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For adults with learning disabilities, you’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. And your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.</strong></p><p>Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.</p><p>Douglas Road is a residential respite facility for up to eight adults. The service is dynamic and caters for people with varying levels of need. People come to our service for a break and could stay for a number of days or weeks. The people we support are always changing which makes it an interesting, fast-paced and rewarding place to work. </p><p>You can learn about our services via our Facebook page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability\">https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability</a></p><p>You will be expected to work flexibly across the week according to business need, undertaking a range of shifts that may include weekend, and bank holiday working, early morning, evenings, split shifts, and sleep-in duties. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need.</p><p>Although this role is based primarily at Douglas Road, Newcastle, there may be times when you are expected to work flexibly across Provider Services, including different care settings, delivery approaches, and locations, as required.</p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>In this role you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Deliver excellent person-centred support in an innovative, flexible, responsive, and strengths-based manner</li>\n<li>Act as a Link Worker for the people we support by contributing to the on-going assessment, development, delivery, and review of person-centred support plans. </li>\n<li>Administer medication and support with personal care</li>\n<li>Deliver the manual handling requirements including use of equipment, physical intervention skills, and active participation in person-centred activities</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. </p><p>What you'll bring:</p><ul>\n<li>Be enthusiastic about working with people with learning disabilities and autism</li>\n<li>Be caring, sensitive and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible. </li>\n<li>ICT skills to complete digital record keeping</li>\n<li>Have effective communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n<li>The ability to manage potential and actual aggression in a sensitive way and remain calm in challenging situations.</li>\n<li>Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and physically able to undertake manual handling tasks.</li>\n<li>A positive outlook on life and able to adapt and respond positively to change</li>\n</ul><p><span>If you already hold an NVQ level 2 qualification or Care Certificate we would love to hear from you but don’t worry if not, we are happy to support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed for this qualification.</span></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held: Thursday 1 May 2025, at Wilmot Drive Training Centre, Newcastle Under Lyme</strong></p><p><span>If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sam Dickinson, <a href=\"mailto:sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p>Please note that this role will require an enhanced DBS check and a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.</p><p>This role is regulated by CQC, and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting Salary from £15.14 per hour","publishDate":"2025-03-28T16:39:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f98811d3-dfe1-4d64-805c-ddfee1810944.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"83ff74dc-07b7-4028-9879-ba17ebcf05c9","title":"Direct Payments Navigator","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><span>Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?</span></strong><span> Join Staffordshire County Council’s Direct Payments Support Service, where you'll provide flexible support to individuals with varied and complex social care needs. Our service empowers people to build meaningful lives, promoting personal autonomy and increasing choice and control.</span></p><p><span><strong>Purpose of the Role: </strong>You'll work in partnership with individuals and Social care professionals to develop tailored solutions that meet assessed needs and outcomes for people using or considering a Direct payment. By considering personal preferences, lifestyles, relationships, and priorities, you'll help increase confidence, personal autonomy, and ownership of responsibilities. Your support will lead to improved outcomes and self-determination.</span></p><p><span><strong>Location:</strong> This role offers hybrid working options, allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence.</span></p><p><span><strong>Working pattern:</strong>  Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5pm </span></p><p><span><strong>Contract:</strong> This is a fixed-term position, ending on May 2027 – subject to review and evaluation</span></p><p><span>Join us in fostering a supportive community where individuals can thrive with confidence and autonomy. Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact!</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>In this role you'll:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Ensure eligible individuals in receipt of direct payments are aware of all available options.</li>\n<li>Be responsible for setting up and monitoring the use of Direct Payments in Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Consult with people, care management, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and provide information, advice, and guidance from the beginning of the Direct Payment journey and throughout.</li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with social workers, and other appointed assessors.</li>\n<li>Partner with individuals to develop solutions that meet their assessed needs and outcomes, considering their preferences, lifestyles, relationships, and priorities.</li>\n<li>Aim to increase confidence, personal autonomy, ownership of responsibilities, improved outcomes, and self-determination for those you support.</li>\n</ul><p><span>Your role is crucial in ensuring that individuals receive consistent and effective support, empowering them to live independently and with greater control over their lives.</span></p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll have:</span></p><ul>\n<li>NVQ3 or equivalent qualification (or a willingness to undertake) in a relevant discipline such as social care, advice and guidance, or a related subject.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in Adult Social Care and administering Direct Payments.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of partner organisations, and demonstrable knowledge of Social Care and Direct Payment legislation, guidance, and practice relevant to service users and carers.</li>\n<li>Experience in delivering support to individuals.</li>\n</ul><p><span>We're also looking for someone who has:<br></span></p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of disability, older persons, carers, and young carers, and the impact on individuals, their families, and society.</li>\n<li>Experience working as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Ability to use Information Technology to create documents, data records, diary records, communication, and reports.</li>\n<li>Ability to develop collaborative relationships with adults with learning or physical disabilities, older adults, their carers, and their families to promote choice and independence.</li>\n<li>Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to determine needs and enable informed choice.</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Interviews will be held during the week starting 28  April 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><em>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? </em>We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact  Sara Bell Deputy Principal Social worker  <a href=\"mailto:sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2025-03-28T16:34:40.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e4ea006f-2995-4991-b4fe-e2dbfab59b7c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c53f794-7706-4e4e-a9ba-52bac37777f6","title":"Cook","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"114 Douglas Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning disabilities, you’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. And your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.</strong></p><p>Staffordshire County Council are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding food quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.</p><p>Douglas Road is a residential respite facility for up to eight adults. The service is dynamic and caters for people with varying levels of need. People come to our service for a break and could stay for a number of days or weeks. The people we support are always changing which makes it an interesting, fast-paced and rewarding place to work. You can learn about our services via our Facebook page: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability\">https://www.facebook.com/staffordshirelearningdisability</a></p><p>You will be expected to work flexibly across the week according to business need, undertaking a range of shifts that may include weekend, and bank holiday working, early morning, evenings, and split shifts. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need.</p><p>Although this role is based primarily at Douglas Road, Newcastle, there may be times when you are expected to work flexibly across Provider Services, including different care settings, delivery approaches, and locations, as required.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>In this role you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Provide a high-quality kitchen service, recognising and catering for individual needs and preferences</li>\n<li>Devise nutritionally balanced, varied and attractively presented menus, catering for specific dietary needs</li>\n<li>Embrace digital by using systems, equipment, and technology to improve kitchen efficiency.</li>\n<li>Ensure regular cleaning of kitchen, dining, and storage areas in line with environmental health regulations, including COSHH and HACCP requirements and assisting with inspections.</li>\n<li>Maintain accurate records, whilst regularly checking food stocks and ordering provisions, ensuring costs are within budget.</li>\n<li>Communicate and interact effectively with individuals, carers, colleagues, and others creating positive relationships and being inclusive of all.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. </p><p>What you'll bring:</p><ul>\n<li>Basic food hygiene certificate</li>\n<li>Recognised catering qualification, or willingness to complete</li>\n<li>Experience as a professional cook with a knowledge of kitchen management.</li>\n<li>Ability and knowledge to plan a varied menu</li>\n<li>Knowledge of health and safety procedures including being able to demonstrate an understanding of COSHH implications for materials/supplies</li>\n<li>Ability to understand safe and correct food hygiene/handling procedures with a demonstrable knowledge of HACCP system</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate an understanding of infection control principles (including hazard compliance)</li>\n<li>Be enthusiastic about working with people with learning disabilities and autism</li>\n<li>ICT skills to complete digital record keeping</li>\n<li>Food/beverage preparation skills and enthusiasm for providing nutritious meals</li>\n<li>Literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to plan menus, order supplies and monitor budgets.</li>\n</ul><p>If you already hold aa catering qualification, we would love to hear from you but don’t worry if not, we are happy to support you in gaining the skills and knowledge needed for this qualification.</p><p><strong>Interviews will be held: Friday 2 May at Wilmot Drive Training Centre, Newcastle Under Lyme.</strong></p><p><strong><span>If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Sam Dickinson, <a href=\"mailto:sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.dickinson@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></strong></p><p>Please note that this role will require an enhanced DBS check and a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.</p><p>This role is regulated by CQC, and it is a requirement that we obtain FULL employment history, from leaving secondary school. Please note should you be invited to interview for this role, this information will be required.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary from £13.26 per hour","publishDate":"2025-03-28T16:29:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8dc7b5db-8153-4e71-898d-0fb1b7caafde.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"627a58ff-884b-4248-bac5-3e4a57baac91","title":"Provider Improvement Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Are you passionate about improving the quality of care in Staffordshire? Do you thrive in challenging situations and have the resilience to effect positive change? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</span></p><p><span>The Provider Improvement Response Team is an integral part of the wider quality assurance function in health and social care. Our joint health and social care team, comprising both nurses and local authority officers, is dedicated to driving improvements in the adult care market. We focus on the highest risks in the care market, including services at risk of closure, those in large-scale enquiry, or those subject to CQC enforcement action.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>As a Provider Improvement Officer, you will play a crucial role in assessing risks and ensuring providers deliver the required improvements. While our primary goal is to prevent closures of care services, you will lead in circumstances where there is a risk of urgent closure. </span></p><p><span>This hybrid role involves on-site visits at care services, working from home, and office work. </span><span>You will need access to a car and be able to travel across the county.</span></p><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>Work with high-risk care services to drive improvements.</li>\n<li>Feed into the overall assessment of risk for care services.</li>\n<li>Lead in situations of urgent closure or significant safeguarding risks.</li>\n<li>Work evenings or weekends when necessary, with a normal working pattern of Monday – Friday.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><strong>What We Are Looking For:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Solution-focused officers with a passion for improving quality of care.</li>\n<li>Resilience and the ability to negotiate and effect positive change.</li>\n<li>Ability to analyze information to prioritize risks and work autonomously.</li>\n<li>Flexibility to manage often changing priorities.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage challenging situations.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Essential Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Understanding or experience in a social care/health provider, commissioning organisation, or assessment and case management team.</li>\n<li>Ability to audit or analyse information from various sources and identify trends and themes.</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and manage own workload.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage a range of issues and conflicting demands linked to tight and unexpected deadlines.</li>\n<li>Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues, including performance and change.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate an ability to deal with challenging and conflicting situations while maintaining effective working relationships.</li>\n</ul><p><span>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications, for an informal chat about the role please contact: </span></p><p><span>Sam Dale, Care Market Assurance and Improvement Team Leader </span><span><a href=\"mailto:samanthac.dale@staffordshire.gov.uk\"><span>samanthac.dale@staffordshire.gov.uk</span></a></span><span> or </span><span>Laura Johnston, Care Market Assurance and Improvement Service Manager </span><span><a href=\"mailto:laura.johnston@staffordshire.gov.uk\"><span>laura.johnston@staffordshire.gov.uk</span></a></span><span> </span></p><p><span><strong><span>Interview Date: </span></strong></span><span>Week commencing 21 April 2025  </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,035","publishDate":"2025-03-26T16:39:58.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b0816c02-a3ab-49cd-ae3b-21ba99aaa06b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cf500516-f538-4c6a-96f4-161f0d1b663c","title":"Teacher (MPS)","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Buglawton Primary School","location":"Buglawton Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Headteacher and Governors of Buglawton Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and engaging class teacher to join our successful teaching team from September 2025, for one year in the first instance. This part time post is 0.5 (2.5 days per week) in KS1 and EY as part of a job share and PPA cover in our one form entry primary school.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will need to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be an excellent and proven classroom practitioner</li>\n<li>Be dedicated to providing holistic development and pastoral support</li>\n<li>Be willing to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school</li>\n<li>Be committed to delivering a positive impact for all children</li>\n</ul>\n<p>A supporting statement should be included in the job application, explaining how your skills and experience best fit the needs of our school.</p>\n<p>In return, Buglawton Primary School is able to offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A highly supportive staff and senior leadership team</li>\n<li>Children that are eager and willing to learn</li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop yourself both personally and professionally</li>\n<li>Access to termly coaching with a qualified external partner</li>\n<li>A commitment to promoting your wellbeing and balancing workload</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We would love for prospective applicants to visit our school and see us in action. Visits can be accommodated on:<br><br>Thursday 3<sup>rd</sup> April 2025 at 9am or 4.00pm</p>\n<p>Please contact the school office (<a href=\"mailto:admin@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk\">admin@buglawton.cheshire.sch.uk</a>) or 01260 633080 to confirm your attendance.</p>\n<p>Closing Date: Friday 18<sup>th</sup> April 2025 at 3pm.</p>\n<p>The recruitment process will consist of a classroom observation and interview, scheduled to take place on Thursday 1<sup>st</sup> May 2025.</p>\n<p>Buglawton Primary is committed to Safeguarding children and young people.  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.<br><br>Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy which can be found on our school website at <a href=\"https://www.buglawtonprimaryschool.org/page/policies/56302\">Buglawton Primary School: Policies</a></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"M1 - M6","publishDate":"2025-03-26T12:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-18T14:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ee79ee8d-bfdd-4a53-958c-b5cd32ca0aec.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76724143-8e34-4bfd-81db-f93cc8aff087","title":"Year 1 (KS1) Class Teacher","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Alsager School","location":"Alsager Highfields","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Required: from September 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>2 x Year 1 Class Teachers (Initially temporary for 12-month contract, Full Time) </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary within the range:  £31,650 to £49,084 p.a.</strong></p>\n<p>The Headteacher, Governors and Trust of Alsager Highfields Primary School wish to appoint two dedicated and enthusiastic full-time key stage one class teachers, who have the desire, energy and commitment to join their hardworking and passionate team. We welcome applications from ECTs as well as more experienced teachers.</p>\n<p>Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Visits will be held on Friday 28th March at 4.00 pm and Wednesday 2nd April at 9.00 am and 4.00 pm.</p>\n<p>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12:00pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. </p>\n<p>An application pack can be requested from the school office by emailing <strong><a href=\"mailto:bursar@alsagerhighfields.cheshire.sch.uk\">bursar@alsagerhighfields.cheshire.sch.uk</a> </strong>or telephoning 01270 882472.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 12pmTuesday, 22<sup>nd</sup> April 2025 </p>\n<p>Interviews:  Wednesday, 30th April 2025.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Alsager Highfields Primary School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The 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 post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary negotiable within the range of £31,650 - £49,084","publishDate":"2025-03-21T14:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/37d675e2-d311-4990-9fc0-db030f055a31.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"320517cc-4169-4d2c-b968-41dd016ac28a","title":"Attendance Administrator","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Alsager School","location":"Hassall Road, Alsager","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ATTENDANCE ADMINISTRATOR</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(Responsible to the Attendance Reporting Officer)</strong></p>\n<p>Experienced and enthusiastic administrator required to assist and provide clerical support to the Attendance / Reporting Officer.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a good standard of general education and be highly competent in the use of MS Office.</p>\n<p>Applicant to have the ability to analyse data and produce reports.</p>\n<p>Knowledge of educational data packages such as Sims or Talaxy would be desirable, but not essential, as training will be provided.  </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 3","publishDate":"2025-03-21T13:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7dd5bf9d-cbf6-403a-ba93-f11c97594aa1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"57cafcd1-c646-4338-ad45-4caf3ff0f767","title":"Learning Mentor (Multiple Posts) Full or Part Time","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Church Lawton School","location":"Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Join Our Team at Church Lawton School – Specialist Autism School – Multiple positions due to continued school growth.</p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with autism? </p>\n<p>Church Lawton School, a specialist autism school, is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Mentors to join our team.</p>\n<p>At Church Lawton, we provide an exceptional environment for both students and staff, including:<br>•    <strong>Specialist Induction Programme and Autism-Specific Training:</strong> Gain the skills and confidence to support our students effectively.<br>•    <strong>Fantastic Facilities: </strong>Work in a school designed to inspire, including a brand-new Purpose-Built Quality of Life Hub and Quiet Working Spaces tailored to meet the needs of our staff and students.<br>•    <strong>A Supportive and Inclusive Environment: </strong>Be part of a team that values your   contributions and invests in your development.</p>\n<p>You will have previous experience in a supportive or caring role (paid or voluntary), with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.  You will be a great communicator who is adept at building effective relationships.  But above all, you will have an enthusiasm for helping people with autism to thrive.</p>\n<p>This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to transform lives, support growth, and be a part of an innovative approach to education.</p>\n<p>If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today and join our mission to empower students with autism to achieve their potential.</p>\n<p><strong>Be the difference. Build brighter futures at Church Lawton School.</strong></p>\n<p>We have a number of positions available working 37 hours a week for 45.8 weeks of the year, however, consideration will also be given to applicants wishing to work on a part time basis. Please state clearly in your application if you are applying on a full time or part time basis and if part time, how many hours you are available - the salary is reduced pro rata to reflect the nature of the role as principally term-time-only.</p>\n<p>We offer a competitive salary and pension, as well as a range of benefits and a focus on staff well-being.  More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.</p>\n<p><strong>Come along to our Recruitment Open Evening on Monday, 24th March between 4.30pm and 5.30pm to find out more! (Visit our website for further details).</strong></p>\n<p>The Trust pays full regard to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance 2024.  We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including volunteers and staff employed by contractors. </p>\n<p>Our safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history, and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.  It also includes undertaking online checks and an Enhanced DBS check.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunities employer.  Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role, including those with protected characteristics, and particularly welcome from neurodivergent individuals.  We are very happy to discuss adjustments to the recruitment process for those that need it.</p>\n<p>Please note that we can only consider applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK. <strong><br></strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Circa £21,548 (based on £24,465 full-time equivalent)","publishDate":"2025-03-21T10:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:56:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fd3f2f9d-a68d-43f9-92e6-019d9b25886f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a340417c-9fc1-4015-8660-c4672937859e","title":"Finance Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: We have 2 Finance Officer vacancies as noted below:</strong></p><p><strong>One full-time vacancy (37 hours a week) on the Residential team, to cover on a fixed-term basis until 31/03/2026.</strong></p><p><strong>One permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week - comprised of 3 days working 7.5 hours) vacancy on the non-Residential team.</strong></p><p><strong>Please state in the Supporting Information section of your application which role you are applying for or if you are happy to be considered for either.</strong></p><p>Adult and Children’s Financial Services (ACFS) support the delivery of the following Staffordshire County Council priorities:</p><p>•  To offer support at times of crisis to help people maintain their independence</p><p>•  That people know what to expect from care services, who is eligible and who will pay</p><p>•  There are quality and affordable care services available to meet people’s needs</p><p>ACFS is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways, responsible for facilitating and overseeing the payment to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for the collection of client contributions in accordance with Care Act 2014 and local policy. </p><p>Adult Social Care covers people receiving care in their own house (non-Residential) or people who are living in a care home (Residential).</p><p>We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join ACFS as a Finance Officers. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced department. </p><p>These roles are hybrid working where you <strong>will need to attend our office in Stafford</strong> (currently one day a week plus occasional meetings) and more often, working from home.</p><p>Internal applicants applying for secondment: Please make sure you have followed the process here for gaining approval from your current line manager. If you are offered the role and you do not have agreement this will cause significant delays to the process.</p><p><br></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>This role is principally responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges. This involves accurate billing of charges to care recipients and payments to care providers, managing system records and liaison with financial representatives.</p><p> </p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to,</p><ul>\n<li>Have good communication skills and ability to develop effective working relationships</li>\n<li>Proactively provide excellent customer service.</li>\n<li>Be able to deliver accurate and timely completion of work.</li>\n<li>Be competent in using multiple computer systems.</li>\n<li>Have excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.</li>\n</ul><p>An understanding of social care and charging would be beneficial but isn’t essential as training will be provided, as well as ongoing support and development.</p><p>Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8<sup>th</sup> April for shortlisted applicants.</p><p>If you require any further information about this role, please contact Robert Outram, Senior Finance Officer at <a href=\"mailto:robert.outram@staffordshire.gov.uk\">robert.outram@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Mark Jones, Senior Finance Officer at <a href=\"mailto:mark.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk\">mark.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093 pro-rata","publishDate":"2025-03-20T17:00:42.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/40a8b0f2-427e-4fb5-8c97-7ba288605597.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ebc52fb3-7a7d-4e63-becb-8718b9b64a79","title":"Assistant Finance Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Adults' and Children's Financial Services (ACFS) is a pivotal part of the Adult and Children Social Care Pathways. ACFS is responsible for facilitating and overseeing the payment to providers of Adult and Children’s Social Care and for the collection of client contributions in accordance with Care Act 2014 and local policy.</p><p>Adult Social Care covers people receiving care in their own house (non-Residential) or people who are living in a care home (Residential).</p><p>We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic people to join our existing service as an Assistant Finance Officer. It is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, fast paced team responsible for delivering our payment and billing functions across social care.</p><p>We have a part-time<strong> 24 hours a week </strong>vacancy for a permanent Assistant Finance Officer on the Residential team. </p><p>This role is hybrid working where <strong>you will need to attend our office in Stafford</strong> (currently one day a week plus occasional meetings) and more often, working from home.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>The role is principally responsible for administrative tasks relating to the accurate and timely processing of Adult Social Care charges. This involves accurate billing of charges to care recipients and payments to care providers, managing system records and liaison with financial representatives.  </p><p>You will provide operational support to Finance Officers and other colleagues, as well as collaborating with internal stakeholders to continuously improve our processes and provide excellent customer service.</p><p><br></p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to have,</p><p>•<span>    G</span>ood communication skills</p><p>•<span>    T</span>he ability to work well in a team and provide excellent customer service.</p><p>•<span>    The a</span>bility to deliver accurate and timely completion of work.</p><p>•<span>    Competency </span>in using computer systems.</p><p>•<span>    </span>Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.</p><p>•<span>    The ability to</span> work flexibly to meet business need.</p><p>Interviews will be held on <strong>Wednesday 9th April </strong>for shortlisted applicants.</p><p>If you require any further information about this role, please contact Robert Outram, Senior Finance Officer at <a href=\"mailto:robert.outram@staffordshire.gov.uk\">robert.outram@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183 pro-rata","publishDate":"2025-03-20T15:40:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/220f37dd-c8f0-4e5c-a59d-e6f7de770391.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"65cb7ee3-205c-49ce-865f-f6ad6873edb3","title":"Teacher of Information Technology (0.40)","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Church Lawton School","location":"Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team and be part of the school’s continuing journey in establishing excellence in the education of autistic pupils.</p>\n<p>As an IT Teacher working across our Secondary Department, you will be able to help us transform the lives of autistic children and young people by delivering the highest level of education and experiences. </p>\n<p>Every child is entitled to an education and every child deserves the best possible developmental opportunities so that they learn more and do more, preparing themselves for life after school. Our autistic pupils learn in happy and safe environments that are able to support their individual needs as autistic learners.</p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Teacher of IT who has a wide range of skills and experience, with a passion for teaching and working with students and the ability to drive them to be outstanding.  A good understanding of assessing progress of students within a specialist SEN environment would be advantageous.</p>\n<p>At Church Lawton, we provide an exceptional environment for both students and staff, including:</p>\n<p>•  <strong>  Specialist Induction Programme and Autism-Specific Training:</strong> Gain the skills and confidence to support our students effectively.<br>•   <strong> Fantastic Facilities:</strong> Work in a school designed to inspire, including a brand-new Purpose-Built Quality of Life Hub and Quiet Working Spaces tailored to meet the needs of our staff and students.<br>• <strong>   A Supportive and Inclusive Environment:</strong> Be part of a team that values your   contributions and invests in your development.</p>\n<p>Please note that the required working pattern for this post is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.</p>\n<p>We offer a competitive salary and pension, as well as a range of benefits and a focus on staff well-being.  More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.</p>\n<p><strong>Application deadline: </strong>       9am on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025<br><strong>Interviews:        </strong>                 Week commencing 12th May 2025<br><strong>Anticipated start date:</strong>     September 2025</p>\n<p>The Trust pays full regard to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance 2024.  We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including volunteers and staff employed by contractors. </p>\n<p>Our safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history, and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job.  It also includes undertaking online checks and an Enhanced DBS check.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunities employer.  Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role, including those with protected characteristics, and particularly welcome from neurodivergent individuals.  We are very happy to discuss adjustments to the recruitment process for those that need it.</p>\n<p>Please note that we can only consider applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For further information please contact: <a title=\"Send email to Church Lawton School\" href=\"mailto:office@churchlawtonschool.org.uk\">office@churchlawtonschool.org.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12,660 to £17,442 (M1 to M6 Plus SEN Allowance – pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-03-20T13:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T22:53:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1ae6526d-5658-42cc-acf1-0db9b0d7ec3f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3d5415a6-fa73-4651-bb80-de550a7b1785","title":"Site Manager","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Vine Tree Primary School","location":"Vine Tree Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Required for 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Site Manager (Primary) - AAAD5007 - Permanent - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (split shift) - Grade 5 - £25,584 - £27,269 - Primary Schools – Vine Tree Primary School</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint a dedicated, hardworking and highly motivated Site Manager to contribute to our vibrant, caring, primary school.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of site management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the buildings and grounds of the school. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for a site manager who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strives to be the best, having high expectations of themselves and of their work.</li>\n<li>Is well organised and demonstrates real commitment to teamwork.</li>\n<li>Is reflective of their own practice and prepared to use their initiative.</li>\n<li>Demonstrates accountability for ensuring they secure high quality support for school improvement.</li>\n<li>Has knowledge of Health, Safety & Welfare requirements.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Key Duties / Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required</li>\n<li>Act as the designated key holder for the school premises</li>\n<li>Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)</li>\n<li>Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site</li>\n<li>Arrange emergency repairs</li>\n<li>Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks</li>\n<li>Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales</li>\n<li>Monitor stock and order supplies</li>\n<li>Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school</li>\n<li>Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately</li>\n<li>Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules</li>\n<li>Monitor the work of and manage cleaning staff</li>\n<li>Oversee and make decisions on all planned maintenance</li>\n<li>Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements</li>\n<li>Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs</li>\n<li>Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures</li>\n<li>Any other duties appropriate to the post.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The post will involve working a split shift. You would also be required to secure the school building after school events and take annual holiday entitlement during school holidays.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to stringent vetting, a full enhanced DBS disclosure check and satisfactory references.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Applications are acceptable either online or returnable to <a href=\"mailto:bursar@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk\">bursar@vinetree.cheshire.sch.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Applications close: 12pm Monday 21<sup>st</sup> April 2025.  Interviews will take place on Monday 28<sup>th</sup> April 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584-£27,269","publishDate":"2025-03-19T15:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1234b2f5-9d9b-4cd3-911a-5170658ff0f0.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f9040afc-9b59-4fa1-97d2-5e800c464360","title":"HWRC and Plant Operative","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Leek HWRC and Transfer Station","locationType":3,"description":"<div></div><p>Our 14 household waste recycling centres accept around 85,000 tonnes of waste per year and accept 42 types of material.</p><p>The recycling centres are visited approximately 1.6 million times a year by residents.</p><p>You will play a key role in helping us maintain the best service for residents, be sustainable and provide good value for money. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Your day-to-day duties will vary, and may include the following.</p><ul>\n<li>helping the public use the site in a safe manner, adhering to all Health and Safety guidance.</li>\n<li>being the accountable fire marshal and first aid trained responder on site.</li>\n<li>providing friendly, informative and professional customer service.</li>\n<li>protecting yourself and your team by promoting high standards of health and safety.</li>\n<li>safely operating equipment and machinery and reporting any faults and issues.</li>\n<li>working with commercial traders, providing advice and handling payments.</li>\n<li>reporting unauthorised waste depositing and promoting environmental sustainability.</li>\n<li>supporting other HWRC teams as part of the Staffordshire HWRC Network. </li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You'll be:</p><ul>\n<li>a strong team player</li>\n<li>have a working knowledge of health and safety legislation and operations</li>\n<li>a flexible approach to duties, willing to learn and be trained</li>\n<li>good verbal and written communication skills – to communicate with site staff, management, clients, contractors and the public</li>\n<li>strong numerical and literacy skills and paperwork and recording skills</li>\n<li>an understanding of recycling and recyclable materials is an advantage</li>\n<li>trained First Aider, or willing and capable of being trained</li>\n<li>a Full UK driving licence</li>\n<li><strong>experienced in operating a loading shovel (Essential)</strong></li>\n<li>experience in operating a above 10 ton 360 wheeled excavator. ( or willing to learn)</li>\n<li>experience in the operation of Household waste recycling centres (HWRC'S) or Transfer Stations</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Interviews will be held: Week commencing 10 April 2025.</strong></p><p>If you'd like to discuss the role further, please contact Danny Wraxton at <a href=\"mailto:danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><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":"£25,584","publishDate":"2025-03-19T14:47:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/caa119f7-e85e-4e7e-beb3-07465594b3da.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6b9c989c-0b8b-4bf4-883c-83ff27b9ddc4","title":"HWRC and Plant Operative","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford HWRC","locationType":3,"description":"<div></div><p>Our 14 household waste recycling centres accept around 85,000 tonnes of waste per year and accept 42 types of material.</p><p>The recycling centres are visited approximately 1.6 million times a year by residents.</p><p>You will play a key role in helping us maintain the best service for residents, be sustainable and provide good value for money. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Your day-to-day duties will vary, and may include the following.</p><ul>\n<li>helping the public use the site in a safe manner, adhering to all Health and Safety guidance.</li>\n<li>being the accountable fire marshal and first aid trained responder on site.</li>\n<li>providing friendly, informative and professional customer service.</li>\n<li>protecting yourself and your team by promoting high standards of health and safety.</li>\n<li>safely operating equipment and machinery and reporting any faults and issues.</li>\n<li>working with commercial traders, providing advice and handling payments.</li>\n<li>reporting unauthorised waste depositing and promoting environmental sustainability.</li>\n<li>supporting other HWRC teams as part of the Staffordshire HWRC Network. </li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You'll be:</p><ul>\n<li>a strong team player</li>\n<li>have a working knowledge of health and safety legislation and operations</li>\n<li>a flexible approach to duties, willing to learn and be trained</li>\n<li>good verbal and written communication skills – to communicate with site staff, management, clients, contractors and the public</li>\n<li>strong numerical and literacy skills and paperwork and recording skills</li>\n<li>an understanding of recycling and recyclable materials is an advantage</li>\n<li>trained First Aider, or willing and capable of being trained</li>\n<li>a Full UK driving licence</li>\n<li>experience in operating a above 10 ton 360 wheeled excavator. ( or willing to learn)</li>\n<li>experience in the operation of Household waste recycling centres (HWRC'S)</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Interviews will be held: Week commencing 10 April 2025.</strong></p><p>If you'd like to discuss the role further, please contact Danny Wraxton at <a href=\"mailto:danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">danny.wraxton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><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":"£25,584","publishDate":"2025-03-19T14:29:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6d5e3c88-a53a-4ef2-a9b2-4d3d32d85108.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2c79d64a-d48a-4fbf-a078-0b4596d50d47","title":"Family Practitioner","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Leek","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges – but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.</p><p>We know you’ll want to continually develop in your role and potentially progress your career and that why we have created a great training and development opportunities ensuring your individual growth here at Staffordshire.</p><p>We currently have one 6-month fixed-term full-time vacancy.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Our Family Practitioners are key workers for the children and families we support.</p><p>You will:</p><ul>\n<li>lead on early help assessments and plans</li>\n<li>work together with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care</li>\n<li>contribute to parenting assessments, supporting mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work</li>\n<li>support on the completion of accurate documentation, reports and records relating to work you do with children, young people and their families</li>\n</ul><p>And through all this great work you do, you’ll be supporting children and families, with a restorative practice approach, helping them stay together where possible.</p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You’ll need to:</p><ul>\n<li>have an NVQ Level 3 related to working with children and families OR relevant experience working with children and families</li>\n<li>be flexible with working hours as there will be occasions where evening work may be needed, and we’d need you to work 1 in every 7 weekends</li>\n<li>have a current UK driving licence and vehicle</li>\n</ul><p>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.</p><p>For more information about this role, please contact Lucy Muckley <span><a href=\"mailto:lucy.muckley1@staffordshire.gov.uk\">lucy.muckley1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.</span></p><p>Interviews will be held 15 & 16 April 2025.</p><p><strong>This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.</strong></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":"£29,093 - £32,654 (pro rata) plus £963 essential car user allowance per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-19T14:20:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e04b9d6b-0746-4584-a080-70c30d5c79ed.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba22b2c2-80bc-415d-9cee-aa1dc9c21813","title":"Teacher (MPS)","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>Class Teacher- Maternity Cover</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>MPS 1-6</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Full Time</strong> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to recruit an outstanding, inspirational and self-motivated Class teacher to start in September 2025.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is a maternity cover role, and it is anticipated that the post holder will return in May/June 2025 </p>\n<p>  </p>\n<p><strong>The successful candidate must: - </strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have previous experience in statutory assessment procedures across the key stages; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have ambition, drive and a passion for learning; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrate a commitment to raising standards; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrate evidence of relevant CPD; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have a good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>In return we can offer: - </strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>an experienced and supportive team of staff; </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents; </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>excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development; </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 etc); </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> </p>\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>Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (<a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a> )  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on 22nd April 2025 at 9:30am and 4:30pm  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway HR Officer- <a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a>.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  1st May 2025 at 5:00pm</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS M1-6","publishDate":"2025-03-19T13:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2e481646-9bb0-451d-b971-c8d8cd643ebc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7a7402e3-79f1-43e6-a985-e6e4393f5fec","title":"Nursery Assistant/After School Care Club Assistant","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>Nursery Assistant/After School Care Club Assistant </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Grade 4- £24,790.00 Full Time Equivalent (£18,306.43 actual gross salary) </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>38 weeks per year plus 1 Inset Day</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Hours of work- 27.5 per week in school and 5 hours per week in After School Care Club </strong> </p>\n<p> Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nursery Assistant/Care Club Assistant to join their team. In the first instance, this is a temporary position for one academic year. However, there may be the opportunity for this to become a permanent position for the right candidate.   </p>\n<p> The hours of work will be: </p>\n<p>9:00 am- 3:00pm Monday to Friday with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.  </p>\n<p>3:30pm-6:00pm 2 days a week in Care Club (days to be confirmed) </p>\n<p>The role will be based in our Nursery setting, supporting the children during the day. You will be required to follow the EYFS curriculum and follow the fundamental British Values in Early Years. You will be assigned key children, complete weekly planning and complete observations for your children.  There will be potential for movement across the school in the future. </p>\n<p> The role also includes working in our After School Care Club. This will involve providing quality wrap around care to both nursery and school age children. The role will entail providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children and preparing, planning and delivering quality play opportunities.  </p>\n<p>  <strong>The successful candidate must: - </strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>have minimum Level 3 NVQ childcare qualification </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have a food hygiene qualification (or be willing to work towards one) </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have a Paediatric First Aid qualification (or be willing to work towards one) </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have experience in the last two years as a Nursery Practitioner or Teaching Assistant in either a private day nursery or primary school </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have a good knowledge of the EYFS </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>enjoy working with children  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>be able to present as a positive role model </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have a flexible approach to the role </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrate a commitment to personal and organisational development </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality at all times  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have excellent organisational skills  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have excellent verbal and written communication skills </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have the ability to work as part of a team and to make positive contributions </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 </li>\n</ul>\n<p> <strong>In return we can offer: - </strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>an experienced and supportive team of staff  </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents  </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>excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development </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 etc) </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> </p>\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> Application forms and further details are available from the Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail (<a href=\"mailto:hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk\">hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk</a> )  </p>\n<p> <strong>Closing date:  Friday 4th April at 5:00pm</strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 4- £24,790.00 Full Time Equivalent (£18,306.43 actual gross salary)","publishDate":"2025-03-19T12:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/aa626e7b-b6ca-4dff-86bb-ab7e5d55b19f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"355cd9ea-a1b1-4ecc-b4c9-492c4071fdfb","title":"Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for a friendly and motivated Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister (Level 1) to join our Contracts team, to help deliver services to our Council client and other external organisation. </p><p>Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff, with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression. The services supports the county council in the delivery of its objectives by providing quality services to support the Council’s functions.</p><p>The successful candidate will undertake a rewarding varied caseload of commercial, contracts and procurement matters so previous experience of assisting/managing a commercial contract and procurement caseload within either public sector or private practice is essential.</p><p>There are a number of benefits to working at Staffordshire County Council including generous holiday entitlement, flexi time, annual leave purchase scheme, employee discounts, local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme.</p><p>We understand the importance of a work-life balance and currently offer remote working with attendance at our Stafford office on flexible patterns and in accordance with business need. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Conduct of legal case work (principally the drafting/vetting of contracts and giving advice) relating primarily to corporate procurement contracts/projects and the conduct of related negotiations and managing large scale commercial and corporate procurement projects for all directorates within the County Council and other external public sector clients (and conduct of related negotiations) including:</p><ul>\n<li>Legal research and advice on procurement law/subsidy control/contract law</li>\n<li>Drafting, negotiation and completion of commercial contracts/tender documentation (and other related one off, or standard form/model documents) for goods, works, equipment and/or services.</li>\n<li>Provision of robust client focused advice regarding contract standing orders, financial regulations and all other applicable legal and practical constraints.</li>\n<li>Provision of legal procurement advice regarding the sourcing, establishing, registering, incorporation, use and running of the appropriate legal and corporate vehicles and other incorporated and unincorporated bodies including but not limited to, Companies limited by shares and guarantee, Community Interest Companies, Charities, Social Enterprises, Local Enterprise Partnerships and other “vehicles” or “entities” used in the course of establishing and conducting and running joint venture arrangements between public sector and private sector organisations.</li>\n<li>Drafting, vetting, assisting negotiation of documentation arising from the choice of legal vehicle specified in 1.4 above.  For example, constitutions, terms of reference, objects and articles of association etc.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to be an excellent communicator and able to prioritise a varied workload.  Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail will also be important.</p><p>You will be expected to conduct and manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision.  You must be able to communicate effectively with members, senior officers and clients.</p><p>We also need you to be able to:</p><ul>\n<li>Negotiate, draft and complete a varied caseload of complex contracts /tender documentation for goods, works, equipment & services, as well as Section 75 Agreements and Transfer Agreements;</li>\n<li>Undertake legal research and provide advice on general contract matters, including procurement and state aid;</li>\n<li>Provide advice in relation to corporate vehicle options and draft associated documentation;</li>\n<li>Provide advice on grant conditions including external funding;</li>\n<li>Demonstrate an understanding of relevant local authority governance considerations including Contract Standing Orders, financial regulations and committee procedures;</li>\n<li>Work with minimal supervision and confidently supervise other more junior staff within the team, including Solicitors/Legal Executives and Legal Assistants.</li>\n</ul><p>For more information about this role please contact: Imran Razaq, Deputy Legal Services on 01785 854186 or  <a href=\"mailto:imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk\">imran.razaq@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  or or Paula Dalton, Legal Services Manager on 01785 276198 or email at <a href=\"mailto:paula.dalton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">paula.dalton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></p><p>It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place week commencing 14 April 2025, with the intention of interviews concluded week commencing 21 April 2025. </p><p><br></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £52,805","publishDate":"2025-03-17T20:36:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/22b6261a-31e3-4f0d-9172-952e2aa8129a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb4b1d79-c77b-415a-b242-71d57a4c64b9","title":"Business Support Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Moorland House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffs","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.</p><p>This is a full time permanent post based at across the two Moorlands Offices. </p><p>Moorland House, Stockwell Street, Leek, Staffs, ST13 6HQ &</p><p>Biddulph Town Hall, High Street, Biddulph, Staffs, ST8 6AR.</p><p>You will be predominantly office based at either one or the other sites each week, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with a range of Practitioner Leads, Team Manager, Family Practitioners, Professionals and Partners.</p><p>You will need full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to utilise the main applications. You’ll also chase workers for paperwork to make sure work is completed to the required deadlines. A part of this role is inputting data in our database, sharing data, and helping to ensure the data base is up to date and ensuring its accurate by cleansing data as and when needed. In addition, there is a requirement to support wider more generic office functions to support the delivery of all business support services.  </p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:</p><ul>\n<li>Level II in Business Administration or equivalent qualification</li>\n<li>An IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL or equivalent </li>\n<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<li>Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li>\n<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<li>A passion to always give the best service</li>\n</ul><p>But 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 Tracy Egan (Business Support Team Leader)  <a href=\"mailto:tracy.egan@staffordshire.gov.uk\">tracy.egan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> and we can give you a bit more information.</p><p><span><span>Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th April 2025. </span></span></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. 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The team take pride in the school and have a vital role to play in the successful running of the school site.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be part of a team that helps maintain our site, adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures. Our site team always approach any task with a can-do attitude and hardworking ethos. The team go above and beyond to support the school.</p>\n<p>Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to become part of this key team at The Oaks Academy.</p>\n<p><strong>Post details: 27.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Actual salary is £16,900 - £17,181 p.a. based on part time hours</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 30th March 2025</strong></p>\n<p>In return we will offer the successful candidate:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff</li>\n<li>Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If 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></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>In 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.</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. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. 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