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Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:</p><ul>\n<li>Putting our residents and service users first</li>\n<li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li>\n<li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li>\n<li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li>\n</ul><p><strong>If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.</strong></p><p>If you`re someone who is able to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable young people, responds well in a crisis and can work<strong> </strong>independently, we will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a qualification in health and social care if you don`t already have one.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>You`ll be empowering young people to lead independent and fulfilling lives with the support of a network of staff, social workers and local authority partners. You`ll use a positive approach to support them to develop independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting so they can move into their own accommodation. You will also enable them to access work and educational opportunities and healthcare services. It will be a challenging but rewarding role where you can really be the difference to a vulnerable young persons` life.</p><p>We provide a 24 hour service so you must be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working as well as sleep-ins. You must also have a drivers licence and access to a vehicle.</p><p><em>Please note that a condition of your employment is that you commit to starting the following qualification within one year of joining Hightown:</em></p><ul><li><em>Frontline Staff - NVQ Level 4 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma</em></li></ul><p><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n</ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>To apply for the position of Support Worker please complete an online application form.</p><p>Please see below for a copy of the Support Worker job description.</p><p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.</em></strong></p><p>Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Putting our residents and service users <strong>first</strong>\n</li>\n<li>Treating people with <strong>respect</strong>, promoting independence and choice</li>\n<li>Developing <strong>passionate</strong> and committed teams</li>\n<li>Being <strong>cost effective</strong> without compromising standards or safety</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a qualification in health and social care, if you don`t already have one.</p>\n<p>If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.</p>\n<p>We have full and part time roles available (22.5 hours, 30 hours & 37.5 hours per week).</p>\n<p>Typical shift rotas are 0700 to 1500 / 1400 to 2200 including some weekend working.</p>\n<p>You will need to have a full UK driving licence for the role.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>You`ll be empowering our service users to <strong>lead the life they want</strong> and you`ll support them to get involved with the community and maintain relationships with their friends and families. They enjoy visiting the local cinema, attending church and taking part in activities at the local leisure centre.</p>\n<p>You`ll join <strong>a strong, supportive team</strong> who are great communicators and able to engage with our residents who are mainly nonverbal or who have limited verbal communication skills. As part of the role you will be required to provide personal care and support with eating and drinking. It is a challenging but rewarding role where you can really <strong>be the difference</strong> to someone`s life.</p>\n<p>To be considered for this role you will need to have the right to work in the UK and have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. Additionally you will be comfortable with providing personal care for our residents (toilet/dressing etc).</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of <strong>33 days per year</strong>, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£12.24 per hour </li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding care</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.</p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered</em></strong></p>\n<p>To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.</p>\n<p>We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p>\n<p>We are a Disability Confident Employer</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.24 per hour","publishDate":"2025-04-23T11:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/599506fa-6e49-485f-82d7-a8425e84dc2f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c46c48a8-f6b3-41bd-93d9-b3724a76c689","title":"Secretarial Assistant","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £23,656 - £25,992 a year pro rata</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 14.8</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Fixed Term</strong><strong>until 01/12/2025</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity until 01/12/2025. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>Are you looking for a role where your keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills can shine? We're looking for a Secretarial Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. In this role, you'll be working with a variety of documents, preparing and scanning files, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. You'll also be part of a supportive team that works closely with customers and colleagues to keep our legal office running efficiently.<br> <br>You'll need to be comfortable with word processing and general PC use, and if you've had some experience in an office or legal environment before, even better! We're looking for someone who can work methodically, stay accurate under pressure, and handle multiple tasks with confidence. If you enjoy working with people and can communicate clearly and professionally, you'll fit right in.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You're someone who takes pride in getting things right the first time. Data entry, word processing, and handling important documents with care are second nature to you. You're confident on the phone, able to deal with a wide range of people politely and tactfully, and you can manage competing priorities with ease.<br> <br>You'll be proactive and able to work independently within clear procedures, but you're also a great team player. If you've got a Level 2 Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience, that's a big plus. An understanding of local land charges practices and procedures would be useful, but if not, don't worry - as long as you're willing to learn, we'll support you. As part of your role, you'll need to retrieve and handle files and paperwork regularly, so a level of physical ability is required.<br> <br><strong> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English </strong><br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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Residents love this opportunity to pick up a bargain and help the environment at the same time. It's also rewarding to work with local charities and community groups by arranging donations.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with an ability to use their own initiative, get on with tasks and actively help to improve the service.<br><br>You will be able to communicate clearly and politely with customers and members of the team. Be able to manage money and able to use a computer or be willing to learn.<br><br>You may be required to drive between shops (mileage can be claimed for) in your own vehicle to provide assistance and cover as required.<br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Operational services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: TBC <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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In this role, you'll be responsible for managing all aspects of building maintenance work, including working with the Schedule of Rates and adhering to specifications. You will supervise and coordinate both human and material resources to meet the required targets, standards, and deadlines. Your ability to interpret written requests and produce clear specifications, estimates, and technical reports will be key to your success. You'll be communicating with contractors and customers, ensuring that all projects are completed with attention to detail and in compliance with industry standards and regulations.<br> <br>The role also involves a variety of hands-on responsibilities, including site visits and inspections, often requiring you to work outside normal hours and travel across the Town. You will need to be proactive, problem-solve effectively, and be ready to take on emergencies as they arise. 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You're also familiar with working at height, in confined spaces, and handling various site-specific challenges.<br> <br>If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and the chance to work on diverse and exciting projects, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of building maintenance - we're excited to welcome a talented professional like you to our team!<br> <br>This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! 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You'll need to be confident in overseeing all aspects of event delivery - from drafting event plans and managing budgets to coordinating teams and partners and carrying out thorough evaluations.<br> <br>We're also looking for someone with the ability to develop and manage event marketing campaigns, and with a strong understanding of the broader place activation and events management landscape.<br> <br>A working knowledge of local or national government legislation and policy relevant to events and public space activation is important. A qualification in events management, place activation, or equivalent relevant experience is highly desirable.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-23T02:01:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a0fdce83-dad5-493e-819b-4b133e15a0b7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf417ef7-10ec-4375-a519-46c6c5dffb02","title":"Youth Justice Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Apex House, Upper George Street, Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £35,235 - £37,938 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: Permanent</strong><br> <br>Are you looking for an exciting role within the Youth Offending services? This role could be for you!<br> <br>This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of adolescents, particularly those who have come into contact with the youth justice system. You will be working in an environment where your experience and skills will be highly valued and utilised.<br> <br>Your responsibilities will include supporting and motivating young people, assessing their needs, and working closely with a variety of professionals and agencies to provide the best outcomes. You will also be expected to manage your workload effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. The role requires you to use agency IT equipment for case recording and make informed professional judgments in a multi-disciplinary criminal justice setting. Your work will be guided by current legislation and issues related to children, young people, and families, with a focus on those who offend.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You bring demonstrable experience in working with adolescents, whether paid or voluntary, and have some experience with young offenders in settings such as YOIs, STCs, probation, youth justice, or social services. Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enable you to build positive relationships with children, young people, parents, and a wide range of professionals and agencies. You are proactive, able to use your initiative, and adept at prioritising your workload to meet strict deadlines. Your ability to assess, support, and motivate young people, especially those with medium to high levels of vulnerability and risk, sets you apart. You understand the effects of discrimination and are committed to promoting equality in service delivery and the workplace.<br> <br>Your specialist knowledge includes an understanding of current legislation related to children, young people, and families, particularly those who offend. You hold a relevant professional or degree-level qualification, such as an NVQ 4, and if you are a social worker, you are registered with the General Council of Social Work or its UK equivalent. Additionally, you are a car driver, which allows you to conduct regular visits within and outside the Borough and provide transportation for children, young people, and parents. You are also flexible and willing to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, occasional Saturdays, and Bank Holidays.<br> <br>We are excited about the possibility of you joining our team and contributing your unique skills and experiences to help us make a positive impact on the lives of young people. Together, we can achieve great things and create a brighter future for those we serve. Let's embark on this journey together and make a difference!<br> <br>This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 35,235.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-23T02:01:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3325e4ff-9e61-4359-a8f4-e50d3028d4c3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cc782b89-8c58-47db-954e-ed9412dcd33d","title":"Transport Business Support Officer (WNC)","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"One Angel Square","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>This is an exciting time to join our team and help shape the future of our Passenger Transport Service at West Northamptonshire Council.</p><p>We are seeking to recruit a Business Support Officer to help manage the contracts payment process, ensure we achieve our income targets, and provide excellent customer service.   </p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>You don’t need experience across all aspects of the job as that will form part of your development journey, but you will need to have experience of working in a financial and data driven environment. Accuracy is key and the ability to stay focussed while working in a busy environment will be essential.  </p><p>You will need to have a solutions driven and adaptable approach to working, thrive in a busy environment and have a positive approach to challenges. You will be able to smoothly manage processes whilst being able use your own initiative to 'think outside of the box’. You’ll use your professional expertise and knowledge to support the delivery of the transport service so that it is efficient and suitable to meet the needs of the service users.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Pay Award Pending","publishDate":"2025-04-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9e8d1c50-7a92-4aea-bc29-08f6c1805dbe.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c0099a8c-5fab-44ff-bde8-3799979359b9","title":"Pensions Officer - Systems Team","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Northampton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Pensions Service are looking for a highly motivated individual who are performance focussed and driven to provide excellent customer service.  You must demonstrate a flexible approach to delivering all aspects of pension administration. This should be achieved whilst meeting the legislative requirements and critical deadlines across the Local Government Pension Scheme.</p><p>Experience of working in a similar environment, where you have shown the ability to be calm under pressure and make timely decisions, would be an advantage. We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role. The successful candidates will have excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively through all available channels, to both members and colleagues alike.</p><p>We are a welcoming team who continually support each other in achieving both personal and departmental goals.</p><p>Please note, previous applicants need not apply.</p><p>If you have any queries please contact kelly.edge<a href=\"mailto:gemma.smith@westnorthants.gov.uk\">@westnorthants.gov.uk</a></p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p><span></span>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href=\"https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us\">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.</p><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>The Pensions Officer role sits within the Systems and Projects team and is responsible for a range of pension administration tasks, including processing benefit calculations, data input and validation, responding to queries from members, employers, pensioners, and dependants, peer-checking colleagues’ casework, and updating member records with the relevant information. This fast-paced, customer-facing role is critical to ensuring that casework is either resolved immediately at the point of contact or efficiently allocated to the appropriate team.</p><p>Please see job description for further information about what this role involves</p><b>About you</b><br><p>Experience of working within the LGPS and ideally experience in a similar role would be advantageous. Your excellent communication skills and confidence with analysing pension issues and offering sound, reliable and professional information will enable you to explain clearly complex pension issues to non-specialists.</p><p>You will be able to pay high attention to detail to ensure all tasks are processed efficiently and accurately in line with the LGPS regulations using a variety of MS Office and IT resources.</p><p>Previous experience using Altair and/or ERP is advantageous.</p><p>We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role.</p><p>Please see person specification for a full list of essential and desirable criteria.</p><b>About us</b><br><p> </p><p>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,369 - £36,163","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:29:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3015b8d0-a0ca-4071-a992-0f99ae489cb8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"afff146c-8c38-44ca-8c94-ca66d9ad1b2e","title":"Senior Residential Childcare Workers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertford","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Residential Childcare Workers <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement * <br> *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. <br> <strong>Hours: </strong>37 hours per week <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes. <br><br> All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding. <br><br> As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level. <br><br> Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators. <br><br> As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:<br><br>\"It's the best job in the World\"<br>\"The work life balance is brilliant\"<br>\"I am at home more than I am at work - both families benefit\"<br>\"'Thanks for running me a bath' - is what made me smile today - win/win\".<br><br>If you really want to make a difference to a young person's life then read on......<br><br>It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.<br><br>Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person's family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.<br><br>The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.<br><br>No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.<br><br>\"You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day\".<br><br>Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.<br><br>You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<br><br>As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul>\n<li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li>\n<li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li>\n<li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li>\n<li>Report writing.</li>\n<li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li>\n<li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li>\n<li>Manage incidents.</li>\n<li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li>\n</ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children's home.</li>\n<li>Hold NVQ level 4 Health & Social Care</li>\n<li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Staff supervision</li>\n<li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li>\n<li>Working with families</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>Working for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.<br><br>As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care. <br><br> Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group.<br><br> To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Sponsorship<br></strong> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <strong></strong><br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement","publishDate":"2025-04-22T12:00:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-24T18:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/741f35c3-2c5a-4cea-83ee-da9e07660db4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"413e5333-a974-470e-9d4b-38cccc0e20ca","title":"Residential Childcare Workers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertford","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Residential Childcare Workers <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement*<br>*Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.<br><br>We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:<br><br>\"It's the best job in the World\"<br> \"The work life balance is brilliant\"<br> \"I am at home more than I am at work - both families benefit\"<br> \"'Thanks for running me a bath' - is what made me smile today - win/win\".<br><br>If you really want to make a difference to a young person's life then read on......<br><br>It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.<br><br>Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person's family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.<br><br>The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.<br><br>No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.<br><br>\"You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day\".<br><br>Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.<br><br>You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li>\n<li>Passion for working with children.</li>\n<li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li>\n<li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li>\n<li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Sponsorship:</strong> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<strong></strong> <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?<br><br>Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.<br><br>You'll be working as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, and you'll be supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> <strong>We have vacancies in the following teams</strong> <br><br><strong> Learning and Development, Stevenage - 22.5 hours </strong><br><br>ACS Learning and Development commission, organise and deliver a wide range of statutory training, formal qualifications and CPD to staff across ACS, our commissioned care and support providers in the community and our local mental health trust.<br><br>The post holder will be an experienced business administrator, with strong organisational and communication skills, an eye for detail and the ability to work accurately and consistently.<br><br>Contact for enquiries: Michele.Blackaby@hertfordshire.gov.uk <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Experience of working in a previous administrative or support role</li>\n<li>Organisational and multitasking skills</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a range of audiences</li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software</li>\n<li>Experience in working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li>\n<li>Understanding of specialised processes and methods gained through relevant training and experience.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan own work over short timescales for routine or familiar tasks and processes and use your initiative to work independently.</li>\n<li>GCSE or Vocational equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy skills</li>\n<li>Enthusiasm and pride in your work are qualities we welcome.</li>\n<li>You will be used to working to tight deadlines and with high accuracy in written correspondence.</li>\n<li>Experience in minute or note taking<br>\n</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Support with coaching and training others</li>\n<li>Experience in processing invoices and handling financial transactions</li>\n</ul><br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>Interview Date: Ongoing various interview dates <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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This should be achieved whilst meeting the legislative requirements and critical deadlines across the Local Government Pension Scheme.</p><p>Experience of working in a similar environment, where you have shown the ability to be calm under pressure and make timely decisions, would be an advantage. We will provide full and comprehensive training to give you the skills and confidence you need to complete the role. 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A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.</p><p>Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,369 - £36,163","publishDate":"2025-04-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/922eff6c-1d54-4e17-9404-76394135745b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":138,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"ContractType":{"0":34,"1":90,"2":8,"3":1,"4":2,"5":3},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":98,"2":9,"7":2},"EmployerType":{"charity/voluntary":4,"local government":127,"social housing":7},"PublishDate":{"1":4,"2":16,"3":21,"4":61,"5":138},"LocationType":{"2":3,"3":135},"JobTypes":{"administration":5,"asset management":1,"catering":1,"community":4,"conservation":1,"customer service":5,"education":9,"engineering":2,"environmental":1,"finance":6,"health and safety":3,"housing":6,"hr":2,"it support":2,"legal":4,"maintenance":1,"management":10,"planning":5,"policy":1,"social care":24,"transport":3,"waste management":3,"youth work":4}},"randomNumber":0,"noOfFeaturedJobs":3,"bounds":[{"lat":52.190914,"lng":-0.7021813},{"lat":51.805088,"lng":-0.7021813},{"lat":51.805088,"lng":-0.14401102},{"lat":52.190914,"lng":-0.14401102},{"lat":52.190914,"lng":-0.7021813}],"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1745555703425,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,"bedford",null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,\"bedford\",null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1745555702847,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
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Director-Governance

North Hertfordshire District Council

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£76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance)

Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

Monitoring Officer position at North Herts Council requiring legal expertise, governance skills, and ability to shape council operations and engage with the community.

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Director - Place

North Hertfordshire District Council

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76,134 – £88,571 (including car allowance

Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

Director of Place at North Herts Council, leading responsible growth and community development with a focus on strategic planning and leadership.

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Registered Building Control Inspector (Specialist)

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 63,715.00 - 66,787.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall, Luton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Registered Building Control Inspectors (Specialists) needed in Luton to work on high-risk buildings, enforce regulations, and supervise a team.

Income and Home Ownership Manager (P01575)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £53,343pa with potential progression to £56,632pa on achieving designated skills and experience

White Lion House, Hatfield (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Support Worker - Seabrook Court

Hightown Housing Association

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£12.24 Per Hour

Seabrook Court (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Housing Options Team Leader (P01769)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Youth Support Worker - Oysterfields

Hightown Housing Association

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£25857 Per Annum

St Albans (On-Site)

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Care Assistant - Litslade Farm

Hightown Housing Association

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£12.24 per hour

Newton Longville (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Secretarial Assistant

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 23,656.00 - 25,992.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Hybrid (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Area Commander / Head of Strategy and Development

Hertfordshire County Council

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£86,710 to £95,111

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Reuse Assistant

Hertfordshire County Council

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£26,386 progressing to £26,803

Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

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Team Supervisor

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Central Depot, Kingsway (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Events and Place Activation Manager

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Arndale House / Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Youth Justice Officer

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 35,235.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Apex House, Upper George Street, Luton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Transport Business Support Officer (WNC)

West Northamptonshire Council

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Pay Award Pending

One Angel Square (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Pensions Officer - Systems Team

West Northamptonshire Council

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£33,369 - £36,163

Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

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£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement

Hertford (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Residential Childcare Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

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£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum

Hertford (On-Site)

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Senior Business Support Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£26,835 opportunity to progressing to £30,060

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Pensions Officer - Systems Team

West Northamptonshire Council

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£33,369 - £36,163

One Angel Square, Northampton (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

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