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We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Ty TredomenTeam: Childrens Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,551 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.We are looking for a Social Worker to join Risca Locality Team. The team are responsible for undertaking assessments of need, Child Protection Investigations, PLO and Care Proceedings.The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents and putting into place appropriate interventions.You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.</li><li>Social Workers qualifying after 1 April 2016 are required to complete the Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first three years of practice.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver/Amy Davies on 07789371545/ 01443 873572 or email <a href="mailto:silver@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">silver@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:daviea38@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">daviea38@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Social Worker

We are recruiting a Team Leader at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.Team: Council Tax Recovery This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £31,537 - £34,434 and offer access to training and development opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly in a busy customer facing service area and to provide support across the wider Council Tax and Business Rates Team.The postholder will assist Senior Officers in carrying out the Council Tax recovery and enforcement processes to maximise Council Tax collection, and will have day-to day line management responsibility for managing the Council Tax Recovery Team, providing appropriate training and development opportunities.Key duties will include maximising Council Tax collection, responsibility for post liability order actions, deal with complex arrears cases, and administer various insolvency actions that may apply to Council Tax debts, i.e. bankruptcies, insolvency practitioners by submitting insolvency claims and preparing write-off reports.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>5 GCSEs Grade A*-C including Mathematics and English Language or equivalent relevant qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework which require the same level of ability in Mathematics and English Language.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of Council Tax recovery and enforcement regulations and relevant case law, including insolvency processes.</li><li>IT literate and able to effectively use various software packages.</li><li>Experience of dealing with customer enquiries and complaints and liaising with external organisations. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean O`Donnell/ Claire O'Brien on 01443 864013/ 01443 864017 or email <a href="mailto:odonns@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">odonns@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:obriec@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">obriec@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. This role requires a basic check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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We are recruiting a Community Support Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 17.5 Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent Location: Links Day Services - Working from the base and within the local Communities of Caerphilly County Borough CouncilTeam: Provider Services This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £13,526 - £14,672 and offer access to training and development opportunities. It takes a special kind of person to undertake the role of a Community Support Worker. Is this you?Are you caring, reliable, motivated and friendly? Then ask yourself: -Do I want to work with people and make a difference to their lives from the support I give?Do I see myself as a people person?Can I support people to achieve their personal outcomes?Would I like to be part of a team whose aim is to make people feel happy and fulfilled?If you can answer "yes" to these questions, then you have the qualities that we are looking for to be part of our team.We are currently looking to recruit a part-time permanent Community Support Workers to work in the Links Community Resource Base which provides a day service for Adults with Learning Disabilities who have Autism and Behaviours that can Challenge.The main purpose of the role is to support the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of Individuals using a person-centred approach to promote choice and independence whilst making peoples' days enjoyable and meaningful.This role requires the successful applicant to be able and confident to undertake Positive Behaviour Management training that requires physical interventions.The service is working towards providing weekend and early evening support and you will be required to work on a rota basis as and when required.17.5 hours per week (35 hours over 2 weeks)Week 1 - 21 hours (Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday)Week 2 - 14 hours (Thursday &amp; Friday)These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Level 2 or 3 qualification in Care on the Credit and Qualifications Framework or the commitment and ability to attain the qualification within 1 year of appointment (subject to availability of training).</li><li>The ability to assist with personal care and hygiene while respecting an individual’s privacy and dignity.</li><li>Experience within a learning disability setting.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Esther Jenkins on 01495 201254 or email <a href="mailto:JENKIE4@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">JENKIE4@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> / Rhay Duggan on 07546655159 or email <a href="mailto:DUGGAR@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">DUGGAR@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Community Support Worker

Administrative Assistant Level 1Grade – NJC Grade 3 SCP04Fixed term for 1 year in the first instance.32.5 hours and Term time only 38 weeks8.15am – 12pm, 12.30pm to 3.15pm. Monday to FridayTo start as soon as possible (pending recruitment and safeguarding checks), likely mid October.The Governing Body of Cwmcarn Primary School is seeking to appoint a Clerk. An approachable, reliable and professional person is required for undertaking this demanding but rewarding role within the school office.Cwmcarn Primary is a happy, friendly community school. The school had a very strong ESYYN inspection in September 2024 and also includes 3 local authority resources bases. The school clerk has an important role, central to all aspects of school life. Previous Admin experience is essential. Efficient organisational skills, excellent IT skills and the ability to welcome pupils, parents and visitors to our school are essential. The clerk is required to support the Headteacher is all aspects of the administration of running the school. Other tasks include managing the website and cashless catering. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant must have a flexible attitude, work positively as part of our team and enjoy working in an environment with the children, including children with complex needs.To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Beard-Robbins, Head Teacher on 01495 270494.Application forms can be requested from the school office please ring 01495 270494 or email <a href="mailto:cwmcarnprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">cwmcarnprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Completed application form need to be returned to the school.Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 18th September 2025.Shortlisting will take place on Friday 19th September 2025.Interviews will talk place Monday 22nd September 2025.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is advertised in English only as it has been categorised as one where Welsh language skills are not necessary.





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 6 monthsThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Do you have the passion, expertise, and leadership skills to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children? We are seeking an&nbsp;exceptional and highly experienced social worker&nbsp;to join us as a&nbsp;CP Lead Practitioner&nbsp;— a pivotal role at the heart of safeguarding and child protection in our community.As our CP Lead Practitioner, you will be the&nbsp;recognised expert&nbsp;in complex child protection cases, using your in-depth knowledge, professional authority, and multi-agency experience to ensure children at risk of significant harm are safeguarded and supported. This role offers you the opportunity to not only hold and manage your own complex caseload, but also to mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, shaping the quality and direction of our child protection work. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead by example as the go-to specialist for child protection within the team and across partner agencies.</li><li>Manage a caseload of complex, high-risk child protection cases.</li><li>Co-work with and support social workers and other staff, enhancing decision-making in safeguarding processes.</li><li>Chair key multi-agency meetings, ensuring that every voice is heard and outcomes are focused on the best interests of the child.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Children’s Services, external agencies, and community partners to deliver joined-up, effective support.</li><li>Influence service development by contributing to policies, new initiatives, and national best practice.</li><li>Champion Restorative Practice and embed it in daily practice and decision-making.</li><li>Keep up to date with legislation, practice developments, and Social Work England requirements. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for someone with&nbsp;significant experience and professional credibility&nbsp;in child protection work, including: <ul><li>Substantial experience supporting looked after children, foster carers, and children on child protection plans.</li><li>A proven track record in managing complex legal proceedings and supervising teams.</li><li>Strong skills in conflict resolution, communication, and multi-agency collaboration.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of child care legislation and safeguarding frameworks.</li><li>Confidence in leading, influencing, and chairing high-level meetings.</li><li>Ability to travel locally and nationally as required.</li></ul>This is a public facing role so you'll be able to show off your fluency in spoken English<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1604856&amp;ptId=11742" target="_blank">download: Lead Child Protection Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1604857&amp;ptId=11742" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Lead Child Protection Practitioner

THERAPEUTIC &amp; EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICE (TESS) GR6 - £52,431.00 to £64,811.00: (with market supplement) up to £72,311.00 (depending on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Clinical Psychologist, with significant experience of working with childhood trauma and attachment-related difficulties, to join our Therapeutic and Emotional Support Service (TESS) for care experienced children &amp; young people. This new post will expand our existing service provision to support care leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Post qualification training in attachment and trauma informed approaches and models of therapy (or an enthusiasm to develop knowledge/skills in this area) are desirable.TESS is a well-resourced and growing service that provides a wide range of support services to children and young people (up to age 25yrs) open to Birmingham Children’s Trust, their parents/carers and their professional network. We work in partnership with local mental health, education and community-based services to ensure support is appropriate to meet need. The post holder will:<ul> <li>Join a friendly, supportive, and highly regarded multi-disciplinary team of clinical psychology, systemic family therapy, play therapy, and other therapeutic social workers. </li> <li>Have a wide range of approaches and models (e.g. DDP, CBT, DBT, etc) are utilised within the service. </li> <li>Whilst working in accordance with the best available evidence base, evidence informed innovative and creative ways of working are also encouraged.</li></ul>This population can present with a wide range of needs resulting from significant experiences of abuse, neglect, significant attachment disruption, separation, loss, marginalisation, disadvantage and social isolation. Presenting needs can include emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties, mental health issues, neurodevelopmental differences along with learning or executive functioning difficulties and high risk. This work can be pressured and emotionally challenging at times, but also very rewarding. Birmingham is a ‘super diverse’ city and a broad range of diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented in our workforce and in those we support. The post holder will: <ul> <li>Undertake a broad range of duties including: specialist assessment, developing shared formulations in complex presentations.</li> <li>Delivering therapeutic interventions (individual, dyadic, family and/or in groups), consultation, teaching and training.</li> <li>Liaison with partner agencies as well as undertaking supervision, service development, service evaluation and research where appropriate.</li></ul>If you are a team player who is passionate and experienced in developing and delivering services for care experienced and/or UASC young people, we would love to hear from you. TESS will provide you with access to training, regular clinical, professional and management supervision, and on-going support. You will also have opportunities to link with other psychologists across the Trust for peer support.In order to be considered for this role please include a supporting statement and CV that demonstrates how you meet the competencies required as outlined in the attached person specification. For more information please contact:Lee Vince, TESS Head of Service or: <a href="mailto:Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or Dr Marie Kershaw, Consultant Clinical Psychologist: <a href="mailto:Marie.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Marie.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 14th October 2025We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Principal Clinical Pyschologist

Healthy, Safe, Behaviours (HSB) Team – Supporting young people with Harmful Sexual Behaviour £52,431.00 to £64,811.00: (with market supplement) up to £72,311.00 (depending on experience) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Psychologist to join our Healthy Safe Behaviours Team (HSB). This newly configured service supports children and young people (7 to 17 years), open to Birmingham Children’s Trust, who present with harmful sexual behaviour. The team adopt a multi-agency approach, supporting Early Help, Safeguarding, Children in Care and Youth Justice Services; delivering bespoke and tailored interventions and programmes of education and support.We are looking for a Principal Psychologist, with significant experience working with children and young people with presentations relating to harmful sexual behaviour, offending, and who may also have histories of early adversity, childhood trauma &amp;/or significant attachment disruption. This new role will work alongside the operational team manager to provide clinical leadership for the ongoing development and delivery of this service in accordance with the evidence base and current best practice guidance. The successful candidate will:<ul> <li>Carry out specialist assessments, formulation and deliver psychological interventions to children, young people, families &amp;/or caregivers. </li> <li>They will lead on the development of risk screening and management planning and support the escalation of mental health concerns where appropriate. </li> <li>A significant proportion of this role will include working with the professional network around the child/young person; providing psychological consultation, developing shared formulations of complex needs/presentations, contributing to safety plans, teaching and training and clinical supervision. </li> <li>The role will also have opportunities for service development, innovative and creative ways of working, routine service evaluation and research as required. </li></ul>Post qualification training in trauma informed approaches and experience in supporting others in trauma informed care (or enthusiasm to develop this knowledge/skills) is desirable. This work can be pressured and emotionally challenging at times, but can also be very rewarding. Birmingham is a ‘super diverse’ city and a broad range of diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented in our workforce and in those we support. If you are a team player, with strengths in multi-agency and partnership working, who is passionate and experienced in developing and delivering high quality and effective services for this population, we would love to hear from you. We will provide you with access to training, regular clinical, professional and management supervision, and on-going support. You will also have opportunities to link with other psychologists across the Trust for peer support.In order to be considered for this role please include a supporting statement and CV demonstrating how you meet the competencies required as outlined in the attached person specification. For more information, please contact Lee Vince, TESS &amp; HSB Head of Service on <a href="mailto:Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Vince@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or Dr Marie Kershaw, Consultant Clinical Psychologist: <a href="mailto:Marie.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Marie.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025Interviews will take place on: Monday 13th October 2025 We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Principal Psychologist (Clinical or Forensic) 

About the role: We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.As a Recruitment HR Advisor for Birmingham Children’s Trust, you will be required to deliver an effective recruitment and operational service that ensures a positive and effective experience is received by all.About you<ul> <li>You will have excellent communication skills and be the first point of contact for all recruitment enquiries and will be required to support candidates and managers through the onboarding process in an efficient and timely manner.</li></ul><ul> <li>You should have a good understanding of recruitment related employment law matters and have a broad operational experience of delivering a quality recruitment service. </li></ul><ul> <li>Previous experience of using HR/Payroll systems; along with strong team working skills are essential. </li></ul><ul> <li>You must be competent and confident in using all MS Office platforms ; have excellent organisational skills coupled with the ability to prioritise your work to meet deadlines; whilst remaining detailed focused in this fast-paced environment. </li></ul>The role will be part of a strong, supportive team where you can further develop your professional skills.For informal enquires please contact <a href="mailto:Melissa.mcpherson@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Melissa.mcpherson@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Interviews week commencing 6th October Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Recruitment HR Advisor

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About the Role:
Hackney Council is looking for a&nbsp;skilled, enthusiastic and experienced individual to join as a Strategic Finance Manager within the Housing and Regeneration Finance Team.&nbsp;The post holder will be the lead finance officer in the directorate, responsible for providing strategic high level financial advice and support to senior management. You will work closely with the Assistant Director of Finance to set robust controls, all at a time of real economic challenge in the public sector.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of Housing Finance particularly Capital and Housing Delivery to provide the level of leadership and support required in this senior position, including knowledge of the challenges affecting the service area and the Council as a whole and the strategies being applied to address them. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the strategic management of the directorate, financial management, including financial strategies, revenue and capital budgets, the accounts, financial systems and financial information to Members and third parties. All of these will involve working closely with staff in the Regeneration, Economy and Housing Delivery including the Director. You will also directly manage a team of two and any apprentices allocated to the team.
To flourish in this role, you will need to build relationships and understand the business needs with broader financial objectives. You need to be part CCAB qualified or have extensive accounting experience with a solid understanding of local government Housing Finance, Capital and Housing Development.
Hackney has a proud track record of financial stability and innovation in service delivery. We are looking for someone who can build on that success and help us go further in transforming the way we use resources, make systems smarter, and ensure every pound we spend has purpose.
In return, you’ll be part of an inclusive, ambitious organisation that invests in its people. You’ll benefit from flexible working, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to help shape the future of public services in one of the UK’s most exciting urban boroughs.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Julie Curtis, Assistant Director of Finance - Housing and Regeneration,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:julie.curtis@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">julie.curtis@hackney.gov.uk</a>
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;17 Sept&nbsp;2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/C 07 October&nbsp;2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>








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Strategic Finance Manager

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About the Role and Requirements
Woodberry Down is one of the largest estate regeneration programmes in Europe, providing around 6,000 new homes, plus parks, shops and public facilities alongside the stunning Woodberry Wetlands. The Council is delivering this ambitious programme in partnership with local residents, community organisations, Berkeley Homes and Notting Hill Genesis.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Finance Manager for the Woodberry Down Regeneration Scheme to play a crucial role in ensuring good financial management, supporting land assembly initiatives, and facilitating full cost recovery of council expenses. The role will sit in the Housing and Regeneration Finance Team but will work closely with the Woodberry Down Regeneration Team - particularly the Head of Regeneration.
We’re looking for someone who has local authority development finance experience&nbsp;and is a&nbsp;CCAB-qualified accountant.&nbsp;Knowledge of the practical operation of complex, large scale Development Agreements, and phased regeneration projects would also be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
Support delivery of sound financial management, including recording and evidencing land assembly and relevant costs, to enable full cost recovery.
- Ensure cost reclaim from the Development Partner (Berkley Homes) is kept up&nbsp; &nbsp;to date.
- Provide information and assurance for viability test inputs, collaborating closely with the regeneration team.
- Assist with land assembly budget setting.
- Conduct monthly budgeting and reporting for both capital and revenue.
- Prepare quarterly accounts for sites subject to CPO indemnity agreements.
- Possess a basic understanding of development finance and the operation of Woodberry Down and/or large Regeneration Schemes
- Review and provide comments on the regeneration team's financial propositions.
Hackney has a proud track record of financial stability and innovation in service delivery. We are looking for someone who can build on that success and help us go further in transforming the way we use resources, make systems smarter, and ensure every pound we spend has purpose.
In return, you’ll be part of an inclusive, ambitious organisation that invests in its people. You’ll benefit from flexible working, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to help shape the future of public services in one of the UK’s most exciting urban boroughs.
This is also an exciting opportunity to be a part of the transformative regeneration programme and partnership, delivering high quality new homes and exemplary place making.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Julie Curtis, Assistant Director of Finance - Housing and Regeneration&nbsp;<a href="mailto:julie.curtis@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">julie.curtis@hackney.gov.uk</a>
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications: 17 September 2025 (22:59)
Interview &amp; Assessment date: 02 October 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>







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Strategic Finance Manager - Woodberry Down Regeneration

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Like all of us here at Barnsley, you will care about children young people and their education. So you’ll relish this opportunity to play a part in ensuring pupils attend school regularly in order to achieve their full potential. At a time of exciting change, you will support the service in working with partner agencies, our schools and academies to improve attendance and reduce exclusions across the borough.
In Barnsley we want all children, young people and families to benefit from the opportunities that a great childhood brings. A range of experiences and learning opportunities can help to give children and young people the best start in life and adulthood.
The Great Childhoods Ambition is our commitment to improving the lives and futures of our children and young people. We'll support them to have a great childhood and ensure they feel they&nbsp;belong, and can&nbsp;explore,&nbsp;dream,&nbsp;grow&nbsp;and&nbsp;connect. We want to ensure every child is in school, everyday
Barnsley Council focuses on creativity, ambition and people. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything we do. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money. The changes are clear to see - from new businesses and jobs, to improving school results and to museums being recognised for their community engagement.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shape a better future with us
Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.
Your role in our journey
As a Systems Coordinator Officer for the Education Welfare Service, you will have the opportunity to support the shaping of service delivery to improve attendance in education across the borough. You will be responsible for supporting the coordination of systems that assist the operational performance of the Education Welfare service in fulfilling it’s statutory and non-statutory functions. By working alongside the team you will support the service in gathering, recording and tracking information to ensure systems and process run efficiently and effectively. You will work in collaboration with the management team to engage schools and academies in providing complete and timely information to support the service in meeting the legal requirements of it’s statutory processes whilst supporting the service in aligning service delivery and objectives to support Barnsley’s vision of a brighter future and the 2030 plan to transform our borough into the place of possibilities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What you’ll need
To join us, you’ll need a level 3 qualification in a related discipline and be committed to continued professional development. You will have experience of working with a range of computer applications and have practical experience of dealing with enquiries from the public and our partners. You will be skilled in building working relationships with internal and external partners, you will be skilled in communicating effectively with parents and partners. You will have proven ability to organise and document scheduled meetings.
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential, so we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether that’s training to be a leader, or learning flexibly online.
Apply
To achieve your ambitions while shaping a bright future for our communities, apply now.

Systems Coordinator Officer

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The Place Making Officer is a key operational role within the Programme and Place team at Barnsley Council.
You will be part of a team that will run traditional and specialist markets in the Principal Towns, coordinating promotional events and commercial activity in Barnsley Town Centre and Principal Towns, and monitoring and enforcing borough-wide street trading.
This role will work closely with independent traders and support them to start, grow, and establish their businesses in urban centres across the borough, contributing to the vitality and vibrancy of Barnsley Town Centre and the high streets in the Principal Towns.
About the Post:
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<li>You will contribute to economic growth in the borough’s urban centres through active place making, which includes Barnsley Town Centre and high streets in the borough’s Principal Towns (Cudworth, Goldthorpe, Hoyland, Penistone, Royston, and Wombwell).</li>
<li>You will undertake operational management of outdoor markets and events in the Principal Towns; promotions and commercial activity in Barnsley Town Centre and the Principal Towns, and boroughwide street trading activity.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will proactively carry out on a daily basis; inspections, customer liaison and administrative duties, and ensure that place making activities are regulated, enforced and developed e.g. ensuring traders have appropriate permissions and insurance.</li>
<li>You will collect rents and charges, and input, check and maintain accurate records, correspondence and IT systems to support the effective operation of outdoor markets, street trading, events, promotions, and commercial activity.</li>
<li>You will assist in resolving complex queries, issues and disputes ensuring a seamless service as well as providing advice, guidance and information, including dealing with complaints and difficult customers.</li>
<li>You will undertake manual tasks, following health and safety guidance, in order to facilitate day to day operations, such as erecting gazebos, lifting stall weights and moving and assembling trestle tables.</li>
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What we Offer:&nbsp;
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<li>A supportive and inclusive work culture where your contributions are valued, and your ideas are heard.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and advancement, with access to training programs and mentorship initiatives.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, and weekend-working enhancements.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with independent businesses and community groups.</li>
<li>A proactive work ethic and positive mindset with a passion for driving positive change within the town centre and high streets in the Principal Towns.</li>
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Contact Suzanne Burton on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:suzanneburton@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">suzanneburton@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to arrange an informal discussion and apply online at <a href="http://www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.barnsley.gov.uk/jobs</a>

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LAC Health BSO – 21 hours – Weds - Fri&nbsp;
Duties to include:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Checking database for Barnsley Children coming into care
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deal with Out of Area requests for Initial Health Assessments
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Processing of Review Health Assessments / Initial Health Assessments
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Checking generic e-mail inbox and deal with e-mails / enquiries
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Booking children medicals by liaising with Paediatricians
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Update tracker
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Use Mosaic and SystmOne databases
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Produce reports from tracker for weekly meeting
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Liaising with named nurse for Health
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chasing of missing information
What will you need?
You will&nbsp;hold a level&nbsp;2&nbsp;qualification, have a business support background&nbsp;or a keen&nbsp;interest in&nbsp;developing within this area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Applicants should be aware that there&nbsp;may be&nbsp;exposure to emotionally charged information in connection with vulnerable children/adults&nbsp;and a level of personal resilience is required.&nbsp;&nbsp;Support is provided&nbsp;via regular one to one meetings&nbsp;and de-briefings.&nbsp;
You will be flexible in your approach&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure the overall service&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;are achieved, be an excellent team player, have a ‘can do’ attitude and willing to make a solid contribution to the smooth running of the service.&nbsp;
In return, you will be&nbsp;joining&nbsp;an&nbsp;award-winning&nbsp;Council, which is&nbsp;supportive,&nbsp;forward thinking and proactively develops its workforce&nbsp;in a positive environment&nbsp;enabling everyone&nbsp;to be the best&nbsp;they&nbsp;can be.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For an informal chat please email&nbsp;Justine Hibberd&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Justinehibberd@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Justinehibberd@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Vicki jackson&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vickijackson2@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">vickijackson2@barnsley.gov.uk</a>

Business Support Officer - Children's Services

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We’re&nbsp;excited to be recruiting an Employment and Volunteer Support Worker&nbsp;here in Barnsley, the place of possibilities.&nbsp;
We are a double award winning, high performing Council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some&nbsp;truly impressive&nbsp;outcomes in our communities. This is why we were awarded Council of the year 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and the Municipal Journal (MJ)&nbsp;
Our excellent Supported Employment and Volunteering Service has been a key part of our win,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;so proud of what we have achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.&nbsp;
We want every person with a learning barrier to achieve their full potential by having the opportunity to work or volunteer in the local area. We work with local employers and voluntary organisations to create opportunities that will achieve positive and sustainable outcomes for the people we support.&nbsp;
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, committed individual to join our supportive team and help to provide the&nbsp;very best&nbsp;outcomes for vulnerable adults in Barnsley&nbsp;in line with&nbsp;the SEQF 5 stage model&nbsp;of Supported Employment&nbsp;
As an Employment and Volunteer Support Worker&nbsp;your function will be to provide job coaching&nbsp;in a workplace setting&nbsp;to enable candidates to become&nbsp;independent in their roles. You will ideally have experience of working with people with learning disabilities,&nbsp;difficulties&nbsp;or neurodiversity&nbsp;or&nbsp;with&nbsp;other vulnerable groups.&nbsp;You may also support people with job searching, cv writing or employability skills&nbsp;helping them&nbsp;identify&nbsp;suitable opportunities. You will work&nbsp;as part&nbsp;of a team to contribute to&nbsp;assessment and action planning&nbsp;as part of the&nbsp;candidates&nbsp;journey.&nbsp;
You will need a level 2 qualification.&nbsp;
You’ll&nbsp;be required to have an enhanced DBS check. If you live overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country you have live in. If you&nbsp;experience difficulty&nbsp;in obtaining an overseas criminal record check, please <a href="mailto:emaildbs@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">emaildbs@barnsley.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please make sure you view the job profile for this role, as&nbsp;you'll&nbsp;need to&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;how you meet the required criteria in your application form.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In certain circumstances, Pensions Regulations may reduce pension payments of those who return to work within local government service. If&nbsp;you're&nbsp;in receipt of a pension before starting your employment with Barnsley Council, this may affect your pension entitlements - please&nbsp;get in touch with&nbsp;the relevant Pensions Authority for advice.&nbsp;
We’re&nbsp;an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;receive great pay, generous holiday entitlement, an excellent pension scheme and development opportunities.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;a family friendly organisation and support employees to work flexibly and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;a healthy work life balance. We encourage discussions around working hours and patterns.&nbsp;There’s&nbsp;so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.&nbsp;
To find out more about joining our team at Barnsley Council and for help with your application, visit barnsley.gov.uk/Jobs.&nbsp;

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Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you possess the leadership skills and vision to guide a dynamic team? Join us as our Youth Operations Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping democratic opportunities for young people across Barnsley to become active citizens as part of our youth service developments.
About Us
Every child and young person in Barnsley deserves to have the best opportunities, have big ambitions and experience everything that a great childhood has to offer. For our older young people, this includes having access to opportunities that support their personal and social development and wider well-being that supports their journey into adolescence and equips them with the confidence, key skills and resilience to become successful adults in their own right.
The Local Authority’s Targeted Youth Support Service are a key partner in delivering services that are sufficient to meet the needs of our local young people and we are going through some exciting changes within the service to be able to respond to new and emerging priorities for young people and youth work both locally and nationally.
Our service provides support for young people through a youth work approach enabling them to:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unlock new skills and abilities through personal and social development programmes of activity and opportunities
·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Connect with their local community, influence positive change, become active citizens and make a difference through youth voice, participation and advocacy opportunities
We are a forward-thinking team dedicated to supporting young people in their journey toward personal growth, social participation, and future success. Our programmes include informal &nbsp;education, recreation and leisure opportunities, mentoring and social action, all rooted in our mission to empower youth to realise their full potential.
As Youth Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our youth services and programmes, specifically leading the Youth Voice and Participation Team within our wider service to ensure delivery meets the highest standards of quality and impact. You will manage staff, budgets, and logistical planning, all while maintaining a focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people and the expectations of our stakeholders and partners.
Contract type: Fixed term until 31.7.2027 to cover the secondment of the current postholder(s).

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We’re&nbsp;excited to be recruiting&nbsp;one&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;part time&nbsp;social&nbsp;worker&nbsp;(25.5&nbsp;hours)&nbsp;here&nbsp;in Barnsley&nbsp;to join&nbsp;our&nbsp;Adult&nbsp;Reviewing Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre, and some&nbsp;hugely impressive&nbsp;outcomes in our communities. This is why&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent&nbsp;adult social care service&nbsp;has been a key part of our win;&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;so proud of what&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;impressed. Are you?&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;the perfect time to join our excellent team.&nbsp;
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Making&nbsp;Safeguarding&nbsp;Personal&nbsp;(MSP),&nbsp;Mental Capacity Act 2005 legislation and be knowledgeable in understanding Human Rights 1998 and the Care Act 2014. You will have strong social work values that lead your practice with people helping them to achieve the best outcomes.&nbsp;The role will entail working with individuals, families, carers, and communities to enable them to make informed decisions, to promote independence, whilst working in a strengths-based approach.&nbsp;Utilising community resources and services such as reablement and telehealth care is also a key part of the role.
Your role in our journey
As a Social Worker in our&nbsp;Reviewing Team,&nbsp;you will be a relatable practitioner responding to situations with strengths-based practice at the heart of your work. You will&nbsp;have the opportunity as part of your review to&nbsp;develop creative and imaginative solutions to help people achieve positive outcomes which enable people to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;their independence and live a happier healthier life. With all the changes happening at Barnsley,&nbsp;there’s&nbsp;nowhere more exciting to improve your practice. Here,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;help individuals, families, carers,&nbsp;and communities to make the right decisions for a safer, more independent future. Along the way,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;make your own progress through training&nbsp;programs.&nbsp;
What&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need
To join us,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need to have a recognised social work&nbsp;qualification&nbsp;and be registered with Social Work England or waiting to be registered.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;bring some relevant experience of working with adults and be expected to produce&nbsp;high-quality&nbsp;assessments, collaborating with various agencies, and interpreting case law and legislation. Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, local and national policy issues, equal opportunity, and anti-oppressive practice are vital.&nbsp;We’ll&nbsp;expect you to be a skilled communicator and a flexible, creative practitioner; determined to make the most of this unique opportunity.&nbsp;
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.&nbsp;So,&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;created a&nbsp;development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;your ASYE training or training to be a leader within Adult&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Care.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Following the creation of a new Primary Pupil Referral Unit to be based at Fairlight Primary and Nursery School, The Central Hub needs dynamic and innovative Teaching Assistants to join our team. You will have to have the resilience and ability to work as part of a small team dedicated to supporting our young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties to help overcome their barriers to learning and instil the skills that they need to succeed.Paid weeks per year: 47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date: As soon as possible&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>Your role will be:<ul>
<li>To work alongside the lead teacher and HLTA within the classroom to supports students with their learning, encouraging pupils to interact with others in the classroom and engage in activities led by the teacher.&nbsp;</li>
<li>To work under the supervision of the lead teacher and senior staff to understand the learning needs of pupils and ensure effective support in across the curriculum.&nbsp;</li>
<li>To support the development and maintenance of resources to assist in teaching.&nbsp;</li>
<li>To monitor progress of named students and provide feedback.&nbsp;</li>
<li>To support individual students and small groups in their learning.</li>
<li>To support students in their mainstream settings.</li>
<li>To take a whole site responsibility for an area of support.</li>
<li>To prepare, develop, maintain and deploy appropriate learning aids, materials and equipment, including ICT, to assist in teaching.</li>
</ul>Closing date: 14 September 2025Interview date:&nbsp;18/19 September 2025&nbsp;How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@chb.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@chb.org.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;01273 916594Website: <a href="https://chb.org.uk/" target="_blank">chb.org.uk</a> <h2>Additional 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.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe Central Hub is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to equality of opportunity. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Teaching Assistant Level C

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Technical Officer x 3 positions
Tackling fly tipping is a key priority for the Council and following recent changes &nbsp;the Environmental Enforcement Team are seeking three additional officers to join the expanding team. We are looking for forward thinking officers, who are able to problem solve, confident in speaking to people and able to carry out investigations.
Duties include investigating environmental crime such as fly-tipping and&nbsp; duty of care offences in residential and commercial settings.
The post holder will be responsible for gathering evidence, interviewing people, responding to customer concerns and working with other Council Services,&nbsp; partner agencies and neighbouring authorities as part of the role. They will take &nbsp;appropriate action in order to achieve the desired outcome including issuing statutory and fixed penalty notices and undertaking prosecutions.
The successful applicants will have a background knowledge of Environmental Legislation; be able to carry out an investigation, effectively communicate with members of the public and manage potentially confrontational situations.
A Confident and Connected Borough
Sefton is the northern borough of Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents.
Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.
You will be working in a diverse and exciting borough with a world renown racecourse and famous golf courses alongside National Trust nature reserves where people can enjoy a great work-life balance.&nbsp; With excellent transport links Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool and Manchester.
Sefton is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
Equal Opportunities
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
Povisonal Interview date 6th October 2025

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About UsWe have an exciting opportunity within our Residential Service, for a Registered Manager who will be dual registered across two of our smaller homes.Blue Cove is a 3-bed short-term assessment home that provides support to children at times of crisis or significant periods of change in their lives. This home offers support and care to children aged 12-18 who present with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, often due to family breakdown and early childhood trauma. These children are often at risk in the community and as such, it is our goal to keep them safe from harm whilst we work with partner agencies to find a suitable placement or to support them to reintegrate into their previous or a new setting.Staff support children through building positive relationships and role modelling. Children will be encouraged to partake in a range of activities, both in and outdoors to build upon their confidence and resilience. Blue Cove is a fast-paced, exciting home to work in, providing exceptional care and support for children.Green Waves is a new 1-2 bed home within our service that cares for children up to the age of 18 with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. To make sure children receive the right support and have a clear long-term plan, the home will function as a temporary emergency assessment home. The two homes are located close to one another, and the teams also support each other as needed.West Sussex County Council operates a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services for some of the most vulnerable and at-risk children and young people within the County, specifically our residential homes, which range from the provision of full-time care to short breaks. We aim to provide a stimulating and caring environment, within which the welfare of the children and young people we look after is promoted and at the forefront of childcare practice, enabling them to maximise their full potential.For more information, please visit our dedicated <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/" target="_blank">website</a>.About the RoleSalary: £57,597 - £61,115 per annum inclusive of the weekend working enhancement. On call payments made as and when worked. Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (full time), a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekend working and on call rotas. Contract: Permanent Location: WorthingAs a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of skilled professionals, ensuring compliance and day to day management of both Homes. This unique role will involve managing the teams to provide support, specifically to children who require additional help from their support circle to thrive.You will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures, the supervision of staff, and the maintenance of high standards of care. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring that the home is compliant with all relevant regulations and legislation. You will undertake the process to become the Registered Person for both sites, with our regulator Ofsted. You will be a passionate individual with excellent organisational skills and who can motivate a team to ensure they are offering high standards of support to children with a focus on consistency and aspirational outcomes and a "can do" attitude.We are looking for a driven professional with a child-centred approach and strong leadership and management skills, who is willing, able, and committed to helping children.Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working in a setting where they maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where children and young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible, and where the staff team are supported to learn, develop, succeed and enjoy their role.Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role: <ul><li>Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent qualification must be held.</li></ul><ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence others and negotiate positive outcomes.</li>
<li>Effective people management and performance management skills and the ability to provide support and direction to individuals and teams.</li>
<li>Robust financial management skills, with experience managing a limited budget and contributing to the management of a wider service budget.</li>
<li>Ability and experience with challenging existing practices and identify innovative solutions within statutory requirements</li>
<li>Ability to effectively manage the time and priorities of self and others.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret and act on complex information and to produce high quality documents with limited guidance.</li>
<li>Ability to use IT software to a professional standard for general office duties, e.g. Report writing and undertaking research.</li>
</ul><ul>
<li>Significant experience of dealing with a diverse range of complex situations while prioritising the wellbeing of children, understanding the issues affecting their behaviour and presentation.</li>
<li>Significant level of managerial experience within a position relevant to the residential care of children.</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 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. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive: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.How to ApplyThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05941To apply, upload your CV and application form explaining the skills 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.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, full employment history and an occupational 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.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.

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

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About UsWe have an exciting opportunity within our Residential Service, for a Registered Manager who will be dual registered across two of our smaller homes.Blue Cove is a 3-bed short-term assessment home that provides support to children at times of crisis or significant periods of change in their lives. This home offers support and care to children aged 12-18 who present with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, often due to family breakdown and early childhood trauma. These children are often at risk in the community and as such, it is our goal to keep them safe from harm whilst we work with partner agencies to find a suitable placement or to support them to reintegrate into their previous or a new setting.Staff support children through building positive relationships and role modelling. Children will be encouraged to partake in a range of activities, both in and outdoors to build upon their confidence and resilience. Blue Cove is a fast-paced, exciting home to work in, providing exceptional care and support for children.Green Waves is a new 1-2 bed home within our service that cares for children up to the age of 18 with a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural needs brought on by early childhood trauma and family breakup. To make sure children receive the right support and have a clear long-term plan, the home will function as a temporary emergency assessment home. The two homes are located close to one another, and the teams also support each other as needed.West Sussex County Council operates a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services for some of the most vulnerable and at-risk children and young people within the County, specifically our residential homes, which range from the provision of full-time care to short breaks. We aim to provide a stimulating and caring environment, within which the welfare of the children and young people we look after is promoted and at the forefront of childcare practice, enabling them to maximise their full potential.For more information, please visit our dedicated <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/" target="_blank">website</a>.About the RoleSalary: £57,597 - £61,115 per annum (inclusive of the weekend working enhancement). On call payments made as and when worked. Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (full time), a variety of shift patterns including evenings, weekend working and on call rotas. Contract: Permanent Location: WorthingAs a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of skilled professionals, ensuring compliance and day to day management of both Homes. This unique role will involve managing the teams to provide support, specifically to children who require additional help from their support circle to thrive. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures, the supervision of staff, and the maintenance of high standards of care. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring that the home is compliant with all relevant regulations and legislation. You will undertake the process to become the Registered Person for both sites, with our regulator Ofsted. You will be a passionate individual with excellent organisational skills and who can motivate a team to ensure they are offering high standards of support to children with a focus on consistency and aspirational outcomes and a "can do" attitude.We are looking for a driven professional with a child-centred approach and strong leadership and management skills, who is willing, able, and committed to helping children.Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working in a setting where they maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where children and young people are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible, and where the staff team are supported to learn, develop, succeed and enjoy their role.Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role: <ul><li>Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent qualification must be held.</li></ul><ul>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence others and negotiate positive outcomes.</li>
<li>Effective people management and performance management skills and the ability to provide support and direction to individuals and teams.</li>
<li>Robust financial management skills, with experience managing a limited budget and contributing to the management of a wider service budget.</li>
<li>Ability and experience with challenging existing practices and identify innovative solutions within statutory requirements</li>
<li>Ability to effectively manage the time and priorities of self and others.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret and act on complex information and to produce high quality documents with limited guidance.</li>
<li>Ability to use IT software to a professional standard for general office duties, e.g. Report writing and undertaking research.</li>
</ul><ul>
<li>Significant experience of dealing with a diverse range of complex situations while prioritising the wellbeing of children, understanding the issues affecting their behaviour and presentation.</li>
<li>Significant level of managerial experience within a position relevant to the residential care of children.</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 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. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive: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.How to ApplyThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05941To apply, upload your CV and application form explaining the skills 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.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, full employment history and an occupational 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.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.

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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.
Children's Residential Services seek to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Residential Child-care Officer to work in our Children's Home.
Role Requirements:&nbsp;
Good communication skills and to be able to engage with young people, parents/carers and professionals.
Recent relevant child-care experience in a paid or voluntary capacity.
NVQ 3 / 4 in Children and Young People and Families practitioner (Residential), or ability to work towards NVQ3.&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 23:59pm&nbsp;&nbsp;
Interview Date: 16th September 2025&nbsp;
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;
Jane Vowles <a href="mailto:Jane.Vowles@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jane.Vowles@knowsley.gov.uk</a> 07385 145753
Kelly Haworth-Preston <a href="mailto:Kelly.Haworth@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kelly.Haworth@knowsley.gov.uk</a> 07385 945057
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.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Residential Child Care Officer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Customer Services is one of the largest departments in Coventry City Council and are the front face of the organisation. &nbsp;We are usually the first port of call for customer enquiries across the council. &nbsp;Our fast-paced telephone teams deal with thousands of calls and emails a week, we have a dynamic Customer Service Centre with around 2500 visitors a week approaching us for a wide range of enquiries from paying their council tax to seeking help to access services and dedicated support teams who process bookings, timesheets and general administration work for the whole organisation.Joining Customer Services is a really good stepping stone into a long term career with the Council, depending on the role you are offered you will learn about other parts of the organisationWe want every single customer to have a positive experience when approaching the council and would welcome you being part of the team.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? Are you ready to drive innovation, streamline operations, and create standout internal customer experiences? Customer Services is looking for a dynamic leader to shape and deliver a bold support strategy that transforms how we work and connect with our internal service users.Within our team, people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle-management team; as a result, we would like to encourage people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.What We’re All AboutOur team is the engine behind smarter, more efficient services. From modernising administration to commercialising digital print and mail, we’re focused on delivering high-impact solutions that empower and delight colleagues and unlock new opportunities.Your MissionAs Organisational Support Lead, you’ll work with our managers to :<ul>
<li>Design and deliver a forward-thinking support strategy aligned to our Customer Service vision</li>
<li>Lead the adoption of automation and digital tools to improve service delivery</li>
<li>Develop and promote a compelling offer for our Digital Print &amp; Mail service</li>
<li>Collaborate with partners and teams to evolve services using data, technology, and best practices</li>
<li>Shape and manage our Executive Support function to ensure senior leaders thrive</li>
</ul>What You’ll Be Doing<ul>
<li>Championing digital self-service and building confidence in new systems</li>
<li>Driving performance and quality across all support functions</li>
<li>Using data to identify trends, improve workflows, and boost profitability</li>
<li>Promoting services through events, communications, and award &nbsp; &nbsp; submissions</li>
<li>Supporting senior stakeholders with expert guidance</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with financial and data protection standards</li>
<li>Deputising for the Head of Customer Service when needed</li>
</ul>What You’ll Bring<ul>
<li>Proven experience leading strategic change and digital transformation</li>
<li>Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop profitable service offers</li>
<li>Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills</li>
<li>A passion for inclusive leadership and continuous improvement</li>
<li>A degree in Business, Programme Management, Public Sector Management, or Marketing</li>
</ul>The closing date is midnight on the 9th September 2025. &nbsp;We’ll shortlist from there, and if you’re successful, we’ll invite you to the interview and an assessment centre. Assessments will take place on 1st and 2nd October 2025.If it would be helpful to talk things through in a bit more detail, then give Adrienne Bellingeri a call on 02476 971045.This post is fixed-term for 18 months.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? The job description will tell you all about the practical things we’re looking for, but if you talk to us, we’ll say it’s more than that:-<ul>
<li>Plate spinners, who thrive on lots going on, like making sense out of emerging agendas and enjoy being exposed to loads of different projects and activities. &nbsp;</li>
<li>People people, who love to get the best out of others recognise that they don’t have all the answers themselves but know how to work alongside people to find them. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborators actively seek opportunities to work across organisations and with partners to create innovative solutions and open their thinking up to external challenge.  &nbsp;</li>
<li>Problem solvers, who are creative and thoughtful, to help us reimagine not only how we support our residents and our organisation but who’ll push boundaries and not be afraid to try new things.  &nbsp;</li>
<li>Values people who will bring their hearts to work with them, who’ll genuinely care about doing the right things and creating a can-do culture. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Realists, pragmatists and survivors – this stuff is hard, and we won’t always get it right, so we need to work together to adapt, learn from our history and use it to inform our future, all while keeping going. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? &nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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Make a difference with St Helens Library Service
Are you enthusiastic and organised with good ICT skills and a passion for libraries? Can you lead a team of library staff and ensure excellent customer care?
St Helens Library Service is a modern library service that is vibrant, valued, excellent, responsive to customer needs and at the heart of local communities.
Our Library Supervisors contribute to the management, delivery and promotion of the Library Service, responsible for library staff, buildings and provision of an effective, welcoming library service to every customer.




Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>


Roles That Matter 
Based in Haydock library, this essential supervisor role will directly supervise a team of library assistants and oversee the planning, preparation and delivery of a wide ranging events programme for all ages.
Library Supervisors deliver class visits, Read &amp; Rhyme Time and Baby RhymeTime and train and supervise library assistants to undertake the functions of their role.
Library supervisors support the library book stock and performance management of the service including development and promotion of the library service and vital partnership work within the local community of Haydock.
Library Supervisors are required to work at all Library Service points across the borough depending on service need and be committed to equality of service and high standards of customer care.
St Helens Libraries provide a full induction programme with access to a wide range of training and development and an opportunity to be part of an excellent, award winning library service.
 
Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. 
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Library Supervisor - Haydock Library
To find out more and apply, go to <a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/</a>
Deadline Friday 12th September
St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles

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Making A Difference as A Highways &amp; Street Works Inspector in Highways &amp; Infrastructure
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join as a Road &amp; Street Works Operative within Highways Maintenance at St Helens, to help us drive forward and support the delivery of the Council’s ambitious strategy. We want you to be part of our new team that is tasked with making us a leading highway authority, efficiently managing, maintaining, and improving our network and supporting economic growth.
With a Capital programme exceeding £30m and some of the region’s biggest transport schemes underway, including the regeneration of the Town Centre and Earlestown, the highways service has never had a more integral role to play. To ensure these programmes of work are successfully delivered we are looking to bolster our Highway maintenance Team.
We are looking to recruit a Road &amp; Street Works Operative who will be required to assist the Highways Maintenance Team with all aspects relating to the management, improvement, and maintenance of the Highway.
They should be experienced in highways maintenance and possess the relevant skills to undertake a wide range of reactive maintenance activities such as tarmac, flagging, kerbing, and drainage repairs as well as other associated highway works i.e., installation of street furniture, ironwork, ancillary item.
Candidates must have a knowledge of Chapter 8 signing, lighting, and guarding regulations. NRSWA qualification would be desirable.
A current driving licence is essential. LGV (Category C) licence would be desirable.
 
Interested to Find Out More?
You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Geoff Caine, Highways Maintenance Manager on 01744 676733, or Gary Thompson, Engineer Reactive Highways Maintenance on 01744 676409.
 
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.





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Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. 
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles

Road & Street Works Operative

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents' every day. Through our Early Help Service, we will work with children, families, and young people to help ensure that every person is supported to achieve his or her potential. The foundations for mental health, emotional control, doing well in education and parenting ability are all set in place in the early years; the home surroundings, family life and parenting are all important factors in determining positive outcomes for children as they grow and develop.For more information about Children's Services, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/" target="_blank">Education, Children and Families</a>page and our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/social-care-and-health-information-for-professionals/children/early-help/early-help-services/" target="_blank">WSCC Health and Social Care</a> section of our website.For more information about working for West Sussex County Council (WSCC), please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/about-us/" target="_blank">WSCC About Us</a> page on our West Sussex County Council website.The OpportunitySalary: £48,226 to £51,356 per annum Working Pattern: Part Time (30 hours) Contract Length: Fixed Term until 31/11/2026. Location: Adur and WorthingEarly Help ensures that children and families receive accessible and co-ordinated support when they need it. This support ranges across a continuum from early identification and preventative approaches through to more targeted help where families are experiencing more complex or multiple difficulties. At every level support is designed to address and reduce the problems or challenges and prevent them getting worse.As a Team Manager, you will be expected to lead, supervise and provide oversight of a team that provides direct intervention to children, young people and families through targeted support, partnership working within the dedicated schools team, or lead a team that provides support to the Early Help Hub.You will lead the Dedicated Schools Team for Adur and Worthing, you will seek to develop a good understanding of the Adur and Worthing schools, to understand their needs and challenges and build a positive and trusting relationship between early help and schools. You will lead your team so that they can assess the needs of children, young people and families in order to access, coordinate and deliver the support they need to improve their outcomes and lived experience and prevent their difficulties becoming irreversible.You will play a key role in the Early Help leadership team in bringing your knowledge and expertise into the development of services. You will be responsible for ensuring policies and practice are adhered to through a number of quality assurance processes. You will work alongside peers across the directorate to work collaboratively to ensure the needs of children are met.Experience and SkillsKey Skills: <ul>
<li>Ability to anticipate problems, plan solutions and make sound pragmatic problem-solving decisions which will have a wider service impact, particularly in relation to providing a varied service, resource issues, partnership building (internally or externally) and the day-to-day management and direction of the team.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence the actions of others and communicate information which may be complex and contentious. Including the ability to negotiate solutions across wide areas of the business, manage conflict and successfully convince others of the need to take a specific course of action with a child first approach.</li>
<li>Effective people and performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and motivate and inspire the team to deliver quality professional practice.</li>
<li>Able to manage self, is self-aware and understands impact of work on self and others and responds constructively to situations. Understanding the need for emotional intelligence/resilience. Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to situations where others are in a stressful or anxious situation. Thorough understanding of the range of needs presented by children and families.</li>
<li>Ability to organise/prioritise work, co-ordinate a variety of tasks in a clear and logical way and meet agreed deadlines and outcomes without supervision.</li>
<li>Analytically minded with the ability to judge, analyse and interpret varied and highly complex situations to produce strategies over the long term e.g. interpret and solve issues by coordinating with multiple agencies across the county, such as schools, CAMHS, Adult Services, Social Care, Police, etc.</li>
</ul>Qualifications and/or experience: <ul>
<li>Post graduate professional qualification relevant either to management or to a professional service specialism (e.g. Social Work, Health, Early Education and Childcare, Community Development, Family Support); or equivalent level of significant experience demonstrating comprehensive application of the above levels of knowledge in a relevant setting.</li>
<li>Relevant chartered status of a professional body or equivalent high-level experience of involved practices.</li>
<li>Advanced theoretical knowledge of systems, procedures and policies in specialist areas e.g. child protection, data protection, relevant law, national guidance, risk management, health and safety, safeguarding, evidence-based practice of what works within family support.</li>
<li>Valid and full driving licence and access to a vehicle/ability to travel around the county independently.</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.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive: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 InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05930.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Rea Painter at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>, for issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>.To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter 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) 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.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced SWE Registration, DBS check, 5 years referencing 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.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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