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Southfields Care home,&nbsp;rated GOOD by CQC,&nbsp;provides exceptional levels of support to&nbsp;people&nbsp;living with&nbsp;dementia,&nbsp;physical disabilities or /and&nbsp;sensory impairments.
Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton,&nbsp;Southfields&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.&nbsp;&nbsp;
With our great accommodation,&nbsp;facilities and programme of activities, our care home evokes&nbsp;a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.
Our benefits
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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?
You will work closely alongside the management and support team, with the day to day running of the shifts.
Prioritising and directing the workload to team members, ensuring any issues are dealt with as they arise and the health safety, welfare of customers and employees are responded to.
You will assist the management team by providing and recording information to help amend and update care plans so that changes in customers’ needs can be supported appropriately.
35 hours per week, shifts of 7 hours.&nbsp;
A mix of,&nbsp;
Morning shift: 7:45am – 2:45pm&nbsp;&amp;
Evening shift: 2:45pm – 9:45pm&nbsp;&nbsp;
Alternate weekend working is required.&nbsp;
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
About you
With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;
You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.
You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.
You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;

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.
Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.
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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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 partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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.

Care Home - Senior Carer/Shift Lead (Southfields)

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Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.
It is situated in a residential suburb in&nbsp;Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.
With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.
Our benefits
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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?
You will work closely alongside the management and support team, with the day to day running of the shifts.
Prioritising and directing the workload to team members, ensuring any issues are dealt with as they arise and the health safety, welfare of customers and employees are responded to.
You will assist the management team by providing and recording information to help amend and update care plans so that changes in customers’ needs can be supported appropriately.
37 hours per week.
Shifts are between 07.30-15.00 and 14.00-21.30 and include alternate weekends.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
About you
With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;
You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.
You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.
You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;

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.
Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.
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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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 partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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.

Care Home - Senior Carer/Shift Lead (Obelisk)

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is seeking a visionary and dynamic Early Years Strategic Lead to drive excellence across our Early Years services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing team focused on improving outcomes for children aged 0–5, ensuring high-quality provision, and delivering on statutory responsibilities. What will you be doing?You will champion strategic development across Early Years, focusing on quality improvement, compliance, sufficiency, and SEND support, ensuring access to high-quality early learning and childcare places for all eligible children. Key responsibilities will include collaboration with internal and external partners including Ofsted, health services, and education providers. About youYou will:<ul><li>Have proven leadership experience in early years education, you will oversee training, workforce development, and quality assurance aligned with EYFS and DfE guidance. </li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ 4, HNC with in depth expert knowledge of statutory legislation and national policy related to EY (e.g. Ofsted inspection of early years settings, DfE Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage). </li><li>Have the Ability to foster and develop robust relationships with key stakeholders, including Councillors, Directors and representatives from the DfE, Multi Academy Trusts, Trade Unions, Headteachers, Governors, Parents, Early Years sector. </li></ul>Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Early Years Strategic Lead

About the roleAre you an experienced leader with a passion for inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the drive to lead strategic change and build collaborative partnerships across education, health, and social care? North Northamptonshire Council is seeking for a skilled and committed Head of Inclusion and Attendance to lead our efforts in ensuring every child receives their statutory entitlements and the support they need to succeed in education. What will you be doing?We need a unique individual to <ul><li>Lead with empathy and purpose to support children and young people facing barriers to education</li><li>Build strong, collaborative relationships across schools, services, and communities</li><li>Champion inclusive practices that reflect the diverse needs of learners</li><li>Confidently navigate complex safeguarding and SEND challenges</li><li>Inspire and support teams to deliver high-quality, impactful services</li><li>Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement and positive change</li></ul>About youYou will: <ul><li>Be educated to degree level of equivalent • Teacher, Social Worker, or Youth Worker Professional Qualification.</li><li>Have substantial and sustained experience of working with children and young people particularly vulnerable children.</li><li>Have up to date knowledge of current national policy in respect of CSE, Trafficked and those vulnerable to radicalisation and FGM</li><li>Have proven leadership skills in order to raise standards of achievement through planning, co-operative working, target setting, and analysis of performance data.</li></ul>If you're ready to take on a pivotal role that shapes the future of inclusive education in Northamptonshire, we want to hear from you. Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025. Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026. Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Inclusion and Attendance  

About the roleWe are seeking a dynamic Safeguarding Team Manager to join our Children’s Services team. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape and drive safeguarding strategy across educational settings, ensuring vulnerable children receive the support they need to thrive. What will you be doing?As the Safeguarding Team Manager, you will: <ul><li>Lead and manage a team of safeguarding professionals with casework responsibilities.</li><li>Be the strategic lead for safeguarding in education settings.</li><li>Develop and implement policies and systems to monitor and improve safeguarding outcomes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with partners including Ofsted, DfE, and strategic groups.</li><li>Oversee responses to safeguarding complaints and assurance letters.</li><li>Manage budgets and ensure financial stewardship across the service.</li></ul>This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team, supported to lead change and innovation in safeguarding practice. About youYou will: <ul><li>Hold a Degree Teacher, Social Worker or Youth Worker and be a Professional Qualification Teacher, Social Worker or Youth Worker .</li><li>Have detailed knowledge of the legislative framework required to manage this service. KCSIE, Exclusion, Attendance, Children Missing from Education, Children who are Home Educated and Licensing, legislation. SEN Code of Practice 2014, Admissions Code.</li><li>Have substantial and sustained experience of working with children and young people particularly vulnerable children.</li></ul> Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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About the roleAs a Head of Commissioning and Contracts for Children’s Services, you will play a key role in designing and delivering commissioned services that meet the needs of children and families, ensuring positive outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring that services are effectively commissioned, managed, and aligned with the needs of children and families across North Northamptonshire. You will be part of a ‘Commissioning Centre for Excellence’ and have the opportunity to shape the services that support Children, Young People, their families and Carers. What will you be doing?You will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of commissioning activity and contracts. You will ensure that services are designed and commissioned in a way that meets the needs of children and families, supports good outcomes, and aligns with the council’s goals alongside being efficient and cost effective. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Leading the commissioning strategy and plan for Children’s Services, including co-production and service specification development.</li><li>Ensuring services are delivered at the right time and place, promoting good outcomes for people and communities.</li><li>Stimulating a vibrant market of micro providers by basing commissioning decisions on evidence, service reviews, and value-for-money evaluations.</li><li>Leading the development of market position statements and overseeing market trends, risks, and opportunities within North Northamptonshire.</li><li>Providing a comprehensive overview of commissioning requirements, contractual issues, and quality outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.</li><li>Developing Fee Frameworks for commissioning activity and supporting negotiations around contractual terms and conditions.</li><li>Facilitating effective partnership working across stakeholders, creating collaborative solutions to deliver desired outcomes.</li><li>Managing commissioning and contract managers, embedding best value and fostering strong working relationships.</li><li>Ensuring services meet statutory requirements and safeguarding standards for children.</li><li>Deputising for the Assistant Director when required.</li><li>Taking on additional duties as needed.</li></ul> About youTo succeed in this role, you will need a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, along with a professional or management qualification. You will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, particularly in the legislative frameworks and statutory requirements related to Children’s Services, including Ofsted, CQC regulatory frameworks, Public Contracts Regulations. <ul><li>Proven experience in managing large budgets and holding budget management responsibility within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Knowledge of legal, commercial, political, operational, and social community aspects of a diverse environment.</li><li>Extensive experience in partnership working, particularly with NHS bodies.</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading change, driving improvement, and commissioning services.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex data and produce management reports to inform strategies and plans.</li><li>Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to overcome barriers to success.</li><li>Ability to lead and empower multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.</li><li>Strategic thinker with the ability to make informed decisions.</li><li>Strong decision-making skills and the ability to manage diverse and conflicting interests.</li></ul>Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately. 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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Commissioning and Contracts

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dynamic and visionary senior leader to shape the future of education for children aged 0–16. As Head of Educational Effectiveness, you’ll drive strategic school improvement, champion inclusive education, and collaborate across services to ensure every child thrives. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of education across our locality, working in partnership with schools, early years settings, and multi-agency teams. We are looking for a credible and experienced education leader who can bring strategic insight and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. What will you be doing?This is your opportunity to: <ul><li>Lead a high-impact team across Early Years, School Effectiveness, Governance &amp; Safeguarding </li><li>Influence policy and practice locally, regionally, and nationally </li><li>Deliver our Education Improvement Framework 2025–2028 </li><li>Work in partnership with schools, settings, and multi-agency teams </li></ul>About youYou will: <ul><li>Be educated to degree level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ 4, HNC and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).</li><li>Have significant professional and/or management experience of a strategic operation/service. </li><li>Have experience of credible and relevant education senior leadership sufficient to secure the confidence of school leaders and other system leaders locally and regionally.</li><li> Have a comprehensive understanding of the activities and objectives of the Council, both current and future with a good understanding of the political context at regional and local level and working with Elected Members in a constructive and sensitive way. </li><li>Will have the ability to successfully influence key decision makers at senior levels, both internal and external to the council. </li></ul>Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately. 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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Education Effectiveness

About the roleAre you a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across our communities? Do you believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment? If so, we invite you to bring your passion, expertise, and leadership to our team. At North Northamptonshire Council we are committed to delivering excellence in education and inclusion. As Head of Access and Sufficiency, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of school places, admissions, and capital investment—ensuring every child can thrive in a great school, close to home. What will you be doing?What You’ll Lead: <ul><li>Strategic education place planning for mainstream and special education </li><li>Commissioning and delivery of capital schemes, including SEND provision </li><li>School admissions and the establishment of new schools </li><li>Innovative partnerships and funding strategies to expand and enhance provision </li></ul>What You’ll Champion: <ul><li>Compassionate, inclusive leadership that empowers teams and communities</li><li>A culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance</li><li>Equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of service delivery</li><li>Financial stewardship of a £30m capital budget, driving value and impact</li></ul> About youWhat You’ll Bring: <ul><li>Proven senior leadership experience in complex, dynamic environments </li><li>Strategic vision and political acumen to influence and inspire </li><li>A deep understanding of education legislation, place planning, and infrastructure </li><li>The ability to lead transformational change and build strong partnerships </li></ul>We’re looking for someone who leads by example, embraces challenge, and is driven by a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026. Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of Access and Sufficiency 

About the role Are you a strategic leader with a deep commitment to inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our SEND services and shape a more inclusive future for our communities.What will you be doing?As Head of SEND, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality, integrated services that make a real difference to children, young people and their families. You’ll lead a skilled and passionate team, working across education, health and social care to ensure that every child with SEND receives the support they need to thrive. You will: <ul><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership across the SEND system.</li><li>Drive service improvement through robust performance and quality assurance.</li><li>Lead collaborative partnerships and joint commissioning to deliver integrated, effective support.</li><li>Ensure the voice of children, young people and families is central to service design and delivery.</li><li>Manage resources effectively, ensuring value for money and sustainability.</li></ul>About youYou will bring: <ul><li>A strong professional background in education, social care or a related field.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, and the wider children’s services landscape.</li><li>A proven track record of leading complex services and managing significant budgets.</li><li>A collaborative, inclusive leadership style that empowers teams and partners.</li></ul><ul><li>A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering the best outcomes for children and families.</li></ul>If you’re ready to lead with integrity, drive meaningful change, and help shape a more inclusive future for children and young people in North Northamptonshire, we’d love to hear from you. Shortlisting w/c 8th December 2025.Interviews w/c 5th &amp; 12th January 2026.Should you have any queries, please contact us via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. We kindly ask that you include a brief description of your enquiry to enable us to respond promptly and appropriately.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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Head of SEND

About the roleEADS (Employment and Disability Service) are looking to recruit an Employment Development Officer. Supporting people with complex barriers to start, stay and succeed in work is our focus. We are looking for somebody who can bring creativity, energy, passion and skills. We are based across North Northamptonshire, supporting people from diverse backgrounds. The role will require travel across multiple sites, including being based with employers and within co-location bases. Flexibility, a positive approach to problem solving, organisation and being able to adapt to change will be valuable skills in this role. An understanding of the model and delivery of supported employment, the welfare system and accessible employment pathways will be hugely beneficial. What will you be doing?As part of our delivery we support people;<ul><li>With complex barriers start, stay and succeed in work</li><li>Create person-centred vocational profiles </li><li>Prepare CVs and covering letters</li><li>Build confidence and stamina</li><li>Identify job goals and steps needed to achieve these</li><li>Gain experience</li><li>Engage with employers</li><li>Identify skills gaps and training resolves</li></ul>About youWe are looking for people who are; <ul><li>Passionate about employment </li><li>Creative thinkers</li><li>Focussed on solutions</li><li>Organised</li><li>Empathetic</li><li>Good communicators </li><li>Flexible</li><li>Self-motivated </li></ul> 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 usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Employment Development Officer 

About the roleWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our committed and talented Commissioning and Contracts Team, within Adult Social Care, as a Commissioning and Contracts Manager. This will be a challenging but rewarding role for the right individual with a genuine commitment to improve outcomes for people within North Northamptonshire.You will play a key role in leading commissioning and contracting work on behalf of Adult Social Care in North Northamptonshire, as well as developing and implementing our strategic commissioning intentions. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, analysing current and future need, developing and commissioning services, contracting, shaping and sustaining the market.This role will suit you if you:<ul><li>Enjoy a challenge</li><li>Can work across multiple portfolios </li><li>Are able to effectively manage competing deadlines and changing priorities</li><li>Have substantial experience in commissioning and/or contracting (ideally both)</li><li>Are able to bring ideas and solutions to the challenges in the social care market</li><li>Can confidently manage project teams and projects to time and financial targets</li></ul>What will you be doing?The post holder will:<ul><li>Lead multiple projects and project teams of internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Work collaboratively across the system and with local people</li><li>Compile and present comprehensive governance reports</li><li>Manage contractual arrangements throughout the contract lifecyle, including compiling terms as well as mobilising, varying, novating and terminating contracts</li><li>Act as a point of contact for contract-related issues, and widen understanding and awareness amongst stakeholders of both commissioning and contracting</li><li>Practice intelligence-led commissioning, using sound data and evidence</li></ul>About youThe right candidate will:<ul><li>Be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision</li><li>Be an effective team member, supporting colleagues when needed</li><li>Have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Have good attention to detail, particularly in reviewing legal documents</li><li>Be familiar with a range of information sources and research methodologies, including the analysis of complex demographic and demand led trends</li><li>Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and groups</li><li>Understand the benefits of co-production and working in this way</li><li>Have financial analysis and risk management capabilities</li><li>Understand relevant regulatory and legal requirements</li></ul>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 usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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>Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.It is situated in a residential suburb in&nbsp;Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.<h2>Additional information</h2>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;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.Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.<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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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>Would you like to join a&nbsp;local&nbsp;authority where you can progress your legal career and be supported&nbsp;to&nbsp;excel professionally? If so, join the Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;You will ideally have at least two years’ post qualification experience in the relevant areas of local government law, prosecutions, regulatory and general litigation and be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.If you are proactive, organised and&nbsp;want to work in a fast-paced environment then you may be the person that we are looking for.&nbsp;For more information, please contact Nicki Agalamanyi, Head of Legal (Corporate &amp; Place) on 07901 931853 for a confidential discussion.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.</li><li>Advocate for the Council in Court,&nbsp;</li><li>Be able to hold a full caseload of criminal litigation cases.</li><li>Be able to work as part of a team.</li><li>Be able to work to tight timelines and under pressure.</li></ul><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?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.

Senior Lawyer (Litigation)

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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>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?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.

Senior Lawyer (Childcare)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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>Southfields Care home,&nbsp;rated GOOD by CQC,&nbsp;provides exceptional levels of support to&nbsp;people&nbsp;living with&nbsp;dementia,&nbsp;physical disabilities or /and&nbsp;sensory impairments.Situated in a residential suburb in Northampton,&nbsp;Southfields&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a wonderful living environment in which residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.&nbsp;&nbsp;With our great accommodation,&nbsp;facilities and programme of activities, our care home evokes&nbsp;a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.<h2>Additional information</h2>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.&nbsp;You will contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.You may be a Senior Carer who has stepped in to support your manager and is now looking for your next permanent move, or a current Shift Lead seeking to gain more experience and develop yourself for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.&nbsp;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.Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.<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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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:&nbsp;<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>This is a part time role and would be suitable for someone who has some previous experience of working in a kitchen environment, however full training will be given to the right candidate &nbsp;We are a small team and we are looking for someone to work alongside our current cook. You should be able to work independently as well as part of a small team.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 Children's &nbsp;Barred List check. 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.<h2>Additional information</h2>You should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual whilst being organised. &nbsp;You will need to have excellent time keeping skills and have a reliable and committed approach to the job and the Centre. A sense of humour is always helpful as well.&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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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:&nbsp;<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>Longlands Care home provides exceptional levels of support in nursing, residential and Dementia care. &nbsp;&nbsp;It is situated in Daventry, and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life. &nbsp;&nbsp;We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care. &nbsp;&nbsp;With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evokes a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.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 Children and Adults Barred List check. 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.<h2>Additional information</h2>Are you detail orientated and take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment?&nbsp;Do you have a strong work ethic and passion for cleanliness? &nbsp; if so, Longlands are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and friendly to join our team.&nbsp;Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is preferred but not required. Ability to work independently and efficiently, have a good understanding of Health and Safety regulations and importance of adhering to policy and procedures.<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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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.

Housekeeper/Domestic Assistant/Cleaner -Longlands

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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>As a Natural Environment Officer (Ecology), your role involves providing specialist advice on natural environment issues, with a technical specialism in ecology. This will be principally in support of our Development Management Team, providing feedback on submissions in support of planning applications, including biodiversity net gain.Additionally, you may be asked to contribute to the specialist monitoring, research and statistical activities to support the Planning Service.<h2>Additional information</h2>You will bring with you experience in the technical specialism in ecology. &nbsp;With your in-depth knowledge of environmental legislation, best practice and statutory procedures, you’ll be able to offer comprehensive guidance and support to colleagues and customers to ensure best practice is followed. You’ll be dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for our ecology and the natural environment alongside enhancing new development and growth within West Northants. Your understanding of the Local Plan system, national and local planning policy will provide context for your expert guidance.&nbsp;You’ll have the relevant qualifications required and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or working towards your Assessment of Professional Competence. Experience with DEF, &nbsp;MasterGov or other planning related systems and mapping software would be helpful but not essential. &nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>&nbsp;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.

Natural Environment Ecology Officer

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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>
Longlands Care home is situated in Daventry, we offer a happy and safe living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
Our Team of friendly and committed staff provide the highest level of care and specialise in supporting people living with Dementia.
With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home aims to provide a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.
<h2>Additional information</h2>
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<li>You may be a senior carer that has stepped in to assist your manager and looking for the next permanent move or a current Shift lead wishing to gain more experience to develop yourself for your future.&nbsp;</li>
<li>With your previous experience in care leadership, and NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health &amp; Social Care (ideal), you'll join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.</li>
<li>To contribute, as a senior member of staff, to the overall management and development of service provision in a given geographical area, planning for the future development of services to meet the needs of customers from diverse cultural communities.</li>
<li>To contribute to the process of annual resource requirements reviews, monitoring budgets and planning budget needs for the future to determine where customer needs can be met within budget restraints.</li>
<li>To actively promote a customer voice in the provision of the service, including the encouragement of self and citizen advocacy.</li>
<li>Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.</li>
<li>We will offer 2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy&nbsp;scheme" too. We will settle you in, there's no pressure to "hit the ground running"!</li>
<li>You will understand the Quality Commission (CQC) and to have good knowledge in all relevant legislation and regulations. Your role will involve ensuring that the home provides high-quality care and support to residents.</li>
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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.
Apply now! &nbsp;As we may close the advert early, if we receive the desired response.&nbsp;
<h2>Company information</h2>
&nbsp;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 partner
The 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.

Care home - Senior carer/ Shift Lead (Longlands)

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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>Join us as a Procurement Business Partner at West Northamptonshire CouncilAre you ready to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real difference to the communities we serve?At West Northamptonshire Council, we’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Procurement Business Partner to play a pivotal 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 strategic advice and deliver end to end procurement services that directly support our ambitious corporate plan and strategic objectives. <h2>Additional information</h2>If you are an experienced team leader with both strong commercial acumen, public sector procurement expertise and knowledge , and &nbsp;the ability to build and develop 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 the highest 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.<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.

Procurement Business Partner

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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>Based: 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. &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>If 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;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. &nbsp;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). &nbsp;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.<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?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.

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

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Based: 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. &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? We are looking for passionate and accomplished Social Workers to join our dedicated and supportive teams in West Northamptonshire. Within:Community Hub teams:&nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.&nbsp; About you If 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;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. &nbsp;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). &nbsp;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.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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<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>West Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Senior Planning Enforcement Officer to help drive forward its place-shaping agenda.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the best developments are delivered across the region.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You will need to be methodical, have an attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about planning and development, with a commitment to delivering positive change in West Northamptonshire. If you are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.<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?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.

Senior Developer Contributions Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
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<li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
<li>Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
<li>Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</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>Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
<li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
<li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
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<h2>About the role</h2>
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.&nbsp; Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.
View our colleagues,&nbsp;Mukti and Viren talk about their experience working with our team.
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<h2>Additional information</h2>
West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with.&nbsp;
For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams" target="_blank">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a> or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;
Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp; Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.
<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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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 partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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.
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Senior Lawyer (Child Care)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li><li>Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</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>Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li><li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li><li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li></ul><h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service is seeking to recruit creative and innovative psychologists to expand its existing team of skilled and friendly staff, as we develop and grow.West Northamptonshire is still a fairly new unitary council – with many opportunities to shape the future of the educational psychology service through co-constructing future directions with our stakeholders and developing the team together.&nbsp;The Service is very well regarded and supported within the council, which has a strong focus on values-based practice and staff wellbeing. We are keen for staff at all levels to contribute to, or lead&nbsp;initiatives and projects in line with our model of distributed leadership, giving opportunities to develop, experience and contribute to strategic developments.The EPS is committed to developing services in response to community needs. We provide a broad and extensive centralised training offer and promote emotional wellbeing for school staff through our coaching and supervision offer. The service leads on the Northamptonshire Baby Room Project and the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme, and we are developing initiative into MELSA.The service will provide you with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme and regular professional supervision. Additional mentoring support will be provided if you are a newly qualified EP.&nbsp;We have extensive links with training universities, with two members of our EP team employed as tutors on EP training courses - along with other links to local universities.If you would like an informal discussion about the role, and the new directions which the Service is taking, please email Gavin Morgan, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist and tutor at University College London - <a href="http://westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or Kathryn Davidson, Interim Principal Educational Psychologist - <a href="mailto:kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>West Northamptonshire Council covers the geographical area to the south and west of Northamptonshire. The service is based at One Angel Square in central Northampton. The EPS promotes a balance of face to face, alongside remote working. You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone to support a flexible approach.&nbsp;Salary will increase up to £63,348 FTE with 3 SPA points.&nbsp;Previously awarded SPA points will be honoured.&nbsp;West Northamptonshire Educational Psychologists are employed on local scales - which exceed Soulbury terms - alongside a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days (FTE).West Northamptonshire value our EPs - HCPC registration fees will also be paid.<h2>Additional information</h2>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:<ul><li>An interest in developing innovative and creative practice</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>A commitment to&nbsp;improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups</li><li>An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals</li></ul>Applicants will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), unless currently in training.&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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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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