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The Council’s service operates nine residential homes which are all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.</p>\n<p>As an Assistant Care Manager, you’ll support the Registered Care Manager to provide a successful service for looked after young people in one of our small group homes. You’ll support young people with complex challenges, fostering a safe and nurturing environment.</p>\n<p>You’ll manage the Residential Care team, ensuring the delivery of effective relationship-based care, as well as oversee care plans, risk assessments and daily operations. By collaborating with families, staff and agencies, you’ll provide holistic support to help young people achieve their educational and social goals.</p>\n<p>Your leadership responsibilities will include monitoring staff performance, organising training, and maintaining compliance with regulations, budgets and quality standards. When needed, you’ll also deputise for the Registered Care Manager, ensuring your group home runs smoothly.</p>\n<p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p>\n<p>In order to succeed in this role, you’ll hold a Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, with proven experience of managing staff to deliver quality care.</p>\n<p>Considerable experience working in a residential care setting is also critical for understanding the needs of our young people.</p>\n<p>You’ll also possess good understanding of relevant legislation and the standards set out in the Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Home Regulations.</p>\n<p>You’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to fantastic outcomes for looked after children.</p>\n<p><strong>Why join Stoke-on-Trent?</strong></p>\n<p><em>“We are non-profit and fully committed to helping shape the future of our young people. 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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is offering exciting opportunities across <strong>several departments</strong> for experienced social workers to join them and help deliver exceptional services to children, young people, and families.</div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">This is a fantastic chance to take on a <strong>rewarding role</strong> with excellent support for your continued professional development.</div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong>About the role</strong></div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">As a <strong>Senior Social Worker</strong>, you will play a key role in <strong>delivering high-quality social care services</strong>, providing direct support to children and families. 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You’ll benefit from:</div>\n<ul class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested\">\n<li>\n<strong>A relocation package of up to £8,000</strong> to help you make a smooth transition if you’re moving to the area. This covers expenses such as removal costs, legal fees, and other associated expenses. The terms and conditions of this scheme will apply from the date you start your employment with the City Council.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Daily Commuter Travel Allowance</strong> as an alternative to relocation support. If you decide not to relocate (for example, on a fixed-term contract), you may be eligible to claim commuter travel expenses. This applies if your main residence is at least <strong>35 miles</strong> from your place of work. You can claim for up to <strong>two years</strong> or a maximum of <strong>£5,000</strong>—whichever comes first.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous salary packages</strong> and clear progression pathways, with many Senior Social Workers advancing to Team Manager roles.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Comprehensive training and development opportunities</strong> to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible working options</strong> (where applicable) to support work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Access to <strong>mental health support</strong> and staff equality and diversity networks.</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong>Want to find out more and apply?</strong></div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">If you are passionate about making a difference in children and families' lives, we would love to hear from you.</div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:</div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Jo Brammer Recruitment & Retention Lead - Email</strong> <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"mailto:joanne.brammer@stoke.gov.uk\">joanne.brammer@stoke.gov.uk</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong>Additional information</strong></div>\n<ul class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested\">\n<li>\n<strong>Sponsorship to work in the UK</strong> may be considered for this role upon a successful interview.</li>\n<li>This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received.</li>\n<li>Shortlisting will be conducted on a rolling basis, with <strong>interviews taking place bi-weekly on Wednesdays</strong>.</li>\n<li>Stoke-on-Trent City Council is committed to <strong>safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults</strong>. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an <strong>inclusive environment</strong> for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.</div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today.</div>","shortDescription":"Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks a Senior Social Worker to join various departments, supporting children, families, and providing mentorship.","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £46,731 (Level 12)","publishDate":"2025-02-10T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/19643fa6-d763-4c4d-bdda-a58f97680e61.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"38137ec6-e5af-462e-b3f5-1b38730d230b","title":"Residential Care Workers","employer":"Stoke-on-Trent City Council","department":"","location":"Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you looking for your next social care role with a friendly and supportive employer?</p>\n<p>Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking compassionate and resilient Residential Care Workers to transform the lives of looked after children.</p>\n<p>This role is a fantastic chance to develop your career, with a wealth of learning and development opportunities on offer.</p>\n<p><strong>About the job</strong></p>\n<p>Stoke-on-Trent is home to over 1,000 children in care. The Council’s service operates nine residential homes which are all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.</p>\n<p>As a Residential Care Worker, you’ll join one of our small group homes, helping to provide high-quality care that delivers the best possible outcomes for looked after young people.</p>\n<p>You’ll work with our residents to help them build independence, while ensuring their safety and advocating for their educational and developmental needs.</p>\n<p>You’ll take a restorative approach to work, building relationships that empower children and their families. You’ll contribute to the development of care plans and help to address challenging behaviours, with the goal of enhancing young people’s lives and access to opportunities.</p>\n<p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed in this role you’ll need to hold a Level 4 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care, as well as experience working with children.</p>\n<p>You’ll have a good understanding of Children’s Home Regulations and the Children act 1989, with a commitment to the legislation’s guidance.</p>\n<p>You will be patient and understanding, with an ability to approach challenging situations with empathy. In addition, you’ll need to be adaptable, including having some availability for unsociable hours.</p>\n<p>You’ll also have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively to childcare planning.</p>\n<p><strong>Why join Stoke-on-Trent?</strong></p>\n<p><em>“I enjoy the variety of the work and the chance to make a real impact on the life of a young person who has had a challenging journey in life so far.”</em> - Dave, Residential Care Worker</p>\n<p>The Children’s Social Care teams at Stoke-on-Trent are a close-knit group and provide a supportive and friendly work environment for our colleagues.</p>\n<p>We offer generous salary packages as well as fantastic professional development opportunities. Our training packages are hugely comprehensive, with programmes to help you develop into management roles. A large proportion of our current leadership team progressed to their roles from Residential Care Workers.</p>\n<p>We also provide a broad range of wellbeing support, such as staff counselling, occupational health support and the Able Futures ‘Access to Work’ scheme.</p>\n<p>Flexible working opportunities are also on offer, providing you are available to fulfil the duties of your role.</p>\n<p>For more in-depth details about <a href=\"https://stokechildrensocialcarecareers.co.uk/#our-offer\">our benefits</a> and life at Stoke-on-Trent, please visit our careers site: <a href=\"https://stokechildrensocialcarecareers.co.uk\">https://stokechildrensocialcarecareers.co.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note that having the right to work in the UK is an essential requirement for this role, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. As part of the interview, you will be required to show your right to work in the UK.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact a member of our management team:</p>\n<p>Stacey Hegarty – Registered Care Manager: <a href=\"mailto:Stacey.Hegarty@stoke.gov.uk\">Stacey.Hegarty@stoke.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Chris Whalley – Head of CWD Residential Services and Outreach: <a href=\"mailto:Chris.Whalley@stoke.gov.uk\">Chris.Whalley@stoke.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis, with interviews taking place bi-weekly on Wednesdays. </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</p>\n<p>Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. 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This post would be suitable for Early Career Teachers as well as Recently Qualified Teachers as we prioritise continuous professional development and support for staff.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Pear Tree Primary School is a popular one form entry school in Stapeley, Nantwich. Our children are well behaved, great fun and eager to learn. We have talented, hardworking and friendly staff, and a supportive governing board. Parental and school expectations are high at Pear Tree and the person appointed must be able to meet these expectations. In return our staff are highly valued and are offered excellent training, coaching and support from the whole team.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The successful candidates will demonstrate:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding, creative practice.</li>\n<li>Resilience and commitment to securing the highest possible standards for our children.</li>\n<li>Secure knowledge of curriculum planning and delivery.</li>\n<li>The ability to deliver exciting and engaging learning opportunities.</li>\n<li>The ability to adapt learning to suit the needs of all learners.</li>\n<li>Excellent organisation, time management and assessment strategies.</li>\n<li>Good communication skills.</li>\n<li>The enthusiasm and drive to be part of our exciting future.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please phone the school office 01270 906120 to arrange a tour on</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday 28<sup>th</sup> April 4pm</li>\n<li>Tuesday 29<sup>th</sup> April 4pm</li>\n<li>Tuesday 6<sup>th</sup> May 4pm</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12:00 on Wednesday 14<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>An application pack can be requested from the school office by emailing: <a href=\"mailto:admin@peartree.cheshire.sch.uk\">admin@peartree.cheshire.sch.uk</a> or telephoning 01270 906120. All applications are to be returned Mr M. Greasby via the school admin account.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interviews: Wednesday 21<sup>st</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Pear Tree Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 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The full-time post will initially be based in Key Stage 2.  This post is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced teachers, and those returning to the profession. We can offer high-quality CPD and a highly supportive staff team.</p><p> A visit to the school is highly recommended.   Please contact Mo Ali at the school to arrange this : admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk</p><p> </p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><ul>\n<li>A highly skilled classroom practitioner</li>\n<li>A caring and dynamic individual who is prepared to go the extra mile to meet the needs of all children</li>\n<li>An enthusiastic person who can stimulate and engage children in their learning</li>\n</ul><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE:   ALL APPLICATION FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO:   admin@spongate.coventry.sch.uk</strong></p><p>Closing date and shortlisting:   Monday 12th May 2025, 11 am</p><p>Interviews:   Monday 19th May 2025</p><p>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.</p><p><strong><em>Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, </em></strong><strong><em>an online search may form part of this recruitment process.</em></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31650 - £43607","publishDate":"2025-04-25T14:22:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0124ad79-8e7e-425f-b584-a3ed3f39baaf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b19f6ad-c7b4-4b90-886e-c7c34b5538fa","title":"Teacher of Business","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Brine Leas School","location":"Brine Leas School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting teaching opportunity at Brine Leas School, starting in September<br>2025. We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional, who will be<br>inspirational and successful in teaching in the Business and Languages curriculum area.<br>The successful candidate will be responsible for the academic development of students.<br>You will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful Business curriculum area<br>and should have the ability, drive and commitment to maintain and improve the current<br>success rate. You should have:<br>• A real passion for teaching and learning.<br>• The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage<br>behaviour.<br>• Evidence of sustained and measurable impact as a teacher.<br>• A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels.<br>• A willingness to be supportive of the faculty drive to enable all students to achieve<br>their full potential.<br>All completed application forms should be sent to the Human Resources department, via <a href=\"mailto:hr@brineleas.co.uk\">hr@brineleas.co.uk</a> <br>To request a tour of the school, prior to the interview process, please contact Mrs Cally<br>Quarterman, via <a href=\"mailto:cally.quarterman@brineleas.co.uk\">cally.quarterman@brineleas.co.uk</a> <br>Brine Leas School and The Cornovii Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting<br>the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br>The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, references, and a prohibition from<br>teaching check will be completed.<br>Further information and the online application form can be found on the school and trust websites: <a href=\"https://thecornoviitrust.org\">https://thecornoviitrust.org</a> and <a href=\"https://brineleas.co.uk\">https://brineleas.co.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS-UPS","publishDate":"2025-04-25T14:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f6a38cf2-0d29-43ee-9454-7604be027688.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"87e685ab-a237-47dc-b9ea-976796222196","title":"Teacher of English","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Brine Leas School","location":"Brine Leas School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We have an exciting teaching opportunity at Brine Leas School, starting in September<br>2025. We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional, who will be<br>inspirational and successful in teaching in the English curriculum area. The successful<br>candidate will be responsible for the academic development of students.<br>You will be joining a well-resourced and highly successful English curriculum area and<br>should have the ability, drive and commitment to maintain and improve the current<br>success rate. You should have:<br>• A real passion for teaching and learning.<br>• The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage<br>behaviour.<br>• Evidence of sustained and measurable impact as a teacher.<br>• A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels.<br>• A willingness to be supportive of the faculty drive to enable all students to achieve<br>their full potential.<br>All completed application forms should be sent to the Human Resources department, via <a href=\"mailto:hr@brineleas.co.uk\">hr@brineleas.co.uk</a> <br>To request a tour of the school, prior to the interview process, please contact Mrs Cally<br>Quarterman, via <a href=\"mailto:cally.quarterman@brineleas.co.uk\">cally.quarterman@brineleas.co.uk</a> <br>Brine Leas School and The Cornovii Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting<br>the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br>The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, references, and a prohibition from<br>teaching check will be completed.<br>Further information and the online application form can be found on the school and trust websites: <a href=\"https://thecornoviitrust.org\">https://thecornoviitrust.org</a> and <a href=\"https://www.brineleas.co.uk\">https://www.brineleas.co.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS-UPS","publishDate":"2025-04-25T13:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/afe44460-f8f2-44b2-996e-bfd09dc18b29.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"69258b19-b651-44d2-9490-ad3982ed7ea8","title":"Personal Advisor","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Moorlands House","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our Children in Care and Care Leavers service consists of a team of Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Personal Advisors (PA) across the Newcastle and Moorlands District of Staffordshire. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside professionals from a range of disciplines including, social workers, probation services, police, accommodation providers, housing, welfare benefits, mental health professionals, substance misuse services and foundations to employment to support care leavers on their journey to independence. </p><p>Some working outside of core hours will be required</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will:</p><ul>\n<li>be responsible for holding a case load and providing practical support, advice and guidance and fulfilling the statutory requirements of the Leaving Care Act for our care experienced young people aged 16-25.</li>\n<li>help prepare young adults to ensure they are supported within their journey to independence.</li>\n<li>be aspirational and empower young adults to develop skills to prepare them for their futures.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You must have:</p><ul>\n<li>significant experience of working with children / young people </li>\n<li>good communication skills</li>\n<li>an ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other professionals, be solution focused to achieve best outcomes for our care experienced young people.</li>\n<li>the ability to travel across the county</li>\n</ul><p>Interviews to be held during the week beginning 26 May 2025</p><p><em>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Emma Cole, Senior Practitioner Leaving Care at <a href=\"mailto:emma.cole@staffordshire.gov.uk\">emma.cole@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Alison Machin, Team Manager at <a href=\"mailto:alison.machin@staffordshire.gov.uk\">alison.machin@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </em></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32654 - £37035","publishDate":"2025-04-25T13:24:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/54a14782-5280-43c6-a66b-6b076c7d1250.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"70371d3a-25b0-40cb-9dc3-8b0ae1dc2b18","title":"Senior Support Officer - Lieutenancy","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford,","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>We are looking for a friendly and organised person to join our team as a Lieutenancy and Support Officer. You will help manage the Civic Office and support important people like the Chairman and Lord-Lieutenant.</span></p><p><span>The Members and Democratic Support team is responsible for:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Delivering an effective one-stop-shop for Members that provides high quality, appropriate and focused support services to the Members of Staffordshire County Council to enable them to properly fulfil their responsibilities, including supporting effective communications with Partners, the Public, Officers and other Members; and</span></li>\n<li><span>Providing effective management, co-ordination and administration of the Council’s Executive decision-making process, scrutiny, regulatory forums, other bodies and stakeholders, in line with statutory and constitutional requirements as appropriate so that the Council’s decision making and governance arrangements are highly effective and efficient.</span></li>\n<li><span>Providing comprehensive management of the office of the Clerk to the Lieutenancy undertaking actions as needed for the appropriate discharge of this role and supporting the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Council in order to assist them in upholding their responsibilities.</span></li>\n</ul><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span><strong>What You'll Do: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Organise and Manage: Handle office tasks, events, and correspondence.</li>\n<li>Plan Events: Help organise Royal Visits and special events.</li>\n<li>Work with Others: Talk to different people and groups about civic matters.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Additional Information: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>You will need to travel locally.</li>\n<li>No political restriction.</li>\n<li>We welcome flexible working requests.</li>\n</ul><p><span>Please see attached job description for further information.</span></p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>What We're Looking For: </span></p><ul>\n<li>Education: Degree or relevant experience.</li>\n<li>Experience: Have you organised big events before? Great!</li>\n<li>Skills: Good at organising, talking to people, and writing.</li>\n<li>Flexibility: Can you drive and work outside normal hours? Perfect!</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 May 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Mike Bradbury, Democracy Manager at <a href=\"mailto:michael.bradbury@staffordshire.gov.uk\">michael.bradbury@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 (Pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-04-25T13:18:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5911bb1a-ab04-49c5-ab66-82fdb8abbe74.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d240a627-9168-48ca-ab23-0fe45fff2b03","title":"Technical FM Support","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Whitley Depot, 259 London Road, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"<p>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.</p>\n\n<p>R&M is a service area within Coventry City Council which provides repair and maintenance services to Coventry City’s operational, commercial and school portfolio.  We have a dedicated team with over 30 years’ experience of completing emergency and responsive repairs, planned preventative maintenance schedules and property improvements and refurbishments. </p>\n\n<p>The R&M team is multi-disciplined providing building works, refurbishments, general maintenance, gas servicing, maintenance and installations, electrical works and a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year emergency call out service across all trades.</p>\n\n<p>The service area aims to:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Ensure that the all statutory compliance with industry standards, British standards and relevant Approved Codes of Practice are achieved.</li>\n\t<li>Repairs are carried out swiftly and to a high standard</li>\n\t<li>Projects are delivered on time and on budget</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven professionals who care about the development of our great city to join our busy, top performing, forward thinking Regulation services.</p>\n<b>Our Values</b><br><p>In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. </p>\n\n<p>Our Values are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>\n\t<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>\n\t<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>\n\t<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>\n\t<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>\n\t<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><img alt=\"The Image “Our Values” is an image of text. It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p>\n<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p>An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Technical FM Support Officer, reporting directly to the Facilities Support Manager.  As Technical FM Support you will support the repairs and maintenance service to ensure the delivery of a high quality, customer focussed and responsive service. This role will include the full technical management of the service including an effective deployment of a multi skilled workforce, prioritising and directing resources to ensure all work is completed within targets using a CAFM system, ordering parts, invoicing and monitoring costs against order value. Under the direction of the Facilities Support Manager the post holder will assist with the supervision, co-ordination and delivery of a high-quality building’s maintenance and repair service. </p><p>We are seeking an individual with a background in Facilities Management or experience in similar customer service roles. The ideal applicant will have experience using CAFM systems, used for scheduling a wide range of tasks for a diverse workforce work, necessary to improve service delivery across a range of facilities, ensuring exceptional service and efficiency.</p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p>Prior experience in similar sector is not essential, but you will need to bring commitment, passion, attention to detail, a strong desire to learn and strong sense for safety. No 2 days are the same within this fast-paced operating environment. Team working and problem solving will be skills you rely on to succeed.</p><p>Applicants must have at least a Maths GCSE 4/C or above (Or equivalent) and a GCSE 3/D or above (Or equivalent). Time management skills are essential.<br><br><strong>Interviews to take place w/c 12 May</strong></p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><b>About Coventry</b><br><p><strong>Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.</strong></p>\n\n<p>We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.<br>\n<br>\nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. 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.</p>\n\n<p>To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.</p>\n\n<p>If 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></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,711 - £33,366","publishDate":"2025-04-25T11:19:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bef55af3-4da6-41e0-a3e2-0e8458a211f2.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"04b65dcf-cc0c-42c2-846d-3a662e9c2468","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"Cheshire West & Chester Council","department":"Weaver Trust","location":"Grange Community Nursery and Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Due to the expansion of our school, the governors and Headteacher at Grange<br>Community Nursery and Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching<br>Assistant to join our dedicated and inspirational team. We are looking for someone who<br>has the skills and knowledge to work across our key stage one and key stage two<br>classes. This position is temporary, until 31.12.2025, in the first instance.</p>\n<p><br>The successful candidate will work alongside the class teachers to deliver high quality<br>teaching and learning to our fantastic children. We are passionate about our children<br>having high aspirations for themselves and so we expect the successful candidate to<br>have high expectations for all children including the SEND and most disadvantaged.<br>They should also have knowledge of the National Curriculum and experience of working<br>with primary aged children.</p>\n<p><br>A full training package will be on offer to the successful candidate. We would like to<br>hear from ambitious people who are keen to make a difference to children’s lives. This<br>is a great opportunity for someone to start, or develop, their career in the education<br>profession, in a school where staff are incredibly valued.</p>\n<p><br>To apply for this position, please complete the online application form including a letter<br>of application stating how you meet the criteria for the position, and why you feel you<br>would be the best candidate to take on the role. Please return all applications to<br>head@grange-pri.cheshire.sch.uk. The closing date is Monday 17th March.</p>\n<p><br>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and<br>requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up<br>for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be<br>required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£20,000 - £24,999","publishDate":"2025-04-25T11:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T11:15:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b21b4714-5cd1-4feb-9229-a3d063c08d1a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c58c516-b58b-4f23-a2ba-8badc3dee8aa","title":"Media Support Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An enthusiastic support assistant is needed to support one of our team members in our busy press team who is visually impaired.</p><p>No two days are ever the same, so we need some who is flexible. It is a support/admin role, but would be ideally suited to someone with an interest in communications or a career in that field. The ideal candidate would be able to take photos and video, or be willing to learn on the job.</p><p>The role is 32 hours per week, with specific working days to be agreed. Note that holidays must generally be taken at the same time as the team member wherever possible.</p><p>This role is fixed-term for 12 months.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will assist a visually impaired team member with:</p><ul>\n<li>Proof reading press releases and social media copy</li>\n<li>Helping with press interviews</li>\n<li>Diary management and admin tasks such as filling in timesheets and booking holidays</li>\n<li>Video, photography and editing skills</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You'll have an interest in communications or a career in that field, or be a recent graduate looking for their first job in communications or the public sector. </p><p>You'll be:</p><ul>\n<li>flexible, and able to take photos and video or be willing to learn on the job.</li>\n<li>be willing to work in Stafford with occasional travel around the county where necessary, so use of a car is required.</li>\n</ul><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 12 May.</p><p><em>For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Gemma Styles, Senior Campaigns Officer at <a href=\"mailto:gemma.styles@staffordshire.gov.uk\">gemma.styles@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.  </em></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183","publishDate":"2025-04-25T08:55:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/90c43bf9-2426-4a25-8aea-19b66a9fe78b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4a570e24-01be-476d-a5be-bb4a5c949a60","title":"Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers 16+","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Social Worker: Children In Care 16+ Team</strong></p><p><strong>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?</strong></p><p>We are interested in hearing from dedicated Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team, working with adolescents including unaccompanied asylum seeking separated children.</p><p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p><p>The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care and Care Leavers are supported to achieve positive outcomes and support them in planning to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently.</p><p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p><p>As a social worker in the team you will be responsible for care planning for children in care aged predominantly 16 and 17 years of age ensuring they are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals. You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and support to our children and young people.</p><p>The team works closely alongside the care leaving service with the Personal Advisors, Independent reviewing managers and outreach workers.</p><p>The team specialises in conducting brief enquiries and age assessments where necessary for those children seeking asylum and age assessment training so experience within this area is desirable not essential, as age assessment training is provided to all social workers within the team.</p><p>The team focus on those older adolescent children who need specific support in preparing them for independence when they turn 18 years of age and transfer from a Social Worker to a Personal Advisor.</p><p>Young people transfer from frontline teams at the point of a permanency plan being agreed either within court or via section 20 Southwark judgement for homeless 16/17 year olds alongside unaccompanied asylum seeking children and transferring from within the service from the Children in Care wider team already with a plan of permanency.</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 37</p><p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p><p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p><ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul><p><strong>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:</strong></p><strong>Grade HBC7 - £2,710</strong><strong>Grade HBC8 - £2,710</strong><p><strong>Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.</strong></p><p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p><p>Here at Halton we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.</p><p>Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy. This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.</p><p>For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.</p><p>To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.</p><p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Wright - Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk.</p><p><strong>Applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date.</strong></p><p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk</p><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.</strong></p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.</p><p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £43,186 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2025-04-24T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/19c21a1e-b673-44d5-a548-d10d5f8ad4c9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"45d475ce-759a-4e98-b13b-36163b8ed82a","title":"Housing & Homelessness Performance Analyst","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry, Broadgate House, Broadgate, Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"<p>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.</p><p>The Housing and Homelessness Service is a very busy environment  and faces several challenges to meet the housing needs of citizens of Coventry.  The team have grown significantly over recent years and this reflects the fact that Housing & Homelessness is a key priority for the City. </p><p>The team are responsible for the delivery of the following service functions: </p><ul>\n<li><p>Provision of the statutory homeless service </p></li>\n<li><p>Provision of temporary accommodation </p></li>\n<li><p>Management of the housing register </p></li>\n<li><p>Co-ordination of support to citizens rough sleeping </p></li>\n<li><p>Commissioning of homeless services, and  </p></li>\n<li><p>Responsibility for housing strategy  </p></li>\n</ul><p>The Council has a strategic vision that is clearly set out in both the Housing & Homelessness and the Rough Sleeping Strategies which were both approved in 2019. </p><p>By becoming part of an expanding team who are focused on preventing households from becoming homeless as well as providing tailored support and interventions when someone does become homeless this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our city. </p><b>Our Values</b><br><p>In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n\n<p>Our Values are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>\n\t<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>\n\t<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>\n\t<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>\n\t<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>\n\t<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><img alt=\"The Image “Our Values” is an image of text. It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p>\n<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p>We’re looking for a proactive and highly motivated analyst to join Coventry City Council’s Housing & Homelessness Service. Housing demand has increased in recent years, and this role is more vital than ever in helping the service meet its ambitious objectives. You will play a pivotal role in improving how we capture, analyse, and present data, ensuring that insights drive smarter decisions across services that support some of our most vulnerable residents.</p><p>Working across key areas including Housing Options, Temporary Accommodation, and Rough Sleeping, you’ll lead on performance reporting and data analysis using tools like Excel and Power BI. You will also help us improve our reporting systems by increasing automation, reducing manual processes, and supporting continuous improvement throughout the service. </p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for using data to shape better outcomes for local communities. If this sounds like a role that would suit your data skills, we’d love to hear from you.</p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p>We’re seeking a confident and collaborative analyst who is passionate about using data to drive improvement in our service. Strong technical skills are essential, especially in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. You will also need to be able to build a good understanding of the housing and homelessness services that we provide to residents. </p><p>You’ll have experience working with performance data, developing dashboards, and producing meaningful insight that helps inform decision-making. A key part of this role is supporting the service to meet statutory reporting requirements, so accuracy and attention to detail are essential.</p><p>We’re looking for someone who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences. You will also be comfortable working across teams and with external partners to improve how we collect and use data, whilst helping to reduce manual reporting processes through automation.</p><p>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.</p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the <strong>minimum requirements</strong> for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.</p><p> </p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 19/05/2025. Please note that you will be expected to complete a work based exercise prior to interview. </p><b>About Coventry</b><br><p><strong>Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.</strong></p>\n\n<p>We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.<br>\n<br>\nAt Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. 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.</p>\n\n<p>To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.</p>\n\n<p>If 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></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27711 - £33366","publishDate":"2025-04-24T16:00:09.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/be3f9cc4-efeb-4c06-8d77-204078af2740.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2b36188f-a7c7-4663-b84e-8921a84716bc","title":"MIDDAY ASSISTANT","employer":"Cheshire West & Chester Council","department":"Darnhall Primary School","location":"DARNHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Darnhall Primary School are looking to recruit 3 Midday Assistants to join our team.</p>\n<p>As part of the role, you will be responsible for supervising and assisting children whilst in the dinner hall, including clearing down and light cleaning duties.  On the playground, you will be responsible for promoting games and engaging with the children whilst ensuring that the school’s high standards of behaviour and safety are maintained at all times.  </p>\n<p>Hours of work are:</p>\n<p>12.15pm – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday (5 hours)</p>\n<p>11.45am – 1.15pm, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours)</p>\n<p>11.30am - 1.30pm, Monday to Friday (10 hours)</p>\n<p>The positions are term time only.</p>\n<p>We offer a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff and Governors and active, supportive parents in a caring and happy environment where all are valued, and achievement is celebrated. The children are delightful and want staff who are fun and energetic.  We have strong links with the local community and schools.</p>\n<p>Completed applications should be submitted via <a href=\"https://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk/\">https://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk</a> </p>\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk\">contact@darnhall.cheshire.sch.uk</a> if you require any further information.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Darnhall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK alongside proof of any necessary qualifications. References will be sought.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,656 fte","publishDate":"2025-04-24T14:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1484dbdf-d902-49e6-adbf-6f0111187cb5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da9c94d4-c77b-4f7f-a645-792d5a0daca4","title":"Nursery Assistant Grade 3","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Shavington Primary School","location":"Shavington Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Shavington Primary School wish to appoint a passionate and dedicated Nursery Assistant to start as soon as possible. This is to cover a maternity leave within the school.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good communication skills</li>\n<li>A positive, energetic attitude</li>\n<li>The ability to work well in a team</li>\n<li>A willingness to learn</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a nursery</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Shavington Primary School is part of The Learning Partnership Trust. The Trust subscribes to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and places staff wellbeing at the forefront of its strategic people priorities. Our ongoing commitment in this area is reflected in our employee offer, that includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discounts in retail stores, entertainment, and supermarkets</li>\n<li>Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work and gym memberships</li>\n<li>Eligibility for a Blue Light Card</li>\n<li>Employee assistant programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, physiotherapy, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral</li>\n<li>Flexible working</li>\n<li>Free parking</li>\n<li>Access to high quality CPD and secondment opportunities</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Hours:</strong> 32.5 hours a week</p>\n<p><strong>Weeks:</strong> Term time only (38 weeks)</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Grade 3, SCP 3-4 (FTE £24,027-£24,405, Actual £17,742-£18,022)</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications</strong>: Friday 2nd May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 6th May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>The Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: applicants requiring adjustments to the application, interview process or an informal discussion about the role should contact Jay Smith via email <a href=\"mailto:sbm@shavingtonprimary.co.uk\">sbm@shavingtonprimary.co.uk</a> or call 01270 661527.</p>\n<p>Please note Shavington Primary School reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date if suitable applications are received.</p>\n<p>****************************************************</p>\n<p><em>The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).</em> </p>\n<p><em>The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.</em> </p>\n<p><em>We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at The Learning Partnership. 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Previous applicants need not apply.</p>\n<p>Buglawton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check and, in line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.</p>\n<p>JDQ: AAAD5003, Grade 2</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,656 FTE","publishDate":"2025-04-24T13:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-30T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d4bf2e70-fc0e-45be-bd36-bdc925ba5a45.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64a931d1-bb3d-4276-8973-8241d84eb755","title":"Cleaner","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Haslington Primary School","location":"Haslington Primary Academy","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Cleaner</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>12.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (3:30pm- 6:00pm)</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>41 weeks per year </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Grade 2- £23,656.00 per annum FTE Actual salary- £7,247.93 per annum </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Temporary for 12 months</strong><strong> in the first instance </strong><strong>with a view to becoming permanent</strong> </p>\n<p>Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and self-motivated cleaner to join their school.  </p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Site Team, supporting the school and community.   </p>\n<p>The successful applicant must: -  </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be conscientious and trustworthy; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have the ability to work independently, but also as part of a team; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have the ability to act on their own initiative;  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times; </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In return we can offer: -  </p>\n<ul>\n<li>A very supportive, caring team;  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services); </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Eye care vouchers; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Discounted gym membership; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Free annual flu jab. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information including an application form, person specification and job description please go to – <a href=\"https://www.haslington.cheshire.sch.uk/school-office/staff-vacancies/\">https://www.haslington.cheshire.sch.uk/school-office/staff-vacancies/</a> </p>\n<p>Applications to be sent to: <a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>  </p>\n<p>Applications close on: Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 5:00pm</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 2 FTE £22,366.00 Actual salary- £7,247.93 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/28993ed4-c5dd-4527-9eec-027f4bcfd71b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d22d87e4-8ab6-4754-b1d9-de0e2f2a87b8","title":"Brokerage Liaison Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Staffordshire County Council Brokerage Service is seeking passionate individuals with experience in adult social care settings. Our Brokerage Service plays a crucial role in sourcing care and support services to meet assessed needs while achieving best value for taxpayers.</span></p><p><span>We are entering an exciting new phase, brokering appropriate and supportive services to meet the needs identified by Assessing Teams. This involves direct engagement with citizens, their family members, carers, or representatives regarding service offers and arranging timely commencement of care and support services. We are looking to recruit skilled Brokerage Liaison Officers who can manage comprehensive information, handle conflicts in line with Council policies, and manage a busy caseload with associated risks.</span></p><p><span>To better support the people of Staffordshire and our partner agencies we cover a Saturday (10am - 3pm) on a rota basis - this is currently approximately every 12 weeks. We also cover bank holidays as needed, this is usually on a rota/volunteer basis.</span></p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span> In this role you'll:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Source care and support using digital systems and direct provider contact.</li>\n<li>Negotiate price and quality for services including residential and nursing care, home care, extra care, day care, and carer support.</li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with Council commissioners, commercial units, and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve market capacity gaps.</li>\n<li>Provide care providers with information on future and present demand.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.</li>\n<li>Have experience in adult social care settings (desirable but not essential).</li>\n<li>Have an understanding of legislative and policy context (Care Act).</li>\n<li>Have ability to manage caseloads and associated risks.</li>\n<li>Be experienced in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders and directly with citizens.</li>\n<li>Be skilled in handling confidential and sensitive information.</li>\n<li>Have ability to work under pressure, manage competing demands, and prioritize tasks.</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of data security requirements and compliance with policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>be committed to providing high-quality, customer-facing services.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Skills Required:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for managing complex conversations and establishing care and support.</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise and manage risks, with strong organisational skills for handling caseloads.</li>\n<li>Understanding of citizens' needs and aspirations, and ability to respond to family dynamics.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in IT systems, compliance with policies, and high accuracy in recording information.</li>\n<li>Resourcefulness, resilience, and problem-solving skills for identifying opportunities and working collaboratively.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Work Model:</strong> We offer a hybrid work model that supports a good work-life balance. A minimum of 2 days in the office is required, with the remaining days as home working. </span></p><p><span>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </span></p><p><span><strong>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? </strong>We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Julie Lovatt at: <a href=\"mailto:julie.lovatt@staffordshire.gov.uk\">julie.lovatt@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <strong><br></strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Interviews are scheduled to take place 12 May 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. 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We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:30:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2614cf04-7e49-4cec-85f2-0d6184f26590.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d6582ee-29ed-435e-b236-2c258860121d","title":"SEND Principal Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team in Staffordshire are working hard to improve services for children, young people and families.  We have a number of exciting projects planned and are looking for an additional Principal Officer for SEND to join us to continue our improvement journey.</span></p><p><span>The Central SEND teams provide specialist SEND expertise and support, working closely with the 8 District Teams to enable them to fulfil their statutory duties (Children and Families Act 2014).  Central SEND Teams are managed by the Head of SEND and work closely with the Educational Psychology Service, Specialist Teaching Teams and ASSIST.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will:</p><ul>\n<li>provide strategic support to the 8 District SEND Teams in order to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Local Authorities statutory duties.  </li>\n<li>supporting the District Teams, Principal Officers also take a lead on strategic SEND improvement projects for the Local Authority. </li>\n<li>support the development and maintenance of SEND practice standards, assist with training and development for the district based SEND offer.</li>\n<li>be required to lead task and finish projects and work with diverse groups of professionals.  </li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will have:</p><ul>\n<li>knowledge of all SEND related law and code of practice. </li>\n<li>project management skills will be essential as will a restorative and relational disposition to working with groups.</li>\n<li>an interest in digital innovation and AI to support our developing digital programme in SEND. </li>\n</ul><p>The focus of work for the next 2 years will be supporting the design of the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHNCA) and annual review pathways process and therefore skills in business design, writing procedures and change management would be essential. </p><p>Above all, you will share our passion for improving SEND services in Staffordshire and ensuring that every child or young people with SEND have access to excellent services that ensure they achieve their best.    </p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”  </p><p><strong>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements?</strong> We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Halit Hulusi, Head of SEND by email: <a href=\"mailto:halit.hulusi@staffordshire.gov.uk\">halit.hulusi@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 19 May 2025.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. 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Assistant Care Managers

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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£35,235-£37,938 ( Level 9) (full time) + Bank holidays and weekends paid at 0.5 on top of basic salary, 12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments at £41.78 per sleep.

Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Assistant Care Manager role in Stoke-on-Trent, leading small group homes to provide care for children, with emphasis on development and support.
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Senior Social Worker

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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£43,693 - £46,731 (Level 12)

Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks a Senior Social Worker to join various departments, supporting children, families, and providing mentorship.
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Residential Care Workers

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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£32,654 - £35,235 (full time) +Bank holidays and weekends paid at 0.5 on top of basic salary, 12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments at £41.78 per sleep.

Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid)

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks Residential Care Workers to support looked after children, offering professional growth and a supportive environment.

Teacher (MPS)

Brine Leas School

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MPS-UPS

Pear Tree (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Class Teacher (TMS1-6)

Coventry City Council

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£31650 - £43607

Coventry (On-Site)

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Teacher of Business

Brine Leas School

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MPS-UPS

Brine Leas School (On-Site)

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Teacher of English

Brine Leas School

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MPS-UPS

Brine Leas School (On-Site)

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Personal Advisor

Staffordshire County Council

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£32654 - £37035

Moorlands House (On-Site)

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Senior Support Officer - Lieutenancy

Staffordshire County Council

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£37,938 - £42,708 (Pro rata)

Stafford, (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Technical FM Support

Coventry City Council

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£27,711 - £33,366

Whitley Depot, 259 London Road, Coventry (On-Site)

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Teaching Assistant

Weaver Trust

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£20,000 - £24,999

Grange Community Nursery and Primary School (On-Site)

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Media Support Assistant

Staffordshire County Council

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£24,790 - £25,183

Stafford (On-Site)

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Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers 16+

Halton Borough Council

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£37,024 - £43,186 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

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Housing & Homelessness Performance Analyst

Coventry City Council

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£27711 - £33366

Coventry, Broadgate House, Broadgate, Coventry (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

MIDDAY ASSISTANT

Darnhall Primary School

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£23,656 fte

DARNHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL (On-Site)

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Nursery Assistant Grade 3

Shavington Primary School

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£0 - £24,999

Shavington Primary School (On-Site)

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Midday Assistant

Buglawton Primary School

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£23,656 FTE

Buglawton Primary School (On-Site)

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Cleaner

Haslington Primary School

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Grade 2 FTE £22,366.00 Actual salary- £7,247.93 per annum

Haslington Primary Academy (On-Site)

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Brokerage Liaison Officer

Staffordshire County Council

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£29,093 - £32,654

Staffordshire Place 1 (On-Site)

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SEND Principal Officer

Staffordshire County Council

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£43,693 - £47,754 per annum

Stafford (On-Site)

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