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As part of the management team, you will contribute leadership and psychological consultation to the local authority – especially regarding its current priorities. \n\nYou’ll manage and give professional support and supervision to the area team of educational psychologists; and act as the representative of the Principal Educational Psychologist. \n\nYou will decide on the appropriate form of area response to requests for service involvement, including critical incidents; and manage the delivery of Psychological Services to the locality area. \n\nAlongside management and leadership role, the SEP will provide generic work for up to 40% of their time. \nAbout you As a fully qualified educational psychologist you will have: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tAn Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification giving Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tSignificant experience of working with children & young people \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tSuccessfully followed a course of specific post graduate professional training as an educational psychologist recognised for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will have significant experience as an Educational Psychologist and experience of managing professionals or projects. \n\nYou will have in-depth knowledge of the statutory framework which guides the work of educational psychologists will be essential \n\nYou will be able to demonstrable evidence of a commitment to maximise educational achievement & inclusion and the ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation. \n\nYou’ll have leadership skills and the ability to provide a balance of support and challenge to others. \n\nFor an informal discussion please contact Mike Simons, Principal Educational Psychologist mike.simons@northnorthants.gov.uk 07912 187268; \nor one of our Senior EP's (SEPs) \nCliff.turner@northnorthants.gov.uk (acting team manager for Kettering/Rushden. \nYvonne.needham@northnorthants.gov.uk, team manager for Corby/East Northants \nrebecca.judge@northnorthants.gov.uk team manager for Wellingborough\n\nShortlisting: 25th November 24 \nInterviews: 6th December 24\n\nJob-share and part time requests will be considered. \nPreviously awarded SPA points will be honoured.\nAbout us Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. 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You will be responsible to the area’s senior educational psychologist for the delivery of a psychological service to an identified number of schools and the surrounding community and participate in area and county development and working groups. \n\nYou’ll undertake identified research and development activities and bring to the attention of the senior educational psychologist matters relating to the quality of educational provision and the effects of policy. \n\nYou will make decisions on the appropriate form of response to requests for educational psychologist input. \nAbout you You will have a first degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the BPS as conferring the Graduate Basis for Membership, successfully completed a course of post graduate professional training recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as conferring eligibility for registration as an educational psychologist and at least two years qualified classroom teaching experience. \n\nYou will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the statutory frameworks. \n\nYou’ll be able to evidence of a commitment to maximise educational achievement and inclusion. \n\nYou’ll be able to work with parents/carers as partners and be able to demonstrable evidence of a commitment to elicit the voice of the child. \n\nFor an informal discussion please contact Mike Simons, Principal Educational Psychologist mike.simons@northnorthants.gov.uk 07912 187268; \nor one of our Senior EP's (SEPs) \nCliff.turner@northnorthants.gov.uk (acting team manager for Kettering/Rushden. \nYvonne.needham@northnorthants.gov.uk, team manager for Corby/East Northants \nrebecca.judge@northnorthants.gov.uk team manager for Wellingborough\n\nShortlisting: 3rd December 24 \nInterviews:12th December 24\n\nJob-share and part time requests will be considered. \nPreviously awarded SPA points will be honoured.\nAbout us Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. 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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>\nCycle to Work scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\nEmployee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>Car Lease scheme</li>\n\t<li>\nProfessional subscriptions / registration - 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>\nEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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You will work closely alongside the management and support team, with the day to day running of the shifts.\n\nTo manage a team of staff and take responsibility for their induction training, continuous development, and performance to ensure effective and efficient use of this resource in accordance with the policy and objectives for this service.\n\nPrioritising and directing the workload to team members, accordingly, ensuring any issues are dealt with as they arise and the health safety, welfare of customers and employees are responded to.\n\nAssist the management team by providing and recording information to help amend and update care plans so that changes in customers’ needs can be supported appropriately.\n\nOrder, monitor, and administer medication to customers, ensuring prescribed drugs are used appropriately and safely.\n\nYou will provide practical, personal and emotional care and support and to WNC customers who may have a range of different health and social care needs.\n\nYou will support the customer to maintain or develop social networks and interests, where required organising and or participating in activities of the customer’s choice. 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We will settle you in, there's no pressure to \"hit the ground running\"!\n\nYou will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.\n\nThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. 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.\n\nPlease note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of. You must have Right to work in the UK. \n\n \n\nApply now! As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response. \nAbout us We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.\n\nOur vision at West Northamptonshire Council 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.\n\nHear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU\">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU</a>\n\nAt 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. 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The role includes working with people who have learning difficulties and complex care needs. This includes people with mild to moderate behaviours that challenge, severe autism, challenges with communication, ADHD associated behaviours and Epilepsy. \n\nYou will be based at the Gladstone Centre in Northampton as part of the Complex Team. The hours are from 8-30 am - 4-30 pm. Working Monday - Friday. \n\nThe role will include driving, this is collecting people from their homes and also taking them out in the community. \n\nEach day is different, as there is a varied timetable. The activities are based around people's outcomes and needs. \n\nYou will have the ability to work using your own initiative and as part of the team. It is important that you can help with the management of emotions as well as behavioural support. 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This can be quite physically demanding. \n\nThe role requires a person who can show kindness, compassion and is willing to learn how to understand our customers needs, over time.\n\nYou really can make a difference!\n\nYou will receive constant; specialist and mentoring training - willing to work towards NVQ within Care.\n\nThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.\n\nPlease note: There is no option to offer sponsorship or transfer of. You must have Right to work in the UK. \nAbout you Working with people with Learning difficulties would be useful, but training will be given.\n\nYou need to be flexible and reliable. Have the skills to help plan and implement activities that are interesting, good fun and meet our customer's needs. The person needs to patient and caring with a good sense of humor.\n\nYou will need to be prepared to undertake a training programme to help enhance your skills and knowledge.\n\nUK full clean driving license is required, as at times you will be asked to drive a 9-Seater Minibus. \nAbout us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\n\nOur 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. \n\nHear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU \n\nWe 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\n\nThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\">what DEI means to us</a>.\n\n \n\nIf 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.\n\nWest Northants Council, where careers thrive.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"25,447 - 25,849 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-30T16:49:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4061bd93-297a-4491-aaa0-1b9213d03879.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dbf4253f-ba32-44d3-818e-f268789c262e","title":"Assistant Educational Psychologist","employer":"North Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Kettering","locationType":3,"description":"Do you make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? \n\nWe are very proud of our effective, friendly and supportive service, and you will be working alongside other committed professionals to maintain high standards. 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Under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist you will support the EPS to deliver a psychological based service through a consultation model, observation and assessment, intervention, training, research, and development work. \n\nYou’ll be supporting improvement of outcomes for children through working directly with individuals and groups of children, parents and carers, schools and other educational providers including early years settings, the local authority and partner agencies. \n\nYou will gain experience, skills, knowledge and understanding of the role and professional practice of educational psychologists, in preparation for formal post-graduate training in educational psychology. \nAbout you You will have a1st or 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring the Graduate Basis for Membership. \n\nWith your Sound knowledge of applied psychology as relevant to working with children and young people and Practical experience of working in education settings with children and young people (at least one year of paid or voluntary work), e.g., as a teacher, teaching assistant or equivalent role for local authority support services, such as social work, sport and/or youth services \n\nYou will have an in-depth knowledge of school systems and the legislative framework for SEND and good knowledge of child development across the early years, infant/junior years, and adolescence. \n\nFor an informal discussion please contact Mike Simons, Principal Educational Psychologist mike.simons@northnorthants.gov.uk 07912 187268; \nor one of our Senior EP's (SEPs) \nCliff.turner@northnorthants.gov.uk (acting team manager for Kettering/Rushden. \nYvonne.needham@northnorthants.gov.uk, team manager for Corby/East Northants \nrebecca.judge@northnorthants.gov.uk team manager for Wellingborough\n\nShortlisting: 27th/28th November 24 \nInterviews: 8th/9th January 25\n\nJob-share and part time requests will be considered. \nPreviously awarded SPA points will be honoured.\nAbout us Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:\n\nCustomer-focused \nRespectful \nEfficient \nSupportive \nTrustworthy\n\nOur Key Commitments\n\nOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.\n\nWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.\n\nNorth Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.\n\nWe aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.\n\nFurther information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35228 - £39341","publishDate":"2024-10-30T15:45:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e516ea1a-7c94-4931-9d3e-6bda7ca979f1.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"180f9558-4260-49d0-9951-d265c2cb40c7","title":"Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist","employer":"North Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Kettering","locationType":3,"description":"Do you make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? \n\nWe are very proud of our effective, friendly and supportive service, and you will be working alongside other committed professionals to maintain high standards. We are significantly involved in leading the current drive within the LA to maximise inclusion in our local educational settings. We are currently leading on developing and co-producing an Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) strategy involving representative stakeholders from across the piece. \n\nYou’ll deliver a psychological service through consultation and working with individual and groups of children, parents and carers, schools and early years providers, the local authority and partner agencies. \n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, through addressing more smartly the increased demand in accessing ours and related services. \nOur benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.\n\n \nYou’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!\n\nWhy choose us?\n\nWe offer a vibrant working environment with:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>a competitive salary</li>\n\t<li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li>\n\t<li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li>\n\t<li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li>\n</ul>\n\n \n\nWe provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.\nWhat will you be doing? You will take the lead role in the delivery of Educational Psychology to a designated area of need within the population of children and young people within North Northamptonshire. This will involve developing, overseeing and delivering projects aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people in one of four areas: \n\n<ol>\n\t<li>\n\tChildren with a Social Worker. The precise focus of the work will be determined within the scope of providing educational psychology support to the LA with regard to children and young people across the age range who may have barriers to education in relation to needs arising from experiences that have led to them requiring involvement of a Social Worker currently or previously. \n\t</li>\n</ol>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>\n\tDiversity. The precise focus of the work will be determined within the scope of providing educational psychology support to the LA with regard to children and young people across the age range who may have barriers to education in relation to neurodiversity, cultural diversity and/or gender/sexuality diversity. \n\t</li>\n</ol>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>\n\tEarly Years and Early Intervention. The precise focus of the work will be agreed with post-holder, within the scope of providing educational psychology support to the LA with regard to: pre-school education settings; community-based Family Hubs; and a graduated approach to meeting additional needs across the age range of children and young people. \n\t</li>\n</ol>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>\n\tSocial Inclusion. The precise focus of the work will be agreed with post-holder, within the scope of providing educational psychology support to the LA with regard to children and young people across the age range who have additional social emotional and mental health needs, which constitute a barrier to their engagement in education, or are at risk of being a barrier. \n\t</li>\n</ol>\n\nOver time as LA priorities change, each of these areas may change for the respective post-holders. \n\nAlongside the specialist area focused activities, you will provide generic work for up to 40% of your time: especially delivering a psychology service through consultation and working with individual and groups of children, parents and carers, schools and early years providers, the local authority and partner agencies. \n\n \nAbout you You will have a minimum of 2-years’ successful experience as an educational psychologist in a local authority educational psychology service or equivalent. With knowledge of psychological theory, research and evidence-based interventions linked to the area of preferred specialism. \n\nYou will be able to contribute to the shared tasks of multi-professional working and have demonstrable evidence of a commitment to maximise educational achievement and inclusion. \n\nYou’ll be able to contribute to policy work specifically around the area of specialism and have the ability to undertake research activities and apply the outcomes to guide good practice. \n\nFor an informal discussion please contact Mike Simons, Principal Educational Psychologist mike.simons@northnorthants.gov.uk 07912 187268; \nor one of our Senior EP's (SEPs) \nCliff.turner@northnorthants.gov.uk (acting team manager for Kettering/Rushden. \nYvonne.needham@northnorthants.gov.uk, team manager for Corby/East Northants \nrebecca.judge@northnorthants.gov.uk team manager for Wellingborough\n\nShortlisting: 5th December 24 \nInterviews: 12th December 24\n\nJob-share and part time requests will be considered. \nPreviously awarded SPA points will be honoured.\nAbout us Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:\n\nCustomer-focused \nRespectful \nEfficient \nSupportive \nTrustworthy\n\nOur Key Commitments\n\nOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.\n\nWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.\n\nNorth Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.\n\nWe aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.\n\nFurther information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56540 - £61848","publishDate":"2024-10-30T15:39:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5c5cfbb1-081a-4e59-9705-945d9b8c7123.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c35655c-8cc9-4177-85b1-4e4fc84c117d","title":"Streetpride Operative","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry Whitley Depot","locationType":3,"description":"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.\n\nThe Streetpride Service is Coventry City Councils Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance Service. It has a responsibility and statutory duty to keep the City Clean, Green and attractive for all.\n\nKeeping the City clean and green is a huge challenge and not one we can do on our own. The service is delivered by a flexible locally committed workforce who work well with the different residents, communities and partners ensuring a One Coventry approach by enabling people to do more for themselves.\n\nThe service operates out of 2 strategically based sites in the North and the South of the City and provides a cleansing service 7 days per week for 52 weeks of the year.\n\nWe currently clean 10’000 miles or road network each year and empty over 3’000 street litter bins each week.\n\nThe service is also responsible for delivering the Grounds Maintenance works across all our Parks and Open Spaces including our 5 Green Flag Parks and cuts approximately 6 million square metres of grass every 20 working days. That is the equivalent of cutting one thousand football pitches.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.\n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? As part of a team, you will support the maintenance and improvement of streets, neighbourhoods, parks, and open spaces by undertaking a range of street cleansing and grounds maintenance activities and ensuring all work is carried out by the appropriate Safe Systems of Work.\n\nThese are key roles within our Streetpride Service, and you will provide support to the community and public to improve the way our City looks and feels by working with team members and partners to create a greater feeling of security and confidence among residents, assist in maintaining a clean and safer community, and signpost accordingly.\n\nThe duties of these roles will involve:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>sweeping streets, emptying bins</li>\n\t<li>litter-picking grassed areas</li>\n\t<li>removal of dead animals and undesirable waste e.g. dog fouling</li>\n\t<li>maintaining the grounds of highway verges and parks and public open spaces</li>\n\t<li>driving vehicles and using power tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters, and other various grass-cutting machines.</li>\n</ul>\nWho are we looking for? The successful candidate will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Be reliable and committed</li>\n\t<li>Have a professional attitude and be willing to take on the tasks and duties within the remit of the role and service area</li>\n\t<li>Be physically fit and able to walk for long periods and work in all weather</li>\n\t<li>Able to undertake various labouring tasks involving bending, pulling, and lifting.</li>\n\t<li>Customer-focused and able to remain respectful, calm, and polite in environments where they may experience challenging behaviours or situations when assisting the general public and customers by responding to minor queries and complaints</li>\n\t<li>Confident to take appropriate action to avoid formal complaints.</li>\n</ul>\n\nIn addition, you should have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Knowledge of Health and safety in the workplace (incl. 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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:\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\nFor 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.\nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23114 - £24294","publishDate":"2024-10-30T14:55:56.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/afd02f1b-91dc-450f-bd0d-b306b9a92a43.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9d1f1851-4fb2-47ed-9d91-3f1dd6a9e14c","title":"Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) Coordinator","employer":"Rutland County Council","department":"","location":"Rutland - Oakham","locationType":2,"description":"Most children will receive their education in a school setting. However, there are some circumstances where children’s educational needs can only be met through Education Other than at School. We are looking for an experienced individual who can work with our stakeholders to ensure that children in Rutland receive the appropriate arrangement for education that they are entitled to. \nAbout you…\n<ul>\n<li>You have a strong understanding of the needs of children with SEND, with a proven track record as a teacher, practitioner or leader in SEND.</li>\n<li>You have a proven track record of influencing change, and delivering on strategic outcomes</li>\n<li>You are a strong team player with the ability to work on your own initiative</li>\n<li>You are a motivated individual who will enjoy working with a passionate and dynamic team</li>\n<li>You are a creative thinker and enjoy solving problems \n</li>\n</ul>\nAbout the role…\nAs the EOTAS Coordinator you will:\n<ul>\n<li>Lead on the delivery of the local authority’s responsibilities to provide Education Other than At School under section 19 and section 61 of the Education Act.</li>\n<li>Work with stakeholders to secure a strong process for the Education Other than at School offer in Rutland.</li>\n<li>Work with Case Officers, Educators and Parents/Carers to develop an offer of education that meets the education needs in children’s medical needs and/or EHCP.</li>\n<li>Have an oversight of all children who are receiving their education other an at school, working with case holders to quality assure the package in place.</li>\n</ul>\nThe 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.\nPlease note the post holder will need a driving licence to ensure they can travel around the county.\nThe EOTAS Coordinator interviews will be held face to face at the council offices on 21 November 2024. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.\nWe 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. \nTo be successful in this role – you may have experience working in the following roles:\nTeacher; SEND Practitioner; Alternative Provision Tutor; SEND Leader \nOur offer to you:\nRutland 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.\nWe 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.\nWhilst 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. \nFind out more:\nTo 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 Lauren Wakefield, SEND Team Manager on 01572 722577 or at <a href=\"mailto:lwakefield@rutland.gov.uk\">lwakefield@rutland.gov.uk</a>\nIf you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291or email us at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk\">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>\nHow to apply:\nClick on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.\nIf 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>\nAll 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.\nRutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 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Working with colleagues who deal with electoral registration, running elections and processing land searches for people moving house, you will gain all-round skills including customer service, understanding legislations & administrative experience.\n<h2 class=\"govuk-heading-m\">Work</h2>\nAs an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.\n<h3 class=\"govuk-heading-s\">What you’ll do at work</h3>\nYou won’t have to work at a polling station giving out ballot papers, but you will be part of the core team who makes sure that our 75,000 electors can vote by visiting a polling station or by post.\nYou will be working in the council offices within a small team in an administrative role. You would be dealing with customers, our councillors and others teams around the council. \nThis role is very varied and you can be talking to a customer about their postal vote or checking ballot papers to make sure the wording is correct. You will also be processing local searches on our Total Land Charges software system, making sure that the work is done within set timelines.\nThe tasks that you will be dealing with include but won’t be limited to:\n<ul>\n<li>Sorting and scanning electoral registration forms, then inputting information onto a data base regarding electoral registration as well as making enquiries of customers.</li>\n<li>Dealing with customer and Officer enquiries on the telephone, by email as well as in person regarding registering to vote, voting by post or at a polling station.</li>\n<li>Dealing with office-based services which can include, receiving and sending post, copying, scanning and filing of documents.</li>\n<li>Using our election management system to update staff, polling stations and many other areas of election planning.</li>\n<li>Assisting the Land Charges Officer with processing searches submitted by Solicitors as an essential part of buying a property.</li>\n</ul>\nWhilst working mainly within the Electoral Services and Local Land Charges team, team we will ensure you are able to gain knowledge of how the Council works as a whole by spending time in other areas and learning their processes and roles.\nPlease note, during the election period travel to other locations is neccessary, therfore candidates are required to have a full driving licence and their own transport.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Apprentice grade £22,183 - 22,737","publishDate":"2024-10-30T11:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-29T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7cc7c5d9-8fbf-4ee0-9a48-62e52965d7c7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bb6435be-2c0a-4846-b0ce-613485923430","title":"Children and Family Worker - Horizon Team","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry Broadgate House","locationType":3,"description":"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.\n\nAt Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. \n\nBe 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.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. \n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? Coventry City Council’s Children’s Services Horizon team are seeking to recruit a dynamic, experienced and highly skilled Children and Families Worker to deliver an outstanding service to children and their families.\n\nWe are looking to recruit an individual who is passionate, child centred, enthusiastic, quick thinking and confident in dealing with members of the public, professionals and agencies in order to triage referrals and gather information to enable an accurate initial threshold assessment to be made regarding the support that a child and their family may require. \n\nThis is a great opportunity to experience working in a busy, multi-agency environment that focuses on providing good quality advice and guidance to ensure that families receive appropriate support.\n\nThis 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).\n\n \nWho are we looking for? You will believe in providing a high-quality service that ensures that the child is at the heart of everything we do. You will need to have a positive attitude and the ability to work in a solution focussed way with families. You will be a good team player who is passionate about identifying appropriate interventions for children and families.\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nPlease contact Yvette Alexander-Dhami for an informal discussion about this job role on 0781 1128385\n\nFor full details on the application process please read the attached document 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.\n\nInterview date(s): 26/11/2024 & 27/11/2024\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"144\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/Child_Friendly_Cov_signature_strip.png\" width=\"966\">\nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26421 - £32076","publishDate":"2024-10-30T09:09:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-13T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/68a5bd4d-5209-47c1-80eb-b20c1895d492.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e8db13e6-96a3-49ad-a44c-399b682ba49e","title":"English Lecturer Level 1","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry Southfields Old School, South Street, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"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.\n\nThe Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. \n\nWe offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. \n\nWe also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people.\n\nOur work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Nursery Workers</li>\n\t<li>Teaching Assistants</li>\n\t<li>Leadership/Management; and </li>\n\t<li>Customer Care. </li>\n</ul>\n\nWe also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop. \n\nOur main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need.\n\nWe welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry. \nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.\n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? Lecturer Level 1 - English within Essential Skills Team 37 hours per week\n\nThe Adult Education Service is positioned in the Employment, Skills & Adult Education team within the Council’s Regeneration and Economy Directorate. The strategic intent of the service is to maximise the employability of adults, so they can progress into work, further learning/training, or engage in voluntary, social and community activities.\n\nThe Service is recruiting a tutor with relevant skills, knowledge and experience in a particular subject area to design, plan, deliver and report on high quality adult learning programmes. These will include (non)accredited courses taught online and/or face-to-face in a range of community settings within the city. Provision will be delivered during the daytime, evening and at weekends, throughout the year, to meet identified needs.\n\nThis 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).\nWho are we looking for? For this role you will have an up to date knowledge of curriculum practice and issues, and relevant teaching experience within a community-based adult education context. You will need to demonstrate the ability to deliver an (in)formal, culturally competent, and inclusive curriculum to raise aspirations and make a difference to residents from diverse backgrounds within the city. \n\nYou will have experience of setting individual targets and evaluating learner progress and achievements through both accredited and non-accredited provision. You must evidence a good understanding of equity and inclusion, safeguarding and Prevent and be proactive in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.\n\nYou will have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences and have the skills to promote Adult Education provision using a range of methods, including social media.\n\nYou should have English and Maths qualification at Level 2, a teaching qualification at Level 3. A subject specification qualification at Level 4 or equivalent is also desirable. The ability and willingness to teach in a range of venues within in the city, and throughout the year, is important.\n\nAs part of the application process you will need to complete a personal statement describing how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Person Specification. \n\nFollowing recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nFor full details on the application process please read the attached document 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.\n\nInterview date(s): Thursday 28th November\n\n \nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26541 - £32440","publishDate":"2024-10-30T08:21:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/876ae313-d2db-4ddd-9ae9-5d4673582809.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8d0ef68e-5130-40f7-8e81-cf4dfdddb826","title":"Estate Assistant","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry, One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"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.\n\nCoombe Country Park is set on the outskirts of Coventry on the Brinklow Road. It is managed as part of the Park Service for the city council. Coombe has won many awards for it’s quality and excellence in management, conservation, visitor experience and education. These include SSSI status for 40years, Green Flag (Park and Green spaces excellence award), Visit England visitor attraction quality scheme, Natural England’s Country Park Accreditation and Trip Advisor certificate of excellence for consistently high ratings in our customer reviews. Our staff provide high quality provision in terms of green space care, development and restoration based on an important site for biodiversity amongst the wider ancient woodland landscape setting and the cultural & heritage setting of listed building (Coombe Abbey Hotel). We are visitor focussed, family friendly and encourage visitors to explore the site for heritage and biodiversity.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.\n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? We are looking for people to join our team as Estate Assistants to support the maintenance of Coombe Abbey Park and the War Memorial Park by undertaking various grounds maintenance, cleansing and retail activities on site.\n\nYou will be ensuring a good visitor experience and will be assisting with improving standards and the continuous development of the parks.\n\nThe main day-to-day duties of the role include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Patrol the park ensuring that visitors can fully enjoy its facilities.</li>\n\t<li>Carry out routine maintenance including clearing litter, cleaning, and basic horticultural tasks such as pruning, leaf clearing and path edging.</li>\n\t<li>Actively promote Coombe's facilities through face-to-face interaction. Encouraging positive involvement with the site by providing information on things to see/do and how to get involved in activities and events.</li>\n</ul>\n\nTo apply for this role, you MUST have a full UK driving license and be available to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.\n\nThis 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).\nWho are we looking for? The ideal candidate will have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Knowledge of basic maintenance and horticultural operations.</li>\n\t<li>Verbal communication skills - communicating with the general public, external organisations and other employees, face to face and over the telephone.</li>\n\t<li>Able and willing to carry out routine cleaning work of Coombe's facilities.</li>\n\t<li>Able to lift and carry materials and resources.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in the safe use of a variety of tools e.g. strimmer, leaf blower, secateurs, bowsaw.</li>\n\t<li>Able and willing to work outside for long periods.</li>\n</ul>\n\nFor full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nFor 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.\n\nInterview date: 18/11/24\n\n \nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23114 - £24294","publishDate":"2024-10-29T16:38:17.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f4e0af11-bb52-4be2-851b-962b78df7c37.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"193fbf0d-d181-4b7a-97b4-d6a9d3dd5517","title":"Senior Support Assistant","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry 2 Dover Street, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"PILS supports adults with learning disabilities to maintain their tenancies. Our goal is to provide a high standard of care for everyone who has a service from PILS service promoting their dignity, respect, and independence at all times. You will be part of a team providing high standards of person-centred support to our Service Users, supporting them to complete everyday living tasks, work towards achieving their personal goals, and enable them to live as independently as they can.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.\n\nIn a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.\n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\n\n<img alt=\"\" src=\"%E2%80%8B%20%20%20%20%E2%80%8B\">\nWhat is the job role? The Promoting Independent Living Service (PILS) supports citizens with learning disabilities to live independently within their own homes. \n\nYou will be the Senior Support Assistant at one of the properties we support which has a single tenant and a staff team in it. There are 2 Senior posts vacant at present, one of 20Hrs per week and one at 26Hrs per week.\n\nStaff work together to develop Tenants' life skills enabling them to navigate all the challenges of living independently, with guidance, support, advice, and sometimes drawing on their own experiences.    \n\nThe rewards of seeing Tenants achieve are so uplifting to all involved and are great motivation for the days that might not go to plan. \n\nYou will provide line management support to your team holding regular supervision sessions with them. Hold regular team meetings Your good rota management skills will ensure that the tenancy is adequately staffed at all times, complete support plans, positive handling plans, audits, and Health & Safety checks at the properties.  \n\nNo two days are the same, you’ll enjoy a diverse workload and have the opportunity to stretch your skills. PILS prides itself on being a supportive environment, where people can make the most of personal development opportunities to achieve positive professional outcomes. \n\nIf you have the skills to advise on life choices whilst ensuring the principles of the Mental Capacity Act, you may be the person that we are looking for. \n\nThis 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).\n\n \nWho are we looking for? You’ll need: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tYou will have a Diploma 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent/ or be committed to achieving this within the agreed timescale from appointment to the post.    \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tExperience of working with adults with learning disabilities. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tTo have a good knowledge of safeguarding, policies and procedures. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tTo work with management to ensure that all Tenants’ needs are being met to support their individual outcomes. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tThe ability to lead, and work as part of a team, using own initiative and respond flexibly to the needs of Tenants promoting dignity, respect and choice at all times. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tWorking as part of our management team, you’ll have the benefit of engaging with people face-to-face as you work in partnership with Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and a range of other practitioners. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tWith excellent relationship-building skills, you’ll work closely with members of the team, Management and colleagues across other locations. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tTo have the ability to assess service user needs, record and maintain records both paper and electronic and monitor accordingly, to communicate and liaise with Tenants, relatives and with other professionals, on a day-to-day basis. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tYou’ll enjoy using a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve successful outcomes for both your staff team and the tenant you support. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\tBasic Knowledge of different electronic programs and a willingness to learn new programs to support you within your role. \n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nFor full details on the application process please read the attached document 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.\n\nInterview date(s): 28th & 29th November 2024\nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26421 - £32076 salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked","publishDate":"2024-10-29T16:01:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-15T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bde42f5f-36ca-48c3-8362-709809272e5b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d74b983a-03eb-4811-bcb9-b8c8d285c7b4","title":"Schools Property Asset Management Officer","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"The Facilities Management Service comprises six diverse and multi-disciplined teams that are responsible for the safe operation, management, maintenance and efficiency of the Council’s property assets. The teams provide a range of services and support to the Council’s operational, commercial and schools portfolios ensuring the Councils legislative obligations are fulfilled. \n\nThe teams are:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Repairs and Maintenance Team</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Compliance and Surveying Team </li>\n\t<li>Building Cleaning Team </li>\n\t<li>Corporate Property Information Team</li>\n\t<li>Energy Management Team </li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Facilities Management & Site Services Team</li>\n</ul>\n\n \n\nProperty Information Team is responsible for ensuring all property plans and data are accurate and up to date fulfilling the Council’s obligations for reporting, ensuring Council assets are appropriately insured including the monitoring of Business Rates information. \n\nThe function works across the Council with specific detail towards the school portfolio in planning for school place capacity, ensuring compliance with government funding obligations and issuing landlords’ consents. \n\nWithin our team people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle-management, as a result we would like to encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. \n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? We are looking for a School Property Information Officer to join our Corporate Property Information Team. In this role you will be developing, managing and maintaining the schools building and land information held in in a number of systems including spreadsheets, databases, mapping systems and CAD. \n\nThis role will work closely with colleagues within the Facilities Management Team, Education Service and Finance. You will have good communication skills with an ability to explain complex information to a variety of audiences including school Head Teachers and School Business Managers. The role leads on the management of the schools devolved formula capital process and schools capacity assessments.\n\nFixed Term for 2 years.\n\nThis 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). \n \nWho are we looking for? We are looking for an individual who brings a commitment to inclusivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.\n\nYou will have a practical and methodical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills, with the ability to work to high levels of accuracy within strict deadlines. You will also have experience of developing complex spreadsheets and an understanding of the development of databases including experience of coding. You will be able to adapt software systems for required change and plan and programme for change.\n\nYou will have strong organisational skills and analytical skills to manage property and financial information along with the initiative to prioritise your own workload including directing the work of the Information Analyst. You must have a flexible approach and be able to take on new tasks or projects, developing and implementing new ways of working.\n\nYou will be willing to develop new skills and thrive in a busy environment, maintaining a great attention to detail along with excellent communication skills. With experience of quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, quality services for customers\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nFor full details on the application process please read the attached document 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.\n\nInterview date(s): 28th November 2024\nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42403 - £49498","publishDate":"2024-10-29T12:52:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/02146dea-2237-4093-90d3-c03f39623b2e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b95a88f8-27df-423f-938b-a9371b930962","title":"Conservation Officer","employer":"Harborough District Council","department":"","location":"Market Harborough, Leicestershire","locationType":2,"description":"Can you help to conserve and enhance Harborough District’s heritage? \nHarborough District Council in rural south Leicestershire, is one of the most prosperous and attractive areas of England and includes a wealth of heritage and development growth areas. The district has 1,284 Listed Buildings; 63 Conservation Areas; 66 Scheduled Monuments and 6 Registered Parks and Gardens. We are also developing a local list of Non-Designated Heritage Assets. \nWhat are we looking for? \nWorking with the Development Management team, you will help to provide specialist heritage advice on a varied caseload of applications ranging from householders to major development proposals as well as dealing with your own caseload of listed building consent and planning applications. You will also provide conservation advice to a range of stakeholders. \nWhat you need? \nWe are looking for someone who has a degree in conservation, planning or a planning related subject, with either full or working towards Membership of the RTPI or IHBC and with experience of working within a planning environment. You will need to be a good team player, with excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, delivering excellent customer service. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. \nWhy work for us? \n<ul>\n<li>Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days paid annual leave plus bank/public holidays, which increases to 32 days after five years' service. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous contributory local government pension scheme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Free office parking </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Annual leave purchasing scheme </li>\n</ul>\nSalary: Grade 7 (£37,035 to £39,513) (salary dependent on skills and experience) plus a 10% Golden Hello payment on top of annual starting salary. \nClosing date: Monday 11th November 2024 \nInterview date: 27th November 2024 \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 7 (£37,035 to £39,513) (salary dependent on skills and experience) plus a 10% Golden Hello payment on top of annual starting salary.","publishDate":"2024-10-28T17:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ad3647b1-47f2-40ad-8eb0-ab12350fcbb7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7b6baa78-3e2b-4200-a7b2-8639755fc0a4","title":"Housing Enablement Officer Part Time","employer":"Blaby District Council","department":"","location":"NHS Hospitals Leicestershire, Bradgate Mental Health Unit","locationType":2,"description":"Housing Enablement Officer Part Time\nScale 5 £32,115 - £37,938 per annum pro rata\nPermanent - 17.5 hours per week \n \nThe Housing Enablement Team (HET) is a dynamic and flexible service designed to support patients in hospital who have housing issues that are preventing their discharge. HET was established in 2014 and has since expanded across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. You will assist the service by providing advice and support to patients around housing, homelessness, and tenancy related issues within both physical health and mental health settings.\n \nYou will assist with a variety of housing related referrals from medical staff in relation to patients who need support to aid discharge.\n \nYou will work in a multi-disciplinary team setting as a housing professional and ensure effective liaison with key partners and officers in associated organisations and Councils to develop cross boundary strategies on promoting and delivering against the reduction of delays to hospital discharge.\n \nYou will have previous housing/homelessness experience as well as strong knowledge of preventative homelessness practice, private rented sector housing and housing legislation. Basic working knowledge of the social care and health sectors will also be useful but not essential.\n \nYou will be able to work individually and as part of a team with minimum supervision, managing your own caseload and be able to assess a patient’s housing needs and plan and carry out resolutions to secure accommodation to enable discharge.\n \nYou will be able to deal sensitively with customers/patients with a variety of support needs, including mental ill health and be able to support patients in potentially difficult situations.\n \nYou will be based at the Bradgate Mental Health Unit and Leicester Royal Infirmary on a rota basis and also work with patients in the Mental Health Rehab Sites at the Willows and Stewart House.\nTo find out more about the job and what it is like to work for us, please contact Victoria Rollings, Housing Enablement Team Leader on 07768725284 for an informal discussion.\n \nFlexible working may be considered.\n \nThis role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (known as a DBS check). All offers of employment will be made conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory DBS check.\n \n<a href=\"https://www.blaby.gov.uk/media/kl5dfptc/jd-ps-housing-enablement-officer-accessible.pdf\">Job Description & Person Specification</a>\n \nBenefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. To find out more, click on the link <a href=\"https://www.blaby.gov.uk/jobs/employee-benefits/\">Employee benefits</a>\n \nWe also support Hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working.\n \nInternal applicants can apply for this exciting opportunity via iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS). Once logged in, if you click on the person icon in the top right corner of the Home Screen and then on 'useful links', another link will appear called ‘Apply for a Vacancy’. You will need to click search on front page (green button) – it brings up a blank screen, so you will need to click the link from the top menu ‘Search for Job’ and all vacancies will be displayed. \n \nTo apply for this exciting opportunity by clicking on the 'apply online' button below.\n \nShould you have any technical issues when applying, please email <a href=\"mailto:human.resources@blaby.gov.uk\">human.resources@blaby.gov.uk</a>\n \n \nClosing date: 22nd November 2024\n \nInterview date: 4th December 2024\n \n \nBlaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and those in the Armed Forces, and therefore as a Disability Confident Employer and to show that we commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.blaby.gov.uk/your-council/jobs/guaranteed-interview-scheme/\">jobs page</a>.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 5 £32,115 - £37,938 per annum pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-28T15:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-22T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dcafb7a7-57c3-471e-a9c5-84b079df3850.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b874ccdc-c36f-4124-924f-28672cc3362c","title":"Housing Options Officer","employer":"Ashfield District Council","department":"","location":"Kirkby In Ashfield","locationType":2,"description":"Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of residents in housing need? If so, the Housing Options Officer role may be for you.\nYou will be responsible for providing a customer focused, high-quality advice and assessment service for people who are threatened with homelessness or are experiencing homelessness\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring customers’ circumstances are investigated and their housing and support needs are assessed in accordance with the homelessness legislation, statutory guidance and the Council’s policies and procedures with a view to prevent or relieve homelessness wherever possible.\nTo meet the requirements of this role, you must be able to interpret complex legislation and guidance, contribute positively to the development of new working practices and initiatives that help to prevent homelessness, increase the take-up of housing options and minimise the use and cost of temporary accommodation.\nAshfield is a great place to work where employees are valued. Benefits include a very generous holiday entitlement of up to 35 days per year, local government pension and flexible working.\nFor further information or to discuss the post contact Mr Ian Scholes on 01623 45753\nClosing date: 10 November 2024\nInterview date: 19 November 2024","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"31,067 - 33,366","publishDate":"2024-10-28T10:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b56b23ea-b127-4be8-a5e9-d6e149b29bbe.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6fc445b8-4ca7-47a2-9a98-7c247c2b9001","title":"Children’s Residential Service Development Co-ordinator","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"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.\n\nWe currently have 5 well-established Children's Residential Homes within the city and a forward-thinking vision to open additional homes enabling Coventry’s young people to stay closer to their family, friends, and community. Children in our care come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. \n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in residential care and committed to driving positive change? Join our team as a Service Development Co-ordinator where you’ll play a central role in enhancing the services and support we provide.\n\nAs a Service Development Co-ordinator, you’ll coordinate and support various initiatives within our Children Residential Services Workforce Development. Your key responsibilities will include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Collaborating across the team to lead and advance service improvements that align with our strategy, meet regulatory standards, and support the implementation of the Social Care Academy.</li>\n\t<li>Driving change and supporting continuous improvement to achieve performance goals, ensuring better outcomes for children in our care.</li>\n\t<li>Promoting and facilitating consultations with children and young people residing in our residential homes to ensure their voices are heard and reflected in our services.</li>\n\t<li>Developing and standardising policies, processes, and residential projects to ensure consistent best practices.</li>\n\t<li>Researching and integrating insights from external sources, including other residential services, to inspire future service enhancements.</li>\n</ul>\n\nThis 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).\n\n<img alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/Child_Friendly_Cov_logo.png\">\n\nThis 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). \n \nWho are we looking for? We are looking for an individual who brings a commitment to inclusivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. To succeed in this role, you should have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A Degree or equivalent qualifications and/or significant work experience.</li>\n\t<li>Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including Children’s Home Regulations (2015), Ofsted Inspection Framework, and Children’s Homes Quality Standards.</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of the agenda for children and families and familiarity with policies surrounding equal opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>Proficiency in gathering and analysing information from varied sources to measure performance effectively.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in financial analysis and the ability to provide insights into financial impacts of decisions.</li>\n\t<li>Strong IT skills to support monitoring and evaluating services, alongside experience in creating reports, presentations, and using tools like spreadsheets and databases.</li>\n\t<li>Effective communication skills and the ability to present to various stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n\nOur ideal candidate will also bring personal initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work independently to respond to unforeseen challenges.\n\nThe children and young people we support come from varied backgrounds, and to provide the best possible care, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects and appreciates their unique experiences. Currently, men, especially from ethnic minority backgrounds, are under-represented within our middle-management team. So we would encourage applications from this demographic along with applicants from all genders and backgrounds, to join us to support young people with respect, empathy, and inclusivity.\n\nFor an informal conversation about the role please contact: residentialchildrensservices@coventry.gov.uk\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nFor full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. \n\nIf 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.\n\nInterview date(s): Week commencing 25th November 2024.\nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£42,403 - £49,498","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:24:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b70f3f6e-f743-4bc5-add9-24a3171950b1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"54312e82-3dd8-439e-af99-5064151f8351","title":"Operational Property Surveyor","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"The Facilities Management Service comprises six diverse and multi-disciplined teams that are responsible for the safe operation, management, maintenance and efficiency of the Council’s property assets. The teams provide a range of services and support to the Council’s operational, commercial and schools portfolios ensuring the Councils legislative obligations are fulfilled. \n\nThe teams are:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Repairs and Maintenance Team</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Compliance and Surveying Team </li>\n\t<li>Building Cleaning Team </li>\n\t<li>Corporate Property Information Team</li>\n\t<li>Energy Management Team </li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Facilities Management & Site Services Team</li>\n</ul>\n\n \n\nProperty Information Team is responsible for ensuring all property plans and data are accurate and up to date fulfilling the Council’s obligations for reporting, ensuring Council assets are appropriately insured including the monitoring of Business Rates information. \n\nThe function works across the Council with specific detail towards the school portfolio in planning for school place capacity, ensuring compliance with government funding obligations and issuing landlords’ consents. \n\nWithin our team people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle-management, as a result we would like to encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. \n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? We are looking for a School Property Information Officer to join our Corporate Property Information Team. In this role you will be developing, managing and maintaining the schools building and land information held in in a number of systems including spreadsheets, databases, mapping systems and CAD. \n\nThis role will work closely with colleagues within the Facilities Management Team, Education Service and Finance. You will have good communication skills with an ability to explain complex information to a variety of audiences including school Head Teachers and School Business Managers. The role leads on the management of the schools devolved formula capital process and schools capacity assessments\n\nThis 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).\nWho are we looking for? We are looking for an individual who brings a commitment to inclusivity and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.\n\nYou will have a practical and methodical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills, with the ability to work to high levels of accuracy within strict deadlines. You will also have experience of developing complex spreadsheets and an understanding of the development of databases including experience of coding. You will be able to adapt software systems for required change and plan and programme for change.\n\nYou will have strong organisational skills and analytical skills to manage property and financial information along with the initiative to prioritise your own workload including directing the work of the Information Analyst. You must have a flexible approach and be able to take on new tasks or projects, developing and implementing new ways of working.\n\nYou will be willing to develop new skills and thrive in a busy environment, maintaining a great attention to detail along with excellent communication skills. With experience of quality assurance processes to ensure consistent, quality services for customers\n\nWhen writing your personal statement, please pay particular regard to the following, as your answers will be used for shortlisting:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Please give an overview of your experience in the use of CAD drawing work in relation to measured building surveys.</li>\n\t<li>Provide an outline with your most complex example of your use of IT systems and analysis of data.</li>\n\t<li>Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of property management or other complex information that you were required to interpret and report upon.</li>\n</ul>\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nFor 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.\nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.\n\nTo deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.\n\nIf you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31364 - £37336","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:14:10.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-18T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a9d07982-df0f-48f0-b3f6-aa9c8b207a20.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"04b2b503-564a-493d-b0bc-35aa4dca3257","title":"Senior Practitioner - Help and Protection","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. 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. \n\nBe 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.\nOur Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. \n\nOur Values are:\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<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\">\nWhat is the job role? This is a unique opportunity to join us as a Senior Practitioner in our Help and Protecion teams on either a permanent or fixed term / secodnment basis. You will assume a crucial role in managing and delivering effective and efficient services for children, young people, and their families.\n\nYour responsibilities include providing professional supervision, adhering to Social Work England's code of practice, and contributing to team development. Flexibility and commitment to working outside office hours are essential to meet the diverse needs of families.\n\nAs a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Assessing and managing risk in complex and urgent situations.</li>\n\t<li>Providing professional advice and guidance to other agencies and professionals.</li>\n\t<li>Supervising and supporting other staff members in the team.</li>\n\t<li>Ensuring high standards of practice and record keeping.</li>\n\t<li>Contributing to the development and improvement of the service.</li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will make the most of your social work and specialist experience by holding a smaller caseload, also supporting a team of Social workers and taking a lead in the development of their practice. \n\nThis 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).\nWho are we looking for? We are seeking candidates with a strong background in working with children, young people, and their families. You should have extensive experience in handling complex cases, including Child Protection, Child in Need, Care Proceedings, and the Public Law Outline.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have previously supported children and families when children have been taken into care and will have experience providing guidance and supervision to less experienced colleagues. A relevant Social Work qualification is essential for this role.\n\nIf you are passionate about mentoring the next generation of social workers and have a proven track record in children's services, we would love to hear from you.\n\nEncouraging Diverse Applications:\n\nThe children, families and young people we work with come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives. \n\nIn order to shape and deliver our services in an effective way, we want to ensure that we have employees from a range of different backgrounds, identities and different lived experiences so that we are able to meet the needs of all the communities that we serve.   \n\nOur workforce data shows that men, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, have a disability or who identify as being from the LGBT+ community are under-represented at management level and encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post\n\nFor an informal conversation about the role please contact Matt Pickering - matthew.pickering@coventry.gov.uk or Satish Thakor - satish.thakor@coventry.gov.uk\n\nIf 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.\n\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:\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\nFor full details on the application process please read the attached document 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.\n\nIf you'd like to learn more about being a Social Worker here at Coventry City Council, please join us for our Coventry Social Worker Recruitment Open Evening on Thursday 14th November 2024 between 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, CV1 5RR.\n\nTo register your attendance please fill in a short <a href=\"https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/service/Social_work_open_day\">Form</a> to tell us you’re coming.\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"144\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/Child_Friendly_Cov_signature_strip.png\" width=\"966\">\n\n \nAbout Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.\n\nWe are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. \n \nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. 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