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We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new, borough-wide social work team in Sefton! This team is dedicated to supporting young people as they transition from Children’s to Adults Services.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced social worker to contribute to this important work. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a committed management and senior leadership team who will be invested in your success.
&nbsp;As&nbsp;a transition social worker you will be part of a dedicated team within Sefton’s Adult Social Care department. You’ll play a key role in improving the lives and experiences of young people undergoing a transition to adulthood, working closely with colleagues in children’s services, education, health, careers and will work to develop integrated, person-centred approaches. You’ll have support and can exercise autonomy to work with the young person, carers and others to make impactful decisions and recommendations.
What does the role look like day to day? 
We have recently created a new borough-wide social work team to support young people during their transition to adulthood. &nbsp;
We are looking for an enthusiastic social worker to join us and be a key part of a dedicated team influencing and shaping how we deliver a responsive and effective service for people in Sefton. You will have your own caseload and bring motivation, experience, passion and creativity to the role.
You should have an excellent understanding of the Care Act, associated legislation and Health and Joint funding processes, supported living and strength based approaches. &nbsp;You will complete Care Act assessments , Mental Capacity assessments, make Best Interest decisions, undertake Safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments as necessary and complete reports for court and funding bodies. &nbsp;
What we are looking For
We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate social worker who can work with people in a strength based and high-quality way. &nbsp;You’ll bring:
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<li>A Social Work degree</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>Experience of working in Adult Social Care, ideally in Transitions and with adults with complex needs.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of the Care Act and related legislation</li>
<li>Confidence in managing complex, person-centred decisions</li>
<li>A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice</li>
<li>Excellent partnership working skills with health and community stakeholders</li>
<li>A passion for continuous learning and professional development</li>
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What does CQC say about Sefton? 
Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their January 2025 inspection, an achievement we are immensely proud of. Come and join us on our journey to provide an outstanding service!&nbsp;
“Staff and managers reported feeling valued, motivated, and community-focused, promoting the vision for adult social care: for people in Sefton to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.”​
“Staff felt safe to challenge ideas and were encouraged to be creative. ​ Leaders held drop-in sessions and were responsive to staff feedback. “
Why Sefton?
Sefton has vision – we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable, we are building confident and resilient communities and work with internal and external teams to make sure we procure the right core services for those who need them. We understand how is required to lead, we put people at the heart of what we do and we innovate!
At&nbsp;Sefton Council, we’re proud to be an inclusive, forward-thinking local authority. We value collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our teams are united by a shared goal: to make Sefton a great place to live, work, and thrive. Come and be part of our journey to outstanding!! Want to know more about Why Sefton? Check out our Why Sefton webpages.
What we can offer you
&nbsp;28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), plus 8 bank holidays​
&nbsp;A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment
Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave, and maternity support leave​
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme​
Tailored career development and training opportunities​
Agile and flexible working arrangements​
Discounted Active Sefton gym membership​
Cycle to Work scheme​
Relocation support (if eligible)​
Closing Date:&nbsp;&nbsp; 24th August 2025
Proposed interview date &nbsp;&nbsp;3rd September 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Social Worker - Transitions Team

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Are you a dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively and accurately under pressure while sticking to tight deadlines? Are you passionate about driving positive change and improving services?&nbsp;If you are experienced in project management, operational delivery, data analytics and collaborative working then this might be the role for you.&nbsp;This exciting new role of Highways Continuous Improvement Manager is focused on supporting and guiding multi-disciplinary teams to ensure Staffordshire's highway infrastructure and services support the creation of vibrant, safe, and sustainable communities.&nbsp;In this role you will be instrumental in translating learning from recent Highways Transformation into the development of a refreshed programme of work and building in continuous improvement across the service. Working within Highways Business Support &amp; Improvement you will work collaboratively aligning highway service delivery to contribute to economic growth, sustainability, and resilience.You will be based in Stafford with the ability to work flexibly. This role is fixed term until December 2027.Main Responsibilities You’ll play a pivotal part in supporting continuous improvement across Highways &amp; the Built County Service. Working closely with senior colleagues, you’ll manage projects, working on cross cutting themes, and ensure we deliver efficient, high-quality services. This role offers the opportunity to shape future services, embed new practices, and deliver meaningful outcomes for our residents.you will also:<ul>
<li>Support the scoping and implementation of new strategic priorities across the Highways services</li>
<li>Lead on project management, working in collaboration with colleagues across the service utilising the full project cycle</li>
<li>Lead on projects reviewing; governance monitoring, efficiency, value for money, health and safety and county assets&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the creation of strategies and policies to ensure services are resilient and efficient</li>
<li>Lead workshops that engage cross cutting services, collating data and cross cutting themes to drive decision making for future plans and models</li>
<li>Create a data analysis process to determine monitoring of services, progress on projects and contract monitoring</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll have:<ul>
<li>A degree or relevant experience in a related field.</li>
<li>Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and the ability to identify issue and develop innovative solutions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to work in a complex environment and network across organizational boundaries; influencing and negotiating with others to ensure that deadlines are met.</li></ul><ul>
<li>Effective&nbsp;interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders including service users and able to work as part of a team.</li>
<li>Time management skills with the flexibility to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing workload demands.</li>
<li>Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare and present reports and to communicate with staff/ at all levels.</li>
<li>Effective planning and project management skills.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to communicate and build a culture that delivers change with people, and solutions in mind.</li>
</ul>Interviews will be held week commencing 1 September.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact: Katie Painter, Head of Highways Business Support &amp; Improvement at: <a href="mailto:katie.painter@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">katie.painter@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Highways Continuous Improvement Manager

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<li>Do you have experience in the world of social care, transport planning or with children/vulnerable adults or working in a school?</li>
<li>Are you proactive, with a genuine eagerness to seek out opportunities for enhancing passenger transport?</li>
<li>Are you able to think creatively and craft innovative solutions to challenges?</li>
</ul>If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!Salary: £29,540 to £ 32,061 per annum (Grade 7) to £ 32,597 to £ 35,412 per annum (Grade 8) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ Interview Date: week commencing 25 August 2025We are looking for a Passenger Transport Planner to join to join The West Sussex Transport Coordination Group, a vital part of the Transport and Network Operations within the Highways, Transport &amp; Planning directorate.We are looking for someone who has experience in transport planning and/or working within the social care world and understands the support that vulnerable adults and children may need with their transport issues. You'll need to enjoy the variety that this role can bring, in one moment you may be talking to a distressed family member about their child with special educational needs and next moment you could be liaising with a supplier about a future arrangement. You'll need to be able to deal with these competing demands and remain customer focused to deliver a professional service.A typical week requires a minimum of 2 days attendance to the office, the remainder of the week working from home or one of our satellite offices. This is led by the needs of the service. Final arrangements to be confirmed with the successful candidate.About the JobAs a Passenger Transport Planner, you will deliver a professional, customer-focused service, ensuring the provision of pragmatic and resource-efficient passenger transport solutions for a diverse range of customers.There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:Grade 7:<ul>
<li>Being the essential contact point for answering technical queries from residents and suppliers about transport arrangements.</li>
<li>Delivering a professional, customer focused service, ensuring the provision of pragmatic and resource efficient passenger transport solutions for a range of customers.</li>
<li>Scheduling passenger transport services by coordinating with various providers, including bus and rail companies, taxi firms, and community transport organizations, as well as utilising West Sussex vehicles, such as school buses.</li>
<li>Addressing unexpected issues that may arise, such as a newly vulnerable individual requiring transportation on short notice.</li>
<li>Negotiating with firms to discuss route pricing and encouraging them to provide competitive pricing.</li>
<li>Investigating operational and service complaints by visiting the Depots, engaging in meaningful conversations with the dedicated drivers and escorts involved, and connecting with the end users to truly understand their experiences</li>
</ul>Grade 8:<ul>
<li>Utilising your creative thinking abilities to identify coordinated passenger transport solutions for both complex long-term and short-term challenges, ensuring that the services provided are suitable and deliver value for money for the Council.</li>
<li>Planning and designing passenger transport services through collaboration with various providers, including bus and rail companies, taxi firms, and community transport providers.</li>
<li>Delivering the most appropriate transport solutions with a willingness to listen and understand needs but also understanding the challenges of meeting statutory obligations within a limited budget.</li>
<li>Allocating and schedule necessary transportation, including the deployment of West Sussex vehicles, to ensure that service delivery requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner within the approved group budget.</li>
</ul>If you have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Skills and experienceGrade 7:<ul>
<li>A Level qualifications or an equivalent qualification, or has relevant demonstrable experience.</li>
<li>A good understanding of various aspects of passenger transport planning and a basic knowledge of passenger transport issues in West Sussex.</li>
<li>Previous experience of working in a role involving coordination, logistics or planning.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the health and safety legislation, which affects the service.</li>
<li>Sound and accurate IT knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office applications.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and confidently build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels.</li>
</ul>Grade 8:<ul>
<li>HNC or a degree in a relevant field, such as Geography, or an equivalent qualification or demonstrable relevant experience.</li>
<li>Good literacy and numeracy skills with the capacity to analyse data from surveys to produce reports based on findings.</li>
<li>Sound and accurate IT knowledge, particularly Microsoft Office applications.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently influence, negotiate and work effectively with external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Previous experience in passenger transport planning or in roles that involve coordination, logistics, or planning.</li>
<li>A solid understanding of passenger transport issues in West Sussex, along with a grasp of national priorities and strategies.</li>
<li>Keen understanding of budgetary constraints and is adept at engaging in discussions and negotiations about pricing with suppliers.</li>
<li>Having a good understanding of the school system, term dates, EHCP processes and SEND.</li>
</ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.Rewards and BenefitsWe aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Further InformationThe reference number for this role is EIE01442.Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a>page.EC

Passenger Transport Planner

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Environmental Health Regulatory Officer/Senior EHRO (Residential) / Environmental Health Officer/Senior EHO (Residential)
Salary £35,081 to £52,595 p.a. (dependent on experience) plus essential car user allowance Full-time (36 hours flexible)
Plus, a 10% Recruitment Allowance up to £5250 (upon successful completion of the probation period)
We are looking for an experienced officer to join our busy but friendly and supportive Environmental Health team. You will work in the Residential team, and your duties will cover general nuisance investigations, all aspects of private sector housing, including the licensing of houses in multiple occupation, other housing work including the investigation of social housing complaints and public health tasks. Experience in the investigation of noise complaints and an interest in this area would be an advantage.
You will be enthusiastic, committed, self-motivated and have a positive attitude. You must be an excellent communicator and team player with sound time management skills and be confident in dealing with members of the public.&nbsp; You must be able to demonstrate your ability to adapt to changing priorities and work to tight deadlines.
In addition to the car user allowance, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits package that includes pension scheme, free parking, payment of professional fees and flexible working arrangements.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Susan Turp, Principal Environmental Health Officer on 01784 446258, or you can email on <a href="mailto:s.turp@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">s.turp@spelthorne.gov.uk</a>.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
Please note as part of the employment checks this post will subject to a basic Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please note that this is a politically restricted post.
Closing date: 3 September 2025 (noon)
Interviews: week commencing 22 September 2025
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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Spelthorne Borough Council

Environmental Health Officer/Senior EHO or Environmental Health Regulatory Officer/Senior EHRO

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Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours per week
Salary:&nbsp;SK5 (£25,149 per annum)
Contract:&nbsp;Permanent
To assist in an accurate and efficient manner in providing administrative support to the Governance service area, in relation to Legal Services, Electoral Services, Democratic and Member Services and Data and Information Governance.
This role is politically restricted.

Governance Support Assistant

Job Title: Business Support Supervisors Starting Salary: £34,434 opportunity to progress to £37,280 pa Hours: up to 37 hours Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, supervising a small team to provide an excellent business support service?  Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised managers who can supervise a team to ensure that a high level of administrative support is provided to our departments.Our Business Support Service is looking for Business Support Supervisors who will be supervising a team within the Business Support service.Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you’ll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.We have the following vacancies:Supported Living, East Herts – (37 hours)These services support adults with disabilities and you will interact with people on a daily basis, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. You be responsible for managing staff across multiple sites within the West of Hertfordshire with the need to travel to Stevenage for meetings.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Adult Disability Service, Countywide – 25 hoursThis service supports adults who need care and support due to Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism, Drug and/or Alcohol Dependency. You will be responsible for managing staff across Stevenage and Apsley and therefore the need to travel is essential. You will support with complaints and assist the Team Leader in service delivery. You will also support with the Safety Improvement Process to ensure the service meets its duties and obligations to people who use our services. You will arrange meetings with providers, take and produce high quality minutes, undertake research and audits to ensure a quality service and continuous improvements. We would also consider a job share arrangement.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Day Opportunities, North Herts – (30 hours per week)We offer an enabling service providing activities and support to adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, physical disabilities, sensory needs and age-related conditions. You will interact with people on a daily basis, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. You be responsible for managing staff across multiple sites within the North of Hertfordshire and will be required to schedule working from these sites to provide staff support. Ability to work for home 1-2 days per week. DBS required.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:bonita.risk1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">bonita.risk1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a><h4>About the role</h4>Children’s Services – Services for Young People (SfYP) ( 37 hours) Stevenage This role is responsible for managing the business support staff and administrative processes to support our Services for Young People teams who are the primary provider of youth work, career education information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire who work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND.The role will require the ability to travel across several HCC sites across the county where the business support staff are based.Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:jodi.osullivan@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jodi.osullivan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Children’s Services – Family Support – (37 hours) Stevenage base with ability to travel to Apsley baseThe role is responsible for managing the delivery of a wide range of administration functions and coordinated business support to the Family Support service who provide early help to families with complex needs, are at risk of homelessness as well as supporting the emotional health and well-being of Children and Young people. Contact for enquiries: <a href="mailto:diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">diane.pratt@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> Business Support Supervisors will:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing a team of business supporty staff to deliver Business Support activities and quality assure their work</li><li>Allocate work within the team based on requests from the Directorate or line manager</li><li>Proactively solve issues within the team, especially related to resource allocation and demand management, and escalate as needed</li><li>Support complex Business Support activities for the Directorate, particularly cross-council tasks, leveraging expereince and knowledge</li><li>Support career development of Senior Support Officers and Support Officers</li><li>Line manage both Senior Support Offiicers and Support Officers</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in a previous administrative or support role, with strong knowledge of business support activities</li><li>Excellent organisational and multitasking skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li><li>The ability to develop good working relationships with managers and staff and gain a good understanding of service areas to ensure you are supporting and advising them in the most effective way possible.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li><li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A proven track record of establishing and improving business processes.</li><li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li><li>Strong numeracy and literacy skills plus broad experience in area of expertise.</li><li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li><li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li><li>Knowledge of key legislation linked with Children's Services</li><li>A strong background in finance.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Recognised vocational qualification or degree qualified.</li><li>Experience in the administration of meetings and taking notes actions would be beneficial.</li><li>Previous experience of supervising a team of administrative staff or setting longer term work priorities within a defined team.</li><li>Understanding of HR processes and procedures would be beneficial.</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 BUS9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesInterview Date: to be confirmed 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.Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Business Support Supervisors

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Accommodation Change Officer to join our Contracts and Commissioning Team. The Contracts and Commissioning Team are responsible for responsible for commissioning services (where possible co-producing them) that meet health &amp; social care needs across all specialist services; working with Quality Monitoring &amp; Safeguarding Teams to ensure service providers are delivering high quality services as well as adhering to their contract. The team is responsible for developing housing solutions and supporting Operational Teams with co-ordinating packages in line with the Housing with Support Strategy. We work closely with Children’s commissioning to support pathways to adulthood.We support providers with their training requirements, as well as supporting them with recruitment and retention initiatives.We have a dedicated policy and strategy officer to oversee and develop a variety of commissioning strategies and link in with the wider directorate.In this role, you will work alongside the Contracts &amp; Commissioning Service, Housing Solutions and Mental Health service to facilitate timely and appropriate hospital discharges to prevent homelessness and bed blocking. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Accommodation Change Officer at North Somerset Council. In this crucial role, you'll be instrumental in preventing homelessness by ensuring timely and appropriate hospital discharges for clients. You'll be the primary point of contact for individuals experiencing homelessness as they leave the hospital, assessing their needs, determining suitable housing options, and navigating complex situations within a legislative framework. This position involves direct client engagement, collaborative work with various services and professionals, and a commitment to developing personalised housing plans to support vulnerable individuals in our community.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Facilitate hospital discharges in collaboration with Contracts &amp; Commissioning, Housing Solutions, and Mental Health services to prevent homelessness and bed blocking.</li><li>Serve as the primary contact for homeless clients leaving hospital, assessing circumstances, social care needs, and housing options.</li><li>Conduct hospital visits to work directly with clients, social workers, families, and other professionals for effective accommodation and support.</li><li>Carry out homelessness enquiries and make legislative decisions, developing personalised housing plans.</li><li>Manage a caseload, recording details on relevant case management systems and recommending decisions aligned with Council duties and best practice.</li><li>Attend partnership meetings and act as a liaison for landlords and care providers to resolve issues.</li><li>Apply understanding of mental health and mental capacity in client and organisational interactions.</li><li>Develop professional networks to support individuals.</li><li>Support the development of housing schemes with support, collaborating with relevant strategy, policy, and commissioning officers.</li><li>Assist in appointing care providers for new housing schemes, managing referrals, cost-benefit analysis, uptake, and move-in coordination.</li><li>Contribute to service quality and ensure compliance with current and future legislative requirements.</li><li>Prepare progress and performance reports.</li><li>Adhere to the council’s Equality policy in all duties.</li><li>Contribute to the supervision, management, and development of colleagues to enhance service delivery.</li><li>Provide information and advice to colleagues and managers, maintaining inter-professional links for clear understanding.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>0-1 day in the office</li><li>Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about Adult Social Care and Housing, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Extensive practical experience of working within social care, housing or health-giving rise to a sound understanding of the standards, legal responsibilities, work practices and processes relevant to the role.</li><li>NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of technical standards, safe working practices and legislation for supported living.</li><li>Ability to analyse designated areas of work and make decisions to improve them.</li><li>Ability to engage with stakeholders, service users and partner agencies to achieve the council’s priorities and understand and manage expectations.</li><li>Ability to prepare &amp; present information clearly and confidently.</li><li>Ability to manage/organise own work to meet agreed deadlines.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and procedures.</li><li>Understanding mental health and mental capacity issues and be able to apply this when working with people and organisations.</li><li>Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Knowledge or experience of project management.</li><li>Experience of monitoring others within the same field of work or ability to contribute to the supervision, management and development of others to improve service standards and delivery and share best practice.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Rob Hepworth, Accommodation Change Manager, at <a href="mailto:Rob.Hepworth@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rob.Hepworth@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 427397.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBC.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Accommodation Change Officer

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
SEND Tribunal Officer
About the Role
The SEND Tribunal Officer is responsible for case management of mediation and SEND appeal related cases to ensure that the council discharges its responsibilities effectively in relation to statutory appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).
The role will facilitate building strategic links with schools, education providers and other partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for children and young people, and to limit the local authority’s exposure to risk of appeals.
About the Candidate
Successful candidates will have in depth knowledge and understanding of current SEN legislation and reform, statutory procedures and processes governing the provision of services for children with special educational needs, with knowledge and experience of legal or tribunal processes. You will have the proven ability to work collaboratively as an effective wider team member to achieve service aspirations.
This is a 24-month fixed term contract.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Danielle Smith on <a href="mailto:daniellesmith2@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniellesmith2@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job title: Team Manager – Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>We have recently reshaped our approach to children's social care with the creation of our Children's Advice and Support Service (CASS).&nbsp;This transformation aims to provide a more streamlined and effective support system for our children, young people, and their families.&nbsp;It ensures families receive timely assistance, enhancing the overall safeguarding framework within the community</li>
<li>As a Team Manager, you will be a qualified, Social Work England registered social worker and experienced within children's social care, with previous experience of managing staff in a frontline statutory service</li>
<li>As a frontline MASH Team Manager, you will need a robust understanding of children and young people’s whole journey, ensuring that they are protected from significant harm, and their life chances are maximised with your clear-cut decision making to minimise risk and ensure optimum safety and welfare of children and young people</li>
<li>As the Team Manager, you will need to have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with our key multi-agencies</li>
<li>As the MASH Team Manager, you will have sound knowledge and understanding of all children’s legislation, particularly statutory guidance, policies, procedures and frameworks</li>
<li>The post holder will embed and maintain a high-performance culture by supporting their team to continually develop their skills so they can achieve the best outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Through regular reflective supervision with your team, you will champion their personal and professional growth and health and wellbeing, ensuring an inclusive approach</li>
<li>Alongside your role as a people manager, the Team Manager will provide clear consistent oversight of all children and young people, ensuring quality standards are maintained, championing good practice to reduce risks, build on strengths and achieve consistent positive outcomes together</li>
</ul>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.&nbsp;Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Sunday 7 September 2025 Shortlisting date: Monday 8 September 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 17 September 2025 Interview format: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment and Retention Lead <a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Team Manager - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

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Are you enthusiastic and motivated to influence and improve business processes and support busy teams? Are you able to prioritise tasks, be innovative and multi-task on a daily basis? Do you enjoy working from home and being part of a busy office environment? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Business Support is a dynamic team supporting various departments across the local authority.&nbsp; We provide a comprehensive administrative support service that includes management of service requests, handling of incoming calls, organisation of workflow and management of internal processes.
As a member of Business Support you will be expected to undertake some or all of the following tasks (dependent on the service area you will support):
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<li>Financial administration including purchase ordering, processing of invoices, collation and submission of timesheets to payroll, administration of petty cash, processing sundry debtor requests, card payments.</li>
<li>Associated activities in relation to supporting with projects including the organisation of meetings and management of actions.</li>
<li>Supporting the service with event management including sourcing suppliers, ensuring compliance with health and safety etc</li>
<li>The use of a variety of systems across the authority – including hybrid mail, the use of Teams channels and Microsoft solutions.</li>
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We are looking for team players who have the skills, experience and flexibility to enable them to prioritise and manage several tasks within a busy fast paced environment, both within the office and whilst working from home. Exceptional IT skills, including working with MS 365, Office and Teams are essential attributes.&nbsp;
The position carries an Approved Casual Car User Allowance, therefore access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement. Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process.
Your application
It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, to secure an interview.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.


Want to ask us a question?
If you are seeking an exciting challenge and possess the qualifications, experience and attributes we are looking for, please contact Emma Boobier on <a href="mailto:emma.boobier@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.boobier@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;an informal chat.
Closing Date:


19.08.2025




Interview Date:


29.08.2025

Business Support Assistant - Level 3

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Location: Westminster
One year, Fixed term (open to internal and external candidates and secondments from councils)
About us
The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government. &nbsp; We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems. &nbsp; We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.&nbsp;
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role.
About the role
The LGA has a strong track record of securing positive policy outcomes for local government in the areas of housing, planning and homelessness. In this role you will lead a small team to influence and deliver further policy change for the sector through the establishment and maintenance of relationships with central government, councils, parliamentarians and a range of other stakeholders.
Political oversight for this area of work is provided by the LGA’s Inclusive Growth Committee and you will work closely with elected politicians in shaping the LGA’s policy positions and lobbying strategies.
Working with the team you will ensure that the LGA: is at the forefront of policy development and solutions; is engaging with government formally and informally through working groups, consultation responses and&nbsp; preparing elected members for Ministerial meetings; has a strong relationship with key partners and think tanks in this area of policy; is engaging with select committees and MPs on matters of legislation; is communicating &nbsp;its positions&nbsp; in the media; and is actively engaging with our member councils to ensure that the work of the LGA is informed by what is happening at the front line of service delivery.This role is offered on a full-time fixed term contract for one year. We welcome candidates who would want a one year secondment opportunity.
About you
If you’re passionate about housing, planning and homelessness and want to help shape the policy environment in which councils operate and ultimately improve outcomes for communities, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll bring insight into these policy areas, a solid understanding of the policy development process and of local government, and a collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.
You will have experience of a fast-paced working environment servicing multiple stakeholders, a collaborative mindset, and a continuous improvement mentality.
You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.&nbsp;
To apply
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.&nbsp;
We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:
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<li>Understanding of local and central government, including their roles, structures, relationships, and the wider policy and improvement agenda.</li>
<li>Proven track record of achievement in complex political environments, preferably in local or central government.</li>
<li>Experience in developing strong partnerships; managing performance; contributing to the development of strategies, interventions and innovative solutions to complex issues; and delivering projects on time and within budget.</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret evidence and identify trends.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including influencing and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders, public speaking, and presenting complex ideas clearly.</li>
<li>Collaborative and flexible team player, able to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively across teams</li>
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Closing Date: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12 Noon, Monday 18 August 2025 Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;W/C 25 August 2025, interviews will be virtual or in-person
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit. &nbsp;
The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”.&nbsp; Please contact us via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@local.gov.uk</a> if you require&nbsp;a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
Our benefits
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<li>LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*</li>
<li>Flexible &amp; agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.</li>
<li>Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals</li>
<li>The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.</li>
<li>Family friendly policies</li>
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For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage <a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga" target="_blank">https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga</a>
Our values &amp; behaviours
Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:
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<li>how we work with each other&nbsp;</li>
<li>how we work with our members and stakeholders</li>
<li>our expectations for ourselves and each other&nbsp;</li>
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Our values are:
Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.
Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.
Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.
Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.

Senior Adviser - Policy

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Qualification - Level 2 Funeral Team Member
Hours - 36 hours 
Fixed term - 15 months
Salary - NMW age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)
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<li>Age 16-17 £14,172&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (£7.55 per hour)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Age 18-20 £18,771&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (£10.00 per hour)</li>
<li>Age 21 + £22,920 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (£12.21 per hour)</li>
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Sefton Council’s Burials and Cremation Service are looking to appoint an Apprentice Crematorium Technician, who will complete a Level 2 Funeral Team Member apprenticeship.&nbsp; The successful candidate must be patient, empathetic and professional, showing excellent customer service skills.
Your main duties will be to provide a caring, sensitive, high-quality service to the deceased persons and their bereaved friends and family including all members of the public.&nbsp; Also to assist with all Chapel Duties, Grounds Maintenance and the Cremation process.
Assist with all processes in accordance with the wishes of the applicant for the funeral service, operating all associated equipment, attending the Funeral reception, assisting with clergy, officiants and funeral directors.&nbsp;
You would also be required to carry out basic maintenance on equipment, including cleaning and maintaining all associated areas of the Crematorium.&nbsp; Whilst observing all Health and Safety Regulations in the workplace.&nbsp; A full clean UK driving licence is also required.
The post will be based at Thornton Crematorium, Thornton Garden of Rest, Lydiate Lane, Thornton, L23 1TP.
To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing <a href="mailto:Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk</a>
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
Closing date – Friday 29th August 2025 
Interviews – Wednesday 10th September 2025

Apprentice Crematorium Technician

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Join Our Team as a Street Warden&nbsp;
Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of #TeamCBC! We are looking for a passionate individual who is customer-focused, a team player, and committed to our local communities in Charnwood.
Role Overview: As a Street Warden, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with parking regulations and contributing to the overall safety and cleanliness of our community. This varied role involves enforcing parking regulations, managing car park operations, and addressing environmental issues such as littering, dog fouling, and waste problems. You will patrol the borough on foot or by vehicle, providing a visible presence and reassurance to the public.
Working hours are&nbsp;37 hours per week on a shift rota including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Enforce on-street parking regulations, issuing Parking Charge Notices for violations.</li>
<li>Ensure car parks operate smoothly, attend to minor machine faults, and assist customers with their enquiries.</li>
<li>Address environmental issues such as littering, dog fouling, and waste management.</li>
<li>Conduct regular patrols on foot or by vehicle throughout the Borough.</li>
<li>Offer support and advice to businesses and landowners to tackle issues affecting them.</li>
<li>Report defective signs, road markings, and abandoned vehicles.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>Generous Annual Leave: Between 262.7 and 299.7 hours&nbsp;(NJC) of leave</li>
<li>Professional Development: Opportunities for career development linked to many roles.</li>
<li>Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Free Parking: Available for all employees.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For:
<ul>
<li>Assertive yet polite individuals when dealing with the public.</li>
<li>A calm and professional approach in challenging situations.</li>
<li>Experience in customer service is highly valued.</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Keen observation skills to identify and report issues.</li>
<li>A valid driving licence is required.</li>
<li>Successful candidates will be subject to a standard DBS check.</li>
</ul>
Join Us: If you enjoy working outdoors and care about your local environment, this is the job for you! We are seeking self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of Street Wardens. Every day is different in this role, and you will be out in the community making a real difference.
About the Council: Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people. We offer a range of services, from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets. Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood, Customer Focused, and Working Together.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award. We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
About Charnwood: We are proud of our borough, which is a great place to live, work, visit, and invest in. Charnwood boasts breathtaking landscapes, historic markets, and a diverse community. At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world-class university and the only major bell foundry in the UK.
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs</a>
No Agencies please.

Charnwood Borough Council

Street Warden M005

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><h3>We are recruiting for an experienced Kitchen Supervisor/Chef to work at The Beach House, 30 hours a week, over 5 days Monday to Sunday, on a permanent contract to provide an evening meal.</h3>Beach House provides respite accommodation and support for people with learning difficulties&nbsp;with complex and multiple needs.You will have responsibility for the management of the of the kitchen, including creating menus, ordering the food whilst keeping to a strict budget, compliance with food safety legislation. This will include the supervision of colleagues providing front line support and care.&nbsp;Do you thrive on working in a challenging environment?Do you have experience of cooking for large numbers of people?&nbsp;Have a good sense of humour?If so we'd welcome your application to work with us.Interview date: TBCFor an informal discussion, please contact Liam O'Rourke on 01273 295285<h2>About the role</h2><h3>We are looking to recruit a Kitchen Supervisor to order and prepare a varied and nutritious diet for Service Users as part of the care package offered to them. To supervise other kitchen staff in preparation of food and hygiene control.</h3>The postholder will be expected to oversee the day to day work of the kitchen porter and plan balanced menus within a tight budget as well as maintain high standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene in line with legislation and our own procedures.You will need to<ul>
<li>Good knowledge of hygiene legislation.</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of budget control.</li>
<li>Knowledge and good understanding of nutritional values.</li>
<li>Experience of working to tight time-scales.</li>
<li>Ability to use own initiative.</li>
<li>Ability to plan ahead.</li>
<li>Common sense.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a team.</li>
<li>Flexible approach to the needs of the residents.</li>
<li>To be resourceful and reliable.</li>
<li>Good timekeeping.</li>
<li>Sense of humour.</li>
</ul>There are also some specific skills needed to work in this role. These include:<ul>
<li>the ability to treat people with dignity</li>
<li>good listening and observational skills</li>
<li>some awareness of the challenges faced by people who need care and support</li>
<li>number skills.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Working for us, we can offer you:<ul>
<li>Basic hourly rate of £14.60 increasing to £15.58</li>
<li>&nbsp;a career average pension scheme</li>
<li>generous holiday&nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp;regular supervision meetings plus</li>
<li>a range of other staff benefits&nbsp;from Staff shop, discounted Freedom Leisure membership</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance?_ga=2.150733622.1867999993.1753078746-1386161545.1738761795" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process. <h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Kitchen Supervisor Beach House, Learning Disability Service

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;



Rutland County Council are seeking Waste and Recycling Officers to work with the Waste Services Manager and external contractors in maintaining the delivery of all the Council’s waste management contracts to the best possible standard.
We have 1 permanent and 2 Fixed Term Contract opportunities for up to 12 months.
About you…
<ul>
<li>Educated to GCSE level or equivalent</li>
<li>Enjoy a hands-on role in a small team</li>
<li>Can-do attitude with good communication and organisational skills</li>
<li>Experience in customer service and/or administration</li>
<li>Computer literate with a working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Word</li>
<li>Have an interest in waste management and the environment</li>
</ul>
About the role…
The Waste and Recycling Officer role is a mixture of administration and operational duties, communicating with stakeholders to identify ways to improve our Waste management service. Duties include:
<ul>
<li>Deliver a high-quality waste management service</li>
<li>Roll out and manage projects including the introduction of weekly food waste collections from 2026</li>
<li>Oversee household waste, recycling and green waste collections along with food waste collections from 2026, clinical waste collections, bulky waste collections and investigating abandoned vehicle cases</li>
<li>Oversee the running of the Council’s two Household Waste Recycling Centres</li>
<li>Carry out recycling and waste reduction education, promotion and communication activities</li>
</ul>

The Waste and Recycling Officer interviews will be held on 5 September 2025
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. 
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland County Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.&nbsp; As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Sarah Hallam, Waste Services Manager at <a href="mailto:shallam@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">shallam@rutland.gov.uk</a>
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Rutland County Council

Waste and Recycling Officer

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This is an exciting time to join our Growth Hub Team!We are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated Business Adviser for the South Midlands Growth Hub, to give support and advise to businesses across the South Midlands region (Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, and Northamptonshire).&nbsp;This will include supporting clients through advice, provision of information, diagnostics and brokerage, referrals and introductions to other support organisations as appropriate. At any given time, you could be supporting businesses with securing external funding, contingency planning, marketing and commercialisation support, action planning growth ambitions, ambitions towards net zero, and staff and skills retention.&nbsp;The South Midlands Growth Hub provides free business support and advice, access to grant funding, and an extensive resource library to businesses across Bedfordshire and Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.&nbsp;This role is part of a job share opportunity for 22.2 hours per week.Interviews will be held on: Monday 8 September 2025Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? Working alongside our colleagues within the Growth Hub Team, you will be supporting businesses across the South Midlands region by:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Working with clients to understand their business in terms of its opportunities, its scalability and any barriers to growth. This will involve using one or more diagnostic tools and developing customised action plans which are 'owned' by the business and its management.</li>
<li>Engaging and building relationships with clients to determine their business situation, stage, issues, challenges and objectives by conducting an interrogative diagnostic process to help highlight needs and subsequently prioritise the action to be taken.</li>
<li>Providing&nbsp;the clients with information, advice and guidance they need as and where appropriate; work with clients to determine their priorities and the next steps/action to be taken and introduce clients to delivery partners according to their business stage and needs.</li>
<li>Helping businesses with the region to be as resilient as possible and help them highlight any risks to their businesses and support them to take appropriate actions.</li>
<li>Identifying and engaging with local business who could participate in Growth Hub projects.</li>
</ul>About you You will have excellent communication skills and experience of building strong working relationships with a wide range of partners and businesses across the region.&nbsp;Be able to demonstrate specialist business knowledge including business life cycle, financial management, marketing and sales, pricing and product/service validation, change/transformation management. As well as a strong understanding of the issues and opportunities businesses face including resilience, growth, and investment.&nbsp;You’ll use your professional expertise and knowledge to support the delivery of the Growth Hub programmes including 1-1 business support, grant support, workshops&nbsp;and events and potential future support programmes.You will need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment and have&nbsp;a positive approach to challenges.You will be able to smoothly manage processes and discussions whilst being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’ with solutions to support businesses.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Business Adviser

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About UsWorking for us at West Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. This is a great opportunity for you to join us as a qualified occupational therapist. We're embracing a strengths-based approach and working within a community-led support model that builds on the assets and strengths of both people and their local communities. Together, we'll focus on prevention, enablement, reablement and safety, to promote wellbeing and independence. We'll ensure that residents, families, and communities have the right support in place, and at the right time. We provide a working environment that values professional supervision and offers the right balance between challenge and support. This provides our workforce with what they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents. We work to ensure that innovation and evidence-based practice underpins what we do and that we maintain an environment within which our occupational therapists can develop and progress in their careers. If you have the talent and ambition to achieve the best for the people we serve, then we will support you to progress and develop throughout your occupational therapy career.About the jobSalary: £36,363 - £47,181 (NJC grade 9-11 depending on experience) Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Chichester Closing Date: 31st August 2025Interview Date: week commencing 8th SeptemberYou will work as part of a strong and dynamic Occupational Therapy service in the communities' team. In this role you will be required to undertake strengths-based assessments applying relevant legislation and utilising Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people. You will manage a caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes. You will be working within a supportive environment to apply your occupational therapy skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. You will be working within a managed and supportive context, applying learning to further develop capability, and professional confidence. You will be supported with professional supervision and assessment and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development.*If applying for the Senior Occupational Therapist role you will be expected to supervise junior staff in addition to the above.Experience and skillsPlease refer to the attached job description relevant to your level of experience for key skill and qualification and / or experience information.Required qualifications and/or experience include:<ul><li>Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or recognised equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification. * Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).</li></ul>Reward and benefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further informationTo apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete the application. In your application outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills as you will be shortlisted on how you meet these) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you confirm any relevant registration or qualifications required for this role. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing, HCPC Registration and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Please note: we are not currently accepting applications for our ASYE programme, we will re-open this programme in autumn 2025.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job title: Social Worker - Permanence ServiceA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People's Services in their recent monitoring visit: “The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future.&nbsp;Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible.”Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales&nbsp;</li>
<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date:&nbsp;midnight on Monday 25 August 2025 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 25 August 2025 Interview date: W/C Monday 8 September 2025 Interview format: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Social Worker - Permanence Service

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To apply please send your CV and covering letter to : <a href="mailto:accounts@Bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk" target="_blank">accounts@Bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk</a> or Post/delivery to to Bracknell Town Council, Brooke House, 54 High Street, Bracknell,&nbsp;RG12 1LL
Please make sure that you list all your current qualifications and experience
Closing Date 26th August 2025
Interviews will take place 5th September 2025



This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Bracknell Town Council
Bracknell Town Council is seeking an experienced/qualified and responsible Tractor Operator to join our Grounds Maintenance Team. This is a full time, permanent role maintaining the council’s parks, open spaces and sports facilities.
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Operate large tractors and mowing attachments to cut grass across parks, pitches and open spaces in a safe and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and basic repair tasks on tractors and mowing equipment</li>
<li>Transport tractors and attachments between work sites, navigating public roads when required</li>
<li>During of peak seasons, assist with ancillary grounds duties such as watering, weeding, pressure washing, playground inspections and general landscaping as needed subject to experience/training.</li>
<li>Strictly follow all health and safety protocols and operating procedures</li>
<li>Undertake training courses to maintain qualifications and skills</li>
</ul>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 2 years’ verifiable experience operating large tractors and mowing equipment, preferably in horticulture, agriculture or grounds maintenance settings.</li>
<li>Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of tractor operation, attachments like PTO and 3 point linkage, and basic maintenance procedures.</li>
<li>Experienced and comfortable operating machinery in public open spaces on roads.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently with a self-motivated, responsible and safety conscious approach</li>
<li>Willingness to pursue additional training and certifications related to the role</li>
<li>Valid driver’s license</li>
<li>Agricultural/horticultural qualifications are an advantage but not essential</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary plus 27.2% employer contribution to Local Government Pension scheme</li>
<li>23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service)</li>
<li>Discounted hire of Bracknell Town Council facilities</li>
</ul>
<h3>Hours</h3>
<ul>
<li>Full time 37 hours per week</li>
<li>Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 3:30pm</li>
<li>Friday 7:30am to 3:00pm</li>
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<h3>Inteview date</h3>
Interviews will take place on 5th September 2025
Apply now for this opportunity to join a dedicated parks and grounds team in maintaining the green spaces of Bracknell.

Bracknell Forest Council

Tractor Operator - Grounds Team

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Please note: we are not currently accepting applications for our ASYE programme, we will re-open this programme in autumn 2025.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job title: Social Worker - Assessment or Safeguarding ServiceA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People's Services in their recent monitoring visit: “The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future.&nbsp;Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible.”Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales&nbsp;</li>
<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date:&nbsp;midnight on Monday 25 August 2025 Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 25 August 2025 Interview date: W/C Monday 8 September 2025 Interview format: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman at <a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Social Worker - Assessment or Safeguarding Service

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Customer Services Management Team, and support the Council to continue to deliver on our ambitious plans to support Knowsley’s residents. If you’re a manager with the passion and drive to deliver excellent customer service, then we’d like to hear from you.
As Registration &amp; Customer Liaison Manager, you will play a role in helping to deliver the Council’s priorities, and legal requirements set out by the General Register Office for England and Wales. You will be responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and managing the statutory Registration Service and Customer Liaison functions, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
Your role will involve contributing to the strategic direction of the service, developing and implementing policies, managing stakeholder relationships, and overseeing performance and quality. You will also be responsible for fostering a high performing culture across the service, ensuring a customer focussed approach and a drive for continuous improvement, best practice and value for money.
To be successful, you will have experience of civil registration, front facing customer resolutions, and complaint management, along with experience of improving and modernising services. You will have a strong customer focus, with the customer experience at the heart of the services you deliver. You will also have a demonstrable track record of leading, developing and managing high performing teams.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Closing Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Phil Aspinall - Head of Customer Services at <a href="mailto:Phil.Aspinall@Knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Phil.Aspinall@Knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Hannah Turner - Customer Contact Manager at <a href="mailto:Hannah.Turner@Knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Hannah.Turner@Knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Registration and Customer Liaison Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



An exciting opportunity is now available within Wokingham Borough Council's Integrated Early Help Service as we look to recruit Early Help Workers to work within our busy team.
As an Early Help Worker, you will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children aged 0 to 18 years. You will manage a defined caseload and work with children, young people, and their families to reduce risks associated with poor outcomes for children, including pre-birth.&nbsp; As a lead professional, you will complete 'whole family' Early Help Assessments to gain an understanding of the children's and family's needs and develop a time-limited action plan to help the family achieve identified outcomes. This includes ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and modelling positive parenting and co-parenting.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Working closely with other support services, including Children's Social Care, Schools, Early Years, Health, and Domestic Abuse services to coordinate wrap around, strength-based support for families.</li>
<li>Taking a lead professional role in organising and chairing "Team Around the Family" meetings to ensure plans are effective and families are making progress with healthy change and increase resilience</li>
<li>To work closely with other professionals, including Early Years, schools and colleges, health and the voluntary sector to support joined up working and encourage sustainable change and ongoing support for families.</li>
</ul>
Candidate Requirements:
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<li>Experience of working with children (0 to 18yrs) and families.</li>
<li>Experience of managing a caseload of families with complex needs.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, be creative, resilient, and adaptable to change.</li>
<li>Essential to the work is a personal robustness to be able to cope with the demands of the role and an ethos of partnership and collaboration.</li>
<li>Daily use of a car and a full driving licence is also essential for this post.</li>
</ul>
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal conversation about the role, please contact&nbsp;Beccy Franklin&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk</a>or&nbsp;Jo Hewitt&nbsp;at<a href="mailto:jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.hewitt@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Monday 25th August 2025, 11pm
Interview date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Early Help Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>This is an exciting time to join our Growth Hub Team!We are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated Business Adviser for the South Midlands Growth Hub, to give support and advise to businesses across the South Midlands region (Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, and Northamptonshire).&nbsp;This will include supporting clients through advice, provision of information, diagnostics and brokerage, referrals and introductions to other support organisations as appropriate. At any given time, you could be supporting businesses with securing external funding, contingency planning, marketing and commercialisation support, action planning growth ambitions, ambitions towards net zero, and staff and skills retention.&nbsp;The South Midlands Growth Hub provides free business support and advice, access to grant funding, and an extensive resource library to businesses across Bedfordshire and Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.&nbsp;This role is part of a job share opportunity for 22.2 hours per week.Interviews will be held on: Monday 8 September 2025<h2>Additional information</h2>You will have excellent communication skills and experience of building strong working relationships with a wide range of partners and businesses across the region.&nbsp;Be able to demonstrate specialist business knowledge including business life cycle, financial management, marketing and sales, pricing and product/service validation, change/transformation management. As well as a strong understanding of the issues and opportunities businesses face including resilience, growth, and investment.&nbsp;You’ll use your professional expertise and knowledge to support the delivery of the Growth Hub programmes including 1-1 business support, grant support, workshops&nbsp;and events and potential future support programmes.You will need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment and have&nbsp;a positive approach to challenges.You will be able to smoothly manage processes and discussions whilst being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’ with solutions to support businesses.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Southport Learning Trust is a growing and dynamic Trust consisting of seven schools. At present our family consists of six secondary and two primary schools- Bedford Primary School, Birkdale High School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School and Stanley High School.
The governors are seeking to recruit a Lunchtime supervisor. Working as part of a team, duties will include; the supervision of students using the dining and packed lunch areas during lunchtime – 12:00 to 13:30 and maintaining the cleanliness of these areas whilst student enjoy their food.
Southport Learning Trust is committed to the wellbeing of all staff through continued professional development and a comprehensive Employee Wellbeing Assistance Programme.
Employee benefits include-
Generous local government pension scheme Staff wellbeing package, cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and mileage expenses for travel
For a full overview of the role please refer to the job description.
Closing Date for Applications: 17th August 2025
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974</a>
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.
A copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

Lunchtime Supervisor

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Day Opportunity Co-ordinator to join our team. We support our individuals to live the life they choose, champion 'ordinary life' and feel part of our local community.About the jobSalary: £32,597 - £35,412 Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Contract Length: Fixed term contract, until 31/08/2027 Location: The Laurels, RustingtonAs a Day Opportunity Coordinator you will: <ul>
<li>Support the senior team in managing the daily operation of the Hub. This will include, directing staff, completing everyday assessments, liaising with families and people who access the service.</li>
<li>Bring a passion, or skill to the team that you can spark some excitement with the people we care for it can be anything at all from expressive dance to karaoke or art. We are always looking to inspire people &amp; would love to see what you could bring to the team.</li>
<li>Listen to people and treat all our individuals with respect, kindness and dignity.</li>
<li>Have a strong focus on maintaining those who use the service independence and having control over their care.</li>
<li>Be a team player with energy and enthusiasm to lead and motivate staff.</li>
<li>Build trust with partners and family members to promote positive work, whilst offering realistic outcomes for people accessing the service.</li>
</ul>About The LaurelsThe Laurels was refurbished in 2021, it has a variety of areas supporting people to build skills in various ways.* Accessible training kitchen which supports people with retaining independence and developing new skills * Sensory suite providing opportunity to stimulate and engage people's different senses * Themed sessions celebrating traditions and cultures across the world * Quiz and games to support and stimulate people's mental and physical health * Computer suite supporting people to learn new skills in a safe environment * Café and relaxing lounge area to maintain and develop independence skills such as preparing drinks and socialising with othersWhy not have a look at our dedicated <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/careers-in-adults-residential-services-day-opportunities-and-shared-lives/" target="_blank">Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage</a> to learn more about the difference you can make!Reward and benefitsOur values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually.</li>
<li>Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme.</li>
<li>Eligible for the Blue Light Card.</li>
<li>Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave.</li>
<li>Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.</li>
<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.</li>
<li>A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.</li>
</ul>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Key Skills<ul>
<li>Understand the needs of the people you will be supporting. You will be a champion of coproduction and strength-based approaches in social care.</li>
<li>Demonstrate compassion for the person's situation and be able to identify, develop and apply practical solutions.</li>
<li>You will embed 'ordinary life' principles in daily practice and help and support staff, people accessing Day Opportunities.</li>
<li>Be a champion and lead in designated areas of daily practice, for example support planning, risk assessment and positive risk taking etc.</li>
<li>Communicate clearly with the people accessing the service and participate in conversations with all stakeholders. You will be able to adapt language appropriately as required.</li>
<li>Negotiate and manage priorities, expectations and responses to ensure that people's needs are met.</li>
<li>You will have some knowledge of local and national resources and be able to direct people to specific agencies and professionals.</li>
<li>Competent with your IT skills and a willingness to incorporate technology into service delivery.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/or experience<ul>
<li>Minimum of 4 GCSE's including English Language and Maths/equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience in a social care setting or similar service</li>
<li>Lead Practitioner in Care or equivalent - Level 4 is desirable. If you do not have this qualification, you will begin this within the first 6 months in role.</li>
<li>Post holder will hold a UK full driving license - Desirable
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</ul>For a full detailed list of the Skills and experience required for this role please refer to the <a href="http://teamspace.westsussex.gov.uk/teams/hroc/Shared%20Documents/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profiles%20A-D/Day%20Opportunity%20Coordinator%20Job%20Description.pdf" target="_blank">Job Description</a>.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05875.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Tania Reynolds (Registered Manager) at <a href="mailto:tania.reynolds@westsussex.gov.uk" target="_blank">tania.reynolds@westsussex.gov.uk</a> for an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rachael Doolan (Resourcing Advisor) at How to ApplyUpload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

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