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The role sits within the Sport, Leisure and Culture Service, part of the Communities and Opportunities Directorate in West Northamptonshire Council. </p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>This role will see you :  </p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Planning and implementing fun and engaging sport and physical activity sessions which ensure structure, and high quality coaching, centred to the needs of the participants.</li>\n\t<li>Promoting key health and physical activity messages.</li>\n\t<li>Raising the profile, awareness and provision of local, accessible, and enjoyable sports and physical activity opportunities for all members of the community and promote the key health and physical activity messages.</li>\n\t<li>Providing supervision and assistance to all participants.</li>\n\t<li> Ensuring safe provision and usage of of all equipment </li>\n\t<li>Delivering sport specific sessions to National Governing Body (NGB) standards at venues, parks and open spaces across West Northamptonshire.</li>\n\t<li>Adhere to Child Protection Policy and guidelines for coaches, as well as following the organisations Equal Opportunities policies.</li>\n\t<li>Log and report any incidents/accidents or any other concerns to Active Lives Officer</li>\n\t<li>Monitoring and maintaining records, and complete evaluation forms as required.</li>\n\t<li>Collecting money and provide receipts as required. </li>\n\t<li>To wear and maintain the uniform provided and where possible further promote the activities and service provided and promote West Northamptonshire Council</li>\n\t<li>Undertake such additional responsibilities as required, which are commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>You will :</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>be a  role model, creating a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage people to participate.</li>\n\t<li>be an advocate for the council promoting the physical, mental and social benefits and opportunities for residents to lead more active lives.</li>\n\t<li>have strong people and verbal communication skills, and have effective leadership skills.</li>\n\t<li>be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team</li>\n\t<li>be passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our residents</li>\n\t<li>have proven experience of delivering sport and physical activity sessions for children and adults</li>\n\t<li>have understanding and experience of health and safety in sport and physical activity delivery</li>\n\t<li>have experience of delivering sport and physical activity initiatives to under represented groups/communities to tackle inequalities</li>\n\t<li>have understanding of the development of sports pathways into local sports clubs</li>\n\t<li>have experience of monitoring and evaluating the impact of sessions/programmes</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.61 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-01-08T18:08:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bc2f1eb0-b002-4504-aa58-7c7430bd1b54.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc03782e-b200-45e7-a06c-aa4cd67aadca","title":"Emergency Planning Officer - Business Continuity","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Emergency Planning Officer (EPO) role is the main day to day delivery for all aspects of emergency planning. It is the job of the EPO to coordinate the development of emergency planning and contingency arrangements to ensure that NCC can work effectively with partners to respond to and recover from civil emergencies and significant business continuity disruptions.</p>\n\n<p>The EPO is part of a duty officer system and provides the initial point of contact for the emergency services for Northamptonshire and is expected to mobilise and coordinate appropriate response arrangements. As an incident progresses, they will provide expert advice to decision makers and work to find solutions to complex problems.</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>The role is just for six month to cover long term sickness, although it would give you experience of working within a local authority emergency planning team.</p>\n\n<p>Your primary role will be to develop, create and review Business Continuity (BC) plans for services and functions within West Northants Council, including the identification of critical functions, business impact assessments, recovery priorities and objectives. </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>Your will be accountable to the Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Manager, responsible for the direct line management of 3 Emergency Planning Officers (EPOs), a trainee EPO and a Business Support Officer. The role sits within Customer and Corporate Services, part of the Chief Executives Directorate in West Northants Council.</p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41816 - £41816","publishDate":"2025-01-08T17:32:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6ca19939-efa0-4525-89d2-0b8483f0ffc6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"76211f96-7e18-447b-bf8b-cd57fe6ddf5a","title":"Health Protection Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to work as an Officer within the Regulatory Services Business Development team at West Northamptonshire Council.  </p>\n\n<p>We promise a varied and interesting workload that includes supporting, advising and guiding our Primary Authority Partnerships and local businesses with legal requirements, procedures and guidance. You will also manage a caseload of food hygiene inspections, health & safety investigations, infectious disease work and reactive complaints. There will also be some project work to support the growth and transformation of the Business Development Teams services.  </p>\n\n<p>This role presents a genuine opportunity to make a difference to the wellbeing of West Northamptonshire residents and help local, regional and national businesses to prosper. </p>\n\n<p>The role will be based in Northampton with work across the whole district and be part-flexible in nature. It will be expected that the successful candidate can attend the office or other locations as required. </p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>Working within the Regulatory Services Business Development Team providing our 32 Primary Authorities with advice and information on a range of Environmental Health areas, particularly Health & Safety and Food Hygiene. You will provide formal Primary Authority advice and review Partners’ procedures and documents. You will undertake site visits and meet with Partners.  </p>\n\n<p>Alongside other experienced Health Protection officers, enforce a range of environmental health legislation relating to food and health & safety. Undertake a range of enforcement activities where there are breaches in legislation. </p>\n\n<p>Provide professional advice in accordance with the Council's corporate objectives and statutory responsibilities. </p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working with partner organisations to develop strong links with internal colleagues and external partners. You will understand the role of Primary Authority and be able to handle sensitive Partner information and use discretion and businesses confidentiality. Understanding the challenges business face, you will be able to help develop innovative approaches to support business compliance.</p>\n\n<p>Be able to demonstrate a sound base knowledge of the above areas, with the drive and determination to develop yourself and your experience. Whilst this role will have a busy and varied caseload, we are happy to accept applications from those at the start of their Environmental Health journey as support and development opportunities will be provided.  </p>\n\n<p>You will have a full driving licence and use of a vehicle to undertake the duties of the post. </p>\n\n<p>You will fully understand the role in the context of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. </p>\n\n<p>If you want to discuss this role or have any questions, please contact Ella Wheeldon <a href=\"mailto:ella.wheeldon@westnorthants.gov.uk\">ella.wheeldon@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>  </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,234 - £40,778","publishDate":"2025-01-02T09:10:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a3acf785-0ce6-4ae8-b7b3-c43d5a912a8c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48514104-bd18-406e-9683-e84d26657e75","title":"Cook (Obelisk House)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Obelisk House (Kingsthorpe) provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.</p>\n\n<p>It is situated in a residential suburb in Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.</p>\n\n<p>We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.</p>\n\n<p>With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care homes evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.</p>\n\n<p><strong> This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to an Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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You will be required to work additional hours during busy periods, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.</em></p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>You will assist in the organisation and delivery of local and national elections and referenda, ensuring every process is conducted smoothly and in compliance with the law.</p>\n\n<p>You will be involved in the maintenance of the electoral register ensuring that the Council holds an accurate and complete electoral register that upholds the integrity of our democratic processes, this includes day to day processes and annual canvass.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>Experience of working in electoral services and administration in local government would be desirable. You should be interested in democracy and the electoral processes which underpins it.</p>\n\n<p>You should have excellent communication skills both written and verbal to be able to effectively convey electoral requirements for both elections and registration. As the role often involves interaction with members of the public, prospective candidates and elected representatives and the ability to converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential to the post.</p>\n\n<p>You will need to be confident in using IT and various software packages and be willing to embrace new ways of working. You will often be under pressure and working to strict deadlines. In addition to using the Microsoft Office suite of applications, you will be trained in the use of specialist software.</p>\n\n<p>Good organisational skills are essential, as is a commitment to on-going personal development and training.</p>\n\n<p>You need to be politically sensitive, tactful and diplomatic, and above all, you will need the drive and commitment to contribute to this service and its development.</p>\n\n<p>The post holder must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays leading up to elections and during peak canvass periods.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Please ensure you provide details on how you meet the essential criteria in your personal statement. </strong></p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28016 - £29513","publishDate":"2024-12-20T17:52:27.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6fd3069c-4bca-4924-9dee-be592f824373.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"16d7c00d-2743-4015-8677-e940bd758eee","title":"Pensions Support Clerk","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Pensions Service is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Administration team as a Pensions Clerk. You will be performance focused and driven to provide excellent customer service. You must demonstrate a flexible approach to delivering all aspects of pension administration. </p>\n\n<p>We are a very friendly team and there is plenty of opportunity for development within the Pensions Service. </p>\n\n<p>If you have any queries please contact sapphire.goody@westnorthants.gov.uk </p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. 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This customer facing role is critical to ensure casework is either dealt with immediately at the point of contact or is efficiently allocated to the appropriate casework team. </p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>Experience of working in a similar environment, where you have shown the ability to be calm under pressure and make timely decisions, would be an advantage. We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role. The successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively through all available channels, to both members and colleagues alike. </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p> </p>\n\n<p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26258 - £27103","publishDate":"2024-12-19T11:19:49.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7e3088f7-b01a-4c72-97f9-023b0378733a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"60d34896-cce3-4c5b-a395-8f9fbe67fc5c","title":"Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker (Northampton North and East Community Hub)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our vision for all adults in West Northamptonshire is that they will have healthy and independent lives with easy access to joined up advice and support which will help them to help themselves.   </p>\n\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker , you will continue to develop and build on our current strengths-based practice, build the skills, confidence and competence of social workers and their colleagues to work in line with Care Act Guidance and deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.</p>\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Subscription fully paid - Community care inform adults.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n</ul>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>As a champion of social work, you’ll lead by example, using your skills to encourage a culture of innovation, reflection and learning within the service, using practice evaluations and learning reviews to inform this work. The experience you’ll bring with you will enable you to support others from the start of their social work journey; from student to ASYE, and then to qualified, competent and confident Social Workers. You will be an approachable, ‘can do’ person who understands what good looks like and have high ambitions for the workforce and the organisation.</p>\n\n<p>As a proactive person, you’ll be able to respond to multiple requests and demands, getting to know our fabulous staff group will be imperative and supporting them as they deliver advice and guidance to citizens of West Northants. The team and your peers are all very supportive and in West Northants we are all working towards the same goal of enabling competent and confident staff to deliver great care.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p>You will bring proven experience of leadership,<a> </a>practice development and consistent achievement in a social work environment, an understanding of working across health and social care and above all a commitment to people who use, work in and rely on social work services. You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners. </p>\n\n<p><strong>Hours: </strong> Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays. However, there may be the option for <strong>flexible working</strong> or <strong>part time </strong>hours.</p>\n\n<p><strong>You’ll need</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>\n\t<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>\n\t<li><b>You will be required to drive and have transport... </b></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Please see the attached Job spec for further information. </p>\n\n<p>We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place. </p>\n\n<p>If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact Stephanie Langford; stephanie.langford@westnorthants.gov.uk / 01604 365092</p>\n\n<p><strong>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</strong></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p> </p>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p>\n\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p>\n\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p>\n\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175 pro rata","publishDate":"2024-12-18T16:13:29.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c5c5b462-5bc9-44be-9c11-4ca8edd2e39c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"28dc7ef3-c93f-4fe7-9240-17cf685639f7","title":"Senior Lawyer (Child Care)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>About the role</h3>\n<p>Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? 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With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams\">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a>&nbsp;or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;</p>\n<p>Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp; Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.</p>\n<div>\n<h3>Our benefits</h3>\n<p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong>&nbsp;starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li><strong>Cycle to Work</strong>&nbsp;scheme.&nbsp;</li>\n<li><strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong>&nbsp;(3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li><strong>Employee discounts</strong>&nbsp;with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li><strong>Car Lease scheme&nbsp;</strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li><strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;</strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li><strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong>&nbsp;- We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. 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People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p>\n<p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p>\n<p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p>\n<p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for support.</p>\n<p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>\n</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,378 - £51,571 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-13T12:19:20.052Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-10T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d083d091-9558-4008-895d-a531c64a93a6.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bac69292-3360-4bd0-9d8e-b48f7a3dedf7","title":"Financial Assessment Team Leader","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square, 4 Angel Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is an exciting permanent opportunity within West Northamptonshire Council</p>\n\n<p>The Finance Operations service is seeking to recruit a Financial Assessment Team Leader to join the Financial Assessment Team. The role will be responsible for the day to day operational management of the Financial Assessment Team, for West Northamptonshire Council.</p>\n\n<p>The Financial Assessment Team process the invoicing of care contributions for customers receiving care from Adult Social Care Services.</p>\n\n\n<b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n\t<li><strong>Car Lease scheme</strong></li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n\t<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>The role will be responsible for the line management of a team of Financial Assessment Officers ensuring that an accurate and efficient service is provided within West Northamptonshire Council.</p>\n<b>About you</b><br><p><strong>You will need:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>To have previous supervisory experience</li>\n\t<li>To be able to make operational changes to processes, implementing future developments.</li>\n\t<li>Significant operational experience in a similar environment.</li>\n\t<li>Knowledge of Welfare Benefits and the Care Act 2014.</li>\n\t<li>Experience of visiting service users and the ability to influence changes, working  with internal/external customers.</li>\n</ul>\n<b>About us</b><br><p>We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. 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Shift Leader (Longlands)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£28,016 - £29,513

Daventry (On-Site)

Posted 2 hours ago

Closing in 2 days

Customer Advisor

West Northamptonshire Council

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£26258 - £27103

Towcester (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Funding Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

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£33,369 - £36,163 (pro rata)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Learning and Development Assistant (Apprentice)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£19,611 - £29,513 (subject to apprenticeship)

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Sports Coach

West Northamptonshire Council

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£13.61 Per Hour

Northamptonshire (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Emergency Planning Officer - Business Continuity

West Northamptonshire Council

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£41816 - £41816

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Health Protection Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

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£38,234 - £40,778

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 20 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Cook (Obelisk House)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£25447 - £25849

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 29 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Elections Assistant

West Northamptonshire Council

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£28016 - £29513

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Pensions Support Clerk

West Northamptonshire Council

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£26258 - £27103

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker (Northampton North and East Community Hub)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£41,816 - £45,175 pro rata

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Lawyer (Child Care)

West Northamptonshire Council

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£48,378 - £51,571 per annum

Northampton (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Financial Assessment Team Leader

West Northamptonshire Council

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£36,734 - £39,278

One Angel Square, 4 Angel Street (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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