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You will have a critical role in the Council’s response to flooding events and long-term goal to provide sustainable housing growth. 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You should have: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>A real passion for teaching and learning. </li>\n<li>The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage behaviour. </li>\n<li>Evidence of sustained and measurable impact as a teacher. </li>\n<li>A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels. </li>\n<li>A willingness to be supportive of the faculty drive to enable all students to achieve their full potential. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>All completed application forms should be sent to the Human Resources department, via <a href=\"mailto:hr@brineleas.co.uk\">hr@brineleas.co.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To request a tour of the school, prior to the interview process, please contact Mrs Cally Quarterman, via <a href=\"mailto:cally.quarterman@brineleas.co.uk\">cally.quarterman@brineleas.co.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Brine Leas School and The Cornovii Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, references, and a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Further information and the online application form can be found on the school and trust websites: <a href=\"https://thecornoviitrust.org\">https://thecornoviitrust.org</a> and <a href=\"https://brineleas.co.uk\">https://brineleas.co.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Our people are at the heart of our success. We recognise that every school and every individual is of equal importance, we respect and have tolerance of all, and we ensure that everyone feels known, appreciated and valued.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, investing in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training programmes at every level.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will have opportunities to learn from colleagues who are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and committed education practitioners to support your development and career with the trust.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will have the autonomy to evolve your school’s vision, values, performance and culture, but you will never be alone, you will have continuous support from the wider trust.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will also have full access to our rewards package:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Learning and development</strong></p>\n<p>We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities including structured qualifications, and you will be able to access support, coaching and mentoring by senior members of staff from across the trust.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Competitive pension scheme</strong></p>\n<p>Teaching and School leadership staff are part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). You receive a guaranteed pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme, via a career average arrangement; benefits are accrued each year based on 1/57th of your pensionable salary including overtime.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Employee Assistance Programme </strong></p>\n<p>We have partnered with Legal and General to offer free and confidential to advice to our staff. This is available 24 hours, 7 days per week for you and your immediate family. Some of the services include support with family, financial information, legal advice, stress and anxiety, and bereavement. You will also have access to structured counselling sessions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Flexible working </strong></p>\n<p>We offer various flexible working arrangements, and all staff are encouraged to submit applications for flexible working to suit their individual circumstances.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel</strong></p>\n<p>Through our Legal and General EAP our staff have access to a wide range of offers and discounts on high street and supermarket shopping, leisure facilities such as cinema and gym, and travel options such as holidays and hotel stays.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Reduced gym membership at ‘The Barony’ fitness centre in Nantwich and an on-site staff gym at Brine Leas School.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Flu vaccinations</strong></p>\n<p>All staff have the option to access their annual flu vaccination via a local pharmacy.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPS-UPS","publishDate":"2025-04-30T07:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ecc1c6f1-0cc9-4446-b4dc-2ace24e20752.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4031911a-6cb7-41c4-88f4-d5a1e06a210c","title":"KS1 Teaching Assistant - John Gulson Primary School","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry","locationType":3,"description":"<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p><strong>John Gulson Primary School</strong></p><p><strong>George Street</strong></p><p><strong>Coventry</strong></p><p><strong>CV1 4HB</strong></p><p>John Gulson Primary School is wonderful school – we would love for you to come and join us!</p><p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised TA to join our journey to support teachers across KS1 ((Year 1 in particular),  running small group interventions, leading clubs, working within class to support children, as well as cover across the school.</p><p><strong>Work Pattern</strong></p><p>35 hours per week</p><p>39 weeks term time only</p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p><strong>The successful candidate will:</strong></p><p>•              Have TA Grade 3 qualification (or equivalent)</p><p>•              Be an excellent, energetic and focused classroom practitioner</p><p>•              Have high quality spoken and written English to ensure they are a role model to our children</p><p>•              Have excellent Maths and English skills (Grade C – or equivalent) at GCSE</p><p>•              Have experience of delivering Interventions in English, Phonics, Maths as well as Social & Emotional Interventions</p><p>•              Have the skills to develop oracy when leading the learning with a group or class of children</p><p>•              Have high expectations of all children in the areas of achievement and behaviour</p><p>•              Actively promote our vision and values</p><p>•              Have the ability to work proactively, using set objectives to plan and deliver activities to enable pupils to attain age related expectations and to exceed these in some instances</p><p>•              Effectively mark pupil work, using feedback and assessment tools where appropriate to ensure progress</p><p>•              Understand how children learn and recognise the abilities of different groups of pupils including more able and vulnerable groups of children</p><p>•              Be committed to developing children as independent learners</p><p>•              Be an excellent communicator and able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents</p><p>•              Work well as part of a team, demonstrating empathy, focus and commitment</p><p>We want to recruit people who are passionate about making a difference to children and want to challenge themselves to keep on improving. Our working relationships are positive, supportive and forward looking.</p><p><strong>In return we offer:</strong></p><p>•              A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.</p><p>•              Excellent professional development opportunities including opportunities to complete degrees and other professional qualifications</p><p>•              Calm and purposeful learning environments</p><p>•              Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best</p><p>•              Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community</p><p>•              A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school</p><p><strong>Visits to the school are encouraged. The Headteacher and SLT will be offering tours of the school on: </strong></p><p><strong>Tours of the school available on: </strong></p><p><strong>Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 8:30am</strong></p><p><strong>Thursday 8th May at 3pm</strong></p><p><strong>Wednesday 14th May at 3:30pm</strong></p><p><strong>Please contact the school office on 02476 227791 to book on to one of these. </strong></p><p>Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification</p><p>Or you can download the application pack and return completed direct to the school - <a href=\"mailto:L.Davis@JohGulson.coventry.sch.uk\">L.Davis@JohGulson.coventry.sch.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Closing date:   Sunday 18th May 2025</strong></p><p>Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. </p>\n\n<p>Our Values are:</p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>\n\t<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>\n\t<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>\n\t<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>\n\t<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>\n\t<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><img alt=\"The Image “Our Values” is an image of text. It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p>\n<b>What is the job role?</b><br><p>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Coventry’s growing Post 16 pathways to employment provision for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The team forms part of the Skills, Employment and Adult Education service and works alongside the Council’s SEND team - designed to improve the lives of young people with SEND, striving to provide better choice and control, good quality support and the opportunity to progress in life through a range of employment pathways.</p><p>As our Employment Link Officer, you will be responsible for leading on the ‘Step into Work’ programme for young people with an Education Health and Care Plan. You will lead on employer engagement, creating an extensive network of employers in order to develop a wide range of employment related opportunities for the learners.</p><p>You will work as an integrated member of the team alongside the programme managers, the Supported Internship Coordinator, Job Coaches and Learning Support Assistants. You will work closely with The Job Shop, SEND, our existing employer partners and a wide range of other partners to ensure that the opportunities you develop match the needs of the people we support.</p><p>You will manage and lead Job Coaches and Learning Support Assistants to ensure that the young people and our employers receive outstanding support and that any issues are addressed promptly and effectively.</p><p>You will play a key role in shaping the ‘Step into Work’ programme and our growing service, ensuring that we provide high-quality person-centred support for the learners in line with the Supported Employment Model.</p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).<br> </p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p>The right person for the role will be committed to equality and inclusion and fundamentally believe that everyone has the right to access employment regardless of their barriers. You will share the belief of the other programme managers that given the right opportunity and support, everyone can make a positive contribution and have a meaningful and fulfilling life.</p><p>You will have a passion for improving lives, be outgoing with exceptional interpersonal skills and have the ability to inspire and lead and manage others. You will be able to develop and sustain strong relationships and influence and negotiate opportunities. You will have excellent IT skills and be able to effectively communicate with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing. You will be responsible for recording programme data, writing reports and always looking for ways to shape and improve the service. You will have experience of working with employers and people of all levels to create opportunities, understanding the needs of employer and the business case for employing a diverse workforce.</p><p>You will have experience of safeguarding practices and will lead and support the Job Coaches and the Learning Support Assistants through the challenges of working with people who often have complex needs.</p><p>With an employment background, you will be working in a way that bridges the Council’s employment service with SEND education. You will thrive on new challenges, be self-motivated with a positive approach work. You will be adaptable and able to travel independently to a variety of locations. </p><p>This programme runs during the term time and therefore a commitment to the service delivery is expected. Annual leave during term time will be considered on an individual basis to ensure that we can deliver the service for our SEND communities. </p><p>For further information or to discuss the role please contact Hannah Rogers: Hannah.Rogers@coventry.gov.uk</p><p>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.</p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.</p>\n\n<p>To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.</p>\n\n<p>If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies\">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32654 - £38626","publishDate":"2025-04-30T07:42:02.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b38899ff-59f4-410e-8060-946f08dcb9c9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d5d365fb-1dde-4542-bff7-a224984703e3","title":"Prevent Training and Engagement Officer - 12 month FTC","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Mostly remote working","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><span>Prevent Training and Engagement Officer</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Fixed Term, Full Time</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>£27,514.50 to £32,370.00 Per Annum</span></strong></p><p><span><strong>Location: </strong>Chelmsford</span></p><p><span><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Sunday 18th May 2025 at 11.59pm</span></p><p><strong><span>Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months. There is the possibility this will be extended till the 31st of March 2027 but is dependent on confirmation of external funding.</span></strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Please note that this is a politically restricted role.</span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Interviews will be held on Friday 6th June 2025 at County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH.</span></p><p><span>Essex County Council (ECC) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the UK, serving a population of 1.5 million residents in the historic and beautiful county of Essex. ECC has an ambitious agenda for our county reflected in our strategy Everyone's Essex. </span></p><p><span><strong><span>The Opportunity</span></strong></span></p><p><span>As a Prevent Training & Engagement Officer at Essex County Council, this role will be based in the Council's Equalities and Partnerships Team which covers a range of challenging equalities and partnership issues of national and local importance, including community safety.</span></p><p><span>A core function of team is to lead on the work to prevent radicalisation, both internally and in partnership through our Prevent Delivery Group. This includes the development and implementation of local Prevent strategies, ensuring we meet the requirements for local authorities under the Prevent Duty and providing advice and guidance for colleagues across the council and partner organisations.</span></p><p><span>The team is also responsible for developing, delivering, and continuously improving training and engagement programs aimed at raising awareness of Prevent, radicalisation, and associated topics, as well as engaging with a wide range of audiences.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>The Role</span></strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking Prevent Training & Engagement Officer with strong Communication skills to:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Design, develop, and continuously review comprehensive training packages aimed at improving awareness of Prevent, radicalisation, and associated topics for a range of audiences.</span></li>\n<li><span>Deliver and administer a full training programme for staff internally, within partner organisations, and within community settings.</span></li>\n<li><span>Develop and deliver an engagement plan to work with and consult local communities across Essex to encourage a better understanding of Prevent and engage them in relevant Prevent activity.</span></li>\n<li><span>Build effective, collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners across Essex and the region.</span></li>\n<li><span>Work closely and collaboratively with all Local Authority Prevent Leads to identify gaps and priorities, share good practice, and support them to develop and update risk assessments.</span></li>\n<li><span>Support the development of project bids to be administered through the Preventing Radicalisation Initiative Fund and coordinate the delivery of these projects.</span></li>\n<li><span>Offer expert advice and assistance in the development and implementation of local Prevent strategies.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong><span>How we work</span></strong></span></p><p><span>This role is considered an 'anywhere worker' by Essex County Council and is predominantly a remote position. 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The role will also involve travel to other locations across the county and beyond to delivery training support different meetings as required.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>The Experience You Will Bring</span></strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Essential</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to convey complex problems in a clear compelling way, engage in debates and deliver training to a wide range of audiences.</span></li>\n<li><span>Recent experience of having worked in a political environment, skills in understanding and responding to different perspectives and taking a cross-organisational perspective.</span></li>\n<li><span>Significant experience of stakeholder/community engagement and developing strong working relationships both internally and with a wide range of partners</span></li>\n<li><span>A proven ability in the workplace to think creatively, identify gaps and priorities, problem solve, develop ideas from a range of sources and translate these ideas into actions. </span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong><span>Desirable</span></strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Knowledge of the Prevent Duty requirements for local authorities and the risks posed from extremist ideologies.</span></li>\n<li><span>Level 4/5 (foundation degree) or equivalent by experience.</span></li>\n<li><span>Experience of writing successful bids to external funding sources.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong><span>Please note that this is a politically restricted role</span></strong></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27514.50 - £32370.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension","publishDate":"2025-04-30T07:39:32.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T07:39:32.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ec629918-9d4d-4154-a785-9d32c410f855.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb8c7bbd-3cfb-4bc4-a672-30f9308d4426","title":"Grounds Maintenance Operative - Seasonal Fixed Term","employer":"Portsmouth City Council","department":"","location":"Portsmouth","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grounds Maintenance Operative (T3)</strong>- Seasonal Fixed term - until end of October 2025</p><p><strong>Salary: Band</strong>: 2, £23,656 - £24,027 p.a.</p><p>37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, but will be required to work some weekends.</p><p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p><p>The In-House Grounds Maintenance Operations Service is responsible for the maintenance of parks and open spaces, allotments, cemeteries, golf courses and semi-natural open space with assorted sports and play facilities within. The services also provides grounds maintenance services to Traded Services incorporating schools and social service locations. </p><p>Within this role you will be required to carry out the necessary works to ensure that the parks, gardens, open spaces, cemeteries and grass sports facilities are well maintained and kept tidy to a level of continuity for the residents, communities and visitors. </p><p>You will be involved in a range of ground maintenance duties which will include litter picking, planting shrubs, hedges, perennial and seasonal bedding, maintaining flower, shrub beds and hedges. You will also be required to inspect areas of land as required and maintain grass general amenity areas and grass sports areas using pedestrian and ride on mowing equipment. </p><p><strong>What you'll need to succeed</strong></p><p>We are looking for a reliable, flexible and self-motivated individual who is able to work under supervisory instruction and follow processes and procedures. 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Full training and uniform will be provided.</p><p><strong>Please read the job profile for the full details of this exciting opportunity. </strong></p><p><strong>About Portsmouth City Council</strong></p><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><p>Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.</p><p></p><p>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href=\"https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/\">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Application process:</strong></p><p><br><strong>How to apply:</strong> Please read the full job profile (click here) for further details on the post and remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the profile. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. </p><p><br>We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing:</strong> 14 May 2025</p><p><br></p><p>We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.</p><p>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.</p><p><strong>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk\">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,656 - £24,027 p.a","publishDate":"2025-04-30T07:23:55.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/df78bebd-ec7c-491e-b7c5-fda53995eb9e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e38f4ccb-fe59-4434-b855-b63008a46a93","title":"Tree Inspector","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong> </strong>There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p><strong>Tree Inspector</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>\n<p>As a Tree Inspector, you'll play a vital role in keeping Wirral's trees safe, healthy, and thriving. From conducting regular safety inspections to contributing to planting initiatives and strategy development, this is a varied role where you can make a real impact.</p>\n<p>You will work closely with our Tree Risk Management Team to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct cyclical inspections of trees for safety and stability.</li>\n<li>Record tree attributes and recommend maintenance works.</li>\n<li>Support the development of tree management policies and strategies.</li>\n<li>Communicate with residents and interest groups regarding tree maintenance.</li>\n<li>Monitor tree works quality and ensure compliance with standards.</li>\n<li>Contribute to afforestation targets and improvement projects.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About the candidate: </strong></p>\n<p>We would like to hear from you if you have the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 4 in Arboriculture</li>\n<li>Full, clean driving licence</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of BS 3998 and tree-related legislation</li>\n<li>Experience using tree inventory and GIS systems</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and time management skills</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Desirable:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of bat/protected species legislation</li>\n<li>Experience in local government</li>\n</ul>\n<p>At Wirral Council, we're proud of our ambitious tree strategy and the role trees play in our borough's future. As part of our team, you'll help shape our landscape for generations to come, all while working in a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking environment.</p>\n<p>This role involves site visits across the borough and occasional weekend work. A willingness to work flexibly and independently is key.</p>\n<p>Join us in making a positive impact on our environment and community. Apply now to become a vital part of our tree management team!</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to be held on Wednesday 28<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Nicola Wallbank on email <a href=\"mailto:nicolawallbank@wirral.gov.uk\">nicolawallbank@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If your skills, knowledge, or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.</p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><sup><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.</em></sup></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,235 - £37,938 plus benefits.","publishDate":"2025-04-30T07:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/144e2fc0-9d4d-47fb-84dc-d32b1084bf94.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c7faa7c1-0df0-4453-a8dd-ab44ee898fff","title":"Environmental Protection Officer - Pollution Control","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.<br><br>Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br>We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.<br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.<br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> As an Environmental Protection Officer, you will be part of a small Pollution Control team delivering a range of statutory environmental functions for the Shared Regulatory Service across Kingston and Sutton. This role requires a good understanding of a wide range of pollution control legislation as it applies to local authority duties primarily in land contamination assessment, commercial noise and nuisance investigation. <br><br> This role involves a range of case work and project, including commenting on planning applications, responding to and investigating pollution control complaints and providing general pollution control advice and guidance. Some experience in contaminated land and acoustics areas of work is highly desirable. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> As a member of our Pollution Control team , you will be part of a small team that delivers a range of Pollution Control enforcement and education functions across Kingston and Sutton. <br><br> The role requires a good understanding of land contamination and a working knowledge of Statutory Nuisance. Responsible for commenting on planning applications and investigating nuisance complaints from industrial and commercial sources, experience in acoustics and other related specialist areas of work is also desirable. <br><br> The team is committed and hard-working, involved in both proactive and reactive work across the specialist disciplines of the Team's remit. However as part of our agile workplace there may also be an opportunity, for the right candidate,to experience the wider work of the service . <br><br> We are able to offer a series of unique, fulfilling and exciting challenges in a dynamic working environment where quick thinking, innovation and creativity is needed just as much as the energy and desire to get things done. <br><br> We are seeking someone with wide experience of the Pollution Control discipline. We would like to hear from you if you are an Environmental Health professional or graduate in a related subject and can demonstrate experience of assessing and commenting upon land contamination assessments and investigating statutory nuisance complaints from commercial and industrial sources. <br><br> A s part of our team, you will benefit from a commitment to your professional and personal development. You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of cases and projects, enabling you to develop your learning and experience. <br><br>Our Offer to You : <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton </li>\n<li> Flexible and agile working arrangements </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-04-30T03:01:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c18c34e4-d76a-4545-a706-c3c8c967b42a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d75e7c0a-23ff-41f0-924e-a6ada4389924","title":"Environmental Protection Officer - Pollution Control","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>Joining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.<br><br>Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. <br><br>We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.<br><br>There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.<br><br>You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.<br><br>Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan \"Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together\", that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.<br><br>Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan \"Ambitious for Sutton\", that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> As an Environmental Protection Officer, you will be part of a small Pollution Control team delivering a range of statutory environmental functions for the Shared Regulatory Service across Kingston and Sutton. This role requires a good understanding of a wide range of pollution control legislation as it applies to local authority duties primarily in land contamination assessment, commercial noise and nuisance investigation. <br><br> This role involves a range of case work and project, including commenting on planning applications, responding to and investigating pollution control complaints and providing general pollution control advice and guidance. Some experience in contaminated land and acoustics areas of work is highly desirable. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> As a member of our Pollution Control team , you will be part of a small team that delivers a range of Pollution Control enforcement and education functions across Kingston and Sutton. <br><br> The role requires a good understanding of land contamination and a working knowledge of Statutory Nuisance. Responsible for commenting on planning applications and investigating nuisance complaints from industrial and commercial sources, experience in acoustics and other related specialist areas of work is also desirable. <br><br> The team is committed and hard-working, involved in both proactive and reactive work across the specialist disciplines of the Team's remit. However as part of our agile workplace there may also be an opportunity, for the right candidate,to experience the wider work of the service . <br><br> We are able to offer a series of unique, fulfilling and exciting challenges in a dynamic working environment where quick thinking, innovation and creativity is needed just as much as the energy and desire to get things done. <br><br> We are seeking someone with wide experience of the Pollution Control discipline. We would like to hear from you if you are an Environmental Health professional or graduate in a related subject and can demonstrate experience of assessing and commenting upon land contamination assessments and investigating statutory nuisance complaints from commercial and industrial sources. <br><br> A s part of our team, you will benefit from a commitment to your professional and personal development. You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of cases and projects, enabling you to develop your learning and experience. <br><br>Our Offer to You : <br> As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. <br><br> In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation. <br><br> Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li> Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton </li>\n<li> Flexible and agile working arrangements </li>\n<li> Comprehensive learning and development programme </li>\n<li> Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres </li>\n<li> Interest free season ticket loans </li>\n<li> Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme </li>\n<li> Zip car scheme </li>\n<li> Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses </li>\n<li> Confidential wellbeing and counselling support </li>\n<li> Subsidised gym membership </li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br> We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living. <br><br> The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-04-30T03:01:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/42234fd1-0cde-4d26-bc9d-93ee430d7923.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"77e704bd-99a4-4fda-bb2b-4a481a208940","title":"Occupational Therapist - ASC","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Fixed Term for 2 years</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 2 years. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our supportive and growing team in Adult Social Care where you will be working to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs.<br><br>You will be working in a Strengths Based way enabling people to:<br>• Have dignity, choice and control in their lives<br>• Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives<br>• Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community<br>• Identify the support they need in order to achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them.<br><br>This role will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the independence of adults and older people in our diverse community. Using a strengths based approach, the emphasis is on promoting enablement and reablement to empower people to live as independently as they can for as long as they can. You will complete a variety of assessments and interventions to overcome occupational barriers using new techniques and technologies, moving and handling skills, specialist equipment, and environmental adaptations.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>We are looking for someone who will be self-motivated, positive, flexible and innovative. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and promote the benefits of working as one multi-disciplinary team across health and social care.<br> <br>You'll need to be organised and be able to make professional judgements while working with a variety of complex and challenging cases. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain quality records and write clear, concise reports.<br> <br>You'll have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing Social Care, Housing, and Health & Safety, and how to interpret this in a modern context including personalisation, eligibility criteria, safeguarding and mental capacity.<br> <br>As a qualified Occupational Therapist you will hold professional registration, and have experience in health and social care and as well as experience of partnership and inter-agency working.<br> <br>If you think you could become an asset to the team, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\n<strong>Training and support: </strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong> includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong> great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong> One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-30T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7c34b963-23e3-48fb-8a47-9efcbfbe7495.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"87150217-fad5-4a94-b325-3c481186b233","title":"Trading Standards Enforcement Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £32,115 - £37,938 a year plus £963 Essential Car User Allowance a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>We're looking for a skilled and motivated Trading Standards Enforcement Officer to join our team in a role that's both rewarding and impactful. You will be working across a range of enforcement area including unfair trading, intellectual property, vapes and tobacco and product safety<br> <br>Your responsibilities will involve support and undertaking investigations, whether complaint led, project work or intelligence led, taking enforcement action and preparing cases for consideration by legal services.<br> <br>You'll be able to handle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and stay focused on achieving high standards. This role will give you the chance to engage with critical issues, stay informed on current Trading Standards legislation, and contribute to making a difference in your community.<br><br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You will hold a relevant TSQF qualification such as the Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate, CSCATS or DCA and have a good understanding a range of Trading Standards legislation and the ability to understand and interpret legislation and relevant guidance. You will also demonstrate that you understand both local, regional and national priorities. You will be able to interact effectively with business and the public and be confident when exercising statutory powers to ensure that those businesses are compliant, including preparing documents for court action where necessary.<br> <br>You will be a team player, working with other offices in Trading Standards, across the council and where necessary with other local authorities, participating in cross border project work and regional groups as required as the representative of Luton.<br> <br>You're experienced in balancing deadlines and meeting targets, and you know how to stay organised under pressure. A solid understanding of equality issues and their impact on different ethnic groups in the community is important, and proficiency in MS Office products is a must.<br> <br>If you're passionate about making a real difference and have the drive to succeed in a role that challenges you, we'd love to hear from you! This is a great opportunity to grow in a supportive environment where your skills are valued.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 32,115.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-30T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a661022d-4337-4d5b-b480-d0aa43be4f0b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b7c773eb-0eb9-4d0a-83bb-54ffafb59cf2","title":"Fleet Inventory Controller","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Fleet Transport, Central Depot, Kingsway, Luton, LU4 8AU","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £29,093 - £31,586 a year</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br> This role is centered on ensuring smooth operations within a motor vehicle maintenance environment. You will be responsible for procurement and stock control, working with electronic stores procurement systems, and managing materials effectively. Your work will involve technical oversight, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the efficient functioning of the team. <br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You bring hands-on experience in motor vehicle maintenance, along with a strong understanding of procurement and stock procedures. You're confident using electronic procurement systems and have technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and parts. A qualification in motor vehicle maintenance, such as City & Guilds, or equivalent experience makes you a perfect fit.<br> <br>You excel in communication, whether it's in writing, over the phone, or face-to-face, and you have a customer-focused approach. Your numeracy skills enable you to manage budgets effectively, and you thrive when working on your own initiative. A full UK driving license is essential to succeed in this role.<br> <br> his is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 29,093.00 - 31,586.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-30T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c1bdb8a1-4ff8-495e-9a34-05d3ecc97d73.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e367e6e7-005e-4997-91e2-514a779c2f6b","title":"Education Officer: Youth Partnership Service / Inclusion and Alternative Provision Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £47,170 - £51,425 a year plus 3 SPAs</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year</strong><br> <br>We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people at risk-someone who understands the complexities of exclusion, exploitation, anti-social behaviour, and the youth justice system, and wants to make a genuine difference. This role focuses on early intervention and inclusive practice, working closely with schools, families, and partner agencies to help pupils at risk of disengagement or offending get back on track.<br> <br>Every day brings new challenges. One moment you'll be designing a bespoke support plan for a young person on the brink of permanent exclusion, and the next you'll be leading a training session to build staff confidence in working with vulnerable pupils. You'll work as part of a multi-agency network, driving forward collaborative solutions that safeguard children and improve their life chances. It's a role that's as strategic as it is hands-on, and the impact is real.<br> <br>Your insight will also shape local policy and service development. Whether it's contributing to borough-wide inclusion strategies or analysing performance data to identify gaps, you'll play a crucial role in creating a system that works better for everyone-especially those most often left behind.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You've worked with young people who are hard to engage-those at risk of gang affiliation, substance misuse, or who are already showing signs of entering the youth justice system. You know how to build trust with families, how to work in challenging circumstances, and how to remain calm and decisive when safeguarding is at stake.<br> <br>You bring experience from the classroom, from pastoral teams, or from specialist education support services, and you've developed a solid understanding of SEND and the SEN Code of Practice. You've delivered training, worked across systems, and understand how to navigate the often complex network of services that surround a young person in need.<br> <br>You're analytical, articulate and strategic. You know how to turn a complicated situation into a clear plan, and you communicate with empathy, authority and clarity. You're committed to equity, you understand disproportionality in education and justice outcomes, and you want to play a key role in closing those gaps.<br> <br>Most of all, you're someone who sees potential where others see problems-and you're ready to do the work to unlock it.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 47,170.00 - 51,425.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-30T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2de1f9bb-1e48-4077-87c7-58de78601f48.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"53d59bd4-5a4d-4218-ba4c-d46cbc8cdc93","title":"Assistant Highway Network Officer","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council's Highway Network Management Team manages the coordination of activities on the highway, whether Utility company or Council own works, new construction developments, domestic/commercial vehicle dropped kerbs, events (affecting/on the highway) or other licensable highway activities such as skips, scaffolding, our focus is to make a positive primarily to actively co-ordinate activities, we also enforce legislation relating to utility company works, protect highway infrastructure, check the safety actively deal with congestion.<br><br>This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and variety in a highway environment, providing technical and administrative functions across the service area supporting an experienced Highway Network Management team.<br><br>Career progression to level 4 of (Highway Network Officer) will be dependent upon managerial assessment of competence and independent working.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br> <br><ul> <li>Inspections and/or monitoring of activities such as street works permits, licences, events on/affecting the Highway Network</li> <li>Handling internal/external enquiries and preparing written replies</li> <li>Becoming proficient in using appropriate ICT systems including (but not limited to) supporting Team inbox's, network disruption and unplanned events, permitting/licensable activities and temporary traffic regulation orders</li> <li>Maintaining records, analysing and interpreting data/information including but not limited to, electronic systems/software relating to highway permitting, licences, mapping, GIS, traffic regulation orders</li> <li>Processing, reviewing and/or issuing documents to statutory organisations, third parties and where required assist with enforcement activities through issuing advice, warnings, notices, fixed penalty notices</li> <li>Supporting the team with communication through various channels</li> <li>Provide cover for other staff during periods of absence</li> <li>Carrying out administrative functions such as organising and preparing minutes of meetings</li> </ul><strong>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.</strong><br><br><strong>This position is currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closed by 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-Super-Mare or within North Somerset.</strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br><br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<br><br><ul> <li><strong>Flexible Worker</strong></li> <ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul> </ul> <br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who has a good understanding of some of the challenges faced relating to activities/works on the highway, along with a proven ability to manage and maintain professional relationships with all types of internal and external stakeholders, and who possess the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>English and Maths GCSE Grades (A*-C) or equivalent</li> </ul> <ul> <li>level 2 in literacy and numeracy</li> </ul> <ul> <li>level 2 units or equivalent practical work experience to achieve the qualification in skills relating to the service area</li> <li>A full valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel</li> <li>Great communication skills</li> <li>Able to work effectively as part of a team</li> <li>A flexible and adaptable approach supporting colleagues and others</li> <li>Present evidence clearly and confidently</li> <li>Ability to travel to sites throughout North Somerset</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>A basic temporary traffic management qualification</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, creating a workplace built on great teamwork.<br><br>We offer:<br> <br> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Career progression (level 4) (managerial assessment)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our<br> <br> <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. To enable us to shortlist in a fair and unbiased way, it is essential that you provide us with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or exceed the criteria outlined for this role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Paul Watkins</strong>, <strong>Highway Network & Traffic Manager</strong>, at <strong>paul.watkins@n-somerset.gov.uk</strong> <br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong>Interview Date: </strong>Anticipated to be Monday 19 May 2025.<br><br><strong>Please note: </strong>We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. <br><br>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3\\/Level 4 (Career Grade) :- £24,790 - £27,269 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/40166ffe-552f-46de-8328-a6ec444d0c7b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"863c14e2-10a3-41ea-ba4b-c51e2a62cf96","title":"Senior Social Worker, Family Support & Safeguarding, Children's Services","employer":"North Somerset Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About Us</strong><br> <br>North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br> <br>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Family Support and Safeguarding Team. The Family Support and Safeguarding Team are responsible for supporting children and families to thrive, overcoming challenges, and ensuring children's safety, with a focus on strengthening family relationships and improving outcomes through a creative, strengths-based approach.<br><br><strong>This is a permanent position with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.</strong><br><br>In this role, you will provide expert guidance, support, and continuous development to your colleagues. While you'll manage a smaller caseload to focus on mentoring, your impact will be far-reaching as you shape best practices and support the most vulnerable families.<br><br>As a Senior Social Worker, you'll play a key role in direct service delivery, offering technical support and professional consultation. You'll also take on leadership responsibilities, providing direction and acting as a role model within the team.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Provide expert advice and guidance to team members.</li> <li>Step in for the team manager when needed.</li> <li>Lead on specific cases, supporting families with complex needs.</li> <li>Supervise and support the professional development of other team members<strong>.</strong>\n</li> </ul> <br> <br><strong>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. </strong><br><br><strong>Work Style</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.<br><br>This role falls into the category of <strong> Flexible Worker</strong> which means you can expect to work in the following way:<br> <br> <ul> <li>2-3 days in the office</li> <li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li> <li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>About You</strong><br> <br>We are looking for an individual who is passionate about social work, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong><ul> <li>A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, driven by a passion for improving outcomes for children and their families through a strengths-based approach.</li> <li>Well-versed in relevant childcare legislation, including 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' and fostering regulations.</li> <li>Skilled at building effective, trust-based relationships with children, young people, and their families.</li> <li>Committed to developing purposeful, outcome-focused relationships with families, based on mutual respect and partnership.</li> </ul><br> <br><strong>What We Offer</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Local Government Pension</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development</li> <li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li> <li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li> <li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li> </ul> <br> <br>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <strong>Benefits booklet</strong> .<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> <br>If you share our <strong>vision and values</strong> and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the <strong>apply online</strong> button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.<br><br><strong>Contact Information</strong><br> <br>For further information about the role, please contact <strong>Shelley Caldwell, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding, on 07824 085762.</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br> <br>As a <strong>Disability Confident Leader</strong>, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.<br><br><strong> Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role. </strong><br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br> <br>At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. 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Social Worker

City of London

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£47,620 - £53,310 per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting

City of London (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Seeking an experienced social worker to join a small Adult Social Care team in City of London, focusing on improving residents' outcomes and wellbeing.

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Strategy, Policy and Research Team Leader (Sustainable Transport and Highways)

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

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£43,693 - £49,764

Stopford House, Piccadilly, Stockport (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Transport Strategy, Policy, and Research Team Leader role at Stockport Council involves developing sustainable transport solutions, policies, and strategies.

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Enforcement Assistant

Oxfordshire County Council

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£25992 - £28163 per annum

Oxfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Oxfordshire Trading Standards seeks an Enforcement Assistant to support the team with administrative tasks, communication, and operational functions.

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Compliance Manager

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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£36,124 - £39,513 (pending job evaluation) with a market supplement of £9,594 - £10,251 per annum.

Yarmouth (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Seeking a Compliance Manager to lead a team ensuring safety and legislative compliance in a diverse property portfolio for a local authority.

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Flood & Water Project Officer - Sustainable Drainage

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 + £2,758 market enhanced payment progressing to £36,124 + £3,389 market enhanced payment per annum + one-off £3000 welcome payment terms apply

Countywide (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Mid-level position in SuDS and Watercourses Team at Hertfordshire County Council. Responsibilities include flood risk management and sustainable drainage advice.

Classroom Teacher

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools

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Main Scale/Upper depending on experience

Woodlands Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 7 minutes ago

Temporary Teacher of P.E

Brine Leas School

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MPS-UPS

Brine Leas School (On-Site)

Posted 14 minutes ago

KS1 Teaching Assistant - John Gulson Primary School

Coventry City Council

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£24,404 - £25,584 per annum, pro rata to hours/weeks worked

Coventry (On-Site)

Posted 21 minutes ago

Employment Link Officer - SEND

Coventry City Council

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£32654 - £38626

Southfields Old School, Coventry (On-Site)

Posted 25 minutes ago

Prevent Training and Engagement Officer - 12 month FTC

Essex County Council

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£27514.50 - £32370.00 per annum + + 26 Days Leave & Local Gov Pension

Mostly remote working (On-Site)

Posted 28 minutes ago

Closing in 1 day

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Seasonal Fixed Term

Portsmouth City Council

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£23,656 - £24,027 p.a

Portsmouth (On-Site)

Posted 43 minutes ago

Tree Inspector

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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£35,235 - £37,938 plus benefits.

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square (Hybrid)

Posted 1 hour ago

Environmental Protection Officer - Pollution Control

London Borough of Sutton

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£40,755 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Environmental Protection Officer - Pollution Control

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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£40,755 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 5 hours ago

Occupational Therapist - ASC

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Arndale House (On-Site)

Posted 6 hours ago

Trading Standards Enforcement Officer

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 32,115.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 6 hours ago

Fleet Inventory Controller

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 29,093.00 - 31,586.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Fleet Transport, Central Depot, Kingsway, Luton, LU4 8AU (On-Site)

Posted 6 hours ago

Education Officer: Youth Partnership Service / Inclusion and Alternative Provision Team

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 47,170.00 - 51,425.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 6 hours ago

Assistant Highway Network Officer

North Somerset Council

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Level 3\/Level 4 (Career Grade) :- £24,790 - £27,269 per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 8 hours ago

Senior Social Worker, Family Support & Safeguarding, Children's Services

North Somerset Council

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Level 9:- £41,511 - £46,731 per annum

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 8 hours ago

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