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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We’re looking for a dedicated and highly organised individual to join our team as an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Officer.About the RoleIn this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process and producing high-quality Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans within statutory timeframes. Your work will span all educational phases—from Early Years through to post-16—ensuring that each plan reflects the unique needs and aspirations of the child or young person.You’ll gather and analyse information from a range of sources and collaborate closely with professionals across education, health, and social care to identify and deliver meaningful outcomes.What You’ll Be Doing‒ Managing a large and varied caseload in a fast-paced environment.‒ Drafting clear, outcome-focused EHC plans based on comprehensive assessments.‒ Communicating regularly with parents/carers, education providers, and multi-agency professionals.‒ Using data sets to inform your daily work and decision-making.‒ Leading and representing Medway Council at key meetings, including co-production sessions, Ways Forward meetings, supporting tribunals team, and other operational discussions.‒ Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).What We are Looking For‒ Excellent organisational and time management skills.‒ Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.‒ A sound understanding of SEND legislation and statutory processes.‒ Confidence in working independently and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment.Additional Information‒ As a customer-facing role, applicants must meet the language requirements outlined in Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, demonstrating a proficient command of spoken English/Welsh.This is a hybrid role, with office attendance required 3x per week.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Assessment EHC Officer

We are recruiting Team Managers to join our assessment service.Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people.As one of our Team Managers you will provide effective leadership to a team of Social Workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your Assistant Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing Team Manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated Social Work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Join us and #Make a Difference… Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A market allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li></ul> About You<ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul> Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Team Manager - Assessment

Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have disabilities and complex health needs.We are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people aged 5-18 years of age, providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans.You will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights. <h4>About You</h4>You will have -<ul><li>GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths</li><li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards (fully funded)</li><li>Good communications skills, verbal and written</li><li>A full driving licence and willingness to undertake training to drive a minibus</li><li>As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to provide either a British passport or a UK Residence Permit or equivalent legal document that proves you are able to work in the UK</li></ul> <h4>To Apply</h4>If you feel you are highly motivated, resilient, and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check. <h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice and counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Our organisation:</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Residential Support Worker - Parklands

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solutions Practitioner.Family Solutions work holistically with families with multiple and complex needs and children to enable them to see their strengths and build upon these to make positive changes to their lives. This will be achieved through the providing both practical and specialist advice to the family as well as acting as a lead co-ordinator for any additional support services. The Family Solutions Practitioner will undertake assessments with the family and formulate a plan of intervention with the support of relevant partner agencies which will give the child and their family every opportunity to address the identified difficulties with a positive outcome. The role will also include facilitating groups for children and their families.For an insight into what Family Solutions has to offer, please view this<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7j69Krc0c" target="_blank"> video</a><h4>About You:</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Level 4 or equivalent qualification and have professional work background relevant to the job you are applying for such as early years/family support/youth work/health/education</li><li>Be passionate about changing outcomes for children and young people</li><li>Have good communication skills to engage children and young people and their families</li><li>Have the ability to maintain accurate and update records in line with GDPR and legislations effective case management. You will be respectful and able to build positive relationships in all aspects of the role</li><li>Have knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation</li><li>Experience of working in a multi agency environment</li><li>It is preferable that you hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>MedPay – opportunity for pay progression</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Family Solutions are seeking a Family Solutions Practitioner to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Nikki Lloyd, Group Manager on 01634 338847 or 07736924078 or Michelle Williams on 01634 335633This post is subject to an enhanced children's DBS<h4>Our Organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. <h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h5>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h5>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing dateIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Family Solutions Practitioner 

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Deputy Assessment Hub Lead – EHC (Senior EHC Coordinator) to join our busy and dedicated team. In this key leadership role, you will support the Team Manager in overseeing the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process, ensuring that statutory timelines are met, and that high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are produced in line with the SEND Code of Practice and the Local Authority’s values and procedures.This is a hybrid role, with office attendance 3x per week.Key Responsibilities‒ Support the Team Manager in managing the 20-week statutory EHC assessment process across all educational phases, from Early Years to Post-14.‒ Ensure EHCPs are developed using comprehensive assessment information and reflect the needs and aspirations of children and young people.‒ Promote the effective use of the SEND case management system, ensuring accurate and timely updates by staff.‒ Provide quality assurance for EHCPs and support staff in maintaining high standards of practice.‒ Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to ensure that EHCP outcomes are clearly identified and delivered.‒ Assist in monitoring and reviewing assessment timelines and outcomes to ensure compliance and effectiveness.‒ Support the training and development of assessment officers, offering supervision, guidance, and case discussion support.‒ Provide expert advice to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies on SEND processes and legislation.‒ Enhance communication and collaboration across services and stakeholders to improve outcomes and inclusion.‒ Contribute to the SEND service’s inclusion agenda by ensuring appropriate school placements that meet individual pupil needs.‒ Manage a small caseload of complex cases, applying your expertise to support positive outcomes.What We’re Looking For‒ A strong understanding of what makes an effective EHCP and the statutory assessment process.‒ Experience in supporting or managing SEND statutory processes.‒ Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.‒ A collaborative and child-centred approach to service delivery.‒ In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Deputy Area Inclusion Lead (Senior EHC Coordinator)

Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The PA to the Leader is part of the Democratic Services Team, working with the Committee Services and Electoral Services teams. This is a non-political role working with Councillors from all political parties, and political awareness is essential. This post is office based to meet the needs of the service, Monday – Friday.# Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: • The PA to the Leader provides a comprehensive and confidential secretarial service to the Leader of the Council and supports the Members from all political parties. • To manage a busy electronic diary, arranging and scheduling meetings and briefings both internally and externally, including booking rooms / venues / refreshments, preparation of agendas and organisation of any travel requirements. • To manage the Leader’s In Box and answer queries and compose emails and letters in response to matters judged not to require the Leader’s personal attention, or at the Leader’s request. • To assist in the provision and implementation of the ongoing programme of Member development including induction training for any new Members, and liaising with internal and external organisations to provide relevant training courses. Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Kay Sparks <a href="mailto:kay.sparks@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">kay.sparks@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews TBC At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Leader's Secretary

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Are you a Qualified Social Worker? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?&nbsp; Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.
Be part of what we are building
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on!
Do you want to work with:
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<li>a friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>
<li>a smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>
<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>
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Then this may be the role for you...
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.&nbsp; We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.&nbsp; As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.&nbsp; We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals.
Don’t just take our word for it though, see what our current social workers have to say.-
<a href="https://youtu.be/oMH7chd4Qrc" target="_blank">watch here</a>
Who we are looking for:
To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.&nbsp; You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.&nbsp; It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.
Our offer to you:
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<li>We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive &amp; accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, &amp; supporting existing employees.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements &amp; family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours &amp; plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</li>
<li>Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave&nbsp;</li>
<li>Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service &amp; Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable &amp; you are supported.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Newley Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme&nbsp;</li>
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<li>High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Learning &amp; Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job &amp; progression&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>
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<li>A range of Workers Groups, g., Black &amp; Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in &amp; out of the workplace&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Apprenticeship Offer&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Secondment Opportunities&nbsp;</li>
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<li>MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Newly Developed Progression Pathway&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise &amp; celebrate individual practice across the council.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Currently Offering Free Parking&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike &amp; safety equipment.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>bank holidays.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Childcare Vouchers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Membership&nbsp;</li>
<li>Credit Union Membership&nbsp;</li>
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<li>VIVUP Discounts &amp; Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme.&nbsp;</li>
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Application Process
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laura Doyle on Tel: 0151 443 2337&nbsp;/ Joanne Sheridan on Tel: 07966801894&nbsp;
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note your supporting statement should not exceed 1–2 pages in length.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post

Knowsley Council

Experienced Social Worker (Young Persons Team)

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Governance Services Manager (P01330) Fixed term contract up to 12 months (maternity cover) Starting salary £55,051 with progression to £58,455 through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance) 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Are you interested in leading a small but busy Governance Services team in improving the council’s constitutional anddecision-making processes? If so, we'd like to hear from you! You will play a significant role in providing expert advice tosupport the work of councillors and colleagues across the authority. We are looking for an exceptional communicator with considerable committee administration experience.You will be an innovative thinker and a strong leader who is able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure. We are entering a new and exciting period of local government, implementing an extensive modernisation agenda which requires a creative and dedicated manager to develop new and efficient ways of working. This role requires someone:<ul><li>Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience</li><li>To have substantial knowledge and experience of local government administration, executive arrangements and the political decision-making process</li><li>Who has experience of leading, managing and motivating a small team</li><li>Who is flexible with the ability to attend regular evening meetings and oversee the running and administration of Council meetings</li></ul>The ability to converse at ease with councillors and members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. This role is hybrid working with the expectation of office attendance at least twice a week, and to meet service needs when required. The role will require attendance to evening committee meetings. This role is politically restricted. Our CORE values guide everything we do –Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. You will be working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City.You will have access to the local government benefits such as generous annual leave, national pay award agreements, and the local pension partnership. We offer a wide range of health and wellbeing events as well as a learning and development programme.To see all the benefits of working for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, visit our careers website:<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Please note we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 1 February 2026 Remote assessment will be held on 5 February 2026 Face to face interviews will be held on 13 February 2026 Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield, local government, governance, committee management, decisions, meetings, member support, constitution, politics, administration

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Governance Services Manager (P01330)

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Your completed application should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Emma Jones at <a href="mailto:admin@olow.pfcmat.org" target="_blank">admin@olow.pfcmat.org</a> ensuring that you enclose the following documents:&nbsp; • CES Application Form • CES Consent to Obtain References • CES Monitoring Form • CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form
 The closing date for applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at 10am.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 26th January 2026. Interviews will be held during on Monday 2nd February 2026.
If you have any feedback on the application process and how we can make it more accessible, please let us know at <a href="mailto:info@pfcmat.org" target="_blank">info@pfcmat.org</a>.
Pope Francis Catholic MAT and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School are committed to&nbsp; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please see link to our school’s Child Protection Policy here: Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School - Policies

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Post Title: Welfare Assistant Pay Scale: Grade B / SCP 2 Contract: Permanent
 Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust was established to provide the very best Catholic education for the young people in our schools. We are enabling schools, aspiration and faith to flourish by; ‘Uplifting Hearts, Inspiring Minds’ Our schools have the distinctive Catholic identity, with their own ethos. Our aim is to facilitate Catholic schools to retain their identity and history but to be supported by a multi academy trust that offers systems, services and a policy framework that allows all its schools and academies to flourish.
Our values:
Joy // Mercy // Service // Dignity // Solidarity
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and hardworking individual to join the supporting team at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School to assist with our lunchtime cover for 1.5 hours each day.
Visits to school can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 0151 525 6358.
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 26th JANUARY at 10am INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: MONDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2026

Lunchtime Welfare Assistant

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Coventry Special Educational Needs &amp; Disabilities (SEND) Support Service exists to deliver the aspirational challenge set to us by young people with SEND and their families: ‘To Lift the Cloud of Limitation and enable them to enjoy an ordinary life’.&nbsp;

We are a creative, connected and forward-thinking service. &nbsp;Together with our families and partners in schools, settings, the NHS and third sector, we have driven change that has pushed us to the cutting edge of SEND. &nbsp;This includes embedding co-production across all areas of service delivery, investing in our SEND workforce, and pioneering new initiatives such as the award-nominated 'Together We Can' partnership group to engage Early Years children and their families and 'My Support Plan', a family-centred approach to understanding children's strengths and needs and tailoring their support.&nbsp;

When Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) completed a Local Area inspection of Coventry in October 2019, they commended our “genuine passion and commitment to get things right for children and young people with SEND and their families”; our respect for the “lived experiences of children and young people with SEND and their parents” and the “strong partnership between school settings and education service providers, with a high level of buy-back of specialist services”.

The Sensory Team are specialist (hearing and vision) teachers and support staff providing highly specialist support and advice for children and young people with hearing or vision difficulties in Coventry aged from 0-25.&nbsp;

The team, which is highly regarded by families and schools, provides information, equipment and direct teaching in homes, early years settings and schools across Coventry to promote inclusion, empower families and raise achievement.
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? Required to start as soon as possible an experienced and highly motivated teaching assistant to join a well-established team. This position is for 28 hours per week term time only.&nbsp;Under the advice of a qualified Teacher of the Deaf you will support &nbsp;the fullest possible inclusion of deaf children within their educational peer group and provide support to hearing impaired children in a range of settings including family homes, schools, pre school settings and Hearing Resource Bases.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? In order to be considered for this unique post you will need to demonstrate&nbsp;<ul><li>Relevant &nbsp;experience of working with children with special educational needs/ and or a hearing impairment &nbsp;in an educational setting</li><li>Excellent communication and written skills&nbsp;</li><li>Have a British Sign Language &nbsp;(BSL) Level 1 qualification (or equivalent) and a willingness to learn BSL Level 2</li><li>GCSE English and Maths GCSE Grade C or Level 4 or equivalent</li></ul>For an informal discussion about this unique post, please contact: &nbsp;&nbsp;Lorna Lingard &nbsp;Deputy Lead Sensory Team -Hearing Impairment<a href="mailto:Email:lorna.lingard@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Email:lorna.lingard@coventry.gov.uk</a><a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/coventry-send-support-service/sensory-team" target="_blank">Sensory Team – Coventry City Council</a>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date week commencing 2nd February.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Teaching Assistant-Hearing Impaired Children

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Your completed application should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically for the attention of Emma Jones at <a href="mailto:admin@olow.pfcmat.org" target="_blank">admin@olow.pfcmat.org</a> ensuring that you enclose the following documents:&nbsp; • CES Application Form • CES Consent to Obtain References • CES Monitoring Form • CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form
 The closing date for applications is Monday 26th January 2026 at 10am.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 26th January 2026. Interviews will be held during on Monday 2nd February 2026.
If you have any feedback on the application process and how we can make it more accessible, please let us know at <a href="mailto:info@pfcmat.org" target="_blank">info@pfcmat.org</a>.
Pope Francis Catholic MAT and Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School are committed to&nbsp; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please see link to our school’s Child Protection Policy here: Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School - Policies

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Post Title: Teaching Assistant - Level 2 Pay Scale: Grade D / SCP 5-6 Contract: Fixed Term (Until August 2026 in the first instance)
 Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust was established to provide the very best Catholic education for the young people in our schools. We are enabling schools, aspiration and faith to flourish by; ‘Uplifting Hearts, Inspiring Minds’ Our schools have the distinctive Catholic identity, with their own ethos. Our aim is to facilitate Catholic schools to retain their identity and history but to be supported by a multi academy trust that offers systems, services and a policy framework that allows all its schools and academies to flourish.
Our values:
Joy // Mercy // Service // Dignity // Solidarity
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and hardworking individual to join the supporting team at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School.&nbsp;
Visits to school can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 0151 525 6358.
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 26th JANUARY at 10am INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: MONDAY 2nd FEBRUARY 2026

L2 Teaching Assistant

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We have an opportunity for a Business Support Officer (PA to Social Worker), working within Corporate Operations, Business and Executive Support, Moorlands District Children and Families at the Leek Area Service Office. &nbsp;This is a full-time permanent position. &nbsp;We are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to support social work practitioners teams.&nbsp;The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.&nbsp;You will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service. &nbsp;Main Responsibilities Some of your responsibilities will be to,<ul><li>Provide a high level of administrative support to Practitioners, as part of the Business Support Team, consistent with Directorate Standards and to improve and maintain information data on the Client Information System.</li><li>Be responsible for maintenance of children’s electronic records, creating and recording referrals, actioning step-up/step-down requests, transfer and closure of cases accurately inputting information into our Client Information System to ensure the district meets its relevant Performance Indicators.</li><li>Data cleanse and audit records to ensure accurate and complete records for performance management.</li><li>Co-ordinate the administrative requirements following a child’s entry into the care of Staffordshire County Council.</li><li>Support Practitioners in the use of PowerBI</li><li>Provide on the job IT training and support to Practitioners in all areas of our IT systems</li><li>Produce of high-quality word-processed documents.</li><li>Be responsible for the servicing of statutory meetings including sending out invitations, attendance and minute taking and the production and distribution of records to agreed timescales.</li><li>Process day to day financial transactions within the office in accordance with financial regulations.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to have,<ul><li>GCSE English and Maths</li><li>IT Qualification (ICDL Advanced (L3)or equivalent)</li><li>NVQ 3 in Business Administration</li><li>Good written and oral communication skills</li><li>Experience of using Microsoft Office 365 and computer-based information systems in an office environment</li><li>The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.</li></ul>If you require any further information about the job, please contact Tracy Egan, Business Support Team Leader at <a href="mailto:tracy.egan@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.egan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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We’re looking for an experienced Principal Asset Manager to help us optimise Enfield’s diverse commercial estate and support the delivery of excellent services for our residents. 
You’ll play a key role in managing and maximising income from a substantial commercial portfolio (part of a wider non-housing portfolio of over 1,100 assets, including c.625 commercial properties and a commercial investment portfolio currently generating around £8m p.a.). 
Reporting to the Head of Estates, you’ll lead on complex commercial asset management work, provide expert professional advice, and help shape and implement our Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Commercial Asset Strategy. 
About the role 
As Principal Asset Manager you will: 
 
 - Proactively manage a defined commercial asset portfolio (e.g. retail, industrial, rural or mixed-use), ensuring it is fully occupied, well-balanced and delivering optimal return. 
 - Lead and manage a wide range of commercial property transactions, including lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews, service charges, landlord consents, dilapidations, breaches of covenant and income/debt management. 
 - Identify opportunities to increase income, reduce voids and manage risk, ensuring full market rent is achieved wherever appropriate. 
 - Support and challenge colleagues to develop innovative approaches to the use and optimisation of assets, including re-purposing assets and creating new income streams. 
 - Work closely with the Head of Estates and Head of Disposals on option appraisals, disposals, acquisitions, development agreements and joint ventures, including business plans for vacant, surplus and retained assets. 
 - Contribute to annual asset valuations and ensure compliance with RICS and CIPFA guidance, working closely with Finance on capital accounting requirements. 
 - Provide specialist property advice to senior officers and Members, and support major regeneration and development schemes in the borough. 
 - Represent the Head of Estates and deputise when required, including attending internal and external meetings, committees and partnerships. 
 
You’ll also help champion our corporate values and behaviours within Property Services – building a culture of trust, collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance. 
About you 
We’re looking for someone who can combine strong technical expertise with confident leadership and excellent stakeholder skills. 
You will have: 
 
 - Extensive experience in asset/estate management and commercial/public sector surveying, including valuations, acquisitions and disposals, rent reviews, lease renewals, ratings, compensation and estate management across a diverse commercial or mixed-use portfolio. 
 - A proven track record of managing large commercial/investment portfolios to generate growth, maximise income and realise commercial potential. 
 - Experience of successfully delivering projects and programmes to time and budget, managing competing demands and external consultants where required. 
 - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – able to interpret complex data, see the bigger picture and make informed decisions. 
 - Excellent negotiation, influencing, report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex property issues clearly to a range of audiences, including senior officers, Members, partners and tenants. 
 - A good understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Local Government Act, Landlord and Tenant Act, Health &amp; Safety legislation) and sound commercial and financial acumen. 
 - The ability to engage, coach and motivate others, setting clear expectations and providing constructive feedback. 
 - Experience of working collaboratively across services and with external partners, and an understanding of the political context and role of elected Members. 
 
Qualifications 
 
 - Member or Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or FRICS) with several years’ post-qualification experience. 
 - A relevant RICS-approved property-related degree or equivalent professional qualification. 
 - A clean uk driving licence and access to a vehicle (or suitable alternative travel arrangements) for site visits. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact James Raven on 02081320842 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Principal Asset Manager

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to provide a dedicated resource to manage fire safety within the organisation.
We are seeking an experienced Housing Compliance Surveyor – Fire Safety to join our compliance team. This is a vital role ensuring that Dartford Borough Council’s housing stock meets all fire safety regulations and standards, keeping our residents safe and our properties compliant. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals. As a landlord we currently have responsibility for buildings up to 11m in height, with no dwellings above this height. You will be responsible for carrying out fire safety inspections, type 1 and type 2 fire risk assessments to domestic blocks, and surveys, as well as supporting the delivery of remedial works and monitoring contractor performance. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Conduct fire safety inspections and risk assessments across housing properties.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports and recommendations following surveys.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation and guidance.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and update compliance systems.</li>
<li>Advise colleagues and contractors on fire safety requirements and best practice.</li>
<li>Monitor and oversee remedial works to ensure timely and compliant delivery.</li>
<li>Support audits and provide evidence for regulatory compliance.</li>
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About You
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<li>Experience in fire safety surveying or compliance within housing or a similar environment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Relevant fire safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessment certification) is essential.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Strong communication and reporting skills.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.</li>
<li>Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>
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Dartford Borough Council

Compliance Surveyor – Fire Safety and Risk Assessments

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



About the Role
Are you an experienced engineering professional with strong leadership skills?
We are looking for an Engineering Works Supervisor to join our Engineering Maintenance team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the Council’s engineering infrastructure, including flood defences, pumping stations, watercourses, coastal defences, car parks, and highway assets.
 What You’ll Do
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead and supervise the engineering maintenance team to deliver responsive and planned works. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Coordinate resources to meet financial and quality targets. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage budgets, timesheets, job sheets, and procurement of materials. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Carry out surveys, prepare schedules of works, and oversee contractors. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure compliance with Health &amp; Safety regulations and maintain audit trails. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Undertake inspections and minor works to keep assets safe. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Drive Council vehicles responsibly and maintain equipment. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Contribute to continuous improvement and support the Council’s Climate Change Strategy.
What We’re Looking For
Essential: • &nbsp; &nbsp;LGV Driving Licence (Category C), Mini Digger Licence, and valid Driver CPC. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience in civil engineering, groundworks, or trade-based tasks. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to lead a team and coordinate maintenance works. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong awareness of Health &amp; Safety. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Physically capable of manual work and flexible in working arrangements.
Desirable: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Supervisor qualification, relevant trade qualification, JCB 3CX Licence, Hiab/Lorry Loader Licence, IOSH Working Safely. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience of leading and supervising a team.
What you’ll get in return: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Hands on experience working with teams that have award winning standards. • &nbsp; &nbsp;Training and development opportunities including leadership skills and a range of grounds maintenance equipment and methodologies. • &nbsp; &nbsp;A competitive rate of pay including additional benefits such as employer pension contributions, 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days depending on length of service including bank holidays and a work environment that will help you develop and grow.

Engineering Works Supervisor

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner - Youth Justice Service Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37280 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 18.5 Location: Stevenage covering Stevenage and North Herts (hybrid) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service is seeking a dedicated Adolescent Practitioner to join our skilled and motivated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children aged 10–18 who have received either a diversionary, Out of Court resolution or Court Order.<h4>About the team</h4>You’ll be joining Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service – a passionate, skilled, and dedicated team committed to supporting children and young people to make positive changes in their lives. We work collaboratively with families, communities, and partner agencies to deliver evidence-based interventions that reduce offending, manage risk, and promote safety. Our team values creativity, resilience, and a child-first approach, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to achieve their potential.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Adolescent Practitioner, you will play a vital role in helping children navigate challenges, make positive choices, and build brighter futures. Your work will directly impact not only the children you support but also their families and the wider community.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a caseload of children subject to Out of Court (diversion) or community-based Court Orders.</li><li>Deliver robust assessments and tailored interventions to reduce offending and manage risk.</li><li>Work in partnership with Children’s Services, statutory bodies, and voluntary agencies to provide effective programmes.</li><li>Engage with children, families, and victims to ensure consistency and positive outcomes.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records on ChildView and produce high-quality reports and plans.</li><li>Participate in team activities such as operational duty and court cover, including evenings and weekends.</li><li>Triaging children in police custody to assess their needs, provide support, and ensure appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Relevant qualifications in youth work, criminology, criminal justice, or equivalent experience.</li><li>Ability to engage and communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals.</li><li>Understanding of the child-first approach and experience building positive relationships.</li><li>Strong IT, organisational, and communication skills.</li><li>Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Experience delivering groupwork programmes for children.</li><li>Knowledge of legislation and policies relating to youth justice.</li><li>Self-motivated with excellent workload management skills.</li></ul> Why Join Us?Joining Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service means becoming part of a passionate and committed team that strives to create positive change for children and young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on individual lives and community safety, while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We offer ongoing development opportunities and the chance to work alongside skilled colleagues who share your dedication to helping children achieve brighter futures. Apply now.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Madeline.Smith@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Madeline.Smith@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Thursday 5th February, in person at our Stevenage officesBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Adolescent Practitioner - Youth Justice Service

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To apply for this role, please send your CV, no longer than 3 pages, along with a cover letter matching you to the requirements of the role (maximum 500 words) to <a href="mailto:recruitment@apse.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@apse.org.uk</a>.
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<li><a href="JD%20-%20Communications%20Officer.docx">Job description</a></li>
<li><a href="PS%20-%20Communications%20Officer.docx">Person specification.</a></li>
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The closing date is Sunday 1 February 2026.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the Wednesday 11 February 2026.



Are you looking for experience in PR and communications?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team in an important role. This key role will involve interviewing a variety of people across the public sector, pulling together and editing publications, disseminating research and creating multimedia content on social media with the ambition of expanding APSE’s reach onto new platforms.
We are looking for a creative communicator who can produce high quality, purpose-driven content for a local government audience. This role will give you the chance to utilise excellent writing skills and provide an opportunity for you to attend events across the UK, working with APSE’s events team including advertisers, sponsors and exhibitors.
An ideal candidate will be motivated, reliable and able to work on their own initiative, as well as being part of a team. This role might suit a recent graduate or someone who is looking for their next move. APSE is willing to provide training on different applications and platforms to the right candidate. A knowledge of basic graphic design is helpful but not essential.&nbsp;
Work for a value-based organisation
APSE is a non-profit organisation working with over 300 local councils across the UK, supporting high-quality, effective and efficient public services. APSE provides a unified national voice for our members and enables collaboration between local councils to develop strong and sustainable front–line services.&nbsp; We are owned by our members, where all surplus is reinvested into the services for the benefit of local public service providers and their communities.
The role holder will also receive a package of benefits including:
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<li>Flexible working hours (Flexi-Time); Monday to Friday</li>
<li>35 hours per week</li>
<li>Occasional home working</li>
<li>Excellent training and development opportunities</li>
<li>Excellent holiday entitlement and the potential to take extra ‘flexi leave’ days</li>
<li>Able to apply to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Located near to public transport links, gyms and retail</li>
<li>Onsite parking</li>
<li>A real living wage employer and we actively encourage trade union membership</li>
<li>An ethical employer guided by our Environmental, Social and Governance framework</li>
</ul>

Communications Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6248/Generic_Support_Worker_JD_PS_Jan26.pdf" target="_blank">Generic_Support_Worker_JD_PS_Jan26</a></li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




At Waymead, we support people with learning disabilities by providing short stays in a caring and supportive setting, giving their main carers time for respite. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Generic Support Worker to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings and weekends.

<h3>About you…</h3>
If you are caring, dependable and ready to contribute to a positive environment where everyone matters, we would love to hear from you.
At our core, we value a positive, can-do attitude. We believe in doing things the right way, giving you the time and support to truly make a difference.&nbsp;
<h3>About the team…</h3>
We are a small team who work closely together to make sure we are providing the best support to the individuals who use our service. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
We want to help our most vulnerable guests to get their lives firmly back on track. It is why our support workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with.&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>To develop and support a wide range of interesting and socially inclusive activities for people using the service.</li>
<li>Implement the policies and procedures of the department and of the individual services/teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure good communications within the whole Learning Disabilities service so that the service to individuals is coordinated and safe.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Participate in all appropriate internal/external training as identified through the supervision and appraisal system and utilise the skills and knowledge gained to improve services to individuals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings and weekends.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held onWednesday 25th February 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Sarah Faulkner - Registered Manager - 01344 353333
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Generic Support Worker at Waymead, Bracknell

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;

Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? The Role We’re looking for a Part Time (18.5 hours a week) Business Analyst to join the West Midlands Commissioning Hub team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting all 14 West Midlands Local Authorities and Trusts by providing high-quality data analysis and insights.You will be working within the West Midlands Commissioning Hub, a team hosted by Coventry City Council that supports and delivers regional commissioning of children’s services. The team has expanded its reporting responsibilities and now needs an additional Analyst to support with the range of data analysis it delivers.This is post is initially a two year fixed term contract.You will:<ul><li>Support intelligence performance reporting and insights for the West Midlands Commissioning Hub and the 14 Local Authorities and Trusts in the region.</li><li>Develop data models and visualisations using tools such as Power BI.</li><li>Produce reports, dashboards, and analytical products to inform strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Gather and prepare high-quality data from multiple sources, including education, social care, and national datasets.</li><li>Present insights clearly and confidently to influence decision-making across regional partners.</li></ul>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? About You We’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills.</li><li>Experience in data analysis and reporting, ideally within a Local Authority.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI, with knowledge of SQL.</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills.</li><li>A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li></ul>You’ll be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and passionate about using data to make a real difference for children’s services across the West Midlands.For more information, or to discuss the role, please email Andrew Sjurseth at <a href="mailto:andy.sjurseth@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.sjurseth@coventry.gov.uk</a> If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): week commencing 9th Feb 2026 About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

West Midlands RIIA Analyst

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. &nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The role:<ul><li>In the role of Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Officer (CPO) you will confidently independently chair all Child Protection Conferences, Strategy meetings, Looked After Children and Secure Accommodation Reviews, to ensure we consistently meet our statutory requirements</li><li>This vital role includes the efficient production and updating of child protection plans, co-ordinating investigations, quality assuring and auditing of all plans, to ensure risks are minimised and best practice is achieved</li><li>As an IRO, you will have a strong children’s social care background, with a proven track record in care planning and has specialist knowledge in child protection procedures, practice and legislation, having previously worked at a Team Manager level</li><li>You will naturally be able to build and maintain strong professional working relationships across all multi-agencies through effective communication and engagement, where you are confident to challenge respectfully and be able to implement plans progressively and creatively</li><li>As an IRO, you will be able provide clear decision making and ensure all children and young people are the focus, their voice is heard and considered and they always remain central to their plan and decision making</li><li>You will have the drive and passion to continually improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people and their families</li><li>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Monday 2 February 2026 Shortlisting date:&nbsp;Tuesday 3 February 2026 Interview date: Tuesday 10 February 2026 Interview format: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment and Retention Lead, <a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Independent Reviewing Officer and Child Protection Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Office Base: The Abbey Centre, Daventry, NN11 4XGHours: Part Time (18.5 Hours a week), working fixed hours of Monday and Tuesday 09:00-17:00 and Wednesday 09:00-12:30.At West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), our vision is “to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive”. We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Support Officer to join our Adults teams and help us deliver outstanding services to our community.Our teams work with a wide range of individuals including vulnerable adults, the elderly, people with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments, and people with mental health needs. We are the first point of contact for those in our communities and people we support. We are passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference in the community.As a Business Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Rural North and West Community team based at The Abbey Centre in Daventry. You’ll manage data, coordinate and facilitate meetings, handle correspondence, and ensure the smooth running of administrative systems. Your work will directly support our care management teams and help improve outcomes for adults and transitioning individuals in our community.The key point to the role is to provide accurate records and delivering essential administrative support, to ensure communication is up to date and delivered to our Adult Social Care teams in relation to each person we support.We offer a supportive team environment, and opportunities for personal and professional development.This role is a permanent part time position (18.5 hours a week) based in The Abbey Centre, Daventry. The role has been identified as a fixed worker type; this means that you will be expected to work from an office, you will not normally be working from home.Please note: If we receive a high volume of applications for this position, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.<h2>Additional information</h2>We’re looking for someone who is:• &nbsp; &nbsp;A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Confident working across several teams and also working autonomously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Skilled in being proactive and prioritising tasks and being able to meet deadlines.• &nbsp; &nbsp;Proficient in Office 365 (or willing to learn).• &nbsp; &nbsp;Experienced in administrative roles, ideally within a busy office environment.A friendly and reliable demeanour is essential, as you will contribute to a positive working atmosphere and interact with many people, including internal and external colleagues and members of the public.Attention to detail in producing clear, concise and accurate records is key. The ideal applicant will have experience in taking minutes and written case/care notes. Knowledge of our internal systems would be beneficial.&nbsp;If you're ready to bring these qualities to our team and make a difference, we encourage you to apply. If you have any queries regarding this role, please email the Senior Business Support Officer: <a href="mailto:Vanessa.Jennings@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Jennings@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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TEACHING ASSISTANT
Upton Priory School
Permanent.
32.5 hours / week (term time + 3)
Grade 4.
Upton Priory School is a large primary school set in extensive grounds on the outskirts of Macclesfield. It is a busy, vibrant school where we nurture curiosity and creativity through an inspiring, broad, and engaging curriculum and where learning is at the heart of all we do.&nbsp;
We are looking for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join the Upton Priory team who share our vision and ethos. Our Teaching Assistants support learning activities by working with individual pupils or groups of children across a range of abilities.
We are looking for someone who loves working with children. We need a staff member who is professional and friendly with excellent communication skills who are comfortable dealing with pupils, staff, parents, and governors. We encourage everyone in school to use their individual strengths to support the work of the whole school community including our extensive range of extra-curricular activities.
You would be working with a supportive, friendly staff and with kind, caring children! The school is part of the Fallibroome Trust, a school-led ten school multi-academy trust based in Cheshire and there will be opportunities for professional and career development within the Trust.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please apply by visiting our school website <a href="http://www.uptonpriory.ht.school" target="_blank">www.uptonpriory.ht.school</a> “About us” Staff Vacancies.
The Halliard Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people therefore all post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, a full enhanced DBS disclosure check, online search for shortlisted candidates, and satisfactory references.
For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:admin@uptonpriory.ht.school" target="_blank">admin@uptonpriory.ht.school</a>.

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Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will be organised, approachable, and committed to public service, with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A flexible and proactive approach is essential, as tasks may vary depending on the needs of the council and the community.
What will the role involve?&nbsp;
The Development Management Team are responsible for the Council’s role as local planning authority, specifically that in relation to planning application, enforcement and related matters. This role is to work with the Senior Arboricultural Officer (as lead) in providing specialist arboricultural and landscape advice in relation to those matters.
What skills, knowledge and abilities do you require for the role?
Experience in the field of arboricultural, landscaping or related matters, and desirable to have some experience in the application of that knowledge within a planning policy / development management context.&nbsp;Educated to level 2 or higher in arboricultural or related discipline.
What do we offer?
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For more information
For more information and an informal chat about opportunities please contact Harriet Peacock&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.peacock@wealden.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.peacock@wealden.gov.uk</a>
About Wealden
Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment.&nbsp; We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities, and all applications will be treated on merit.
Ethical Use of AI in Applications
We welcome innovation and do not automatically exclude candidates who use AI tools during the application process. However, we assess each application to ensure the candidate genuinely understands the role and its requirements.
AI may be used ethically and responsibly, provided it supports, rather than compromises our core values of integrity, transparency, and fairness. During assessments and interviews, candidates must present their own skills and experience without assistance from others, external resources, or AI, unless explicitly instructed otherwise.

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Manor Park Primary School is a happy, supportive, and ambitious school that strives to provide the best possible learning opportunities to all the children who attend. At Manor Park, we believe that every child can SOAR to success. We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime.&nbsp;We celebrate our diversity, promote equality and strive to make a positive contribution to our community. In March 2023, OFSTED continued to judge us as GOOD overall.What is the job role? We are looking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant Apprentice who can ensure all children gain from every activity they do and join our team of dedicated and hardworking staff committed to developing the whole child and ensuring that they achieve their full potential.The successful candidate will work alongside experienced staff to gain knowledge and skills related to this role. &nbsp;L2 or L3 in Early Childhood Studies would be desirable.To apply, please complete the online application form demonstrating how you meet the specific requirements in the job description and person specification.Who are we looking for? Applicants will need to have a passion for working within a school environment, and if possible, be able to demonstrate some experience of working with young children.&nbsp; Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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Finance and Resource Manager £52,194 - £55,323 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Early Years team for a Finance and Resources Manager, starting immediately. The post leads the effective co-ordination and management of the early years Dedicated Schools Grant through financial monitoring and administrative systems.. This will include auditing and financial review functions, budget management within the requirements of statutory frameworks, the early years’ service plan and the wider Council corporate plan. &nbsp; The role is responsible for the quality of finance and administrative systems, management of central finance reporting systems and to ensure an in-budget return is secured at the end of the year. The post will need to work collaboratively with the strategic data systems manager as well as support all stakeholders to ensure delivery within statutory duties and priorities for the team and LA. If you have experience in the day-to-day management of budgets and providing ongoing financial support for Early Years education and childcare, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today!&nbsp; Please view JD here closing date: 18th January 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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