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Ability to work independently and use own initiative with a confident and positive attitude towards working with all stakeholders. </p>\n<p>Principal accountabilities for this role include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Having a customer focussed approach to service delivery;</li>\n<li>Processing of incoming and outgoing mail, via a hybrid mail system;</li>\n<li>Scanning and filing documents using the Council’s EDM system;</li>\n<li>Typing routine documents and correspondence that do not form part of the service model;</li>\n<li>Ordering and processing invoices via the Council’s E Purchasing system;</li>\n<li>Updating spreadsheets and databases via data entry;</li>\n<li>Screening incoming calls from service users and professionals;</li>\n<li>Attending Adult Services Safeguarding meetings and taking detailed notes;</li>\n<li>Administration of petty cash;</li>\n<li>To comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times;</li>\n<li>To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to Anti-Discriminatory practice.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Experience of working in a business support environment and dealing with a wide variety of requests and issues together with a rounded knowledge of Council services will be of great advantage in this role.</p>\n<p>If you require more specific information on the roles, please contact Sian Steadman / Joanne Oates. 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The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records. </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete </strong><a href=\"https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/media/rzyn4b0a/application-form-welsh-may-2023.pdf\"><strong>Welsh Job Application Form</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 20<sup>th</sup> March 2025 – 12:00am, midnight</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 2 (£23,656 - £24,404 per annum, pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-03-06T09:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-20T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9de86c53-9fd0-4ceb-b46e-45f8758a279b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c53f5a0d-3d37-47e8-87b3-a4e8db20c73d","title":"Assistant Cook","employer":"Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council","department":"","location":"Ebbw Fawr Learning Community, Primary Phase, Ebbw Vale","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p>\n<p>An opportunity has arisen within the Regeneration and Community Services Directorate for an Assistant Cook to work under the supervision of the Cook. Responsibilities include assisting the Cook in the preparation of the School Meals Catering service in primary school.</p>\n<p><strong>Full Advert</strong></p>\n<p>An opportunity has arisen within the Regeneration and Community Services Directorate for an Assistant Cook to work under the supervision of the Cook assisting in the production of the School Meals Catering service, observing all food hygiene and health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will undertake the full range of Cook’s duties in the absence of the Cook to include all administrative duties and procedures.</p>\n<p>The post holder could be asked to cover long or short term absences within Blaenau Gwent School Meals Services once qualified.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will possess a current Food Safety Level 3 Certificate and Professional Cooking Qualification. You will have experience of working within the Catering Industry with practical catering skills.</p>\n<p><strong>Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete </strong><a href=\"https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/media/rzyn4b0a/application-form-welsh-may-2023.pdf\"><strong>Welsh Job Application Form</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy. </strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 20<sup>th</sup> March 2025 – 12:00am, midnight </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: TBC</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 3 (£24,404 to £25,183 per annum, pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-03-06T09:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-20T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ff0fc696-1ace-4525-8492-4576b6a8f7eb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4e9d8267-4171-43c8-92d0-b6d68ccb1f09","title":"Deputy Headteacher - St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School","employer":"Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>NOR: 233</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Appointment for 1<sup>st</sup> September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)</strong></p>\n<p>The Governing Body of St Mary`s RC Primary School are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Deputy Headteacher. The post holder will be an outstanding practitioner who is committed to raising standards for all learners. They will ensure that teaching is of the highest standard in order to secure the continued success of our school in providing the best opportunities for all children.</p>\n<p>The school serves the Parish of St Mary’s Abertillery & Brynmawr and as such we provide education to around 240 pupils aged 3 to 11 from the local area. We also have strong links and work together with other parishes and schools across the Heads of the Valleys. The school is situated in the town of Brynmawr and is served by the A465 road network which ensures the area is commutable from Newport, Cardiff and the wider Southeast Wales region</p>\n<p>St Mary's RC Primary is a welcoming, caring school where staff work closely with one another to create a supportive learning community, sharing the school's vision to 'work, pray, share and learn together'. Leaders and staff develop positive relationships with pupils, parents, governors and the wider community, to create a successful learning environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included (ESTYN June 2024).</p>\n<p>Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is a practicing Catholic with a clear vision of excellence within Catholic Primary Education and a strong , personal Catholic faith which will inspire staff, children and parents.</li>\n<li>Has the ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities including drive, an ability to inspire, energy and resilience with strong personal presence.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Has the ability to build a relationship of mutual respect with pupils, families, staff and governors.</li>\n<li>Has the vision for further development to achieve exceptionally high performance and standards.</li>\n<li>A proven track record of successful school leadership with a clear focus on exciting and innovative teaching and learning.</li>\n<li>Will promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring Catholic ethos.</li>\n<li>Has the ability to build on the excellent links that have been established with local primary schools, families, the parish and the wider community.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life; thereby creating a culture of effective learning and development throughout the school and its wider community.</p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Holly Davis, School Administrator on 01495 310596 or email: <a href=\"mailto:holly.davis@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk\"><strong>holly.davis@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Tuesday 18<sup>th</sup> March 2025, 12:00 Midday</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Shortlisting: Tuesday 8<sup>th</sup> April 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Lesson Observation: To be confirmed </strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview: Wednesday 30<sup>th</sup> April 2025</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Applications must be submitted on the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership Application Form, and submitted for attention of the </strong><strong>Chair of Governors to: </strong><a href=\"mailto:recruit.bgcbc@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk\"><strong>recruit.bgcbc@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>An Application Form, Notes to Applicants, Recruitment Monitoring and Rehabilitation of Offenders form can be downloaded at </strong><a href=\"http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk\"><strong>www.catholiceducation.org.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong>and should accompany the application form.</strong></p>\n<p>The successful applicant will be expected to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment. References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.</p>\n<p>St Mary`s Roman Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment<em>. </em><strong>Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Records. </strong></p>\n<p>This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Teacher and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website <a href=\"http://www.ewc.wales/\"><strong>http://www.ewc.wales/</strong></a><strong> </strong>or by telephoning 02920 460099.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Leadership Pay Range L6 – L10 (£57,304-£63,290 per annum)","publishDate":"2025-03-03T10:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-18T11:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fa6731ba-ff44-44b4-b260-5ad13f1248b2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f21bf888-c7f2-4bd3-8c05-56cbc33047b1","title":"Specialist Environmental Health Officer - Commercial Services","employer":"Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council","department":"","location":"Agile Working","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p>\n<p>The post holder will be responsible for undertaking proactive and reactive interventions and investigations for food safety, communicable disease and health safety, responding to service requests and other notifications relevant to the work of the team and to take appropriate enforcement action where necessary to protect and improve public health. They will be expected to undertake said duties in accordance with any relevant statutory requirements, codes of practice or other operational guidance / policies that may be applicable. Reporting directly to the Team Manager – Commercial Services.</p>\n<p><strong>Full Advert</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council for a qualified Environmental Health Officer to work within our Commercial Services Team, located in the Environmental Health Service.</p>\n<p>We wish to recruit an excellent communicator and problem solver who is keen to join a team whose aim is to be constantly at the forefront of the latest initiatives in the environmental health field to deliver food safety, infectious disease and health and safety interventions and enforcement.</p>\n<p>Managing your own individual caseload, your work will include programmed statutory inspections for food premises and implementing the food hygiene rating system. 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The position carries an Approved Casual Car User Allowance therefore access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.</p>\n<p>If you would like to informally discuss the role in more detail, please contact <strong>Lisa Griffin</strong> by telephone<strong> 07974 002932</strong>, or by email <a href=\"mailto:lisa.griffin@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk\"><strong>lisa.griffin@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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Cook (Peripatetic)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 4 (£25,584 to £27,711 per annum, pro rata)

Various throughout Blaenau Gwent (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Team Manager (Statutory Assessment Team)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 11 (£52,805 - £56,085 per annum)

Agile Working (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Support Worker

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 5 (£28,624 - £31,586 pro rata/per annum)

Various throughout Blaenau Gwent (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Social Worker – 14+ Team

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 8 (£39,513 - £43,693 per annum)

Agile Working (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Children's Residential Worker - Nights

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 5 - £28,624 - £31,586 (pro rata/per annum) (Night Shift Allowance in addition)

Children's Residential Home (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 6 days

Business Support Assistant - Level 3

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 3 (£24,404 - £25,183 per annum)

ViTCC Centre, Tredegar Business Park, Tredegar, Gwent (Hybrid)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Catering Assistant

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 2 (£23,656 - £24,404 per annum, pro rata)

Pen-y-Cwm Special School, Ebbw Vale, Deighton Primary School, Coed Y Garn Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Assistant Cook

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 3 (£24,404 to £25,183 per annum, pro rata)

Ebbw Fawr Learning Community, Primary Phase, Ebbw Vale (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Deputy Headteacher - St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Leadership Pay Range L6 – L10 (£57,304-£63,290 per annum)

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Specialist Environmental Health Officer - Commercial Services

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Grade 9 (£43,693 - £47,754 per annum)

Agile Working (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

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