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Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the roleWe have a wonderful Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Team (MASH) here at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust! MASH is a very fast paced and busy team. The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) enables the sharing of information between services so risks to children can be identified at an early stage. The successful candidate will collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses. Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. Our MASH teams are fun and supportive. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a new practice approach including, signs of safety and systemic practice, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. For further information or an informal chat please email <a href="mailto:trudy.mukuhlani@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">trudy.mukuhlani@nctrust.co.uk</a> What will you be doing?You will provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision for referral information, making informed decisions in respect of safety of children within 24 hours of the referral. You will work collaboratively with our MASH partners and the child's voice will be evident through your work and and play a vital role in protecting children from harm. About youYou will be a qualified social worker with proven 3 years of experience of working in a 'Front Door' service, who has completed your ASYE. Registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.





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Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the roleAre you an organised, tech-savvy administrator who thrives under pressure and loves being at the heart of a busy team? If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where collaboration, attention to detail, and making a real impact are part of everyday life—this could be the perfect next step in your career. Join our busy Children in Care Business Support Team and play a key part in supporting social workers who make a real difference every day. Working within a close-knit team, this is a rewarding opportunity where your contributions can truly make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families. This is an office-based role, however, following a successful training period, some hybrid working may be considered.Working hours: <ul><li>Monday to Thursday: 09:00–17:30</li><li>Friday: 09:00–17:00</li></ul>What will you be doing?This is a varied and dynamic role where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities may include: <ul><li>Supporting requests such as passports for children and young people, sending correspondence, booking transport and accommodation, and processing invoices.</li><li>Providing a comprehensive and confidential range of effective administrative support.</li><li>Minute-taking during professional discussions to ensure accurate records are maintained.</li><li>Managing financial processes</li></ul>We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Baljit Hughes on <a href="mailto:Baljit.hughes@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Baljit.hughes@nctrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. Please note that we do not accept CV’s via email, all applications should be submitted via the apply link on this advert. Interviews will be held 25th and 26th of September. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.About you<ul><li>As an experienced administrator or business support officer you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and understand the importance of confidentiality. </li><li>You're confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other IT applications. </li><li>You enjoy working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals. </li><li>You're positive, dynamic, and solution-focused, with experience in business support or administration</li><li>You will be highly organised, capable of managing and prioritising conflicting tasks, and will have a sharp attention to detail </li><li>Experience in minute-taking and touch typing is desirable, as this will be a key part of your role.</li></ul>When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education





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Business Support Administrator - Children in Care

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the role“I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children’s lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box.”As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.Our Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child. You’ll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, service manager: Steve Tee, <a href="mailto:stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk</a> and you can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.What will you be doing?You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children’s services.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.About youYou will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families. As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.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 Barred List check





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Social Worker - Children in Care  Long Term

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleThe position is based on a 37-hour week, including weekends, early mornings and evenings on a weekly basis; however flexibility will be essential, particularly over the summer months and leading up to and during competitions and large society events.The Golf Assistant is to undertake general supervision of the Golf Course Club house facility including catering services, club shop, buggy and trolley hire and general customer service on a daily basis under the management of the Golf Course Leisure Manager to ensure that the site is well kept throughout the golfing season, helping to deliver a high quality experience for all visitors.The Golf Assistant is an operational role, working alongside other staff to deliver the best possible standards to its customers, whilst ensuring health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times.An understanding of golf is desirable but not essential for the role, as all appropriate training will be given to the successful candidate.What will you be doing?Key Roles and Responsibilities include;<ol><li>Supervising the operation of the facility ensuring that duties and activities are carried out in accordance with the facilities Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.</li><li>Ensuring the security of the building (including opening and locking up duties) and safeguarding of the property of the Council.</li><li>Comply with the Councils Health and Safety Policy. To help ensure compliance with Health and Safety and other mandatory guidelines and legislation.</li><li>Cover reception duties, cashing up and accounting of all monies received in accordance with the Councils Financial Rules.</li><li>Ensure the building and surrounding area is clean and tidy throughout the shift undertaking any additional work as required by the Leisure Manager.</li><li>Undertake bookings as required liaising with Catering team ensuring all bookings/arrangements are communication efficiently.</li><li>The carrying out of all cleaning tasks, both internal and external as per the facilities cleaning procedures and maintain cleaning stores in accordance with COSHH regulations and general housekeeping standards.</li></ol>About youPriors Hall Golf Course, managed and operated by North Northamptonshire Council is searching for a highly motivated Golf Assistant to join their dedicated team. As a Golf Assistant you will be responsible for producing excellent standards of customer service and quality of work to help deliver any excellent golf course and facility, admired by both club members and pay and play customers in the surrounding area and further afield.Successful applicants will also be willing to work early mornings, evenings and weekends on a weekly basis and be willing to undertake any relevant training.Knowledge of golf or an interest in golf is desirable but not essential, with the right candidate having a passion for working in the leisure industry being important.





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Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Asbestos Repairs &amp; Maintenance Co-Ordinator (P402 or Equivalent Surveying Qualification, P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings Desired) to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.In this role, you will conduct asbestos surveys, produce site drawings, prepare reports (where necessary), update records/systems and have a strong understanding of Asbestos Legislation and Asbestos Materials to maintain legal and safety standards and provide support and guidance to others as necessary.You must be IT competent (tablet-based data capture, report generation and record keeping). You will be detail-oriented, able to work on own initiative and have a 'can do' attitude. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. Maintaining technical knowledge on asbestos and health and safety legislation, UKAS standards and industry best practices is required.A full valid driving licence is essential.What will you be doing?As an Asbestos Repairs &amp; Maintenance Co-Ordinator with North Northamptonshire Council, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Your role will involve working closely with internal teams, contractors and external partners to maintain high standards and effective service delivery.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Carrying out asbestos management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys, producing site drawings and detailed reports.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.</li><li>Providing asbestos-related technical support to office staff, tradesmen and contractors.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Establishing strong relationships across departments, ensuring clear communication, and supporting service improvements to meet council and customer expectations.</li></ul>This role requires strong organisational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively. You must be able to work independently while collaborating with others to deliver a safe and compliant service. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel across North Northamptonshire are essential for this role.About youWe are looking for a detail-oriented and methodical Asbestos Repairs &amp; Maintenance Co-Ordinator with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to compliance and safety. You will have a P402 Surveying and Sampling for Asbestos in Buildings qualification (or equivalent) and a solid educational background, ideally to GCSE level or beyond. Desirable qualification - P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings.Key skills and attributes:<ul><li>Technical proficiency – Strong knowledge of asbestos surveying, reporting, and compliance.</li><li>IT skills – Experienced in use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel &amp; Teams, tablet based data capture, and report generation. </li><li>Organisational ability – Able to work methodically, meet tight deadlines, and prioritise tasks effectively.</li><li>Confidentiality &amp; accuracy – Skilled in handling sensitive information with professionalism and attention to detail.</li></ul>Customer focus – Committed to improving service quality and maintaining accurate records.





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ASBESTOS Repairs & Maintenance Co-Ordinator

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Child Protection Meeting Administrator to join our Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team. This role is crucial in providing first-class, confidential, and proactive support to Senior Managers and the wider team, ensuring that our service operates efficiently and effectively to improve the experience and outcomes for our children and young people. We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual with experience in minute-taking. The successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with internal colleagues at all levels, as well as with external partners. The ideal candidate will be a quick thinker, a collaborative team member, and adaptable to changing priorities on a daily basis. They must work with the utmost discretion and be a confident communicator. This is a fast-paced, demanding, and varied role, but also extremely rewarding. The base location for this role is at our William Knibb centre in Kettering, with additional travel around Northamptonshire. Please note this is a fixed term contract, up to 12 months.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: <a href="mailto:Alison.leeson@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Alison.leeson@nctrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing?Key responsibilities includes promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, with regular Child Protection training. The role involves attending locations across Northamptonshire to take minutes of statutory Child Protection Conferences, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines. You will manage and coordinate meetings, respond to queries, maintain accurate electronic records, and provide proactive support to Child Protection Chairs. Collaboration with Social Work teams, external agencies, and colleagues is essential to ensure smooth service delivery and continuity of support for Children’s Services. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.About youWe are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated individual who can effectively prioritise tasks and work independently to meet strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in written English, and demonstrate emotional resilience when handling sensitive information. You will be able to engage with a diverse range of people in a warm, calm, and professional manner, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. A full UK driving license and access to your own transport is essential, with business mileage reimbursed.When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education





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Child Protection Meeting Administrator 

Our BenefitsYou 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>.About the roleTo administer a Recruitment and Payroll customer support service to multi clients. Update and maintain employee payroll records to a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail. A point of contact for complex Recruitment and payroll queries, such as absence, overpayments, underpayments and salary increments Using knowledge and the ability to interpret various Terms and Condition across multi clients To provide a range of high-quality payroll support, delivering excellent customer service by giving the customer the best possible experience. Providing accurate information and support in response to customers enquires according to agreed procedures, polices, practices and regulatory and legislative requirements. To ensure an integrated approach to Payroll services through assisting with the implementation of new technologies, methodologies and processes which contribute to organisational effectiveness.What will you be doing?The workload revolves around the employee life cycle and the day to day workload will be processing the different aspects of this. From inputting new starters, variations or leavers to calculating and managing long term sickness. You will be working in a fast paced environment and communicating with employees and colleagues across different councils. About youWe are looking for somebody who is motivated with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload in a fast paced environment. With the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a wider range of colleagues, internal and external customers to deliver the service. You must have Excellent IT skills with good knowledge of office applications with effective communication skills both verbally (face to face and by telephone) and in writing. Be able to influence and negotiate when advising and supporting customers particularly in relation to sensitive situations to achieve desired outcomes.





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Payroll Services Officer 

Our BenefitsYou 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>.About the roleWe have an opportunity within the complex needs team at Gladstone Rd resource Centre which provides exceptional and bespoke support to adults with learning disabilities and who require support with complex needs. Gladstone Road Resource Centre is situated close Northampton town centre and is a dedicated service with the focus being on supporting those with complex needs. Those who access this service (customers) are at the centre of the support that we offer. Within the role you will receive continuous training and support, not only from your management but also the team around you. Who are all highly motivated to deliver the best standards of care and support.Working: Monday-FridayWhat will you be doing?You will work as part of a team supporting our customers with their day-to-day activities whilst accessing Gladstone Rd, resource Centre.Customers who access the service, follow a wide and varied range of activities to meet their physical, social and well-being outcomes. Examples of these are swimming or going to the gym. Also accessing, our local community to take part in leisure activities such as bowling, walks, cinema and such. When working with Customer’s, care and support is offered on a predetermined ratio of staff to Customers, this can mean supporting customers on 1-1 basis, through to supporting with smaller groups.About you<ul><li>A genuine interest in helping others and making a positive difference in their lives.</li><li>Being punctual, trustworthy, and consistent in providing care is fundamental.</li><li>Excellent physical stamina and the ability to work in various environments. As the role may require you at times to assist clients with mobility, including transferring from a bed to a chair. In/out of transportation, as well as recreation activities. </li><li>The ability to understand and respond to the emotions and reactions of others. </li><li>You will be able to work in an ever-changing environment, under pressure and possess a calm demeanour. </li><li>A willingness to support colleagues and work cooperatively, but comfortable working alone too, with our customers. </li><li>Willing to complete NVQ Level 2 in Care within 2 years.</li><li>Ideally a car owner, with business insurance- but this is not essential.</li></ul>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.Apply now! As we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. <ul></ul>

Care and Support Assistant - Gladstone

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleCambridgeshire County Council Targeted Support Service provides support to children, young people, and their families. Each district team consists of Family Workers, Child and Family Centre Workers, Young People Workers, Senior Transitions Advisors, Transitions Advisors, Client Researchers and managers. The role of Child and Family Centres is to improve outcomes for all children, from pre-birth to age 19, and to reduce inequalities in outcomes between children growing up in disadvantage and the wider population. Child and Family Centres provide a focus for multi-agency teams to deliver integrated services to young children and their families. We have 1 x 37hr full time post within Huntingdonshire Child and Family Centres team.This post will be based at our Huntingdon Youth Child and Family Centre but working across the district in St Ives, Ramsey, Sawtry, Huntingdon and surrounding villages, occasional travel to St Neots. Occasional evening and weekend working. To apply, please attach a CV and supporting statement, please make sure your CV/supporting statement tells us the following:<ol><li>Why would you like to be considered for this role?</li><li>What personal qualities, skills and experiences will you apply to this role? Using the list of qualities, skills and experiences detailed below and in the job specification, tell us how you meet each of those criteria.</li><li>Please add any other information in support of your application. </li></ol>Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. You will be required to hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or have the ability to otherwise travel efficiently between locations. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Hannah Frampton, <a href="mailto:hannah.frampton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.frampton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a> Interviews will be held on Friday 10 October.Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS. What will you be doing?With a particular focus on the 0-5 age group, Child and Family Centre Workers provide support to children and families to access information, advice and guidance, play, support and learning opportunities in both targeted and universal group settings. Support will be delivered in both Child and Family Centres, Family Hubs and outreach venues within the wider community. About youQualities: <ul><li>You will be motivated and dedicated to supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. </li><li>You will be organised, able to work autonomously and as a team. </li><li>You will be willing, approachable, personable and able to build a positive rapport with children, young people and their families. </li><li>You will be willing to continue your professional development through informal and formal training. </li></ul>Skills and experience: <ul><li>Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. </li><li>Understanding of child protection policies and procedures and the importance of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. </li><li>Direct experience of working with children aged 0-5 years and their families. </li><li>Practical knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable families and being aware of the issues a practitioner may face while working with vulnerable families. </li><li>Experience of facilitating group sessions for parents. </li><li>Experience of providing information, advice and signposting services to families. </li><li>Experience of engaging parents in community activities. </li><li>Ability to carry out routine administration, for example attendance records and evaluations. </li><li>Competent in the use of IT software including Word, Excel, social media and data reporting systems. </li><li>Willingness to travel locally and across the county. </li><li>Able to work flexibly to support the delivery of the Child and Family Centre offer, including some evening and weekend working as required. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this applies to this role.</li></ul>





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Child and Family Centre Worker

Our BenefitsYou 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>.About the roleThis is an opportunity to join our LibraryPlus team, where you will use your customer-facing skills to deliver a wide range of services, including the provision of activities and services for communities, children and their families, within library community spaces. Dealing with a variety of enquiries and tasks to include joining new borrowers, cash handling and local history enquiries, you will ensure that each customer has a positive experience in the library.This role will require regular weekend working and candidates will need to be flexible to the business needs of the service, including the ability to travel to other locations as required. This post is part time, working 4 hours every Saturday 10am - 2pm, and advertised on a pro-rata basis. The role will be based at Duston Library.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES:To be considered for interview you will need to follow the application guidance, using the Supporting Statement text box to evidence each requirement listed on the person specification.What will you be doing?LibraryPlus offers a wide range of services; and you will assist customers with West Northants Council queries such as Blue Badge and concessionary bus pass applications, making this an ideal opportunity for an excellent communicator. Supporting, mentoring and coaching, you will promote and enable a diverse range of volunteering opportunities in the library and wider community.We aim to empower our customers by supporting them to become digitally fluent and with our core offer of reading materials and learning, we offer traditional services alongside a fast-paced and busy work environment to challenge and develop the successful candidate.About youCan you provide excellent customer service to all visitors to Duston LibraryPlus?Are you motivated and enthusiastic with a proactive approach?Are you creative and excited about delivering and supporting memorable activities for children and their families?Are you passionate about serving your local community and seeking partnerships with local organisations to benefit library customers?If so, you might be the person we are looking for.





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Weekend Library Assistant

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the roleAre you an experienced social worker that’s passionate and determined to ensure children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything you do?We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our passionate and committed Adoption team delivering high quality effective adoption services in line with the modernising adoption agenda.As a social worker within our Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA), you will be joining a motivated and highly skilled team who work hard every day to get the best outcomes for children and their families and build on the progress already made in achieving the Ofsted judgement of GOOD with outstanding features in February 2025It’s a busy and exciting role where you will be recruiting, training and assessing prospective adoptive applications and supporting adoptive families through to the final adoption hearing. You will be part of a busy, supportive county-wide team with a learning culture and high standards.You will be expected to invest in the life of the team and develop working relationships which are based on collaborative and supportive methods of working, respecting others’ strengths, celebrating differences and seeking solutions.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: <a href="mailto:Lorrain.Taverner@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lorraine.Taverner@nctrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing?<ul><li>Undertake succinct, timely and thorough Assessments of prospective applicants.</li><li>Engage and work directly with parents/ carers and children/ young people, using age and stage appropriate methods to inform the assessment and planning process, to hear their views and respond supportively.</li><li>Ensure all information and reports relevant to work carried out is recorded, updated and completed in an efficient and timely manner and according to Directorate/legislative policies and procedures so that decisions made and acted upon are fully evidenced and provide sufficiently for audit, court or any other legitimate purpose.</li><li>Attend adoption panel and court hearings as appropriate, to relevant cases, representing our children, adopters and adoption service professionally.</li><li>Work collaboratively as an adoption team member with applicants, adopters, colleagues, other professionals and services, to achieve positive working relationships and outcomes for children.</li></ul>About you<ul><li>You understand the lifelong impact of children’s early life experiences and their long-term resulting needs.</li><li>You understand the legal framework relating to adoption and have knowledge and experience of therapeutic parenting, attachment theory and the application of these to adoption issues in working with families and children.</li><li>You are an excellent communication both verbal and written skills</li><li>You have experience of undertaking assessments of children and families</li><li>You have a degree in Social Work, a valid Social Work England Registration, at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, a driving licence and car.</li></ul>We are looking for someone who ideally has experience of completing PAR Assessments or has adoption related experience from their work with children. Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is committed to <a>Adapting Adoption to the Modern World</a> and have a Relational Practice Approach. The pillars that empower best practice include Trauma Informed Approach, Systemic Practice, and Signs of Safety. Post qualification and training in related methodologies and tools including using the Secure Base Model in assessments will be beneficial but not essential.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 Barred List check





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Social Worker - Adoption

Our BenefitsYou 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>.About the roleAs a Business Development Officer within the Transport &amp; Highways service, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and enhancing customer and performance management across the service. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will support the development of procedures, monitor service indicators, and help resolve customer complaints and enquiries.You’ll be responsible for producing performance reports, analysing feedback, and ensuring service standards are met. Building strong relationships with contractors, councils, and stakeholders is central to the role, as is contributing to the council’s customer strategy. You’ll also support cross-service initiatives, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and provide professional advice to a range of partners including Members, MPs, and local stakeholders.This is a dynamic and collaborative role suited to someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for service development.What will you be doing?We are seeking a proactive and detail oriented individual to join our Transport &amp; Highways team as a Business Improvement Officer, supporting the delivery of high-quality services and driving continuous improvement across the department. In this role, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure customer feedback is effectively managed and service performance is consistently monitored and enhanced.You’ll be part of a team that’s focused on making services better for residents and communities. You’ll be involved in shaping how feedback is used to improve the way we work, helping to ensure that customer experiences are at the heart of service delivery. Whether it’s analysing performance data, supporting the resolution of customer concerns, or working with partners to streamline processes, your work will directly contribute to more efficient and responsive services. About youYou’ll be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys making a real difference through your work. Ideally, you will have experience delivering excellent customer service and understand the importance of clear, responsive communication. You’ll bring a curious mindset and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to spot patterns in data and turn insights into action. Whether you're resolving customer concerns, supporting service improvements, or working with partners to streamline processes, you’ll be confident engaging with a wide range of people and comfortable managing competing priorities. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a team that’s always looking for better ways to do things, this role will suit you perfectly.If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Michelle Johnson, Senior Business Improvement Officer, <a href="mailto:michelle.johnson@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">michelle.johnson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place Week commencing 13th October 2025





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Business Improvement Officer

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleIf you’re an experienced Manager who is keen to be part of a thriving Business community and have a desire to join our team in driving forward the success of North Northamptonshire Council’s Business Centres, this may be the perfect role for you!The Business Centres are part of the Asset and Environment service within the Place and Economy directorate. This role includes management of a small team and overseeing daily operations of the Enterprise Centre East Northants, based in Raunds. This role will be both challenging and rewarding and we are looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and is not afraid to face any challenges which may arise within a busy environment. What will you be doing?As Business Centre Operations Manager, you will be accountable, along with the Principal Business Centres Manager and Facilities Manager to ensure a safe environment at the Raunds site. You will maintain the Council’s financial records and be involved in managing procedures to ensure income generation targets are achieved and maintained. There will be a requirement to be involved and oversee the marketing strategy of the Centres and delegate duties to Officers as appropriate. As part of the role, you will take direct responsibility for managing and developing the Centre Tenant Liaison Officer, ensuring a professional service is delivered at all times. You will represent the council at meetings when the Principal Business Centre Manager is not available and deputise in their absence. About youYou will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have a background in managing a team. You will ideally have a working knowledge of public sector and Local Government.If you are looking to further your career and have the required attributes, then we would love to welcome you to our friendly team.The role is customer facing, which will require onsite working. Hybrid working is not an option for this position. For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more information, please contactGerri Reed Email: <a href="mailto:gerri.reed@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">gerri.reed@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>





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Business Centre Operations Manager

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleThis role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Participation Team. As a key player in our organisation, you will be responsible for working with the children and young people we serve to ensure that they have opportunities to have their voice heard and responded to. You will co-develop and co-deliver projects that are important to them.You will also work with the wider Children, Education and Families directorate to support them in ensuring that participation is embedded in practice and is utilised to develop and improve services.The team office base is Scott House in Huntingdon, however the role is a mix of working in the community, as well as from a variety of bases throughout Cambridgeshire and home working. The role will involve some evening work and occasional weekends, with flexible working arrangements ensuring you have a positive work / life balance.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Helen Love on 07484 915977 or at <a href="mailto:helen.love@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.love@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>Closing date 22nd September. Interviews will be held in person on 7th October at Scott House and will include a Young People's panel.Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.What will you be doing?You will work with children and young people receiving a service from across Children, Education and Families Directorate. This includes Targeted Support, Youth Support Services, Children with Disabilities, Family Support and Safeguarding, Children In Care and Leaving Care.You will develop and deliver a range of opportunities for and with our children and young people, to tell us what is important to them and what they would like to change. You will ensure these messages are heard by our services and politicians, and feedback to children and young people what action is being taken as a result.You will identify, recruit and train children and young people to become our Young Inspectors, Young Trainers and Young Recruiters (some of whom will interview you, if you are shortlisted) and co-deliver pieces of work with them.You will take a role in the various elements of our Children In Care Council offer, including our Young People’s Corporate Parenting Meeting, ensuring our Children and Young People have direct access to influence decision makers.You will create and run a range of engagement activities.About youThis role will suit an energetic and positive person who is experienced in working with children and young people, and passionate about children’s rights.You will need to have the skills to engage and influence a range of stakeholders to advocate with and for our children and young people, to ensure they and their voices are at the heart of everything we do.You will love working directly with children and young people and have excellent skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with them.You will have a Key Skill Level 4, Higher National Certificate / National Vocational Qualification Level 4 or equivalent sector knowledge and experience in Youth or Social WorkFor a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification. 





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Participation Officer

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleAs a Senior Commercial Advisor you will be working in the Procurement and Commercial Team supporting colleagues across the organisation. You will be responsible for providing expert commercial advice supporting the Council to deliver its Commissioning and Commercial Change Programme. This is a fast paced role and no two days will be the same. You will be joining a friendly and experienced team which works on a hybrid basis, from home or at our purpose-built, state of the art offices in Alconbury Weald. We get together at least a couple of times a month for collaborative working and when required (if you’d prefer to work in the office more regularly, you’re able to do so). Additional face-to-face time in the office will be provided to support with your induction, training and development. There may also be the occasional requirement to travel around the County and beyond to meet the requirements of our clients.Interviews are expected to take place during the week beginning 20th October and will be in person at New Shire Hall.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Clare Ellis, Head of Procurement and Commercial at <a href="mailto:clare.ellis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">clare.ellis@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>What will you be doing?You will be working in the Procurement and Commercial Team supporting colleagues across the organisation. You will be responsible for providing expert commercial advice supporting the Council to deliver its Commissioning and Commercial Change Programme. This is a fast paced role and no two days will be the same. About youIf you are commercially minded, analytical, good at managing and working with stakeholders at all levels and have a track record of improving outcomes and delivering efficiencies we'd love to hear from you.





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Senior Commercial Adviser

Our BenefitsYou 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>.About the roleLonglands Care home is situated in Daventry, we offer a happy and safe living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.Our Team of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of care and specialise in supporting people living with Dementia.With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home aims to provide a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.What will you be doing?You will work closely alongside the management team, supporting with the day to day running of shifts.<ul><li>Act as a key worker for designated resident. </li><li>Ensuring they are supported in all aspects of their life.</li><li>Monitoring and administering medication, personal care and as directed by their individual care plan, help maintain health and wellbeing.</li><li>Prioritise and direct the workload of team members accordingly, ensuring any issues are dealt with as they arise.</li><li>Ensure all administration tasks are carried out with accuracy.</li><li>Inputting additional information onto care plans, as required.</li><li>Liaising with health care professionals.</li></ul>12-hour shifts: Days with alternate weekends.About youEnthusiastic, patient, flexible and committed to making a difference in our people's lives. You may be a senior carer looking for the next move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself in the future. With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.Apply now! As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date. 





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Shift Lead (Longlands) Adult Social Care

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleAre you passionate about supporting victims of domestic abuse and making a real difference in their lives? Join our dedicated Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DASV) Partnership team as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA).About the RoleAs an IDVA, you will provide crisis support to high-risk victims of domestic abuse, helping them increase their safety and make informed choices for their future. You will work closely with the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process and contribute to the wider strategic aims of the DASV Partnership. What will you be doing?Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct risk assessments and manage high-priority cases.</li><li>Provide tailored crisis support via phone or face-to-face.</li><li>Advocate for victims with external agencies such as housing, legal services, and courts.</li></ul>About YouYou’ll be a compassionate and resilient professional with:<ul><li>A minimum of A-level, NVQ3 or equivalent (essential); a degree or SafeLives IDVA qualification (desirable).</li><li>Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, its impact, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Excellent communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience of working with victims of domestic abuse.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Ability to travel and work across the whole of Cambridgeshire.</li><li>This role will also be subject to DBS check and police vetting</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of a supportive and impactful team.</li><li>Help shape services that protect and empower victims.</li><li>Benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements.</li></ul>Closing Date – Sunday 21st September 2025Interviews – 2nd and 3rd October 2025For any questions please contact julia.cullum<a href="mailto:Hayley.Barrett@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>





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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Our BenefitsYou 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>.About the roleProcurement Manager at West Northamptonshire Council Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve? At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Procurement Manager to play a key role in shaping how we deliver high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives. What will you be doing?As procurement manager you will: <ul><li>Act as a trusted commercial adviser to key service stakeholders, influencing decisions and supporting major programmes within the People Services portfolio.</li><li>Shape and deliver a complex and varied procurement pipeline.</li><li>Ensure our activity achieves real impact by embedding robust governance, compliance, and risk management, while also looking for opportunities to innovate and add value.</li><li>Drive process development, incorporating the latest policy changes and legislation.</li><li>Champion our business partner model, raising the profile of procurement and ensuring best practice is consistently applied across the organisation.</li></ul>About youWe welcome applicants from all sectors and industries. Whether your background is in the public, private, or third sector, if you bring strong procurement expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at all levels, and the support to continue developing your career. If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you.For further details or an informal chat contact Daryl Read <a href="mailto:Daryl.Read@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daryl.Read@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> 





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Procurement Manager

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleWe are recruiting for a Learning Support and SEND Practitioner to work within our 16 - 19 provision in Kettering, although there may be the need for supporting within our Adult Learning provision. This position is term time only.The person in this role will be working with teaching staff and other professionals to support learners with SEND to ensure everyone has equal access to education and opportunities to achieve.What will you be doing?Please see the job description for full list of responsibilities, which include:Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with support requirements and SEND, both in the classroom and in other learning environments.Assist students with completing tasks, understanding instructions, and accessing learning materials, adapting support strategies as necessary to meet individual needs.Support students in managing their behaviour and developing social and emotional skills, promoting positive relationships and interactions.Provide individualised support for students with specific support needs, ensuring dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.About youWe are looking for someone with experience of working with young people or adults with special education needs or disabilities as well as a person centred attitude, who can develop positive relationships with both learners and teaching staff.





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Learning Support and SEND Practitioner

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the role“I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children’s lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box.”As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.Our Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child. You’ll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, Service Managers: Stephen Tee, <a href="mailto:Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk</a> or Lesley Lown, <a href="mailto:Lesley.Lown@NCTrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lesley.Lown@NCTrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.What will you be doing?Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children.You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary.About youYou will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families. As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.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 Barred List check





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Social Worker - Children in Care Court

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the role“I like working in safeguarding because it is the team that best enables relationship-based practice. I am very keen to develop a connection with the children and families I support, and I put a lot of effort into this. When we reach the end of our journey together and children are safely cared for by their parents or carers, it is very evident why my effort was worthwhile.” Alora, Social Worker – Support and Safeguarding Team Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including; Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, if appropriate, court proceedings. This kind of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families. Focused on positive outcomes, they work in challenging yet supportive and collaborative ways. Working alongside other professionals, the team help put together plans to reduce the risks and areas of unmet needs to help children/ young people to remain with their families when it is safe to do so. About the team Our friendly, supportive Safeguarding teams work in a creative and solution focused way to keep children, young people and families together when it is safe to do so. The team are highly supportive and use a relational practice approach. Colleagues within the teams describe them as their ‘work family’. Managers within the teams are approachable and supportive. The Locations of these positions are : Corby, One Angel Square, Northamptonshire, Kettering and WellingboroughWhat will you be doing?As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care. To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust. About youCan you build good strength-based relationships with children, young people and their families to make a positive difference? You will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families. As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families. As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers. Get in touch We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Stacey Poe, Service Manager <a href="mailto:stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.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 Barred List check





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Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding   

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the roleThe Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence.Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children’s services.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Children in Care Service and our external partners.Get in TouchWe welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email:Amanda Booth Team Manager, <a href="mailto:Amanda.Booth@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.Booth@nctrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing?<ul><li>Undertaking court work proceedings.</li><li>Previous experience within a Children in Care setting</li><li>Ability to use a range of evidence-based interventions to effect change with children, young people and families and carers.</li><li>Skills in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict.</li><li>Self-organisation skills, with the ability to respond to duty, an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to achieve goals and meet timescales.</li><li>Have the proven ability to work autonomously and seek advice when necessary</li></ul>About youThe applicant must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England. You will have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writingThis 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 Barred List check





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Social Worker - Children in Care Permanence Team 

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleAre you a talented and enthusiastic AAT qualified or part qualified CCAB accountant?You will be responsible for supporting Children Services Finance in DSG and Schools, whilst also supporting the Senior and Strategic Finance Business Partners in the effective setting, management and control and closedown of the annual DSG and Schools budget, the Council’s DSG &amp; Schools Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the revenue implications of Schools capital programme, and the overall control environment for DSG &amp; Schools with focus on strong financial governance and accountability. You will also be involved in North Northamptonshire Schools Forum.For an informal discussion on the role, please contact Children Services Strategic Finance Business Partner: <a href="mailto:yoke.obrien@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">yoke.obrien@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> Interviews Week commencing 6th October 2025What will you be doing?You will support budget holders in financial planning and budget modelling for different scenarios. You will ensure accurate and timely budget monitoring including risk appraisals for DSG and Schools.You will develop financial systems and processes to ensure robust governance whilst also bringing in new methods of working through the use of business and operational process improvements.You’ll be supporting the production of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and Capital Strategy and the development of improved financial awareness of budget managers and staff through the development and delivery of management training.You will be also be reporting back to North Northamptonshire Schools Forum on all matters relating to schools finance. About youYou will be CCAB part qualified /AAT qualified /equivalent or have significant financial experience with an understanding of how local government works including the complexities and challenges it faces.You’ll be enthusiastic, innovative and driven with up to date knowledge of accounting policy such as IFRS, CIPFA codes of practice.You be able to demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with private, public and voluntary organisations and be driven and have initiative and confidence.You will be experienced in analysing and addressing complex issues.Knowledge and experience of DSG and Schools will be desirable. 





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Finance Business Partner 

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleThis role is part of the Emergency Planning Team. The team works to make NNC ready for emergencies, by assessing hazards and threats, then making plans and procedures to respond.The role will play a key part in making North Northamptonshire prepared for emergencies by working within the authority, with communities and other responders for the benefit of our residents.The role is 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. After a period of training, you will join an on-call rota that provides 24/7 cover for the council to respond to emergencies that can happen at any time. Although the role is predominantly completed in normal office hours, the nature of the work requires flexibility and a willingness to work unsocial hours as required.This role is for a full-time permanent contract.For more information regarding the role, please contact <a href="mailto:chris.miller@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.miller@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> What will you be doing?You will be helping NNC to be ready for all manner of emergencies and disruptive events. You will support in assessing hazards and threats and the development of the plans and procedures to help us deal with them, in line with our duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. You will help us to keep our plans, procedures and records up to date and ready for use during incidents. You will work with other parts of the council, our communities and other emergency responders to support NNC's resilience strategy. You will help us to manage the authority's response to emergencies and major incidents and take an active part in our responses. About youEmergencies can happen any time, and we need to be ready for them. The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to meet the demands of emergency response and the needs of our residents. You must be willing to take part in an on-call rota to provide out of hours cover for the authority. This role can deal with some challenging subjects and a great deal of personal resilience can be needed.Candidates should have sound knowledge of civil protection and emergency management arrangements in the UK and how local responders can deliver them. Successful candidates must be keen problem solvers. They should be able to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to resilience challenges. Candidates should be used to working with basic IT applications. We often use maps, and candidates should be comfortable using maps to communicate geographic information.A full description of the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for can be found in the attached job description and person specification.





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Emergency Planning Officer

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleThe Street Works Team currently has a vacancy for a Street Works Major Works / S278 Inspector. The team oversees various forms of licenced activity on the highway, including street works, road works, road closures, skips and scaffolding licences.We are looking for an inspector to manage all major schemes and S278 works across the County and to assist in the enforcement of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), Traffic Management Act 2004 (TMA) and the Cambridgeshire Permit Scheme for Road Works and Street Works under Part 3 of TMA; to undertake inspections, monitoring and ensure compliance with the statutory requirements along with the Council’s policies and operational plans. The post holder will be required to maintain excellent working relationship with third parties engaged in the planning and execution of street works.For any further information please contact Bob Turner <a href="mailto:Bob.Turner@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Bob.Turner@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a> 07824 350833.In person interviews will take place w/c 22 September at New Shire Hall, Alconbury Weald PE28 4YE.About youWorking across Cambridgeshire, the role would be ideal for an enthusiastic individual who is an excellent communicator with a 'Can Do' attitude. Experience and NRSWA Accreditation is preferred although not essential as training will be provided. Candidates must have a full driving licence and be flexible to cover the county as and when required. They must also have good IT skills.





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