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202608: Prison Officer - HMP Eastwood Park
Ministry of Justice - Wotton-under-Edge
On-sitePermanentFull time
Prison officer - HMP Eastwood Park HMP Eastwood Park, Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8DB Starting salary: £36,816 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Bristol Region: South West Vacancy type: Merit Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available for this role, subject to eligibility and in line with the UK Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. However, due to current immigration requirements and recruitment timescales, candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are unlikely to be sponsored if applying to this campaign. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider their right to work in the UK carefully before applying. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and eligibility criteria at gov.uk. The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will then be invited to complete stage 1 of the online tests, to see if you have basic judgement and numerical skills. If you are successful, we will invite you to the stage 2 online test values-based assessment (VBA) If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Candidates who achieve a higher pre-determined VBA score may be invited to the OAC sooner. You will then be invited to provide a written response to three behaviour-based questions. We will explore your understanding of the prison officer role in a women’s prisons and why you are interested in the role. Once you’ve successfully completed the (OAC) and written responses and we’ve offered you a role, we will invite you to a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours: • 37 hours a week = £34,928 a year • 39 hours a week = £36,816 a year • 41 hours a week = £39,334 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances that are applicable to the role/location. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and one extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Civil Servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles, you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Applying for reasonable adjustment support. Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need it.
Added on 1 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesTemporary Accommodation Resettlement Officer (ref:1872)
Winchester City Council - Winchester , Hampshire
£40,444 to £45,529 a year
On-siteContractFull time
The Temporary Accommodation team are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced reactive role, has customer service at the heart of what they do and a “can do” attitude! You will be required to work as part of the Temporary Accommodation team to provide day-to-day housing management of the Council’s temporary accommodation for homeless households, supporting families under the government resettlement scheme. You will also be required to provide low level support to ensure residents are tenancy ready to access move on / independent living opportunities. The Temporary Accommodation team are based in offices just outside the vibrant city centre of Winchester. You will need to meet the travel requirements of the role as you will visit residents in our units of temporary accommodation across the district, as well as conducting health and safety visits at our schemes.
Added on 4 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesSpecial Educational Needs Support Officer (SENSO)
inploi - Stockport
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Job title: SENSO (Business Support Officer) Services to People Children’s Salary: Scale 4 (£27,274 - £29,071) Hours of work: 37 hours per week Contract Type : Temporary 12 months Work location: Hybrid Stopford House and homeworking Application Deadline: 13th September 2026 11:59pm Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026 Interview Date: 21st September 2026 Interview Type: Microsoft Teams. Join us at Stockport Council Best for Inclusion winner at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards 2026 Your Role The EHC Assessment & Review Team in Stockport is seeking to recruit a Business Support Officer (SENSO) to work within the EHCP Team in Stockport on a temporary basis for 12 months. The successful candidate will support the EHC Assessment & Review Team with the coordination of its duties around the statutory Education, Health and Care needs assessment and review process. This is a challenging and busy role within a friendly team. About You We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have a desire to support children and young people with special educational needs and their families who are going through the EHC needs assessment process and who have good organisation skills and a keen eye for detail. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs we would like to hear from you. About Us At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions. If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Charlotte Burke, Team Leader for Education, Health and Care Plans via charlotte.burke@stockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme Privacy Notice Follow our recruitment team on X, Instagram and Facebook for updates on our vacancies and recruitment events. Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce. We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce. Supporting Documents ↗ Job Profile
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesEmployability Officer (Covering Blackwood, Cwmbran & Newport)
Itec Training Solutions Limited - Blackwood
£25,000 to £27,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Employability Officer Salary banding: £25,000 - £27,000 Location: Covering Blackwood, Cwmbran & Newport Contract: Full-time, permanent Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm About Us At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success. About the role As an Employability Officer, you’ll foster and enhance relationships with employers across South Wales to secure job opportunities and work placements for program participants. Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) is a Welsh Government initiative that provides work experience and training opportunities to young people and unemployed individuals, enhancing their employability and supporting job creation in various sectors. Your impact Accountable for identifying sustainable employment opportunities across all programs to achieve optimal participant outcomes. Secure quality work placements to build participants' workplace skills and confidence effectively. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with employers to facilitate program success. Arrange and conduct timely and accurate health and safety assessments across diverse sectors and workplace settings. Ensure workplace appraisals meet legislative standards and conduct risk assessments for specific participant needs. Manage the collection of job start evidence to meet contract requirements. Represent the organisation at marketing and sales events as needed. Maintain an in-depth understanding of local and regional labour markets to inform strategies and align with employer needs. Actively match participants to suitable job opportunities and work placements. Provide ongoing support to participants, addressing barriers to ensure sustained employment success. What are we looking for? Essential Experience of working with unemployed adults and young people Experience in sourcing sustained work job opportunities / work placements and establishing new business. Customer service experience in building and maintaining relationships with employers. Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration What’s in it for you? At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, a 35-hour work week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more. Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace. Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion. If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Download the full Job Description Find out more about working with Itec Our Employee Ownership Got Questions? Contact Us Diddordeb darllen yn y Gymraeg? Disgrifiad swydd Hysbyseb Swydd
Added on 4 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesAttendance Officer and Administration Coordinator - Kendrick School
Teaching Vacancies - Reading, Berkshire
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 3.30pm - Term time only - Required for October 2026 Kendrick School is a successful 11-18 girls’ grammar school in Reading. Graded ‘Outstanding’ in all its OFSTED inspections, Kendrick School is a centre of academic excellence with a track record of high performance and achievement. We have vacancy for an Attendance Officer and Administration Coordinator to join our Student Welfare Team. Our Attendance Officer plays a vital role in sustaining our strong attendance culture, supporting students and families and ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. The role includes: • Monitoring statutory attendance and punctuality data daily and ensuring that this information is swiftly made available to appropriate staff. • Follow-up on every absence with students, families and/or staff as appropriate and ensure all attendance is accurately recorded. • Identify and implement intervention strategies to address and continually improve attendance and punctuality. • Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the administration team. Applicants must have a desire to see every child reach their highest possible outcome and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both adults and children. They must be professional, IT competent and be able to produce and analyse data for reports. What the school offers its staff This is a busy role, and the successful candidate must be able to work calmly under pressure, use their own initiative and work well as part of a team. Being versatile, proactive and well organised are key skills required for this role. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake first aid training. Kendrick School is a welcoming, inclusive and happy community, with students who are engaging, cooperative and eager to learn. Benefits include free-car parking, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Scheme, a contributory pension scheme, training and development and use of our swimming pool and sporting facilities. An application form and a job description can be downloaded from the school website - https://www.kendrick.reading.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Closing date: 5pm Monday 21st September 2026 Interviews: week commencing 28th September 2026 We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. Kendrick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. Kendrick School is an Equal Opportunity employer Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Added on 3 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesChief Communications Officer, No10 Communications Team
Government Recruitment Service - Manchester
£59,207 to £59,207 a year
TemporaryFull time
The Prime Minister’s Office enables the Prime Minster to deliver the Government’s overall priorities and to communicate the Government’s policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences. From the Policy Unit and the Communications Team, Switchboard and Custodians, to the Events & Visits team and the world class Private Office support; the diverse No10 team draws on varied expertise from across the Civil Service and beyond. The teams come together to deliver excellent service to the Prime Minister while also making No10 a great place to work. The Prime Minister’s Press Office is seeking an outstanding communications professional to join Number 10 North as a Chief Communications Officer. This role will appeal to an experienced communications leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with Ministers, and can quickly grasp complex policy issues. You will bring exceptional news judgement, strong regional communications expertise and the ability to provide clear, confident advice at the highest levels of government. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team at the centre of government, supporting delivery of high-profile media moments and content, shaping news stories and supporting the Prime Minister’s priorities across the country. Based in No10 North, this high-profile and cross-cutting role plays a critical part in ensuring the Prime Minister’s communications resonate with audiences in every region and nation of the UK. Working across Number 10, Whitehall and regional networks, you will help ensure government communications are locally relevant, strategically aligned and deliver maximum impact. The successful candidate will also provide direct communications support to the Prime Minister when he is working in No10 North, helping to shape and deliver media activity around some of the Government's highest-profile announcements and priorities. The demands of this post are high. You will need: A strong understanding of regional media landscapes, with experience of reaching and engaging audiences at a local level through targeted communications. Outstanding media handling skills and exceptional news judgement, with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risks and operate effectively in a fast-paced news environment. Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to produce compelling media materials, briefings and communications advice to the highest standard and at pace. Strong digital communications skills, including an understanding of how social media platforms, online communities and digital content can be used to amplify messaging, engage audiences and support communications objectives. A proven track record of delivering integrated communications campaigns, spanning media, stakeholder and digital channels to achieve strategic objectives. First-rate interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective relationships and work confidently with colleagues at all levels across Number 10, No10 North and government departments. Strong briefing and stakeholder management capabilities, with the confidence to represent the Prime Minister’s position in senior cross-government forums, provide media briefings during Prime Ministerial visits, and coordinate communications responses during major national events or crises. Working in the Prime Minister’s Comms Team frequently involves working under pressure and to immovable deadlines, as well as routine out of hours work, including duties, and some travel. Main duties of the post include: Leading the regional and local communications planning for Prime Ministerial announcements, ensuring activity is tailored to key audiences across the country and delivered in close partnership with No.10 communications teams. Developing and delivering multi-disciplinary communications plans that support the Prime Minister's priorities, including the Government's devolution agenda, working closely with No.10 Strategic Communications colleagues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with regional and local media, securing effective engagement and maximising the impact of Government communications. Helping to oversee the day-to-day communications operation of No10 North, including communicating its vital work whilst ensuring seamless coordination with colleagues across Downing Street and Whitehall. Supporting the PM when he is working at No10 North. Cultivate and maintain effective networks across government, particularly with regional communications teams, while working closely with political communications colleagues within the bounds of the Civil Service Code and propriety guidance. Provide strategic communications advice to government departments, shaping the planning, presentation and delivery of high-profile announcements to ensure alignment with the Prime Minister's priorities and regional audience needs. Identify and manage communications risks, providing expert advice on media handling and response strategies for fast-moving regional news developments. Contribute to the out-of-hours press operation, providing overnight and weekend duty press cover on a rota basis and supporting the response to emerging issues as required.
Added on 4 Sept 2026
Save to favouritesNight Guest Experience Supervisor- Front Office
Eclipse Hotels Group
£13.10 to £13.10 an hour
PermanentFull time
Eclipse Hotels Group is an international family owned hotel group who are headquartered in West London. Our company's current portfolio includes brands such as Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and CiTi Hotels, located across the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nights Guest Service Supervisor at our Holiday Inn Express Poole. You will have the opportunity to join a developing employer who has the passion and drive to deliver first class service and a quality employee experience. The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As our Night Guest Experience Supervisor you'll deliver this through managing all aspects of the day to day operations of the hotel. You'll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location. In addition to this you will have an excellent eye for detail and exemplary customer service skills. Join us and enjoy the following benefits: Discounted Hotel Rooms at 5000+ IHG Hotels worldwide. With 50% off Food and Beverage Services Employee Assistance and Welfare Program Health Plan Life Insurance Cashback and discounts on the leading high street retailers Complimentary Meals on duty Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year celebrations Recommend a friend scheme Excellent Training & Development What will your key responsibilities and duties be: Create a warm welcome to everyone and set the tone for each of our guests' experience. Ensure that our guests experience a smooth Check-in and Check- out process (Including Group Check ins) Nightly coverage of our Reception desk and concierge desk. Be able to answer our hotels calls in professional yet welcoming manner. Supervise the running of our Night Audit process. Prepare and deliver any Room Service orders that our guests make. Ensure that out Front Office and lobby area are kept clean & tidy. Supporting your colleagues from other departments with the setting up /clearing down of any of our Food & Beverage outlets (Including Conference & Events). Conduct regular security walks around our hotel. Mentor and act as a point of support for all our Night Guest Experience Agents What we are looking for: Previous hotel experience as a Front Office Supervisor, Receptionist/Front Office Assistant or any other similar roles, ideally from a branded hotel background, with a strong knowledge of Front Office systems. Experience in offering exceptional customer service. Understanding the needs of supervising a team on a daily basis. Proactive, composed, enthusiastic, approachable, able to build strong rapport with guests and other Team Members An understanding of Food Safety standards. Excellent communication skills in all aspects; good organisational and administrative skills with an eye for detail; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point presentations; We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe in recruiting a diverse workforce that promotes inclusive, people focused culture.
Added on 20 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesSecurity Officer (24/7 Gatehouse / Patrol)
Media Stream AI Limited - Dundee
£25,500 to £29,500 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
The Security Officer will provide 24/7 front-line physical security across the MSAI Scotland data centre campus, protecting the site, personnel, equipment and customer assets. The role will be primarily based at the gatehouse, controlling vehicle and pedestrian access, managing visitors and deliveries, monitoring CCTV and conducting regular site patrols. The Security Officer will also respond to security incidents, alarms and emergencies, ensuring all activity is accurately recorded and escalated when required. Duties - Staff the site gatehouse/security reception as part of a 24/7 security operation. - Control and monitor vehicle and pedestrian access to the campus. - Verify the identity and authorisation of employees, contractors, visitors and delivery personnel. - Manage visitor sign-in, access badges and visitor records. - Monitor and control site entry and exit points in accordance with security procedures. - Receive and manage deliveries, couriers and contractor arrivals. - Conduct regular internal and external security patrols of the campus. - Monitor CCTV, access control, perimeter alarms and other security systems. - Respond promptly to security alarms, access-control alerts and suspicious activity. - Challenge and report unauthorised access or unusual behaviour in accordance with site procedures. - Respond to and manage initial security incidents and emergencies, escalating to the Security Manager where appropriate. - Maintain accurate security logs, incident reports, visitor records and shift handover information. - Conduct regular checks of perimeter fencing, gates, doors, barriers, lighting and security equipment. - Support emergency procedures, including evacuation and emergency-service access. - Liaise professionally with police, fire services, ambulance crews and other emergency responders when required. - Support contractors and maintenance teams with controlled site access. - Ensure security procedures are consistently followed by staff, visitors and contractors. - Protect sensitive information relating to the site, customers and operations. - Complete thorough shift handovers, highlighting incidents, outstanding issues and relevant security information. - Report faults with CCTV, access control, barriers, alarms or other security equipment. - Support the Security Manager with security inspections, audits and investigations. - Maintain a professional and customer-focused presence at all times. - Participate fully in the site’s 24/7 security operation.
Added on 20 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesEducation Outreach Delivery Officer (Welsh Speaker)
University of South Wales - Pontypridd
from £34,610 a year
Field-basedContractFull time
Thales, in partnership with Welsh Government and the University of South Wales, have created a National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC), in recognition of the need to create and retain high value jobs in the region as well as stimulate sustainable growth in regional business; The NDEC is a custom-built facility in Ebbw Vale South Wales to meet this need. The education focus of NDEC will be on outreach activities to raise awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) including for example Digital Skills and Cyber Security to school children, upskilling of teachers and the local workforce and providing career development opportunities to local businesses. To help support our development, we are seeking an outreach delivery officer to be responsible for developing and delivering training courses and material primarily through the medium of Welsh in line with the NDEC agenda. Working closely with multiple different stakeholders, the customer community and both internal/external partners, the candidate will be a highly organised and diligent individual to make the role a success. Applications will be considered on submission, and we reserve the right to close the positions earlier if sufficient applications are received. As an employee of USW you will be required to travel between our campuses and a variety of educational sites across South East Wales, including the National Digital Exploitation Centre (NDEC), Ebbw Vale. For an informal conversation about this post please contact Lisa.cornford@southwales.ac.uk. If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where Colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident. If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public. We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
Added on 13 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesBusiness Support Officer (PA to Social Worker)
Staffordshire County Council - The Old House Eastern Avenue Lichfield
£27,274 to £28,153 a year
PermanentPart time
Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing. As part of a Business Support team you will be supporting Managers and Practitioners working in the Lichfield District. The position is 18 hours per week working: Wednesday 9 - 1, Thursday and Friday 9 - 4.30 (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break) Package Description Main Responsibilities As part of a Business Support team you will be supporting Social Workers working across the district You will support Managers/Social Workers and Practitioners as a first point of contact, ensuring children, families, partners and stakeholders are received with a professional/knowledgeable response to enquiries in a timely manner. support Managers/Social Workers and Practitioners workload, convene and attend meetings, including statutory multi agency meetings, coordinating the circulation of agendas and relevant papers, taking and distributing appropriate notes, minutes and actions. complete a range of administrative tasks. accurately input, maintain and data cleanse information systems, ensuring children’s/families/system records are kept up to date. undertake a range of financial transactions as directed including placing orders for services/equipment, which may include the use of Purchasing Cards, monitor and maintaining financial records. maintain knowledge of legislation, policies, guidance, processes and best practice relating to the service area. The Ideal Candidate The minimum criteria you will need to meet if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes are, Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines Good note taking skills to service meetings A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly We will also be looking for you to have, A passion to always give the best service Interviews will be held during week commencing 21st September 2026 Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Trudy Cresswell Business Support Team Leader at Trudy.cresswell@staffordshire.gov.uk or Wendy Littlehales, Business Support Manager at wendy.littlehales@staffordshire.gov.uk Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. Please note: The minimum essential criteria in the ideal candidate section detailed above will be used if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes, detailed below. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Added on 28 Aug 2026
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