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Are you an effective IT leader, ready to make a real difference and drive impactful change for the benefit of local people and communities? Joining West Northamptonshire Council could be the next exciting step in your career journey! We’re on a mission to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. To drive that mission to reality, we’re looking to transform IT Services at WNC, getting our systems, technology and processes to do the heavy lifting, so we focus our efforts on investing and supporting our people, places and community spaces.&nbsp;We’re looking for a strategic thinker, an operational mastermind, someone who can make it happen at pace! You will be passionate about technology, transforming the delivery of public services and the driving force of the delivery of our IT Strategy. Leading a talented team, shape and deliver effective solutions that power everything from internal operations to frontline services, within the council and for our partners. &nbsp;You will define the future of our IT infrastructure and critical systems, champion data driven decision making, and embed a culture of innovation across the council, helping to design and deliver smarter, faster, more connected services for our communities.&nbsp;This is more than a leadership role - it’s a chance to transform how a council works, to inspire change, and to deliver real impact and positive outcomes that make a real difference to people’s lives.&nbsp;Our benefits You 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>.What will you be doing? 
The successful candidate will provide service leadership, translating strategy into clear goals and objectives delivering service improvements and outcomes at pace. You will work closely and collaboratively with our leadership team, Councillors, colleagues and partners, as part of our Resources Directorate.&nbsp;
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<li>Modernising the council’s technology landscape, supporting the delivery of high quality, accessible and efficient public services.</li>
<li>Leading the Digital, Technology &amp; Innovation (DTI) service, ensuring delivery, governance and execution of a complex and busy programme. Ensure high levels of performance across all teams to make our vision a reality.</li>
<li>Advising Executive and Senior Leadership Teams on all technology matters, combining innovative thinking to challenge current service delivery and drive transformation and change through IT, data and digital solutions.</li>
<li>Overseeing functions including cyber security, infrastructure, architecture, applications and desktop support. Own the IT and Technology pipeline for WNC and our shared service partnership.</li>
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<ul><li>Championing innovation, embedding the use of technology across council services, inspiring digital confidence for an efficient and enabled council.</li></ul>About you What We’re Looking For:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A strategic thinker with a passion for public service.</li>
<li>Financially astute and experienced in managing large budgets.</li>
<li>Proven experience in designing and delivering IT strategies.</li>
<li>Experienced in leading large professional and technical teams.</li>
<li>Experienced professional with substantial leadership experience in IT and a passion for technology.</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
</ul>About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Finance Business Partner
Salary: £35,412 - £41,771 Band 7 - 8 SCP 24 - 31
Working Hours: Full Time
Basis: Permanent
Department: Finance &amp; Resources






Do you want to improve your work-life balance and develop your career.
We are looking for a talented Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team.
We are based in the beautiful Brocks Hill country park in Oadby and this part of Leicestershire is a great place to live, work and visit. Our council is a great organisation to work for, we offer a competitive salary and fantastic benefits including great holiday, flexi-time and the generous local government pension scheme.&nbsp; Agile working allows employees to work flexibly to balance their home and work needs. You can find more information about our benefits here <a href="https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/employee_benefits" target="_blank">https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/employee_benefits</a>
The Finance Team are responsible for oversight of all Income and Expenditure within the Council supporting all departments to deliver value for money.
The Finance Business Partner will support designated teams within the Council, providing accurate and timely advice across a range of services to support with budgets, projects and procurement.
If you are AAT qualified /CCAB part qualified or qualified by experience, have relevant in a financial environment (ideally in a local government environment) and experience of analysing and interpreting data using Excel, we would love to hear from you. You can find out more by viewing the job description and person specification.
At Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, we are proud of our diversity and recognise the value this brings. We are fair and inclusive and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds.
We guarantee an interview with anyone who either has a disability or is a reservist or veteran and meets the criteria for this role if you apply under our guaranteed
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process. Employees are expected to work in the office for a minimum of 1 day per week.
Please contact <a href="mailto:simon.ball@oadby-wigston.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.ball@oadby-wigston.gov.uk</a> for any information enquiries about the role.
Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025
There may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply for this role, please click on the apply link above&nbsp;(CVs will not be accepted)
If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage of the recruitment process.

Finance Business Partner

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Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk</a> or contact (01858) 821304/7.
Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.
We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic person to join our vibrant Democratic Services Team. The role sits at the centre of the Council’s governance and decision making process and is crucial to the smooth and effective running of the Council.
You will be responsible for supporting the Council’s democratic structure and functions through the administration of Council and Committee meetings and decision making, including providing direct support to the Overview and Scrutiny Panels. You’ll provide advice and support to elected members and officers at all levels as well as supporting the team with wider governance projects.
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Be self-motivated and well organised, able to prioritise your own workload and manage your time effectively
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to draft formal reports and minutes and provide verbal advice in meetings
Have the ability to work with various IT packages including committee management systems
Be able to work calmly and confidently in a political environment
Attendance at evening meetings is an essential part of the role.
This post is politically restricted.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on the 3rd Ocotber 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Procurement Officer at West Northamptonshire Council&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve?&nbsp;At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an ambitious Procurement Officer to play a key role in shaping how we deliver high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert support and advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives.&nbsp;Our benefits You 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>.What will you be doing? As a procurement officer, you will:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Act as a trusted adviser to key service stakeholders, influencing decisions and supporting major programmes within the People Services and Resources portfolio.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of a complex and varied procurement pipeline, including the preparation of supplier events, tender documents, management of bidder clarifications, evaluation and moderation sessions.</li>
<li>Support the delivery of in-house procurement training and the use of the procurement E-Tendering portal.</li>
<li>Ensure our activity achieves real impact by embedding robust governance, compliance, and risk management, while also looking for opportunities to innovate and add value.</li>
<li>Drive process development, incorporating the latest policy changes and legislation.</li>
<li>Champion our business partner model, raising the profile of procurement and ensuring best practice is consistently applied across the organisation.</li>
</ul>About you We welcome applicants from all sectors and industries. Whether your background is in the public, private, or third sector, if you bring strong procurement expertise and knowledge, commercial acumen and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders we want to hear from you.&nbsp;In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at all levels, and the support to continue developing your career.&nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you.&nbsp;About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You 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>.<h2>About the role</h2>Procurement Officer at West Northamptonshire Council&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve?&nbsp;At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an ambitious Procurement Officer to play a key role in shaping how we deliver high quality, value for money services. This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking central procurement and finance team, where you’ll provide expert support and advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>We welcome applicants from all sectors and industries. Whether your background is in the public, private, or third sector, if you bring strong procurement expertise and knowledge, commercial acumen and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders we want to hear from you.&nbsp;In return, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive environment, where you’ll have the autonomy to shape the way we work, the visibility to influence at all levels, and the support to continue developing your career.&nbsp;If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d be delighted to hear from you.&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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 roleTo deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children Trust.You will be a qualified social worker with proven post qualification experience ideally with experience of working within children with disabilities and their families.Get in touch We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Sarah Harris, Service Manager <a href="mailto:Sarah.Harris@NCTrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Harris@NCTrust.co.uk</a>&gt;and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing?<ul><li>To complete a range of assessments which will inform care plans, including Children and Families Assessments, Risk Assessments, Parenting Assessments and Sibling Assessments. </li><li>Develop care plans for children and young people with a disability and their families, to include provision of respite support and behavioural management recommendations. </li><li>Contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offering expert advice on issues involving children with Disability. </li></ul>About youYou should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards.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 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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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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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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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 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 roleWest Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint the Asset Records and Systems Manager into its Property Strategy and Estates team. As a key member of the Property Strategy and Estates Team, the Asset Records and Systems Manager will be responsible for the maintenance and management of the councils’ estates terrier system including (but not limited to) the preparation of AutoCAD plans for the operational and investment estate. The Asset Records and Systems Manager will also be responsible for collating and providing detailed business intelligence to the Council on all facets of property related activity to enable sound, robust and effective property solutions to be delivered.This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and support the Councils objectives of shaping an Estates function that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire.What will you be doing?In the role of Asset Records and Systems Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on an extremely varied and diverse property portfolio of around 1000 assets. Reporting into to the Head of Property Strategy and Estates, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and managing the Councils estates terrier system. This will include the robust recording of records on all council land and buildings including (but not limited to) acquisitions, dedications, disposals, leases, accurate recording of backlog and planned maintenance activities as well as energy performance metrics (including utility costs) As the custodian of the records, you will provide detailed and robust business intelligence reporting that is essential to the work being carried out in the Property Strategy and Estates Team and will directly contribute to the effective and efficient management of the operational and investment estates, identifying opportunities where efficiencies could be made. Through the management and maintenance of the estates mapping software, you will enable services to identify need and ensure properties are in the optimal location to best serve the residents of West Northamptonshire. You will deliver high quality professional and technical advice to internal and external clients, and stakeholders, and support the Council’s transformation and property rationalisation agendaAbout youYou’ll bring with you a wealth of experience and expertise to enable the efficient recording and management of the estates data. You will have excellent communication skills with a track record of liaising with internal customers, including colleagues within the Works and Facilities teams to deliver a holistic asset data solution and manage the delivery of a varied caseload of work within the team, often to tight timescales You will need to have: <ul><li>Ideally be educated to Degree or have equivalent experience in a relevant subject</li><li>Excellent understanding and application of data and knowledge management working at a strategic level within complex corporate systems</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of public sector and the Local Government environment and its impact on service provision, staff and relationships with key stakeholders.</li><li>Organisational and time management skills and ability to plan and deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.</li><li>Proven line management and supervisory experience, including recruitment, Performance management, appraisal, and conduct.</li></ul>





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Asset Records and Systems Manager

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>.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Identifying individuals at risk of homelessness and managing a caseload to provide tailored support.</li><li>Offering advice and guidance on housing options, income maximisation, and financial support.</li><li>Building trusted relationships with clients to empower them to sustain their accommodation.</li><li>Collaborating with internal teams and external partners including social care, public health, and voluntary organisations.</li><li>Supporting clients with employability, training, and education opportunities.</li><li>Conducting home visits and maintaining accurate case records.</li></ul>About you<ul><li>A compassionate communicator who can adapt to different audiences and build rapport.</li><li>Have a strong knowledge of housing legislation, benefits systems, and local support services.</li><li>Experienced in working with vulnerable individuals, including those with complex needs.</li><li>Have the ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.</li><li>Proficient in Office 365 and willing to learn new systems.</li><li>A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.</li></ul>





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Early Intervention & Prevention Officer

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 roleThis is an exciting time to join the Sustainability Team and help deliver the Sustainable West Northants Project – an ambitious approach to protecting and improving the local environment, economy and society for future generations. Spearheaded by West Northamptonshire Council and partners across the area, the project aims to ensure everyone is working towards the same objectives and targets to deliver a sustainable future. To ensure delivery of this key project we are seeking to recruit a passionate and knowledgeable project officer, who will work alongside existing members of the Sustainability team to help us deliver our vision of a Sustainable West Northamptonshire. What will you be doing?You will take responsibility for delivery of a range of sustainability projects which will contribute towards the Council's wider sustainability ambitions. Additionally, you will deliver comprehensive and effective project support within the Place, Economy and Environment Directorate as necessary.This will include producing reports, strategy and policy documents at the request of the project team, specifically within the Place, Economy and Environment Directorate, to an exceptionally high standard.About youAbout you Passionate about the environment and sustainability you will enjoy working within a team environment whilst also being confident to work alone when needed. Ideally you will have experience and knowledge of sustainability, its application within an organisational setting and be able to take responsibility for delivery of project objectives. You will be confident producing reports, strategy and policy documents to a high standard and ensure they are suitable for the target audience. You’ll use your attention to detail to undertake research and analyse the data to help inform and support delivery of the Project. You will need • A sound understanding or experience of sustainability • Ability to work independently, using own initiative • Ability to prioritise and work efficiently • To enjoy the challenge of contributing to and helping deliver innovative projects • Excellent attention to detail and computer skills • Experience of data analysis and producing reports • Experience of project management • Great communication skills • Excellent customer service skills to ensure our colleagues and partners have a positive experience 





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Sustainability Projects Officer

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 roleThe Revenues and Benefits Administration Officer at West Northamptonshire Council provides essential administrative support across the Revenues and Benefits team. The role involves managing emails, indexing documents, raising orders and supporting financial systems like ERP. It contributes to the smooth operation of services including Council Tax, Business Rates and Benefits. The position is part-flexible, allowing remote work up to three days a week. It requires strong organisational, IT, and communication skills, and aligns with WNC’s THRIVE values. What will you be doing?In this role, you’ll handle day-to-day admin tasks such as indexing emails, scanning documents, and capturing benefit claims. You’ll use systems like ERP to raise purchase orders and invoices, and support projects with data collation and mail merges. You’ll ensure accurate data entry to meet performance indicators and maintain stationery supplies. You’ll work independently, using Office 365 tools to manage information securely and efficiently. Your work will help streamline operations across Council Tax, Benefits, and Business Rates, making a real impact on residents’ lives.About youYou will be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong administrative experience and a proactive approach to supporting team operations. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and are confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems to manage data efficiently. You will bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.





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Revenues and Benefits Administration 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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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 roleBased: TowcesterWest Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. What will you be doing?We are looking for passionate and accomplished Social Workers to join our dedicated and supportive teams in West Northamptonshire. Within:Community Hub teams: based across Northamptonshire. Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. We also have our rural community teams.Your role will involve triaging safeguarding referrals for people living in their own home, ensuring a decision is made quickly to get the person onto an appropriate pathway for support. You will be responsible for making contact with people to fact find for the safeguarding enquiry or to provide advice and guidance on local services. You will work closely with our partner agencies to improve the safeguarding process going forward and improve the experience for our community.Click the link to hear from employees in our Social Work teams about what they do, and what the love about their roles at West Northants Council: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-adult-social-work-teams" target="_blank">Our Adult Social Work teams | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)</a>.If you would like to know more about current vacancies before formally applying, please email <a href="mailto:Gina.Braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gina.Braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> who will be happy to arrange an informal and confidential call.Hours: Our standard hours are 9am-5pm, however there is the option for flexible working, and part time hours are available for some roles so please do ask!A car owner, is required. About youIf you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. Career development and training opportunities As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified). We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.We welcome applications as well for PSW/Assistant Team Manager.<a href="https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/5665" target="_blank">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 31 August, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Qualified Social Worker - Adults 

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 roleBased: DaventryWest Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. What will you be doing?We are looking for passionate and accomplished Social Workers to join our dedicated and supportive teams in West Northamptonshire. Within:Community Hub teams: based across Northamptonshire. Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. We also have our rural community teams.Your role will involve triaging safeguarding referrals for people living in their own home, ensuring a decision is made quickly to get the person onto an appropriate pathway for support. You will be responsible for making contact with people to fact find for the safeguarding enquiry or to provide advice and guidance on local services. You will work closely with our partner agencies to improve the safeguarding process going forward and improve the experience for our community.Click the link to hear from employees in our Social Work teams about what they do, and what the love about their roles at West Northants Council: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-adult-social-work-teams" target="_blank">Our Adult Social Work teams | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)</a>.If you would like to know more about current vacancies before formally applying, please email <a href="mailto:Gina.Braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gina.Braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> who will be happy to arrange an informal and confidential call.Hours: Our standard hours are 9am-5pm, however there is the option for flexible working, and part time hours are available for some roles so please do ask!A car owner, is required. About youIf you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors. If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants. Career development and training opportunities As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified). We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.We welcome applications as well for PSW/Assistant Team Manager.<a href="https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/5665" target="_blank">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 31 August, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Qualified Social Worker - Adults

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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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>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 roleYour Social Work Journey Starts Here! Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW)Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives—and have some fun while you’re at it? At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, we’re not just offering you a job… we’re offering you a vibrant career with purpose, passion, and people who get it.Why Choose Us? Because we know the first steps in your social work journey are the most important. That’s why we’ve built a brilliant ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme, designed to support, inspire, and empower you every step of the way.Here’s what’s waiting for you:<ul><li>A structured and supportive ASYE programme</li><li>Mentoring from experienced and friendly practitioners</li><li>A team that celebrates successes and lifts each other up</li><li>A workplace culture that values YOU—your ideas, your voice, your well-being</li><li>Ongoing training, CPD, and career development opportunities</li><li>A Relationship Practice Approach</li><li>NCT Values at the heart of the work we do with children, young people and families</li></ul>We know social work can be tough—but it’s also deeply rewarding, and with the right team behind you, it can even be joyful.For further information or an informal chat please email <a href="mailto:Sarah.Parker@NCTrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Parker@NCTrust.co.uk</a>What will you be doing?We recognise the importance of supporting our newly qualified staff. That’s why all NQSWs will undertake the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). This structured program will help you transition into your role, providing mentorship, training, and opportunities to build your expertise.Main duties to include::<ul><li>Manage a caseload of children and young people requiring social work support, including children in need and children looked after.</li><li>Work alongside experienced social workers on complex casework to develop your skills and confidence.</li><li>Conduct assessments, visit children and their families, and carry out direct work to support their needs.</li><li>Develop and review care plans, ensuring all interventions prioritise the best interests of children and young people.</li></ul>Be the Change. Be the Support. Be the Spark Whether you’re passionate about safeguarding, children with lived experiences, family support, or empowering young people Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is where you can grow your skills, find your rhythm, and truly thrive.Apply now and let’s shape the future, together.About youWe’re building a workforce that makes a real difference. To join our ASYE programme as an NQSW, you must be:<ul><li>Degree-qualified in Social Work (undergraduate or postgraduate)</li><li>Either in your final year of study, awaiting your final results or recently qualified (Not worked as social worker before)</li><li>Passionate about improving the lives of children and families</li><li>Able to work under pressure with strong organisational skills</li><li>You have or are in the process of obtaining your Social Work England registration</li><li>Able to drive and have access to a vehicle or actively learning do so</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK – please note, we do not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role</li></ul>This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.Enhanced DBS clearance and SW England required. Some posts in MASH and First Response (s47) teams are based in the Criminal Justice Centre (CJC) and are therefore subject to annual vetting by Northamptonshire Police. This clearance is required to undertake the role. Important dates:Advertising from: 28/7/25Start date:12/1/26 





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Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy    

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 roleThe Family Hub programme is designed to assist children and young people (aged 0-19, or up to 25 for those with SEND) and their families by providing a range of support and early help services. This initiative aims to improve outcomes for children while reducing the need for statutory services. It operates through an integrated Family Hub Model, delivering services across Local Area Partnership AreasThis is an exciting time to join our Family Hub team. We’re a relatively new local authority, created in April 2021 and we are at the beginning of our Family Hub journey. We have one Family Hub open with more due to open imminently. There is still plenty of opportunity to develop the service and shape our offer to families so we can provide the best possible service to children, young people and their families across West Northamptonshire CouncilWhat will you be doing?To offer administrative support to the Family Hub Service.We are seeking a dedicated and organised individual to join our Family Hub Team, ensuring the smooth operation of our services and providing vital support to families, children, and young people. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all queries and registrations from both internal and external sources receive prompt and appropriate responses. You will monitor various inboxes, process incoming data and registrations, and produce letters and reports whilst adhering to reporting timescales. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records through data entry, preserving confidentiality at all times. As a welcoming face of the Family Hub, you will meet and greet families and partners, introducing them to the Family Hub programme and activities, while encouraging their engagement and participation. You will support the team in developing and planning a timetable of engaging activities, ensuring all resources are accessible to families.Additionally, you will co ordinate training events, courses, and parenting programmes both in person and via online systems, providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure their success. We are recruiting a Business Support Apprentice with the opportunity to work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration. To support you, you will have time off the job for your studies and your salary will be 70% of the full BSO role, rising to 100% upon achievement of your apprenticeshipAbout youWe need a bright and dedicated individual, passionate about working towards making a positive difference for their local community. You will be highly organised, capable of managing and prioritising conflicting tasks, and will have a sharp attention to detail.You will show resilience, teamwork, and the ability to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues at all levels in the authority and external partners and stakeholders. You will bring new and innovative ways of working to the table, embrace change and continually evolve, as our service evolves and grows.You may not have experience in an administrative role, or have experience in the public sector, but you will be able to demonstrate your ambition to learn and will be driven by your attitude to deliver an exceptional service. We welcome applicants looking for a new challenge or looking to kickstart their career in local government.You will need: <ul><li>A positive, responsive and adaptable attitude</li><li>Confidence to work independently</li><li>An innovative and creative approach to work</li><li>A team driven approach to delivery </li><li>A customer focused approach </li><li>A willingness to learn new skills and work with different service areas</li></ul>Your skills will include: <ul><li>Excellent organisation and time management </li><li>The ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and prioritise your workload</li><li>Top quality customer service</li><li>Great IT skills and confidence with picking up new systems and software</li><li>Acting sensitively and with integrity around confidential information</li></ul> 





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Business Support Officer (Apprentice)

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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