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This position is responsible for obtaining care offers from the market and establishing care and support for residents and/or their representatives.\n\nThis role involves managing the end-to-end brokerage pathway, including sourcing care offers through the council’s commissioned systems and directly communicating with residents of Staffordshire to establish care and support.\nMain Responsibilities You will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\nQuality Assurance: Ensure referrals into the Brokerage service meet quality standards, liaising with Adult Social Care Practitioners as needed.</li>\n\t<li>\nCollaboration: Work with professionals and partner organisations to understand residents’ care and support needs.</li>\n\t<li>\nCare Sourcing: Utilise council policies and systems to obtain suitable care offers within contractual frameworks.</li>\n\t<li>\nCare Establishment: Arrange care for various needs, including residential, nursing, home care, day care, supported living, and mental health.</li>\n\t<li>\nProvider Liaison: Contact provider organisations to negotiate care arrangements, ensuring secure and accurate information exchange.</li>\n\t<li>\nResident Engagement: Discuss brokerage roles with residents, arrange provider assessments, and agree on care offers, including financial contributions.</li>\n\t<li>\nOutcome Negotiation: Agree on realistic outcomes with residents and/or their representatives.</li>\n\t<li>\nDocumentation: Produce and send contractual documentation before care commencement and maintain professional records of discussions, assessments, and decisions in line with policies.</li>\n\t<li>\nRisk Management: Identify and manage risks, using appropriate escalation channels.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Understanding of the legislative and policy context of Adult Social Care (Care Act) and the needs of Adult Social Care users.</li>\n\t<li>Experience managing a caseload, liaising with stakeholders, and handling confidential information.</li>\n\t<li>Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise tasks, and manage competing demands.</li>\n\t<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in challenging conversations.</li>\n\t<li>Proficiency in IT systems and software such as Microsoft packages, with high accuracy in record-keeping.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to work collaboratively, problem-solve, and remain resilient in a changing environment.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews will be held: Monday 25 November 2024.\n\nDon’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 Julie Lovatt Service Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:julie.lovatt@staffordshire.gov.uk\">julie.lovatt@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nOur Recruitment Process: 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.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. 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High expectations for all the children are essential. The role requires effective communication and teamwork skills. In addition, successful candidates must be committed to all aspects of school life.\nHours: 5 hours per week\nWeeks: term time only (38 weeks per year)\nActual salary for hours and weeks worked: £2,584 - £2,627\nClosing date: 10th November 2024\nIn return we will offer the successful candidate:\n• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff\n• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme\n• Employee Assistance Programme\nIf you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Annabel Perrin Aldous, School Business Manager at <a href=\"mailto:pkingdom@theoaksacademy.co.uk\">aperrinaldous@theoaksacademy.co.uk</a> or 01270 661223. For further information about the school, please visit our website <a href=\"http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/\">http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk</a>\n**************************************\nThe 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).\nIn line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.\nThe 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. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£0 - £9,999","publishDate":"2024-10-29T09:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T13:02:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bd6654b7-7f30-49dc-87d0-fd611f5fb34c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"02bbfaa2-bf0e-45c9-9655-f60fbfc18f00","title":"Cleaner","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Cheshire East Council - The Oaks Academy","location":"Buchan Grove, Crewe","locationType":3,"description":"The Oaks Academy School are looking to employ a cleaner on a part time basis to ensure the school is cleaned well for the needs of the teachers and pupils.\nWe would love to have someone join the team who has excellent time keeping skills, but able to be flexible to the business needs of the management team. We’d like someone who can put to use the practices of Health and Safety at work, and who has the passion to ensure the school is cleaned well for the needs of the teachers and pupils.\nApplicants should have basic English and Maths qualifications to GCSE or holding equivalent qualification  , and ideally have some previous working experience. They should be able to confidently read/understand health and safety logos.\nIf you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Annabel Perrin-Aldous via email on <a href=\"mailto:admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk\">admin@theoaksacademy.co.uk</a> or on 01270 661223. For further information about the school, please visit our website <a href=\"http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/\">http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk</a>\n \nIn return, we offer a pension scheme, free parking, wellness scheme, store discount and a cycle to work scheme.\nHours: 20hrs per week (Monday to Friday, before school opening)\nWeeks: Temporary, starting in November 2024 until July 2025.\nPay: £11.59 per hour\nClosing date: Sunday 10th November 2024, midnight\n*****************************************\nThe 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).\nAll posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.\nShortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.\nThe 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.\nWe 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. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.\nThe Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£10,000 - £14,999","publishDate":"2024-10-29T09:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/45aa1a7c-f355-4f8e-b771-083b46dd82b7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e87a5e9f-4a77-4fad-9dc6-fba713bdf457","title":"Teaching Assistant","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Cheshire East Council - The Oaks Academy","location":"Buchan Grove, Crewe","locationType":3,"description":"The Oaks Academy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work closely with teaching staff, and other teaching assistants, supporting the delivery of learning activities, and work programmes, including the preparation of materials and resources. You will support and encourage students to develop their skills and knowledge, and give general guidance within and outside of the classroom. This role will also require lunchtime duties.\nThe role includes taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under a system of supervision, supported by direction from the SENCO, teaching staff and in line with school policies and guidance. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/ groups and monitoring students. You will assess, record and report on the students’ achievement, progress and development.\nA caring, flexible and common-sense approach is important as well as being organised and proactive.\nIf you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact, Joanne Mackreth-Aylett (Deputy Headteacher) - jmackreth@theoaksacademy.co.uk or 01270 661223. More information about the school can be found at <a href=\"http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/\">http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/</a>\n****************************************************\nThe role is to start as soon as possible and will be temporary for until the end of term July 2025. \nHours: 8.15am - 3.20pm, Monday- Friday (32.75 hours p/w)\nWeeks: 39 weeks (term-time plus one week)\nClosing Date: 10th November 2024\nSalary: Grade 5, Actual salary: £18,555 - £19,842 \n*****************************************************\nThe 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).\nAll posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.\nShortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.\nThe 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.\nWe 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. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status.\nThe Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£15,000 - £24,999","publishDate":"2024-10-29T09:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dba072e3-9d23-4a50-b912-e19ef72da5be.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a712f2b7-7f1b-402f-a732-e5fad582ff72","title":"Access to Personal Information Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Access to Personal Information Officer’s to join our Access to Children's Information team on a two year Fixed Term Contract.\n\nThe team is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are met, along with our statutory obligations in sharing information.\n\nYou will join a welcoming and supportive team who are passionate about the work we do and are proud of our commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals in accessing their information. \nMain Responsibilities You will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Conduct and coordinate the delivery of data subject rights, including rights of access, rectification and erasure regarding children’s social care records.</li>\n\t<li>Work through a significant volume of confidential documents, using IT software to redact, whilst maintaining attention to detail. </li>\n\t<li>Deal with requests from the public in a timely and consistent way with professionalism and empathy</li>\n\t<li>Provide necessary support to the requestor receiving their information, offering guidance throughout the process and the post release of files.</li>\n\t<li>Respond to requests for information from external agencies, including court orders, local authorities and other statutory or private organisations.</li>\n\t<li>Create summaries and chronologies from records in response to statutory checks.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate What you'll bring:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Detailed knowledge of Data Subject Rights in accordance with the DPA and GDPR.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in understanding the needs of vulnerable children/adults and the impact social care involvement may have had on them.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge about safeguarding, including the ability to identity potential risks in releasing sensitive data.</li>\n\t<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.</li>\n\t<li>Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office packages.</li>\n</ul>\n\nIf you would like to discuss the role further please contact Emma O’Brien on 01785 278090 or email <a href=\"mailto:emma.obrien@staffordshire.gov.uk\">emma.obrien@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nPotential Interview Date: week commencing 25 November 2024.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. \n\nAs 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2024-10-28T16:03:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/95bdea64-fcbb-4e75-9cf6-6ac67bfc240d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"144fbbbb-1d51-4f34-b4a6-b6804c796b8b","title":"Customer Services Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"We have an opportunity for a part-time Customer Services Officer, working within Children's Services at Castle House, Newcastle. \n\nThe hours of work are Wednesday 1.00-5.00pm, Thursday 8.30-5.00pm and Friday 8.30-4.30pm. This role will focus on delivering a safe and efficient reception service in support of district based staff. \nMain Responsibilities In this role you will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>undertake a range of customer care duties. This will include meet and greet duties as and when required, ensuring that visitors are dealt with in a professional manner, answering queries from members of the public and other agencies on the services of the county council.</li>\n\t<li>signpost to partner agencies, taking telephone calls and accurately recording messages to ensure effective communication.</li>\n\t<li>complete a range of administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with business processes and service level agreements.</li>\n\t<li>be responsible for maintaining room bookings and general health & safety.</li>\n\t<li>undertake a range of financial transactions as directed including placing orders for services/equipment, goods receipting and maintaining associated records in accordance with Financial Regulations through the county council’s finance and procurement systems.</li>\n\t<li> maintain an awareness of policies, guidance, processes, and best practice relating to the service supported.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate Working in our Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems.\n\nYou’ll also need:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email</li>\n\t<li>Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li>\n\t<li>A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li>\n\t<li>A passion to always give the best service</li>\n</ul>\n\nBut it’s important to note that if you’re unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Claire Rushton (Business Support Team Leader) <a href=\"mailto:claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> \n\nInterviews will be held at Children's Services, Castle House, Newcastle-under-Lyme on Tuesday 19 November 2024.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-28T15:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d3ce0d77-2448-4571-a596-f76a6b494c87.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3d5a5c26-8750-4926-9da0-15b0f153c5e8","title":"Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement (Level 2)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"About Staffordshire County Council\n\nWe are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. Our legal department consists of 83 dedicated lawyers and support staff.\n\nRole\n\nWe are looking for two experienced senior lawyers to lead our Contracts and Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop the team while helping to shape its future direction. You will oversee the delivery of legal services within the team and provide complex legal and procurement advice across all Council departments.\n\nFor one of the positions, experience with Private Finance Initiative (PFI) is required.\n\nWhat we offer for you:\n\nA diverse and rewarding caseload that allows you to apply your expertise in managing a range of complex legal matters.\n\nBenefits include:\n\n- Pension scheme with up to 29.6% employer contribution.\n\n- Flexible working arrangements.\n\n- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.\nMain Responsibilities Some of the responsibilities will include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Leading, mentoring, and developing the existing Contracts and Procurement team to ensure high performance and professional growth.</li>\n\t<li>Providing complex legal and procurement advice to clients on various matters relating to all Directorates of the Council.</li>\n\t<li>Providing advice on Private Finance Initiative (PFI) (required for one of the roles).</li>\n\t<li>Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of complex agreements including frameworks, services contracts, ICT contracts, social care contracts, collaboration agreements, section 75 agreements and various central and local government grant funding arrangements and loan agreements including Subsidy Control considerations.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for 2 Qualified Solicitors or Barristers with proven experience in Contracts and Procurement and the ability to lead a team. Private Finance Initiative experience required for one of the roles.\n\nWe would also be happy to consider flexible working.\n\nIf you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or require any more information, please contact Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services Manager on 01785 854186 or <a href=\"mailto:imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk\">imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,571 - £56,766","publishDate":"2024-10-28T14:43:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-17T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/62495536-e526-4f77-915c-a718f0351176.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"953606ea-3247-49da-a42a-45b7aa02b86e","title":"Prison Library Supervisor (Stafford)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"HMP Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Do you have a passion for reading, literacy, information and customer service? Are you looking for a unique and inspiring role? \n\nWe see our Library roles as a vocation; you’ll be part of a community of partners, providing a much-needed space and service to our Library users. The Library is crucial in supporting the wellbeing of those in prison, contributing to positive behaviours, and learning and development. The work you’ll do, can have a real impact on peoples lives and the community.\n\nHMP Stafford is a category C adult male prison. The Library is a branch of Staffordshire County Council Library Service, and the onsite Library team work closely with Library staff in the other Prison Libraries in the County, as well as with onsite Prison and Partner staff and Management.\n\nThe Library is a well-used valued resource within the Prison, and is open Tuesday to Saturday. Prison Library staff offer both Outreach / wing based and main library, service provision, supporting all prisoners with access to books, information & resources. \n\nThe Library team consists of 3 Library assistants led by the Library Supervisor. This role reports to and works with both SCC, SCC PLS and Prison Management. This 23 hour part-time post usually operates on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and afternoons, Thursday afternoon and evening, two in 3 Friday mornings, and one in 3 Saturdays; morning and afternoon. Shift patterns can be subject to change, including if the Prison regime changes in the future.\n\nThis job is currently advertised as a 6 month fixed-term post.\n\nPlease note that this position is part time and the salary is pro-rata, the annual salary shown is what this post would be paid annually for full time hours - candidates should factor this in before applying.\nMain Responsibilities You will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Provide excellent face-to-face customer service and demonstrate strong leadership skills.</li>\n\t<li>Work efficiently both individually and as part of a team, including the onsite Library and Prison team and SCC Library Service.</li>\n\t<li>Provide and develop an essential service, encouraging and promoting creativity, literacy and reading for pleasure and learning.</li>\n\t<li>Actively engage with customers, to support them in using their library space, service and resources for their personal and professional development and benefit both short and long term.</li>\n\t<li>Cover colleagues outside of set core-shifts, with availability and flexibility. </li>\n</ul>\n\nWe will be holding in-person interviews for this post. Candidates should consider the location and travel / distance of this post, as well as the demands of the role and environment prior to applying.\nThe Ideal Candidate The Prison / custodial environment can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. Working in Prison Libraries is a vocational customer service role, that offers an opportunity to make a difference on a daily basis. \n\nYou will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>have experience and confidence in dealing with a range of customers and situations.</li>\n\t<li>be able to demonstrate resilience, adaptability to change, and strategic thinking.</li>\n\t<li>have experience of working in a public service environment and the delivery of excellent customer service.</li>\n\t<li>have experience of working with a variety of ICT packages and applications.</li>\n\t<li>commit to personal and professional development and learning.</li>\n\t<li>hold a current, valid UK driver’s license.</li>\n</ul>\n\nWe aim to play a part in reducing reoffending and enabling prisoners in improving their prospects and situation whilst in custody and for a future on release in the community, linking with public libraries.\n\nIf you have any specific questions about this role please contact Prison Library Service Development Manager Sarah Cripps <a href=\"mailto:sarah.cripps@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sarah.cripps@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nSuccessful applicants will be invited to in-person interview at Stafford Prison, on a date to be confirmed.\n\nInterviews will be held: Week commencing 18 November 2024.\n\nPlease note: we may close this advert early should we receive a large volume of. applications, so please don’t delay submitting your application if interested.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: 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.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. \n\nAs 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2024-10-27T13:51:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1152b0e1-042b-4bfc-a65b-8abfb35672b5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f7f201e1-65b2-46ac-93bc-2dfd82c36dad","title":"Family Time Worker (Newcastle)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Newcastle under Lyme","locationType":3,"description":"Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives who are placed in Local Authority Foster Care?\n\nAs a Family Time Worker, you’ll play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents. \n\nWe’re looking for people to join us with the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. We work with very vulnerable children so we must ensure we maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.\n\nYou'll play a vital role in supporting families for them to spend quality time together. Our aim during family time is to promote a positive and meaningful time for children with their family. This could include offering support, guidance, and parenting advice or modelling positive interaction and behaviours. We also support children getting to and from school and family time in various locations. Our family time workers are required to transport the children around the county and further afield. \n\nHours of work will be Monday - Thursday 8.30am – 5pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.\n\nHowever, flexibility is required as some family times involve working outside of contracted working hours, including evenings and weekends.\nMain Responsibilities You will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or other family members.</li>\n\t<li>coordinate arrangements for Family Time for children and their parents or other family members as directed by court.</li>\n\t<li>transport children and young people to attend family time.</li>\n\t<li>provide parenting support and guidance during Family Time.</li>\n\t<li>support the completion of accurate documentation, reports, and records in relation to children, young people, and families.</li>\n\t<li>be available outside of traditional working patterns including evenings and weekends to provide support to children, families, and carers when it is needed.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate As well as a passion for helping and supporting children and their families, you’ll need to have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in the use of IT including Microsoft packages</li>\n\t<li>An understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development.</li>\n\t<li>An understanding of the key pieces of policies, guidance, and legislation which govern children’s social care.</li>\n\t<li>Have unrestricted use of a car and a driving licence.</li>\n\t<li>Be flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.</li>\n\t<li>The ability to effectively communicate with children, their families, and carers.</li>\n\t<li>The ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families, and carers.</li>\n\t<li>The ability to work effectively in conflict situations.</li>\n</ul>\n\nNeed more information?\n\nIf you’re unsure whether your skills and experience meet the needs for the role, please get in touch with us, we’d love to chat to you! You can reach us at <a href=\"mailto:clare.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk\">clare.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or 01782 296290\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nThis role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.\n\nInterviews are expected to take place week beginning 14 November 2024\n\nOur Recruitment Process: 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.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. \n\nAs 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409 Plus £963 Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-25T14:48:09.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f97ebba0-cb88-48c5-9b99-e350a6f7631b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c44e7d0a-f874-4cfc-84d9-d7abdc3311c0","title":"Project Engineer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Highways Development Management has a huge impact on people’s lives and is at the forefront of regeneration, redevelopment and plays a major part in everyday life for residents of Staffordshire and beyond. \n \nIt is an exciting time to start a career at Staffordshire and this job will provide you with great opportunities for career progression and to be involved in medium/large scale projects across Staffordshire. The Highways Development Management team currently comprises of two team leaders who line manage a team of 14 staff who deal with approximately 3,000 planning applications a year plus pre-application advice.\n\nIf you are keen on working within a Highway Development Management role and protecting the County’s highway network and also helping to improve the transport facilities available for the people of Staffordshire as part of the planning process then this rewarding career may be the career for you. \n\nWe offer a great employment package with a flexible environment of office and/or home working to allow for that work/life balance.\nMain Responsibilities As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the team providing detailed responses on planning applications as a statutory consultee. This willl require you to have contact with a variety of Local Planning Authorities (LPA) ensuring the relationship is a positive one and the responses to them are detailed and encompass all elements of transport and highway safe\n\nYou will also:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>prepare and issue comments, advice and recommendations relating to highway and transportation elements of planning applications; having regard to current design/transport guidelines.</li>\n\t<li>audit Transport Assessments and Travel Plans, within the experience, training and knowledge of the post applying GIS analysis techniques and other accessibility planning software.</li>\n\t<li>proactively instigate, encourage, and participate in pre-application discussions with developers to aid the development of sustainable estate street layouts/designs in accordance with relevant Design Guides.</li>\n\t<li>have the opportunity to attend an LPA planning committee to defend your reply as a statutory consultee to a planning application.</li>\n\t<li>prepare and give evidence in connection with appeals and Court proceedings under the Town and Country Planning Acts.</li>\n\t<li>assist in the implementation of Development Plan Policies and the Staffordshire Local Transport Plan.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will need:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>to be a Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Civil Engineer or a Graduate Civil Engineer with a minimum of 5 years post graduate experience or a HNC and a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience.</li>\n\t<li>experience relevant to planning applications and of S278 and S38 Agreements</li>\n\t<li>experience of working in partnership with internal and external bodies.</li>\n\t<li>experience of the operation of agreements for the adoption of new streets and construction of off-site improvement works.</li>\n\t<li>experience of participating in multi-disciplinary teams.</li>\n\t<li>ability to work to time and budgetary constraints.</li>\n\t<li>a full driving licence.</li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will also be required to support other members of the team who may have less experience than yourself. On the job learning, coaching and mentoring is not unusual and is encouraged to create a positive can-do atmosphere within the team.\n\nAny interested candidates who don’t meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be considered if they can demonstrate they are working towards the targets identified.\n\nWe are hoping to conduct the interviews on Friday 29th November 2024.\n\nFor further discussion about the role , please contact: Simon Hawe by email at <a href=\"mailto:mark.evans@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0\">simon.hawe@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nOur Recruitment Process: 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.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. 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Applicants must have a level 2 or 3 qualification such as a CACHE, BTEC, NVQ.\nWe would also like the successful candidate to help the children have fun and enjoy their time at our Before and After School Club.\nAbout the Trust\nThe Learning Partnership is a diverse new multi-academy trust delivering excellent educational provision for pupils in primary and secondary schools across the North-West. The Trust primarily serves the communities of Crewe, Congleton, and Knutsford, and is now the largest multi-academy trust in Cheshire.\nAt The Learning Partnership, we believe that there are three core facets of our mission –people, passion, and performance. We are striving to build a community of the strongest people, inspiring a passion for education that galvanises these people to maximise their abilities, which supports all pupils to perform at their best. We believe that these core principles will create a culture that helps all our schools to improve and ensures pupil outcomes are the very best they can be.\nThe 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:\n<ul>\n<li>Discounts in retail stores, entertainment, and supermarkets</li>\n<li>Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme</li>\n<li>Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral</li>\n<li>Free parking</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: applicants requiring adjustments to the application, interview process or would like an informal discussion about the post should contact Jackie Hulme - Business Support Officer on <a href=\"mailto:officemanager@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk\">officemanager@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk</a> \nInterviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time with candidates.\n \n****************************************************\nHours: Monday to Friday, 15 hours per week between the hours of 3pm-6pm\nWeeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)\nStart date: November 2024\nActual salary: £7,623.63 Grade 2, SCP 2\nClosing Date: 4th November 2024\n****************************************************\n \nThe 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). \nThe 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. \nWe 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. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. \nThe Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers. 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We would also like the successful candidate to help the children have fun and enjoy their lunchtimes.\nAbout the Trust\nAt The Learning Partnership, we believe that there are three core facets of our mission – people, passion, and performance. We are striving to build a community of the strongest people, inspiring a passion for education that galvanises these people to maximise their abilities, which supports all pupils to perform at their best. We believe that these core principles will create a culture that helps all our schools to improve and ensures pupil outcomes are the very best they can be.\nThe 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:\n<ul>\n<li>Discounts in retail stores, entertainment, and supermarkets</li>\n<li>Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme</li>\n<li>Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral.</li>\n<li>Free parking</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: applicants requiring adjustments to the application, interview process or for further information should contact Jackie Hulme <a href=\"mailto:officemanager@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk\">officemanager@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk</a>\nInterviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time with candidates.\n \n****************************************************\nHours: Monday to Friday, 8.45 hours per week between the hours of 11.30pm-1.15pm\nWeeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)\nStart date: November 2024\nActual salary: £4,672.18 (£12.18 per hour) Grade 4, SCP 5\nClosing Date: 4th November 2024\n****************************************************\n 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). \nThe 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. \nWe 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. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. \nThe Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£4,447.12","publishDate":"2024-10-25T12:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/498b8618-3b32-42b1-a22f-f14c45f1edea.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3cf509c3-d906-47ea-ae01-1f926c8c2f82","title":"Midday Assistant","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Wistaston Church Lane Academy","location":"Wistaston Church Lane Academy","locationType":3,"description":"The Learning Partnership along with the Principal at Wistaston Church Lane Academy wish to appoint a motivated, committed and highly effective Midday Assistant to join our hard working and enthusiastic team.\nThe successful candidate will have good communication skills, be positive and energetic for the children, a strong team player and be able to use their own initiative. We would also like the successful candidate to help the children have fun and enjoy their lunchtimes.\nAbout the Trust\nThe Learning Partnership is a diverse new multi-academy trust delivering excellent educational provision for pupils in primary and secondary schools across the North-West. The Trust primarily serves the communities of Crewe, Congleton, and Knutsford, and is now the largest multi-academy trust in Cheshire.\nAt The Learning Partnership, we believe that there are three core facets of our mission – people, passion, and performance. We are striving to build a community of the strongest people, inspiring a passion for education that galvanises these people to maximise their abilities, which supports all pupils to perform at their best. We believe that these core principles will create a culture that helps all our schools to improve and ensures pupil outcomes are the very best they can be.\nThe 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:\n<ul>\n<li>Discounts in retail stores, entertainment, and supermarkets</li>\n<li>Benefits schemes in affordable tech, cycle2work, gym memberships and a car scheme</li>\n<li>Employee assistance programme providing specialist advice and guidance in a range of areas including menopause, financial management, and up to 8 counselling sessions per referral</li>\n<li>Free parking</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe Learning Partnership is a disability committed employer: applicants requiring adjustments to the application, interview process or would like an informal discussion about the post should contact Jackie Hulme - Business Support Officer on <a href=\"mailto:officemanager@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk\">officemanager@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk</a> \nInterviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time with candidates.\n \n****************************************************\nHours: Monday to Friday, 8.45 hours per week between the hours of 11.30am-1.15pm\nWeeks: 38 weeks per year (term time only)\nStart date: November 2024\nActual salary: £4,447.12 (£11.59 per hour) Grade 2, SCP 2\nClosing Date: 4th November 2024\n****************************************************\n \nThe 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). \nThe 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. \nWe 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. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater outcomes for children. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. \nThe Trust is ‘happy to talk flexible working’. Flexible working increases workplace diversity by making roles accessible to those with caring responsibilities (primarily women), disabled staff, and both older and younger workers. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£4,447.12","publishDate":"2024-10-25T12:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-04T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6c7056d2-5d0b-4f6c-897c-60cd1b06d812.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"123e6063-a2f2-46ca-99c1-cebc7f9c9100","title":"Planning Officer","employer":"High Peak Borough Council","department":"","location":"SMDC, Buxton Town Hall, Market Place, Buxton","locationType":2,"description":"The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade – the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.\n \nThe Alliance is nationally recognised for its heritage regeneration programme and works closely with the Peak District National Park Authority.\n \nPlanning Officer\n£39,513- £43,693 per annum \nEssential car user allowance\nPermanent Contract\nFull time (37 hours per week)\nWork Location: Hybrid Working\n \nAs a Planning Officer within our Development Services team, you will be dealing with a varied caseload of planning and other applications and playing a key part in delivering sustainable development and contributing towards our ambitious economic growth plans.\n \nYou will work closely with the planning enforcement, planning validation and building control teams to improve joint working opportunities. There will be a need to support the implementation of the Council’s ‘Open for Business’ approach and demonstrate a can do attitude to build relationships with businesses and communities.\n \nAgile working is applicable for these positions however due to the nature of the roles site visits and Office time would be expected.\n \nFor an informal discussion regarding any of the above roles please contact Head of Development Services Ben Haywood:\n<a href=\"mailto:ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk\">ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk</a>\n \nClosing date: Midday, Midday Monday 25th November 2024\nInterview dates to be confirmed\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513- £43,693 per annum plus essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-25T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T13:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f07c4191-e0e9-4b27-b426-38696e238c7a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0cfb5ad1-dbe1-45a5-9186-e6c4b2ef51d7","title":"Planning Enforcement Officer","employer":"High Peak Borough Council","department":"","location":"SMDC, Buxton Town Hall, Market Place, Buxton","locationType":2,"description":"The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade – the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.\n \nThe Alliance is nationally recognised for its heritage regeneration programme and works closely with the Peak District National Park Authority.\n \nPlanning Enforcement Officer \nPermanent Contract\nFull time (37 hours per week)\nWork base: Leek and Buxton, will be expected to travel. Agile working applicable \n£39,513- £43,693 per annum plus essential car user allowance \n \nYou will work in collaboration within the Development Services team across the Alliance and will investigate alleged breaches of planning control and will use the full range of enforcement powers to bring cases to resolution. You will also provide advice on all aspects of planning enforcement to officers, Councillors, developers, site owners and relevant community groups.\n \nThe ideal candidate will have a background in planning enforcement and have experience of managing an enforcement caseload and taking enforcement action, include drafting and serving of enforcement notices, undertaking prosecutions and representing the Council at Appeal and Court proceedings.\n \nThey will also have the ability to investigate breaches in planning control in a detailed an timely manner and negotiate positive resolutions wherever possible.\n \nFor an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: \nBen Haywood at ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk\n \nClosing date: Midday Monday 25th November 2024\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513- £43,693 per annum plus essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-25T11:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T12:57:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4b79b1b0-d2fb-406f-9987-49b5dcb67004.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba0b594a-a735-47e4-9368-9aff1289ac5c","title":"Arboriculture Officer","employer":"High Peak Borough Council","department":"","location":"SMDC, Buxton Town Hall, Market Place, Buxton","locationType":2,"description":"The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade – the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.\n \nThe Alliance is nationally recognised for its heritage regeneration programme and works closely with the Peak District National Park Authority.\n \nArboriculture Officer \nSalary: £35,235 to £38,626 per annum \nEssential car user allowance\nPermanent Contract\nFull time (37 hours per week)\nWork Location: Hybrid Working\nCareer Graded candidates will be considered for this post; salary dependant on qualifications and experience \nJoin us at an exciting time as an Arboriculture Officer within our dynamic Development Services team! Our partnership between High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands offers diverse landscapes, from the dramatic Peak District to rolling hills and valleys of Staffordshire Moorlands, together with bustling market and heritage spa towns and characterful villages, providing an inspiring environment for your work.\nNow in its 15th year, our strategic alliance is one of local government's most successful partnerships, evolving into a single workforce that serves the unique needs of two distinct regions.\nWe’re looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Arboricultural Officer with a solid understanding of arboriculture, including risk management, contractor oversight, trees in relation to planning, and strong customer service skills.\nKey Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Management of the councils’ tree stocks in collaboration with contractors and surveyors.</li>\n<li>Respond promptly to enquiries about the councils’ tree stocks.</li>\n<li>Consider, recommend and action new TPO proposals; assess and determine TPO applications and conservation area notifications.</li>\n<li>Provide consultation responses for development applications.</li>\n<li>Work within a specialist, customer-focused team, reporting to the Head of Development Services.</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You:\nTo excel in this role, you’ll need:\n<ul>\n<li>A relevant qualification in Arboriculture or equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>Experience with planning controls and regulations related to trees.</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of planning law and procedures concerning trees.</li>\n<li>Proficiency in IT tools, including Word, Excel, and industry-specific software.</li>\n<li>Excellent written communication skills for clear, concise reporting.</li>\n<li>The ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.</li>\n</ul>\nWhy Join Us?\nThe Alliance offers a competitive rewards package, including:\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing programs</li>\n<li>Essential car user allowance</li>\n<li>Hybrid working</li>\n</ul>\nIf you’re passionate about arboriculture and ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!\nFor an informal discussion regarding this job please contact: \nBen Haywood, Head of Development Services – ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk \nClosing date: Midday: Monday 25th November 2024\n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £35,235 to £38,626 per annum Essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2024-10-25T11:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-25T12:53:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6ba821b2-9c9d-48c5-b9ff-0ed7bd0a9570.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a1094af9-ac69-407d-9843-c99380f850ea","title":"Highway Maintenance Manager (Client)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"1 Staffordshire Place","locationType":3,"description":"It’s an exciting time to join our Highways Team here at Staffordshire County Council. \n\nOur vision is to help Staffordshire’s economy grow, so that everyone has the opportunity of a good job and good prospects in a beautiful, safe, accessible, vibrant, cultural, prosperous, business friendly and sustainable county. \n\nStaffordshire has great places and great connections, boasting the beautiful rural landscape of a shire county together with excellent transport links to major destinations across the country. \n\nWe are committed to fixing more roads and improving transport and digital connections and we are making significant investment into the quality of our roads. To ensure we can deliver our ambitious Highways Transformation we are looking to grow our team of highway engineering professionals and develop talent for the future. \nMain Responsibilities As a member of the Highways Maintenance and Network Management team you will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>act as the contract management lead for the commissioning of routine, reactive, cyclical and winter highway maintenance services.</li>\n\t<li>lead on the development of service (functional) specifications for Highway Maintenance.</li>\n\t<li>establish, develop and maintain relevant contacts and stakeholder relationships to enable effective regional working.</li>\n\t<li>Coach, mentor, empower and develop team members to ensure they deliver a customer focused, modern professional service, challenging work practices as required.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You’ll have proven experience in the management, delivery and commissioning of highway maintenance activities together with:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. Civil Engineering</li>\n\t<li>Professional qualification at Incorporated Engineer level or knowledge/experience at equivalent level</li>\n\t<li>experience of procurement, contracts and performance management of providers.</li>\n\t<li>the ability to develop and maintain partnerships to support ongoing service delivery.</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe interview date for this vacancy will be Thursday 28th November 2024.\n\nFor an informal chat about the role please contact David Walters, Head of Highway Maintenance & Network Management at: <a href=\"mailto:david.walters@staffordshire.gov.uk\">david.walters@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nPlease note we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: 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.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185","publishDate":"2024-10-24T16:19:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-10T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/85d704f3-dde7-440e-acec-6213d90dd1b8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7b7aa1c6-db8d-458b-853a-0cfaa0f18525","title":"Customer Service Advisor","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<a>Do you thrive on delivering excellent customer service and making a real difference every day?</a>\n\nDo you enjoy injecting your excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers to provide the service they deserve? \n\nThen read on to learn more about our exciting role on offer\n\nYou will join our vibrant and welcoming/supportive Contact Centre team who are proud of the high level of service we provide for our customers.\n\nWe are a people business – excellent customer insight and experience needs to be at the heart of everything we do. Customers today have high expectations; their experience of using council services should not be second rate. We aim to meet customer needs by giving consistent information, advice and support at their convenience. Our customer model is built on the following principles\n\n• A service that offers ease of access and intuitive navigation\n\n• Consistent and high-quality contact management\n\n• A service driven by customer insight and demand analysis\n\n• A service that is delivered through appropriate delivery channels\n\n• A service which has resilience and scale\n\n• A service that is efficiently delivered\nMain Responsibilities As the first point of contact for our customers, you will use your excellent communication skills and professional and friendly manner to support customers with queries or complaints.\n\nYou will also be,\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>taking a high number of calls per day, assisting members of the public in a range of services which may include Adult Social Care and Adult Safeguarding and Children's.</li>\n\t<li>required to listen, probe and investigate enquiries to determine the underlying needs of the customer, escalating queries where necessary.</li>\n\t<li>required to work using your own initiative and judgement as well as work effectively as part of a team.</li>\n\t<li>developing and maintaining a strong level of knowledge regarding processes and policies.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>have experience of working in a busy Contact Centre </li>\n\t<li>be passionate about delivering the best customer service possible</li>\n\t<li>be able to use own judgement to resolve queries and complaints quickly and effectively</li>\n\t<li>have excellent listening skills and an empathetic approach when addressing issues or complaints</li>\n\t<li>be self motivated and able to work under pressure</li>\n\t<li>be able to contribute new ideas to help deliver personal and team performance</li>\n</ul>\n\nWe have 1 x Permanent role (37 hours per week) \n\nFor further information about this role please email Charlotte Pinks, Team Leader charlotte.pinks@staffordshire.gov.uk\n\nInterviews to be held w/c 11th November 2024\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,119 - £27,803","publishDate":"2024-10-23T17:11:47.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-06T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/13f427ab-5a39-469d-b876-4a5a14153048.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b6e88afb-73b2-4345-81e1-40fc5d7ed465","title":"Apprentice ICT Support Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"If you are ready to kickstart your career in ICT or looking for a career change, we have an exciting opportunity to join our ever-growing Staffordshire ICT team where you will ensure our staff and partners can access ICT services using leading edge technology to meet their needs. You will work alongside our ICT Support Officers who have a successful track record of supporting our Apprentices on the ICT Service Desk to provide 1st line assistance for all hardware and software issues and requests from our service users.\n\nIn addition, we will support you to complete a 16-month Level 3 ‘Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist’ Apprenticeship with QA Limited training provider where you will have access to support from a tutor as well as a peer group forum from QA’s web portal. The training and experience you gain can be tailored to the needs of the organisation, but also your preferences too so that you can choose which area of ICT you might want to become an expert in and build a successful career with us. \n\n We look forward to your application and the potential to welcome you to our team.\nMain Responsibilities This is a varied role which will include: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Taking calls from Staffordshire County Council customers throughout Staffordshire and beyond.</li>\n\t<li>Thinking on your feet and solving issues first line.</li>\n\t<li>Developing our self-service customer portal to improve the customer experience and drive down support demands, and much more!</li>\n</ul>\n\n \nThe Ideal Candidate If you have some work experience, that’s great but this is not essential. What is important is that you have a passion for ICT and you can show us that you are willing to always give your best, are ready to learn and strive for continual improvement. Working in ICT requires teamwork, organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. We need you to show us you can be flexible in your approach to work as sometimes things can change and so you will need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly.\n\nInterviews are likely to take place within two weeks of the closing date of the advert. \n\nIf you would like an informal chat about this role or unsure if your skills or experience are a good fit, please contact Helen Crook - ICT Service Desk Team Leader - helen.crook@staffordshire.gov.uk \nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe 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.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe 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. \n\nIn 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>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs 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. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£15,071 in Year 1, increasing to £16,076 or National Minimum Wage for age – whichever is greater in year 2","publishDate":"2024-10-23T16:36:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-12T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3e956315-a0e7-44a9-8884-fd8fc54769a6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1ac09004-40d6-4c5b-95e4-d5acfaf70dfd","title":"School Caretaker","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Haslington Primary School","location":"Haslington Primary Academy","locationType":3,"description":"Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery \nCaretaker \n37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday \n7:15am-1:15pm and 4:30pm-6:00pm \n52 weeks per year with with 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) holiday to be taken in the school holidays. \nGrade 3- £22,737.00 per annum \nPermanent subject to a 24-week probation period\nHaslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and self-motivated caretaker to join their Site Team in January 2025. \nThis is an exciting opportunity to join an established Site Team, supporting the school and community. Previous experience of a similar position would be desirable but not essential as training will be given. \nThe duties will include: -\n<ul>\n<li>all aspects of site security;</li>\n<li>being a registered key holder including opening and closing the site at the beginning and end of the day;</li>\n<li>general site maintenance;</li>\n<li>receiving deliveries;</li>\n<li>maintaining supplies;</li>\n<li>undertaking minor repairs;</li>\n<li>legionella testing;</li>\n<li>porterage duties (including the moving of heavy furniture)</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the job description and person specification for more information on the role and responsibilities.\nThe successful applicant must: -\n<ul>\n<li>be conscientious and trustworthy;</li>\n<li>have the ability to work independently but also as part of a team;</li>\n<li>have the ability to act on their own initiative; </li>\n<li>have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos;</li>\n<li>demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times;</li>\n</ul>\n \nIn return we can offer: -\n \n<ul>\n<li>A very supportive, caring team;</li>\n<li>A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;</li>\n<li>Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance;</li>\n<li>Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);</li>\n<li>Eye care vouchers;</li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership;</li>\n<li>Free annual flu jab.</li>\n</ul>\nOur school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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