responsibilities include:
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<li>Providing leadership and management of pupil development and achievement across key Stage 3 at our Beckton site.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facilitating development of high quality teaching and learning in classrooms.</li>
<li>Demonstrating the skills of an effective classroom teacher.</li>
<li>Being a member of the site leadership team and assist in managing the site.</li>
<li>Being a Deputy DSL.</li>
<li>Modelling effective classroom leadership through a 50 percent teaching commitment.</li>
</ul>
The school is spread across four sites with a CPL vacancy currently at our Beckton ASC provision.&nbsp;
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<li>Our Beckton site caters for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions (ASC), and severe learning disabilities (SLD), aged 11-19.</li>
<li>You will have a strong values-driven approach to education, ensuring school is a fantastic place to work and learn.</li>
<li>You are able to provide a stimulating environment where children and young people can be safe and enjoy learning, as well as supporting a dedicated staff team.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Staff are our most important resource and we invest heavily in coaching and CPD based on individual needs.</li>
</ul>
There will be options for career progression at JFK and our partner schools in the Learning in Harmony Trust in the future for successful applicants. If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with diverse needs, we invite you to explore rewarding opportunities within our Trust.
JFK is a creative and innovative school that is committed to providing an outstanding education for children with a wide range of learning needs. JFK is part of Learning in Harmony Trust (<a href="http://www.lihtrust.uk/" target="_blank">www.lihtrust.uk</a>) and as such you will be joining a friendly, enthusiastic and well qualified staff team in a highly stimulating and rewarding environment.
If you have the appropriate experience, ambition and welcome a challenge, then please contact Nathan Taylor, Head of Provision, on 02085348544 / <a href="mailto:info@jfk.lihtrust.uk" target="_blank">info@jfk.lihtrust.uk</a> if you would like further information or to arrange a school visit.
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;14th July 2025
Interview date:&nbsp; 17th July 2025
<h3>Safeguarding Statement</h3>
Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.
Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding, and ensures that no one is discriminated against in any way. By embracing diversity, we believe we can tap into the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, creating a more innovative and creative workforce that can better meet the needs of our pupils.

Curriculum Pathway Leader

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The Role
It is an exciting time to join Lancaster and develop your planning career in a diverse district with urban, rural and coastline communities.
As a Principal Planning Officer, you will play an important role in shaping the future of our district and helping to deliver our major development projects.&nbsp; This might include working on the new Eden Project adjacent to Morecambe Bay; or to deliver our emerging new vision for Lancaster’s historic Canal Quarter.&nbsp; You may be involved in proposals at Lancaster Castle, or for the new high-level employment hub at the Heysham Gateway.
The role would suit an experienced planner who is keen to hone their own skills in a supportive environment.&nbsp; You will join an established, dedicated and friendly team of planners who share our vision of:
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<li>A Sustainable District;</li>
<li>An Inclusive and Prosperous Local Economy;</li>
<li>Healthy and Happy Communities; and,</li>
<li>A Co-operative, Kind and Responsible Council.</li>
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We want to hear from talented candidates who are qualified town planners (RTPI membership or those who are eligible for/working towards joining the RTPI); who have a good working knowledge of planning legislation, and who have excellent communication and mentoring skills.
A full current UK driving licence is essential, as the post holder will occasionally be required to undertake site visits. The hours of work for this position are 37 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.&nbsp;
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.&nbsp;
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
</ul>
Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve, and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC

Lancaster City Council

Principal Planning Officer

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Youth Support Worker In TrainingPermanent, Full TimeFrom £24,786 to £25,115 per annum + £924 fringe allowanceLocation: HarlowWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Community-based worker</a>Closing Date: 15th July 2025About Us: Are you looking for a new opportunity to combine paid work with study and achieve a qualification? Do you have a passion to help and support young people? This could be the opportunity you are looking for! We are currently seeking a Youth Support Worker in Training to support the development of youth work in the community. On the job training alongside a formal qualification for a Youth Support Worker Level 3 will be provided. Based at Goodman House in Harlow, you will work with local youth work teams including volunteers in community youth clubs, areas covered to include Epping Forest, Uttlesford and Harlow. Mobile and flexible working requirements: must be available for evenings and weekends. Benefits: <ul>
<li> Healthy work life balance. </li>
<li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities. </li>
<li> IT equipment and home-working equipment provided. </li>
<li>30 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to purchase extra. </li>
<li> Generous pension scheme. </li>
<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. </li>
<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks. </li>
<li>Disability Confident Leader: we're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. </li>
<li> Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave. </li>
<li>Employee support networks, to ensure everyone in treated with dignity and respect. </li>
<li> Study towards a <a href="https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0906-v1-0" target="_blank"> Level 3 Youth Support Worker </a> qualification </li>
</ul> Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/" target="_blank"> pay and reward </a> . What our Apprentice's say: "I really enjoyed my apprenticeship with ECC, I loved that the majority of the apprenticeship is on the job learning and minimal classroom work. The opportunities for career development have been much wider than I originally thought, and the apprenticeship is such a great way to start your career and get your foot in the door with your local council/ government" "As an apprentice currently working at Essex County Council, I can confirm that it is a very rewarding role. I'm proud to be a part of this team and you will be too" The Role: Working four days face to face with young people as part of a team and one day for learning and development, you will ensure young people have positive experiences, by working with them to identify what's important to them and then being part of developing good youth work activities. You will work with local youth work teams including volunteers in community youth clubs across the south Essex area. You will need to be someone who can focus on putting young people at the heart of your work. Working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and residentials, you will be supported by an experienced team of youth workers in a variety of youth work settings. To read more about Youth Services, please visit: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/role/education?source=workingforessex.com" target="_blank"> Education </a> About You: You will: <ul>
<li>Be passionate about supporting young people. </li>
<li>Have a good level of numeracy and literacy (grade C GCSE or equivalent). </li>
<li>Experience of working with young people and communities is an advantage. </li>
<li>Have the ability to work across Essex as per service needs. </li>
<li>Have the ability to undertake evening, weekend and residential work as required to meet service needs. </li>
<li>Be able to build relationships and relate well to people. </li>
<li>Motivate young people and facilitate young people's learning. </li>
<li>Be able to work in a changing environment. </li>
<li>Be committed to challenging prejudice and ignorance. </li>
<li>Have the ability to develop work with young people to achieve planned outcomes. </li>
<li>Work together as part of a team. </li>
</ul> Essential Requirements for the role: <ul>
<li>Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English (or equivalent), which is a Grade D/E or 2/3 to begin the apprenticeship. </li>
<li>Ability to reach a Level 2 Functional Skills in both Maths &amp; English by the End Point Assessment (EPA), if you do not already have this. </li>
<li>This job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. </li>
</ul> What will you be doing? <ul>
<li>Identify areas of need and opportunity within the community where a youth work programme can be identified to support the development of youth provision delivered by the community. </li>
<li>Support the commissioning of services by working with the community to enhance their skills so they can be more independent in design and delivery of services. </li>
<li>Negotiate with young people and their communities on their involvement in the programme planning, implementation and evaluation. </li>
<li>Contribute to and promote the programme to ensure that opportunities are accessible to all who wish to become involved. </li>
<li>As part of the team involve young people in the decision-making processes whereby individuals and groups take on responsibilities for themselves and others in their project and the wider community. </li>
<li>As part of the team respond to individual and group needs, this includes issues affecting young people, promoting self-awareness and self-esteem. </li>
<li>To deliver or support the direct delivery of youth work programmes as may be required, to include residential experiences for young people. </li>
<li>Take part in management supervision and the staff performance management scheme, to identify priorities and learning needs and to be responsible for the learning and development of self and to complete all required training and accreditation within 18 months of starting employment. </li>
<li>Follow Child Protection Guidelines and report any concerns using the correct procedure and comply with individual responsibilities for staff and young people, in accordance with work role, for health and safety in the workplace. </li>
<li>Ensure all duties and services provided are in accordance with the County Council Equal Opportunities Policy and Practice. </li>
<li>Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level and accountabilities of the post as directed by the Youth Work Commissioner. </li>
</ul> How to apply: Start your journey within Youth Services by clicking the APPLY button now! Why Essex? To read more about us please visit: <a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/education" target="_blank">Education</a> <a href="https://workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work" target="_blank"> Entry to work - Working for Essex </a> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. How to apply: Start your journey within Essex Youth Service by clicking the APPLY button now! If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> . As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank"> The Essex Talent Community </a> . Additional Information: If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank"> Facebook </a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank"> Instagram </a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank"> careers page </a> . Downloads <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank"> Pay and Reward </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank"> Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank"> About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank"> Organisation Behaviours </a>

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Our vision for all adults in West Northamptonshire is that they will have healthy and independent lives with easy access to joined up advice and support which will help them to help themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As an Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker , you will continue to develop and build on our current strengths-based practice, build the skills, confidence and competence of social workers and their colleagues to work in line with Care Act Guidance and deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.Learn more about our Social Work teams here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-adult-social-work-teams" target="_blank">Our Adult Social Work teams | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>Additional information</h2>You will bring proven experience of leadership,practice development and consistent achievement in a safeguarding/social work environment, an understanding of working across health and social care and above all a commitment to people who use, work in and rely on social work services. You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners.&nbsp;Contract until March 2026 - PORT TeamHours:  Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays.&nbsp;You’ll need<ul>
<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>
<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>
<li>You will be required to drive and have transport.</li>
</ul>Please see the attached Job spec for further information.&nbsp;We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place.&nbsp;If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact <a href="mailto:gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults&nbsp;Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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