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There is one permanent vacancy available based in the school office under the direction of the School Business Manager. The candidate MUST have experience using SIMS & FMS. 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It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p>\n\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"%E2%80%8B%20%20%20%20%E2%80%8B\"></p>\n<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p>We are looking for qualified social workers with several years' experience to work across our teams in Adult Social Care.</p>\n\n<p>We have several vacancies across our services, including in our Adult Disability and Older People service areas.</p>\n\n<p>Join us in our commitment to making the principles of The Care Act 2014 a reality for the people of Coventry.</p>\n\n<p>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).</p>\n<b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p>You will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW), Social Work England registration and completion of ASYE.</p>\n\n<p>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. </p>\n\n<p>Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.</p>\n<b>Our Values</b><br><p>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. 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This may include some occasional out of hours and weekend working. </p>\n\n<p>If you are confident and have the skills and experience to work within a busy Social Work team, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to further your expertise.</p>\n<b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You'll assist in facilitating behaviour management work, practical support and undertaking direct work with children and their families and carers whilst underpinning our restorative approach.</p>\n\n<p>You'll be expected to be creative and innovative with the ability to engage and communicate with disabled children and be committed to ensuring the children you support receive the best quality service.</p>\n\n<p>You'll also:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>work collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care. </li>\n\t<li>develop, facilitate and organise family and professionals’ meetings, events and groups.</li>\n\t<li>provide transport and support to children and their families to a variety of situations including school, medical appointments, meetings and social activities working under the guidance of the allocated social worker.</li>\n\t<li>provide intensive support to children and families to enable them to remain together or where appropriate to support reunification of families.</li>\n\t<li>Work with children and families including contributing to assessments and providing practical support, this may include moving and handling, personal care, assistance with feeding, behaviour management and administration of medication (following training by a qualified professional and within guidance of an agreed care plan and risk assessment)</li>\n\t<li>be available outside of traditional working patterns including evening and weekends to provide support to children, families and carers when it is needed.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.</strong></p>\n<b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will: </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>hold a Minimum standard of NVQ3 in respect of working with children and their families together with previous experience working with children with disabilities</li>\n\t<li>the ability to engage and communicate with disabled children and their parents/carers</li>\n\t<li>have the ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families and carers as well as being able to work effectively in conflict situations</li>\n\t<li>have the ability to use IT systems and to write a good standard of records</li>\n\t<li>have the commitment and ability demonstrate restorative approaches to working with children and families.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Interview date will be confirmed</p>\n\n<p>For more information about this role, please contact Natasha Davies, Team Manager, on <a href=\"mailto:natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk\">natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p>\n<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\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\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\n<p class=\"image-center\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p>\n\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\n<p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p>\n\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\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\n<p><b>Our recruitment process:</b></p>\n\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\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p>\n\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\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. 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The cost of this is paid for by us.</p>\n<p><strong>The Housing Options Officer interviews will take place on 11<sup>th</sup> / 12<sup>th</sup> February 2025. These will be face to face interviews at Rutland County Council offices in Oakham.</strong><strong><em> </em></strong></p>\n<p>We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. 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We are also responsible for the provision of fuel to our customers, and in addition provide a driver training service to many customers.</p>\n\n<p>We want every single customer to have a positive experience when working with fleet management and would welcome you being part of the team.</p>\n<b>Our Values</b><br><p>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. 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It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p>\n<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p>In this role, you will undertake MOTs, taxi tests, service, inspection, repair, and maintenance of various vehicles.</p>\n\n<p>The work ensures adherence to DVSA standards, taxi licensing policies and health and safety requirements. </p>\n\n<p>Working Hours:  Mon - Thurs: 6.30 am - 3.00 pm. Fri 06.30am - 11.30am.</p>\n\n<p>If you would like to speak to someone about the role please email dave.jones@coventry.gov.uk and he will call you back.</p>\n<b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p>In addition to your vehicle repair and maintenance and MOT tester qualification, you will have extensive practical experience in fleet service, repair and maintenance of vehicles.</p>\n\n<p>You will know the legislative requirements of legally maintaining class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles. You will have a flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt to a changing working environment to meet customer needs.</p>\n\n<p>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\"><strong>accessibility page</strong></a> to see how we can assist you.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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Through the hard work, commitment and dedication of our skilled team of colleagues we are able to deliver a highly demanding service demonstrating both empathy and compassion.     </p>\n\n<p>Bereavement Service is proud of the services it is able to deliver and guarantee the families are always at the heart of all it does. We will provide you with an environment where you can flourish by providing training, promote personal growth and learn new skills all whilst helping to deliver essential services to the bereaved.</p>\n<b>Our Values</b><br><p>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.</p>\n\n<p>Our Values are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>\n\t<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>\n\t<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>\n\t<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>\n\t<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>\n\t<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><img alt=\"The Image “Our Values” is an image of text. It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p>\n<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p>As a Senior Burial and Estate Supervisor having due regard for the needs of the bereaved, you will be responsible for the supervision of a Burial and Estate Supervisor and a team of cemetery operatives.</p>\n\n<p>You will provide a caring and efficient burial service, well-co-ordinated, planned and effective estate and grounds maintenance service and represent the service to a range of stakeholders.   </p>\n<b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p>To be successful in this role you will:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>know the types and use of mechanical grass-cutting equipment, pedestrian mowers and gardening equipment</li>\n\t<li>Be able to work to deadlines within guidelines set by the management.</li>\n\t<li>Be able to travel to various sites throughout the city using a council vehicle.</li>\n\t<li>Have the ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately</li>\n\t<li>Supervise teams of people, including planning and organising work activities</li>\n\t<li>Work towards completing COTTS</li>\n\t<li>Working towards Completing excavator training</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - 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:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n\t<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n\t<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About Coventry</b><br><p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n\n<p>We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.<br>\n<br>\nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. 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Do you want to join a reliable and efficient team, delivering high standard passenger transport services throughout the County? If so, we would love to hear from you.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>We are looking for a Transport Inspector to join our team at Rutland County Council.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Our Transport Services are dedicated to transporting members of the Rutland community around the county and beyond, in addition to transporting Rutland children with complex care needs from home to school and back.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you…</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educated to GCSE standard</li>\n<li>Confident with previous experience of dealing directly with the public,</li>\n<li>Experienced in delivering a high standard of customer care</li>\n<li>Approachable with excellent communication skills, able to liaise with members of the public, parents, schools, and senior officers</li>\n<li>Good IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate, up to date records and provide statistical data when required</li>\n<li>You will need to hold a standard, current driving licence</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br>About the role…<br></strong></p>\n<p>As the Transport Inspector you will be responsible for the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inspecting and surveying all transport contracts <strong>at school run times</strong> to ensure the safe and timely operation of services to the public</li>\n<li>To report on findings and to maintain records in order to support the production of key management and statutory statistical data</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide bus punctuality statistics to the Transport Operations Manager when required</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To assist with the on-going task that bus shelters, stops, poles and timetable cases are fit for purpose and display accurate information. Taking steps to undertake minor “on the spot” repairs as necessary, or making sure that faults are reported so that other remedial steps can be taken</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Please note, whilst based at our site at OEP, this role involves spending much of the working day out and about on the streets, interacting with members of the public.  Back office administration tasks can be completed working from home.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.</p>\n<p><strong>The Transport Inspector interviews will be held week commencing 20 January 2025. Exact details to be confirmed.</strong></p>\n<p>Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.</p>\n<p><strong><em>We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. </em></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p>\n<p>Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.</p>\n<p>We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.</p>\n<p>Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Find out more:</strong></p>\n<p>To learn more about working with us visit <a href=\"https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk\">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Grahame Robinson on 01572 720939 or at <a href=\"mailto:grobinson@rutland.gov.uk\">grobinson@rutland.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk\">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.</em></p>\n<p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.</p>\n<p>Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584 to £27,269 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-19T10:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-13T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9424bbc6-88e1-4c9b-a1c2-d2dbb19b888a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"91ed8257-e90e-4ca4-94ab-f8795dfef403","title":"Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Castle Wood School","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Castle Wood School","locationType":3,"description":"<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p><strong>Would you like to be one of our new Apprentice Teaching Assistants?</strong></p>\n\n<p>Come and join our dedicated team at Castle Wood, a vibrant, innovative broad spectrum special needs school for children aged 3 to 11.</p>\n\n<p>We are looking to fill a number of Apprentice Teaching Assistant vacancies, to start with us in January/February 2025 working across the whole school as part of the classroom team, supporting colleagues as necessary.</p>\n\n<p>You will be working with children with a range of special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, ASD, SPD, SLD, may be non-verbal, have challenging behaviours and other overlapping conditions.</p>\n\n<p>The successful candidates will work alongside experienced staff to gain knowledge and skills related to this role whilst completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘Together children first…’ and we need individuals who have a can-do attitude and prepared to learn and want to develop.  You will be able to use your initiative, be commitment and dedicated with the ability to work as part of a team. You will work across the whole school and with children with different needs including profound and multiple learning difficulties. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Duties include:</strong></p>\n\n<p>• To work as part of the classroom team, supporting colleagues as necessary, both within the class team and across the whole school. To work under the direction of the class Teacher and the School Leadership Team</p>\n\n<p>• To help provide a safe and happy environment in which the pupils can learn in line with the school’s vision and values</p>\n\n<p>• To keep abreast of current trends and developments in education by reading, attending school in-service training and courses and to share information with colleagues and to gain the skills required to support children with a range of SEN</p>\n\n<p>• To assist with the preparation of the classroom and tidying up of the classrooms and maintenance of equipment after each session as well as preparation of learning resources under the direction of the class teacher</p>\n\n<p>• To help carry out the individual programmes of pupils as agreed with the class teacher, keeping records as required including marking of pupils’ work and maintenance of learning journals and exercise books</p>\n\n<p>• To contribute to the systems of recording pupils progress and attainment</p>\n\n<p><strong>We will offer:</strong></p>\n\n<p>• An exciting programme of training to help you develop your skills set further</p>\n\n<p>• Supportive mentor</p>\n\n<p>• Fabulous, warm, and enthusiastic children</p>\n\n<p>• A happy school with a welcoming and supportive team</p>\n\n<p>• Opportunities to work with experts from a range of disciplines</p>\n\n<p>• Advanced Level Apprenticeship – Level 3 in Teaching Assistant</p>\n\n<p>• Excellent work life balance</p>\n\n<p>• Access to occupational health including counselling</p>\n\n<p>• Access to discount and rewards schemes including cycle to work, childcare vouchers</p>\n\n<p>Working Hours 8.30am – 3.30pm (Monday - Wednesday), 8.30am - 4.30pm (Thursday), 8.30am - 3.30pm (Friday).</p>\n\n<p>There may be the opportunity for a permanent role after the apprenticeship, however this is not guaranteed.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p>\n\n<p>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). </p>\n\n<p>This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. </p>\n\n<p>In your application form please detail the skills, knowledge and expertise which are required to become a successful Apprentice and why you wish to work in a Special school in particular. 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The Urban Forestry Officer will work with other colleagues to help secure funding or to create new features in green spaces as appropriate.</p>\n\n<p>The Urban Forestry Officer also works with other stakeholders to develop the highway tree stock and woodlands including liaising with residents’ groups and responding to enquiries from visitors, utilities and other users to ensure Coventry’s Urban Forest continues to be a credit to the city.</p>\n\n<p>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).</p>\n<b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p>We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced urban forester or arboricultural professional who is knowledgeable about the care and development of trees and woodlands in the urban environment. 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To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n\t<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n\t<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>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.</p>\n\n<p>Interview date:: 21 January 2025</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About Coventry</b><br><p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n\n<p>We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.<br>\n<br>\nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. 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If you are offered the role and you do not have agreement this will cause significant delays to the process.</p>\n<b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>manage a complex allocation of children</li>\n\t<li>share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, and chairing of strategy meetings, complex Child in Need and Core Group meetings.</li>\n\t<li>promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li>\n\t<li>ensure the teamwork towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li>\n\t<li>mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers.</li>\n\t<li>be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li>\n\t<li>provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li>\n\t<li>lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>More generally, overall, you will need to be a:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Qualified Social Worker with post qualifying experience</li>\n\t<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n\t<li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle </li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.</p>\n\n<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  informal chat please contact <a href=\"mailto:fiona.creighton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">c</a><a href=\"mailto:catrin.harries@staffordshire.gov.uk\">atrin.harries@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p>\n\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> week commencing 6 January 2025</p>\n\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<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\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\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\n<p class=\"image-center\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p>\n\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\n<p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p>\n\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\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\n<p><b>Our recruitment process:</b></p>\n\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\n<p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p>\n\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\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. 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An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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The experience you’ll bring with you will enable you to support others from the start of their social work journey; from student to ASYE, and then to qualified, competent and confident Social Workers. You will be an approachable, ‘can do’ person who understands what good looks like and have high ambitions for the workforce and the organisation.</p>\n\n<p>As a proactive person, you’ll be able to respond to multiple requests and demands, getting to know our fabulous staff group will be imperative and supporting them as they deliver advice and guidance to citizens of West Northants. The team and your peers are all very supportive and in West Northants we are all working towards the same goal of enabling competent and confident staff to deliver great care.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>You will bring proven experience of leadership,<a> </a>practice development and consistent achievement in a social work environment, an understanding of working across health and social care and above all a commitment to people who use, work in and rely on social work services. You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong> Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays. However, there may be the option for <strong>flexible working</strong> or <strong>part time </strong>hours.</p>\n\n<p><strong>You’ll need</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>\n\t<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>\n\t<li><b>You will be required to drive and have transport... </b></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Please see the attached Job spec for further information. </p>\n\n<p>We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place. </p>\n\n<p>If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact Stephanie Langford; stephanie.langford@westnorthants.gov.uk / 01604 365092</p>\n\n<p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-12-18T16:13:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c5c5b462-5bc9-44be-9c11-4ca8edd2e39c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2f5de6ae-338e-49fd-a872-1b1d49498394","title":"Senior Legal Officer","employer":"Rugby Borough Council","department":"","location":"Rugby Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Legal Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>£35,235 - £39,513 (£21,141-£23,707 pro-rata)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Part time – 3 days a week </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role </strong></p>\n<p>As our Senior Legal Officer you will be providing legal support on housing, civil litigation and employment matters. You’ll work alongside other members of the Legal Services Team in supporting the Council’s ambitious Transformation Programme, including advocacy, drafting and/or negotiating for cases within the areas of responsibility of the role with limited supervision.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will also where necessary and depending on your relevant experience and areas of expertise provide support in other areas within the legal team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role is 3 days a week, with a requirement to be in-office on a Monday, and flexibility with the other days worked.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Holds a minimum of CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice or equivalent</li>\n<li>A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, or a commitment towards qualifying as a Solicitor, Barrister</li>\n<li>If not qualified as above, a minimum of five years’ experience within the relevant field(s)</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of advising on housing, civil litigation and employment matters</li>\n<li>Strong general knowledge of housing, civil litigation and employment law and excellent drafting skills to capture commercial concepts</li>\n<li>Strong and demonstrable experience of having conduct of and running a varied caseload of matters with minimal supervision</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please see the attached Job Profile for a more details description of the role and Person Specification.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) pro-rata</li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Hybrid working up to 60% </li>\n<li>Flexi time scheme</li>\n<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>\n<li>Subsidised parking</li>\n<li>Structured Induction Program</li>\n<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>\n<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>\n<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>\n<li>Independent Support for your health & wellbeing</li>\n<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>\n<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,235 - £39,513 (£21,141-£23,707 pro-rata)","publishDate":"2024-12-18T14:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-19T14:29:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d7bc49ae-6e81-4351-9369-ca596955ba45.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d348ce3c-4cac-48b2-be6b-4cea3134072c","title":"Advanced Social Worker (East Staffordshire)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Burton upon Trent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Life-changing work. Game changing support.</p>\n\n<p>Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.</p>\n\n<p>If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.</p>\n\n<p>We have some exciting new opportunities for experienced social workers  available with us across East Staffordshire</p>\n\n<p>We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience to work in the fast paced duty team. There is a very supportive and friendly culture within the district.</p>\n\n<p>A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Practice Educator Programme.</li>\n\t<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li>\n\t<li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>For more information on working in at Staffordshire and our social worker career pathway, please visit <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/\">Children & Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p>\n\n<p>Hear more from Michael, on what its like to work here! </p>\n\n<div class=\"video-embed-wrapper\"></div>\n\n<p><strong>Internal applicants:</strong> if you plan to apply for this role on a secondment basis please make sure you have followed the process <a href=\"https://staffordshire.sharepoint.com/sites/HRhub/SitePages/Secondments.aspx#what-should-a-colleague-do-if-they-want-to-apply-for-a-role-on-a-secondment-basis\">here</a> for gaining approval from your current line manager. 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We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat  informal chat please contact <a href=\"mailto:laura.kirkpatrick@staffordshire.gov.uk\">laura.kirkpatrick@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p>\n\n<p><strong>Interview date:</strong> week commencing 6 January 2025</p>\n\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<b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p>\n\n<p>The core of who we are as an organisation. 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