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<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Southwark Council is committed to being a Good Landlord and delivering high-quality, resident-focused housing services across one of London’s most diverse boroughs. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Resident Services Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping neighbourhood services and improving outcomes for our residents.This is a senior operational and strategic role, sitting at the heart of service delivery and service design, with real influence over how housing services are experienced across the borough.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>As a Resident Services Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to teams of Resident Officers, ensuring consistently high standards of estate management, customer service and neighbourhood engagement. You will translate strategic priorities into effective frontline delivery, driving performance, innovation and continuous improvement.You will be responsible for:<ul><li>Leading the development and delivery of comprehensive service plans that translate strategic objectives into tangible improvements for residents.</li><li>Managing people, performance, resources and information to exceed service targets and deliver high-quality neighbourhood services.</li><li>Motivating, developing and supporting teams of Resident Officers as neighbourhood champions, embedding proactive, resident-led approaches.</li><li>Embedding a strong and sustainable culture of customer focus, ensuring services are accessible, responsive and relationship-driven.</li><li>Ensuring robust enforcement of tenancy and leasehold conditions, supported by appropriate training and professional development.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>You will be a confident, inclusive and politically aware leader with a strong background in housing or local authority services. You will bring:<ul><li>Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>Strong knowledge of current issues affecting local authorities and social housing.</li><li>Proven experience leading teams within a performance-driven culture.</li><li>A track record of delivering significant service change and improvement.</li><li>Experience managing large budgets and complex resources.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with residents, councillors and partners.</li><li>A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive leadership.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>Closing Date - 11th January 2026Shortlisting Date - 14th January 2026Interview Date - 21st January 2026Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference ato the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2678785&amp;ptId=110399" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Resident Services Manager

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>At Southwark Council, we’re not just planning for the future, we’re building it. As part of our dynamic Planning &amp; Growth service, this is your opportunity to drive real social impact through employment support, directly aligned with our Southwark 2030 vision. This isn’t just another support role, this is about empowering lives, influencing a fairer economy, and being part of an ambitious team delivering industry-leading models like Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). This role is being offered on a 2-year fixed term basis. Why this role is unmissable: <ul><li>Southwark 2030: Help shape a stronger, fairer local economy from the ground up.</li><li>Cutting-edge support models: Work with nationally recognised frameworks that set the standard in inclusive employment.</li><li>A network of impact: From clinical teams to community partners to local employers, you’ll be at the heart of a borough-wide movement.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><ul><li>Manage a personal caseload, delivering one-to-one, tailored employment support to Southwark residents.</li><li>Work collaboratively with clinical teams and community partners to provide a joined-up service.</li><li>Build relationships with local employers to unlock inclusive job opportunities and promote long-term economic independence.</li><li>Champion and apply IPS and SEQF models to support people with disabilities or long-term health conditions.</li><li>Contribute to wider economic growth programmes across the Planning &amp; Growth division.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4><ul><li>Passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through employment.</li><li>An understanding of the barriers people with health conditions face accessing the labour market.</li><li>Knowledge of the local job market, including in-demand industries and skills gaps.</li><li>Familiarity with or willingness to train in IPS and SEQF frameworks.</li><li>A great communicator who is compassionate, proactive, and naturally builds trust and rapport.</li><li>First-class organisational skills with a flair for forward-planning and multitasking under pressure.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills using Microsoft365.</li><li>Confidence handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion.</li><li>You’ll have a track record of developing others and delivering results and shared goals.</li><li>Able to manage programmes and projects, making sure every milestone is hit and every challenge tackled.</li><li>You’ll be required to travel across the borough visiting employers and working from our community hub in Peckham.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>About SouthwarkSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £42,912 - £49,155 Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 16th of January 2026Interview Date: The 26th of January 2026 Application ProcessIf you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the application forms detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments. We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2678749&amp;ptId=110481" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in the Independent Living Service to ensure we provide Brighton &amp; Hove residents access to the best occupational therapy support, community equipment and adaptations.Post:&nbsp;1 x Occupational Therapist, full timeSalary: Newly Qualified SO1/2 £34,434 - £39,152 full-time - Experienced M11 £39,862 - £42,839 &nbsp;full timeBased in Hove Town Hall / Bartholomew House BrightonInterview date: tbcFor an informal discussion about the job please contact Olivia Bird on 07717 480899 or via email <a href="mailto:olivia.bird@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">olivia.bird@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Successful candidate(s) will be able to start on or after 1 April 2026 subject to pre-employment checks being completed”&nbsp;<h2>About the role</h2>About usWe are a small, friendly and supportive Independent Living Service providing creative solutions to enable residents with a wide spectrum of need to continue to live safely and independently with a good quality of life for as long as possible.Our ethos in Brighton &amp; Hove is to put the individual at the centre of our professional practice, as well as actively encourage staff within the team to work together with other colleagues and partners across Health and Adult Social Care, as to better meet their needs. The provision of equipment and adaptations are central to the delivery of our shared goals, as we work alongside our modern and efficient Integrated Equipment Service to achieve this.We provide regular supervision, with access to peer support groups and encourage access to learning and service development opportunities. &nbsp;We are introducing a new CPD progression pathway to support your development as a practitioner into more senior roles.As an integrated team we can offer opportunities of working in different ways, such as working with Children, at the Front Door and supporting service development.It is an exciting time to join us as we look to continue to improve our integrated service offer to our residents. Currently, we are working to support new online systems which will provide more choice and options for individuals approaching the service. We are particularly keen to develop our digital offer, which you would have the opportunity to contribute towards, amongst other service projects.About youAre you an Occupational Therapist?Are you committed to supporting people to maintain their independence at home?Are you looking for an opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills and work alongside commissioners and other clinical staff to ensure that people receive the best equipment options and adaptations available?If so, we would like to hear from you.About you&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be expected to manage a diverse caseload, including complex cases.This will involve:<ul><li>Carrying out assessments of individuals needs including, functional abilities, moving and handling and housing assessments.</li><li>Prescribing appropriate equipment and recommending minor and major adaptations to maintain people in their own homes.</li><li>Providing information and advice to empower individuals to manage their health conditions/disabilities.</li><li>Preparing reports/ assessments with clearly presented clinical reasoning.</li><li>Formal and informal supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants within the Service</li><li>Contributing to specific project work and improvements to the service.</li></ul>Essential qualities:<ul><li>Be a qualified Occupational Therapist and hold current HCPC registration.</li><li>Have experience of working in community-based settings with a broad range of assessing functional needs.</li><li>Experience of working with individuals with a range of complex manual handling needs, including an awareness of reduced handling/ singled handed care.</li><li>Be an excellent communicator both orally and written.</li><li>Be able to build effective working relationships with individuals, colleagues and other professionals across the NHS, Adult Social Care and the third sector.</li><li>Experience of working independently, as well as part of a team.</li><li>Be able to effectively organise and prioritise your workload.</li><li>Have good ICT and time management skills.</li></ul>What staff say about usExperienced Occupational Therapist:I have worked in Independent Living for a few years now in my first OT role since qualifying and I am very happy that I joined such a friendly, supportive and welcoming team.I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to develop professionally through training, supervision and peer support while working autonomously and collaboratively with an extremely diverse client base.Experienced Occupational Therapist:Independent Living is a very friendly and welcoming team. There are good opportunities for career development with plenty of support. It’s a great team to work in with lots of collaboration and peer support activities, from regular forums to group learning and skill sharing. &nbsp; &nbsp;Working with usWe also offer you a range of benefits including:<ul><li>A comprehensive induction programme.</li><li>A manageable caseload.</li><li>The opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills.</li><li>A CPD progression pathway to support your journey as a practitioner and into more senior roles.</li><li>Paid time off to undertake regular CPD days.</li><li>Regular supportive team meetings.</li><li>One-to-one supervision sessions.</li><li>Access to peer forums to support continued learning.</li><li>Bi-annual appraisal</li><li>Generous holiday of 25 days a year increasing to 27 days after 5 years’ service.</li><li>Paid mileage expenses plus.</li><li>A range of other staff benefits.</li></ul>Interested?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Then why not apply to join us.We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BAMER or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our&nbsp;Directorate workforce.For an informal discussion about the job please contact Olivia Bird on 07717 480899 or email <a href="mailto:olivia.bird@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">olivia.bird@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>Find out more about <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs/work-life-Brighton" target="_blank">Living in Brighton &amp; Hove</a> on our website.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,&nbsp;you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is 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/council-jobs/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement 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/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>.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Occupational Therapist Experienced

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Job Title: Practice Development Social Worker&nbsp; Directorate: Children &amp; Young People&nbsp; &nbsp; Service Area: Social Care Academy&nbsp; Grade: PO6 plus £5k recruitment and retention payment £54,267 - £57,402 Location: Newham | Hybrid Working&nbsp;&nbsp; Contract type: Permanent Closing Date: Monday 12^th January 2026 at 11:59pm&nbsp; Interviews: The week of the 26^th January 2026 This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Work England registration. Shape the Future of Social Work Practice in Newham We are looking for experienced and committed Practice Development Social Workers to join our social care academy as part of an exciting and progressive transformation journey. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence social work development, support newly qualified social workers (NQSWs), and strengthen our approach to workforce retention and practice excellence. About the Role As a Practice Development Social Worker, you will: <ul><li>Coach and support NQSWs and Social Workers, helping shape them into confident and reflective practitioners informed by the Newham circles of support practice model.</li> <li>Lead on the delivery of a local coaching model, using your own high-quality practice to influence and embed systemic, relational and restorative practice across the workforce.</li> <li>Drive innovation in learning and development, playing a key role in our wider training offer, retention strategy, and service improvement agenda.</li> <li>Role model excellent practice in your direct work with children and families—demonstrating relationship-based practice, timely risk assessment, and evidence-informed intervention.</li> </ul> You will work closely with the Social Care Academy Service Manager and senior leaders across the service to support culture change and service improvement, contributing to our bold ambition of developing and retaining outstanding practitioners who can make a difference for our children. About You We are seeking a skilled and confident practitioner who: <ul><li>Has substantial experience in statutory children’s social care, particularly in child protection, children in need, and early intervention.</li> <li>Demonstrates a sound understanding of systemic approaches and their application in social work practice.</li> <li>Is passionate about coaching, reflective supervision, and developing others through relationship-based learning.</li> <li>Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and inspire across teams and services.</li> <li>Is reflective, resilient, and committed to personal and professional growth.</li> </ul> How to Apply If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply now via our recruitment portal. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Samantha.Jones@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Samantha.Jones@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Please view JD here Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Practice Development Social Worker

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated Relief School Business Assistant to work in our busy school office.The School Business Assistant will assist the School Business Officer in the day-to-day operation of the school’s administration systems. The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Be reliable and enthusiastic and able to use their own initiative Have previous experience of working in an office Is highly organised and able to work efficiently under pressure</li><li>Has excellent IT skills and is confident learning new systems</li><li>Communicates clearly, warmly and professionally</li><li>Enjoys being around and supporting children and their families</li><li>Maintains confidentiality at all times</li><li>Understands the importance of safeguarding </li></ul>We are a large, happy and vibrant primary school with our own nursery on site, located in Harpur Hill, near Buxton, Derbyshire. Our families are supportive and we have strong links with the wider community. We can offer:<ul><li>friendly and enthusiastic children, a warm, caring atmosphere, opportunities for professional development, happy and supportive staff.</li></ul>If you have any enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office on 01298 23261. Please see our website to find out more details about our school:- <a href="http://www.harpurhill.derbyshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.harpurhill.derbyshire.sch.uk</a>.Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 18 January 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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School Business Assistant

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an exceptional senior leader to drive our SEND and Inclusion strategy and strengthen inclusive practice across all schools, specialist settings and services. This is a high‑impact role shaping provision for children and young people with SEND across the county.<h4>About the Role</h4>You will lead SEND and Inclusion Services, including Inclusion Support Services (ISS), All Children Receiving Education (ACRE), SEND Services and the Educational Psychology Service. Responsibilities include statutory accountability for children missing education and those educated other than at school, oversight of performance and quality assurance, leading responses to inspections, and driving system‑wide improvement. You’ll also build strong multi‑agency partnerships and ensure budgets and contracted services deliver best value.<h4>About You</h4>You bring substantial senior leadership experience in schools and/or a Local Authority, strong knowledge of SEND and inclusion, excellent communication and partnership‑building skills, and proven ability to lead complex change.Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month</li><li>Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more</li><li>Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme</li><li>Travel expenses</li><li>Discounts on leisure centre memberships</li><li>Free car parking at most sites</li><li>In-house counselling service</li><li>Occupational Health service</li><li>Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council.</li></ul>Provisional Interview 22 January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply! Just click on “Apply for this job”, register and upload your CV.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Assistant Director - SEND and Inclusion

Help shape great education for every Derbyshire child.We’re seeking an accomplished senior education leader to provide strategic leadership across our Education services—covering the Education Improvement Service (including Early Years), the Virtual School, and Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES). You’ll lead our response to national reforms, strengthen partnerships with maintained schools and multi‑academy trusts, and deliver a school improvement offer that raises standards for all children and young people.What you’ll do<ul><li>Set strategy and drive performance across Education services, with robust QA and evaluation.</li><li>Lead senior advisers (incl. Early Years), the Head of DACES and the Virtual School Headteacher.</li><li>Oversee performance data, benchmarking and inspection readiness (e.g., Ofsted).</li><li>Build strong partnerships across schools, health and wider agencies; advise senior officers and Elected Members.</li><li>Shape traded and maintained‑school improvement offers and secure best value through contracts.</li></ul>About you<ul><li>Substantial senior leadership experience in schools and a local authority/complex, politically‑led setting, including intervention in schools causing concern.</li><li>Proven budget management, strategic analysis and partnership building across maintained/MAT landscapes.</li><li>Outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead through change.</li></ul>Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as:<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month</li><li>Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more</li><li>Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme</li><li>Travel expenses</li><li>Discounts on leisure centre memberships</li><li>Free car parking at most sites</li><li>In-house counselling service</li><li>Occupational Health service</li><li>Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council</li></ul>Provisional Interview Date: 22 January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We are accepting CVs for this position so it’s easier than ever to apply! Just click on “Apply for this job”, register and upload your CV.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Assistant Director – Education Improvement and Partnerships

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for an experienced and resilient Team Manager to lead a multidisciplinary group of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and support staff. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality services to children, adults and families. Your focus will be on ensuring that individuals receive a cost-effective and efficient service that remains rooted in a human-centred approach.As a steward of statutory responsibilities, you will ensure that all team activities align with Harrow’s strategic, operational, and financial priorities. You will be responsible for translating high-level organisational goals into daily practice, maintaining strict adherence to legal policies and safeguarding procedures. A significant part of this role involves driving performance by meeting key targets and fostering a culture of professional excellence within the team.By providing robust supervision and clear direction, you will help the borough navigate the complexities of modern social work while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care for Harrow’s most vulnerable residents. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering the borough's vision of integrated, preventative care that empowers families to thrive. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (e.g.: CQSW or Dip SW) and a minimum of four years post qualifying experience, including the management and supervision of social care staff undertaking statutory work with children and families, preferably in a fieldwork setting.</li><li>Registered with Social work Englandl as a social work professional.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory and inspection frameworks governing children’s services, adult services and housing.</li><li>Experience of providing professional supervision, team building, reflective learning and development.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Excellent assessment and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to form, develop and maintain effective partnership relationships.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li></ul>This post will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=27228&amp;hashed=1309514260" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow 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. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Team Manager - Emergency Duty Team

The Governors of Ripley St. John’s CE Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an inspirational SEND Teaching and Learning Assistant to support our classes within school. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming school, with a true Christian ethos, putting the children at the heart of our decision-making, striving to ensure we are ‘the best that we can be’.We are a family-feel, two form-entry primary school located in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, with 365 pupils on roll.We are appointing for a 15 post, working with a child with a diagnosis of ASD in the Key Stage 1 phase. Where necessary the working hours will be negotiated in line with the successful candidate and the specific requirements of the school.Our new SEND Teaching Assistant will:<ul><li>be caring, approachable and willing to go the extra mile to improve educational outcomes for all children.</li><li>be an individual who can effectively contribute to the school life, supporting the vision of the school.</li><li>demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities and inclusion as well as understanding, awareness and empathy for all.</li><li>be dedicated to raise standards across the school and have high aspirations for yourself and the whole school community.</li><li>be a motivator who can encourage both staff and children, fostering a positive and productive school environment.</li><li>be a role model; demonstrating excellence and innovation in practice.</li><li>possess boundless energy and have the ability to inspire confidence when making management and organisational decisions.</li></ul>In return, Ripley St. John’s offers:<ul><li>a welcoming and friendly environment, made up of a hard-working, supportive and experienced team who strive to deliver innovation and excellence for all children.</li><li>dedicated and supportive governors who share in the school’s vision for success.</li><li>marvellous children who are passionate about learning and take pride in everything they do.</li><li>a supportive parent community that shares in the school’s initiatives.</li><li>extensive opportunities for ongoing professional development, tailored to individual needs.</li></ul>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the School Office, on 01773 742457, asking for Katie Reaney, our School Business Officer, to arrange an appointment to visit the school.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Are you an ambitious professional who wants to make a real difference in education?At Holly House, we’re a community that builds ambition to achieve potential. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented School Business Officer to join our team and ensure the smooth, efficient running of our school operations.In this pivotal role, you’ll manage finance, HR, and administrative processes, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, staff, and external partners to deliver high-quality business support that enables our pupils to thrive. From budget planning and procurement to payroll and policy implementation, your expertise will help us maintain excellence and sustainability.Our vision is to nurture independence, happiness, and a sense of value in every child. We believe in Relationship, Respect, and Responsibility, and our collaborative approach ensures every member of our community is supported. You’ll join a forward-thinking team committed to high expectations, inclusion, and continuous professional growth.We offer:<ul><li>A dynamic, supportive environment</li><li>Ongoing CPD and opportunities to innovate</li><li>A role where your impact is visible every day</li></ul>You are:<ul><li>Experienced in school business management or a similar role</li><li>Skilled in finance, HR, and compliance processes</li><li>Organised, analytical, and solutions-focused</li><li>Committed to teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement</li></ul>Ready to make a difference behind the scenes and help our school achieve its potential? Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit prior to application, please call 01246 450530 to make an appointmentDue to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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School Business Officer

Are you an ambitious professional who wants to make a real difference in education? At Holly House, we’re a community that builds ambition to achieve potential. We’re seeking a strategic, organised, and resilient School Business Manager to join our leadership team and ensure the effective management of our school’s business operations.In this vital role, you’ll lead on finance, HR, premises, and compliance, ensuring resources are used efficiently to support outstanding outcomes for pupils. You’ll work closely with the Headteacher and senior leaders to develop budgets, manage contracts, oversee procurement, and maintain robust systems that meet statutory requirements. Your expertise will help us create a safe, sustainable, and well-resourced environment where every child can thrive.Our vision is to nurture independence, happiness, and a sense of value in every child. We believe in Relationship, Respect, and Responsibility, and our collaborative approach ensures every member of our community is supported. You’ll join a forward-thinking team committed to high expectations, inclusion, and continuous professional growth.We offer:<ul><li>A dynamic, supportive environment</li><li>Ongoing CPD and opportunities to innovate</li><li>A role where your impact is visible every day</li></ul>You are:<ul><li>Experienced in school business management or a similar leadership role</li><li>Skilled in finance, HR, and compliance processes</li><li>Organised, analytical, and solutions-focused</li><li>Committed to teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement</li></ul>Ready to make a difference behind the scenes and help our school achieve its potential? Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit prior to application, please call 01246 450530 to make an appointmentDue to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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School Business Manager

Childrens Occupational Therapy Services – Derbyshire County CouncilAre you interested in making a difference in the lives of disabled children?Are you soon to be/newly qualified in Occupational Therapy or a qualified Occupational Therapist seeking a new challenge? Are you looking to work in a supportive, friendly, and enthusiastic team delivering OT services to disabled children across Derbyshire?Our Childrens Occupational Therapy (OT) team sits within the Children with Disabilities Service and comprises of OT Team Manager, OT practice supervisor, OTs, OT community care workers and a dedicated OT team coordinator (administrative support). We are a passionate and forward-thinking team, continually striving to improve outcomes for the children and young people we work with.Our team provides assessment of disabled children’s needs in the community (home environment) in relation to potential need for major and minor adaptations, as well as specialist equipment provision and moving and handling advice. We refer to district and borough councils for Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) funding and work closely with housing providers, architects and specialist equipment providers. We also provide support to the disability fostering service.We have an experienced management team who are committed to good support, advice, supervision, and a nurturing team ethos. We are committed to capturing the child’s voice and journey through our work with a ‘children first’ approach which incorporates social inclusion principles and person-centred ways.We are seeking a person-centred Occupational Therapist to join us in our county wide team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing service, helping to develop a preventative and pro-active approach to equipment and adaptations provision.You will be supported to gain extra skills through opportunities to work in a wide variety of client groups and specialisms such as:Client Groups:<ul><li>Children and young people (aged 0-18)</li><li>Foster carers</li><li>Physical Disabilities</li><li>Learning Disabilities</li><li>Children with behaviours that challenge</li></ul>Specialisms:<ul><li>Major adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG)</li><li>Housing</li><li>Assistive technology</li><li>Specialist equipment</li><li>Moving and handling</li></ul>We would especially like to hear from you if you already have clinical experience in any of these areas but experience in childrens services is not essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable core skills.We would encourage all interested candidates to contact the team to informally discuss the role and/or visit the team prior to application.If you would like to talk to someone informally about this post, please ring and ask for Claire Cresswell on 01629 535416.The grade of the post (NQOT/Grade 9 or Grade 11) will depend on previous experience.We believe that hard work and commitment to your role should be rewarded, so we offer a package to our occupational therapists that will ensure you always feel supported and valued:We offer:<ul><li>A genuinely supportive and welcoming team who are committed to providing an excellent service</li><li>Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network</li><li>A diverse range of cases providing an exciting, challenging and rewarding career</li><li>Flexible and mobile working, including home working</li><li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li><li>Manageable caseloads</li><li>Travel expenses</li><li>Free car parking at most sites</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Support with your professional development</li><li>Ongoing training and CPD</li><li>Developed and positive working relationships with OTs in Health Services</li><li>Local government pension scheme</li><li>Employee wellbeing strategy and benefits including an in-house counselling service, occupational health service and access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>Employee offers and discounts including discount on leisure centre memberships</li><li>Free eye tests for employees who regularly use a computer</li><li>HCPC registration fees reimbursement</li><li>DBS check undertaken and paid for by us</li></ul>You will:<ul><li>Be registered with the HCPC or have applied for registration</li><li>Have knowledge and/or experience of working with people and be person centred in your assessments</li><li>Have knowledge and/or experience in assessing a person’s daily living activities and function, holistically</li><li>Have knowledge and/or experience of physical and/or learning disabilities and the impact on occupational performance (this may be from university clinical placement)</li><li>Have awareness of equipment and adaptation solutions</li><li>Have the ability to manage and prioritise your casework</li><li>Have good communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external professionals and agencies</li><li>Have good time management skills and be highly motivated</li><li>Have an awareness of statutory legislation that underpins Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in children's social care</li><li>Be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to supervision and continued professional development (CPD)</li><li>Have awareness of safeguarding principles and how these are embedded in everyday practice</li></ul>Great place to live and workDerbyshire is also a great place to live and work. It's only a short drive to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester but is also home to miles of beautiful countryside and has the Peak District National Park on its doorstep.The county enjoys house prices below the UK average and has great road and rail links.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. 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Occupational Therapist

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Aldercar High School is seeking a Headteacher to lead the next chapter of a well-established secondary school at the heart of its community.The school serves a diverse community where education has the power to shape futures. Aldercar matters locally and families care deeply about the school, staff are committed to their pupils, and young people deserve leadership that is ambitious for them and grounded in care.Like many schools, Aldercar has experienced sustained pressure in recent years. The leader we seek to appoint will bring clarity, consistency and confidence — strengthening behaviour, attendance and culture, while raising aspiration and outcomes over time. This is not about quick fixes or cosmetic change, but about sustained, principled leadership that makes a lasting difference.We are looking for a credible and experienced secondary leader who believes in the importance of relationships, inclusion and high expectations. You may be an established Headteacher, or a Deputy ready for headship, with a strong moral purpose and a proven ability to lead improvement in complex contexts.This role will suit someone who:<ul><li>Places young people and their life chances at the centre of their leadership</li><li>Builds strong partnerships with parents and carers</li><li>Champions inclusion, with a clear commitment to pupils with SEND and those facing disadvantage</li><li>Leads with integrity, emotional intelligence and resilience</li><li>Is confident making difficult decisions while bringing people with them</li></ul>Aldercar High School is part of Embark Federation, the largest multi-academy trust in Derbyshire. Embark is committed to creating schools that stand out at the heart of their communities. Headteachers are supported, challenged and trusted, with access to Trust-wide expertise across school improvement, people, finance and governance, while retaining the authority to lead their school.This is a demanding role, but a meaningful one. For the right leader, it offers the opportunity to shape a school’s future, strengthen a community, and improve life chances for hundreds of young people.For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Anna Upton on 07973156943. To arrange a school visit, please contact: Craig Yates 07947999732Interviews: 12 and 13 FebruaryTo apply, please complete the application via MyNewTerm. Applicants are encouraged to refer closely to the Job Description and Person Specification.<a href="https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149364/EDV-2025-AHS-47324" target="_blank">https://mynewterm.com/jobs/149364/EDV-2025-AHS-47324</a>Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Head Teacher

From Easter 2026 we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated teacher to join our team.We seek a bright, articulate, hard-working school leader who can work effectively as part of a team and inspire confidence. Are you the person who can help us on our journey to develop excellence across school?The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team of professionals, committed to your well-being and professional development.We are looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has excellent communication skills, is energetic, creative and passionate about learning</li><li>Is committed to achieving the highest possible outcomes for all our children.</li><li>Contributes to the overall aims and ethos of the school</li><li>Has a sense of humour</li></ul>You would be expected to lead Phonics &amp; Pleasure for Reading across school so a range of teaching experiences would be a plus. A proven track record of subject leadership and a passion for reading is a prerequisite and bring ideas and be motivated.We are very much a family school, and we embrace our motto of ‘Every Child, Every Day’. The school grounds are ideal for a broad curriculum, and we are looking to develop the use of our forest to enhance learning.What are you waiting for? Adventure awaits for the brave and the bold…we need you to help us write the continuing story of our CRAVE curriculum.This is a permanent position from Easter 2026. Pay scale MPS 4 -6 (depending on experience) with a TLR to lead Phonics with a focus on Read Write Inc &amp; reading fluency.Visits to the school are an expectation. Please call the school office on 01246 850289 to arrange a time which is convenient we will do our best to accommodate you, wherever possibleBramley Vale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Provisional interview date: 12 February 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Class Teacher – Phonics Lead

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen within the Events Team at South Derbyshire District Council. We are seeking a highly organised individual with a creative mindset and driven by a genuine enthusiasm for events, to join our compact yet dynamic team. In this role, you will be accountable to the Events, Arts, and Marketing Officer and will work closely with the Council Chair. Your responsibilities will include overseeing civic appointments and duties for the Chair and co-ordinating the annual programme of Civic events which includes the Remembrance Day Parade, Civic Reception and the Chairs Charity Dinner. The postholder will also support the organisation, administration, and delivery of key Council events such as the Festival of Leisure, the Swadlincote annual Christmas Lights Switch and the summer Music in the Park events. You will be a creative and innovative individual who is adaptable and personable and have knowledge of working in a council setting or understanding of the Chair’s role. Relevant experience in the development, project management and support of events is required. You will also need experience in the production of promotional material and marketing of events. The role is part time (22.5 hours per week) and the working pattern can be agreed with the Line Manager on appointment. The Flexible Hours Working Scheme applies to this post. Due to the nature of event delivery, you will support and run events which will require some evening and weekend working. Having access to a car is desirable. Should you wish to discuss this role informally, please call the Events, Arts and Marketing Officer Sarah Warner on 07710 760424 The full details and guidelines are available on <a href="https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">https://www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/about-us/jobs-and-volunteering/jobs-and-careers</a>. To apply complete the online application form. We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities, diversity and good customer care to ensure our customers receive an excellent service.Provisional Interview Date: 2 February 2025Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.





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Civic and Events Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service.Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team? We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to work as a valued member of our dedicated kitchen team.You will be supporting the kitchen supervisor in all areas of the service at Staveley Junior School, College Avenue, Staveley, Chesterfield S43 3XE. This may involve working at a production unit or at a servery unit. Possible tasks include food preparation, cooking, portion control, allergen compliance and preparing the dining room for service.Our Catering Assistants are our point of contact with our hungry customers. Whilst serving meals to our customers all team members help ensure that food hygiene and health &amp; safety regulations are followed. We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment.Successful completion of the NVQ food hygiene certificate will be required upon appointment.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/young-workers-apprentices-and-work-experience" target="_blank">ACAS link</a> is understood before applyingWe welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Catering Assistant (Staveley Junior School)

Ready to shape a service that’s evolving through change and innovation?Want to join an organisation committed to supporting our local community?We’re building a new ‘One Council’ Business Services team – a centralised support function designed to deliver efficient, consistent processes and collaborative working across the council.This is a fast-paced, varied role where you’ll need strong organisational skills, adaptability, and the ability to meet deadlines in a changing environment. If you’re a team player with a can-do attitude and enjoy finding solutions, we’d like to hear from you.What you’ll be doingRight now, this role focuses on supporting the Child Protection and Independent Reviewing Officer Business Services Team providing essential administrative and business support.<ul><li>Contract type: Permanent</li><li>Hours per week: part time (18.5 hours)</li><li>Work location: County Hall, Matlock hybrid hours available.</li></ul>Key tasks include:<ul><li>Working in the Child Protection &amp; IRO Business Services Team.</li><li>Using bespoke systems including Mosaic, Fiori, Ad Hoc Mail and EDRM.</li><li>Managing multiple shared team email boxes.</li><li>Responsible for managing the workloads of Grade 5 BSA’s.</li><li>Processing incoming LADO referrals.</li><li>Processing DBS requests.</li><li>Overseeing the Child Protection conference process.</li><li>Processing MOSOVO Police Environmental Scanning requests.</li><li>Overseeing the IRO CIC Review process.</li><li>Monitoring the Derbyshire Police Missing notifications.</li><li>Support to the Vulnerable Children CPM for High Risk CRE cases.</li><li>Taking notes at meetings at a variety of levels.</li></ul>We value your unique skills, knowledge, and experience, so please read the full Job and Person Profile to ensure you submit the best possible application. Skills and Experience we are looking for:<ul><li>Excellent IT skills, which includes the use of Microsoft packages.</li><li>An ability to supervise staff</li><li>An ability to work as part of a team undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.</li><li>Experience of working in a busy office environment.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.</li><li>An ability to interpret information and analyse data.</li><li>Assist and support with streamlining processes and implementation</li><li>An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection.</li><li>NVQ Level 2 qualification or relevant office experience.</li><li>Enthusiasm and transferable skills</li></ul>Why join us?<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li><li>25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Flexible working options.</li><li>Training and development opportunities.</li><li>Paid travel expenses for work-related travel.</li><li>Cycle-to-work and smarter travel schemes.</li><li>Access to occupational health services, including free eye tests and counselling.</li><li>Derbyshire Rewards – hundreds of discounts and cashback offers.</li></ul>If you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please email <a href="mailto:csbs.review@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">csbs.review@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> and your query/request will be passed to the relevant service.Provisional interview date: w/c 19 January 2026Interviews may be conducted via Microsoft teams and arrangements will be confirmed with candidates.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following <a href="https://www.acas.org.uk/young-workers-apprentices-and-work-experience" target="_blank">ACAS link</a> is understood before applyingImportant: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Business Services Assistant

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We are a small team consisting of Senior Engineers and Engineers, working and building relationships with contractors, elected members, the Liverpool Combined Authority and our residents. The work is varied and ranges from small highway improvements, larger active travel schemes and major carriageway and footway reconstruction. We’re on an ambitious mission to become a leading highway authority, and we’re searching for a talented, driven Senior Engineer - Schemes and Major Maintenance to help us get there.With over £30 million already invested in Active Travel schemes — and £35 million more on the horizon — we’re transforming how people move around our Borough. But that’s not all:<ul><li>We’ve committed £8 million over the next 18 months to enhance roads and footways, creating safer, greener, and more inclusive spaces.</li><li>Every project supports our long term commitment to improve the health and access for all within the Borough, and the biodiversity of the urban environment </li></ul>No two days are the same — from collaborating with developers and managing Section 278 and 184 agreements, to engaging with members of the public about vehicle access applications for crossings to their properties or completing design work for maintenance and improvement schemes there’s a wide variety of opportunities and workload.Your Contributions:Can you turn engineering into lasting impact and be part of a team that puts people and community at the heart of everything we buildAre you passionate about delivering projects that improve lives, connect communities, and protect our environment, if your answer is yes, then we want you on our team!We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer - Schemes and Major Maintenance to join our team. <ul><li>You will have a strong background in delivering highway programmes within a local authority or similar environment, with hands-on experience managing projects from early design through to construction and final sign-off.</li><li>You will be confident reviewing developer and contractor proposals, advising on technical standards and legislation, and representing the Council in a range of professional settings. </li><li>The role requires excellent project management, contract commissioning, and budget monitoring skills, as well as the ability to produce clear reports and committee papers.</li></ul>Key strengths should include Stakeholder liaison, negotiation and influencing, Bid writing, and delivering excellent customer service..Proficiency in specialist highways software and knowledge of traffic and highway law, technical specifications, and procurement processes are required for success in this role.As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements. Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.If you’re ready to make a real difference, join us on this meaningful journey. Together, let’s build the future — one mile at a time.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Debbie Cragg - <a href="mailto:debbie.cragg@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbie.cragg@halton.gov.uk</a>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

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Senior Engineer Schemes and Major Maintenance

Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team: The CCTV Operator is an essential part of Halton’s Community Safety team responsible for the continuous monitoring of public spaces via the Council’s Control Room. Working closely with the CCTV Supervisor and CCTV Manager, you will play a direct role in protecting public areas, deterring crime, and supporting the police and other emergency services. By responding swiftly to incidents, directing resources, and assisting in identifying offenders, you will help to reduce anti-social behaviour and enhance public safety, giving peace of mind to Halton’s residents. This role requires a vigilant, proactive, and dedicated individual who is ready to make a real difference in the community. As a first point of contact for a range of incidents, you will be central to creating a safer environment for our residents, businesses and visitors. Hours: 24 per week Rota Basis Your Contributions: As a CCTV Operator, you will:<ul><li>Monitor the Council’s CCTV systems</li><li>Respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls</li><li>Work alongside Cheshire Police to ensure timely, effective responses to incidents. </li><li>Maintain accurate records and incident logs, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation, policies and operating procedures.</li></ul> Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. </li></ul>Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Rob Moore - <a href="mailto:rob.moore@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">rob.moore@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews TBC At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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CCTV Monitoring Operative 

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The CCTV Operator is an essential part of Halton’s Community Safety team responsible for the continuous monitoring of public spaces via the Council’s Control Room. Working closely with the CCTV Supervisor and CCTV Manager, you will play a direct role in protecting public areas, deterring crime, and supporting the police and other emergency services. By responding swiftly to incidents, directing resources, and assisting in identifying offenders, you will help to reduce anti-social behaviour and enhance public safety, giving peace of mind to Halton’s residents.This role requires a vigilant, proactive, and dedicated individual who is ready to make a real difference in the community. As a first point of contact for a range of incidents, you will be central to creating a safer environment for our residents, businesses and visitors. Hours: 32 per week Rota Basis Your Contributions:As a CCTV Operator, you will:<ul><li>Monitor the Council’s CCTV systems</li><li>Respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls</li><li>Work alongside Cheshire Police to ensure timely, effective responses to incidents. </li><li>Maintain accurate records and incident logs, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation, policies and operating procedures. </li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Rob Moore - <a href="mailto:rob.moore@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">rob.moore@halton.gov.uk</a> At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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CCTV Monitoring Operative

<ul><li>Reference: EC187 </li><li>Division: Crawley Homes </li><li>Salary: £29,282.00 - £31,904.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 19 December 2025 </li><li>Interview date:22 January 2026</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Housing </li><li>Grade: D - E </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 11 January 2026 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making a difference to our residents? &nbsp;We are looking for a dedicated Housing Assistant to join our Tenancy Services team in Crawley Homes. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in office administration and a passion for public service, we’d love to hear from you.As a Housing Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality housing services. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>managing direct debit processes and rent control tasks</li><li>handling low-level rent arrears and processing refunds</li><li>supporting the Tenancy Management team including mutual exchanges, name changes, and tenancy queries</li><li>assisting with the voids and lettings process – from receiving keys to creating tenancy agreements</li><li>responding to housing enquiries and maintaining accurate records &nbsp;</li></ul>What we’re looking for:<ul><li>proven admin experience, ideally in housing or local government</li><li>excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li>ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul>Crawley is a great place to work, with a thriving business district and excellent transport connections including nearby Gatwick Airport. We are based in our modern Town Hall which opened in 2023 and is located a short walk from the town centre and railway station.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>Satisfactory clearance of a Basic Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) is a condition of employment.<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:Asad.Raja@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">Asad.Raja@crawley.gov.uk</a>, Area Housing Manager or call on 01293 438755.<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/housing-assistant-job-description_1.pdf"> Housing Assistant job description (PDF, 137.78 KB) </a></li></ul>





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Housing Assistant

Your day as a Duty Operations Assistant could involve welcoming visitors to our community centres, conducting health and safety checks, or carrying out light cleaning and administrative tasks. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our community spaces are vibrant, safe, and accessible, supporting a wide range of activities for residents. What you’ll do You will be responsible for front-of-house operations, greeting visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude. You’ll manage bookings, process invoices, and handle purchasing requests. Alongside these duties, you will also ensure the smooth running of our centres by conducting safety inspections, reporting repairs, and making sure spaces are well-maintained. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers to ensure community events run smoothly, and you will handle all tasks with great attention to detail, including updating customer records and maintaining data protection standards. What you’ll need <ul><li>Demonstrable experience in managing data accurately and efficiently. Prior use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office.</li><li>Proven experience in customer service, administration and health &amp; safety in the workplace.</li><li>Comfortable communicating with a wide range of audiences in a busy, people-focused environment.</li><li>Flexibility, you’ll work split shifts and be available for some evening and weekend shifts, sometimes over multiple sites. </li><li>Proactive, well-organised, and take pride in providing excellent customer service.</li><li>Understanding of Health and Safety and previous experience on keeping an environment clear from hazards. </li><li>Compassion, patience, and the ability to adapt to different situations. </li></ul>Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What We Offer <ul><li>30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please read before applying The role is offered on a fixed term contract until January 2027.The hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or 3pm-11pm and Saturday to Sunday 9am-5pm (shifts).This role requires a Basic DBS check. If you have any questions, please contact Felicity Smith at <a href="mailto:felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk</a>. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Interviews will take place in person at the Sporting Club, 30 Bayliss Ave, Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ on Tuesday, 20th January 2026.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this rolePLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Peabody

Duty Operations Assistant 

About the roleWe are looking for a social worker with experience of working in mental health services to join our Safeguarding Adults Team. The role is for a full time Social Worker, as a Social Worker you would be directly supervised by one of the team's Principal Social Workers and we will support your continuous professional development. The role is a fast-paced role with a focus on short term work, you will work directly with individuals, care providers and stakeholders.The role Is a hybrid role with a balance of days working in the community, office and remote.If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Buswell-Jones, Head of Safeguarding, Quality and Review on <a href="mailto:Sarah.Buswelljones@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Buswelljones@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>What will you be doing?You will be working in line with key legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and frameworks such as NSAB Decision Making Framework Tool. The role uses a person-centred approach which includes getting the voice of the person, listening and adopting professional curiosity to your practice.About youYou will need to have:<ul><li>Experience of safeguarding </li><li>Experience of working with a range of individuals</li><li>Knowledge of the Care Act 2014</li><li>Effective Communication and IT skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise </li><li>Support individuals with a strength-based approach </li><li>Have a good understanding of risk management </li><li>Ability to work to deadlines</li></ul>Please note you must have a Social Work qualification for this roleOur BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.Disability Confident EmployerWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/directory/support-offer/employment-and-disability-service-eads" target="_blank">The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council</a>Armed Forces Community The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Social Worker (Safeguarding Adults Team)

About the roleWe are looking for a highly motivated, efficient, enthusiastic and flexible individual who has proven experience of working in the field of parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement.In particular the post holder is responsible for responding to challenges, representations and appeals against Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for parking and moving traffic contraventions, the preparation of case packs for the Traffic Penalty Tribunal (TPT) and liaising with enforcement agents in relation to the recovery of debt.What will you be doing?To assist in the provision of an effective back office service for Parking and Moving Traffic contraventions contributing to North Northamptonshire Council commitment to it's community and environment.To deal with correspondence, challenges, representations and appeals against parking and moving traffic contraventions, requiring exercise of judgement and discretion.To assist with the smooth running of the parking processing team on a day to day basis, helping to create an environment and structure that provides excellent customer service.This role covers the statutory legislation governing parking, bus lane and moving traffic enforcement penalty charge notice processing.The role will include reviewing CCTV alerts for contraventions identified by camera systems. The role is to further support a forward-looking service that meets our primary objectives of improving road safety and reducing congestion on our road network.You will investigate and respond accurately to challenges, representations and appeals within the legislative framework and in accordance with the statutory processes, ensuring that the PCN is issued correctly according to current legislation and Council policy, Traffic Regulation Orders and evidence collected.You will manage each Penalty Charge Notice case through to debt recovery, or closure of notice, including liaising with the Traffic Enforcement Centre (TEC) and Enforcement Agents, prepare cases to be heard at the Independent Adjudicator (TPT), and represent the Council at hearings, when required.You will also reconcile payments as required by auditing processes, report and investigate discrepancies in income.Working closely with the Enforcement Team, you will ensure the service area can continue to operate efficiently and effectively.About youWe are looking for someone who can work to tight deadlines, under pressure, and who is friendly, reliable, willing and ready to learn new things.A good knowledge of the Traffic Management Act 2004 and associated legislation, Moving traffic enforcement, processing appeals and court activity and experience of enforcement using PCN systems are desirable.Applicants will need to be comfortable working as part of a team, be able to demonstrate excellent communication and listening skills, along with a commitment to continuous improvement. You will have strong interpersonal and proven customer service skills and are required to deal with challenging situations in a tactful and diplomatic way. In addition, you should possess and be expected to have the following:<ul><li>Experience of dealing with the public</li><li>Ability to prioritise tasks and manage the workload within statutory timeframes and to a high standard of customer service</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and professionally when dealing with members of the public (written and verbal)</li><li>Ability and proven experience of working under pressure and using own initiative</li><li>Good IT skills including Microsoft Office</li><li>Work as part of a team</li></ul>The role will have some flexibility but you will be required to come into the office on a regular basis.A standard DBS will be required for this role.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Parking Processing Officer

Do you have....Creative ideas to help develop engaging content for social media campaigns and an analytical mind to measure their impact against set objectives Knowledge of how different social media platforms work and experience in creating digital content for different target audiences Excellent written and verbal skills and an eye for a story or news hook Experience of writing copy for the media, magazines and e-newsletters and dealing with the press (either local, regional or specialist trade publications) The ability to make complex information meaningful to a range of different audiences including our residents, employees and other stakeholders Knowledge of running successful PR and engagement campaigns Experience of working with senior colleagues in other services to provide an ‘account management’ style of communications service, prioritising their needs and delivering campaigns to maximise results.Can you….Spot opportunities for good stories and help the council celebrate its successes Create powerful and engaging content to motivate and inspire audiences Write a story quickly, accurately, and make it engaging so that it gets read Work under pressure and to tight deadlines, to meet your customers’ needs.If so, we would like to hear from you! We are looking for a great communicator to work within our hard-working team to support with our external communications activities and help to promote and protect the Council’s reputation. This includes creating content for social media and writing compelling copy, which engages and informs a wide range of audiences as well as dealing with media enquiries and managing a range of high-profile PR and digital marketing campaigns.Click to view a<a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/anxb1ok5/6115d-communications-officer-dec-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a> For an informal discussion please contact: Dean Spurrell, Communications and Marketing Manager on 01233 330647.When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community





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