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All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.</p><p>We have an opportunity for a Business Support Administrator working within Corporate Operations, Business and Executive Support.</p><p>We are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support administration to work to support the SEND Hub area of work.</p><p>This is a permanent position.</p><p>The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. </p><p>You will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.  </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Main Responsibilities include:</p><ul>\n<li>Servicing meetings: coordinating the circulation of agendas and papers; scheduling; attendance at meetings and taking and distributing appropriate notes.</li>\n<li>Completing a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines in accordance with business processes and service level agreements.</li>\n<li>Accurately input and maintain appropriate information systems</li>\n<li>Assistance with a range of financial transactions</li>\n<li>Support our district based staff to produce high quality documents</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for someone who has an IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL or equivalent and a Level II in Business Administration or equivalent experience doing similar work. You will also:</p><ul>\n<li>Have GCSE English and Math’s grade C or 4 or equivalent</li>\n<li>Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills at all levels as you will be liaising with a range of professionals and members of the public</li>\n<li>Be able to accurately input and retrieve data to support performance management</li>\n<li>Have a flexible approach and able to respond positively to changes in allocation of work at short notice</li>\n<li>Have excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and on own initiative</li>\n<li>Be comfortable working within a team, with the ability to advise other staff within the office on IT related issues</li>\n<li>Good numerical skills with attention to detail</li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>For further information please contact <a href=\"mailto:jacquie.clifford@staffordshire.gov.uk\">jacquie.clifford@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href=\"mailto:rosalind.sherratt@staffordshire.gov.uk\"></a></p><p>Interviews will be held w/c 12th May 2025.  </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183","publishDate":"2025-04-15T08:31:52.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0f9bfc59-f1d4-4051-96e4-45299dfb9a11.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9784145b-9f19-43e0-9b9b-fe2f3c21950d","title":"Business Support Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Business Support is key to the success of our support for Children and Families' services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.</p><p>We have vacancies for Business Support Assistants working within Corporate Operations, Business and Executive Support. </p><p>We are looking for someone to provide a high level of business support to work within our Stafford District team supporting the practitioners in our Children and Families teams</p><p>This is a permanent position.</p><p>The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. </p><p>You will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.  </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Some of your responsibilities will include,</p><ul>\n<li>Being a first point of contact for practitioners so that children, families, partners, and stakeholders are provided with a professional/knowledgeable response to enquiries in a timely manner.</li>\n<li> Completing a range of administrative tasks including creating documents, administrative support for meetings, coordinating the circulation of agendas and relevant papers</li>\n<li>Accurately inputting and maintaining appropriate information systems </li>\n<li>Undertaking a range of financial transactions such as placing orders for services/equipment, goods receipting and maintaining records</li>\n<li>Providing support advice and guidance to practitioners in the use of the IT and related software including basic induction into systems and processes </li>\n</ul><p>Flexibility is also required to address business needs, and we may require you to transfer to alternative teams within the service following appropriate consultation.</p><p>Full training in the use of equipment and our systems and procedures will be given.</p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for someone who has an IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL or equivalent and a Level II in Business Administration or equivalent experience. You will also,</p><ul>\n<li>Have GCSE English and Math’s grade C or 4 or equivalent</li>\n<li>Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills at all levels as you will be liaising with a range of professionals and members of the public</li>\n<li>Be able to accurately input and retrieve data to support performance management</li>\n<li>Have a flexible approach and able to respond positively to changes in allocation of work at short notice</li>\n<li>Have excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and on own initiative</li>\n<li>Be comfortable working within a team, with good interpersonal to be able advise other staff within the office on IT related issues</li>\n<li>Good numerical skills with attention to detail</li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>For further information about the role please contact <a href=\"mailto:jacquie.clifford@staffordshire.gov.uk\">jacquie.clifford@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 12th May 2025. </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 - £24,404","publishDate":"2025-04-15T08:23:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-27T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0f4894e5-22dc-4491-9efa-c9ce473a76d8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bba4ab12-85df-4419-80fa-f95715f47186","title":"Casualty Investigation Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1, Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><span>Are you passionate about improving road safety for the people of Staffordshire?</span></strong></p><p><span>This exciting role sits within a team of road safety professionals who have responsibility for compiling and validating our personal injury collision dataset. We then use this dataset to assist the local highways authority to fulfil our statutory duties to deliver casualty reduction engineering solutions.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>In this role, you'll:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>provide a first-class validation and recording function to support wider road safety delivery by validating complex personal injury collision data supplied by the Police.</span></li>\n<li><span>liaise with external stakeholders including Staffordshire Police to ensure we hold a collision dataset that is as accurate and up to date as possible.</span></li>\n<li><span>support wider road safety team functions through administrative tasks such as creating reports and answering collisions data queries.  </span></li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll need to:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>have the education or relevant experience to demonstrate excellent data interpretation and recording skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.</span></li>\n<li><span>be an exceptional team player working alongside other professionals to deliver a successful data recording function.</span></li>\n<li><span>Have a good standard of computer literacy with the confidence to learn new systems such as GIS mapping systems, spreadsheets and other data recording systems.</span></li>\n<li><span>have organisational time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload and deal with competing demands.        </span></li>\n<li><span>have the skills necessary to perform repetitive data checking functions with efficiency and accuracy. </span></li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><span>Interviews will be held on 8th & 9th of May 2025.</span></p><p><span>If successful you will be required to undergo Police vetting prior to appointment. More details about this type of vetting can be found here in section 5.17 <a href=\"https://www.college.police.uk/guidance/vetting-code-practice\">Vetting Code of Practice | College of Policing</a> </span></p><p>Don’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<strong> </strong>Stephen Mottram, Road Safety Manager, at:<strong> <a href=\"mailto:stephen.mottram@staffordshire.gov.uk\">stephen.mottram@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </strong></p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409","publishDate":"2025-04-14T12:59:27.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/30e5b600-83ef-455b-8802-322ed014d73c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fc65875a-1f27-419c-b035-3b807afa1f3c","title":"Short Break Reviewer - Children's Disability Service","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"West of the County","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Following an 18-month pilot we are pleased to launch the new Children’s disability consultant reviewing teams. Our team supports Children and young people who are defined as Children in need due to their disability needs only.</p><p>We have 4 Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.</p><p>You'll be expected to facilitate in creating alternative ways of working with Children with disabilities across the county. Leading innovative ways of working across all children’s service to ensure Children with disabilities in Staffordshire get the right support at the right time. </p><p>The post is Fixed Term for 12 months and based in the West of the County. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will:</p><ul>\n<li>hold a significant caseload of Child in need, young people where short breaks are being provided, with the support and oversight of a qualified social worker.</li>\n<li>conduct Child in need visits and chair reviews</li>\n<li>complete direct work, with Children with disabilities and families</li>\n<li>link families with community-based activities and short break at the most appropriate level.</li>\n<li>take part in reflective group supervision sessions in the district teams to help share knowledge and keep up to date with district operational proactive and challenges</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will:</p><ul>\n<li>be confident in decision making and have experience and knowledge in working with children with disabilities and their families.  </li>\n<li>have sound organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise competing demands</li>\n<li>Have the ability to engage and communicate with Children with disabilities</li>\n<li>be committed to ensuring the children on their case load receive the best quality service.</li>\n<li>be expected to be a team player</li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>For more information about the role please contact: Rebecca Brockway at <a href=\"mailto:rebecca.brockway@staffordshire.gov.uk\">rebecca.brockway@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p>This post is an Essential Car User </p><p>It is expected that Interviews will take place week commencing 5th May 2025.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654 plus £963 essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-14T12:19:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-25T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/62f110af-9bbd-468d-8177-d53b01a4bd10.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"36539ab3-b7c0-43b0-921d-54dbff7ea6d2","title":"Legal Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team who provide legal support to the County’s Countryside and Rights of Way function.  The role involves processing applications to modify the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way including investigation, report writing, legal drafting, appeals and public inquiries, and providing legal advice on a range of countryside and rights of way matters.  </p><p>The role offers an opportunity to work on challenging and interesting cases as part of a team committed to delivering high quality legal services in the public sector.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits supports this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. We genuinely invest in our employees and our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and hybrid working (in an appropriate job role), employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices such as maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Responsibilities will include: </p><ul>\n<li>Managing a caseload of applications to modify the Definitive Map of Public Rights of Way.</li>\n<li>Investigating applications including historical and legal research.</li>\n<li>Writing and presenting reports to relevant Committees and Panels of the County Council.</li>\n<li>Handling appeals against refusal to make a modification order and liaising with the Planning Inspectorate in relation to these. </li>\n<li>Drafting and processing legal orders.</li>\n<li>Arranging and attending public inquiries to give evidence in support of legal orders made by the County Council.</li>\n<li>Providing legal advice to the client department on a range of countryside and rights of way matters.  </li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for a paralegal whose skills combine legal expertise with the personal qualities necessary to excel in the complex field of rights of way law:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified to a minimum standard of CILEX paralegal, or equivalent. </li>\n<li>Whilst no previous experience in rights of way law is necessary, transferable skills would be desirable and training will be provided. </li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of completing all aspects of routine legal casework on other fee earner’s and own allocated files </li>\n<li>An interest in public sector work and countryside and public rights of way matters</li>\n<li>Ability to work as a member of a team.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills as the candidate will need to provide general legal advice and interact with various stakeholders </li>\n<li>Meticulous attention to detail  </li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or you have any queries, please contact Heather Morgan, Team Senior - <a href=\"mailto:heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk\">heather.morgan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Clare Gledhill at <a href=\"mailto:clare.gledhill@staffordshire.gov.uk\">clare.gledhill@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Interviews:</strong> will take place during the week starting 26 May 2025</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 - £32,654","publishDate":"2025-04-14T12:01:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/30c60f7b-07d8-41a2-ad0c-27dbe9a9753e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0e3711f9-7116-4b4f-8620-b1c585ade3d4","title":"Advanced Social Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Uttoxeter","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.</p><p>If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.</p><p>We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.</p><p>A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Practice Educator Programme.</li>\n<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li>\n<li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li>\n</ul><p>To see more on this visit : <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/\">Children & Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As an Advanced Social Worker at Staffordshire, you’ll be key in the support and coaching you’ll help us to provide to our Social Workers. You’ll encourage and ensure that there’s a focus upon quality of practice but also on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</p><p>As an Advanced Social Worker in the Assessment & Staying Together teams you’ll:</p><ul>\n<li>Manage a complex allocation of children</li>\n<li>Share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, and chairing of strategy meetings, complex Child in Need and Core Group meetings.</li>\n<li>Coordinate and facilitate team group supervision</li>\n<li>Promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Ensure the team work towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li>\n<li>Mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers</li>\n<li>Be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li>\n<li>Provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li>\n<li>Lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>More generally, overall, our Advanced Social Workers need to be a:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified Social Worker with post qualifying experience</li>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle </li>\n</ul><p>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.</p><p>For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Layla Pace at <a href=\"mailto:layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk\">layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or on 07976448501</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 19 May</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754 plus essential car user allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-11T15:09:57.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fd6c87ac-bc31-4807-a546-31c2fc3ce5c9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a032f4f4-ec22-476d-929f-cd8e46b4fe18","title":"Client Affairs Service Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>The Client Affairs Service plays a key role within Adult Social Care & Safeguarding by supporting vulnerable people who lack the mental capacity to manage their own finances by acting as court appointed Deputy or Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) approved Appointee.  </span></p><p><span>The service aims to enhance the wellbeing of our customers whilst keeping them safe from financial abuse and ensuring their independence and choice are maintained.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>We have a hardworking and busy administrative team which ensures that clients finances are well managed in their best interests.  </span></p><p><span>As a member of the team, you will:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>liaise closely with the client, their carers, family and friends to enable the client to live as independently as they can.  </span></li>\n<li><span>be responsible for managing all of the client’s finances including utility bills, bank accounts, occupational pensions, DWP benefits and investments.</span></li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>Working within The Client Affairs Service requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. </span></p><p><span>You will also need:</span></p><ul>\n<li>An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to Deputyship</li>\n<li>Knowledge of working with vulnerable adults who lack mental capacity to manage their own finances and property</li>\n<li>To plan and prioritise work to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure</li>\n<li>Experience of working in an administrative or finance function</li>\n<li>Knowledge of benefits and pensions payable to people by DWP.</li>\n<li>The ability and experience to operate a computer-based information system and use Microsoft Office packages</li>\n<li>Experience of working with internal & external customers to provide an excellent quality service</li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><span>We are currently working both from the office and remotely and it is anticipated that this will continue.</span></p><p><span><strong>Interviews will be held during the week starting 12 May 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span>For more information about the role please contact: Claire Rowney on 01785 895812 or <a href=\"mailto:claire.rowney@staffordshire.gov.uk\">claire.rowney@staffordshire.gov.uk</a></span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,409 - £29,093 (Pro Rata)","publishDate":"2025-04-10T09:33:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a13c1dba-cb68-443f-8470-7272a9fa7a61.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"85b2720d-a994-45a3-ab6a-acf8e31374ba","title":"History Centre Assistant","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire History Centre","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Staffordshire Archives and Heritage are looking for an enthusiastic person to work as part of our public services team working directly with members of the public and volunteers.  </p><p>This is an exciting time for the Archives and Heritage Service which has recently opened the Staffordshire History Centre in Stafford, and £8.7m project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Staffordshire County Council and other funders.  This new venue is the home of the service and showcases our collections through our exhibition space as well as providing a dedicated research room, events and learning sessions.</p><p>This Authority 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. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>You will be responsible for the supervision of the Research Room within the Staffordshire History Centre, welcoming visitors, including dealing with any enquiries/orders both in person and by telephone or email and retrieving items from the strong rooms.</p><p>You'll:</p><ul>\n<li>be responsible for assisting with the day to day operation of the History Centre including appointment and registration systems, supervision of the research room, retrieval of items from strongrooms.</li>\n<li>answer written, in person  and telephone enquiries and fulfil research requests under supervision.</li>\n<li>direct readers to sources of information; to deal with photocopying requests and the sale of publications.</li>\n<li>under the supervision of the Collections Officers produce deeds for legal services staff</li>\n<li>provide a high quality customer experience and support the delivery of events and activities at the Centre and offsite.</li>\n<li>take part in the rotas for operating the public service points, events and outreach as required. This will include some evening and weekend working.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You must be able to demonstrate a high commitment to the delivery of an excellent public service. </p><p>You'll also have:</p><ul>\n<li>A high commitment to the delivery of an excellent public service. </li>\n<li>A flexible and methodical approach to work.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information verbally and written.</li>\n<li>Good interpersonal and team working skills.</li>\n<li>Experience of family and local history sources.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a record office, library or similar customer-based environment.</li>\n<li>English and Mathematics GCSE/O Level equivalent.</li>\n<li>A minimum of one years’ experience of working in a record office, library or similar customer-based environment would be preferred.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Interviews will be held week commencing 28 April 2025. </strong></p><p>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Julie O'Neill, History Centre Manager at: <a href=\"mailto:julie.oneill@staffordshire.gov.uk\">julie.oneill@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,183 - £26,409 (pro rata)","publishDate":"2025-04-10T09:18:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ef431715-f7b6-4603-90df-41c1d8aa7ca4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5e63b1b3-2865-4bb6-a45c-76f1450dbb62","title":"Assistant Director for Strategy and Transformation","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Staffordshire is an innovative, ambitious and sustainable county, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. It is a county with a proud heritage and bright hopes for the future – well positioned at the heart of the thriving West Midlands to create jobs, growth and prosperity for our residents and businesses. </p><p>With a financial position that will be the envy of many in local government, we are looking to capitalise on the changes that are taking place in the sector, putting Staffordshire at the forefront of innovation and future best practice.</p><p>The Assistant Director for Strategy and  Transformation role is now available following the promotion of the current postholder to our newly created post of Director of Transformation. This is part of an exciting new directorate at the forefront of innovative solutions and strategic change.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As our Assistant Director for Strategy and Transformation, you will serve as our chief strategy officer, advising our Leader and Chief Executive on where to take the council and the county next in order to build on our success.</p><p>With direct responsibility for Strategy, Strategic Policy & Partnerships, Strategic Delivery, Corporate Insight, Change and Digital, and our exciting journey of the Staffordshire Centre of Data Analytics, you will lead a broad multidisciplinary team. </p><p>Using the resources at your disposal, you will ensure that Staffordshire is at the forefront of change, helping us to deliver better outcomes for our residents and businesses.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We welcome applications from candidates with a background in any of the disciplines within the team or even wider. What is critical is that you have a track record of driving innovation and change in the public sector, and an appreciation of local government.</p><p>How can I apply for this role?</p><p>For further information and to complete your application, see <a href=\"https://staffordshire-leaders.com/\">Staffordshire Leaders</a><span><a href=\"https://staffordshire-leaders.com/\"></a> </span>or contact our executive search partners Gatenby Sanderson - Seb Lowe (07464 543442) or Sandra Jones (07826 404091).</p><p>Closing date is Sunday 11 May 2025.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£95,083 - £99,735 plus £4,395 car allowance per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-09T14:55:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/75005faa-8028-4ea2-8eef-fddba624ec01.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e357efcc-ec4b-43f4-b645-900c87d6fcb8","title":"Virtual School Advisor - Early Years","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Staffordshire Virtual School for Looked After and Previously Looked after children is responsible for promoting and driving the educational attainment and outcomes of children who are looked after from 0 – 25 years. </span></p><p><span>We are seeking to appoint an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic person with knowledge of the early years and care systems, and how they impact on children's development and education. </span></p><p><span>You'll be contributing to raising the standards of educational attainment, achievement and attendance of our early years Looked After children.</span></p><p><span>You will need to be passionate about working with our children, with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and have experience of working with both early years education and social care professionals.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>You'll be:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Responsible for monitoring and tracking the attendance, achievement and Personal Education Plans of the 0-5 cohort of Children in Care.</span></li>\n<li><span>Attend and contribute to Personal Education Plans as directed by the Education Coordinator and ensure SMART aspirational target setting for our children.</span></li>\n<li><span>Work with early years leaders and other professionals to remove barriers to accessing education.</span></li>\n<li><span>Partner with early years settings, social workers and parents/carers to provide training, advice, support and challenge to settings and other professionals.</span></li>\n<li><span>Working in partnership with the Early Years team, Educational Psychology service, School Admissions, etc, to support the educational outcomes for our 0-5 cohort as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span>Be inspirational for the educational attainment, outcomes and experiences for all children and young people in the care of the LA, whether placed in or out of Staffordshire.</span></li>\n</ul><p><em><a href=\"https://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/\">ld.com)</a> ]</em></p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You will need to be passionate about working with our children, with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and have experience of working with both early years education and social care professionals.  You'll also have:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Substantial experience of working with children and young people in an education setting.</span></li>\n<li><span><span>Significant understanding of the barriers that vulnerable children experience in education</span><span><span> </span></span></span></li>\n<li><span><span><span>An understanding of assessments tools used in education and how they are used to measure attainment and progress</span></span></span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For an informal discussion about the role contact Julie Roper at <a href=\"mailto:julie.roper@staffordshire.gov.uk\">julie.roper@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span>I<strong>nterview dates will be confirmed</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29093.00 - £32654.00","publishDate":"2025-04-09T09:54:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/081992db-ca7a-4df6-aea8-f7f539a9a734.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f00f2a02-b93b-4735-95d4-a68ab1925f1b","title":"Consultant Social Worker - Autism","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"SP1, Stafford or Burton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Within our service we provide social care assessments, case management and safeguarding support across Staffordshire working alongside the citizens of Staffordshire who are living with autism and working with their family/carers/significant others. The teams undertake outcome focused assessments and develop support plans to meet peoples assessed eligible needs as defined in the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation. </p><p>Staffordshire promotes an asset-based approach that builds on people’s strengths, their family and community-based support, promotes independence and meets identified outcomes and aspirations.</p><p>These teams are part of the wider Adult Social Care Team within the council who work with other specialisms.  </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>In this role, you will, </p><ul>\n<li>work across adult social care to promote understanding of autism and the ways in which autism impacts on how people live in, understand, and interact with the world around them</li>\n<li>work alongside practitioners to develop their understanding, so that they can work effectively with autistic people and the people that are significant to them enabling them to be actively involved and members of their local communities</li>\n<li>work across adult social care to raise awareness of autism and best practice with all autistic people</li>\n<li> practice in a strengths-based way, engaging autistic people to enable them to inform practice as experts by experience as well as engaging with partners across the health and social care system promoting Social Work as an important profession supporting autistic people to achieve their aims and aspirations. </li>\n</ul><p>This role will require you to work a standard working week, but with the flexibility the council provides. </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></p><p>You should possess excellent inter-personal skills, with the ability to communicate with and involve autistic and learning-disabled people, and their carer’s</p><p>You should be highly motivated, and demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude. You will be able work as part of a team, to mentor and motivate colleagues and to contribute to the development of services through a team approach</p><p>You will have experience in supporting and delivering training. </p><p> <strong>What you’ll have</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Professional Social Work qualification (appropriate degree, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS)</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Significant post qualification experience. </li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of the impact of autism and/or learning disability on adults and their families </li>\n</ul><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>Final stage interviews will take place on Friday 16th May 2025. </p><p>Please contact Heidi Poole, Service Lead by emailing <a href=\"mailto:heidi.poole@staffordshire.gov.uk\">heidi.poole@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> for any further information or for a discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,693 - £47,754","publishDate":"2025-04-08T12:52:11.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b25090e7-77ff-482a-a7fa-23309a233bcc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9bef7ebe-b3ac-47ce-bc77-13fac89d54d5","title":"Senior Commercial Property Lawyer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. We have a large in-house corporate legal team consisting of lawyers, trainees and support staff with a key focus on staff training, retention and progression.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced solicitor/fellow of CILEX to join our busy commercial property team who undertake a varied caseload of commercial property transactions and complex projects for all Council departments and external clients. All staff in legal services are currently required to attend our offices in Stafford at least once a week or more frequently if there is a business need to do so.  </p><p>Please note while the job title in this advert is Senior Commercial Property Lawyer, the job description for this role is entitled Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister (Level 1) - Property. </p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Some of your responsibilities will include,</p><ul>\n<li>providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of commercial property transactions including (but not limited to) sales, purchases, leases, development agreements including those to facilitate the delivery of new schools, highways and healthcare facilities, Compulsory purchase, option agreements, overage, lockout agreements</li>\n<li>advising on draft Cabinet and Committee reports and attendance at meetings where required</li>\n<li>supervising junior staff members and delivering training where necessary</li>\n<li>adhering to the Legal Services Unit’s LEXCEL quality standards.</li>\n<li>contributing to Staffordshire Legal Services’ marketing and selling services</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor/fellow of CILEX or Barrister with proven commercial property experience, within either the public sector and/or private practice, who lives in a commutable distance of our offices in Stafford.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>If you have any queries regarding this role, please contact Mair Young on 01785 276200 (<a href=\"mailto:mair.young@staffordshire.gov.uk\">mair.young@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>) or Vanessa Rigby on 01785 854915 (<a href=\"mailto:vanessa.rigby@staffordshire.gov.uk\">vanessa.rigby@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>).</p><p>Interviews will be held week commencing 6 May 2025.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£48,710 - £52,805","publishDate":"2025-04-08T12:39:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-21T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7de6851c-5ca6-4fc9-a498-d8cd678f6b51.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"18e2721a-22c6-4853-ba34-37bd4c2c852b","title":"Trading Standards Compliance Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about safeguarding Staffordshire’s businesses, residents, and visitors from fraudulent and illegal activities?</p><p>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our professional Trading Standards team. Our focus is on creating a safe, sustainable, and legal marketplace in Staffordshire that supports businesses, people, and communities.</p><p><span>The Trading Standards service has responsibility for the enforcement of regulation across a wide variety of legislation. The service aims to prevent harm and/or financial loss to consumers by working with business to ensure compliance and a fair-trading environment.</span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>All our officers contribute to the broader work of the service, including investigations, animal health and welfare, protecting vulnerable consumers, and supporting sports ground safety.</p><p>You will work across various trading standards areas; this post will focus on:</p><p>•<span>    </span>Product safety</p><p>•<span>    </span>Underage sales</p><p>•<span>    </span>Licensing (alcohol, explosives, and petroleum)</p><p>•<span>    </span>Food standards and fair trading</p><p>•<span>    </span>Business advice</p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>You will have:</p><ul><li>enforcement experience and preferably hold a trading standards qualification (DCA, RCO Apprenticeship, or similar, ideally with recognised competence in Food Standards)</li></ul><p><span>We also welcome applications from part-qualified candidates with relevant enforcement experience. We offer support for continuing personal training and development towards full qualification or equivalent.</span></p><p><span>We are also looking for someone who:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>has a demonstrable breadth of experience across trading standards areas of work</span></li>\n<li><span>has a clear understanding of the principles of balanced enforcement including risk assessments and proportionality</span></li>\n<li><span>Has good and Effective communications skills</span></li>\n<li><span>has working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and Outlook</span></li>\n</ul><p>You should be able to travel efficiently across Staffordshire and have a flexible approach to out-of-hours and weekend working, including participation in an out-of-hours rota.</p><p><strong>Interviews will be held:</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Sumner, Team Leader Business Advice and Support <a href=\"mailto:simon.sumner@staffordshire.gov.uk\">simon.sumner@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,035 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-07T09:13:50.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ce876dc1-ae74-4611-b408-c37d929eda65.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34bd6603-3d58-42ca-8a72-a6c05174ba2b","title":"Adults Social Worker","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire Place 1","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Supported Living review team.</span></p><p><span>As an experienced and qualified Social Worker, you will be part of a team working across the Staffordshire. The role focuses on conducting comprehensive reviews of the various Supported living schemes for adults aged 18. </span></p><p><span>The Supported Living Review Team is centrally based in Stafford and conducts service reviews across various schemes in Staffordshire. Our service aims to:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Ensure the delivery of least restrictive and most cost-effective support models at a scheme level, enabling individuals to achieve their outcomes.</li>\n<li>Review the quality and affordability of accommodation.</li>\n<li>Ensure the delivery of quality care and support at a scheme level.</li>\n</ul><p><span>We have a range of key performance indicators designed to embed good practice across the service.</span></p><p><span>Working up to 37 hours from Monday to Friday, flexibility in working arrangements can be tailored to suit your needs, offering both professional growth and work-life balance.</span></p><p><span>There will be opportunity to work remotely with an expectation to be office based for induction and ongoing team meetings. </span></p><p><span>This is a fixed term role for 12 months subject to review and evaluation. </span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>You will:</span></p><ul>\n<li>assist in the design and delivery of our Supported Living Commissioning Plan through collaborative partnership working.</li>\n<li>communicate effectively with a range of key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.</li>\n<li>perform reviews to ensure that assessments and support plans accurately represent the support outlined by the service and meet the individuals' outcomes.</li>\n<li>translate review information into structured documentation to enable the calculation of proportionate support.</li>\n<li>work closely with commissioners to ensure the best models of support and accommodation across Staffordshire.</li>\n<li>undertake key statutory functions within the team and contribute to organizational requirements where necessary.</li>\n<li>conduct a range of tasks as allocated by the responsible manager and in line with the Service Review schedule.</li>\n<li>work within a multi-disciplinary/professional team to support individuals in achieving their outcomes in the least restrictive manner, using a range of intelligence and tools.</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><span>You'll have:</span></p><ul>\n<li>a Professional Social Work qualification (BA in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW)</li>\n<li>registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>experience and understanding of planned personalised support for adults with assessed social care needs</li>\n<li>knowledge and understanding of supported living arrangements for adult</li>\n<li>understanding of learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and their impact on individuals, families, and society</li>\n<li>knowledge of adult physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development and family dynamics</li>\n<li>experience working as part of a team in developing services and the professional practice of colleagues</li>\n<li>excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills and interactions with individuals and families</li>\n<li>ability to recognise and manage conflicting values and ethical dilemmas in practice, using supervision, team discussion, and challenging assumptions</li>\n<li>ability to critically reflect on own practice</li>\n<li>resourceful and resilient, able to operate in a changing environment</li>\n</ul><p><span>If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and support, and you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you!</span></p><p><span><strong>Interviews will be held during the week starting 21st  April 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span>Don’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  Sara Bell Deputy Principal Social worker  <a href=\"mailto:sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sara.bell1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>  </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 per annum plus £963 Essential Car User Allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-07T09:02:36.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a40a235d-4335-4863-a486-6b3b3a9e5c2e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6b20c146-82b7-48e7-8c39-04f6be807949","title":"Business Support Administrator","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Burton Area Office, Grange Street, Burton on Trent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>To support the provision of a timely and high-quality business support service for Staffordshire County Council. This role will contribute to the development of new processes and techniques to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the children’s and family’s system, with the aim of improving outcomes for children and families. This will focus on providing a range of administration, financial and customer care functions to District based staff. The expectations are that the person in this role will undertake a variety of tasks. </p><p><br></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Some of your responsibilities will include,</p><ul>\n<li>Servicing meetings: coordinating the circulation of agendas and relevant papers; scheduling; attendance at meetings; and taking and distributing appropriate notes.</li>\n<li>Completing a range of administrative tasks ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines in accordance with business processes and Service Level Agreements.</li>\n<li> Accurately input and maintain appropriate information systems ensuring children’s/families/system records are kept up to date.</li>\n<li> Assistance with a range of financial transactions including placing orders for services/equipment, goods receipting and maintaining associated records in accordance with Financial Regulations through the County Council’s Finance and Procurement systems.</li>\n<li>To undertake a range of customer care duties</li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to have,</p><p>Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience</p><p>• GCSE English and Math’s grade C or 4 or equivalent</p><p>• Previous experience of servicing meetings including note taking.</p><p>• Good written and oral communication skills at all levels – this post will involve liaison with a range of professionals and members of the public.</p><p>• Sensitive and attentive listening skills and the ability to accurately record the outcome of discussions and meetings for a diverse audience.</p><p>• Flexible approach – demonstrating ability to respond positively to changes in allocation of work at short notice.</p><p>• A commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and to work with a diverse customer base</p><p>• Good time management and organisational skills with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and on own initiative.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p>For more information about this role, please contact Rosalind Sherratt, Assistant Team Lead at <a href=\"mailto:rosalind.sherratt@staffordshire.gov.uk.\">rosalind.sherratt@staffordshire.gov.uk.</a></p><p>Interviews will be held w/c 28th April.  </p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 - £25,183 (Pro Rata)","publishDate":"2025-04-04T08:42:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8421db77-d6b5-4361-91aa-1ead00d740c3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6b656e32-500f-4d6c-9d9c-ece1013aa717","title":"Family Group Conference Convenor","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>Our Family Group Conference Service supports children to remain and return home after a period of being in our care.</span></p><p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practitioner to join the team who believes in supporting families in making safe decisions and plans for their children within the context of a Family Group Conference.  A key and proven way of strengthening family involvement and relational ways of working to achieve best outcomes for children when families are experiencing significant problems in their lives. </span></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p><span>You will facilitate the Family Group Conference, bringing together children's support networks of family members and friends to find safe solutions including:</span><br><br></p><ul>\n<li><span>Acting as an independent and neutral facilitator of the Family Group Conference Process.</span></li>\n<li><span>Responsibility for the preparation, planning, coordination, facilitation and review of the Family Group Conference that responds to the needs of the individual families from a diversity of backgrounds.</span></li>\n<li><span>promoting quality planning, decision making and practice for children and families.</span></li>\n</ul><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p><strong><span>You'll have:</span></strong></p><ul>\n<li><span>NVQ Level 4 or evidence of training within the delivery of Family Group Conference (by an accredited organisation)</span></li>\n<li><span>experience of delivering evidence based direct work with children, their families and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families.</span></li>\n<li><span>the ability to work within a complex system and find simple solutions and outcomes that deliver real change for our families.</span></li>\n<li><span>Passion and drive to support children to be safe and be able to remain within their family</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to work as a team and autonomously and be willing to travel to meet with family members.</span></li>\n<li><span>Excellent skills in communication and understanding of family dynamics.</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to work creatively, restoratively,  to get the best out of children and their families through using relational and coaching techniques.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span> Access to a car at all times, an essential car user allowance is paid.</span></p><p><span>If you require any further information please contact Kirsten Booth, Edge of Care Manager on  07815 999 066 or <a href=\"mailto:kirsten.booth@staffordshire.gov.uk\">kirsten.booth@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span>Interviews will be held week commencing 5 May </span></p><p><span><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</span></p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p><p>As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £42,708 plus £963 car allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-03T15:01:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dd46487f-b0b2-4be2-9ffa-50093fca57d0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7edcc730-e494-4a53-a100-b2e10881d83b","title":"Senior Registration Officer","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Staffordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the highest quality standards in registration are delivered?  </p><p>Staffordshire Registration Services is seeking, dedicated and experienced individuals to be responsible for the efficient operation of registration functions, managing a team of registration officers and contributing to the strategic development of our services.  </p><p>You will play a key role in delivering high quality services for the registration of marriages, civil partnerships, citizenships, birth and death registrations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practices.</p><p>If you have a strong commitment to customer service, wishing to work flexibly with exceptional time management skills, we invite you to apply and be part of our innovative and ambitious team.</p><p><br></p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>Some of your main responsibilities will include to, </p><ul>\n<li>Manage the Registration Officer team to provide registration services and ceremonies, making operational decisions and developing new processes and procedures.</li>\n<li>Assist the Ceremony Team Leader with marketing, communications and development strategies. </li>\n<li> Maintain effective relationships with licensed venues, Celebrants, other local authorities and professional organizations.</li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and County Council governance.</li>\n<li>Participate in the development and delivery of training within the team.</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to be an excellent communicator and able to prioritise a varied workload.  Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail will also be important.</p><p>You must be committed to delivering excellent customer service and communicate effectively amongst the team(s), stakeholders, regional and national local authorities.</p><p>We also need you to be able to:</p><ul>\n<li>Have proven experience in people management, including coaching, training and development of staff.</li>\n<li>Able to manage a complex workloads and respond flexibly to changing circumstances.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, both independently and as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Experience of using a range of ICT applications and digital platforms</li>\n</ul><p>For more information about this role please contact: Sam Jones, Ceremony Team Leader on 07977745105 or <a href=\"mailto:sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk\">sam.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Amy Durston, Registration Services Operations Manager on 07855061023 or amy.durston@staffordshire.gov.uk</p><p>It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place week commencing 21st April with the intention of interviews concluded week commencing 5th May 2025. </p><p>Don’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 us.</p><p><strong>Our Recruitment Process:</strong> We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.</p><p> </p><b>About Staffordshire County Council</b><br><p><strong>We are no ordinary county council:</strong></p><p><strong>Our Values:</strong></p><p>The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities</p><p>As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £37,035","publishDate":"2025-04-02T07:51:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-20T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5826d779-981a-4996-b8ce-7cc7c6e2325b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"637f476f-6bf0-419b-8cb1-6a133e01040c","title":"Libraries Area Manager","employer":"Staffordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stafford","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are looking for two Area Managers to help run library services in the north and south of the county. </p><p>The Area Manager role in the south of the county will also manage Prison Library Service contracts.</p><p>The Area Manager role in the north will also manage library transport, including the Mobile Library Service.</p><p>Staffordshire's Libraries are benefitting from a 5-year plan of investment to update them for local communities.</p><p>Both roles will be based in Stafford, but you will work across different areas.</p><p>You can work flexibly in this role.</p><b>Main Responsibilities</b><br><p>As part of the library management team you will:</p><p>1.Lead library services in a specific geographical area, responsible for:</p><ul>\n<li>Library staff and volunteers</li>\n<li>Library buildings</li>\n<li>Budgets and income targets</li>\n<li>Building partnerships and relationships</li>\n<li>Keeping Community Managed Libraries running</li>\n</ul><p>2.Keep the Library offer strong in communities by:</p><ul>\n<li>Managing contracts for Community Managed Libraries</li>\n<li>Supporting Community Managed Library partners and volunteers</li>\n<li>Helping Community Managed Libraries to grow and develop</li>\n<li>Finding funding and helping Community Managed Libraries to apply for funding</li>\n</ul><p>3.Work with the library management team on:</p><ul>\n<li>Customer and community engagement</li>\n<li>Community Managed Libraries</li>\n<li>Workforce planning and development</li>\n<li>Volunteers and Friends Groups</li>\n<li>Health and safety</li>\n<li>Planning and performance</li>\n<li>Income generation</li>\n<li>Universal Library Offers</li>\n</ul><p>4.Join professional initiatives locally, regionally and nationally</p><p> </p><b>The Ideal Candidate</b><br><p>We are looking for you to have, </p><ul>\n<li>A relevant degree or library qualification</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a library</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a service area at a senior level, including leading teams</li>\n<li>Strategic thinking, planning, and acting skills</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with partners and stakeholders.</li>\n</ul><p>We want a strong leader who is motivated, enthusiastic, organised, and can work under pressure.</p><p>“We’re happy to talk flexible working” </p><p><strong>Interviews will be held during the week commencing the 6 May 2025.</strong></p><p>Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? 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Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.</p><p>Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:</p><p><img alt=\"\" height=\"272\" src=\"https://staffscc-uploads-eu-west-2.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/63806fb8a56160f4aa0fa5dc8ac1debabf27234b.jpg\" width=\"700\"></p><p>We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.</p><p>We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. </p><p><strong>Our benefits:</strong></p><p>We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. </p><p>In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to <a href=\"https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/\">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a></p><p><strong>Our recruitment process:</strong></p><p>As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. 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