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Job Title: Ecology Adviser Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of biodiversity and placemaking across Hertfordshire?We’re seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our friendly and knowledgeable LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development &amp; Sustainability). This is a fantastic opportunity to influence planning and development decisions, ensuring ecological considerations are embedded at every stage.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Ecologist, you will provide expert advice to Hertfordshire’s planning authorities and developers, helping to ensure that biodiversity, habitat protection, and ecological enhancement are central to planning decisions. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Reviewing planning applications and local plans to assess ecological impacts.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and helping to deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.</li><li>Advising on site surveys, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for ecological enhancement.</li><li>Collaborating with planners, developers, and designers to promote nature-positive outcomes.</li><li>Representing the natural environment in policy-making, master planning, and placemaking discussions.</li><li>Engaging with local and national networks, including ALGE and CIEEM.</li></ul>This is an exciting time to join us, as new legislation and strategies are raising the profile of ecology in national and planning government. You’ll have the opportunity to influence real change and contribute to a greener, more sustainable Hertfordshire.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>18 month professional ecological experience in planning or consultancy</li></ul><ul><li>Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in ecology or a related field.</li></ul><ul><li>A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, planning policy, and protected species.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, and protected species legislation.</li><li>Experience and familiarity in habitats assessments, surveying and reports.</li></ul><ul><li>Passionate about promoting the value of the natural environment in planning and development.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and speak confidently to a range of audiences.</li><li>Comfortable working across teams and organisations to deliver shared goals.</li><li>Ability to negotiate and take a pragmatic approach to ecological outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Hold a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Postgraduate qualification in ecology, biology, or environmental planning.</li><li>Experience with GIS and ecological data analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with biological recording networks and stakeholder organisations (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency).</li><li>Understanding of how nature and culture intersect in placemaking and policy.</li><li>Have a working knowledge of the planning system.</li><li>Evidence of any relevant conservation and/or habitat management experience.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Simon.Richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simon.Richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Ecology Adviser

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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>Additional information</h2>To work as part of a team, delivering a wide range of frontline LibraryPlus services to a high standard.To support and coach customers to develop their IT skills, enabling them to self-serve using the WNC website and other online services effectively and confidently.To understand the volunteer journey and promote volunteering opportunities in libraries and the wider community. To support and coach library volunteers<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;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>.&nbsp;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.

Customer Adviser (Weston Favell Library)

About the roleWe’re seeking to recruit a great new Night Home Carer; someone with the right values and positive attitude to work for the Specialist Support for Younger Adults team – could this be you?Working hours are 10:00pm to 8:00am.The successful candidate will support our customers with overnight support living within Da Vinci Court in Wellingborough.Night Home Carer role receives 1/3 enhancement for waking night and attracts other enhancements, e.g. double time for Bank Holidays, as there is a requirement to provide a service 365 days of the year.What will you be doing?The role of a Night Home Carer is to: Provide night support to a customer living within their own home. Customer may require support during the night which you will attend to. Travel to different locations for customer support as and when required.Provide practical, personal and emotional care and support to customers who may have a range of different health and social care needs.Ensure each customer experiences a service that meets their own personal needs and preferences, as set out in their care/support plan, and to refer any areas of concern to the duty manager.Work in such a way as that promotes the customers' health and wellbeing, ensures dignity is preserved, supports independence and choice whilst maintaining safety making sure any areas of concern are reported.Provide a flexible service that may involve a range of activities including personal care, administration of prescribed medication, practical help at home, etc. Work with the customer to understand and contribute to assess their needs of customers, e.g. risk, manual handling and use of low-level equipment.Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons. Comply with the policies and procedures, and any relevant legislative requirements. Carry out any other duties which all within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. About youCandidates ideally should have a full driving licence with access to a full serviced appropriately insured vehicle in order to travel to various locations.Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check which will be covered by the employer.You must have a genuine interest to work within social care.You should have the ability to provide excellent care and support to all our customers.You should treat others with dignity and respect.You will be flexible and compassionateYou are able to work well alone and in a team environment.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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North Northamptonshire Council

Relief Night Home Carer

About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen within North Northamptonshire Council’s Housing Solutions Service for a Landlord Liaison Officer. This vital role will focus on developing and maintaining strong relationships with private landlords, letting agents, and other housing providers to improve access to the private rented sector and help prevent and relieve homelessness. We offer a full 8-week induction and training school which is designed to help you learn the legal requirements of the role and the legislation that you will need to apply whilst gaining practical knowledge and key skills in homelessness prevention and case management. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment whilst having the opportunity to learn from other key teams in the Housing Solutions service.What past trainees have said:‘The training school was excellent, as a new employee I was fortunate to have this experience’ ‘The whole training from start to finish was amazing, very well delivered and lots of opportunities to ask questions’‘The training was great, it gave me all the tools needed to feel confident in my post now’What will you be doing?You will work closely with the Senior Landlord Liaison Officer and wider housing teams to secure affordable, sustainable housing solutions for those in housing need. By supporting both landlords and tenants, you will help create successful tenancies and reduce the use and cost of temporary accommodation.This is a dynamic and varied role where you will provide expert advice on tenancy sustainment, landlord responsibilities, and housing legislation. You will also contribute to service development, performance monitoring, and the delivery of innovative initiatives that support private sector access and tenancy sustainment.About youTo succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication and negotiation skills, a good understanding of homelessness and private rented sector challenges, and the ability to work collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment.The role will require the post holder to operate across the North Northamptonshire area so access to a vehicle is essential.If you wish to discuss the position further, please contact Andrea Davies (Housing Options Team Leader) on 07880 024355. 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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Landlord Liaison Officer

About the roleThis role plays a key part in supporting the successful implementation of a new Adult Social Care system, ensuring it meets the needs of service users and aligns with organisational objectives. You will work closely with stakeholders across the social care teams to facilitate a smooth transition, provide technical and operational guidance, and help embed best practices.In addition to the new system implementation, the role will also provide ongoing support for other existing social care systems, ensuring they remain effective, reliable, and responsive to changing requirements. This includes troubleshooting, user support, and contributing to system enhancements that improve service delivery and outcomes for adults in care.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Supporting the Implementation of a New Adult Social Care System You will play an active role in the rollout of a new Adult Social Care system, assisting with configuration, testing, and user acceptance activities to ensure the system meets operational and statutory requirements.</li><li>Providing Support for Existing Social Care Systems Alongside the implementation work, you will help maintain and support current social care systems, resolving issues, responding to user queries, and contributing to system improvements.</li><li>Working Closely with the Senior Applications Officer and Project Team You will collaborate with the Senior Applications Officer and the wider project team to support the development and delivery of the new system. This includes preparing documentation, assisting with data migration, coordinating training materials, and ensuring smooth communication between technical teams and end-users.</li><li>Contributing to Continuous Improvement Your input will help identify opportunities to enhance processes and system functionality, ensuring that social care teams have the tools they need to deliver high-quality services.</li></ul>About you<ul><li>Technical Skills<ul><li>Experience supporting or implementing IT systems, ideally within social care or similar environments.</li><li>Understanding of system configuration, data quality, and testing processes.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot and resolve application issues effectively.</li></ul></li><li>Analytical and Problem-Solving<ul><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse processes.</li><li>Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.</li></ul></li><li>Communication and Collaboration<ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively within a project team and support senior colleagues.</li></ul></li><li>Organisational Skills<ul><li>Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.</li></ul></li><li>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Adult Social Care processes and statutory requirements.</li><li>Experience with social care systems or similar case management platforms.</li></ul></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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ICT Applications Support  Officer 

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council - NN Leisure team are looking to appoint 1 x Active Communities Workers who will join our Active Families team. The programme will support more North Northamptonshire residents to participate in physical activity, make positive lifestyles changes and encourage regular long-term participation to improve their health, mental and physical wellbeing. The project will deliver a varied activity programme across North Northamptonshire that meet the needs of families on their doorstep, ensuring that residents of all ages have the opportunity to try new activities and sports, move more and live healthier lifestyles. The post is a part time role at 20 hours per week.As part of the NN Leisure - Active Families team, we can offer you further training in Health and Safety, Equality, First Aid, Safeguarding and other NGB qualifications as required. What will you be doing?Working as part of the NN Leisure Active Families Team, you will be delivering a range of fun and engaging sport and activity programmes for families and residents in North Northamptonshire. The programme with deliver a variety of different sports, exercise and play activities for which you will either be the lead coach/instructor or be the support for other team members. There will also be a requirement to delivery and support the management of the annual large scale Active Families Fundays events, which are held during the summer months. You will also have the opportunity to assist the Active Communities Team with the delivery of Sportsleaders courses and other training development sessions, supporting community learners and volunteers. Candidates will also be required to support with admin and the development of evaluation reports for the Active Families project. About youThe successful candidates will already hold at least one qualification in any play, sport or exercise based learning at Level 2 or above (i.e. Play leader, NGB, ETM, Personal Instructor etc). Applicants must also have experience of coaching/instructing and delivering sessions to a variety of age groups and have adapted sessions for all abilities. We are looking for a model activity leader or coach who can not only work well as part of a team but is confident, outgoing, passionate and makes their sessions fun and exciting as well as progressive and educational.Candidates will also need to be able to travel to various locations across Northamptonshire in Corby, Kettering, East Northants and Wellingborough and be prepared to work early evenings and possibly weekends, therefore we require candidates to be able to be flexible in their working hours. 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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Active Communities Worker

About the roleAre you a skilled electrician looking for a rewarding role in the public sector? We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our team, providing essential housing maintenance services across the Council’s housing stock and corporate properties.In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of electrical work as directed by the designated Repairs Officer, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and in line with work orders. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of the Council’s maintenance services, helping to maintain safe, high-quality homes and buildings for residents and staff.What will you be doing?As an Electrician, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Council’s housing stock and corporate properties. Working under the direction of the designated Repairs Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across a range of settings. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Complete maintenance and repair works as specified in work orders.</li><li>Undertake individual or joint electrical installation and maintenance tasks within allocated areas, following current Risk Assessments &amp; Method Statements (RAMS) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).</li><li>Use mobile devices to complete reports, certifications, order materials, and request follow-up work.</li><li>Work independently or as part of a team across various service areas</li><li>Complete work orders in accordance with the schedule of rates.</li><li>Follow safe working practices and comply with the Council’s Health and Safety policies.</li></ul>Ensure the proper use and maintenance of tools, PPE, and vehicles, including regular cleaning and fluid level checks.About youTo be successful in this role, you will be a qualified and experienced electrician with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. You will have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out electrical maintenance, inspection, and testing work efficiently and in compliance with regulations.<ul><li>City &amp; Guilds 2360 Parts 1 &amp; 2 or equivalent.</li><li>City &amp; Guilds 2382 (18th Edition).</li><li>City &amp; Guilds 2391 (Test &amp; Inspection) or equivalent.</li><li>Practical experience in electrical inspection and testing.</li><li>Willingness to undertake CAT B asbestos training and any additional training as required to stay updated with regulations and legislation.</li><li>Numerate with the ability to complete reports and certifications accurately.</li><li>Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, particularly in a customer-facing environment</li><li>Strong awareness of health and safety practices and a commitment to safe working procedures.</li><li>Confident in using electronic devices for reporting and work order management.</li><li>Understanding and awareness of equal opportunities</li><li>Willingness to participate in out-of-hours call-outs as required.</li></ul>Valid driving licence to travel between work locations.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.We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Job Title: Habilitation Specialist Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa pro rata (actual £32,691 - £35,729) Hours: 37.0 Term Time Only (39 weeks) Location: Based in either Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage, with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Vision Impairment Team provides specialist support to Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CYPVI), promoting access to education, supporting the development of essential skills for independence and as part of preparation for adulthood.&nbsp;The Vision Impairment Team work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred support that enables each CYPVI to thrive both educationally and socially.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of the Qualified Habilitation Specialist is to provide expert habilitation work of an excellent standard. This includes delivering tailored habilitation training - orientation, mobility, and independent living skills - across home, school, and settings.Key Responsibilities:Under the supervision and line management of a Lead Teacher for Vision Impairment, you will:<ul><li>Co-ordinate all aspects of the provision of habilitation (orientation, mobility and independent daily living skills) training for CYPVI.</li><li>Assess, develop, deliver and monitor the habilitation (orientation, mobility and independent/daily living skills) needs of individual CYPVI, in agreement with the CYPVI and/or, where appropriate, Parents/Carers and others.</li><li>Undertake environmental audits in the setting/school, as required.</li><li>Undertake appropriate risk assessments and advise schools/education settings on specific risk management strategies e.g. for school trips/activities.</li><li>Deliver appropriate individual habilitation training for CYPVI in a range of settings (e.g. homes, Early Years settings, schools, colleges and public places, including public transport, of relevance to the CYPVI and their needs).</li><li>Undertake home visits and when appropriate, work in the evenings according to individual needs of CYPVI.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to Parents/Carers, and other professionals in order to ensure habilitation training and independent/daily living skills in the school and home settings is complementary and consistent.</li><li>Provide support in habilitation for CYPVI at times of transition to and between educational settings.</li><li>Liaise with Parents/Carers, Teachers, support staff and other professionals within educational settings regarding the habilitation needs of CYPVI.</li><li>Maintain detailed records of habilitation provision for CYPVI on caseload and write reports as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the EHC Plan assessment process and annual EHC Plan Review, as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the planning and delivery of countywide training for Staff working with CYPVI and for peer groups.</li><li>Support multi-agency working by developing and maintaining links with other professionals involved with the education and support of CYPVI (e.g. QTVI, Rehabilitation Officers for Adults, Sensory Services).</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues both within and outside SEND SAS, including the Delivering Special Provision Locally Partnerships, to promote early intervention and assessment.</li><li>Participate in and, on occasions, organise extra-curricular activities for CYPVI as part of their habilitation training.</li><li>Review the Aims and Objectives for the delivery of Habilitation Training, taking account of the outcomes specified in the ‘Quality Standards –Delivery of Habilitation Training (Mobility and Independent Living Skills) for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment (2nd edition - 2022)’.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of current thinking, research and relevant developments in the area of habilitation and habilitation training, in order to improve and further develop service provision.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with children and young people with SEND in an educational, health or social care setting.</li><li>Strong communication skills with children, families and professionals.</li><li>Knowledge of SEND legislation and Education Health Care Plans.</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and write professional reports.</li><li>Well-organised and able to meet deadlines.</li><li>Proficient in ICT.</li><li>Ability to work independently and contribute as part of the wider team within the service.</li><li>Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continued professional development.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle, or ability to travel independently.</li><li>If you do not hold the mandatory qualification - a willingness to undertake and attain the qualification - Specialist Qualification in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) Graduate Diploma.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>You will hold either a BSc (Hons) Habilitation Work (with CYP) or Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (with CYP) or be in the final year of working towards one of these qualifications.</li><li>If qualified, you will hold and maintain registration with Habilitation VI UK and/or RWPN and be able to evidence continued professional development (CPD) relevant to vision impairment and habilitation.</li><li>Experience in delivering habilitation training to CYPVI.</li><li>Experience of delivering training to adults.</li><li>Skilled in assessing needs, planning, and delivering mobility and Independent Living Skills programmes.</li><li>Confident conducting environmental audits and risk assessments.</li></ul>This is a rewarding role that requires patience, creativity, and adaptability. The successful postholder will be adept at tailoring training and building trust.This position builds transferable skills in assessment, planning, and multi-agency collaboration and has a direct impact upon a CYPVI’s confidence and community inclusion.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:28th January, in person at our Farnham House, Stevenage offices, or&nbsp;30th January, in person at our Apsley, Hemel Hempstead officesBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Local Authority Designated Officer Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,460 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The LADO service is the Local Authority’s statutory function for managing and overseeing allegations and concerns against professionals who work with children. The LADOs have a key role to provide specialist advice, guidance and training to organisations who employ staff in the children’s workforce and provide services to children in Hertfordshire. The service has a statutory responsibility to ensure the necessary investigations are carried out where necessary considering multifaceted perspectives of employment, child protection, criminal and regulation ensuring staff are treated fairly and supported to improve practice where possible but also to ensure those responsible for managing staff do so effectively making sure risks to children from the workforce are mitigated and reported to the necessary bodies such as DBS. The team members hold a significant amount of safeguarding experience, the service is fast paced with staff undertaking fast paced and complex child protection activities on a duty basis working with a vast range of statutory agencies, partner agencies and regulatory bodies. The role regulatory involves critically challenging and escalating concerns at a senior level. <h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>To manage and oversee the allegations management process in line with current local and national safeguarding procedures and guidance issued by the Department for Education and Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership, including the identification of those at risk or in need of protection, determining with the employer the most suitable method of intervention.</li><li>To manage and oversee individual cases from all partner agencies of the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children’s Partnership employing or supplying staff to the children’s workforce.</li><li>To chair LADO meetings that look at an allegation against an individual working in the children’s workforce and agreeing decisions and actions, ensuring the accuracy of notes, their timely distribution and accurate recording on the agreed systems.</li><li>To disseminate the outcomes of processes as appropriate and work with employers to ensure that referrals of cases to the Disclosure and Barring Service and the relevant professional regulatory body are made appropriately.</li><li>To identify cases requiring additional media and communications protocols and bring those to the attention of senior managers.</li><li>Manage the recording systems that provide clear audit trails about decision making, planning and recommendations in all processes relating to the management of allegations against individuals working in the children’s workforce.</li><li>To ensure an effective communication strategy with all partner agencies in respect of process developments and updates, and establish links with other LADOs (regionally and nationally) to ensure sharing of best practice for continuous improvement and effective cross border working.</li><li>To implement performance management systems, providing timely and accurate performance data and inform reports to Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership and ensure that learning from cases is fed back into improving practice so that safer cultures are embedded and children are better protected.</li><li>To manage the submission of data relating to allegations against staff and volunteers to the Department for Education when required.</li><li>To liaise as necessary with representatives of other Local Authorities in respect of position of trust abuse issues that span council boundaries.</li><li>To assist and support agencies and employers in their practice by providing advice, guidance, and training in relation to managing allegations made against people who come onto contact with children in their working environment.</li></ul>To represent the Local Authority as LADO in relation to service development across the region, as required.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social work qualification and active registration with Social Work England. For an applicant to be considered without a social work qualification, they will need to demonstrate extensive experience of holding LADO roles.</li><li>Extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, in particular child protection</li><li>Knowledge of current research and reports concerning child protection issues</li><li>Ability to deal with complex practice and legal issues relating to allegations management</li><li>Knowledge of key agencies and partners who need to be involved in the investigation of allegations</li><li>Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations and guidance on child protection, safer recruitment and allegations management within the legal frameworks outlined in The Children Act, Working Together to Safeguarding Children, Sexual Offences Act, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act and local child protection procedures</li><li>Knowledge of regulations in relation to employment issues</li><li>Experience and understanding of disciplinary procedures in various settings</li><li>Extensive experience of child protection systems and advising on the handling and management of child protection cases</li><li>Competent skills in quality assurance and escalations, including those to senior managers, directors and at times professional or regulatory bodies.</li><li>Ability to meet statutory deadlines, manage own workload and ensure timely recording of outcomes</li><li>Ability to critically analyse individual agency policies and procedures relevant to an allegation, and challenge or advise actions to improve and implement safer cultures and practice</li><li>Ability to lead and chair complex and multifaceted child protection investigations</li><li>Understanding of risk assessments in the context of keeping children and the workforce safe</li><li>Developing positive working relationships with internal partners (for example HR) and with organisations who are employers of the children’s workforce</li><li>Able to consistently meet the set practice standards for the LADO</li><li>Producing reports from the outcomes of allegations</li><li>Able to proficiently use the local client recording system</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Have had experience at team manager level with at least 5 years post qualifying experience in child protection</li><li>Experience in delivering training in multi-disciplinary settings on child protection issues and allegations management</li><li>Ability to implement necessary change as a result of new guidance or findings from audits and inspections</li><li>Writing policies and procedures</li><li>Supporting support agencies and partners to improve and develop their systems</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kassiane Papageorgiou (<a href="mailto:kassiane.papageorgiou@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kassiane.papageorgiou@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers, and communities. &nbsp;There is tremendous opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic, and spirited Building Control professional to exert a lasting influence over design, construction, safety, sustainability, and welfare, as well as protecting a rich and colourful heritage. &nbsp;You’ll find yourself in a position where your input can really make a difference and significantly benefit the future development of West Northamptonshire.Our benefits 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>What will you be doing? This role will include checking plans, visiting sites, providing advice to building professionals, the public and the Council as well as contributing to the quality and safety of the built environment in accordance with national standards. &nbsp;The candidate would also be required to deal with dangerous structures, the investigation and resolution of breaches of the Building Regulations and be responsible for ensuring Partner Authority applications are administered and checked according to the LABC Partner Authority Scheme. &nbsp;About you In this role the successful candidate will be working closely with the Principal and Senior Building Control Surveyors, you’ll help ensure that the Council’s statutory functions are properly carried out in dealing with the building regulations and associated legislative controls including fire, health and safety matters relating to buildings and structures.&nbsp;The candidate should be a corporate member of RICS, CABE or equivalent and be a Class 2 (C to F) Registered Building inspector.About us &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 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>.&nbsp;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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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Building Control team for a new Building Control Officer.You will be accountable to the Principal Building Control Officer, with support from the Team Leader - Building Control. The role sits within Planning and Building Control Service which is part of the Place Directorate in West Northamptonshire Council.The role primarily involves undertaking site visits, rather than working from the primary office base. We are open to discussions about flexible working. This role has been identified as a part-flexible worker type, this means that you will be able to work from other work locations and when not working from an office you will be work remotely (including from home or on site).Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.&nbsp;Our benefits 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>What will you be doing? You will assist with site inspections, plan vetting/approval and supervision of building work, which relates to the Building Regulations and allied legislation and to provide a professional Building Control service.&nbsp;You will ensure that WNC Building Control is recognised as delivering an excellent service for all our customers.About you We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to work within our recently reorganised Building Control team.You will need to be methodical, have an&nbsp;attention to detail and be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written.An in depth knowledge of the internal computer administration system (DEF) is preferred.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 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.

Building Control Officer

Job Title: Service Manager for Services for Young People Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum Hours: 37 per week Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Our vision is to meet the needs of young people who face challenges in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood.Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People (SfYP) supports young people to achieve their potential by delivering high-quality youth work, careers education, information, advice and guidance, as well as work-related learning and work experience opportunities. We review and maintain Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for young people aged 16 and over, ensuring they receive the support they need post year 11.The service works in schools, colleges, community venues and young people’s centres, using a variety of approaches and methods during the day, evenings and weekends.<h4>About the role</h4>Responsible for a multi-disciplinary team of Careers Education IAG Advisers, Youth Workers, EHCP Coordinators, Employment Training Advisers, and other professionals across Stevenage and North Herts.You will have strong recent and relevant operational performance management experience and skills and a proven track record of developing a culture of high performance and achievement, at pace.As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have countywide strategic lead responsibilities for one or more service priority areas.In addition to core funded work, the team delivers contracted services in schools and colleges such as careers guidance and work-related learning.You will be required to show strong leadership; be innovative, flexible, motivational, have good attention to detail, work at speed, and can engage and negotiate with a wide range of partners from schools / colleges, employers / businesses, district / borough councils, the voluntary sector, other education providers and elected members.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>JNC qualified or Level 6 Careers Guidance qualified.</li><li>Strong leadership and current successful operational performance management experience</li><li>Thrive in a fast-moving multidisciplinary environment - successfully achieving deadlines, at pace.</li><li>Full driving Licence and daily access to a vehicle.</li><li>ICT competent including data and performance analysis</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:headofsfyp@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">headofsfyp@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 14th January 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>HCC SfYP Service Manager Job Info December 2025.pdf</li></ul> 





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Service Manager for Services for Young People

Job Title: Specialist Advisory Teacher - (Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment – QTVI) Starting Salary: £32,916 - £52,490 pa + SEN - Hertfordshire locally agreed Teachers minimum and upper pay range Hours: 32.5 Location: Hertfordshire - based in either Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Would you like to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Hertfordshire? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the SEND Specialist Advice and Support Service (SEND SAS) who have a vacancy for a Specialist Advisory Teacher (Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment – QTVI).Our SEND SAS teams work with babies, children and young people with a range of special educational needs.In this role you can enjoy the support of a very experienced and dedicated team working together to improve the outcomes for CYP with Vision Impairment.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is peripatetic, working with babies, children and young people with vision impairment (CYPVI) aged 0-25 years, their families and educational settings (Early Years/School/College) to facilitate provision and enable best outcomes.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Responsible for ensuring that the educational and developmental progress of CYPVI is met, in line with the Hertfordshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy and HCC’s strategic objectives.</li><li>Holding your own caseload, organising visits and writing reports.</li><li>There will be many opportunities to work collaboratively with specialists within our Team and other agencies; each day is different.</li><li>Working with Parents/Carers and Health professionals from the point of diagnosis to support vision and/or tactile development, language development, social/emotional wellbeing and independence skills</li><li>Provide effective high-quality advice and support to children, young people, their families, and educational settings including the development, delivery and evaluation of training packages.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level, hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li><li>Extensive years’ experience of relevant and successful teaching experience, including recent classroom experience, practice knowledge in the area of vision impairment or be employed within an advisory service</li><li>Knowledge of SEND legislation and Education Health Care Plans</li><li>Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continued professional development</li><li>Willingness to undertake and attain the mandatory qualification to teach children and young people with vision impairment</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Proficient in ICT</li><li>Ability to work independently and contribute as part of the wider team within the service</li><li>Well-organised and able to meet deadlines</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle, or ability to travel independently</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Hold the mandatory qualification to teach children and young people with vision impairment or in the final year of working towards this qualification</li></ul>The Vision Impairment Team welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. Hertfordshire champions Equality and Fairness.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident employer, and we encourage people to contact us using their chosen communication method.We can offer you a friendly, supportive working environment, a full induction and ongoing professional development. If this seems like the opportunity for you, we would welcome your application.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.To hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp;Rebecca Payne at <a href="mailto:rebecca.payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Sharon Hill at <a href="mailto:sharon.hill@hertordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.hill@hertordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:28th January in person at our Farnham House, Stevenage offfices; and30th January in person at our Apsley, Hemel Hempstead offices Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Specialist Advisory Teacher - Visual Impairment Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Specialist Advisory Teacher

<h2>About the job</h2><h2>Purpose of the job:</h2>To ensure the safe and smooth transition of passengers, staff and airport users whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction at all times.<h2>Training:</h2>To prepare you for taking on the role, you’ll undergo a&nbsp;six-week&nbsp;training period. The&nbsp;six weeks&nbsp;are on a 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday schedule, based at the terminal at the airport. This will consist of both classroom and operational training.<h2>About you</h2><h2>Eligibility criteria:</h2>You must be able to read, write and speak fluent English, whilst additional language skills are desirable but not compulsory. Our Security Officers are required by legislation to have full-colour vision and the capability to appropriately perform a range of duties. It’s also important that you are physically fit as the role will require you to spend periods of time sitting, standing, bending and walking. The minimum age requirement is 18 due to clearance legislation.You will also be required to pass through a range of referencing and vetting checks, including a Criminal Record Check and Counter Terrorism Check. You must also have lived in the UK for at least 3 years with a 5-year work history, unless in education.&nbsp;Start date: Feb 2026.<h2>Application process</h2>*&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Please do no apply on this site&nbsp; &nbsp; *To apply please visit:<a href="https://www.london-luton.co.uk/aviation-security-officer" target="_blank">https://www.london-luton.co.uk/aviation-security-officer</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1675167&amp;ptId=12112" target="_blank">download: Document1.docx</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

LLA Aviation Security Officer

The VacancyThe Greater South East Net Zero Hub (GSENZH) is supporting public-sector partners to accelerate their journey to Net Zero. Our Data &amp; Information Team provides high-quality analytical insight to shape decarbonisation strategies, energy projects and investment decisions across the region.We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our team and help deliver impactful, evidence-based change.Working under the guidance of the Senior Data Analyst, you will provide analytical and operational support across energy and decarbonisation projects. You will collect, assess and interpret data to identify trends, inform business cases and help make better strategic decisions.We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are are received so please check out the full job description below and apply today!Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide sponsorship. Click Apply Now to start your application.Have a question? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk</a>.<h4>The Company</h4>Local government—but not as you know it! We’re the Cambridgeshire &amp; Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), a bold and forward-thinking organisation created in 2017 through a landmark devolution deal with Government. That deal handed us the power and the funding to make decisions locally, for the people who live and work here.We’re a partnership of seven councils working together with businesses, educators, health services, emergency responders and community groups to drive growth and improve lives across our region. Led by a directly elected Mayor and a Board of local leaders, we’re united by a clear mission - to get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.At the Combined Authority, we do things the CIVIL way—Collaboration, Integrity, Vision, Innovation, Leadership. We’re passionate about our people and proud of our culture. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful, you’ve come to the right place.Explore our vacancies and start your journey with us today.<a href></a>The BenefitsGenerous Annual LeaveFlexible WorkingLocal Government Pension SchemeEmployees Benefits &amp; Wellbeing PlatformThe Values<ul><li>The CIVILS</li></ul><h4>Our annual CIVIL awards ceremony recognises and rewards employee successes</h4><ul><li>Work-Life Balance</li></ul><h4>Flexible Working helps my work-life balance</h4><ul><li>Learning &amp; Development</li></ul><h4>The CPCA supports my professional development</h4>Documents<a href="../../Jobs/DownloadDocument/1420361?cid=3410&amp;pubid=4033090">JD Data Analyst - NZ (002) - Download</a>





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Data Analyst

Job Title: Supported Living &amp; Short Breaks Manager Starting Salary: £48,226 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 9 months Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSecondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>About the team</h4>Scarborough house is a Supported Living and Short Break service offering support to adults with learning disabilities and varying disabilities such as epilepsy, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. The Short Break service is a CQC registered 7 bedded service. The Supported Living service is made up of 3 different Bungalow’s on site supporting a total of 16 adults across the service.The ethos of the service is to enable people who live or stay at Scarborough house to have full and varied lives whilst supporting and promoting their independence.We are currently looking to offer this opportunity to a person who has some managerial experience and wants to further their career in a dynamic setting. The manager is required to oversee the operational management of this service and collaboratively better the lives of the people we support. As the service manager, you will be required to register with the Care Quality Commission, be accountable for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the service and will be responsible for meeting required standards of staffing, in accordance with the Health &amp; Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>To manage support for adults with disabilities whilst taking responsibility for all practice and ongoing support planning, ensuring all staff are aware of and meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.</li><li>Lead effective communication and liaison with Social Work Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams (CLDT), Health Professionals, Brokerage team, other service managers, and transition teams working with young adults.</li><li>Build positive relationships with people utilising the service, their families and carers.</li><li>Developing and empowering staff to support adults with disabilities, of which, some are extremely complex.</li><li>You will monitor staff performance, provide support, recognise talent, and implement appropriate individual career and development plans.</li><li>Responsible for advising on and developing policies, procedures, and operational systems to reflect the aims and objectives of the service.</li><li>Responsible for personnel and employee relations, including grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures. Responsibility for the recruitment and induction of all staff in line with the General Social Work Council Code of Practice and Care Standards Act 2000.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>RQF (Formerly QCF) Level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.</li><li>CQC Registration with the service if application is successful</li><li>Managerial experience in a social care setting</li><li>Experience of working within regulatory body frameworks ie CQC or PAMMS</li><li>Experience working with adults with disabilities</li><li>Experience with grievances, ill health, and disciplinary procedures</li><li>Experience with recruitment</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careIf you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:lorraine.taylor@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lorraine.taylor@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 18 December 2025, or as and when applications are received.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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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>In addition to the statutory library service, Northamptonshire’s LibraryPlus supports a number of Community Managed Libraries which are run by volunteers. &nbsp;Your role will be to support these libraries in their day to day work, training volunteers to deliver the best possible library service to their local community. You will also carry out regular monitoring reviews against a Service Level Agreement, to ensure quality service delivery.The post is based in Northampton, but is a flexible role.The role will include frequent travel to libraries located across the whole county, so you must be able to travel independently, sometimes at short notice. &nbsp;This is a half time role which may require occasional weekend working for volunteer training, so you will need to be flexible to the business needs of the service.<h2>Additional information</h2>Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to think on your feet?Can you be flexible in your approach and are you seeking a role where no two days are the same? &nbsp;&nbsp;Are you enthusiastic about library services, able to build good working relationships and communicate at all levels and have achieved GCSEs in Maths and English?&nbsp;If you can answer yes to these questions then you could be the person we are looking for.We are seeking a flexible individual who can work within a small team, but also able to work on their own initiative and to prioritize their own workload day to day.&nbsp;You must be willing to gain a detailed knowledge of LibraryPlus policies and procedures, stock management and the workings of the Library Management System.You must be confident in working with volunteers, to be able to identify their training needs and to ensure that quality library services are delivered from each Community Managed Library.If you are to be considered for this role, you must address all aspects of the Person Specification in your supporting statement.<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;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>.&nbsp;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.

Community Library Coordinator

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Scheme Manager - Litslade FarmAbout the roleAre you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service.Litslade Farm is a learning disability residential care home that supports 8 people with various complex needs. We support people who are Non-Verbal, require nutrition, hydration and medication via a PEG tube, diabetics who require insulin injections, stoma care, hoisting and full personal care.This is a fast-paced scheme that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual to manage and thrive. The scheme offers 24-hour care with 7 AM staff and 7 PM staff and 4 waking night staff.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts.It is essential that you have strong IT skills, the ability to empower and lead a team of support staff to deliver exceptional care and support, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.Who we are looking forWe are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are:<ul><li>Putting the people we support first</li><li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li><li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li><li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.The benefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

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Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at The Trees! Position: Assistant Support Worker Location: Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes Salary: £24,570 per annum Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Driving Licence &amp; Car RequiredAre you someone who finds joy in helping others thrive? Do you want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference every single day?We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team at The Trees, a specialist supported living service for four adults with autism and learning difficulties. Located in the village of Drayton Parslow, The Trees is a place where care meets purpose, and where your support can help individuals live life to the fullest.What You Will Be Doing:<ul><li>Supporting individuals with daily living, personal care, and meaningful activities</li><li>Helping manage finances, attend appointments, and administer medication</li><li>Encouraging independence through life skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li><li>Creating a safe, healthy, and empowering environment</li><li>Building strong, trusting relationships that make a real impact</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:<ul><li>A kind-hearted individual who is ready to “be the difference”</li><li>Someone who values dignity, respect, and inclusion</li><li>A full UK driving licence holder with access to a car (essential due to location)</li></ul>Whether you are experienced or just starting out in support work, we will provide the training and guidance you need to succeed.Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Assistant Support Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAs Designated Social Care Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic development, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of Children’s Services and statutory social work interventions relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).You will act as the lead officer for Social Care within the Local Area SEND Service, influencing the design and delivery of services that reflect the needs and voices of children, young people, and families. Working closely with NHS and Department for Education colleagues, you will help shape a coherent, joined-up SEND strategy that meets our legal duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for social care elements of the Local Area SEND strategy.</li><li>Collaborate with multi-agency partners to design and deliver integrated, person-centred services.</li><li>Use intelligence, data, and insight to inform service development and drive performance.</li><li>Champion the voice of children, young people, and families – ensuring they are heard and reflected in decisions.</li><li>Strengthen cross-sector relationships, including with education, health, voluntary sector partners, and the Parent Carer Forum (EPIC Luton).</li><li>Support the transition of young people with SEND into adulthood through effective cross-agency planning.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship<h2>About you</h2>You are a dynamic, influential professional with deep expertise in SEND and a strong background in social care. You are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and families and bring strategic thinking, partnership-building, and a solution-focused mindset.You will bring:<ul><li>A recognised professional qualification in Social Work.</li><li>Significant experience leading and developing SEND services in collaboration with multi-agency partners.</li><li>A strong track record of motivating and managing teams to achieve performance outcomes.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of key SEND legislation and policies, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and equalities legislation.</li><li>Proven ability to increase participation of families in service design and delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills – with the ability to work across all levels and sectors.</li><li>Experience of preparing high-quality reports and strategic briefings to shape service direction.</li></ul>Why Join Us?This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of SEND services in Luton. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and co-production. We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to improving outcomes for children and families across the borough.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1662946&amp;ptId=12109" target="_blank">download: PREF105708 M5 Designated Social Care Officer for SEND - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1662947&amp;ptId=12109" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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About the roleDo you make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?We are very proud of our effective, friendly and supportive service, and you will be working alongside other committed professionals to maintain high standards. We are significantly involved in leading the current drive within the LA to maximise inclusion in our local educational settings. We are currently leading on developing and co-producing a strategy for all schools to be trained in relational approaches and trauma informed practice and to embed these in their policies and practice. And we have 4 Specialist Senior Educational Psychologists in post leading on developing inclusive practice: for children with a social worker; for children in the early years; for children who are neurodiverse; and for children who are at risk of social exclusion. You’ll deliver a psychological service through consultation and working with individual and groups of children, parents and carers, schools and early years providers, the local authority and partner agencies.This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, through addressing more smartly the increased demand in accessing ours and related services.What will you be doing?You will be responsible to the area’s senior educational psychologist for the delivery of a psychological service to an identified number of schools and the surrounding community and participate in area and county development and working groups.You’ll undertake identified research and development activities and bring to the attention of the senior educational psychologist matters relating to the quality of educational provision and the effects of policy.You will make decisions on the appropriate form of response to requests for educational psychologist input.About youYou will have a first degree in psychology or an equivalent qualification recognised by the BPS as conferring the Graduate Basis for Membership, successfully completed a course of post graduate professional training recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as conferring eligibility for registration as an educational psychologist and at least two years qualified classroom teaching experience.You will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the statutory frameworks.You’ll be able to evidence of a commitment to maximise educational achievement and inclusion.You’ll be able to work with parents/carers as partners and be able to demonstrable evidence of a commitment to elicit the voice of the child.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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Educational Psychologists 

About the roleNorth Northamptonshire Council is on track to deliver on its technology transformation and a major component is our M365 environment. We have an exciting opportunity for a technology focused Learning and Development Trainer/Adviser to join our Learning and Development Team, part of the HR team at North Northamptonshire Council. What will you be doing?You will design, deliver and evaluate face to face and online learning programmes across our workforce (c.2700 employees) to support SharePoint/MS Teams solutions, in line with business objectives for file storage and collaboration.You will also develop and design course materials, user guides, manuals and exercises to aid learning, and provide professional advice and expertise to services on innovative leaning and development solutions, to increase understanding of technology and applications.In addition you will be expected to maintain and promote the courses via both our intranet and LMS and contribute to innovative ideas to develop training solutions that improve user adoption of existing as well as new technologyAbout youAs an experienced IT/Systems Trainer with strong people and technology skills, you will have excellent knowledge of a range of IT Systems with core skills in MS Office 365. You will be proactive and passionate about improvement and generating creative solutions. You will also have the knowledge and ability to self-teach and pick up systems quickly and apply that knowledge to pass on training as required.If this sounds like you, and you are excited by the idea of playing a part in shaping our new service, we want to hear from you. This role will be for a one year fixed term contract. To find out more about the role and for an informal discussion, please contact <a href="mailto:sue.wilson@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">sue.wilson@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. 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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Trainer Adviser - MS Teams/Sharepoint

Job Title: Family Practitioner - 0-25 Disability Team Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The 0-25 Together Service is a fantastic example of what happens when likeminded people come together to deliver specialist services for disabled children, young people, young adults and their families. We are a multi-disciplinary team of child and adult focussed professionals who serve the needs of our population.&nbsp; Together we strive to make sure that the citizens we serve enjoy as much independence as possible, while reaching their full potential. We want them to be able to take part in their local community and find stability and fulfilment as they move into adulthood.<h4>About the role</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for Family Practitioners within the 0-25 Together Service to work closely with disabled children in partnership with their families and alongside education and health professionals.&nbsp;You will be based in a locality team where you will work with a variety of children and young people. You will work autonomously and will be responsible for a caseload of children and families.&nbsp; You will support social work&nbsp;professionals by delivering Family Help, listening to families, recording their needs and considering ways in which local resources might help support improvements to their situations.&nbsp;Your primary focus will be to make sure that disabled children are included and achieving their full potential.&nbsp; At times you will support safeguarding activities and will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding approaches for children.&nbsp; Your work will be overseen by a social work professional and you should expect regular, skilled professional supervision.&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working directly with disabled children and their families.</li><li>Knowledge of the role that social care might play in the lives of disabled children and their families.</li><li>Understanding of policy relating to children and young people with SEND.</li><li>Ability to interview people, record and present information effectively through discussion and in written reports.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Ability to work with complex situations and conflict.</li><li>Ability to assess and record eligible and non-eligible needs using evidenced based practice.</li><li>Knowledge of all aspects of working with disabled children and young people and different stages in their development.</li><li>Experience in multi-agency working.</li></ul> This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference every day, empowering children and families to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. You’ll enjoy the independence to shape your work while being part of a collaborative, supportive team that values your contribution. Comprehensive training and ongoing development ensure you have the tools and confidence to succeed.&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:leanne.kearney@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">leanne.kearney@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: tbc w/c 15th DecemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Family Practitioner - 0-25 Disability Team

Job Title: Recycling Centre Operative Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £27,661 Hours: 40 Location: Hertfordshire - Rickmansworth Directorate: Growth &amp; EnvironmentThis role will include working every weekend<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. You could progress within the team if that is something that you strive to do.The duties include:<ul><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Are you an enthusiastic team player, who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure you will be tasked in advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely. This role involves working in all types of weather conditions and experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort would be advantage.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Please be aware this is an ongoing advert; interviews will be arranged as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Recycling Centre Operative

Job Title: Senior Site Operative Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £28,547 Hours: 40.0 Location: Hertfordshire - Royston Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Site Operative you will be:<ul><li>Acting as the Senior Operative on site, instructing and mentoring operatives when the Site Manager is on leave.</li><li>Responsible for the safe opening and closing of site.</li><li>Manage all documentation for the site both paper form and computerised in the site managers absence.</li><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li><li>Opportunity to be part of the staff engagement group.</li><li>Manage and implement trials for new waste streams and improvements to the service.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We’ll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures.&nbsp; Be able to maintain a high level of service in all weather conditions.&nbsp; Have experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort.&nbsp; Be able to support and manage a team of operatives.&nbsp;Be the first aider and fire marshal on site.All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. Opportunity to progress within the team.&nbsp;This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational services<h4>Field6</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Yvonne.Tobolewski@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Yvonne.Tobolewski@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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