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We have a role for an additional Recovery Officer to join the Housing Rents team. Working with the existing Recovery Officer and Housing Income Manager you will ensure that rent and services charges are collected on time, identifying tenants who are in arrears and making repayment arrangements. You will work with and refer tenants who are struggling to pay to the appropriate support agencies. Where necessary you will take legal action to tackle debts.Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship.





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Recovery Officer - Housing Rents

Admin options: <a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.login">Login</a><h4>Recovery Officer </h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: Grade 5 SCP 17-21 £30,060 to £32,115Working Hours: 37 hours per week Number of Positions: 4DBS Check:EnhancedCastle Point Officers / Hybrid Recovery Officer Full time ( 37 Hours ) Grade 5 / SCP 17-21 = £30,060 - £32,115Closing Date = 17th August Roles available = 4 SummaryWhy Castle Point? Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful Recovery Team collecting outstanding Council Tax, Business Rates and other income owed to the Council. This role is interesting and varied and we are looking for an enthusiastic team player who can support us with negotiating payment from customers, maintaining accurate records, deciding appropriate recovery actions amongst other responsibilities. You will also need excellent communication skills to liaise with the public, other Council departments, Enforcement agents and advice agencies.Experience and knowledge of Council Tax or Business Rates and a relevant IT system is essential.Accountabilities<ul><li>To assist with the administration of systems reports and a wide range of recovery methods, including reminders, Final notices, Summonses, 14 day notices, enforcement, charging orders, and insolvency.</li></ul><ul><li>Assessing customers income/expenditure, make special payment arrangements at all stages of recovery, reviewing and monitoring as necessary. Liaise with other stakeholders such as Peabody, Stepchange and CAB.</li></ul><ul><li>Responding to enquiries by letter, email, and in person, as required with a preference to digital communications where available.</li></ul><ul><li>Instigating and reviewing Attachment of Earning Orders and deductions from Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Earnings Support Allowance or Universal Credit, ensuring payments are received and allocated correctly.</li></ul><ul><li>Providing support both before and at Court or Valuation Tribunal, preparing paperwork or evidence and dealing with customer queries and making payment arrangements.</li></ul><ul><li>Tracing absconded customers, using internal and third party systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Identifying irrecoverable debts, undertake all relevant checks, and prepare documentation to recommend write off.</li></ul><ul><li>Through ongoing training, maintain a detailed knowledge of procedures, legislation and case-law, relating to the recovery and enforcement of debts.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring accurate case selection for Enforcement, liaising with the Enforcement Agents, and updating both our and third party systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Checking and actioning monthly reports at various stages of recovery to maximise collections.</li></ul>The Experience You Will BringTo be successful in this role you must:<ul><li>Have experience and knowledge of Council Tax or Business Rates</li><li>Have experience of Microsoft Office and a revenues system, ideally but not limited to Civica Open Revenues</li><li>Have good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to support and negotiate with customers and stakeholders in calm, sensitive way in difficult situations</li><li>Have the ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs</li></ul>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/613/Job Profile - Recovery Officer.pdf">Job Profile - Recovery Officer.pdf</a> (151kb)</li></ul>





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Recovery Officer

Admin options: <a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.login">Login</a><h4>Visiting Officer </h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadWorking Hours: 15 hours per week Number of Positions: 1DBS Check:EnhancedCastle Point Officers / Hybrid Visiting Officer Part time ( 15 Hours ) - 2 days a weekGrade 4 / SCP 13-16 = £28,163 -£29,572 pro rataClosing Date = 17th August Roles available = 1Why Castle Point?Castle Point Borough Council is a forward-thinking authority committed to delivering high-quality, financially sustainable services that put our residents first. With over 150 services and nearly 350 staff, we are proud to serve our community with integrity, transparency, and a strong focus on customer care.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusThe OpportunityWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Visiting Officer to join our Team. This is a dynamic role involving fieldwork across the borough to inspect properties, verify Council Tax and Business Rates liabilities, and ensure accurate records are maintained. You’ll be a key player in supporting fair and efficient revenue collection, working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct regular inspections of residential and commercial properties.</li><li>Issue Completion Notices and submit proposals to the Valuation Office.</li><li>Verify eligibility for discounts, exemptions, and reliefs.</li><li>Investigate undelivered mail cases and confirm property usage.</li><li>Maintain accurate visit records, upload photographic evidence, and liaise with landlords and letting agents.</li><li>Collaborate with Planning and Building Control teams to identify property changes.</li><li>Support account maintenance and liability assessments for Council Tax and Business Rates.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to engage with the public and stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in a revenues, compliance, or property inspection role is desirable.</li><li>Comfortable working independently and managing a flexible schedule.</li><li>Proficiency in using IT systems to record and update property data.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>A supportive and inclusive working environment.</li><li>Opportunities for training and career development.</li><li>Agile working arrangements.</li><li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.</li></ul>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including veterans and care leavers. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/611/Job Profile - Visiting Officer.pdf">Job Profile - Visiting Officer.pdf</a> (166kb)</li></ul>





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Visiting Officer

Reference: AUG20257415Benefits: £38,000 per annum , 29 days annual (pro rata for part time), 4% - 6% pension contribution and much moreFounded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we see our purpose as supporting people, across south London, who need a home and we are helping to tackle the shortage of good quality affordable housing by providing homes for people most in need of housing.We want to be a good landlord and contribute to building strong communities in south London and deliver against our vision ‘Homes to be proud of and services you can trust’.This role operates within our housing communities in South London. The role sits across two teams: The in house repairs team who will provide day to day oversight of your daily duties and the damp and mould team who will ensure that we continue our zero tolerance approach to damp and mould. You will have regular engagement with the damp and mould surveyors and your assessments and feedback will help us plan our approach in the mitigation of damp and mouldA day in the life:<ul><li>The operative will undertake repairs to Wandle Properties within their allocated area along with associated work as required, carrying out work required safely and in the most cost effective and efficient way.</li><li>Responsible for identifying the cause of the fault and specifying the correct remedial work.</li><li>Accountable for doing the work right first time and ensuring that the customer is satisfied with the visit.</li><li>Responsible for the proper use and safekeeping of vehicles, plant, tools and materials</li><li>Responsible for carrying out work safely.</li><li>Make repair and replace decisions using repairs policy and standards to decide the extent of work required to remedy the fault. </li><li>Discuss and make arrangements with the customer for carrying out the work, and for any follow-on work required, liaising from site with Area Scheduler /Supervisor</li><li>Dispose of unwanted materials and debris to registered waste transfer station, and leave the site clean and tidy</li><li>Investigate and find reported faults and diagnose the cause of the fault.</li><li>Make repair and replace decisions using repairs policy and standards to decide the extent of work required to remedy the fault. </li><li>Distinguish and apply the appropriate remedials actions for penetrating damp, rising damp and condensation related mould.</li><li>Have an understanding on the influencing factors causing condensation related damp and appropriate preventative actions.</li><li>Have a good understanding of general plumbing practices and the skills to diagnose and rectify leaks and other water related problems</li><li>Undertake mould wash treatment and remedial decorative works.</li><li>Overhaul, install and asses mechanical ventilation units</li><li>Installation of trickle vent and passive ventilation</li><li>Installation and removal of specialist monitoring equipment and sensor</li><li>Gutter cleaning and repairs.</li><li>Render and plaster repairs</li><li>Installation of French drains</li></ul>What you will need to have: <ul><li>Trade apprenticeship and / or formal qualification such as C&amp;G (ideally advanced), NVQ level 2 or equivalent (E)</li><li>Additional training to NVQ level 3 (D)</li><li>Current UK driving licence</li><li>2 years’ experience of working as professional tradesman and of performing related ancillary work</li><li>Capable of working at heights and of using ladders safely</li><li>Demonstrates an ability to work calmly and systematically even when under pressure.</li><li>Demonstrates effective problem / fault solving to make correct decisions.</li><li>Possess a thorough knowledge of health &amp; safety requirements &amp; experience of safe working systems, through work experience or a relevant qualification.</li></ul>Personal Qualities<ul><li>Takes action to develop own and others' capability and knowledge by promoting and supporting developmental opportunities to improve performance.</li><li>Develops contacts and relationships with customer/ client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision.</li><li>Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience, when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.</li></ul>What next?Closing Date: 19 August 2025 Shortlisting: 20 August 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 25 August 2025<ul></ul>

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Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School is looking to recruit an excellent Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil with complex additional needs, 5 days / week, term time only.The position is advertised as temporary 15 hours per week, 8.30 am - 11.30 pm, term time only (39 weeks). Fixed Term until 31st August 2026Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School is in the large village of Oakdale in the county of Caerphilly. There are 602 pupils aged 3 to 11 years at the school, including 80 pupils in the nursery. The school is a vibrant learning community. Nearly all pupils demonstrate extremely positive attitudes to learning and engage fully in individual and collaborative group tasks. Most pupils display exceptional levels of confidence and independence from a very early age. They are very polite and respectful towards adults and each other and show considerable care and consideration for others.The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and resourceful professional who enjoys working alone and as part of a team. They will establish constructive relationships with all stakeholders and demonstrate excellent communications skills at all levels. We invite people from a range of professional backgrounds who can demonstrate the ability to operate strategically and who share our passion for education to apply.The successful candidate will be: An enthusiastic, self-motivated and resourceful professional; A highly effective communicator who demonstrates they can develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, supporting our welcoming ethos; Able to work independently and as part of a dedicated and hardworking team; Experienced at supporting pupils with additional learning needs;Well organised and have a flexible attitude towards the duties of the post and work that needs to be carried out at the school. We can offer:“Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School is a positive, community focused learning environment where the well-being and safeguarding of pupils and staff is a priority. School leaders and staff work to promote a vision that focuses on striving to ensure that all pupils are happy, healthy, and safe. As a result, pupils have high levels of well-being across the school. Nearly all pupils behave well in class and at playtimes and they are proud of their school. The working relationships between pupils as well as with staff demonstrate strong levels of trust and mutual respect” Estyn 2024An experienced, committed and effective Governing Body;Engaged, interested parents and an active community;A hard-working team of talented professionals;Support and challenge;USW Lead Partner School;A modern, well equipped school that continually aims for the best;For an application form please apply via the Eteach websiteClosing Date Thursday 28th August 2025Shortlisting will take place on Monday 1st September 2025.Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website <a href="https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/" target="_blank">https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/</a> or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary

<ul><li>Reference: NHS412 </li><li>Division: Community Services </li><li>Salary: £31,410.00 - £33,759.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 05 August 2025 </li><li>Interview date:25 August 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): 14% weekend work allowance </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Community and streets </li><li>Grade: F </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 18 August 2025 </li><li>Location: Tilgate Park, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Onsite </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Zookeeper at Tilgate Zoo where we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team.BIAZA Accredited Tilgate Zoo is located in Tilgate Park, a top tourist attraction. The park attracts over 750,000 visitors per year and has been inducted into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame.As part of a dynamic team caring for a collection of around 200 animals from over 70 different species, you will be involved in all aspects of supporting the management of the zoo. This includes organising the keeping team, carrying out animal husbandry, assisting with conservation initiatives and supporting our compliance with current and upcoming Zoo Licensing standards.We are looking for a knowledgeable individual who holds a DMMZA or equivalent qualification and has at least five years experience in a zoo environment. You will be familiar with relevant legislation, preferably with working knowledge of the Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.Reporting to the Zoo Manager, the role is a varied one. If successful you be working with a range of domestic and non-domestic species. However, in this senior position there is an elevated level of supervisory responsibility which extends to organising and coaching the team as well as an amount of administrative tasks including staff rostering, ordering supplies, animal record keeping, updating diet sheets, risk assessments and SOPs. There is also the expectation that you support the rest of the team with site maintenance so some experience of DIY and gardening would be an advantage.We believe this is an excellent role for someone looking to develop and embed their leadership skills alongside their zoo management experience.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<h4> Additional information </h4>The post is from Tuesday to Saturday with Sundays and Mondays as non-working days. &nbsp;For all posts evening, weekend, Bank Holidays and ‘rest day’ working may be required to cover essential services for which a 14% enhancement will apply, in line with our local pay agreement.A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role.Satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service will be a condition of employment as the post involves regular contact with children and vulnerable adults.<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email <a href="mailto:sam.whitbread@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sam.whitbread@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Tilgate Zoo Manager, or call 01293 521168.<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/senior-zookeeper-job-description_0.pdf"> Senior Zookeeper job description (PDF, 175.22 KB) </a></li></ul>





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Senior Zookeeper

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>If you are looking to work in a multi agency, dynamic and supportive team within the Partners In Change Hub, under Family Help and Protection, and you have excellent business support skills, we would like to hear from you.The Partners in Change Hub works alongside social workers and helps them to facilitate change with families. The team also consists of mental health and substance misuse specialists, provided by their respective services, who work across the social work services to improve the support provided to families to affect change.You will have experience of working in a busy office environment with the ability to prioritise your workload around the demands of the service whilst still managing to meet statutory deadlines. This role involves the use of various computer packages and you will provide customer-focused information to people who contact the team.The post will involve some exposure to distressing information about young people and / or family circumstances.Interview Date: TBCFor further information please contact Sam Clements, Business Support Manager -&nbsp; <a href="mailto:samantha.clements@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.clements@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>Here is what our Business Support Officers say about working in Family Help and Protection:The diversity of duties and working in Children's Services is what attracted me to the roleSupporting my social workers, I get a lot of job satisfaction doing this job feel like I am really involved and helping families livesFeeling you have helped a client in the absence of the social worker in trying to sort out their problems. Having an understanding of their case and developing a rapport with some of the parents.Key skills you can offer:<ul>
<li>A flexible, adaptable approach to work with ability to multi task effectively according to business priorities</li>
<li>Ability to deal with confidential information tactfully and with discretion</li>
<li>Accuracy and attention to detail</li>
<li>Experience in business support duties including arranging meetings, and taking minutes which may be of a complex nature .</li>
<li>Competent in working with Outlook and Microsoft Office packages</li>
<li>Ability to deal with confidential information tactfully and with discretion.</li>
<li>Inputting and retrieval of data on service based IT system</li>
<li>Good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with external agencies</li>
</ul>Our offer to Business Support Officers:<ul>
<li>Career average pension scheme</li>
<li>23 days leave a year, rising to 27 days after 5 years service</li>
<li>Being an active part of group supervisions</li>
<li>1-2-1 support from your Business Support Manager</li>
<li>A program of learning and development opportunities through our Learning Gateway</li>
<li>An online toolbox of resources to support the work of the Business Support Officer</li>
<li>Peer support from other business support colleagues across the service</li>
<li>Benefits such as: bus ticket and cycle loans; reduced cost gym membership with Freedom Leisure</li>
</ul><h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only. <h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

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Business Support Officer

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Lift New Rickstones £35,818.57 - 38,214.78 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsPermanent, Full Time37 hours per week, 43 weeks per yearAugust 2025 StartWe are looking for a highly organised and analytical Data Manager to join our team across New Rickstones Academy and Maltings Academy both based in Witham, Essex.This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage data systems across both academies, you will take responsibility of key data processes and reporting, working closely with senior leaders and central teams to drive improvements in student outcomes, attendance, behaviour, and school performance.About the Academies New Rickstones Academy New Rickstones Academy is graded 'Good' (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 10 years the academy has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The academy is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand. New Rickstones Academy is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the academy is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff. Maltings Academy Maltings is a 11-16 academy based in Witham, Essex. Situated between the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester, the academy has 900 students on roll and benefits from a purpose-built building that was constructed in 2011. There are excellent transport links to London which enables our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. Free car parking facilities are available on site.Hours of work are Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm. You will typically be based at one academy in the morning and the other in the afternoon. If this advert, our website, and the job description sound of interest to you, Hannah Gracie, our Assistant Principal welcomes you to contact her for an informal discussion about the position at Closing date: 19 August 2025Interviews: w/c 1 September 2025Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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</ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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 We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the Adults and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Making a Difference as Social Worker in Adults Services
Our Social Workers are pivotal to our teams. When you join us in Adult Services you will undertake needs led assessments and provide specialist support to adults and their carers, service users, and colleagues.
It is essential that you have a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, risk factors and difficulties relevant to client groups, understanding of rehabilitation processes, particularly in relation to older people, knowledge of user and carer issues and a thorough understanding of the care management process.
To apply you will also have experience of developing care packages, working with older/disabled people and working in a muliti-agency setting.
CQSW, DipSW or CSS or BA Hons in Social Work is essential and willingness to undertake all essential training.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. The posts will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Registration with Social Work England
Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
Thank you for your interest in working for us.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Senior Social Worker

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/1319/Family_Support_Worker_Candidate_Pack_2025_.pdf" target="_blank">Family_Support_Worker_Candidate_Pack_2025_</a></li></ul>How to applyPlease click on the apply link above. You will then be re-directed to our recruitment portal where you can complete your application.Hours:Full-time: 5 days (37.5 hours) per weekIncluding some evening and weekend work on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service.Contract:Fixed-Term contract initially until August 2026. Potential to extend on a rolling annual basis for a further 2 years.Location:Hybrid: UP’s London Bridge Head Office (for meetings, team days and training etc.), travel across Wandsworth as required (and London as the service develops), some remote workingSalary:Circa. £25,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience, skills &amp; qualification)Manager:Family Support Service Manager&nbsp;Role OverviewWe will be launching our new programme from September 2025, initially as a pilot working with families across Wandsworth, with aims to be able to expand and continue beyond this.As a Family Support Worker, you will deliver flexible, hands-on, and therapeutically minded support to families facing multiple and complex challenges. You will build trusted relationships through home visits, school meetings, and practical support—empowering parents and carers to strengthen routines, manage behaviour, improve attendance, and access services. Your role will be guided by detailed needs assessments and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes with each family.Please visit our website and take a look at the candidate pack for more information.<a href="https://up.org.uk/work-with-us/" target="_blank">Work With Us New – Unlocking Potential</a>About UPUnlocking Potential deliver high performing therapeutic programmes and education provision for children and young people with SEMH needs. We work in collaboration with families, communities, and other partners to ensure that children and young people access the interventions they need to thrive.MissionWe work collaboratively with communities to enable children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to unlock their full potentialValuesTrustWe build trust by being honest, transparent, and accountable in the way we work with children and young people, staff, and partners and by providing services and programmes whose outcomes are measurable and evidenced based.CollaborativeRelationships are at the heart of our work. We prioritise communication and collaboration with partners, families, and communities, believing that by working together we create more effective and holistic outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;EmpoweringWe co-create opportunities for our children, young people, parents/carers and staff to actively participate in decision-making that influences change. We promote the voices of children and young people in our organisation and the wider community.NurturingWe provide a nurturing approach based on safety and space for creativity, exploration, and growth. We support and care for our children, young people, and staff to realise their potential.ImpactWe are committed to measuring our impact through a data driven method to develop our programmes and make a greater difference to the lives of children, young people, and their parents and carers.How to applyPlease click on the apply link above. You will then be re-directed to our recruitment portal where you can complete your application.Please note that we may close the advert once we have sufficient candidates to invite for interview, please don’t delay submitting your application! We will keep you updated on your application by email, and will let you know about anything you will need to prepare if you are shortlisted.UP are committed to the safeguarding of children and all roles are subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checkOur team is diverse and everyone is welcome. Our children and families and staff come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we value the unique contribution that each individual can bring to UP. We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community

Family Support Worker

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children’s Services –Initial Directions Team.About the RoleAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Children’s Assessment Social Worker to join our dynamic and supportive Initial Directions Team. This is a vital front-line role where you will be the first point of contact for children and families in need of support and protection.As part of our Children’s Services, you will carry out statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. You will work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies to assess risk, identify needs, and develop robust plans that promote the safety and well-being of children.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Undertake timely and high-quality assessments of children and families.</li><li>Make evidence-based decisions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated support.</li><li>Prepare clear, concise reports for child protection conferences, legal proceedings, and reviews.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using electronic systems.</li><li>Participate in regular supervision and contribute to team development.</li></ul>About YouWe are seeking a qualified and registered social worker with experience in statutory children’s services. You will have a sound understanding of child development, safeguarding legislation, and assessment frameworks. You’ll be confident in managing risk, making decisions under pressure, and building effective relationships with children and families.Essential Criteria<ul><li>Social Work qualification (Degree or Diploma)</li><li>Registration with Social Work England</li><li>Experience in child protection and statutory assessments</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills</li><li>Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities</li></ul>Desirable Criteria<ul><li>Experience in court work and report writing</li><li>Familiarity with Signs of Safety or similar strengths-based approaches</li><li>Knowledge of local authority procedures and systems</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of which means you can expect to work in the following way:2-3 days in the office<ul><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Lisa Hollingdale, Development Lead Front Door and Initial DirectionsTel: 07353131232 E-Mail: <a href="mailto:lisa.hollingdale@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.hollingdale@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: [To be confirmed].Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Social Worker x 5 - Front Door - Initial Directions

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Salary: NJC 12-17: £27,711 - £30,060 per annum + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefitsHours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm), 52.14 weeks per year (all year round) Contract: Full Time, PermanentStart date: September 2025 Are you passionate about creating a good environment for our students to learn in? We're looking for a dedicated School Caretaker to join our hard working team at Winton Community Academy. The role of the School Caretaker is to ensure that the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. The role is key to ensuring that school facilities are available and fit for purpose at all times.Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the site is clean and tidy, items are moved to the appropriate place, minor repairs are made and contractors are effectively monitored whilst on site. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.About our school: At Winton Community Academy, our students are diverse, exciting and talented - and the same is true of our staff. We put huge emphasis on professional development, most of it in-house, and are proud of the high number of good and outstanding teachers who work in our school. We are also noted for our 'can do' attitude. We are keen, always, to encourage new and/or young staff to make their mark as soon as they are ready. We are proud to serve the communities around Andover in the centre of Hampshire, a short commute from Winchester, Salisbury and many picturesque Hampshire villages. Ofsted judged us as a 'Good academy' in January 2018 and with our passionate Principal, Rebecca Clark in place, we are looking to build upon our strengths and develop into a truly outstanding place to learn and teach.Who is Lift Schools?We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.We offer you:<ul>
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Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.</li>
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.</li>
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.</li>
</ul>Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.The role is due to commence from September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.Closing date: 25 August 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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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>Are you passionate about place-making and driving economic vibrancy in town centres? We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Town Centre Manager to lead the transformation and day-to-day management of Brackley and Towcester town centres. As Town Centre Manager for Brackley and Towcester, you’ll be the driving force behind initiatives that enhance the vitality, appeal, and economic prosperity of both town centres. Working closely with local councils, businesses, community groups, and residents, you’ll champion improvements that make each town a vibrant destination for shopping, leisure, and community life.Key responsibilities include:<ul>
<li>Building strong partnerships with local stakeholders to support town centre priorities</li>
<li>Developing and delivering promotional campaigns, events, and initiatives to increase footfall</li>
<li>Gathering and analysing data to inform decision-making and measure impact</li>
<li>Supporting independent businesses and fostering a thriving retail and hospitality environment</li>
<li>Working on town centre beautification, signage, and wayfinding projects</li>
<li>Acting as a spokesperson for the towns’ economic and cultural development</li>
</ul>This is a dynamic and highly visible role that requires strategic thinking, creativity, and exceptional relationship-building skills. If you're passionate about place-making and love seeing towns flourish, Brackley and Towcester are ready for your vision.<h2>Additional information</h2>You're a passionate place-maker with a talent for bringing people together and turning vision into action. Whether it’s organising footfall-boosting events or supporting local businesses, you thrive in roles that blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.What sets you apart:<ul>
<li>You’re a creative problem-solver, brimming with ideas to make town centres more vibrant and engaging</li>
<li>You have excellent communication and networking skills, easily forging strong relationships with traders, community leaders, and council partners</li>
<li>You’re data-savvy and results-driven, knowing how to measure success and use insight to guide future plans</li>
<li>You’re proactive and organised, capable of juggling multiple initiatives across two distinct towns</li>
<li>Above all, you care deeply about community—supporting local enterprise, enhancing public spaces, and celebrating the unique spirit of Brackley and Towcester</li>
</ul>This is a role for someone who doesn’t wait to be asked—you see opportunity and take it forward. If that sounds like you, we’re ready to meet the difference-maker behind the application.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Town Centre Manager (Brackley & Towcester)

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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>We are recruiting an apprentice to join our&nbsp;Central Business Support team to provide administrative support to services across the organisation. The team will supplement our existing Business Support arrangements and will work across the entire authority from Adult Social Care to Planning, Education, Transport, Corporate Services, Housing and Communities, and Finance and Benefits.This is a full time fixed-term contract for the duration of your apprenticeship but we are passionate about retaining and developing our staff, and our Business Support posts are a fantastic way to kick off a career in local government. &nbsp;Alongside your day job, you will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration. To support you, you will have time off the job for your studies and your salary will be 70% of the full Business Support Officer salary.&nbsp;The role is part-flexible which means that you will likely spend the majority of your week working from one of our office locations, with a couple of days spent working from home. The main base will be at One Angel Square in Northampton, but you may on occasion be asked to work alongside teams in our Towcester and Daventry office locations.We are aiming to interview shortlisted candidates during w/c 18 August, with a view to a start date in mid September.&nbsp;For further information or an informal conversation about the roles, please contact <a href="mailto:Leanne.Howells@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Leanne.Howells@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>We need bright and dedicated individuals, passionate about working towards making a positive difference for their local community. You will be highly organised, capable of managing and prioritising conflicting tasks, and will have a sharp attention to detail.You will show resilience, teamwork, and the ability to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues at all levels in the authority. You will bring new and innovative ways of working to the table, embrace change and continually evolve, as our new authority evolves.You may not have experience in an administrative role, or have experience in the public sector, but you will be able to demonstrate your ambition to learn and will be driven by your attitude to deliver an exceptional service. We welcome applicants looking for a new challenge or looking to kickstart their career in local government.You will need:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A&nbsp;positive, responsive, and adaptable attitude</li>
<li>Confidence to work independently</li>
<li>An innovative and creative approach to work</li>
<li>A&nbsp;team-driven approach to delivery</li>
<li>A customer-focussed approach</li>
<li>A willingness to learn new skills and work with different service areas</li>
<li>Flexibility around where you work as depending on the project assigned, you may be working across our different offices or from home</li>
</ul>Your skills will include:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Excellent organisation and time management</li>
<li>The ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and prioritise your workload</li>
<li>Top-quality customer service</li>
<li>Great IT skills and confidence with picking up new systems and software</li>
<li>Acting sensitively and with integrity around confidential information</li>
</ul><h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Central Business Support Apprentice

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We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as Independent Remuneration Panel members within the Democratic and Registration Services Department.
This is a voluntary position with specific requirements in accordance with the constitution of Bracknell Forest Council.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As an Independent Remuneration Panel member, you will make recommendations to Bracknell Forest Council relating to allowances. The aim of your role as a volunteer is to ensure that public funds are utilised efficiently, whilst ensuring Councillors are fairly reimbursed for their responsibilities.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Independent Remuneration Panel consists of five members who review the allowance schemes at Bracknell Forest Council. The chair will lead the panel through each review. Bracknell Forest Council will provide administrative support to research and collate information required to support the work.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
Each review you will be expected to:
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<li>Consider and make recommendations on allowances within Bracknell Forest Council.</li>
<li>Attend two one-day meetings per review.</li>
<li>Read and understand the information on how the authority operates and the roles and responsibilities of councillors as provided by the authority.</li>
<li>Read papers and reports, giving careful consideration to evidence and information provided at meetings by officers and ask questions on this evidence.</li>
<li>Attend virtual interview sessions which will be organised based on the availability of panel members and interviewees. The report of the Independent Remuneration Panel’s recommendations will be prepared by the chair.</li>
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<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interview date - to be confirmed.
Informalinterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jamie Beardsmore, Democratic Services Officer
Email: <a href="mailto:Jamie.beardsmore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jamie.beardsmore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Tel.: 01344 352500
To be an Independent Remuneration Panel member you cannot be currently employed by Bracknell Forest Council.
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive.&nbsp;
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Independent Remuneration Panel Member (Volunteer)

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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role
Our Someone Like Me peer support service ensures nobody has to face breast cancer alone. We match people affected by primary breast cancer, as well as their family and friends and those who have inherited an increased genetic risk of developing the disease, with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience and can offer support by telephone or email.
In this role, you’ll contribute to service delivery through sensitively and efficiently arranging Someone Like Me calls, whilst working with the Services Manager, Someone Like Me, to coordinate day-to-day management of the service. This will include managing a small number of staff members. You’ll also be involved in organising the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers involved in the delivery of the service.
About you
You’ll be passionate about supporting people affected by breast cancer and helping us to improve the support we provide.
You’ll combine excellent organisational, prioritising and communication skills with the ability to work well with people who may be experiencing high levels of distress. You’ll also have experience of managing staff or volunteers, be supportive and motivated to helping us achieve our aims of supporting people affected by breast cancer.
You’ll also be confident in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. You’ll have excellent IT skills and be able to enjoy working both independently and as part of a busy team.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.If you’ve any immediate questions please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@breastcancernow.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@breastcancernow.org</a>
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 09:00am
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Interview dates Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September 2025 online

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Part Time Digital Skills TutorPermanent, Part Time£30,377 per annum, full time equivalent / equal to £15.74 per hourLocation: BasildonClosing Date: Monday 18th August 2025 at 11.59pmInterview Date: 28th August 2025Please note that this position is being offered on a part time basis, on a fractional contract, offering 9.25 hours per week. The expected pattern of working days and hours can be seen below and will be discussed / confirmed in the interview. Ideally, we are looking for the successful candidate to start work in September 2025 but for the right candidate this could be later in the year.Working Pattern: <ul>
<li>Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon and Evening Sessions at ACL Basildon</li>
<li>Thursday: Evening Session at ACL Basildon</li>
<li>Friday: Morning or Afternoon Session at an Outreach location in / around Brentwood</li>
</ul>The Role Adult Community Learning is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to deliver our dynamic range of Digital and ICT courses. Whether you're a qualified tutor or someone eager to train and grow into the role, we welcome your application. Our curriculum spans from beginner-level digital literacy to advanced Level 2 Microsoft and Level 2/3 Cybersecurity courses, delivered through flexible models including classroom-based, online, and hybrid formats. If you're enthusiastic about making a real difference in your community and helping adults thrive in the digital world, we'd love to hear from you!OverviewACL Essex is the largest provider of adult education in the county. Our aim is to provide learners with as many ways to flourish as possible, to be there in communities across Essex, to make a difference to residents and businesses, so they can make a difference for themselves and to the places that they live in.What is in it for you?Not only will the successful candidate be joining a team of experienced professionals.<ul>
<li>You will receive a salary of £30,377 per annum, full time equivalent / equal to £15.74 per hour. The actual salary for the 9.25 hours per week is £7,594.25 per annum</li>
<li>You will also have access to hundreds of discounts and perks as well as the opportunity to join our competitive pension scheme.</li>
</ul>Accountabilities:<ul>
<li>Motivate and inspire learners to promote achievement and develop their skills to enable progression.</li>
<li>Plan and deliver effective learning programmes for diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment, following ACL safeguarding procedures.</li>
<li>Address the needs of learners and work creatively to overcome individual barriers to learning.</li>
<li>Enable learners to share responsibility for their own learning and assessment, setting goals that stretch and challenge.</li>
<li>Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment and provide constructive and timely feedback to support progression and achievement.</li>
<li>Maintain and update your teaching / training expertise, vocational competence, and digital skills.</li>
<li>Contribute to organisational development and quality improvement through collaboration with others.</li>
<li>To initially assess learners' starting points and monitor their progress, set challenging tasks and objectives, and build on and extend learning for all learners.</li>
<li>To support learners to develop personal, social and employability skills for them to progress into further learning or jobs that meet local and national needs.</li>
</ul>The Experience You Will Bring:Essential: <ol>
<li>Nationally recognised teaching qualification or teaching / training experience and subject specialism equivalent.</li>
<li>A good knowledge of the RARPA process (recognising and recording learner progress and achievement in non-accredited courses).</li>
<li>Competent user of ICT.</li>
<li>Ability to inspire, motivate and raise aspirations of learners through your enthusiasm and knowledge.</li>
</ol>Desirable: <ol>
<li>Good understanding of social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity, inclusion, and safeguarding.</li>
<li>Minimum of Level 2 in English and maths. </li>
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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Do you have a talent for inspiring excellent social work practice?Are you keen to join an exciting and passionate team working with adults with a learning disability?Would you like to develop your skills in a specialist area? If so, then this may be the role for you.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Social Worker within the Specialist Community Disability Team’s 25+ Pod, working with adults with a learning disability and/or autism.&nbsp;For more details please contact Richard Stevenson (Pod Manager 25+), Telephone: 01273 295550, Email: <a href="mailto:richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.stevenson@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>We are a team which provides an exciting range of social work services to adults with disabilities as part of the whole life pathway. This includes a Duty and Intake service, undertaking Care Act Assessments and Reviews of existing care arrangements within a multi-disciplinary context. We also support the arranging an implementation of Direct Payments and Personal Budgets.You would need to have a broad understanding of these issues and support staff to implement proportionate and timely assessments to meet identified outcomes for adults with a learning disability.Keeping people safe and preventing/ minimising the impact of abuse through Safeguarding Enquiries is our top priority. Supporting decision making is a vital part of the teams work and excellent practice of the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest planning is widely supported. Applications to the Court of Protection for welfare decisions and Deprivation of Liberty Orders are also a key part of your team’s practice.You will deliver supervision to both experienced social workers within the Pod and newer staff members developing their practice, whilst supporting interesting and complex case management issues.Your skills will also be vital in contributing towards the Duty and Intake service on a rota basis alongside other Senior Social Workers within the team.You will also:<ul>
<li>Be a qualified Social Worker</li>
<li>Have the skills to work within an integrated multi-disciplinary setting</li>
<li>Be able to support a service undergoing some exciting changes and development of specialist projects.</li>
<li>Have experience of supporting and supervising other staff and demonstrate an ability and willingness to develop these skills</li>
<li>Have good knowledge, skills and experience of statutory roles and responsibilities</li>
<li>Support the Intake/ Duty Service to triage statutory demands and manage risk appropriately (including Section 42 work), as part of a rota</li>
<li>Be responsible for managing your own small caseload autonomously with the support of your supervisor/manager</li>
<li>Demonstrate a keen interest in developing your knowledge and skills in relation to disabilities and specialist areas of practice.</li>
<li>Whilst prior experience of working with children, young people or adults with disabilities is not essential it would be an advantage</li>
</ul>We are keen to ensure team members develop their individual practice and specialist interests that add value to the wider team’s knowledge and skills. Alongside paying for professional membership, a comprehensive training program is offered within the role and Group Supervision is a key part of developing the team’s knowledge. It is used as an opportunity for bespoke team training and guest speakers to enrich the team’s practice. We also support staff to gain qualifications to support their practice and engage in exciting project work, which is shaping the future of the service. This includes practice improvement in working with parents with a learning disability, inclusion and access to services and prevention work in respect of individuals who may be self-neglecting. You will be asked to contribute to the shaping and delivery of such training and workstreams based on your skills and experience.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.&nbsp;We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Fixed Term for 2 years
The Temporary Accommodation Team are offering a fixed term or secondment opportunity for a Housing Officer. The role involves providing an efficient service to tenants and licensees in temporary accommodation, to ensure the effective use of properties minimising voids and to ensure properties are maintained to an agreed property standard.&nbsp;
The job would be offered as fixed term to external candidates and may be available as a secondment to internal candidates.
This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.
For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Lowery - Temporary Accommodation Manager on <a href="mailto:louise.lowery@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">louise.lowery@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>.
<h2>About the role</h2>The Housing officer Role within the Temporary Accommodation service can be a varied and enjoyable position. Working with our customers to provide information and advice around their Homeless applications. Carrying out tenancy visits ensuring they comply with the terms of their tenancy agreement providing general advice to tenants regarding any arrears, court costs, housing benefits, overpayments or rechargeable repairs.&nbsp;It also involves dealing with Antisocial Behaviour, preparing legal documents and attending case conferences.&nbsp;Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions. &nbsp;Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

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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>We’re looking for a Functional Compliance Lead to join our ERP (Business Systems) team at West Northamptonshire Council. This is a key role in a complex, multi-organisation environment where compliance, transparency, and audit readiness are vital. You’ll act as the subject matter expert on statutory, financial, and audit compliance within our shared ERP environment, ensuring our systems meet legislative and regulatory expectations.Reporting to the Compliance &amp; Improvement Manager, you’ll be responsible for compliance assurance, risk identification, audit preparation and responses, and system integrity. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Audit, and IT, as well as providing technical support and leadership to Compliance Officers and Analysts.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong ERP compliance knowledge, a practical understanding of financial control frameworks, and an analytical mindset who’s confident working with stakeholders and complex audit challenges. If you’re looking for a high-impact role in a collaborative team, this could be the right fit.<h2>Additional information</h2>You’ll bring:<ul>
<li>Strong experience of compliance or audit workstreams within ERP or finance systems</li>
<li>A deep understanding of financial controls, audit expectations and statutory frameworks</li>
<li>Confidence working across functions and with stakeholders including auditors and IT</li>
<li>The ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them in a system context</li>
<li>Proactive problem-solving, with a mindset focused on improvement and assurance</li>
<li>Ideally, professional qualifications (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIPFA, CISA, ITIL) or significant equivalent experience</li>
</ul>You’ll be comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment and motivated by the challenge of protecting system integrity and driving up compliance standards across a shared service landscape.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Are you passionate about place-making and driving economic vibrancy in town centres? We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Town Centre Manager to lead the transformation and day-to-day management of Brackley and Towcester town centres. As Town Centre Manager for Brackley and Towcester, you’ll be the driving force behind initiatives that enhance the vitality, appeal, and economic prosperity of both town centres. Working closely with local councils, businesses, community groups, and residents, you’ll champion improvements that make each town a vibrant destination for shopping, leisure, and community life.Key responsibilities include:<ul>
<li>Building strong partnerships with local stakeholders to support town centre priorities</li>
<li>Developing and delivering promotional campaigns, events, and initiatives to increase footfall</li>
<li>Gathering and analysing data to inform decision-making and measure impact</li>
<li>Supporting independent businesses and fostering a thriving retail and hospitality environment</li>
<li>Working on town centre beautification, signage, and wayfinding projects</li>
<li>Acting as a spokesperson for the towns’ economic and cultural development</li>
</ul>This is a dynamic and highly visible role that requires strategic thinking, creativity, and exceptional relationship-building skills. If you're passionate about place-making and love seeing towns flourish, Brackley and Towcester are ready for your vision.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? As Town Centre Manager for Brackley and Towcester, you'll play a central role in shaping the future of both towns by delivering real, visible impact on the ground. Your day-to-day will be varied and energetic, focused on improving footfall, supporting local enterprises, and strengthening each town’s appeal.Here’s what you’ll be diving into:<ul>
<li>Leading engagement with local traders, residents, and partners to understand priorities and gather feedback</li>
<li>&nbsp;Planning and delivering town centre events and seasonal campaigns that boost community spirit and visitor numbers</li>
<li>Promoting the towns through digital platforms and media outreach, showcasing their unique charm and offerings</li>
<li>Monitoring footfall trends and business performance, using data to inform strategy and future investment</li>
<li>Supporting new and existing businesses, providing resources and coordinating initiatives to help them thrive</li>
<li>Enhancing public spaces through signage improvements, cleanliness initiatives, and aesthetic upgrades</li>
</ul>Your influence will stretch from morning meetings with stakeholders to on-the-ground activity that keeps both town centres thriving and welcoming. You’ll be the connector, the innovator, and the advocate for vibrant community hubs.About you You're a passionate place-maker with a talent for bringing people together and turning vision into action. Whether it’s organising footfall-boosting events or supporting local businesses, you thrive in roles that blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.What sets you apart:<ul>
<li>You’re a creative problem-solver, brimming with ideas to make town centres more vibrant and engaging</li>
<li>You have excellent communication and networking skills, easily forging strong relationships with traders, community leaders, and council partners</li>
<li>You’re data-savvy and results-driven, knowing how to measure success and use insight to guide future plans</li>
<li>You’re proactive and organised, capable of juggling multiple initiatives across two distinct towns</li>
<li>Above all, you care deeply about community—supporting local enterprise, enhancing public spaces, and celebrating the unique spirit of Brackley and Towcester</li>
</ul>This is a role for someone who doesn’t wait to be asked—you see opportunity and take it forward. If that sounds like you, we’re ready to meet the difference-maker behind the application.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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We are recruiting an apprentice to join our&nbsp;Central Business Support team to provide administrative support to services across the organisation. The team will supplement our existing Business Support arrangements and will work across the entire authority from Adult Social Care to Planning, Education, Transport, Corporate Services, Housing and Communities, and Finance and Benefits.This is a full time fixed-term contract for the duration of your apprenticeship but we are passionate about retaining and developing our staff, and our Business Support posts are a fantastic way to kick off a career in local government. &nbsp;Alongside your day job, you will have the opportunity to work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration. To support you, you will have time off the job for your studies and your salary will be 70% of the full Business Support Officer salary.&nbsp;The role is part-flexible which means that you will likely spend the majority of your week working from one of our office locations, with a couple of days spent working from home. The main base will be at One Angel Square in Northampton, but you may on occasion be asked to work alongside teams in our Towcester and Daventry office locations.We are aiming to interview shortlisted candidates during w/c 18 August, with a view to a start date in mid September.&nbsp;For further information or an informal conversation about the roles, please contact <a href="mailto:Leanne.Howells@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Leanne.Howells@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? The role itself will be very varied and you’ll have the opportunity to work with services across the organisation depending upon the demand, and the projects that require support throughout the year. If you like to try new things and are interested in learning more about the different areas of local government, this would be a great fit for you!Some of the things that you could be getting involved with include:<ul>
<li>Assisting with the organisation and planning of major events taking place in West Northants</li>
<li>Supplementing existing resource in services such as Home to School Transport and School Admissions during our peak periods</li>
<li>Supporting with customer enquiries over the phone, via email and through our MPs and Members</li>
<li>Taking notes from meetings and collating actions/decisions</li>
<li>Providing support to projects such as the rollout of new hardware or IT equipment</li>
<li>Helping services by providing administrative support in the form of data input, maintaining databases, scanning documents, bid writing, booking accommodation/transport</li>
<li>Carrying out administrative tasks such as raising purchase orders and setting up contracts on our corporate systems</li>
<li>Providing support to the organisation in the event of an emergency by undertaking the role of loggist</li>
</ul>About you We need bright and dedicated individuals, passionate about working towards making a positive difference for their local community. You will be highly organised, capable of managing and prioritising conflicting tasks, and will have a sharp attention to detail.You will show resilience, teamwork, and the ability to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues at all levels in the authority. You will bring new and innovative ways of working to the table, embrace change and continually evolve, as our new authority evolves.You may not have experience in an administrative role, or have experience in the public sector, but you will be able to demonstrate your ambition to learn and will be driven by your attitude to deliver an exceptional service. We welcome applicants looking for a new challenge or looking to kickstart their career in local government.You will need:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A&nbsp;positive, responsive, and adaptable attitude</li>
<li>Confidence to work independently</li>
<li>An innovative and creative approach to work</li>
<li>A&nbsp;team-driven approach to delivery</li>
<li>A customer-focussed approach</li>
<li>A willingness to learn new skills and work with different service areas</li>
<li>Flexibility around where you work as depending on the project assigned, you may be working across our different offices or from home</li>
</ul>Your skills will include:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Excellent organisation and time management</li>
<li>The ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and prioritise your workload</li>
<li>Top-quality customer service</li>
<li>Great IT skills and confidence with picking up new systems and software</li>
<li>Acting sensitively and with integrity around confidential information</li>
</ul>About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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We’re looking for a Functional Compliance Lead to join our ERP (Business Systems) team at West Northamptonshire Council. This is a key role in a complex, multi-organisation environment where compliance, transparency, and audit readiness are vital. You’ll act as the subject matter expert on statutory, financial, and audit compliance within our shared ERP environment, ensuring our systems meet legislative and regulatory expectations.Reporting to the Compliance &amp; Improvement Manager, you’ll be responsible for compliance assurance, risk identification, audit preparation and responses, and system integrity. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Audit, and IT, as well as providing technical support and leadership to Compliance Officers and Analysts.This is a great opportunity for someone with strong ERP compliance knowledge, a practical understanding of financial control frameworks, and an analytical mindset who’s confident working with stakeholders and complex audit challenges. If you’re looking for a high-impact role in a collaborative team, this could be the right fit.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? <ul>
<li>Responsible for statutory, financial and audit compliance within the Business Systems team</li>
<li>Interpreting financial regulations and ensuring ERP configurations align to audit standards</li>
<li>Designing, testing, and implementing controls to protect data integrity, access, and traceability</li>
<li>Responding to internal and external audit queries and ensuring timely, accurate evidence is provided</li>
<li>Supporting system changes and upgrades by overseeing compliance testing and risk assessments</li>
<li>Driving improvements to compliance workflows in collaboration with Finance, Audit, and IT</li>
<li>Providing day-to-day support, guidance and escalation for Compliance Analysts and Officers</li>
<li>Supporting onboarding of new entities/systems from a compliance and governance perspective</li>
</ul>About you You’ll bring:<ul>
<li>Strong experience of compliance or audit workstreams within ERP or finance systems</li>
<li>A deep understanding of financial controls, audit expectations and statutory frameworks</li>
<li>Confidence working across functions and with stakeholders including auditors and IT</li>
<li>The ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them in a system context</li>
<li>Proactive problem-solving, with a mindset focused on improvement and assurance</li>
<li>Ideally, professional qualifications (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIPFA, CISA, ITIL) or significant equivalent experience</li>
</ul>You’ll be comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment and motivated by the challenge of protecting system integrity and driving up compliance standards across a shared service landscape.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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This is a rewarding post where you can really make an impact. If you would enjoy spending your working day travelling around the borough whilst&nbsp;developing the skills, confidence and independence of your&nbsp;trainees, we would like to hear from you.
Please forward completed applications to,&nbsp; or for an informal discussion about the post please contact <a href="mailto:Janet.kolita@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">Janet.kolita@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk </a>
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk</a>
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment.&nbsp; Please see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/your-council/policies-and-performance/equality-and-diversity/policies-schemes-and-reports/policies-schemes-and-reports.aspx" target="_blank">Equality Policy</a>&nbsp;for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk" target="_blank">Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk</a>&nbsp;and quote job reference number in all correspondence.

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This is an exiting opportunity to join the Independent Travel Training Service. Travel trainers support adults and young people with disabilities and/or autism to travel confidently, safely and independently across the borough so they can access school, further education or day care settings.
The post holder will deliver training (1-1 &amp; small groups) and support trainees travelling on public transport. They will work closely with parents, carers and support networks, undertake risk assessments to maintain trainee safety and use effective action planning and assessments to achieve independent travel for their caseload.
We have two part time posts available, each working 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday across the borough.&nbsp; As the role involves supporting adults and young people to travel to school, college or day care settings you need to be able to work flexibly, including early mornings and/or late afternoons. The hours are likely to be 7am-12noon and/or 2pm-6pm.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Travel trainers support young people and adults to travel safely on public transport independently.&nbsp; You will be working with the trainee and their support network to plan and deliver a bespoke travel training programme. Working peripatetically across the borough, you will manage a caseload of trainees and be responsible for their progression throughout the training.&nbsp; Our programmes develops confidence and skills that enable trainees to tackle journeys independently.&nbsp;
We are looking for skilled, proactive and flexible individuals who will really make a difference to our customers lives, particularly in relation their ability to travel independently. &nbsp;You will offer 1-1 support and small group training to ensure trainees are equipped with all the skills and confidence they need to use a range of transport.&nbsp; You should bring some experience of working with young people and/or adults with special educational needs, learning disabilities and/or autism to the role.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work. We have two part time posts available, each working 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday across the borough.&nbsp; As the role involves supporting adults and young people to travel to school, college or day care settings you need to be able to work flexibly, including early mornings and/or late afternoons. The hours are likely to be 7am-12noon and/or 2pm-6pm.

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new, borough-wide social work team in Sefton! This team is dedicated to supporting young people as they transition from Children’s to Adults Services.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced social worker to contribute to this important work. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a committed management and senior leadership team who will be invested in your success.
&nbsp;As&nbsp;a transition social worker you will be part of a dedicated team within Sefton’s Adult Social Care department. You’ll play a key role in improving the lives and experiences of young people undergoing a transition to adulthood, working closely with colleagues in children’s services, education, health, careers and will work to develop integrated, person-centred approaches. You’ll have support and can exercise autonomy to work with the young person, carers and others to make impactful decisions and recommendations.
What does the role look like day to day? 
We have recently created a new borough-wide social work team to support young people during their transition to adulthood. &nbsp;
We are looking for an enthusiastic social worker to join us and be a key part of a dedicated team influencing and shaping how we deliver a responsive and effective service for people in Sefton. You will have your own caseload and bring motivation, experience, passion and creativity to the role.
You should have an excellent understanding of the Care Act, associated legislation and Health and Joint funding processes, supported living and strength based approaches. &nbsp;You will complete Care Act assessments , Mental Capacity assessments, make Best Interest decisions, undertake Safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments as necessary and complete reports for court and funding bodies. &nbsp;
What we are looking For
We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate social worker who can work with people in a strength based and high-quality way. &nbsp;You’ll bring:
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<li>A Social Work degree</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>Experience of working in Adult Social Care, ideally in Transitions and with adults with complex needs.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of the Care Act and related legislation</li>
<li>Confidence in managing complex, person-centred decisions</li>
<li>A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice</li>
<li>Excellent partnership working skills with health and community stakeholders</li>
<li>A passion for continuous learning and professional development</li>
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What does CQC say about Sefton? 
Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their January 2025 inspection, an achievement we are immensely proud of. Come and join us on our journey to provide an outstanding service!&nbsp;
“Staff and managers reported feeling valued, motivated, and community-focused, promoting the vision for adult social care: for people in Sefton to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.”​
“Staff felt safe to challenge ideas and were encouraged to be creative. ​ Leaders held drop-in sessions and were responsive to staff feedback. “
Why Sefton?
Sefton has vision – we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable, we are building confident and resilient communities and work with internal and external teams to make sure we procure the right core services for those who need them. We understand how is required to lead, we put people at the heart of what we do and we innovate!
At&nbsp;Sefton Council, we’re proud to be an inclusive, forward-thinking local authority. We value collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our teams are united by a shared goal: to make Sefton a great place to live, work, and thrive. Come and be part of our journey to outstanding!! Want to know more about Why Sefton? Check out our Why Sefton webpages.
What we can offer you
&nbsp;28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), plus 8 bank holidays​
&nbsp;A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment
Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave, and maternity support leave​
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme​
Tailored career development and training opportunities​
Agile and flexible working arrangements​
Discounted Active Sefton gym membership​
Cycle to Work scheme​
Relocation support (if eligible)​
Closing Date:&nbsp;&nbsp; 24th August 2025
Proposed interview date &nbsp;&nbsp;3rd September 2025

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