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Adult Social Care and Health is seeking to recruit a permanent, full time group manager for the Chesterfield locality.The successful candidate will take a senior leadership role for the Chesterfield area for the delivery of social work and direct care, with responsibility for two locality based long term social work teams, the Chesterfield Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team and the Chesterfield duty team.The postholder will work in a busy, dynamic geographical area, working with colleagues to deliver high quality, personalised social work support and assessment and reablement to local people, and their communities, that maximises people’s independence and wellbeing. They will lead on meeting the statutory duties outlined in the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation for the Chesterfield locality contributing to meeting the objectives of the Council Plan alongside departmental delivery plans, including the requirement to ensure that services are strengths based, focussed on people’s outcomes and cost-effective.Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:<ul><li>Generous Annual Leave Scheme 34 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). </li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security</li><li>Supportive management and team</li><li>Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.</li><li>Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.</li><li>Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.</li><li>Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.</li><li>Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. (Terms and conditions apply)</li><li>Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.</li></ul>More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page.Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 9 February 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>ASCH1Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.





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Group Manager (P and P)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families?Derbyshire Youth Justice Service seeks an experienced and motivated Family Support Worker to join a multi agency team of child-focused practitioners. You'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people who are at risk of re-offending, promoting a pro-social relationship with the community and helping them to build brighter futures.Why work for Derbyshire?Supportive Culture- Work within a learning environment that values your professional growth with a team who will support one another to reach our shared goal of positive outcomes for our children.Flexible Working- Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with flexible working arrangements.Comprehensive Training and Development Offer- Access to a wealth of training and development opportunities, designed to expand your knowledge and practice, with an emphasis on the Derbyshire Operation Model which includes Child First, Systemic and Restorative Practice.Our Mission"Child First in everything we say, do and write. We build on the strengths of children, families and communities to achieve their potential and in turn, protect the public and victims. We never give up on our children and young people."About the RoleThis is a full time post to cover maternity leave within the Chesterfield, North Dales and High Peak team. This is a hybrid working role with an office base at The Quad in Chesterfield.The position is for the role of Family Support Worker within Derbyshire Youth Justice Service. The successful candidate will join a multi agency team of professionals working within a service rated by HMIP as 'Good'. The post includes working directly with children and the professional network around them, assessing their holistic needs and creating tailored intervention plans with the aim of increasing safety and reducing risk.If you would like to discuss this role informally please contact Team Manager, Sam Munday via the email address <a href="mailto:Sam.Munday@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sam.Munday@derbyshire.gov.uk</a>Provisional Interview Date : 3rd February 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.





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Family Support Worker (Youth Justice)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service.Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team? We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team.You will be supporting the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service at Brampton Primary, School Board Lane, Brampton, Chesterfield, S40 1DD. This may involve working at a production unit or at a servery unit. Possible tasks include food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance and preparing the dining room for service.Our Catering Assistants are our point of contact with our hungry customers. Whilst serving meals to our customers all team members help ensure that food hygiene and health &amp; safety regulations are followed. We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment.Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/young-workers-apprentices-and-work-experience" target="_blank">ACAS link</a> is understood before applyingWe welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.





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Catering Assistant (Brampton Primary School)

We are currently recruiting a Social Worker to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.You will provide a high quality and effective professional casework service for young people in care as they transition to independence, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience. This role is a case holding role of 16, 17 and 18 year old young people in care. You will have knowledge of care proceedings and will support young people by ensuring pathways are followed, prior to leaving care and handing over to a Personal Advisor within the team.<h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker, working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</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 </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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This is Medway

Social Worker - 16+ Care Leavers Team

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Business Support Team Leader within our Children's Services division responsible for providing support to the service.The duties include line management of business support officers, liaising with other team leaders across the service to ensure peaks are managed, and ensuring effective administration support is provided at all times. You will also work closely with the Heads of Service to ensure work is allocated and prioritised effectively. Other duties include providing meeting support as required, maintaining financial records and undertaking project work.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold an NVQ3 in Business Administration and have a good standard of education (minimum GCSE grade 5 or above), including Maths and English.</li><li>You will be required to work 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday). This role has been assessed as Hybrid, meaning that you will be expected to work in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week and have the option to home work on the other days.</li><li>Experience of managing a team, providing one-to-one supervision and performance reviews is essential, as well as some knowledge of managing absence, disciplinary and performance procedures.</li><li>A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and their application is essential.</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. The Children's Social Work Team are seeking a Business Support Team Leader 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. <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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Business Support Team Leader

This opportunity is currently being offered as a zero-hour contract, however, as the service develops a permanent contract may be offered, though this is not guaranteed.We are seeking a Project Officer co-ordinator to join the HealthyWay Plus team. You will be required to contribute and deliver an evidence-based weight management programme to improve health and wellbeing in Medway by supporting the achievement of local and national strategies relating to Public Health.The post holder must have a minimum of one year’s experience in a weight management setting ideally including groups. Additionally, the role will include administrative support relating to the courses the post holder runs. This includes collecting accurate data and sending emails to client, health care professionals and wider Public Health teams. The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Williams on <a href="mailto:katherine.williams@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.williams@medway.gov.uk</a> 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. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. 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. We are seeking a Public Health Project Officer 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. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, 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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Public Health Project Officer

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Child Protection Minute Taker Salary:&nbsp;£29,253&nbsp;– £32,736&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;C Contract Type:&nbsp;12-month Fixed Term&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp; About the Role&nbsp; This post is for a full-time member of staff at Grade C, to support the Child Protection Conference process. The Safeguarding and Child Protection team are a busy and diverse team who strive to meet deadlines and support vulnerable families. As a&nbsp;Child Protection minute taker, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Arranging Child Protection Conferences for families.</li> <li>Ensuring that an accurate record of the Conference is produced and circulated within timescales.&nbsp;</li> <li>Meeting and greeting vulnerable families prior to Conferences.</li> <li>All related administrative tasks. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; The post holder will have proven minute-taking skills and a good working knowledge of the Children’s Social Care process and Signs of Safety. Excellent IT skills are a must, as are good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work. &nbsp; DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not required for this role Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;8th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;25th January 2026 Interview Date: 30/01/2026 or 04/02/2026 Additional Information&nbsp; If you would like an informal chat or more information, please contact Jenny Read on 07894 327871 or <a href="mailto:jxread@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">jxread@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQB0EBj3Iv69T79BQDlY_AxCATe9cQuox3zamcOexN9Sufw?e=Vv6qI7" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Child Protection (CP) Minute Taker

Job Description Job Title: Support Planner - Preparing For Adulthood Team Salary: £33 531 – £38 052 per annum Grade: D&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent &nbsp; Working Hours: 37 hours per week&nbsp; About the Department Thurrock Council Adult Social Care operates a dedicated Preparing For Adulthood (PFA) Team, which works collaboratively with Children’s Social Services, Special Educational Needs, and Health departments to ensure a smooth and well-supported transition for young people with special educational needs or disabilities, from the age of 16 to 25. Our approach places the young person at the centre of all planning and decision-making, actively encouraging their participation and engagement throughout assessments. We also recognise the vital role of carers and ensure their involvement is integral to the process.&nbsp;&nbsp; About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp; As a Support Planner, you will be responsible for:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul> <li> Coordinating and attending Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings, as required under the &nbsp; Children and Families Act 2014, in response to increasing demand.&nbsp; </li> <li> Completing Care Act assessments and reviews to ensure compliance and timely delivery of statutory duties. </li> <li> Supporting statutory transition planning and maintaining operational continuity through effective communication, data management, and administrative coordination.&nbsp; </li> </ul> This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting a smooth transition for young people as they prepare for adulthood, focusing on key outcomes such as employment, independent living, community inclusion, and good health. What We’re Looking For&nbsp; We’re looking for someone who has:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including members of the public, both over the phone and face-to-face.&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to working in a way that empowers service users and creates opportunities for independence and development.&nbsp;</li> <li>Competent in using word processing and spreadsheet packages (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel).&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to hold discussions, clarify opinions, and accurately assess information to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Consistently recognises and respects diversity and cultural issues.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate adaptability in a team environment.&nbsp;</li> <li>Self-motivated, with the ability to achieve tasks and maintain high-quality standards.&nbsp;</li> <li>Capable of working independently and using own initiative.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to record information clearly and concisely.</li> </ul> Essential qualifications: Social Care qualification NVQ level 3/or recognised Social Care or Health qualification.&nbsp; DBS Check: Enhanced level with Adult and Children's Barred List is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp; &nbsp; Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 8th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External): 25th January 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Maita Chapatarongo&nbsp;- Team Manager <a href="mailto:MChapatarongo@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">MChapatarongo@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;| 01375 659687 &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQATTWZKdYtMSaHA7czKBk2HAbFjL_PeZJaDd17TJw0BE20?e=XjTofx" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Support Planner - Preparing For Adulthood (PFA) Team

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Trading Standards Professional Apprentice (2 posts) Salary:&nbsp;£24,414 per annum Grade:&nbsp;A Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term 48 months Apprenticeship Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week Do you have a passion for making a difference and really helping your community? Are you keen to see a fairer economy and illicit goods taken off sale? Have you ever thought about a career in Trading Standards?&nbsp; This apprenticeship would suit anyone looking for a career in Trading Standards, whether you’re a school leaver, or looking for a career change.&nbsp; The apprentice position is for a&nbsp;minimum of 48 months&nbsp;and involves the apprentice working towards the Level 6 Trading Standards Practitioner Apprenticeship. You’ll be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in a number of enforcement activities as required by the qualification.&nbsp; You’ll be part of the Trading Standards Team who are friendly and supportive and you will have a varied and interesting workload. No two days are ever the same! &nbsp;Although our office base is at the Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, there will be a requirement to work from home and out on site. &nbsp; The Trading Standards Team enforce various laws in relation to consumer protection to ensure that members of the public are not ripped off by unscrupulous traders and ensure unsafe or illegal items are not being sold. This really is your opportunity to start an exciting and varied career where you will make a huge difference to the Thurrock Community.&nbsp; Main responsibilities <ul> <li>Supporting Trading Standards Officers with their enforcement actions.</li> <li>Advising business and consumers on Trading Standards legislation.</li> <li>Study for the L6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship.&nbsp;</li> </ul> About you The successful applicant will be able to display the following: <ul> <li>Willingness to learn</li> <li>Well presented</li> <li>Works effectively in a team</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail</li> <li>Works on own initiative</li> <li>Good time management</li> <li>Organised, flexible and able to multi-task</li> <li>Confident communicator</li> <li>Methodical and self-motivated</li> <li>IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel</li> </ul> The Apprenticeship The L6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship requires you to achieve:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C or 4-9) Ideally you will also have good A Levels or equivalent.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Training will mainly take place at the Civic Offices, but you may be asked to attend an alternative training facility from time to time. &nbsp; Working hours 37 hours per week. Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm, Fridays with a 30-minute lunch break.&nbsp; Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours however there is an expectation that some study will be done in your own time. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.&nbsp; DBS Check:&nbsp;At Basic Level is required for this post Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;15th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;1st February 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed How to apply Simply click on “Apply Now” below and complete the online application form (we do not accept CVs alone). If you have any difficulties in submitting an application please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Charlotte Edwards, Trading Standards Manager via <a href="mailto:trading.standards@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">trading.standards@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQC5Dhol9o-EQZQ8t-kwHJ-PAWbbV8DfTB2YupLn5xqyvFk?e=LnSeOi" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Trading Standards Professional Apprentice

Job DescriptionSenior Practitioner - Social Work AcademySalary:&nbsp;£45,624&nbsp;– £52,038&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;F Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours Per WeekAbout the RoleAre you passionate about shaping Social Work&nbsp;across adult and children services&nbsp;through learning and development? Do you have a proven track record of supporting Social Work learners and a strong commitment to driving excellence in practice? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact by joining our Social Work Academy as a Senior Practitioner.In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in developing talent across all career stages—from students to experienced professionals. You’ll provide tailored support to individuals, lead engaging learning workshops, and contribute to the moderation and quality assurance of our programmes. This is your chance to influence practice standards and help build a workforce equipped to deliver outstanding Social Work.What We Are Looking For:<ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.</li> <li>Qualified Practice Educator (PEPs 2)&nbsp;– essential.</li> <li>Strong experience in mentoring, supervising, and supporting Social Workers.</li> <li>Excellent communication and leadership skills.</li> <li>Commitment to promoting high standards of Social Work practice and professional development.</li> <li>Flexible approach to the role to meet the needs of the service which will include being available within the office when required (minimum 2 x per week)</li></ul>DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Adults and Children's Barred List is required for this post.Closing Dates: &nbsp;Redeployment Only: 15th January 2026Internal &amp; External: 1st February 2026Interview Date: 11th and 12th February 2026For more information please contact - Deb Ireland - <a href="mailto:direland@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">direland@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQDvxvjCdn8ZSqngZvzaCujzAcZwu1d1qerPwr6iC14Szog?e=fCPcJM" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>Application RequirementsAs part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Job Title: County Events &amp; Courses Coordinator Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>For over 40 years Hertfordshire Music Service (HMS) has delivered musical opportunities for young people throughout the county. The service is now one of the largest in the country, with thousands of young people involved in regular musical activities with hundreds of HMS teachers. The HMS 'Musical Voices' vision for 2020-30 aims to ensure all young people in Hertfordshire can discover their own unique musical voice as well as the service becoming a fully inclusive music service. To achieve the aims of the 'Musical Voices' vision, HMS is now continuing on a journey of transformation to ensure the service is best placed to meet the changing needs of the young people in Hertfordshire over the next decade.Working closely with colleagues within the Hertfordshire Music Service Progression team, the County Events &amp; Courses Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective planning and delivery of not only our County Youth Music programme, but a range of Hertfordshire Music Service events, including our bi-annual Hertfordshire Schools’ Gala. In addition, the County Events &amp; Courses Coordinator supports the effective delivery of the Hertfordshire Music Service CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme, as well as termly exam days.<h4>About the role</h4>The postholder will be responsible for:<ul><li>Supporting the planning and delivery of courses, concerts, and events across Hertfordshire and occasionally at national and international venues, including the Royal Albert Hall and foreign tours. Each activity will be designed to provide a safe, inclusive, and enriching experience for children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Coordinating with a wide range of venues — from schools and community centres to theatres and concert halls — to ensure all logistical and operational aspects are planned and executed effectively.</li><li>Undertaking site visits to assess venue suitability, support on-the-ground logistics, and ensure all safeguarding, accessibility, and technical requirements are effectively considered.</li><li>Preparing detailed course schedules and event itineraries, ensuring all stakeholders — including tutors, conductors, and administrative colleagues — have access to accurate and timely information.</li><li>Liaising with course tutors and freelance conductors to confirm availability, share key event details, and ensure alignment on musical and educational objectives.</li><li>Providing families and participants with clear, concise, and timely communications, keeping them informed of all relevant course and concert details, including dates, locations, and expectations.</li><li>Maintaining and regularly update the Hertfordshire Music Service Events Calendar, ensuring internal and external stakeholders have access to accurate and current information.</li><li>Collaborating with the marketing team to support the creation of concert programmes and the promotion of events through appropriate channels, including social media, newsletters, and printed materials.</li><li>Liaising with the instrument team to identify and coordinate equipment needs, ensuring all instruments and technical resources are available and in working order for each course, event, and concert.</li><li>Working closely with the Progression Administrator and other HMS colleagues to ensure all course, event, and concert information is accurately recorded and shared across systems, supporting effective planning, reporting, and evaluation.</li><li>Collaborating with colleagues in the Musical Progression team to identify staffing needs for each event, managing rotas and briefing teams of between 5 and 20 personnel depending on the scale of the event. This includes HMS staff, tutors, freelance conductors, and other support roles.</li><li>Supporting the planning and delivery of CPD training sessions and exam days throughout the academic year, coordinating logistics, venues, and communications to ensure a smooth experience for both staff and participants. This includes approximately 40 CPD sessions annually — a mix of in-person and online — and 2–5 exam days per term, each involving around 15 students.</li><li>You will play a key role in coordinating the annual County Youth Music audition cycle, ensuring that application processes, audition scheduling, venue arrangements, and communications with families and tutors are managed efficiently and transparently.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel across Hertfordshire and occasionally further afield is required.</li><li>Evidence of experience in coordinating complex schedules and logistics, ideally across multiple venues and stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrable skills in clear and professional communication with customers, colleagues, and external partners.</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively within a team, with the ability to manage rotas, brief colleagues, and respond flexibly to changing needs.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft 365 applications and experience with data or customer management systems</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience in planning and delivering events, particularly concerts, training days, or educational programmes.</li><li>Experience working with children and young people, ideally in a music or educational context.</li><li>Understanding of safeguarding and accessibility considerations in event planning.</li><li>Experience supporting audition processes or similar selection activities.</li><li>Knowledge of Hertfordshire Music Service or similar music education organisations.</li><li>Experience or willingness to drive a van, particularly for transporting instruments or event equipment.</li></ul>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 Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sean Law (<a href="mailto:sean.law@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sean.law@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a 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). 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Hertfordshire County Council

County Events & Courses Coordinator

Job Title: Planning Data Monitoring Officer Starting Salary: £25,583 progressing to £28,142 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Through the maintenance of a specialised database, containing information on planning permissions across Hertfordshire, the Planning Data Analysis helps to support growth and development across the county by providing the information needed for data-driven decision making.Positioned within the county council’s wider Growth and Infrastructure Unit, our team comprises officers working in data management, with specialisms in geospatial analysis and financial monitoring. Our Planning Data Analysis team plays a vital role in supporting growth and development across Hertfordshire. By maintaining accurate planning permission data, we enable informed, data-driven decisions that shape the county’s future. The team sits within the Growth and Infrastructure Unit and includes colleagues specialising in geospatial analysis and financial monitoring.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking for a Planning Data Monitoring Officer to help maintain our specialised planning database. This is a detail-oriented role focused on ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Adding new planning permission entries into the database.</li><li>Updating existing records, including status changes and address details.</li><li>Participating in periodic on-site surveys as part of a small team, visiting locations with planning permission to verify progress.</li></ul>The role is essential for keeping information up to date but does not involve progression into further specialised planning or data analysis.<h4>About you</h4>Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>Experience of data entry or data management skills through either professional or academic experience.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>A basic knowledge of the UK Planning System, focusing on the planning permission process.</li><li>Full-driving UK driving licence.</li></ul>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 Business Support Services, level BUS6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:hannah.regis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.regis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 27th &amp; 29th January 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.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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Planning Data Monitoring Officer

Job Title: Recycling Centre Operative Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £27,661 Hours: 40 Location: Hertfordshire - Rickmansworth &amp; Letchworth Directorate: Growth &amp; EnvironmentThis role will include working every weekend<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. You could progress within the team if that is something that you strive to do.The duties include:<ul><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Are you an enthusiastic team player, who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure you will be tasked in advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely. This role involves working in all types of weather conditions and experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort would be advantage.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Please be aware this is an ongoing advert; interviews will be arranged as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.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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Recycling Centre Operative

Job Title: Finance Assistant Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage - Farnham House, hybrid working.2 Days in the office 3 days at home or as and when required Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Central Debt Team deal with the recovery of outstanding care fees for clients who have sadly passed away in the Adult Care Services.You will be part of our friendly, communicative, successful, and efficient team. We have an open and honest approach with a drive to deliver results for the service whilst providing good customer care in a timely and professional manner.Central Debt Team provides support to bereaved family members during a difficult time. Whilst recovering the debt we need to be sensitive; kind, caring and have a good listening ear.You will be committed to delivering a high-quality service in a demanding role.You will need to be fully up to date with all IT skills required or will have the proven ability to learn them very quickly.&nbsp;You will have excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to communicate either verbally, on the telephone or in writing by email or letter. You will need to be assertive as well as sympathetic, empathetic, and good at listening as this role also requires the ability to be able to deal with difficult telephone conversations.<h4>About the role</h4>The role is very varied and incorporates the following:<ul><li>Investigating clients’ accounts</li><li>Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (verbally and in writing)</li><li>Resolving queries</li><li>Recovering outstanding monies</li><li>Managing caseload of clients who Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) have provided care for.</li><li>Making sure payment is forthcoming, as well as credits.</li><li>Reviewing and monitoring caseloads making sure you are dealing with clients in a timely manner.</li><li>Running reports for your weekly caseload.</li><li>Running payment reports and updating your spreadsheets</li><li>Liaising with different stakeholders to get the results required.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working in a financial team</li><li>Strong communication skills, both verbally and written with the ability to establish strong relationships.</li><li>Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Working as part of a team and individually</li><li>Ability to influence and negotiate.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.</li><li>Competent with using Microsoft applications such as excel, word and Outlook</li><li>Accurate and timely record keeping</li><li>Good time and diary management skills</li><li>Good interpersonal skills are a must as we encourage you to challenge and contribute to the identification for service improvement and increased efficiency.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of SAP, and other systems</li><li>Finance experience</li></ul>Central Debt Team is a great team to work within.&nbsp; It is really busy and can be challenging due to difficult conversations, but every day is different, and it is a really rewarding role.&nbsp; Each case is different, and you learn something new every day. We want someone that shares our passion for supporting bereaved families to which we believe is a difficult time.This is an interesting role, which constantly evolves, and you will have the opportunity to develop and progress.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 Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Iqbal Johal (<a href="mailto:iqbal.johal@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">iqbal.johal@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 10th and 12th February 2026.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a 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.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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We are recruiting a Day Services Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 25 Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until June 2026 Location: Various Locations in the Borough Team: Adult ServicesThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £17,839 - £19,014 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Do you want to work with people and make a difference to their lives from the support you provide? An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team for a fixed term Day Services Assistant to work in our Community Team. You will work peripatetically within our Community Team, which will mean that you will provide cover for the existing staff team when they are not in the workplace. Our Community Team provides sessional support enabling individuals to access activities of their choice within their local communities. The main purpose of the role would be to consider the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of any individual receiving support - whilst making peoples' sessions enjoyable and meaningful. A person-centred approach to support for individuals will ensure that opportunities to promote their independence, maintain friendships and improve their wellbeing will be achieved. To ensure our services are maintained, all day service assistants will need to work flexibly with us to ensure the level of support required is available. This will mean that the ability to work over a 7-day period is an essential requirement of the role. This could include weekend and evening working. You may be required to work in any area within the County Borough during your working week. Community based staff require a Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work to transport individuals throughout the county borough. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A level 2 qualification in Care on the Credit and Qualifications Framework or the commitment and ability to attain the qualification within 1 year of appointment (subject to availability of training).</li><li>An understanding of disability issues such as empowerment, choice and advocacy.</li><li>Experience of working in a care setting.</li></ul>-We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanne Williams on 07514951335 or email <a href="mailto:willij48@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">willij48@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Hayley John on 07795411747 or email <a href="mailto:johnh3@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">johnh3@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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We are recruiting Social Care Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 3 x 30 hours / 1 x 22.5 hours / 4 x Zero Hours Contracts Contract Type: 5 x Part Time, Permanent / 4 x Casual/Relief Location: Various Locations in the BoroughTeam: Supported Living SchemeThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £21,407 - £22,817 (30 hours) / £16,055 - £17,113 (22.5 hours) / £13.69 per hour (Zero Hours Contracts) and offer access to training and development opportunities. Make a Difference Every Day! Join our dedicated team as a Social Care Worker supporting adults with learning disabilities in supported living. Help individuals live independently, with dignity and purpose. You’ll provide personal care, promote community inclusion, and support daily living, all while working in a rewarding, person-centred environment. Shifts include weekends and sleep-ins. These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below. Enhanced DBS and registration with Social Care Wales required. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Willingness to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.</li><li>An understanding of the principles that underpin a quality care environment ie Privacy, dignity, respect, choice, independence and rights.</li><li>Experience with people who require support and assistance with all aspects of personal care, daily living and social skills.</li><li>Ability to work shifts on a rota basis, and work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linda Birt on 07808 251575 or email <a href="mailto:birtl@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">birtl@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.The Social Care Wales (Registration) Rules 2023 set out the requirement for all residential childcare workers, domiciliary care workers, adult care home workers, residential family centre workers to be registered with Social Care Wales within six months from your start date in post. It is determined that the successful post holder must be female. This is a protected characteristic under the occupational requirement of the post in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.





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We are recruiting a Midday Supervisory Assistantat Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 10 hours per week Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks) Location: Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre or any of our satellite bases within Caerphilly County Borough CouncilTeam: SchoolsThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £5,803 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Trinity Fields is a special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 years, with severe and complex needs. We serve the County Borough of Caerphilly as well as having some pupils from neighbouring authorities. Trinity Fields is highly regarded by parents/carers and professionals alike. We have recently been inspected by Estyn (June 2019) who judged us to be EXCELLENT in all 5 inspection areas. This is a very exciting time for the school as we develop formal partnerships with the local authority and mainstream schools with specialist resource bases in order to improve the outcomes for pupils with ALN across the County Borough. These posts could either be at the main site or at one of our satellite provisions.We are committed to providing a highly individualised and inclusive education to all our pupils, with an emphasis upon meeting their individual needs and developing their strengths and interests within a highly supportive and engaging learning environment. We are a Rights Respecting School. We are firmly committed to the United Nations Conventions of the Rights of the Child. We also hold the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship status, the Welsh Network of Healthy Schools Schemes National Quality Award and Investors in Families, Diamond Award.We need committed midday supervisors to work alongside our teachers and teaching assistants to help our children develop essential key skills. You will be involved with the following: <ol><li>Helping to get the children ready for lunch.</li><li>Either feeding children, teaching the children to feed themselves or ensuring the children interact appropriately at the table and develop good table manners.</li><li>Supervising the children on the playground and developing their play skills.</li><li>Taking children to the toilet and supporting their self-care needs. </li></ol>Induction, training and supervision is provided for Midday Supervisory Assistants. Salary: Grade 1Hours: 2 hours a day, Monday to Friday To commence ASAP (pending all employee checks), application forms can be accessed and submitted via Eteach. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>An understanding of the role of a Midday Supervisor and the responsibilities associated with working with children.</li><li>The ability to follow instructions and procedures in line with agreed school policies.</li><li>The ability to communicate with children with care, empathy and understanding.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dave Jenkins on 01443 866000 or email<a href="mailto:trinityfieldsschool@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">trinityfieldsschool@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements. 





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Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Public Health Specialist
Language:&nbsp;UK
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Region:&nbsp;London
Country:&nbsp;United Kingdom
Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Adults, Health &amp; Integration
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02744
Service:&nbsp;Public Health
DBS Required:&nbsp;Yes
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Salary:&nbsp;per Min Max In
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Part Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;32.4
Grade:&nbsp;PO7
SCP Range:&nbsp;£60,633 - £62,742
Fixed Term Contract /Secondment Opportunity until 31 March 2028
32.4 hours per week
Salary £60,633 - £62,742 per annum (Pro rata)
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. Hackney Council has achieved a huge amount in the past decade: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making Hackney a place of which we can all be proud.
City and Hackney Public Health Service is a dynamic and dedicated team, serving the populations of both Hackney and the City of London and known for being innovative and passionate about improving the health of our local populations. The team is on a journey to transform both Hackney Council and City of London Corporation to take a ‘Health in All Policies’ approach.
The City Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile, dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK, aiming to contribute to a flourishing society, shape outstanding environments and support a thriving economy.
If you would like to find out more information about public health in the City and Hackney, please visit the Hackney and City of London Health and Wellbeing Profiles website&nbsp;<a href="https://cityhackneyhealth.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;and the service’s recruitment page&nbsp;<a href="https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/the-public-health-team/" target="_blank">here</a>.
As a Senior Public Health Specialist, you will work within a team of highly motivated public health staff, supporting the Director of Public Health to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Hackney and the City of London. You will be expected to be able to work across all domains of public health as and when required to do so and with additional training and support if necessary.
As part of our’whole system’ approach to tackling obesity, this fixed term role will lead the co-development, implementation and evaluation of a pilot programme of work to build workforce and community capacity to promote healthy weight. This will involve:
- Strengthening healthy weight competence and confidence among frontline staff and volunteers who support individuals at high risk of obesity, in various service and community settings
- improving awareness of, and access to, information about actions individuals can take to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- Developing and implementing a plan to address and reduce weight stigma across Hackney and the City.
While based within a central team, the responsibilities of the role will be delivered through collaboration with colleagues across the two local authorities, health and voluntary sector partners, as well as directly with communities.
You will be educated to degree level and have significant public health knowledge and skills, acquired through training, experience or formal study. You will have a knowledge of the causes of ill health and inequalities, combined with a knowledge of public health principles and methodologies.
Applicants for this role will need to have a comprehensive understanding of the complex drivers of obesity and the multi-faceted response required to promote healthy weight. Expertise in community co-design/co-delivery and supporting wider services to embed health promotion in routine practice is highly desirable.
If you want to work as part of a high performing and innovative team, and are committed to supporting our values to achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
A Standard DBS is Required for this post
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;04 February&nbsp;2026 (22:59)
Interview date: W/C 02 &amp; 09 March 2026
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.&nbsp;We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

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We’re excited to be recruiting two permanent full-time social workers .
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we’re a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre, and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we’ve been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent adult social care service has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley. We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.
The ideal candidate will have a very good understanding of the &nbsp;Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP), Mental Capacity Act 2005 legislation and be knowledgeable in understanding Human Rights 1998 and the Care Act 2014. You will have strong social work values that lead your practice with people helping them to achieve the best outcomes.&nbsp;The role will entail working with individuals, families, carers, and communities to enable them to make informed decisions, to promote independence, whilst working in a strengths-based approach. Undertaking preventative work and risk assessments utilising community resources and services such as reablement and telehealth care is also a key part of the role. You will construct value-for-money care packages, and commission and arrange appropriate services.&nbsp;
Your role in our journey
As a Social Worker in one of our adult localities teams, you will be a relatable practitioner responding to situations with strengths-based practice at the heart of your work. You will develop creative and imaginative solutions to help people achieve positive outcomes which enable people to maintain their independence and live a happier healthier life. With all the changes happening at Barnsley, there’s nowhere more exciting to improve your practice. Here, you’ll help individuals, families, carers, and communities to make the right decisions for a safer, more independent future. Along the way, you’ll make your own progress through training programs.
What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need to have a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England or waiting to be registered. &nbsp;You’ll bring some relevant experience of working with adults and be expected to produce high-quality assessments, collaborating with various agencies, and interpreting case law and legislation. Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, local and national policy issues, equal opportunity, and anti-oppressive practice are vital. We’ll expect you to be a skilled communicator and a flexible, creative practitioner; determined to make the most of this unique opportunity.
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s your ASYE training or training to be a leader within Adult social care.

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Barnsley Music Service are seeking to recruit a Vocal Tutor to commence employment from w/c 23rd February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The role involves:
•&nbsp;Teaching whole classes of Key Stage 1 age children in primary schools
•&nbsp;Teaching vocal lessons to small groups (3-4 children) and individuals in primary and secondary schools
•&nbsp;Directing after school choirs
•&nbsp;Working 2.5 days per week, which must include Friday
&nbsp;Benefits of working for Barnsley Music Service:
•&nbsp;Opportunity to work with an outstanding team of music tutors, with amazing young people and in excellent schools
•&nbsp;Permanent, salaried position on Teachers’ terms and conditions (unqualified scale 3-6) with pay during school holidays
•&nbsp;Term time working pattern with the benefit of school holidays
•&nbsp;Access to Teachers’ pension
•&nbsp;Corporate Laptop and support
How to apply:
•&nbsp;Please use the link below complete an online application form
Application deadline Friday 23rd January 2026 (11.59pm)
Interviews will take place face to face in Barnsley on or around 30th January 2026
For further information or any other enquiries, please contact Barnsley Music Service (01226) 291525 or email <a href="mailto:barnsleymusicservice@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">barnsleymusicservice@barnsley.gov.uk</a>

Instrumental / Vocal Tutor

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An exciting opportunity has come available for a full-time permanent&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;social care practitioner this will be a peripatetic position covering the locality teams across adult social care. Also, there is a short-term temporary position within the reviewing team which will give someone the chance to gain experience working as an assistant social care practitioner.&nbsp;
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We&nbsp;are looking at recruiting an enthusiastic and committed individual(s) to join our established team of Social Workers and Assistant Social Care Practitioners. The role requires a confident individual who can&nbsp;assist&nbsp;in the completion of service user and carer assessments of care&nbsp;needs&nbsp;and undertake reviews. You will&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to be creative in coordinating care planning, commissioning,&nbsp;and provisioning services to meet desired outcomes in line with promotion of early intervention and&nbsp;strengths-based&nbsp;social work.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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You will be supported to work autonomously and carry an individual&nbsp;caseload, but&nbsp;equally work as part of a team to meet service demands. You will need to have some experience of working in health and social care settings and&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;skills in work prioritisation,&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;risks, organising your own workload,&nbsp;and&nbsp;working&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;all statutory frameworks and relevant social care legislation, council policies,&nbsp;and procedures.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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If you are interested, please respond&nbsp;Clare Goodliffe on&nbsp;01226775610&nbsp;to discuss the position further.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Barnsley is a place of possibilities.
Our Programme Office manages, drives and supports the delivery of our Children’s Services Improvement Programme.
As a Project Manager you will lead and drive both small and large projects across the Children’s Services Improvement Programme, focussing predominantly on Looked After Children Sufficiency. Your project skills will enable you to support and challenge progress effectively, ensuring we deliver good quality, inclusive and collaborative projects on time.
In Barnsley, we are committed and passionate about helping, protecting and caring for children and young people. Our vision for Children’s Services is ambitious, we know what needs to be done and we will deliver on our plans.
Our environment is fast-paced and sensitive and you will have the exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects. It is important for you to be flexible and adaptable as the work will be wide-ranging and will require you to work across both Children’s Social Care, Commissioning and with various colleagues from across wider Council services and partners.
You will be responsible for managing improvement delivery plans and projects, including the management and coordination of reporting through governance structures. Your role will enable you to drive service improvement and build up your knowledge and experience across many areas of Children’s Services. More importantly the role will be extremely rewarding, as our changes will mean we offer better services to children, young people and families across the Borough.
What you’ll need
As a project manager you will need a minimum of a level 6 qualification and relevant programme or project management training. Brining with you your project skills and experience, so that you can hit the ground running; In this role, your talent for communication and negotiation will be as important as your skills in organising and problem solving. You will need to prioritise your workload effectively, report to key Workstreams and other meetings, and build effective working relationships with managers, internal colleagues and partners.
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do.&nbsp; We want people with a ‘can do attitude’ and a positive outlook, someone that will work independently, be part of our team, with supportive and empowering ethics.
Experience in children’s services and a project or programme management qualification will be helpful but not essential.
Why wait, fill out the applications form today, and we’ll see you on the other side&nbsp;
Please email <a href="mailto:FaithRidgwick@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">FaithRidgwick@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;if you would like an informal discussion.
Interviews will take place between 30th January - 2nd February.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Graduate Apprentice supporting the Council to deliver its new Council Plan and Enabling Barnsley Strategy.
Working within the Finance Business Unit in the Operational Finance team one post in the Social Care Payments and Assessments team and one post in the Benefits and Taxation and Corporate Debt team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Council’s Section 151 Officer’s responsibilities are fulfilled and that services receive an efficient, effective and market leading financial support service that supports our ambitions for Barnsley 2030.
The Council’s recently adopted People Strategy will act to support the successful candidate to adopt the culture and behaviours of a modern, agile, healthy, engaged, skilled and innovative workforce.
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Reporting to the Finance Team Leader the Graduate Apprentice will provide excellent customer service and high quality, accurate financial support across a range of financial functions, contributing towards ensuring that the Council’s core financial systems are accurate, up to date and maintained and that financial processing of information is completed in a timely manner to support the delivery of the Council’s core priorities and support Directorates to deliver efficient and effective services.
About you
You will be passionate about serving the public, dedicated to excellent customer service and flourish in a dynamic, collaborative and innovative environment.
You will be the type of person who thrives on a challenge and can use your skills to deliver outcomes that really make a difference. Adopting an enthusiastic, positive attitude to problem solving, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being able to adapt their approach, behaviours, and actions to address the tasks in hand being able to work as part of a core team and flexible in their approach to meet the demands of the business unit and wider council.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You will need to be familiar with Microsoft packages and have a keen eye for detail.
This would be an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience and progress their career within a Finance and Customer Services role.

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Now is the time to come and work for Barnsley Council Children and Young People’s Service and be part of the transformational change we are making.
We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services with a drive and an ambition to deliver outstanding services in a high performing, supportive environment, emphasizing strategic thinking and effective practice thorough our ‘stronger together’ practice model.
You would be joining a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.
We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.
<a href="https://youtu.be/nUcdplaW63k" target="_blank">Barnsley 2030</a>
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About the Post:
As Head of Children in Care Services, you will provide senior strategic and operational leadership across key areas including Children in Care, Fostering and Adoption, Care Leavers, and Residential. You will have three reporting Service Managers.
As the Head of Service, you will be responsible for driving high performance and continuous improvement. We are looking for an exceptional leader who understands the importance of social work practice and has substantial experience in delivering outstanding services to children and young people.
Your role in our journey
We are seeking a highly ambitious leader who will work collaboratively and strategically to deliver outstanding social work services and outcomes for our Children in Care Service.
In Barnsley we are highly ambitious for our Looked after Children and Care Leavers and so the Head of Service role is pivotal to our role as a Corporate Parent, leading on our corporate parenting duties, delivering on our strategy and ensuring the right support for our Children Looked After and Care Leavers. This will require highly visible leadership within the service and with partners - ensuring that your approach reflects our ambition, compassion and a commitment to improving outcomes.
You will join a skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated Senior Leadership Team, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence as we continue our journey to delivery the highest quality services for our children and young people.
What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need be educated to degree level or equivalent plus registration with Social Work England as a social worker.
As the responsible Head of Service, you will have excellent leadership skills, bringing an ability to balance strategic priorities and operational workload. &nbsp;You will maintain high-quality services and recording whilst managing the overall performance of service delivery. Building strong internal alliances with other senior managers across Children’s Services will complement and enhance our culture of continuous improvement. This role also has an important external element drawing on your proven skills working with partners across the system. This will draw on your communication skills, stakeholder management and commitment to relationship-based practice.
You will be committed to delivering high performing, high quality services understanding how to motivate your services and providing containment at busy times. You will be passionate about children, young people, their families, and networks, using this to lead and motivate your teams. You will understand how to manage finances effectively, ensuring value for money whilst delivering Services as a Corporate parent.
What you need to succeed
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For more information, please see our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/hos-children-family-social-care" target="_blank">https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/hos-children-family-social-care</a>
Please note that interviews for this role will take place on 30th January 2026
For an informal discussion contact Matthew Boud, Service Director
<a href="mailto:matthewboud@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthewboud@barnsley.gov.uk</a>

Head of Children in Care Services

Job Title: SEND Information Advice Guidance Officer Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Our team provides a vital early advice and guidance service for professionals working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We create space for reflective conversations, helping professionals explore creative solutions and access support at the earliest opportunity. Using a strengths-based approach, we aim to build confidence in those working with children and young people, ensuring that the child and family remain at the heart of everything we do.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior SEND Information, Advice and Guidance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Hertfordshire’s approach to inclusive education. You will lead on providing expert advice to education settings, empowering professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND as early and effectively as possible.This is a highly influential position within our frontline response, requiring strategic thinking and proactive engagement with schools, multi-disciplinary teams, and community networks. You will be the first point of contact for schools seeking guidance, offering professional insight, navigating complex situations, and connecting them with the right resources and services.Your work will:<ul><li>Drive improvements in inclusive practice across schools and settings.</li><li>Reduce escalation of needs through early intervention.</li><li>Build confidence and capability among professionals.</li><li>Promote a culture of inclusion and collaboration.</li></ul>You will be based locally, working in partnership with schools and agencies, and will actively network with health, social care, and community services to ensure holistic support for children and families.We will support you with comprehensive training, reflective practice sessions, and access to a strong professional network to help you succeed in this senior role. This is also an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and strategic thinking, preparing you for future career progression within SEND services or wider education leadership roles.<h4>About you</h4>We are looking for a confident and experienced professional who can combine strategic leadership with hands-on support. You will have:Essential:<ul><li>Proven experience in a leadership role involving SEND.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of inclusive strategies, reasonable adjustments, and child development.</li><li>Strong understanding of SEND statutory processes, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.</li><li>Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders such as Headteachers and SENCOs.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, demonstrating empathy, curiosity, and solution-focused thinking.</li><li>Proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain positive networks across schools, local authorities, health, and social care.</li><li>Confidence in using data and intelligence to shape service development and drive improvement.</li><li>Strong administrative and organisational skills.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Leadership experience within schools or specialist settings.</li><li>Experience in Special Schools or Specialist Resource Provisions.</li><li>Statutory SEND experience at a leadership level.</li></ul>Why Join Us?If you are passionate about making a real difference for children and young people with SEND and want to influence inclusive practice across Hertfordshire, this is an exciting opportunity to lead change. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to early intervention and improving outcomes for children and families. Alongside making an impact, you’ll gain valuable leadership experience and transferable skills that will support your future career ambitions.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sally Glossop (<a href="mailto:sally.glossop@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.glossop@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 26th and 29th JanuaryBenefits 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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