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Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleEnvironmental Health Officer (EHO) / Senior Health Protection Officer (SHPO) / Trainee EHO/SHPO Salary EHO/SHPO £42,839 - £46,142 Trainee EHO/SHPO £34,434 – 36,363 1 x Full Time (37 hours) We are looking for qualified and experienced officers with EHRB or CIEH registration or those newly qualified who need support to meet the CIEH registration requirements. We invite applications from those with the Environmental Health Degree or Higher Certificate in Food Control.What will you be doing?As a qualified officer you will be responsible for statutory duties, including inspection and enforcement of food safety and health and safety and the investigation of food and health and safety complaints, accident investigations, infectious diseases and food poisoning outbreaks. As a trainee you will be supported to carry out your practical training in line with CIEH requirements assisting colleagues to develop your knowledge and experience. About youWe are looking for innovative, enthusiastic and confident individuals with drive and determination to join our Health Protection Team. You must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision. The post will be working across the whole of North Northamptonshire. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Samantha Edmunds, Health Protection Manager, on <a href="mailto:samantha.edmunds@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.edmunds@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> or 01832 742030. Closing date – 5pm Wednesday 15th October 





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Environmental Health Officer/Trainee (EHO) or Senior Heath Protection Officer/Trainee (SHPO)

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleHealth Protection Officer Salary £38,220 – 40,777 1 x Full Time (37 hours) We are looking for qualified and experienced officers with EHRB or CIEH registration. We invite applications from those with the Higher/Ordinary Certificate in Food Premises Inspection. What will you be doing?As a qualified officer you will be responsible for statutory duties, including inspection and enforcement of food safety and health and safety and the investigation of food and health and safety complaints, accident investigations, infectious diseases and food poisoning outbreaks. About youWe are looking for innovative, enthusiastic and confident individuals with drive and determination to join our Health Protection Team. You must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision. The post will be working across the whole of North Northamptonshire. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Samantha Edmunds, Health Protection Manager, on <a href="mailto:samantha.edmunds@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.edmunds@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> or 01832 742030. Closing date – 5pm Wednesday 15th October 





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Health Protection Officer

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleWe are looking to recruit an Inclusion Officer for the Education Inclusion &amp; Partnership Team within North Northamptonshire Council. You would be joining a highly motivated, committed team which has been brought together from a wide range of experiences to ensure pupils have full access to and are safe in education and to support access to education and positive educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. The role of Inclusion Officer involves working closely with schools and families, alongside other partners, to support children and young people to ensure they have access to their full educational entitlement and achieve positive outcomes. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community we serve. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates diversity as we know our greatest strengths are the people who make up our team. We want talented, ambitious and passionate people like you to come and take on this challenging and rewarding role. With excellent oral and written communication skills, you will be a clear thinker and outcome focussed. Collaborative multi-agency working is key to this role alongside being resilient and determined. For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Recruiting Manager, Ryan Jarvis: <a href="mailto:eesadmin.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">eesadmin.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> What will you be doing?<ol><li>To work within the Education Inclusion Partnership Team for vulnerable children and young people as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, to challenge and support schools across the County to ensure they are fulfilling their educational responsibilities by following statutory guidelines.</li><li>Champion the needs and aspirations of vulnerable children and young people in ensuring they receive a high-quality education enabling them to fulfil their potential and achieve economic wellbeing, by working directly with the young person, family and schools in a range of settings.</li><li>Have a good understanding of the statutory guidelines outlined by the Government in advice to parents and schools around Elective Home Education, Permanent Exclusion, CME, and Attendance. </li><li>Work with schools and settings to ensure that alternative educational provision fulfils statutory entitlements and is relevant to the needs, interests and aspirations of pupils disengaging from school and or at risk of permanent exclusion.</li><li>Work with the Education Inclusion Partnership Service Manager and Team managers to ensure that no school or setting is at risk of not fulfilling their statutory obligations in relation to the education of vulnerable children and young people. </li><li><a>Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, </a>ensuring records are kept in line with service expectations and agreed operational policy, practice, and procedures. This includes Preparing legal documentation for presentation at Magistrates Court. </li><li>Undertake home visits to families, parents, carers independently and use personal judgement on regularity.</li><li>Support in the training, induction, mentoring and shadowing of new members of staff.</li><li>To attend multi agency meetings as and when required e.g., Team Around the Family Meetings, Assessment Meetings, and Early Help Meetings.</li><li>Have regard for the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and other relevant legislation. </li></ol>About youEquivalent to “A” Level or NVQ 3Continuous Professional Development across a range of courses undertaken to inform practise.Awareness and understanding of safeguarding procedures in relation to a variety of settings.Relevant Legislation and Guidance relating to Electively Home Educated Children, Children Missing from Education, School Attendance, Exclusion and SEND.Ability to understand and interpret data in the areas of exclusion, attendance, CME and EHE to support schools, parents/carers, and professionals.Experience of working with children, young people and families within social care, education, or health settings.Experience of team working, contributing to team development, team planning and decision making.Previous experience of working in a school or working closely with schools to ensure the needs of pupils are met.Ability to write reports to a high standard that demonstrates accuracy, professionalism, and depth of knowledge.Organisational skills to manage a case load, prioritise tasks and manage a diary range of responsibilities with competing demands.Interpersonal skills to be able to mediate with schools and families, colleagues, and a range of professionals.Information Technology ability across a range of software to input data, analyse data and maintain case records.If this is a customer-facing role, spoken English fluency must be included here (refer to the guidance for managers on the English Fluency duty).Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.





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Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills</li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleWe are looking for a Social Worker with extensive experience in Child Protection Services. At the MASH, we are a dynamic and energetic team dedicated to providing timely and appropriate services to children, young people, and families in our community. Our work is diverse and engaging, involving extensive multi-agency collaboration, often under tight deadlines. We focus on making swift, informed decisions to safeguard children and young people, ensuring their welfare needs are met in accordance with the Working Together guidelines. The nature of our work allows us to witness positive outcomes for children quickly.You will be joining a highly effective and supportive team which is made up of both social care qualified and alternatively qualified staff. We are co-located with Health, Police, Adult Social Care, Early Help and Education colleagues, as well as a number of virtual partners. The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is based at the Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon. We pride ourselves on providing all workers in the MASH with a friendly, safe, and supportive environment to work in. This is a hybrid post with required days in the office and other days working from home. If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply! Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This role will be required to work from a police building and therefore this post will be subject to the outcome of a Police vetting check.What will you be doing?As a MASH Social Worker, you will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills to connect with families, partner agencies and internal colleagues. You'll be able to identify levels of risk and need against the threshold document to determine right services at the right time. You will analyse risk levels daily, ensuring swift and effective safeguarding measures are put in place for children and young people, in line with child protection policies and procedures, swiftly escalating concerns to management when necessary. Your assessments will identify and respond to needs, building on family strengths and leading to clear outcomes through SMART planning. You'll forge empowering relationships with age-appropriate young people, their families and professionals linked with them to facilitate change and improved outcomes for children and young people.About youYou will demonstrate your expertise in all aspects of safeguarding children in accordance with statutory legislation, with a solid understanding of threshold application. Your experience will include completing child and family assessments, S47 investigations, ICPC reports, court reports, and conducting joint safeguarding work with police and other professionals. You will have been involved in Child Protection planning, Child in Need plans, and childcare plans.Additionally, you will possess a thorough knowledge of the impact of adverse childhood experiences, domestic abuse, exploitation, missing children, homelessness, neglect, and all forms of harm.You must: • Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration • Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK





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Children's Social Worker – Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.In addition, for this role you can expect:<ul><li>Up to 20% market factor applied to advertised salary (subject to experience and performance at interview)</li><li>Up to £8K relocation sum (subject to terms and conditions)</li></ul>About the roleThis role is a key part of our Contracts and Commissioning Team within the Project Delivery Service, which is part of the Highways and Transport Directorate. As the NEC Commercial Manager, you will lead the Commercial Team and be responsible for the commercial career progression/development of our people in Highways and Transport.You will be responsible for commercial support for the delivery of a range of highways services and ensure we meet the requirements of the County Council and other clients whilst demonstrating value for money.What will you be doing?You will be supporting the Group Manager Contracts and Commissioning and other managers within Place &amp; Sustainability in delivering the Council and Directorate’s objectives through joined-up service planning and the flexible use of resources. Managing NEC and PFI commercial processes delivering a Highways and Transport Services throughout Place and Sustainability Directorate.The team will work with wider teams within Project Delivery to ensure the day-to-day delivery of services achieve quality, cost and programme assurance. Achieving a high level of stakeholder satisfaction. You will interface with internal and external client teams throughout the council and external clients for third party works.As a team you will manage and provide professional advice on commercial issues and apply cost procedures related to procurement and delivery. Supporting the development of the commercial function throughout Highways and Transport. These posts are key to adopting an improved commercially focused culture.To find out more about our team visit, <a href="https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs" target="_blank">https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/highway-jobs</a>For an informal chat please contact Lisa Swannell Group Manager Contracts &amp; Commissioning <a href="mailto:lisa.swannell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.swannell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>To apply, please upload a document containing your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the essential criteria within the job specification. Ensure your covering letter to support your CV is no more than two pages.Applications are reviewed on a daily basis, please do not delay the submission of your application as this is a rolling advert and will be closed once a successful candidate has been found. <ul></ul>

NEC Commercial Manager 

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development</li><li>A relocation package of up to £8,000 (eligibility applies)</li><li>Scalable retention payments of up to £8850 over a 3 year period, starting after your first full year of employment </li><li>A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350</li><li>Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be</li></ul>For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.About the roleAre you an experienced Social Worker looking for the next step in your career? We're looking for Senior Practitioners to join us in the Children in Care Teams. These are countywide positions and we have offices at Awdry House in Wisbech, Noble House in Ely and Scott House in Huntingdon. The role is hybrid with a mix of office and home working.Our aim in Children in Care is to achieve permanence for children and young people who become Looked After and to ensure that they are in a home which meets their needs, reflects their right to safety and security, and encourage them to reach their full potential at every stage of their development. We encourage all Looked After children and young people to meet their full educational potential and to promote both their physical and mental health.If this sounds like an role that suits your skill set, we would love to hear from you! For more information, call Nathalie on 01223 475920 or email <a href="mailto:joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joinus@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>.This is a rolling campaign and we check applications daily, don’t wait to apply!Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.What will you be doing?Day-to-day responsibilities of a Senior Practitioner in Children in Care include:<ul><li>Provide leadership in high complex cases which involve risk, complexity and safety of children, young people, carers and families.</li><li>Provide written and verbal reports for a variety of settings, including court, that are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex evidence.</li><li>To lead, guide and direct Social Workers and Child Practitioners, supporting with their performance and development, including supervision.</li><li>Support in planning, allocation and review of cases.</li><li>Support with the recruitment and induction of staff.</li></ul>About youWe're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.You must:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration</li><li>Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description &amp; Person Specification.





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Senior Practitioner - Children in Care

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>About the roleWe are currently recruiting for a further Lead Reablement worker based full time (37 hours) in Fenland. The Reablement Service provides care at home to people aged 18 upwards. Support is delivered in an enabling way so that people can maximise their independence. Reablement support is a short term service.The Lead Reablement workers play a crucial role in supporting individuals transitioning towards independent living. They are the first point of contact for service users, working closely with Occupational Therapy teams and other health professionals to set personalized goals. These goals guide the service user through their journey until they achieve independence. Additionally, Lead Reablement workers act as key contacts, referring users to community support services and continuously monitoring their care throughout the reablement process.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Sam Hutchinson (<a href="mailto:samantha.hutchinson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.hutchinson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>), Ewa Apostolik (<a href="mailto:ewa.apostolik@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ewa.apostolik@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>) or Diana Billimore (<a href="mailto:diana.billimore@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">diana.billimore@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>). Appointment to these posts will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.What will you be doing?Our Lead Reablement workers support adults to maintain and regain independence while living at home.You will be responsible for agreeing goals with our service users and reviewing their progress, in their own homes. Most, but not all, of the people we provide service to are older adults who may have been unwell or are struggling to maintain their independence at home. You will work alongside Support Workers, with Social Workers and receive support from Occupational Therapists. About youWe treat all of our service users as individuals and put their needs at the heart of what we do. You will have some experience in this kind of work.You will need to have a proficient level of written and spoken English for the purposes of case recording as well as an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be overseeing Support workers in the community setting and liaising with many health professionals as well as our service users and their families.As a Lead Reablement worker you will need to have experience of supporting a person with care and support needs as well as knowledge around The Care Act and CQC requirements. You will be able todemonstrate strong skills in managing and prioritising a diverse caseload, ensuring timely and effective resolution of tasks in a fast-paced environment.You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as IT skills. It is expected that you will also have the ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the need for safety and confidentiality in the role.The role involves travel across Cambridgeshire, and so you will need access to a car, and have a full driving licence with business insurance.You will receive excellent training and supervision as part of an established and supportive team. There is a car lease scheme and we pay enhancements for weekend working. The service covers seven days and so there will be some weekend working. 





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Lead Reablement Worker

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleThe Economy and Climate Change team oversees the Climate Change and Environment programme, which aims to reduce our carbon emissions and protect the environment and support Cambridgeshire County Council’s mission to become a net zero organisation by 2030. We’re therefore looking for a passionate and technically skilled Climate Consents Officer to help us get there.In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert advice on carbon emissions and climate risk across major planning applications and infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure climate considerations are embedded in everything we do from policy development to project delivery.This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team working across a number of Council's functions. If you are looking to make a real impact in a forward-thinking local authority committed to climate leadership and innovation, this could be a great role for youOur office base is Sackville House, Cambourne, with flexibility to work in alternative Council office locations, as well as homeworking. The post is fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of being extended / made permanent.For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emily Bolton, Climate Crisis Strategy Manager at <a href="mailto:emily.bolton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">emily.bolton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a>In person interviews will be held on Fri 10 October at Sunley House, Papworth Everard.What will you be doing?As a Climate Consents Officer you will lead technical reviews of planning applications, including NSIPs and TWAOs, ensuring carbon and climate impacts are fully assessed. You will provide strategic carbon advice across the Council, influencing projects, policies, and strategies.Managing and delivering climate-related projects aligned with our Climate Change and Environment Strategy will be a key part of the role along with contributing to the Council’s Climate Training Programme, including Carbon Literacy Training.You will be required to support with funding bids and help shape innovative, evidence-based climate initiatives.About youTo be successful in this role we are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities- <ul><li>A degree level qualification in a subject relating to Environment, Sustainable Development, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable).</li><li>Strong knowledge of carbon accounting, climate legislation, and environmental impact assessments.</li><li>Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.</li></ul>For a full list of the requirements of the role, please review the Job Description &amp; Person Specification. 





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Climate Consents Officer

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleAre you looking for a new challenge?The Licensing Administration Team are looking for a proactive and organised individuals to join us as a Licensing Administration Service Support Officer. In this important role, you will provide administrative and operational support for the delivery of licensing services including alcohol and entertainment licence applications and consultations, street trading, animal welfare, charitable collections and cosmetic procedures applications processing.Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be required to attend an interview and complete a short task.The position will be a hybrid of office and remote working.For informal enquiries, please contact Karen Wills (Licensing Administration Team Leader) via email at <a href="mailto:karen.wills@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.wills@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> (Monday to Thursday only).What will you be doing?The Licensing Administration Services Support Officer works within regulatory frameworks to provide timely and accurate advice and guidance to applicants, licence holders and to the wider public. You'll have an eye for detail and the ability to understand and apply the regulatory frameworks in which the team operates. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, you'll also process applications and input supporting information on the team's licensing database (Uniform). Working with colleagues across the wider licensing and environmental health teams, you'll also liaise with statutory authorities, town and parish councils and other stakeholders involved in licensing to deliver high-quality services which impact on our local communities. Please refer to the attached job description for full details of job responsibilities.About youSuccessful applicants will have excellent communication skills and be detailed orientated and comfortable working within a regulatory framework of rules and procedures. You'll be able to evidence you have worked as an effective team member and can provide excellent customer service.Please refer to the attached person specification for full details of the essential and desirable qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for this role.





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Licensing Administration Service Support Officer 

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a person to join our team at North Northamptonshire Council . If you love working outdoors and are willing to learn a range of skills, this could be an excellent opportunity for you, apply now and become a valued member of the Grounds Arboriculture Services Team.The successful applicants MUST HAVE A FULL UK Driving Licence and be able to drive a company van to and from different locations within NNC. Applicants must also have previous experience in all aspects of Arb works, possess NPTC competencies CS30,31,32,36,38,39,40,41, the ability to work at height and operate machinery safely.The role is currently based out of the Kettering depot however the role may be deployed across the area of operations in Kettering, Wellingborough or Corby and the successful applicant may need to work out of any of these areas as a primary base.What will you be doing?Duties will includeTree worksClimbingOperating MachineryDigging with hand tools Strimming/Grass Cutting/Shovelling soil Manual Labour / Ground worksLitter pickingWeed sprayingDrivingUsing hand tools Planting treesAbout youCandidates will require previous Arb experienceWe operate in all weathers (rain or shine!) so you must be happy to work outdoors · This role can be physically demanding and will include lifting and carrying heavy equipment · Good communication skills as you will be liaising with our customers as well as internal members of staff and members of the public · You should have an interest in grounds maintenance or a willingness to learn new things · You should be willing to try your hand at other jobs within the service, as some flexibility would be desirableFULL UK DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED





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Arborist 

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleThis role will work as part of the Digital team to develop, manage, and support web systems and applications within North Northamptonshire Council, ensuring high-quality digital solutions that meet user needs and align with strategic objectives.<h4>Principal responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Lead and manage web development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the set objectives.</li><li>Design, develop, and maintain the corporate website, and other online platforms.</li><li>Collaborate with service owners, content designers, and user experience teams to guide web development.</li><li>Identify and resolve issues with existing web services promptly.</li><li>Work in a flexible and agile manner to ensure continuous improvement in development processes.</li><li>Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in web development.</li><li>Provide technical advice and support to stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate processes and standards in all web development activities.</li></ul>What will you be doing?<ul><li>Maintain and support the corporate website to ensure it is robust, secure, compliant and delivers effective and intuitive experiences for users.</li><li>Continue to develop the design and functionality of the corporate website and other online services using Storybook, Next.js, GraphQL, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and other development frameworks.</li><li>Create and manage front-end user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React.</li><li>Work flexibly on a range of projects, balancing new development and support activities.</li><li>Manage tools and platforms such as Platform.sh and Cloudflare for efficient development processes.</li><li>Advise on solutions and opportunities to further enhance systems and tools, and improve performance and efficiency in delivery.</li><li>Work collaboratively with part of a small development team alongside colleagues from across the organisation.</li><li>Demonstrate commitment towards the delivery of the Council’s vision, key commitments, values, and behaviours.</li><li>Ensure corporate processes are followed and implemented for all areas of the post-holder's work and responsibility.</li><li>Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.</li></ul>We anticipate that interviews will take place on the week commencing 13 October 2025.If you would like any further information or to discuss the role please contact David West, Head of Digital, at <a href="mailto:david.west@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.west@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> 





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Website Developer

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.What will you be doing?<ol><li>To complete skilled and specialised Occupational Therapy assessments with the implementation of safe interventions which promote independence, choice and support people to live well for longer whilst reducing where possible the need for hospitalization or long-term residential care.</li></ol><ol><li>To specialise in one or more Occupational Therapy discipline such as community, dementia, reablement, manual handling and any other developing professional area.</li></ol><ol><li>To assist with the development and reviews of the Community Occupational Therapy services in North Northamptonshire. Support the growth of an effective Community based Therapy service with a focus on quality and ensuring professional standards are met.</li></ol>About youAre you passionate about Occupational Therapy? Do you like helping people? Would you like to support people in our community?We are looking to recruit Senior Occupational Therapists to join our vibrant, driven and hardworking Team. The team uses a strengths based approach throughout their therapy interventions in line with North Northants Council’s values and behaviours. Dependent upon the role that you are interested in ideally you would have the following skills and knowledge, however, training and mentoring is available for the right candidate.<ul><li>Experience of people moving and handling and demonstrate knowledge of equipment, with an awareness of best practice and current legislation.</li><li>Understanding of moving with dignity using a single care approach would be desirable. </li><li>Experience of rehabilitation models and hospital discharge pathways.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of major and minor adaptations, specialist equipment and housing. </li><li>Knowledge of assistive technology is desirable, but not mandatory. </li><li>Experience of OT practice delivered within a Community or reablement setting.</li></ul>If there is a specific role that you are interested in applying for, please specify on your application, otherwise we will be happy to discuss your preference at





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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Our BenefitsYou can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.About the roleWe are seeking an enthusiastic and self motivated Operational Hub Lead for the South Midlands Careers Hub to lead the team in improving the careers outcomes for young people in the region.Our role is to connect together local employers with careers leaders in schools, colleges and training providers to coordinate careers education and enhance each student's early experiences of the work place. The South Midlands Careers Hub supports around 150 schools, colleges and providers across Bedfordshire and Luton, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire.Hub supported programmes bring partners together, to act with the shared aims of inspiring young people, and giving students the knowledge and practical skills to make decisions about their next steps.The South Midlands Careers Hub has a focus on tackling disadvantage, with three priority areas: 1. Continuous improvement of careers provision in schools and colleges against the Gatsby Benchmarks through support, training for the education workforce and quality assurance.2. Increasing the number of high-quality work experience opportunities available for young people 3. Boosting apprenticeships and technical pathways, including supporting the implementation of the Provider Access Legislation (PAL)Interviews for this role are expected to be on 17 or 20 October 2025.What will you be doing?Working as part of the Careers Hub Team, you will have a fast pace and varied role by:<ul><li>Driving sustainable system change in careers provision within the hub and as part of the national network of Careers Hubs across England by ensuring the hub is at the centre of local careers provision and policy making decisions.</li><li>Leading and managing a high-performing team of Enterprise Coordinators, focusing on professional growth and alignment with strategic goals.</li><li>Leading and driving cross sector engagement and collaboration to ensure all young people can access high quality careers and enterprise education that aligns with the local Employment and Skills Strategy and Local Authorities economic and skills priorities, ensures improved career outcomes and achieves sustainable change in careers provision at a local and national level.</li><li>Leading, managing and developing a team of delivery professionals and volunteers to provide high quality careers provision following the best practice outlined in Gatsby Benchmarks, the Government’s Careers Strategy and the Grant Funding Agreement with the Careers and Enterprise Company.</li></ul>About youYou will have excellent communication skills and experience of working collaboratively with partner organisations, developing strong links with internal colleagues and external partners.You will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of a subject relevant to the role, such as a strong understanding of local and national policy relating to skills and economic development, issues and barriers to employment faced by young people, and understanding of post-16 landscape.You’ll use your professional expertise and knowledge to support the delivery of the Careers Hub programme so that it is efficient and suitable to meet the needs of schools, partners, businesses and providers in line with the funding agreement requirements and strong project management skills.You will need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment and have a positive approach to challenges.You will be able to smoothly manage processes whilst being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’ whilst having strong leadership and line management skills to lead the team with a full complex workload.





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Operational Hub Lead

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the role“I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children’s lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box.”As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.Our Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child. You’ll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, service manager: Steve Tee, <a href="mailto:stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank"></a><a href="mailto:Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk</a> and you can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.What will you be doing?You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children’s services.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.About youYou will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families. As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check





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Social Worker - Children in Care  Long Term

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleThe position is based on a 37-hour week, including weekends, early mornings and evenings on a weekly basis; however flexibility will be essential, particularly over the summer months and leading up to and during competitions and large society events.The Golf Assistant is to undertake general supervision of the Golf Course Club house facility including catering services, club shop, buggy and trolley hire and general customer service on a daily basis under the management of the Golf Course Leisure Manager to ensure that the site is well kept throughout the golfing season, helping to deliver a high quality experience for all visitors.The Golf Assistant is an operational role, working alongside other staff to deliver the best possible standards to its customers, whilst ensuring health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times.An understanding of golf is desirable but not essential for the role, as all appropriate training will be given to the successful candidate.What will you be doing?Key Roles and Responsibilities include;<ol><li>Supervising the operation of the facility ensuring that duties and activities are carried out in accordance with the facilities Normal Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.</li><li>Ensuring the security of the building (including opening and locking up duties) and safeguarding of the property of the Council.</li><li>Comply with the Councils Health and Safety Policy. To help ensure compliance with Health and Safety and other mandatory guidelines and legislation.</li><li>Cover reception duties, cashing up and accounting of all monies received in accordance with the Councils Financial Rules.</li><li>Ensure the building and surrounding area is clean and tidy throughout the shift undertaking any additional work as required by the Leisure Manager.</li><li>Undertake bookings as required liaising with Catering team ensuring all bookings/arrangements are communication efficiently.</li><li>The carrying out of all cleaning tasks, both internal and external as per the facilities cleaning procedures and maintain cleaning stores in accordance with COSHH regulations and general housekeeping standards.</li></ol>About youPriors Hall Golf Course, managed and operated by North Northamptonshire Council is searching for a highly motivated Golf Assistant to join their dedicated team. As a Golf Assistant you will be responsible for producing excellent standards of customer service and quality of work to help deliver any excellent golf course and facility, admired by both club members and pay and play customers in the surrounding area and further afield.Successful applicants will also be willing to work early mornings, evenings and weekends on a weekly basis and be willing to undertake any relevant training.Knowledge of golf or an interest in golf is desirable but not essential, with the right candidate having a passion for working in the leisure industry being important.





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Golf Assistant

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Asbestos Repairs &amp; Maintenance Co-Ordinator (P402 or Equivalent Surveying Qualification, P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings Desired) to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.In this role, you will conduct asbestos surveys, produce site drawings, prepare reports (where necessary), update records/systems and have a strong understanding of Asbestos Legislation and Asbestos Materials to maintain legal and safety standards and provide support and guidance to others as necessary.You must be IT competent (tablet-based data capture, report generation and record keeping). You will be detail-oriented, able to work on own initiative and have a 'can do' attitude. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. Maintaining technical knowledge on asbestos and health and safety legislation, UKAS standards and industry best practices is required.A full valid driving licence is essential.What will you be doing?As an Asbestos Repairs &amp; Maintenance Co-Ordinator with North Northamptonshire Council, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Your role will involve working closely with internal teams, contractors and external partners to maintain high standards and effective service delivery.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Carrying out asbestos management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys, producing site drawings and detailed reports.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.</li><li>Providing asbestos-related technical support to office staff, tradesmen and contractors.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Establishing strong relationships across departments, ensuring clear communication, and supporting service improvements to meet council and customer expectations.</li></ul>This role requires strong organisational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively. You must be able to work independently while collaborating with others to deliver a safe and compliant service. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel across North Northamptonshire are essential for this role.About youWe are looking for a detail-oriented and methodical Asbestos Repairs &amp; Maintenance Co-Ordinator with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to compliance and safety. You will have a P402 Surveying and Sampling for Asbestos in Buildings qualification (or equivalent) and a solid educational background, ideally to GCSE level or beyond. Desirable qualification - P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings.Key skills and attributes:<ul><li>Technical proficiency – Strong knowledge of asbestos surveying, reporting, and compliance.</li><li>IT skills – Experienced in use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel &amp; Teams, tablet based data capture, and report generation. </li><li>Organisational ability – Able to work methodically, meet tight deadlines, and prioritise tasks effectively.</li><li>Confidentiality &amp; accuracy – Skilled in handling sensitive information with professionalism and attention to detail.</li></ul>Customer focus – Committed to improving service quality and maintaining accurate records.





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ASBESTOS Repairs & Maintenance Co-Ordinator

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Child Protection Meeting Administrator to join our Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team. This role is crucial in providing first-class, confidential, and proactive support to Senior Managers and the wider team, ensuring that our service operates efficiently and effectively to improve the experience and outcomes for our children and young people. We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual with experience in minute-taking. The successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain strong professional relationships with internal colleagues at all levels, as well as with external partners. The ideal candidate will be a quick thinker, a collaborative team member, and adaptable to changing priorities on a daily basis. They must work with the utmost discretion and be a confident communicator. This is a fast-paced, demanding, and varied role, but also extremely rewarding. The base location for this role is at our William Knibb centre in Kettering, with additional travel around Northamptonshire. Please note this is a fixed term contract, up to 12 months.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: <a href="mailto:Alison.leeson@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Alison.leeson@nctrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing?Key responsibilities includes promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, with regular Child Protection training. The role involves attending locations across Northamptonshire to take minutes of statutory Child Protection Conferences, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines. You will manage and coordinate meetings, respond to queries, maintain accurate electronic records, and provide proactive support to Child Protection Chairs. Collaboration with Social Work teams, external agencies, and colleagues is essential to ensure smooth service delivery and continuity of support for Children’s Services. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.About youWe are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated individual who can effectively prioritise tasks and work independently to meet strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in written English, and demonstrate emotional resilience when handling sensitive information. You will be able to engage with a diverse range of people in a warm, calm, and professional manner, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. A full UK driving license and access to your own transport is essential, with business mileage reimbursed.When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education





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Child Protection Meeting Administrator 

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the role“I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children’s lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box.”As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.Our Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child. You’ll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, Service Managers: Stephen Tee, <a href="mailto:Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Tee@nctrust.co.uk</a> or Lesley Lown, <a href="mailto:Lesley.Lown@NCTrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lesley.Lown@NCTrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.What will you be doing?Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children.You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary.About youYou will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families. As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check





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Social Worker - Children in Care Court

Our BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:<ul><li>SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)</li><li>Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000</li><li>Relocation costs of up to £8,000</li><li>Retention bonus payments for established personnel</li><li>28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits</li><li>A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions</li><li>Extensive Learning &amp; Development and career development opportunities</li><li>Subsidised town centre car parking scheme</li></ul>About the role“I like working in safeguarding because it is the team that best enables relationship-based practice. I am very keen to develop a connection with the children and families I support, and I put a lot of effort into this. When we reach the end of our journey together and children are safely cared for by their parents or carers, it is very evident why my effort was worthwhile.” Alora, Social Worker – Support and Safeguarding Team Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including; Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, if appropriate, court proceedings. This kind of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families. Focused on positive outcomes, they work in challenging yet supportive and collaborative ways. Working alongside other professionals, the team help put together plans to reduce the risks and areas of unmet needs to help children/ young people to remain with their families when it is safe to do so. About the team Our friendly, supportive Safeguarding teams work in a creative and solution focused way to keep children, young people and families together when it is safe to do so. The team are highly supportive and use a relational practice approach. Colleagues within the teams describe them as their ‘work family’. Managers within the teams are approachable and supportive. The Locations of these positions are : Corby, One Angel Square, Northamptonshire, Kettering and WellingboroughWhat will you be doing?As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care. To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust. About youCan you build good strength-based relationships with children, young people and their families to make a positive difference? You will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families. As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families. As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers. Get in touch We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Stacey Poe, Service Manager <a href="mailto:stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk" target="_blank">stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk</a> and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check





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Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleThis role is part of the Emergency Planning Team. The team works to make NNC ready for emergencies, by assessing hazards and threats, then making plans and procedures to respond.The role will play a key part in making North Northamptonshire prepared for emergencies by working within the authority, with communities and other responders for the benefit of our residents.The role is 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday. After a period of training, you will join an on-call rota that provides 24/7 cover for the council to respond to emergencies that can happen at any time. Although the role is predominantly completed in normal office hours, the nature of the work requires flexibility and a willingness to work unsocial hours as required.This role is for a full-time permanent contract.For more information regarding the role, please contact <a href="mailto:chris.miller@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.miller@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> What will you be doing?You will be helping NNC to be ready for all manner of emergencies and disruptive events. You will support in assessing hazards and threats and the development of the plans and procedures to help us deal with them, in line with our duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. You will help us to keep our plans, procedures and records up to date and ready for use during incidents. You will work with other parts of the council, our communities and other emergency responders to support NNC's resilience strategy. You will help us to manage the authority's response to emergencies and major incidents and take an active part in our responses. About youEmergencies can happen any time, and we need to be ready for them. The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to meet the demands of emergency response and the needs of our residents. You must be willing to take part in an on-call rota to provide out of hours cover for the authority. This role can deal with some challenging subjects and a great deal of personal resilience can be needed.Candidates should have sound knowledge of civil protection and emergency management arrangements in the UK and how local responders can deliver them. Successful candidates must be keen problem solvers. They should be able to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to resilience challenges. Candidates should be used to working with basic IT applications. We often use maps, and candidates should be comfortable using maps to communicate geographic information.A full description of the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience we are looking for can be found in the attached job description and person specification.





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Emergency Planning Officer

Our BenefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…<ul><li>A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family</li><li>Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances</li><li>Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings</li><li>Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth</li><li>Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day</li><li>Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network</li><li>Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards</li><li>An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes</li></ul>Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.About the roleCambridgeshire County Council Targeted Support Service provides support to children, young people, and their families. Each district team consists of Family Workers, Child and Family Centre Workers, Young People Workers, Senior Transitions Advisors, Transitions Advisors, Client Researchers and managers. The role of Child and Family Centres is to improve outcomes for all children, from pre-birth to age 19, and to reduce inequalities in outcomes between children growing up in disadvantage and the wider population. Child and Family Centres provide a focus for multi-agency teams to deliver integrated services to young children and their families. We have 1 x 37hr full time post within Huntingdonshire Child and Family Centres team.This post will be based at our Huntingdon Youth Child and Family Centre but working across the district in St Ives, Ramsey, Sawtry, Huntingdon and surrounding villages, occasional travel to St Neots. Occasional evening and weekend working. To apply, please attach a CV and supporting statement, please make sure your CV/supporting statement tells us the following:<ol><li>Why would you like to be considered for this role?</li><li>What personal qualities, skills and experiences will you apply to this role? Using the list of qualities, skills and experiences detailed below and in the job specification, tell us how you meet each of those criteria.</li><li>Please add any other information in support of your application. </li></ol>Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. You will be required to hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or have the ability to otherwise travel efficiently between locations. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Hannah Frampton, <a href="mailto:hannah.frampton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.frampton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk</a> Interviews will be held on Friday 10 October.Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS. What will you be doing?With a particular focus on the 0-5 age group, Child and Family Centre Workers provide support to children and families to access information, advice and guidance, play, support and learning opportunities in both targeted and universal group settings. Support will be delivered in both Child and Family Centres, Family Hubs and outreach venues within the wider community. About youQualities: <ul><li>You will be motivated and dedicated to supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. </li><li>You will be organised, able to work autonomously and as a team. </li><li>You will be willing, approachable, personable and able to build a positive rapport with children, young people and their families. </li><li>You will be willing to continue your professional development through informal and formal training. </li></ul>Skills and experience: <ul><li>Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. </li><li>Understanding of child protection policies and procedures and the importance of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. </li><li>Direct experience of working with children aged 0-5 years and their families. </li><li>Practical knowledge and experience of working with vulnerable families and being aware of the issues a practitioner may face while working with vulnerable families. </li><li>Experience of facilitating group sessions for parents. </li><li>Experience of providing information, advice and signposting services to families. </li><li>Experience of engaging parents in community activities. </li><li>Ability to carry out routine administration, for example attendance records and evaluations. </li><li>Competent in the use of IT software including Word, Excel, social media and data reporting systems. </li><li>Willingness to travel locally and across the county. </li><li>Able to work flexibly to support the delivery of the Child and Family Centre offer, including some evening and weekend working as required. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and how this applies to this role.</li></ul>





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Child and Family Centre Worker

Our BenefitsYou can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.About the roleAs a Business Development Officer within the Transport &amp; Highways service, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and enhancing customer and performance management across the service. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will support the development of procedures, monitor service indicators, and help resolve customer complaints and enquiries.You’ll be responsible for producing performance reports, analysing feedback, and ensuring service standards are met. Building strong relationships with contractors, councils, and stakeholders is central to the role, as is contributing to the council’s customer strategy. You’ll also support cross-service initiatives, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and provide professional advice to a range of partners including Members, MPs, and local stakeholders.This is a dynamic and collaborative role suited to someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for service development.What will you be doing?We are seeking a proactive and detail oriented individual to join our Transport &amp; Highways team as a Business Improvement Officer, supporting the delivery of high-quality services and driving continuous improvement across the department. In this role, you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure customer feedback is effectively managed and service performance is consistently monitored and enhanced.You’ll be part of a team that’s focused on making services better for residents and communities. You’ll be involved in shaping how feedback is used to improve the way we work, helping to ensure that customer experiences are at the heart of service delivery. Whether it’s analysing performance data, supporting the resolution of customer concerns, or working with partners to streamline processes, your work will directly contribute to more efficient and responsive services. About youYou’ll be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys making a real difference through your work. Ideally, you will have experience delivering excellent customer service and understand the importance of clear, responsive communication. You’ll bring a curious mindset and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to spot patterns in data and turn insights into action. Whether you're resolving customer concerns, supporting service improvements, or working with partners to streamline processes, you’ll be confident engaging with a wide range of people and comfortable managing competing priorities. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a team that’s always looking for better ways to do things, this role will suit you perfectly.If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please feel free to contact Michelle Johnson, Senior Business Improvement Officer, <a href="mailto:michelle.johnson@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">michelle.johnson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place Week commencing 13th October 2025





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Business Improvement Officer

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the role North Northamptonshire Council is dedicated to delivering exceptional project management services. We are currently seeking an experienced motivated and detail-oriented Project Administrator to support our Education Case Management System project delivery. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation and success of our project.What will you be doing?The Project Administrator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Project Team. This includes data retrieval and input, system manipulation, mailbox monitoring, system testing, and communication with internal and external partners. About youThe ideal candidate will assist with training activities for system users and undertake necessary training to fulfil the role.The role involves providing administrative support, requiring skills in Office 365, database input, and excellent communication. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, possess strong organisational skills, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. 





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Project Administrator (ECMS) Fixed Term to March 2026

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleWe are seeking to recruit a Senior Inclusion Officer in the Education Inclusion &amp; Partnership Team in North Northamptonshire Council. You would be joining a highly motivated, committed team which has been brought together from a wide range of experiences to ensure pupils have full access to, are safe in and are able to achieve positive outcomes in education. The Educational Inclusion and Partnerships Team fulfil the statutory duties of the local authority pertaining to children and young people of statutory school age including Elective home Education (EHE), Children Missing Education (CME), Child Employment and Entertainment (CEE), securing 6th day provision following Permanent Exclusion and investigations for the offence of failing to secure regular school attendance. This Senior Inclusion Officer role will lead and manage the team in all areas, with a focus on Elective Home Education and Children Missing Education. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community we serve. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates diversity as we know our greatest strengths are the people who make up our team. We want talented, ambitious and passionate people like you to come and take on this challenging and rewarding role. With excellent oral and written communication skills, you will be a clear thinker and outcome focussed. Collaborative multi-agency working is key to this role alongside being resilient and determined. For any further information relating to the role please contact the Recruiting Manager, Ryan Jarvis. Email: <a href="mailto:ryan.jarvis@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">ryan.jarvis@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>What will you be doing?1) To manage a team within the inclusion service (Inclusion officers, CME officers, EHE officers and administrative staff) reviewing and allocating cases, to ensure the needs of each child and young person are met and that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, through effective and regular guidance, supervision and appraisals of staff, tackling challenging issues, effective recruitment and ensuring the team is resourced appropriately2)Work within the Education and Inclusion Team with vulnerable children and young people as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that vulnerable learners receive a high quality education enabling them to fulfil their potential and achieve economic wellbeing.3)Hold a small number of complex cases to ensure positive outcomes are achieved whenever possible to ensure all vulnerable children meet their full potential and that early intervention and inclusion prevents more intrusive and costly interventions being required later in the child’s life. 4)Challenge and support schools across the County to ensure they are fulfilling their educational responsibilities.5)Provide guidance and advice to schools, settings, parents and other service areas on a specific area e.g. exclusions, to bring about best practice in providing for the needs of the most vulnerable. 6)Champion the needs and aspirations of vulnerable children and young people or with complex needs, ensuring the voices of children and young people are heard, to ensure their full potential is achieved.7)Work with the Education Inclusion Service Manager and other officers where appropriate to ensure that no school or setting is at risk of not fulfilling their statutory obligations in relation to the education of vulnerable children and young people. 8)Facilitate the sharing of best practice and broker school-to-school support.9)Have regard to the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of special educational needs and other relevant legislation in relation to excluded pupils, pupils missing education, attendance and children who are electively home educated as well as in relation to management responsibilities.About youMinimum level of qualifications required for this jobQualifications Required Subject Essential/ Desirable Educated to degree or equivalent level Degree or NVQ level 5 EssentialDemonstrable evidence of continued professional development For example in behaviour management, safeguarding, or Curriculum provision (Education or Social Care)EssentialManagement qualificationNVQ Level 5 in management. ILM management courseDesirableMinimum levels of knowledge, skills and experience required for this jobIdentify Describe Essential/ Desirable KnowledgeKnowledge experience and expertise to be able to deliver advice to a wide range of schools and associated professionals. Experience of working in a school or working closely with schools.EssentialDetailed knowledge and understanding of schools, their systems and of the potential opportunities for inter-school collaboration. Experience of working in a school or working closely with schools.EssentialDetailed knowledge and understanding of the needs and entitlements of a wide range of children and young people including those excluded from school, educated at home, those with behavioural difficulties, missing from education, persistently absent, with Special Educational Needs.Knowledge of relevant legislation, child development, social impact, disabilities. Experience of working with some of the listed groups.EssentialDetailed knowledge of current guidance and legislation on entitlement issues. Experience of the use of data to critically evaluate the achievement of children or young people. Knowledge of relevant legislation.EssentialSkillsProven leadership /leadership skills in order to raise standards of achievement through planning, cooperative working, target setting, and analysis of performance data.To have skills to identify and issue workwithin the service to resolve the issue, to monitor outcomes and implement strategies based on proven research findings and robust data analysis. Review practice.DesirableDisplays positive creative leadership, motivating enthusiasm in othersDemonstrates personal enthusiasm for and commitment to the learning process. Has high moral code, high standards ofself professionalism, able to demonstrate, initiative and self motivation.Has an excellent record of attendance and punctuality.Is well organised, manages time well and able to meet deadlines.Has a strong commitment to team working and distributed leadership.Is able to find solutions to problems quickly and willing to take calculated risks.Is empathetic to needs of others.Works with high degree of accuracy and pays attention to detail.Able to remain positive and calm in all scenarios, including when under pressure and in difficult circumstances.EssentialHave good management skills sufficient to sensitively manage motivate and support staff working in a complex area and sometimes challenging circumstances.Lead by example listen and evaluate. Solution focused practice.Bases decisions on best practice. Have processes in place to ensure staff are fully supported. Supervision, appraisal, team meetings, reflective practice sessions, lone working policies. Clear expectations so staff are clear of their role. Consistent and fair decision making.EssentialExperienceGive an idea of the type and level of experience required do not specify years of experience. Proven and successful experience in a school and/or Local Authority with specific professional expertise working with vulnerable learners. Significant experience of working in a child care profession i.e. Teacher, Social Worker, Youth Worker.EssentialProven experience of working with vulnerable children and young people.Significant experience of working in a child care profession i.e. Teacher, Social Worker, Youth Worker.EssentialPrevious experience of supervising or managing staff.Previous experience as a supervisor/ manager. EssentialExperience of the use of data to critically evaluate the achievement of children or young people. 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Senior Inclusion Officer 

Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About the roleWe are looking for a Supervisor to work in the Team of Reablement North. We are looking for a person who is able to inspire and effectively lead a team, supporting the manager and team leaders to ensure that quality standards are met in line with Care Quality Commission requirements. You must be able to work flexibly, enthusiastically and able to deliver to deadlines.You will require a full working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, experience in supervising staff and be required to work on a rota system covering 7 days a week across the hours of 7.00 am to 11.00 pm.The Rota covers a mixture of early shifts, late shifts and flex shifts and all hours are worked at the office.Good communication skills are essential, as the post requires you to co-coordinate with internal and external professionals.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Responding to referrals</li><li>Undertaking social care assessments with customers and evaluating ongoing support plans to meet assessed needs.</li><li>Acting as a key worker for an identified group of customers ensuring support arrangements are regularly reviewed.</li><li>Liaising with health, housing and social care professionals.</li><li>Supervising and appraising a team of staff.</li><li>Identifying training requirements and continued professional development to enable staff to operate more effectively within standards and guidelines.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer records and service records using company IT information systems.</li></ul>About you<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Social Care or the ability and willingness to undertake training to this level</li><li>Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li><li>Previous experience of working in this role, or within a social care or nursing environment with older people</li><li>Proven experience and knowledge of the customer group sufficient to lead, direct and train staff</li></ul>





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