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You will have excellent face to face and verbal communication skills and be a sensitive and attentive listener which will enable you to provide a range of reception duties, answering and filtering calls, taking room bookings, maintaining appointment systems, full utilisation of departmental databases and financial systems and applying relevant Health and Safety policies and practices.\nMain Responsibilities You will be required to undertake a range of customer care duties including,\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>taking telephone calls and directing to the appropriate person</li>\n\t<li>accurately recording messages to ensure effective communication</li>\n\t<li>meet and greet duties and ensure that visitors are dealt with in a professional manner</li>\n\t<li>answering queries from members of the public and other agencies on the services of the County Council, signposting to Partner Agencies, </li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will also complete a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with business processes and Service Level Agreements, so this may involve,\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>booking rooms within Children's Services area</li>\n\t<li>arranging rooms and IT are set up ready for meetings</li>\n\t<li>having an awareness of policies, guidance, processes and best practice relating to the service supported.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email</li>\n\t<li>good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li>\n\t<li>a flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li>\n\t<li>a passion to always give the best service</li>\n</ul>\n\nBut it’s important to note that if you’re unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Claire Rushton (Business Support Team Leader) <a href=\"mailto:claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> \n\nInterviews will be held Wednesday 19th February 2025\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 - £24,404","publishDate":"2025-01-21T15:37:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e4f586ce-2ebb-4128-ab21-8048581feed0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"80c3abcb-61a8-4868-83a5-5738689598b3","title":"Continuous Improvement Partner (Engagement)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1, Tipping Street, Stafford, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"Are you passionate about continuous improvement and dedicated to embedding lived experience into service design and delivery?\n\nIf so, our Children and Families Directorate is seeking an experienced professional to join our Intelligence, Performance and Engagement Team (IPET).\n\nYou will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Directorate. Collaborating with and facilitating senior colleagues and stakeholders to prioritise improvement activity and innovation, aligning objectives with the overall strategy. We have 3 Improvement Partners, that each focus on a particular area of the directorate to provide support and critical friend challenge on performance and improvement projects.\n\nEach partner also provides whole directorate leadership for an area of the team's responsibilities.\n\nThe vacancy we are looking to fill will become our directorate lead for engagement and be responsible for the management of our consultation and engagement team - The Voice Project\n\nTherefore, we are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience of co-production and involving experts by experience in service review and design through a range of methods.\nMain Responsibilities You will :\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Work closely with the Intelligence & Analysis Lead to provide assurance on the performance and quality of services through our monthly reporting processes. This will include progress of project activity, ensuring that risks are identified and mitigated. </li>\n\t<li>Provide advice and guidance on creating policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate consultation and governance is in place. </li>\n\t<li>Support the directorate to be inspection ready. </li>\n\t<li>Champion engagement and continually develop our services in this area.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>be keen to make a positive difference for children and families. </li>\n\t<li>strike the right balance between coaching and supporting leaders and providing high challenge to continually improve.</li>\n\t<li>have the following skills and experience:</li>\n\t<li>have the ability to engage & build relationships with people from a range of backgrounds </li>\n\t<li>have strong facilitation skills</li>\n\t<li>have project and programme management experience</li>\n\t<li>be an advocate for co-production</li>\n\t<li>be focused on outcomes & impact</li>\n\t<li>have knowledge of children's services </li>\n</ul>\n\nFor further information about this role please contact Jenny Herbert at <a href=\"mailto:jenny.herbert@staffordshire.gov.uk\">jenny.herbert@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nInterviews will be held on Tuesday 4 February in Stafford. \n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\n\n \nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-20T15:56:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-28T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1dc503a7-1746-4c8f-af0b-ec87e5129a57.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b13f8bc5-5fef-4e36-bced-782b9b173a6e","title":"Operational Health and Safety Adviser","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"The Staffordshire Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service is a team of professionals encompassing the areas health and safety, fire safety and occupational health. We offer responsive and supportive advice, guidance and training to our services and colleagues within the council and also schools and academies as part of our traded offer. As a team we are innovative, creative and motivated and we strive to continually develop health and safety standards across our organisation. \n\nWe are seeking a self-motivated person to join the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service. This is a fixed term 2 year role. You will help to drive the health and safety culture forward within a work environment that offers variety and responsibility across a broad range of services.\n\nYou will advise, monitor, and provide practical support to council services, schools and academies. This role will include advising on the risk management arrangements around highways infrastructure and the management of construction and maintenance work alongside other general health and safety support.\nMain Responsibilities The main responsibilities of these roles include\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>providing professional health, safety and wellbeing advice and guidance to County Council Service Managers/Head Teachers and customers</li>\n\t<li>carrying out health, safety and wellbeing audits and providing reports</li>\n\t<li>the promotion of risk assessment principles and active accident prevention</li>\n\t<li>contributing to continuously improving standards in line with legislative changes and best practice</li>\n\t<li>assisting and supporting managers with the development and monitoring of health and safety in their teams</li>\n\t<li>delivering and assisting in the development of training across all aspects of health and safety</li>\n\t<li>leading on, or participate in, allocated project work</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be qualified at NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent, hold corporate membership of IOSH and have,\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Previous experience within a health and safety role.</li>\n\t<li>\n\tExperience of carrying out audits, inspections, accident investigations and implementing health and safety policies and procedures alongside experience in delivering health and safety training. \n\t</li>\n\t<li>\n\tThe environment is complex and presents unique challenges, so we are looking for an effective communicator who will be able to influence and use their initiative to ensure health and safety compliance and continual improvement.\n\t</li>\n</ul>\n\nThis role requires the ability to travel across Staffordshire and occasionally outside of Staffordshire. \n\nInterviews: week commencing 24 February 2025. \n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n \nFor more information or an informal chat please contact Annette Allen, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at <a href=\"mailto:annette.allen@staffordshire.gov.uk\">annette.allen@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708","publishDate":"2025-01-20T15:32:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/deb79f5b-66cd-434a-9c53-6ca1dd6f48ee.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"44e0f58a-b46b-478c-9343-b83ef027da2b","title":"Business Support Assistant – Practitioner Team","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"We have an opportunity for a Business Support Assistant (Practitioner Team), working within The Fostering Business Support Service.  \n\nThis is a full-time 37 hour permanent position. We are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to our Fostering Teams. \n\nThe hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30-17.00 and Friday 8.30-16.30\n\nBusiness Support is key to the success of our Fostering Services, our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for our foster families. \n\nThe post holder will be predominantly office based, although some hybrid working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.  \n \n\n \nMain Responsibilities You will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with your team including the team manager and social workers. \n\nYou 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.\n\nA part of this role is inputting data in our database, sharing data and helping to ensure the database is up to date and ensuring its accurate by cleansing data as and when needed. In addition, there will be the opportunity to support wider more generic office functions to support the delivery of all business support services.  \nThe Ideal Candidate Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need: \n\n• NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent. \n• Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email. \n• Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines. \n• 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. \n• A passion to always give the best service. \n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nWe aim to hold Interviews during the week starting 17 February 2025. \n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Anna Elkin, Team Leader at: <a href=\"mailto:anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0\">anna.elkin@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24404","publishDate":"2025-01-20T15:17:46.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/70effccd-b713-4fd9-bb2b-66f431cdfbf7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e30dfc77-ba9f-4d91-aa79-7ff2aaa31347","title":"Duty Social Worker (Staffordshire Moorlands)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Biddulph","locationType":3,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our team covering the picturesque district of the Staffordshire Moorlands, at our Duty Hub based in Biddulph. \n\nOur Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county. They take pride in supporting children and families and we’re equally proud to help them give their best in whatever ways we can.\n\nThat’s why you can expect everything from agile and flexible working options to exceptional learning and development if you join our team. You can also expect our commitment to creating the best service we can.\n\nWorking with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. \n\nWe recognise our social workers want to have the time to do what they do best – spending time supporting children and families and so we have built into our structure dedicated PA support to our Social Workers so you can spend more doing the work that matters most.\n\nWe also 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. \n\nA career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Practice Educator Programme.</li>\n\t<li>Aspiring Social Work Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li>\n\t<li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li>\n</ul>\n\nFor more information on working in at Staffordshire and our social worker career pathway, please visit <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/\">Children & Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\n \nMain Responsibilities As a Social Worker, you will be:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Engaging with children and their families at the point of referral.</li>\n\t<li>Completing Initial Visits and Child Social Work Assessments, to inform next steps and planning, importantly ensuring the child's voice is heard.</li>\n\t<li>Undertaking Child in Need and Child Protection Visits</li>\n\t<li>Undertaking Section 47 investigations.</li>\n\t<li>Undertaking placement of children requiring urgent accommodation through sec 17 or sec 20.</li>\n\t<li>Completing Initial Child Protection reports and attend the Initial Child Protection Conference in preparation to transfer to Assessment and Staying Together Team.</li>\n\t<li>Completing Initial Child In Need Plan and attend the initial meeting in preparation to transfer to Assessment and Staying Together Team</li>\n\t<li>Liaising with all key agencies and making necessary referrals.</li>\n\t<li>Supporting Early Help colleagues with escalation (step up) visits.</li>\n\t<li>Completing of urgent application to court following PPP or EPO been implemented .</li>\n\t<li>Uploading all visits and assessments in a timely manner in line with the Local Authority's recording policy.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate It goes without saying, you will need a professional social work qualification, with Social Work England registration\n\nYou’ll be:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>2 years post qualified (completion of ASYE essential)</li>\n\t<li>Have experience of undertaking sec 47 investigations</li>\n\t<li>Driving is a key part of your role and you will need a current UK driving licence, vehicle and be a confident driver covering both short and long distances.</li>\n\t<li>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.</li>\n</ul>\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nFor more information and an informal chat please contact Karen Schulp on 01782 297810 or <a href=\"mailto:karen.schulp@staffordshire.gov.uk\">karen.schulp@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nInterviews to take place w/c 3rd March 2025\n\n \nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 plus £963 annual car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-01-20T14:27:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/96663857-956a-48fa-a7e3-3a160924dfbc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2fcc904-f827-4b62-97ef-0bbac3fc7745","title":"Design and Technology Engineer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Blythe Bridge","locationType":3,"description":"We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated engineer to join our small, friendly Design and Technology Team based in Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent.\n\nWe have an interesting and varied workload, providing a machinery inspection and repair service to schools, academies and other establishments across Staffordshire and neighbouring counties.\n\nYour work will minimise the risks to the health and safety of pupils and employees through the inspection, maintenance and repair of design and technology workshop machinery to BS 4163:2021+A1:2022 Health and safety for design and technology in schools and similar establishments Code of Practice.\n\nThis is a hybrid role so when you are not visiting sites, there is opportunity to work from home to complete reports, source parts etc.\nMain Responsibilities As a member of the Design and Technology Team you will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Carry out condition inspections, maintenance and repair work on a range of equipment such as lathes, drills, millers, circular saws etc. used to deliver the design and technology curriculum.</li>\n\t<li>Work to British Standards, approved codes of practice and relevant heath and safety regulations.</li>\n\t<li>Write timely and accurate reports.</li>\n\t<li>Source and order parts.</li>\n\t<li>Communicate directly with customers.</li>\n\t<li>Complete planned and reactive activities including responding to customer requests to resolve equipment breakdowns and repairs.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will have engineering experience working and maintaining a variety of machines and equipment together with:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Relevant qualifications in electrical and mechanical engineering. A commercial Gas Safe qualification would be a bonus.</li>\n\t<li>Good interpersonal and communication skills.</li>\n\t<li>The ability to work well in a small team and independently with minimum supervision.</li>\n\t<li>Good problem-solving skills to identify and rectify faults.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of using information technology including Microsoft packages.</li>\n\t<li>A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Essential car user allowance will apply to this role.</li>\n</ul>\n\nAlthough the role is based at our workshop in Blythe Bridge, interviews will be held at our Stafford office at Staffordshire Place 1 from week commencing 17 February 2025 and there will be an opportunity to visit the Blythe Bridge site for the successful candidate before you start. \n\nFor an informal chat about the role or to discuss any flexible working options, please contact Annette Allen, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at <a href=\"mailto:annette.allen@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0\">annette.allen@staffordshire.gov.uk </a>or on 07815 827457\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654","publishDate":"2025-01-20T14:08:52.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/381445a9-41f7-4573-82d1-d7d3caf4936d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ede94927-b9dd-4a44-9ec0-65c40477115e","title":"Business and Finance Manager","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School","location":"Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel\t, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College","locationType":3,"description":"<h3>Business & Finance Manager </h3>\n<h3>\nTemporary (Maternity Leave Cover) April 2025 Start\n</h3>\n<h3>Full Time, 37 hours per week</h3>\n<h3>Salary Range £40,476 to £46,581 depending on qualifications and experience</h3>\n \nWe have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to temporarily fill our challenging role of Business & Finance Manager during a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will bring an in-depth expert professional perspective to a key area of our business and also add significant value as an individual to the existing team at HCCS.\n \nWe are looking for someone whose skills and expertise in financial management and accountancy can help us to continue to deliver our long term ambitions. Working directly with the Director of Operations, the Business & Finance Manager will look to supervise and mentor the small finance team to ensure that the systems and processes remain clear and fit for purpose. They will be responsible for the day to day management of the academy’s financial and procurement systems during the period of maternity leave. \n \nThe successful candidate will benefit from an involvement in a range of projects and have the opportunity to work directly with the Executive Head, Senior Leadership Team, Teachers, Governors and Parents. They will be outcomes-driven, a qualified or part qualified accountancy expert with meticulous attention to detail. We are seeking someone who cares about education and wants to make a positive difference to the lives of young people.\n \nIf you are passionate about education, feel you have the professional accountancy experience we are looking for and are excited by the prospect of this role, then we very much look forward to receiving an application from you.\n \nFor further details and application form, please visit our website: <a href=\"https://www.hccs1978.co.uk/vacancies\">hccs1978.co.uk/vacancies</a>. Informal discussions can be arranged by contacting Lauren Murphy, CFO, on 01477 410500 or by email <a href=\"mailto:lauren.murphy@hccs.info\">lauren.murphy@hccs.info</a> \nApplications will only be accepted on the school’s Support Staff application form. Completed applications should be submitted to: <a href=\"mailto:helen.mayes@hccs.info\">helen.mayes@hccs.info</a>\n \nClosing date: 5pm Tuesday 4th February 2025\n \nHolmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles involve contact with children and are thus engaged in regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to references and online searches. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,476 - £46,581 depending on experince","publishDate":"2025-01-20T11:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-05T17:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4e60a465-3f13-4373-973a-122213417f9d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b52c5ac0-21c9-4339-83f2-179bd825c0eb","title":"Assistant Headteacher","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"Marlfields Primary Academy","location":"Waggs Road, Congleton","locationType":3,"description":"ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER– MARLFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL\n Salary: L 4-7 (£53,602 - £57,831) (Subject to Teachers Pay and Conditions)\nRequired for Easter 2025 \nThis is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to join the leadership team at our developing and happy school. After the successful appointment of our new Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint for Easter 2025, an experienced, highly motivated and innovative leader to add capacity and energy to our leadership team. In return, Marlfields can offer a range of CPD and development opportunities as part of our membership of the Children First Learning Partnership Trust.\nWe are looking for an Assistant Head who:\n<ul>\n<li>Is an outstanding teacher who leads by example with experience across the primary phase</li>\n<li>Is a forward thinking practitioner with a key interest in innovation and research to drive teaching and learning forward for all pupils including SEND.</li>\n<li>Have proven skill to monitor, evaluate and report on standards of attainment, teaching and learning and data analysis</li>\n<li>Has an ambitious drive and high expectations of achievement for all pupils and has the motivation, organisation with the inter-personal skills to inspire this in others</li>\n<li>Has the ability to manage change and shape future school improvement</li>\n<li>is committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, governors and the local community.</li>\n</ul>\nOur children and parents are looking for an Assistant Headteacher who:\n<ul>\n<li>Loves children and will encourage their passion for learning</li>\n<li>Be enthusiastic, creative and innovative</li>\n<li>Will understand their needs and develop their individual talents</li>\n<li>Will be a visible, friendly and supportive presence around the school</li>\n<li>Builds good relationships with parents, carers and their families</li>\n</ul>\n \nIn return we can offer:\n<ul>\n<li>Responsive pupils who enjoy coming to school, are well-behaved and have excellent attitudes towards their learning</li>\n<li>A friendly, hardworking and highly professional team of teaching, support and office staff</li>\n<li>Access to a range of high quality CPD and networking opportunities across our thriving MAT</li>\n</ul>\n \nApplicants will only be considered if they have visited the school as part of the application process. This must be booked via the school office 01260 633120\nFurther details about the role can be found in the Application Pack on <a href=\"http://www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk\">www.cheshireschooljobs.co.uk</a>\nApplication deadline is 12 noon on Thursday 30th January 2025.\n \n“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”\nThis position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"L4 - L7-£53,602 - £57,831","publishDate":"2025-01-20T10:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-30T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/05874f2e-01fc-4266-8d66-0c6c5e6732e6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a66d2eec-9d38-4ea1-8518-88323b03b50f","title":"Business Support Administrator - Household Support Fund","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Family Hub team! \n\nOur Family Hubs are a local support centre for families with children and young people aged 0-19 years, (aged 25 with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)). \n\nThey are a place:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>to get help, information, advice, guidance and support to overcome difficulties and build stronger relationships. </li>\n\t<li>that provides a multiagency offer that can be accessed face to face or virtually. </li>\n</ul>\n\nYou'll be based at the nearest Family Hub to your home address and be responsible for the processing of Household Support Fund applications. There may be an option to extend this position should the funding continue past the 31st March 2025.\nMain Responsibilities You will provide excellent customer service, responding to queries and supporting households to access the Household Support Fund. \n\nYou will be required to:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>manage emails and enquiries about this fund</li>\n\t<li>process applications and keep records to comply with the funding guidance</li>\n\t<li>data inputting</li>\n\t<li>processing vouchers</li>\n\t<li>finance </li>\n\t<li>attention to detail is important for this role </li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>good organisational skills and experience of using a wide range of IT systems including MS Office</li>\n\t<li>good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people </li>\n\t<li>a flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li>\n\t<li>a passion to always give the best service</li>\n</ul>\n\nFor more information about this role please contact Sarah Edgerton Family Hub Operational Lead, on <a href=\"mailto:mary.hutchinson@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sarah.edgerton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nInterviews will be held week commencing 27th January 2025\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-17T11:36:51.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-23T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/759ae420-4f21-43f0-9e91-6f4297354004.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d5e7fa40-393e-4eb6-9491-d6b83bdf3680","title":"Breathing Space Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Are you a practitioner who believes in providing a high-quality support that ensures that the child is at the heart of everything we do?\n\nOur Breathing Space team within the Edge of Care Service, are passionate, creative, supportive and highly motivated and have a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills in delivering tailored packages of support. \n\nIn Staffordshire we are committed to supporting children to return home after a period of being cared for, you will predominately be supporting children aged 0-18 to be re-unified home and will work with families that are referred into the Intensive Prevention Service and Breathing Space.\n\nWe also support parents who have previously had one or more children removed from their care and are pregnant again and whilst our main focus is to support with re-unification there maybe opportunities to support expectant parents.\n\nBased in Stafford, working across the county on occasions when practitioners may have to travel out of Staffordshire to complete home visits.\n\nIt is important that you have significant experience and understanding of early years, child development, working with children/young people and their families within their own homes delivering a variety of interventions/direct work to address presenting issues.\nMain Responsibilities You will:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Work with children and young people, their families, and carers to maintain positive relationships, providing high support and high challenge to effect changes in family dynamics to promote stability at home </li>\n\t<li>Work weekends on a rota basis and in an evening to support the children and families that you are working with</li>\n\t<li>Work restoratively with families, offering an intense and robust package of support delivering practical and evidenced based interventions to ensure parents are equipped with skills to safely parent</li>\n\t<li>Take responsibility for the accurate recording of all work undertaken on the electronic file in keeping with the agreed timeframes within Breathing Space/Futures Matters</li>\n\t<li>You will participate in all team meetings (Wednesdays), training, the duty system and in developing the service</li>\n\t<li>Transport and attend groups with parents as and when required.</li>\n\t<li>Develop and review plans of interventions, attend statutory meetings, providing reports for courts as and when requested</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will need to have a positive attitude and the ability to work in a solution focussed way with families. You will be a good team player who is passionate about identifying appropriate interventions for children and families. \n\nYou will also:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>be passionate and motivated to support children to remain living with their family</li>\n\t<li>have a level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification relating to children and families.</li>\n\t<li>be able to evidence supporting children and their families within their homes, delivering direct work and being creative in the way that you work to engage children and their families to enable them to remain or return to the care of their family. Or have experience of working in a statutory/voluntary environment which provides services to vulnerable children and their families.</li>\n\t<li>have demonstrable evidence of working restoratively with families building on strengths, relationships and promoting resilience.</li>\n\t<li>have access to a car at all times where mileage and an essential car allowance is paid as required.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews will take place at Staffordshire Place 1 on the 21 February 2024.\n\nFor more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact <a href=\"mailto:Kirsten.booth@staffordshire.gov.uk\">Kirsten.booth@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or 07815 999066\n\nThis role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654 (plus £963 essential car user allowance)","publishDate":"2025-01-17T11:30:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c6b4e2c3-9f4f-4ba1-8322-43e5e38f3a58.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c11f533-31e6-4e7c-b537-a51beedb618c","title":"Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place One","locationType":3,"description":"We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen within The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) Team\n\nThe team’s Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards responsibilities are centred around ensuring that vulnerable adults, who lack capacity to consent but need to be accommodated under care and treatment regimes that may have the effect of depriving them of their liberty, have their best interests protected in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Code of Practice.\n\nThis is a 12 month fixed term opportunity.\nMain Responsibilities You'll:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Play a key role in the processing of DOLS referrals, ensuring statutory timescales are met and are line with DOLS Code of Practice.</li>\n\t<li>Communicate with providers, assessors and members of the public.</li>\n</ul>\n\nThis role will suit someone who is a strong team player and who wants to provide an excellent service for Staffordshire’s service users.\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Experience of working in an administrative function and using a computer-based information system and Microsoft Office packages.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of working with internal & external customers to provide a high quality service.</li>\n\t<li>Attention to detail is key and you will have the ability to be able to pick up new systems or processes quickly in this fast-paced role.</li>\n\t<li>Previous knowledge of DOLS would be an advantage but not essential as training and support will be provided.</li>\n</ul>\n\nFor more information about the role please contact: Carol Hames on <a href=\"mailto:carol.hames@staffordshire.gov.uk\">carol.hames@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> / 01785 895674.\n\nInterviews will be held: Thursday 13 February 2025.\n\n“We’re happy to talk flexible working” \n\nThis post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093","publishDate":"2025-01-16T12:46:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/02c23e8e-a4a2-4228-9b3b-ca89d88450f7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"16d4760a-4d5f-4f7b-a442-054516da622d","title":"Registration Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford Register Office","locationType":3,"description":"We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Registration Officers Team. In this role, you will utilize your attention to detail and excellent people skills to create memorable days for people choosing a Staffordshire ceremony. This position demands high standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and the willingness to work within a legal framework. Above all, it requires the ability to be sensitive and flexible to the needs of the public, ensuring a high-quality service is provided.\n\nIf you enjoy working in various locations and appreciate variable working hours, then this role is perfect for you.\nMain Responsibilities As a Registration Officer, you will prepare and deliver ceremonies including marriage, civil partnerships, and non-statutory ceremonies at locations across the County including Approved Premises, Registration Offices, hospitals and hospices demonstrating professionalism and resilience. \n\nYou will hold a statutory responsibility for the safe handling and correct completion of marriages and civil partnerships schedules, ensuring the highest professional service is delivered.\n\nYou will maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, complying at all times with national standards, service standards and best practice.\nThe Ideal Candidate We are seeking candidates with excellent communication and public speaking skills. You should have a keen eye for detail and be committed to maintaining high standards in registration practices and customer excellence. \n\nThe work pattern is variable, with ceremonies in Staffordshire taking place over 7 days per week particularly during peak season. \n\nInterviews will be held during the week commencing 17th February 2024\n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact:\n\nAmy Durston, Registration Service Operations Manager on <a href=\"mailto:amy.durston@staffordshire.gov.uk\">amy.durston@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nClaire Hillback, Registration Service Team Leader on <a href=\"mailto:claire.hillback@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.hillback@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nKeir McCluskey, Registration Service Team Leader on <a href=\"mailto:keir.mccluskey@staffordshire.gov.uk\">keir.mccluskey@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nSam Jones, Registration Service Ceremony Team Leader on <a href=\"mailto:sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£15.58 - £17.79 per hour","publishDate":"2025-01-14T20:18:43.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2100cc15-dd6f-4cc2-ba63-cc8c2731e3ae.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1b0127d1-4a16-47df-8919-93da010a7ade","title":"Registered Manager","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"This is an fantastic time to join the Children’s Residential Service as we continue to expand our service provision.\n\nWe are excited to announce we are opening up 6 new homes which will provide a total of 12 beds for children/young people. We have several positions to fill and you will be based in Staffordshire county.\n\nWe provide high quality placements and dedicated support to children and young people to achieve and fulfil their potential.\n\nYou will be working as part of a service with experienced managers who are managing our current homes and have passion and dedication to the service for children and young people who are cared by us.\n\nWe currently have five children’s homes, comprising of:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>2 mainstream homes which are multi-function ‘hubs’ offering edge of care and in care services for children and young people.</li>\n\t<li>2 homes providing specialist short break provisions for children and young people with disabilities.</li>\n\t<li>1 mainstream home providing medium to long term placements for children and young people aged 11-17 years.</li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will be need to be registered with Ofsted which will include an application to Ofsted, and you will be required to complete a health questionnaire. You will then be required to complete a ‘fit person’ interview with an inspector from Ofsted. Please access the link for further information.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-registration-as-a-childrens-social-care-provider-or-manager\">Register as a children’s social care provider or manager: introduction - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>\n\nWhy choose us?\n\nWe have recently reviewed all of our positions across the residential service to acknowledge the challenges that these roles can bring and want to ensure staff are supported, well trained which will in turn improve the outcomes for our children and young people:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>We have increased our pay for Registered Managers which is competitive across the West Midlands region.</li>\n\t<li>Managers are paid a standby fee for on call</li>\n\t<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n\t<li>PACE training to support managers with matching and to understand trauma and attachment</li>\n\t<li>Supervision training provided by Research in Practice</li>\n\t<li>Peer support and development</li>\n\t<li>Comprehensive training package</li>\n</ul>\nMain Responsibilities As the Registered Manager, you will\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>support the Residential Lead and lead a team of staff ensuring that children and young people are well cared for and are making progress.</li>\n\t<li>be accountable for ensuring overall service delivery with responsibility for ensuring the home meets with the requirements.</li>\n\t<li>be accountable to Ofsted through inspections. </li>\n\t<li>be required to supervise staff, complete audits, develop the workforce and most of all ensuring that the children and young people in your care is paramount.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You'll need to have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Recent and proven success as a Children’s Residential Home Manager/Deputy Manager.</li>\n\t<li>Be Passionate and creative</li>\n\t<li>Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties and complex needs.</li>\n\t<li>Understanding of the Children’s Home Regulations & Inspection Framework.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of managing a team/supervising staff.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of working with partners.</li>\n\t<li>Minimum qualification in Level 3 Health & Social Care Children & Young People or equivalent.</li>\n\t<li>Level 5 diploma in Leadership & management or a commitment to complete this within 18 months starting in role.</li>\n</ul>\n\nYou will be required to be part of an on-call rota and depending on service need, you may be required to provide cover for our other homes. A standby payment is paid for on-call.\n\nIf you are passionate about supporting improved outcomes for children and young people and are open and enthusiastic about establishing and implementing innovative practice, then we’d love to hear from you.\n\nIf you want to find out more about the role, please contact Residential Lead, Justine Bishop on 07800661929\n\nInterviews will be held in Stafford on 5th February 2025.\n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. \n\nAs you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,885 - £58,185","publishDate":"2025-01-13T17:10:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f237d1ec-4b20-47b2-ad21-d3a0535bd315.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2415d98b-9bfe-4d1e-8fc6-46d03392ea5a","title":"Development Officer - Rights of Way","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Are you passionate about access to Staffordshire’s great outdoors?\n\nStaffordshire’s 4,500 km network of public paths link people and communities to every corner of the county’s beautiful countryside, providing access to the many health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in the great outdoors.\n\nBy joining our passionate and driven team you’ll play a vital role in helping us become a leading authority in rural access and path management and driving forward our exciting plans for the path network.\n\nWe’re looking for an enthusiastic project manager to deliver a programme of service improvement that will involve researching, gathering data and collaborating with both internal teams and external partners to identify best practice. \n\nUsing your highways knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, you’ll review, challenge and develop the important documents that underpin what we do including policies, processes, procedures and guidance and you’ll integrate these into day-to-day operations using modern tools and technology.\n\nThe work is fast-paced and will require you to prioritise tasks effectively to meet service needs.\n\nThis is a two-year fixed term appointment working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday and the role is hybrid with the main base at Stafford. \nMain Responsibilities In this role you'll:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Deliver a prioritised programme of improvement involving research, gathering data and working with internal teams and external partners to identify best practice.</li>\n\t<li>Review and develop clear, high-quality documents for both internal use and the public, such as policies, procedures and guidance.</li>\n\t<li>Contribute to the development of software tools and applications that support our business needs to account for new business process workflows.</li>\n\t<li>Ensure highway asset management principles including high quality and consistent highway data is factored into solutions.</li>\n\t<li>Assist with procurement, contract management and funding applications.</li>\n\t<li>Support team members to help them implement solutions.</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate You will have:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>A relevant degree or similar experience in agile project management and business improvement.</li>\n\t<li>Experience in improving services including drafting policies, business processes, procedures and operational systems.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of managing highways including relevant laws and regulations.</li>\n\t<li>Ability to challenge current working practices, promote creativity and solve problems using innovative methods.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of successfully implementing change and embedding new ways of working.</li>\n\t<li>Able to work independently with strong planning and organisational skills and the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities.</li>\n\t<li>Enthusiastic, driven, self-motivated and focused on making effective solutions work.</li>\n\t<li>Proven skills in collaboration, networking and communication.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews will be held on Friday 7 February 2025 and will involve a presentation. \n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway. For an informal chat about the role please contact Becky Fuller, Rights of Way Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk\">becky.fuller@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> \n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708","publishDate":"2025-01-13T16:05:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e2131631-7e01-4f49-a057-a8dc0346828c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf71b942-bc7d-498a-a1a3-085a5bda6c14","title":"Development Officer - Countryside","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"The Countryside Development Officer is a new role, providing an exciting opportunity to get involved in a range of project development, project management and improvement activity, on both a site-specific and service-wide basis. \n\nSignificant investment has been committed to enhancing the visitor offer at the County Council’s largest countryside sites, whilst we continue to improve the Council’s wider countryside estate of green spaces for communities, visitors and environmental benefit. \n\nWith a focus on the County Council’s countryside sites, this diverse role will involve project development & procurement, project & contract management, report drafting, research & analysis and collaboration – making a difference to these sites and their users through service development and improvement.\nMain Responsibilities This post sits within Environment & Countryside’s Development Team. Reporting to the Development Manager, you will also work closely with managers and other colleagues in the Cannock Chase and Country Parks teams.\n\nYou will be involved in developing and managing projects to support the improvement of County Council countryside sites and the wider Environment & Countryside service. \n\nMore specifically, you'll: \n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Carry out and write up research and analysis to identify service provision gaps, needs or opportunities. </li>\n\t<li>Develop written, evidence-based project proposals in collaboration with colleagues.</li>\n\t<li>Commission desk-based studies and on-site projects; developing written specifications & associated procurement documents and overseeing procurement processes.</li>\n\t<li>Contract manage commissioned studies and projects; and support the management of lease and licence agreements located on countryside sites. </li>\n\t<li>Support the drafting and review of new / existing processes and procedures within the Environment & Countryside service. </li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate This role is suited to someone with plenty of experience in project development, project management, fundraising and/or service improvement within the natural environment sector. Having knowledge and understanding of practice, policy and legislation relevant to the management of country parks would be an advantage.\n\nYou will also:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Be flexible and organised. Thriving on the variety that this role offers, you will be able to prioritise and manage your own workload; successfully delivering multiple tasks and projects at the same time.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Have an ability to carry out, analyse and interpret research, data and evidence, using this to inform your development and management of projects.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Build and maintain good relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, putting your connections to good use to deliver collaborative projects across the service and beyond.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Be an excellent communicator. You will have proven experience of presenting information and documents, both written and in-person, to a high standard.</li>\n</ul>\n\nInterviews and assessment will be held on Monday 10 February 2025.\n\nDon’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Ruth Shufflebotham, Development Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:ruth.shufflebotham@staffordshire.gov.uk\">ruth.shufflebotham@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>. \n\nOur Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708","publishDate":"2025-01-13T15:58:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bc9c9580-c8a4-4c6f-858c-4bb17a2fff8f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ec745cb4-88e1-46c6-ad94-dc929f6802d5","title":"Senior Lawyer - Highways and Planning (Level 1)","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.\n\nStaffordshire 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 every single function in the Council including Staffordshire pension fund, as well as to a wide range of external clients.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe are also happy to consider requests for part-time working.\nMain Responsibilities In this role you will undertake a rewarding varied caseload of planning and highways related matters so previous experience of assisting/managing a planning and highways caseload is essential, within either public sector or private practice.\n\nYour main responsibilities will include:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of planning and highways transactions including (but not limited to) agreements under s106 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (including for minerals and waste developments) and s278 Highways Act 1980</li>\n\t<li>Advising on planning and highways enforcement matters</li>\n\t<li>Undertaking legal input into strategic legal advice and risk, including drafting Cabinet and Committee reports and attendance at meetings where required</li>\n\t<li>Supervising junior staff and delivering training where necessary</li>\n\t<li>Adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s LEXCEL quality standards</li>\n\t<li>Contributing to Staffordshire Legal Services’ marketing and selling services</li>\n</ul>\nThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Sound planning and highways knowledge</li>\n\t<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>\n\t<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>\n\t<li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.</li>\n\t<li>Local authority knowledge preferred but not essential.</li>\n\t<li>Strong I.T skills</li>\n</ul>\n\nIf you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal discussion please contact John Rowe, Team Senior on 01785 276186 or at <a href=\"mailto:john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk\">john.rowe@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Heather Morgan, Team Senior on 01785 277234 or at <a href=\"mailto:heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk\">heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>\n\nWe’re happy to talk flexible working.\n\nInterviews will be held week commencing 13 February 2025. However, depending on criteria of application received, interviews may be held sooner.\nAbout Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:\n\nOur Values:\n\nThe core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.\n\nOur values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:\n\n<img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\">\n\nWe have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.\n\nWe look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. \n\nOur benefits:\n\nWe recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. \n\nIn addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>\n\nOur recruitment process:\n\nAs an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.\n\nStaffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities\n\nAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £52,805","publishDate":"2025-01-13T15:47:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3d28bf5d-74e9-4020-b1af-1c5314c5a260.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"af525067-e82b-4a44-9163-7778bee58525","title":"Science Technician","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"St Thomas More Catholic High School","location":"St Thomas More Catholic High School","locationType":3,"description":"St Thomas More Catholic High School, Crewe\nA Catholic Voluntary Academy\nScience Technician \n \nRequired: As soon as possible\n \n37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time + 5 Inset Days)\n(Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-4:00pm)\n \nGrade 5, SCP 7-11 (£22,074.69 - £23,528.56 actual salary)\n \nThe Governors are seeking to appoint a highly organised Science Technician, to deliver an efficient and effective support service in the Science Department.\n \nWe are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Science Technician who will be responsible for providing technical support in Science subjects from KS3 to KS4. The role involves providing a wide variety of resources to support science lessons, especially pupil practical experiments and teacher demonstrations, including clearing up.\nYou will be required to work in accordance with strict health and safety guidance and procedures ensuring that a healthy, safe and productive learning and teaching environment is maintained. A calm, friendly and helpful manner is essential, as is the ability to adapt and be flexible to the requirements of the Department.\nThe successful candidate will have knowledge of COSHH regulations and a relevant Science qualification, ideally with previous experience of working in a Science department, School or commercial laboratory. Good communication skills and the ability to be organised, methodical and resourceful are essential.\n \nThe Science Department is an outstanding department which achieves excellent results. This is an exciting opportunity for a technician to support a successful team.\n \nWe are a friendly and caring community placing the academic progress and welfare of our pupils at the heart of everything we do. All colleagues are equally valued and appreciated and encouraged to continue their professional development.\n \nFurther details and a recruitment pack is available from the school website or by e-mailing:\n<a href=\"mailto:recruitment@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk\">recruitment@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk</a> \n \n \nClosing date: Friday 24th January 2025 at 12:00pm\nThe academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place. \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"22,074.69-23,528.56","publishDate":"2025-01-13T15:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-24T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0e24a6f6-df27-4cea-bd23-eb58c65c5a7a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"087d4297-845b-4a3a-8fa3-bf18378dca3f","title":"Teacher (MPS)","employer":"Cheshire East Council","department":"St Thomas More Catholic High School","location":"St Thomas More Catholic High School","locationType":3,"description":"St Thomas More Catholic High School, Crewe\nA Catholic Voluntary Academy\n \nTeacher of RE\nFull Time Maternity Cover\n \nSalary: Teachers Pay Scale\nRequired: April 2025\n \nThe Governors of St Thomas More Catholic High School are seeking to appoint a good honours graduate to teach RE to the full ability range in Years 7-11.\n \nThe RE Department at St Thomas More Catholic High School is an outstanding Department which achieves excellent results. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring teacher to contribute further to an already successful team and build on the high standards and encourage students across the age and ability range.\n \nWe are a friendly and caring community placing the academic progress and welfare of our students at the heart of everything we do.\n \nApplications from newly-qualified and experienced teachers are welcomed.\n \nFurther details and recruitment documents are available from the school website:\n<a href=\"http://www.st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk\">www.st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk</a>\nor by e-mailing:\n<a href=\"mailto:recruitment@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk\">recruitment@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk</a>\n \nClosing date: Friday 24th January 2025 at 12pm\n \nPlease send completed applications to <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk\">recruitment@st-thomasmore.cheshire.sch.uk</a>\nPlease do not apply online or download Cheshire East’s Application Form.\n \nThe academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place. 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Business Support Assistant (Customer Services)

Staffordshire County Council

£24,404 - £24,404

Newcastle-under-Lyme (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

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Continuous Improvement Partner (Engagement)

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185 per annum

Staffordshire Place 1, Tipping Street, Stafford, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Operational Health and Safety Adviser

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £42,708

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Business Support Assistant – Practitioner Team

Staffordshire County Council

£24404

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Duty Social Worker (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £42,708 plus £963 annual car user allowance

Biddulph (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Design and Technology Engineer

Staffordshire County Council

£29,093 - £32,654

Blythe Bridge (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Business and Finance Manager

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

£40,476 - £46,581 depending on experince

Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel , Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Assistant Headteacher

Marlfields Primary Academy

L4 - L7-£53,602 - £57,831

Waggs Road, Congleton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

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Business Support Administrator - Household Support Fund

Staffordshire County Council

£24,790 - £25,183 per annum

Staffordshire (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Breathing Space Worker

Staffordshire County Council

£29,093 - £32,654 (plus £963 essential car user allowance)

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Officer

Staffordshire County Council

£26,409 - £29,093

Staffordshire Place One (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Registration Officer

Staffordshire County Council

£15.58 - £17.79 per hour

Stafford Register Office (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Registered Manager

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185

Staffordshire (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Development Officer - Rights of Way

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £42,708

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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Development Officer - Countryside

Staffordshire County Council

£37,938 - £42,708

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Senior Lawyer - Highways and Planning (Level 1)

Staffordshire County Council

£48,710 - £52,805

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Science Technician

St Thomas More Catholic High School

22,074.69-23,528.56

St Thomas More Catholic High School (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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Teacher (MPS)

St Thomas More Catholic High School

£0 - £34,999

St Thomas More Catholic High School (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

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Environment Manager

Staffordshire County Council

£53,885 - £58,185

Stafford (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing today

Family Practitioner

Staffordshire County Council

£29,093 - £32,654 (pro rata) plus £963 essential car user allowance

Staffordshire Place 1, Floor 1, Tipping Street, Stafford Staffordshire (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

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Business Support Assistant (Customer Services)

Continuous Improvement Partner (Engagement)

Operational Health and Safety Adviser

Business Support Assistant – Practitioner Team

Duty Social Worker (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Design and Technology Engineer

Business and Finance Manager

Assistant Headteacher

Business Support Administrator - Household Support Fund

Breathing Space Worker

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Officer

Registration Officer

Registered Manager

Development Officer - Rights of Way

Development Officer - Countryside

Senior Lawyer - Highways and Planning (Level 1)

Science Technician

Teacher (MPS)

Environment Manager

Family Practitioner

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