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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £47,181 - £50,269 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving.
• Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations.
• Organisational/time management skills.
• Ability to implement anti-discriminatory practice in all areas of work.

Knowledge:

• Good understanding of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners in relation to children, young people and families.
• Has a developed knowledge of Social Care policies and procedures, and makes themselves continually aware of new Child Care legislation and National Guidance.
• Awareness of effective management practices.
• Thorough understanding of current legislation and guidance and developments in services to children young people and families.
• Demonstrates an advanced and detailed knowledge of child development, attachment theory, anti discriminatory practice, the Framework for assessment of children in needs and their families, social work theory and methods. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives.
• Two years post qualification experience of working in a local authority setting.
• Experience of mentoring or coaching peers. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to cope with a wide range of tasks within a short time scale and work to deadlines.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Effective ICT skills.

Knowledge:

• Experience of working with a range of IT software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Edge.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to O Level/GCSE standard (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of working in a busy office using a range of administration procedures.
• Experience of dealing with a range of enquiries both on the telephone and face to face.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 / year

Description:

• Championing the educational aspirations and achievements of our cared for children and young people.
• Working directly with children and young people to understand their educational needs, strengths and aspirations.
• Providing tailored advice and support to foster carers, social workers, on educational matters. 
• Collaborating with schools to promote inclusive practices and ensure appropriate support plans are in place (e.g., Personal Education Plans – PEPs). 
•  Monitoring educational progress, attainment, identifying areas of concern including attendance, and implementing early interventions. 
• Advocating for cared for children in their education settings and multi-agency meetings. 
• Facilitating access to additional support, such as tutoring, specialist therapies, where needed. 
• To be responsible for conducting assessments and delivering interventions, to include literacy, numeracy, social and behavioural interventions.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of training for carers, staff, and schools around educational needs; attachment and trauma informed education. 
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to report on educational outcomes. 

Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively with service users and professionals face to face and virtually, to ensure understanding, engagement and effective sharing and management of information.
• Able to make significant decisions on complex matters which impact on outcomes for children by obtaining and analysing relevant information, involving all relevant parties, drawing informed conclusions and making effective judgements based on outcomes and risk.
• Proven problem-solving skills including the ability to deal with emotional and challenging situations and bring about resolutions which meet the needs of all parties and deliver appropriate outcomes. The post holder whilst working with each educational establishment’s policies will need to ensure the cohort are not disadvantaged by a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Some of these matters are likely to be complex and contentious with parties involved all having a vested interest. The post holder will need to act as a ‘Champion’ of the young person but ensure a consistent, objective and best interest for all outcome is reached.
• Ability to deal sensitively with people, take a solution-focused approach and deal with conflict with good emotional resilience. This will include a creativity to each individual issue such as non-engagement in education. The post holder will need to have a high degree of creativity to have a solution focused approach based on the individual needs of the young person such as unmet attachment needs, anxiety or school refusal for example.
• Able to plan and deliver interventions in both literacy and numeracy to support end of Key Stage examinations/assessments.

Knowledge:

• Detailed knowledge of the practice and procedure of securing good educational outcomes for cared for children/young people by narrowing the attainment gap between them and their peers not in the care system.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of processes within Children’s Services regarding Cared For Children and the importance of the PEP process and its quality being captured within the statutory timescales for Care Plans.
• Excellent working knowledge of IT software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet Explorer, sufficient to produce and maintain comprehensive records, documents and reports.
• An understanding of how Personal Education Plans are devised, recorded and monitored.
• An understanding of the needs of children within the care system and how this may impact on their education, training and employment.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Work in a school/educational environment (paid or unpaid) with children and young people. 
• Experience of applying an evidenced informed practice approach. 
• Experience of working in a fast paced, changing environment, and making robust evidenced informed decisions.
• Experience in working in a multi-agency setting.
• Evidence of having delivered improved outcomes and impact for young people.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,152 - £46,142 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate skills in mediation, negotiation and problem solving. 
• Able to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations. 
• Ability to mentor others that upholds and promotes the ethical principles and values that guide professional practice and thereby ensures compliance with policies. 
• Ability to implement anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in all areas of work practice. 

Knowledge:

• Good understanding of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners in relation to children, young people and families. 
• Has a developed knowledge of Social Care policies and procedures, and makes themselves continually aware of new Child Care legislation and National Guidance. 
• Awareness of effective management practices. 
• Thorough understanding of current legislation and guidance and developments in services to children young people and families. 
• Demonstrates an advanced and detailed knowledge of child development, attachment theory, anti discriminatory practice, the Framework for assessment of children in needs and their families, social work theory and methods. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives. 
• Two years post qualification experience of working in a local authority setting. 
• For Social work professionals, experience of complex Child Protection cases and Court proceedings under the Children’s Act 1989. 
• Experience of working under pressure and making robust evidenced informed decisions. 
• Demonstrates advanced and detailed skills in direct work with children and young persons, carers and families. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,764 - £59,584 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Enhanced IT Skills across a multitude of difference platforms including case management recording systems. 
• Significant decision-making skills – the ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and effect judgements based on outcomes and risk. 
• Proven problem-solving skills – the ability to identify causes, make objective and informed judgements that demonstrates emotional resilience and balance. 
• Ability to appraise and motivate staff in a way that ensures compliance with policies but also enables individuals to develop. Including the effective use of performance management in enabling staff development and ensure service delivery is achieved. 
• Proven skills in delivering key performance requirements linked to statutory delivery for a Children’s social care setting. 

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of current legislation and DfE guidance and developments in services to children young people and families. 
• Thorough understanding of the professional practice relating to safeguarding and working with complex families including the role of the TSCP and Working Together 2023. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners in relation to children, young people and families. 
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities. 
• Awareness of effective management practices including use of effective supervision and performance management. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree. 
• Evidence continued professional development. 
• Current Registration with Social Work England. 
• Significant experience working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives. 
• Experience delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £44,305 - £48,349 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Effective teaching skills including ability to work with more vulnerable pupils & challenging pupils. 
• Ability to work with other teachers and support staff effectively. 
• Ability to understand and analyse pupil attainment and other key data related to school performance. 
• Ability to lead and motivate parents and pupils. 
• Good understanding of representation of the Local Authority at multi-agency meetings. 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of both Primary and Secondary curriculum including legal requirements current practice and developments.
• Knowledge necessary to enable effective teaching of 2 or more subjects. 
• Knowledge of Safeguarding legislation and practice. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Certificate in Education or PGCE.
• Qualified Teacher Status. 
• Experience of working with other agencies involved with the welfare and education of young people. 
• Preparing young people for external examinations. 
• Subject leadership in a school. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Will effectively use a range of modes of communication including, formal and informal reports and presentations taking into account issues of confidentiality. Will communicate with clarity, tact and purpose in all relevant situations. 
• Will deal with difficult situations in a calm and sympathetic manner, especially in dealing with vulnerable individuals in complex situations. 
• Good organizational ability, particularly self-organization, seeing tasks through to a successful conclusion, whilst working to tight deadlines. 
• Will demonstrate effective investigatory skills evaluating evidence and seeking and questioning if further information is required. 
• Attention to detail and to maintain accurate records to provide accountability and deliverability. 

Knowledge:

• Working in a multi-agency environment. 
• Effective understanding of Environmental legislation including the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act, Environmental Protection Act and ASB legislation. 
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Statutory and voluntary agencies and experience of liaising with them. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Responding to competing and changing priorities. 
• Resolving problems with a high degree of discretion, sensitivity and advocacy. 
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of people in challenging situations. 
• Demonstrate experience of undertaking an investigation from initial complaint to a successful outcome. 
• Experience of partnership working. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 / year

Description:

• Creating online and offline informative and engaging content for social media, eNewsletters, websites, magazines and press releases.
• Creating and running relevant marketing campaigns, engagement events and consultations. 
• Working with our Creative Designers to create campaign materials. 
• Speaking with the media, running media briefings and creating responses to respond on behalf of the council. 
• Evaluating and creating reports about the impact of consultations and engagement events as well as the content created to feedback into the team to inform and improve delivery of the services and learn what content and communications are working well.

• A desire to create good, open, engaging and empowering content for a wide range of audiences for a range of channels – that includes story telling through video and written words. 
• An ability to take complex information and turning it into plain English that can be understood by those who need to know.
• A multi-tasker with good organisational skills. 
• Good communication skills, as well as being curious and asking questions. 
• An understanding of how social media and a range of marketing channels work and how best to use them. 
• Good IT skills are essential.

Skills:

• An enquiring mind and the skills to identify positive activity and emerging issues, to gather the relevant information required and to capture it in brief, clear and descriptive ways.
• Problem solving and an ability to see the wider picture and apply an imaginative and creative approach to work.
• Ability to prioritise and balance a varied workload, with competing demands and multiple priorities, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of engagement, consultation and marketing techniques and methodology.
• Understanding of the key principles and practice of social media. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Designing, facilitating and undertaking engagement, consultation and marketing activity.
• Partnership working with a wide range of agencies, organisations, third sector groups, etc. 
• Demonstrable experience of using social media to provide effective communications and engagement.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Ability to mediate, negotiate, cope with the unexpected and manage conflict to enable children, young people and other family members to make a plan.
• Ability to remain independent, neutral and objective, resisting attempts by professionals or family members to make you take sides.
• Ability to be diplomatic and respectful, but not shirk from raising and discussing difficult issues in an open and frank manner when needed.
• Be well organised, reliable and able to work to deadlines.
• Confidence in convening and chairing large meetings.

Knowledge:

• An understanding of the Family Group Decision Making approach, including an understanding of the ethos, principles and practice standards that underpin the model.
• An understanding of legislation and guidance relating to children and young people.
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures relating to children and young people.
• An understanding of child development and the needs of children.

Experience & Qualifications:

• GCSE’s in English and maths.
• Experience of working with children and families in a solution focussed way.
• Experience of managing/chairing meetings, dealing with conflict, mediating, and negotiating to achieve positive outcomes for children.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £31,537 - £34,434 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Ability to mediate, negotiate, cope with the unexpected and manage conflict to enable children, young people and other family members to make a plan.
• Ability to remain independent, neutral and objective, resisting attempts by professionals or family members to make you take sides.
• Ability to be diplomatic and respectful, but not shirk from raising and discussing difficult issues in an open and frank manner when needed.
• Be well organised, reliable and able to work to deadlines.
• Confidence in convening and chairing large meetings.

Knowledge:

• An understanding of the Family Group Decision Making approach, including an understanding of the ethos, principles and practice standards that underpin the model.
• An understanding of legislation and guidance relating to children and young people.
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures relating to children and young people.
• An understanding of child development and the needs of children.

Experience & Qualifications:

• GCSE’s in English and maths.
• Experience of working with children and families in a solution focussed way.
• Experience of managing/chairing meetings, dealing with conflict, mediating, and negotiating to achieve positive outcomes for children.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Effective interpersonal skills to include diplomacy & tact but also a confident and effective communication manner. 
• A Customer Focus approach to work undertaken. 
• Effective literacy, numeracy & computer keyboard skills. 

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Windows-based software. 
• Working knowledge of VAT invoices. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience of working with information technology based systems and PC based software. 
• Suitable relevant experience of working with a Creditor system. 
• Previous experience of dealing and resolving customer queries. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Able to manage a piece of work ensuring that all milestones are achieved, and deadlines are met. 
• Flexible approach, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team with competing deadlines. The post holder is required to be quick thinking with a calm, patient, and pragmatic manner. 

Knowledge:

• Up to date, working knowledge of Windows-based software and of Microsoft Office applications; in particular, a good level of knowledge in Teams, Excel, Word & Outlook. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Passion for learning and expanding knowledge. 
• Experience of providing timely, accurate and relevant information from several different databases. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Apprentice

Salary: £26,403 / year

Description:

• Looking for a career where they can make a difference to peoples’ health and the wellbeing. 
• Able to cope with the academic demands of the study while working to develop their practical skills. 
• Motivated and organised, with good time management skills and an ability to communicate effectively. 

• An investigative and analytical approach. 
• Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records. 
• GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 4 - 9 (or equivalent). 
• Someone who represents our values and behaviours.  

Skills:

• Able to present verbal and written information clearly and concisely. 
• Ability to see tasks through to a successful conclusion to ensure objectives and deadlines are met. 
• Initiative and commitment with a flexible approach to work. 

Knowledge:

• Ability to use a range of standard IT packages. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 4 - 9 (or equivalent). 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £51,356 - £54,495 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Significant decision making skills – the ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and effect judgements based on outcomes and risk.
• Proven problem solving skills – the ability to identify causes, make objective and informed judgements that demonstrates emotional resilience and balance.
• Ability to appraise and motivate staff in a way that ensures compliance with policies but also enables individuals to develop.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across agency boundaries.
• Ability to implement anti-discriminatory practice and styles in all areas of work. 
• Understanding of effective management practices, particularly as they relate to managing an integrated team.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the full range of activities delivered by the Authority and partners in relation to children, young people and families.
• Thorough understanding of the professional practice relating to safeguarding and working with complex families. 
• Thorough understanding of the ‘common core’.
• Thorough understanding of current legislation and DfE guidance and developments in services to children and young people and families. 
• Awareness of effective management practices. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Relevant professional qualification to the equivalent of a degree or equivalent and where relevant a current professional registration or licence to practice (Posts managing social work teams will require a social work degree and evidence of having met post qualification standards). 
• Management qualification to certificate level or equivalent or, a willingness to acquire such, in a timely fashion. 
• Current Social Work England Registration. 
• Significant social work qualification experience of working with children and families in the context of current legislation and government initiatives / or minimum of two years post social work qualification experience plus significant management experience in a relevant field working with children and families.
• Experience of managing or supporting others and assuring compliance to policy and procedures.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 / year

Description:

• Is self-motivated, dynamic, and solution-focused.
• Has strong leadership and project management skills.
• Can build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Is confident in managing budgets and delivering results.
• Has a good understanding of town centre development and economic growth.
• Communicates clearly and persuasively, with excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Brings commercial awareness and creativity to the role.

• Has a passion for place-making and town centres.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and influencing others.
• Is comfortable navigating complex challenges and making decisions.
• Has experience in delivering public events, managing partnerships, and securing funding.
• Is flexible, with the ability to work evenings and weekends when needed.

Skills:

• Solution-focused with creative and innovative problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to persuade, influence, and negotiate. 
• Effective planning, organisation, and resource management skills.

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of Town Centre development strategies and issues affecting town centres. 
• Significant knowledge of Public and stakeholder engagement strategies and approaches. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant experience. 
• Demonstrable experience in developing partnerships with a range of organisations/businesses.

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35,412 - £38,220 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Expert ICT and database management skills, including expert use of Microsoft Office, SQL, and reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports, SSRS), sufficient to design, develop, and maintain complex system configurations and generate performance reports. 
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex system issues, including data integrity, access control, and cross-system dependencies. 
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage concurrent development streams, testing cycles, and statutory deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead on complex, high-stakes data responses—often at short notice—to meet external requirements such as inspections, where accuracy and timeliness are critical to safeguarding the Council’s reputation. 
• Effective communication skills to include the ability to convey information accurately and clearly when explaining system details and complex detailed procedures. 

Knowledge:

• Detailed understanding of system security models and access control frameworks within multi-agency environments. 
• Considerable and detailed knowledge of System C and Capita One configuration tools and data schemas. 
• Expert user and development knowledge of Management Information Systems. 
• An understanding of Local Authority Children’s Services business processes. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level in a related field or equivalent significant demonstrable experience of System Administration within a Local Authority. 
• Significant Computer systems administration experience sufficient to effectively maintain, develop and utilise a variety of systems. 
• Significant experience of problem resolution with external software suppliers to resolve high-impact system issues. 
• Considerable experience leading or contributing to system development task groups, including business process mapping and change control governance. 
• A demonstrable history of supporting or leading major system upgrades, including testing, user communication, and post-implementation review. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,181 - £58,269 / year

Description:

Skills:

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal to varied audiences. 
• Ability to provide clear and accurate complex legal advice in accordance with corporate policies and prevailing legislation in a local government setting. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, to interpret information and determine informed and appropriate solutions. 

Knowledge:

• A high level of knowledge of the law and procedure within the specialist discipline, with knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following: 
  •  Public procurement / contracts legislation; 
  • Commercial contracts; 
  • Construction contracts (JCT, NEC). 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Admitted and practicing Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent), with at least 3 years post qualification experience. 

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Job type: Hybrid

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £55,181 - £58,269 / year

Description:

• A generous salary (to include market supplement). 
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. 
• A Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions. 
• Flexible working. 
• Paid professional subscription. 
• Learning and development opportunities. 
• A supportive management and team structure. 
• Family friendly policies. 
• Key skills relocation package. 
• Golden Hello opportunity. 
• A wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits. 

Skills:

• Ability to give clear and accurate legal advice. 
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Knowledge:

• High level of knowledge of the law and procedure within the specialist area. 
• Knowledge of the law relating to local government. 

Experience & Qualifications:

• Admitted and practising solicitor, legal executive (fellow) or barrister with up to 3 years PQE. 
• Suitably trained as a legal advisor or advocate. 
• Experience of working in a legal environment. 

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Job type: Onsite

Employment Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 / year

Description:

• Comfortable and enjoy dealing with members of the public. 
• Able to handle any conflicts in a calm manner. 
• Happy to work out-doors in all weathers as this is an active role where you will be walking up to 10 miles per day.
• Comfortable working alone, as part of a team acting on your own initiative to achieve the standards set out in our operational guidance. 
• Self-motivated and have a good deal of resilience. 
• Friendly, polite, and willing to offer support, advice and assistance to colleagues and customers. 

• The ability to work as a team or on your own, patience and tact.
• An assertive but polite approach.
• The ability to handle difficult situations in a calm and professional way.
• An awareness of health and safety.
• The ability to make decisions.
• Good numeracy skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
• PC skills would also be an advantage, as you will be using a handheld device daily.

Skills:

• Experience of working in a customer focussed environment.

Knowledge:

• Ability to demonstrate effective knowledge and understanding of parking restrictions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• A full valid driving licence. 

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