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We work with very vulnerable children so we must ensure we maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.</p><p>You'll play a vital role in supporting families for them to spend quality time together. Our aim during family time is to promote a positive and meaningful time for children with their family. This could include offering support, guidance, and parenting advice or modelling positive interaction and behaviours.  Our family time workers are required to transport the children around the county and further afield. </p><p>This role will be based from The Old House in Lichfield.</p><p>You will be required to be be flexible with your working hours including early mornings, evening and weekends.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>This role supports families to spend quality time together when they can’t live together and supports children in getting to and from school where absolutely necessary and to and from their time with their families.</p><p>As a Sessional Worker, you will be required:</p><ul>\n<li>To facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or other family members.</li>\n<li>To coordinate arrangements for family time for children and their parents or other family members as directed by court.</li>\n<li>Transport children and young people to attend family time.</li>\n<li>Transport children to and from school.</li>\n<li>To provide parenting support and guidance during family time.</li>\n<li>To support the completion of accurate documentation, reports, and records in relation to children, young people, and families.</li>\n<li>To be available outside of traditional working patterns including evenings and weekends to provide support to children, families, and carers when it is needed.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>Children and their families are the centre of everything we do, and we’re looking for people to join us who have the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. .</p><p>As well as a passion for helping and supporting children and their families, you’ll need to have:</p><ul>\n<li>a minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families.</li>\n<li>Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families.</li>\n<li>Experience in the use of IT including Microsoft packages</li>\n<li>An understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development.</li>\n<li>An understanding of the key pieces of policies, guidance, and legislation which govern children’s social care.</li>\n<li>Have unrestricted use of a car and a driving licence.</li>\n<li>Be flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.</li>\n<li>The ability to effectively communicate with children, their families, and carers.</li>\n<li>The ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families, and carers.</li>\n<li>The ability to work effectively in conflict situations.</li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on the 22nd April.</strong></p><p>For further information, please contact Cherry Fowler on email at <a href=\"mailto:cherry.fowler@Staffordshire.gov.uk\">cherry.fowler@Staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-02T15:12:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/56f5db45-42b0-409e-9f84-2d2102910b4e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e8fa587c-4477-4072-863c-9ea0e612e039","title":"Land Drainage Engineer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Lichfield","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you looking for an exciting development opportunity in the Council in the Flood Risk Management Team? </p><p>You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of disciplines including; highways, planning, environmental and emergency planning disciplines and with various external partners.</p><p>Our Flood Risk service has a proven track record and is nationally recognised for its work and excellent achievement of delivering priorities including the provision of a flood risk management service to a number of neighbouring Lead Local Flood Authorities.</p><p>We are a Lead Local Flood Authority and provide a number of flood-related functions including providing statutory responses to planning applications, undertaking flood investigations, land drainage consents and scheme/project delivery. We act as the lead and co-ordinating body to reduce flood risk to residents and businesses within Staffordshire. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will  </p><ul>\n<li>Investigate land drainage and flooding enquiries from the public, Parish and District Councils, County Councillors, the Environment Agency, Water Companies, neighbouring Lead Local Flood Authorities and other relevant organisations.</li>\n<li>Understand and provide advice about riverside and land ownership to communities and members of the public</li>\n<li>Support in the production of plans using GIS, supporting in the production of asset management plans and proposing small-scale solutions to flooding problems   </li>\n<li>Support the effective regulation of ordinary watercourses through appropriate engagement and negotiation with land owners and where necessary instigate enforcement actions. </li>\n<li>During a flood emergency, you may also be required to take part in major incident response.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><div>\n<p>You will have experience of the day to day delivery of flood risk services and working with other partner organisations and highway services to promote joined up and efficient flood risk management.  Together with:</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge and understanding of the administrative, statutory and legal procedures relating to highway, planning, land drainage and flood risk management</li>\n<li>Experience and use of drainage and flood risk mapping </li>\n<li>Good knowledge of policies & design standards in relation to flood risk management and drainage systems. </li>\n<li>Experience working with Local Authorities, Environment Agency, Water Companies; handling public queries; engaging with general public, landowners, Council members.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p>\n<p><em>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Jamie Cooper, Flood Risk Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:jamie.cooper@stafordshire.gov.uk\">jamie.cooper@stafordshire.gov.uk</a> </em></p>\n<p>Interviews will be held week starting 28th April 2025.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p>\n</div><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,035","publishDate":"2025-04-02T14:58:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9a4af49d-0d5e-48ce-9223-cbb1a8802cae.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7edcc730-e494-4a53-a100-b2e10881d83b","title":"Senior Registration Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the highest quality standards in registration are delivered?  </p><p>Staffordshire Registration Services is seeking, dedicated and experienced individuals to be responsible for the efficient operation of registration functions, managing a team of registration officers and contributing to the strategic development of our services.  </p><p>You will play a key role in delivering high quality services for the registration of marriages, civil partnerships, citizenships, birth and death registrations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.</p><p>If you have a strong commitment to customer service, wishing to work flexibly with exceptional time management skills, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative and ambitious team.</p><p><br></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Some of your main responsibilities will include to, </p><ul>\n<li>Manage the Registration Officer team to provide registration services and ceremonies, making operational decisions and developing new processes and procedures.</li>\n<li>Assist the Ceremony Team Leader with marketing, communications and development strategies. </li>\n<li> Maintain effective relationships with licensed venues, Celebrants, other local authorities and professional organizations.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and County Council governance.</li>\n<li>Participate in the development and delivery of training within the team.</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to be an excellent communicator and able to prioritise a varied workload.  Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail will also be important.</p><p>You must be committed to delivering excellent customer service and communicate effectively amongst the team(s), stakeholders, regional and national local authorities.</p><p>We also need you to be able to:</p><ul>\n<li>Have proven experience in people management, including coaching, training and development of staff.</li>\n<li>Able to manage a complex workloads and respond flexibly to changing circumstances.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, both independently and as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Experience of using a range of ICT applications and digital platforms</li>\n</ul><p>For more information about this role please contact: Sam Jones, Ceremony Team Leader on 07977745105 or <a href=\"mailto:sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Amy Durston, Registration Services Operations Manager on 07855061023 or amy.durston@staffordshire.gov.uk</p><p>It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place week commencing 21st April with the intention of interviews concluded week commencing 5th May 2025. </p><p>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact us.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,035","publishDate":"2025-04-02T07:51:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5826d779-981a-4996-b8ce-7cc7c6e2325b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a9b281ed-f4f1-478a-b14b-5a1128fb1d4c","title":"Business Support Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span>We have an opportunity for a Business Support Assistant (Practitioner Team), working within The Fostering Business Support Service.  </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>This is a full-time 37-hour permanent position. We are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to our Fostering Teams. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30-17.00 and Friday 8.30-16.30. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Business Support is key to the success of our Fostering Services, our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for our foster families. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The post holder will be predominantly office based, although some hybrid working can be arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.  </span></span><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span><span>The successful candidate will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with their team including the team manager and social workers. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>You will need full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to utilise the main applications. You’ll also chase workers for paperwork to make sure work is completed to the required deadlines. </span></span></p><p><span><span>A part of this role is inputting data in our database, sharing data and helping to ensure the data base is up to date and ensuring its accurate by cleansing data as and when needed. </span></span></p><p><span><span>In addition, there will be the opportunity to support wider more generic office functions to support the delivery of all business support services.  </span></span><span> </span></p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need: </p><p>•    NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent. <br>•    Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email. <br>•    Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines. <br>•    A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly. <br>•    A passion to always give the best service. </p><p>We aim to hold Interviews during the week starting 21 April 2025. </p><p>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Anna Elkin, Team Leader at: <a href=\"mailto:anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0\">anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk </a></p><p><br></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 - £24,404","publishDate":"2025-04-02T07:43:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/62af29e5-a31e-456d-a456-284413ccc407.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"637f476f-6bf0-419b-8cb1-6a133e01040c","title":"Libraries Area Manager","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for two Area Managers to help run library services in the north and south of the county. </p><p>The Area Manager role in the south of the county will also manage Prison Library Service contracts.</p><p>The Area Manager role in the north will also manage library transport, including the Mobile Library Service.</p><p>Staffordshire's Libraries are benefitting from a 5-year plan of investment to update them for local communities.</p><p>Both roles will be based in Stafford, but you will work across different areas.</p><p>You can work flexibly in this role.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As part of the library management team you will:</p><p>1.Lead library services in a specific geographical area, responsible for:</p><ul>\n<li>Library staff and volunteers</li>\n<li>Library buildings</li>\n<li>Budgets and income targets</li>\n<li>Building partnerships and relationships</li>\n<li>Keeping Community Managed Libraries running</li>\n</ul><p>2.Keep the Library offer strong in communities by:</p><ul>\n<li>Managing contracts for Community Managed Libraries</li>\n<li>Supporting Community Managed Library partners and volunteers</li>\n<li>Helping Community Managed Libraries to grow and develop</li>\n<li>Finding funding and helping Community Managed Libraries to apply for funding</li>\n</ul><p>3.Work with the library management team on:</p><ul>\n<li>Customer and community engagement</li>\n<li>Community Managed Libraries</li>\n<li>Workforce planning and development</li>\n<li>Volunteers and Friends Groups</li>\n<li>Health and safety</li>\n<li>Planning and performance</li>\n<li>Income generation</li>\n<li>Universal Library Offers</li>\n</ul><p>4.Join professional initiatives locally, regionally and nationally</p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to have, </p><ul>\n<li>A relevant degree or library qualification</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a library</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a service area at a senior level, including leading teams</li>\n<li>Strategic thinking, planning, and acting skills</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with partners and stakeholders.</li>\n</ul><p>We want a strong leader who is motivated, enthusiastic, organised, and can work under pressure.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><strong>Interviews will be held during the week commencing the 6 May 2025.</strong></p><p>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Sue Ball, Libraries and Arts Manager, <a href=\"mailto:sue.ball@staffordshire.gov.ukk\">sue.ball@staffordshire.gov.ukk</a> </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185","publishDate":"2025-03-31T15:43:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/606ea3f6-a950-4030-9aa5-5868f5858ece.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"26bdbda9-f07c-4279-ad9a-4ff1f59e1565","title":"Personal Advisor","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Tamworth","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside professionals from a range of disciplines including, social workers, probation services, police, accommodation providers, housing, welfare benefits, mental health professionals, substance misuse services and foundations to employment. </p><p>The Children in Care and Care Leavers service consists of a team of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Personal Advisors (PA) across Staffordshire primarily based at the Tamworth office.</p><p>This is fixed term for 4 months.</p><p>Some working outside of core hours will be required.</p><b>Package Description</b><br><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will :</p><ul>\n<li>help prepare young adults to ensure they are supported within their journey to independence.</li>\n<li>empower young adults to develop skills to prepare them for their futures. be responsible for providing practical support, advice and guidance and fulfilling the statutory requirements of the Leaving Care Act to our care experienced young people aged 16-25.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will have</p><ul>\n<li>significant experience of working with children / young people</li>\n<li>good communication skills</li>\n<li>an ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other professionals, be solution focused to achieve best outcomes for our care experienced young people.</li>\n<li>the ability to travel across the county</li>\n</ul><p>You will be eligible for an essential car allowance and mileage rates are paid.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>If you require any additional information regarding this role, please contact Jen Ford on <a href=\"mailto:jen.ford@staffordshire.gov.uk\">jen.ford@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href=\"mailto:danielle.hollins1@staffordshire.gov.uk\"> </a> </p><p>Interview dates to be confirmed</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p><br></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 to £37,035 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-31T11:32:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b73299d0-5308-4789-8b1f-e4117caf3a91.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0f1853e4-8da3-4e82-9926-4c438855472c","title":"Information Governance Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An opportunity has arisen to join the Information Governance Team at Staffordshire County Council at an exciting time of information management. With the emergence of AI technology, the Data (Use & Access) Bill and Local Government Reform, the team will be instrumental in supporting the Council in these developments. The role has a competitive salary and offers flexible and hybrid working.</p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>It is a varied role which involves supporting all service areas within the organisation, providing guidance, support and advice regarding data protection, information management and cyber security.</p><p> It will require an organised and enthusiastic individual who is confident in providing expert advice and policy development.</p><p> </p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to be motivated, have experience in information governance and records management, and play an integral part in the implementation of our Information Management Strategy and be involved in our programme of work migrating to M365.  </p><p>The application closing date is 13th April 2025 and shortlisting is due to take place on 14th April. In person interviews are expected to take place on 28th and 29th April 2025. </p><p>Please note that the advert may close earlier than the advertised closing date dependant on volume of applicants.</p><p>For any informal discussions please contact Hannah Holdcroft, Information Governance Operational Lead <a href=\"mailto:hannah.holdcroft@staffordshire.gov.uk\">hannah.holdcroft@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754","publishDate":"2025-03-31T10:54:27.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1e784b5f-9eb0-44bf-9bbd-9543ed98c340.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1181b7b2-3fb6-49dd-a873-aea804f24d73","title":"Support Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Newcastle-under-Lyme","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning disabilities, you’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. And your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.</strong></p><p>Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.</p><p>Douglas Road is a residential respite facility for up to eight adults. The service is dynamic and caters for people with varying levels of need. People come to our service for a break and could stay for a number of days or weeks. The people we support are always changing which makes it an interesting, fast-paced and rewarding place to work. </p><p>You can learn about our services via our Facebook page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability\">https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability</a></p><p>You will be expected to work flexibly across the week according to business need, undertaking a range of shifts that may include weekend, and bank holiday working, early morning, evenings, split shifts, and sleep-in duties. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need.</p><p>Although this role is based primarily at Douglas Road, Newcastle, there may be times when you are expected to work flexibly across Provider Services, including different care settings, delivery approaches, and locations, as required.</p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>In this role you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Deliver excellent person-centred support in an innovative, flexible, responsive, and strengths-based manner</li>\n<li>Act as a Link Worker for the people we support by contributing to the on-going assessment, development, delivery, and review of person-centred support plans. </li>\n<li>Administer medication and support with personal care</li>\n<li>Deliver the manual handling requirements including use of equipment, physical intervention skills, and active participation in person-centred activities</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. </p><p>What you'll bring:</p><ul>\n<li>Be enthusiastic about working with people with learning disabilities and autism</li>\n<li>Be caring, sensitive and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible. </li>\n<li>ICT skills to complete digital record keeping</li>\n<li>Have effective communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>The ability to manage potential and actual aggression in a sensitive way and remain calm in challenging situations.</li>\n<li>Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li>\n<li>A positive outlook on life and able to adapt and respond positively to change</li>\n</ul><p><span>If you already hold an NVQ level 2 qualification or Care Certificate we would love to hear from you but don’t worry if not, we are happy to support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed for this qualification.</span></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held: Thursday 1 May 2025, at Wilmot Drive Training Centre, Newcastle Under Lyme</strong></p><p><span>If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sam Dickinson, <a href=\"mailto:sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p>Please note that this role will require an enhanced DBS check and a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.</p><p>This role is regulated by CQC, and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting Salary from £15.14 per hour","publishDate":"2025-03-28T16:39:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f98811d3-dfe1-4d64-805c-ddfee1810944.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"83ff74dc-07b7-4028-9879-ba17ebcf05c9","title":"Direct Payments Navigator","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><span>Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?</span></strong><span> Join Staffordshire County Council’s Direct Payments Support Service, where you'll provide flexible support to individuals with varied and complex social care needs. Our service empowers people to build meaningful lives, promoting personal autonomy and increasing choice and control.</span></p><p><span><strong>Purpose of the Role: </strong>You'll work in partnership with individuals and Social care professionals to develop tailored solutions that meet assessed needs and outcomes for people using or considering a Direct payment. By considering personal preferences, lifestyles, relationships, and priorities, you'll help increase confidence, personal autonomy, and ownership of responsibilities. Your support will lead to improved outcomes and self-determination.</span></p><p><span><strong>Location:</strong> This role offers hybrid working options, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence.</span></p><p><span><strong>Working pattern:</strong>  Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5pm </span></p><p><span><strong>Contract:</strong> This is a fixed-term position, ending on May 2027 – subject to review and evaluation</span></p><p><span>Join us in fostering a supportive community where individuals can thrive with confidence and autonomy. Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact!</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>In this role you'll:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Ensure eligible individuals in receipt of direct payments are aware of all available options.</li>\n<li>Be responsible for setting up and monitoring the use of Direct Payments in Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Consult with people, care management, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and provide information, advice, and guidance from the beginning of the Direct Payment journey and throughout.</li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with social workers, and other appointed assessors.</li>\n<li>Partner with individuals to develop solutions that meet their assessed needs and outcomes, considering their preferences, lifestyles, relationships, and priorities.</li>\n<li>Aim to increase confidence, personal autonomy, ownership of responsibilities, improved outcomes, and self-determination for those you support.</li>\n</ul><p><span>Your role is crucial in ensuring that individuals receive consistent and effective support, empowering them to live independently and with greater control over their lives.</span></p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll have:</span></p><ul>\n<li>NVQ3 or equivalent qualification (or a willingness to undertake) in a relevant discipline such as social care, advice and guidance, or a related subject.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in Adult Social Care and administering Direct Payments.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of partner organisations, and demonstrable knowledge of Social Care and Direct Payment legislation, guidance, and practice relevant to service users and carers.</li>\n<li>Experience in delivering support to individuals.</li>\n</ul><p><span>We're also looking for someone who has:<br></span></p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of disability, older persons, carers, and young carers, and the impact on individuals, their families, and society.</li>\n<li>Experience working as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Ability to use Information Technology to create documents, data records, diary records, communication, and reports.</li>\n<li>Ability to develop collaborative relationships with adults with learning or physical disabilities, older adults, their carers, and their families to promote choice and independence.</li>\n<li>Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to determine needs and enable informed choice.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Interviews will be held during the week starting 28  April 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><em>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? </em>We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact  Sara Bell Deputy Principal Social worker  <a href=\"mailto:sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2025-03-28T16:34:40.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e4ea006f-2995-4991-b4fe-e2dbfab59b7c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c53f794-7706-4e4e-a9ba-52bac37777f6","title":"Cook","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"114 Douglas Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning disabilities, you’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. And your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.</strong></p><p>Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding food quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.</p><p>Douglas Road is a residential respite facility for up to eight adults. The service is dynamic and caters for people with varying levels of need. People come to our service for a break and could stay for a number of days or weeks. The people we support are always changing which makes it an interesting, fast-paced and rewarding place to work. You can learn about our services via our Facebook page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability\">https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability</a></p><p>You will be expected to work flexibly across the week according to business need, undertaking a range of shifts that may include weekend, and bank holiday working, early morning, evenings, and split shifts. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need.</p><p>Although this role is based primarily at Douglas Road, Newcastle, there may be times when you are expected to work flexibly across Provider Services, including different care settings, delivery approaches, and locations, as required.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>In this role you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Provide a high-quality kitchen service, recognising and catering for individual needs and preferences</li>\n<li>Devise nutritionally balanced, varied and attractively presented menus, catering for specific dietary needs</li>\n<li>Embrace digital by using systems, equipment, and technology to improve kitchen efficiency.</li>\n<li>Ensure regular cleaning of kitchen, dining, and storage areas in line with environmental health regulations, including COSHH and HACCP requirements and assisting with inspections.</li>\n<li>Maintain accurate records, whilst regularly checking food stocks and ordering provisions, ensuring costs are within budget.</li>\n<li>Communicate and interact effectively with individuals, carers, colleagues, and others creating positive relationships and being inclusive of all.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. </p><p>What you'll bring:</p><ul>\n<li>Basic food hygiene certificate</li>\n<li>Recognised catering qualification, or willingness to complete</li>\n<li>Experience as a professional cook with a knowledge of kitchen management.</li>\n<li>Ability and knowledge to plan a varied menu</li>\n<li>Knowledge of health and safety procedures including being able to demonstrate an understanding of COSHH implications for materials/supplies</li>\n<li>Ability to understand safe and correct food hygiene/handling procedures with a demonstrable knowledge of HACCP system</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate an understanding of infection control principles (including hazard compliance)</li>\n<li>Be enthusiastic about working with people with learning disabilities and autism</li>\n<li>ICT skills to complete digital record keeping</li>\n<li>Food/beverage preparation skills and enthusiasm for providing nutritious meals</li>\n<li>Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to plan menus, order supplies and monitor budgets.</li>\n</ul><p>If you already hold aa catering qualification, we would love to hear from you but don’t worry if not, we are happy to support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed for this qualification.</p><p><strong>Interviews will be held: Friday 2 May at Wilmot Drive Training Centre, Newcastle Under Lyme.</strong></p><p><strong><span>If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sam Dickinson, <a href=\"mailto:sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></strong></p><p>Please note that this role will require an enhanced DBS check and a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.</p><p>This role is regulated by CQC, and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary from £13.26 per hour","publishDate":"2025-03-28T16:29:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8dc7b5db-8153-4e71-898d-0fb1b7caafde.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"627a58ff-884b-4248-bac5-3e4a57baac91","title":"Provider Improvement Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Are you passionate about improving the quality of care in Staffordshire? Do you thrive in challenging situations and have the resilience to effect positive change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</span></p><p><span>The Provider Improvement Response Team is an integral part of the wider quality assurance function in health and social care. Our joint health and social care team, comprising both nurses and local authority officers, is dedicated to driving improvements in the adult care market. We focus on the highest risks in the care market, including services at risk of closure, those in large-scale enquiry, or those subject to CQC enforcement action.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>As a Provider Improvement Officer, you will play a crucial role in assessing risks and ensuring providers deliver the required improvements. While our primary goal is to prevent closures of care services, you will lead in circumstances where there is a risk of urgent closure. </span></p><p><span>This hybrid role involves on-site visits at care services, working from home, and office work. </span><span>You will need access to a car and be able to travel across the county.</span></p><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Work with high-risk care services to drive improvements.</li>\n<li>Feed into the overall assessment of risk for care services.</li>\n<li>Lead in situations of urgent closure or significant safeguarding risks.</li>\n<li>Work evenings or weekends when necessary, with a normal working pattern of Monday – Friday.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><strong>What We Are Looking For:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Solution-focused officers with a passion for improving quality of care.</li>\n<li>Resilience and the ability to negotiate and effect positive change.</li>\n<li>Ability to analyze information to prioritize risks and work autonomously.</li>\n<li>Flexibility to manage often changing priorities.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage challenging situations.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Essential Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Understanding or experience in a social care/health provider, commissioning organisation, or assessment and case management team.</li>\n<li>Ability to audit or analyse information from various sources and identify trends and themes.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and manage own workload.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage a range of issues and conflicting demands linked to tight and unexpected deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues, including performance and change.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate an ability to deal with challenging and conflicting situations while maintaining effective working relationships.</li>\n</ul><p><span>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications, for an informal chat about the role please contact: </span></p><p><span>Sam Dale, Care Market Assurance and Improvement Team Leader </span><span><a href=\"mailto:samanthac.dale@staffordshire.gov.uk\"><span>samanthac.dale@staffordshire.gov.uk</span></a></span><span> or </span><span>Laura Johnston, Care Market Assurance and Improvement Service Manager </span><span><a href=\"mailto:laura.johnston@staffordshire.gov.uk\"><span>laura.johnston@staffordshire.gov.uk</span></a></span><span> </span></p><p><span><strong><span>Interview Date: </span></strong></span><span>Week commencing 21 April 2025  </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,035","publishDate":"2025-03-26T16:39:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b0816c02-a3ab-49cd-ae3b-21ba99aaa06b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"24245e17-7d60-4f63-8b0c-248748a62f71","title":"Residential Worker - Children's Disability Services","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Cannock","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families. </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.</p>\n<p>As we continue to develop and enhance our in house short break services for young people with disabilities, we currently have a<strong> part time vacancy<strong> (18.5 hours per week) and a 24 month fixed term (37 hours per week)</strong> in Cannock</strong> in Cannock. </p>\n<p>Hours to meet the needs of the young people currently using the service and will include evening, weekend working and sleep ins. Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.</p>\n<p>We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.</p>\n<p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<p>As a Residential Worker, you'll:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>work within the children's home, supporting young people aged 8 to 17.</li>\n<li>be involved providing care and support so that our young people experience a positive short break in a homely environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You'll be part of individualised activities to develop targeted skills and promote independence.</p>\n<p><strong>What you can expect from us:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.</p>\n<p>We have an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow. We have a selection of training courses to support your development, and even have funded qualifications we can support you with obtaining.</p>\n<p>You will have a monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.</p>\n<p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p>\n<p>We encourage our children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to us that anyone joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us.</p>\n<p>What our children want from you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\"I would like someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door”</em></li>\n<li><em>\"I would like someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food\"</em></li>\n<li><em>\"I would like someone who spends time with me\"</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Passion</strong> – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small) will need to be top of your list! We are looking for passionate practitioners (irrelevant of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Challenge</strong> – Some days will be tough, for our children, for you, and for your colleagues - we're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for our children (even on the bad days). Working as part of a close professional team is really important and you will need to be a team player to get through those tough times.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Forward thinking</strong> – We are an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views. We are looking for workers who can join our team and join us on this exciting journey, making contributions to help shape and inform the future of the service for our children</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Values </strong>– We are looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to our service and our organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative</li>\n</ul>\n<p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p>\n<p><strong>Are you interested?</strong></p>\n<p>You are welcome to contact any one of our Residential Senior Managers to discuss the role in greater detail and gain more information about the service. They can be contacted either by email or phone – 01543 879820 </p>\n<p>Jo Heath ( Manager, Cannock) <a href=\"mailto:jo.heath@staffordshire.gov.uk\">jo.heath@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Vicky Johnson ( Deputy manager) <a href=\"mailto:vicky.johnson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">vicky.johnson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date will be: 28th April 25</strong></p>\n<p>When applying please ensure your supporting statement shows evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.</p>\n<p>This role is regulated by CQC or Ofsted so it also a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p>\n<p><strong>About Staffordshire County Council</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n<p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p>\n<p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p>\n<p><img src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"272\"></p>\n<p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p>\n<p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p>\n<p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p>\n<p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p>\n<p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p>\n<p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p>\n<p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>\n<p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067- £34,314 pro rota (this includes plus 2 spinal column points for unsociable working hours)","publishDate":"2025-03-24T13:27:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-23T13:27:58.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/50aa1af2-220c-49f8-bb8c-86d8afee4a9f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8ad6395-ffb0-4a1b-a73b-2bfd68576aeb","title":"Residential Worker (Children's Disability Services) Burton - 2 posts","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Burton Upon Trent","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families. </strong></p><p>We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.</p><p>As we continue to develop and enhance our in house short break services for young people with disabilities, we currently have roles in Burton Upon Trent.  Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.</p><p>Working hours vary up to 37 hours per week to meet the needs of the young people currently using the service and will include evening, weekend working and sleep ins.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>We embrace strength-based approaches and offer a rewarding work-life balance.</p><p>As a Residential Worker, you'll work within the children's home, supporting young people aged 8 to 17. Your role will  involve providing care and support so that our young people experience a positive short break in a homely environment.</p><p>You'll be part of  individualised activities to develop targeted skills and promote independence.</p><p><strong>What you can expect from us:</strong></p><p>We have a detailed induction programme specifically designed to cover all elements of the role, so that you have all the tools and knowledge ready to get going.</p><p>We have an ambitious, confident, and motivated management team who are experienced, supportive, and keen to help you learn and grow.  We have a selection of training courses to support your development, and even have funded qualifications we can support you with obtaining.</p><p>You will have a monthly 1:1 reflective space with managers, a comprehensive employee support offer, and lots of opportunity to network with other professionals that support children.</p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We encourage our children to participate and get involved in all decisions, and recruitment is no different. It is really important to us that anyone joining the residential team has the skills, abilities, and outlook that our children tell us they need from us.</p><p>What our children want from you:</p><p><em>\"I would like someone like me who has time to listen instead of being behind a locked door”</em></p><p><em>\"I would like someone who listens to me but also takes action and who I can have a laugh with – they also need to be able to make nice food\"</em></p><p><em>\"I would like someone who spends time with me\"</em></p><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Passion</strong> – Thinking creatively to ensure that our children are supported to achieve their aspirations (no matter how big or small) will need to be top of your list!  We are looking for passionate practitioners (irrelevant of length of experience) who truly care and want to make a difference to children, young people and families.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Challenge</strong> – Some days will be tough, for our children, for you, and for your colleagues - we're after someone who is dedicated and committed, and who will always go that extra mile for our children (even on the bad days).  Working as part of a close professional team is really important and you will need to be a team player to get through those tough times.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Forward thinking</strong> – We are an expanding service with big ideas and aspirational views.  We are looking for workers who can join our team and join us on this exciting journey, making contributions to help shape and inform the future of the service for our children</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Values </strong>– We are looking for someone who has values aligned to those that are integral to our service and our organisation - supportive, innovative, respectful and collaborative</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Are you interested?</strong></p><p>You are welcome to contact any one of our Residential Senior Managers or Deputy Managers to discuss the role in greater detail and gain more information about the service.  They can be contacted either by email or phone –  01283 845237</p><p>Lindsey Saunders( Deputy manager)  <a href=\"mailto:lindsey.saunders@staffordshire.gov.uk\">lindsey.saunders@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>Leanne Steel ( Deputy Manager) <a href=\"mailto:leanne.steel@staffordshire.gov.uk\">leanne.steel@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Interviews will be held on 4 April 2025</p><p>When applying please ensure your supporting statement shows evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.</p><p><strong>Please note: In line with <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-homes-recruiting-staff\">Schedule 2</a> this role is regulated by Ofsted so it a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please ensure that this is completed on your application as this will be discussed with you should you be invited to interview</strong></p><p><em>We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.</em></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067- £34,314 (this includes enhancements for unsociable working hours)","publishDate":"2025-03-19T13:47:55.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T13:47:55.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a9bdf146-f0f0-4e98-95ff-5d0130c2ef97.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"355cd9ea-a1b1-4ecc-b4c9-492c4071fdfb","title":"Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a friendly and motivated Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister (Level 1) to join our Contracts team, to help deliver services to our Council client and other external organisation. </p><p>Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff, with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression. 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Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. 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