Vacancy Bulletin (Blue Sheets)
Issue No: 12
22 March 2019
You can view these vacancies, and more, online at: dasjobs.co.uk
Published by Dillington Advertising Services, C2 County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY Tel: 01823 357739, email: adverts@somerset.gov.uk Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday for the Friday bulletin.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, details and application forms FOR ALL POSTS, excluding those marked INTERNAL can be found on dasjobs.co.uk Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance. Internally advertised vacancies can be viewed on the SCC intranet: dasjobs.co.uk/internal ALL POSTS MARKED WITH * REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK VIA THE DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE "Somerset County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people"
All applicants, including current employees, should complete and return the Recruitment Monitoring Form, which is attached to the Application Form. Thank you for your cooperation
****************************************************************************************************************** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Applications for all vacancies are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Further details and application forms are also available on request in braille, large print, tape and disc.
JOB SHARING Somerset County Council, as an equal opportunities employer, wishes to promote job-sharing arrangements in any full-time post where the Manager and Chief Officer consider that such an arrangement would be a viable proposition. If you are interested in making an application on a job-sharing basis for any full-time post advertised in this bulletin, you should contact the appropriate Manager in the first instance to see whether such an application would be accepted.
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Somerset County Council is proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. We offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees including: • A Local Government Pension Scheme. • Discounted lease car via salary sacrifice scheme and options for discounts on petrol or diesel. • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and so forth. • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, childcare vouchers, additional annual leave, computers, mobile phones and health screening. • Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. • Staff discounts in gyms. • Employee Assistance and support offering a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle. • Optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
Somerset County Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles.
Please note for SCC roles: If an internal applicant who is at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment has applied and passed the selection process they will be offered the role over remaining internal and external applicants.
If you are applying for a secondment please ensure you discuss this with your Line Manager first and obtain their approval.
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Commercial & Business Services, Commercial & Procurement, Taunton TA1 4DY
SERVICE MANAGER: PROCUREMENT (Salary Grade 8: £39,961 per annum) Job Ref: APP00402 Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=494
SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER (Salary Grade 10: £29,055 – £33,136 per annum) Job Ref: APP00403 Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=495
COMMERCIAL OFFICER (Salary Grade 10: £29,055 – £33,136 per annum) Job Ref: APP00404 Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=496
About Us The Commercial and Procurement Team (based within Somerset County Council) are looking for 3 ambitious individuals who will operate within a complex, dynamic and commercial and procurement environment to ensure the provision of a prompt, sustainable and professional service to our internal customers. You will be part of a collaborative and professional team that helps drive through the Councils vision. About the Job You will manage a diverse and challenging portfolio of procurement & commercial projects and have a focus on strong relationship management. These are critical roles for us as you will be key advisors and contacts for your procurement portfolio and commercial matters and will help to shape how we procure goods and services. Your role will be to drive best practice across all commercial and procurement activity. You will cover and support the entire commercial & procurement cycle, from working with senior managers to identify and develop requirements, through to developing procurement and supply chain engagement strategies, running competitions, negotiating contracts and driving optimisation opportunities within current commercial matters. You will be expected to bring challenge and new thinking to the team and wider organisation, as well as drive continuous improvement and innovation through supplier relationship management with key suppliers and to lead/support cross-agency collaboration projects and wider partnership initiatives. We need individuals with the expertise, skills and desire to shape and deliver our ambitions in commercial & procurement. About You Whilst technical commercial & procurement skills are important to us, we are also looking for an individual able to ensure procurement compliance and that can think commercially to develop different delivery models. Therefore, our ideal candidate will be mentally agile and flexible, who will bring innovation and embrace change, is risk aware not risk averse but most importantly who is passionate about their work and committed to continuous improvement. We are keen to hear from any individuals who want to join us and help deliver our future ambitions. If these roles sound like you then please get in touch with Marie Stretch either by email [email protected] or via telephone (07775 221297) to have an informal chat about these opportunities. Closing date: 1 April 2019
Commercial and Business Services, Corporate Property, Bridgwater
PRINCIPAL SAFETY OFFICER – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £33,136 - £37,107 per annum About us We are the Corporate Health and Safety Unit (CHSU) within the Corporate Property Group of the Council responsible for advice and guidance on all Health Safety and Fire matters throughout the organisation which includes Schools, Library’s, Highways, Property Services & Facilities Management,
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Environment. We are currently a small but inspired team who are passionate about our work. It is hoped to expand this team in response to expanding workload and to undertake traded service. About the job As a Principal Safety Officer, you will: • support the Senior H&S Manager in a range of projects; • be able to deputise when necessary for the Senior H&S Manager; • be the lead officer within certain H&S disciplines including Fire; and • be able to carry out audits to ISO 18001 standards using the H&S Management Systems within SCC, for which training will be provided. About you We are looking for someone that already has a wealth of knowledge and experience of Health and Safety Legislation and Fire Regulations, is flexible, adaptable and has excellent time management skills that can prioritise work. We would love to hear from you if you have a proven track record in Health, Safety and Fire supported by practical interpretation and application of H&S Law, Regulations and Fire Regulations, along with the drive and enthusiasm needed to support Managers and Directors in delivering a sound health and safety culture throughout all service areas within SCC. You will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills, together with excellent influencing and communication skills and a will to be proactive and make things happen. Working with the existing team we will expect you to deliver a high-quality service. You will demonstrate the ability to develop, encourage and motivate junior staff. You will have an ability to create imaginative training programmes and engaging face to face Health, Safety and Fire training to a range of groups. Ideally you will be a car owner who is prepared to drive their vehicle for work duties We are looking for someone who is in possession of a NEBOSH Diploma and Fire qualification and who is a member of a professional H&S/Fire organisation (IOSH, IIRSM, IEH/Ife or equivalent). For an informal discussion about the post please contact The Service Manager H&S on 07769931174. Alternatively, you can contact the CHSU Admin phone 01823 355089 where messages can be left with the Senior Administrator who will collate the messages and pass them on to the Senior H&S Manager Apply online at http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=525 Closing date: 3 April 2019
Commercial and Business Services, Corporate Property, Taunton
SENIOR SAFETY OFFICER – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £29,055 - £33,136 per annum About us We are the Corporate Health and Safety Unit (CHSU) within the Corporate Property Group of the Council responsible for advice and guidance on all Health Safety and Fire matters throughout the organisation which includes Schools, Library’s, Highways, Property Services & Facilities Management, Environment. We are currently a small but inspired team in who are passionate about our work. It is hoped to expand this team in response to expanding workload and to undertake traded service. About the job As a Senior Safety Officer, you will: • support the Senior H&S Manager and Principal Safety Officer in a range of projects; • be able to deputise when necessary for both; • be the lead officer within certain H&S disciplines including Outdoor Education, Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment); and • be able to carry out audits using the H&S Management Systems within SCC, for which training will be provided. About you We are looking for someone that already has knowledge and experience of Health and Safety Legislation and Schools, is flexible, adaptable and has excellent time management skills that can prioritise work. We would love to hear from you if you have a proven track record in Health and Safety, both Corporately and in Schools supported by practical interpretation and application of H&S law,
4 regulations, along with the drive and enthusiasm needed to support Managers and Directors in delivering a sound health and safety culture throughout all service areas within SCC. You will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills together with excellent influencing and communication skills and a will to be proactive and make things happen. Working with the existing team we will expect you to deliver a high-quality service. You will demonstrate the ability to develop, encourage and motivate junior staff. You will have the ability to create imaginative training programmes and deliver face to face Health, Safety and Fire training to a range of groups. Ideally you will be a car owner who is prepared to drive their vehicle for work duties We are looking for someone who is in possession of a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent and has a willingness to work towards a NEBOSH Diploma as well as being a member of a professional H&S organisation (IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent) For an informal discussion about the post please contact The Service Manager H&S can be contacted on 07769931174. Alternatively, you can contact the CHSU Admin phone 01823 355089 where messages can be left with the Senior Administrator who will collate the messages and pass them on to the Senior H&S Manager. Apply online at http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=526 Closing date: 3 April 2019
Commercial and Business Services, Support Services for Education, Ilminster
PREMISES MANAGER 37 hours per week Salary: £24,657 and £28,221 per annum About us Dillington House in Somerset is a 43 bedroomed conference/ education venue that attracts weddings. We are looking for an experienced Premises Manager to take responsibility for all upkeep and maintenance of the buildings. This is a hands-on role responding to day-to-day requirements ensuring that the building operates to a high standard. About the job You will plan, organise and co-ordinate all repairs and building projects, take control of maintenance contracts and ensure the building meets all Health and Safety and other legal requirements. About you You should have previous experience of working in similar properties and possess a good working knowledge of general maintenance and engineering work, including electrics, heating, plumbing and fire alarm systems. In addition, you should have excellent leadership and organisational skills with the ability to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Good IT skills are needed along with the ability to line manage a small dedicated customer service team. This role demands flexibility and the ideal candidate will be required to work five out of seven days, including some weekends. For further information please contact Adam Powell (General Manager) on 01460 258648 or by email at [email protected] Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=508 Closing date: 24 March 2019 Interview Date: Week Commencing 8 April 2019
Commercial and Business Services, Support Services for Education – Dillington House, Ilminster
OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER 37 hours per week Salary: £17,391 to £18,672 per annum About us Dillington House in Ilminster, is set in 7 acres of woodlands and manicured gardens, we provide the space for corporate conferences, fabulous setting for weddings, an established education program and attract the business traveller during the week days in the form of bed & breakfast bookings. We are looking for an operational team leader to join the Food & Beverage team to assist in the delivery of a service that exceeds expectations.
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About the job As Operations team leader you will be working closely with the Operations Manager and assist in the smooth running of the Food and Beverage operation, ensuring high standards of service are always delivered. Duties and Responsibilities: • Taking charge and being responsible for the Food and Beverage department in the absence of the Operations Manager. • Ensuring correct staffing levels at all times with accurate scheduling and forecasting prepared in a timely manner and reviewed with the Operations Manager • Ensure all guests receive a positive experience with emphasis on driving repeat guests. • Taking ownership of the different service areas through progressive communications whilst creating a healthy and energetic working environment About you We are looking for an individual with the following skills and experience – • Previous experience in a Supervisory capacity in a similar style of operation; • Good knowledge of food, fine wine. • Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills • Lead by example and be flexible and adaptable • Have an excellent eye for detail • Have excellent knowledge of Outlook and preferably Guestline PMS • Be highly organized with an efficient approach. At all times you will be expected to provide excellent hospitality to both internal and external guests. For further information please contact Adam Powell (General Manager) on 01460 258648 or by email at [email protected] Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=522 Closing date: 29 March 2019
Commercial and Business Services, HR & OD, Taunton
SENIOR HR ASSISTANT – INTERNAL 37 hours per week Salary: £18,672 - £20,541 per annum About us HR Admin & Payroll Services (HRAP) provides a wide range of HR and Payroll duties to Somerset County Council, Academy Schools and External Customers About the job HRAP is a fast paced and dynamic service which must meet many strict deadlines. We have a culture of personal development and opportunity and you will work in a supportive office. As a Senior HR Assistant you will manage and support the processing of HR/Payroll data to multiple deadlines. Check complex payroll and contractual information. Supervise other team member’s work and provide pastoral support. Delivering and promoting excellent customer service and providing detailed advice to clients on HR admin and payroll matters. Calculating complex payroll calculations in regards to contractual and statutory regulations. More than anything the service is driven by our team. We strive for and expect excellence from each other but also believe fully in a “no blame culture” so we can all learn from our mistakes. If you are excited by this opportunity and can see yourself as part of our service, then we want to hear from you. About you We are looking for a positive, hardworking and committed person who is excited about the prospect of a career in HR and Payroll For an informal discussion about the post please contact Nicky Pow, Team Leader on 01823 356237. Apply online at http://enterprise.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=523 Closing date: 2 April 2019
HR & OD, Taunton
DIGITAL LEARNING ASSISTANT 37 hours per week Salary: £18,672 to £20,541 per annum Secondment opportunity – Fixed term 6
About us Organisational Development (OD) is a small team within HR that is responsible for a number of important projects and work streams that support the development of the organisation. These include developing our online learning platform, The Learning Centre, overseeing the organisation’s Apprenticeship Scheme, and delivering IT training on our major social care systems. About the job You will be responsible for authoring and publishing bespoke e-learning for the organisation, as well as setting up training courses and other online resources. You will also be responsible for overseeing the system administration of The Learning Centre, which includes, creating management reports, updating content, and responding to queries from account holders. In addition you will support other OD projects, such as Learning at Work Week, as required. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is confident with IT and online applications, with the ability to develop online learning. You will be proactive and organised, as well as flexible and adaptable. You will need to work as part of a team and on your own. The role requires the ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks, as well as requiring good written and verbal communication skills. For a confidential and informal discussion on this role, please contact Andrew Fisk on 01823 355067. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=524 Closing date: 2 April 2019
Adults & Health - Health Interface Service. Somerset
*SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER OR SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (LOCALITY LEAD) 37 hours per week Salary: £33,136 to £37,107 per annum About us Are you an experienced Social Worker or OT with leadership ambitions? Do you want to shape the way that adult services in the Health Interface service are delivered? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to get your teeth in to that is exciting, fast paced and will springboard your career. We will give you the freedom to be innovative, to influence change in health and social care and to really touch people’s lives – you can Do it your way in Somerset! Here at Somerset County Council, the single most important thing is that every resident has the opportunity to lead a happy, healthy and independent life. To make this possible, we need highly effective and well-managed adult services that place the service user at the centre of everything we do and we want to offer a consistent, quality service, 7 days a week. About the job We are looking for qualified (HCPC registered) Social Workers or OT’s who are not afraid to do things differently to create support that is better for people and lead services through times of improvement and be able to demonstrate the team are meeting quality and performance targets. You will work a flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week, Mon-Fri 8.30am-8pm and Sat and Sun 9am- 4pm and you will be responsible for providing management cover and guidance to the team outside the normal office hours. You will work closely with community and the third sector, as well as health colleagues to provide better outcomes for people and improve the patient experience, working as part of our multi-disciplinary team, supporting people and families to agree timely discharge plans and advising on creative solutions to help people return and remain at home. You will lead the team and liaise with key partners to facilitate improved provision of services, team training and recruitment. You will use data and customer experience to demonstrate that the transformation is helping and improving outcomes for all. You will influence the development of our adult social care service, you will bring your ideas to the table and you will be encouraged to make improvements to ways of working. About you You’ll be brave in your approach to work, not afraid to do things differently where it genuinely benefits the service user and you’ll be able to provide inspirational leadership and demonstrate a real creative spark when it comes to your work. Primarily, it will be up to you to oversee the delivery of our service in a specific location within Somerset and we’ll look to you to lead a multi-disciplinary team, motivating and managing all members to ensure
7 that their work is of a consistently high standard. Promoting independence should be the driving factor in everything your team does, and we’ll look to you to ensure that this is always the case. You will need to be: • Flexible • Innovative • Motivated and passionate • Creative and Forward thinking • Solution focused to support people to be independent • Able to make things happen and work at pace For further information about this role, please contact Rachel Dinning, Locality Manager, on 07977410726 or via email - [email protected] Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=511 Closing date: 3 April 2019
Adults & Health - Health Interface Service, Somerset
*SOCIAL WORKER – HEALTH INTERFACE SERVICE (HIS) 37 hours per week Salary: £29,055 to £33,136 per annum About us Our focus is to promote independence for everyone – so that people can do the things that matter most to them and live the life they want to live in their own home for as long as possible. We are doing things differently to put the person at the centre of everything we do and to look creatively at how we can meet people’s needs following a hospital admission in a better way. We want to offer a consistent, quality service, 7 days a week. We will give you the freedom to be innovative, to influence change and to really touch people’s lives – you can Do it your way. About the job We are looking for qualified (HCPC registered) Social Workers who are not afraid to do things differently to create support that is better for people. You will work a flexible shift pattern across 7 days a week, Mon-Fri 8.30am-8pm and Sat and Sun 9am- 4pm with your future colleagues who are friendly and very supportive. The 7 day service began operations in October 2018 so you have the opportunity to work hours that suit you as long as the new out of hours service is covered. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting people to get back to their home whenever possible and as quickly as possible as soon as they are able. You will be expected to work with patients, families and our community networks to agree creative solutions to help people return and remain at home. You will work closely with health colleagues to provide better outcomes for people and improve the patient experience. About you You will provide really useful information and advice to people and their families and you will have conversations with people to identify what they are worried about or what they want to achieve, what support they already have and what they need. You will advise them on the best local services and solutions to suit the person’s needs. It is your role to encourage people to be independent, to help them grow their confidence and make the most of the support available in their local community. You will make connections in the area that you are based, and you will work in partnership with local organisations to achieve the best outcomes for local people. You will be expected to be flexible in your work base and to be willing to travel within the area of Somerset where you work, you will be covering the acute hospital as well as the community hospitals in the area and potentially working within admission avoidance as well. You will need to be: • Innovative and forward thinking • Motivated and passionate • Creative and solution focused to support people to be independent • Able to make things happen and work at pace • Able to travel around the county (and sometimes outside) to carry out assessments and reviews. For further information about this role, please contact Rachel Dinning, Locality Manager, on 07977410726 or via email - [email protected] 8
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Children's Services, Children and Families Operations West Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater and Shepton Mallet
*SOCIAL WORKER 37 hours per week Salary: £29,055 to £33,136 per annum About us Somerset County Council is on a journey. A challenging journey, yes. But one we’re taking with passion, pride and intent. Our journey is far from complete but we know that what we intend to achieve will grow, inspire, enable and unite the people who work with us. We want you to invest in this journey as much as we will invest you, through the training, togetherness, progression and engagement you’ll enjoy here. So our commitment to you is just as important. We’re passionately in favour of sociable working hours. Not just because this is good for your wellbeing, but because, as you well know, resilience is an enormous part of being a good social worker, and a balanced life is a key ingredient in this. About the job We currently have vacancies at various locations across the county for Social Workers with experience in the following areas: Safeguarding – working with children and their families where there are children in need or in receipt of a child protection plan. Assessment – undertaking single assessments of children and families at the point of referral. Children Looked After – working with children who are looked after through the legal process and beyond. Joining our Children’s Social Care teams as a Social Worker, it will be your responsibility to assess and safeguard the needs of vulnerable children in our community and in our care. Through pro-active, multi- agency working you’ll work with a range of service providers, facilitating the provision of a needs-led service and creating positive outcomes. We’ll look to you to ensure all services are child focused, using a range of therapeutic skills and interventions to make sure that children reach their potential. We have a commitment to reduce fieldwork caseloads down to an average of 14, which is fewer than many other local authorities. This will allow you to focus more time on individual cases and be more involved in delivering a higher level of service. About you Educated to degree level, in a recognised Social Care qualification, alongside registration with the HCPC, you’ll have demonstrable experience in the field, with a natural commitment to maintaining and expanding your social work knowledge and skills. You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills allowing you to efficiently work in partnership with other agencies and teams. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent time keeping and a keen eye for detail, as you ensure accurate reports and information are kept. A valid UK driving licence is required, as you will need to travel to different locations in order to undertake the duties of the role. Feel free to get in touch if you want more information, you can contact Richard Burrows on 01935 463560. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=516 Please stipulate which geographical area you would wish to work if successful in order of preference and also indicate which particular Social Work team you would like to work in i.e. Children Looked After (https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=517) Safeguarding (https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=520) or Assessment (https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=521). Closing date: 11 April 2019 Interviews 26 April2019
Finance and Performance, Governance & Risk, Taunton
BUSINESS SUPPORT APPRENTICE 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, including college attendance (Flexitime scheme is in operation) Salary: National Minimum Wage Pay Rates for an Apprentice: 16-17: £8,392, 18-20: £11,865, 21-24: £14,856, 25+: £15,839 9
About us Would you like a career in local government? There’s an exciting opportunity for you for you to develop your business administration experience in the Democratic Services Team at the heart of Somerset County Council’s corporate support services. This post will be part of the team responsible for providing support for all of the Council’s 55 elected councillors and administering the Council’s democratic arrangements. This opportunity will allow you to work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification (Apprenticeship Business Administration Level 2). The course is run by Richard Huish College who are responsible for supporting you with your learning and carrying out assessments. Your work experience will be linked to the modules and units in your course. You will receive additional support throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship. About the job Provide administrative and business support as part of a team to the Council’s committee meetings, school admission appeals and civic office. This could include collating agenda items; circulating background papers and reports; chasing up actions from meetings; maintaining the team’s filing systems, databases and spreadsheets; maintaining the calendar of meetings and training events; booking meeting venues; publishing documents on the council’s webpages; arranging refreshments and supporting the team deliver its services. The role will also involve dealing with all visitors, incoming calls and enquiries from the public and elected members, answering many of the enquiries personally and referring others to an appropriate member of staff. Provide administrative and business support as part of a team to the Council’s committee meetings, school admission appeals and civic office. There will be a variety of tasks and opportunities to develop your skills, with training, as part of this role. You will receive comprehensive in-house training and study for an apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 2 with Richard Huish College for 15 months. About you Must have a range of IT skills ranging from basic word-processing to sending emails through knowledge of / ability to use software like Microsoft Word and Outlook. Good team working skills. Flexible, willing approach and wanting to develop your career in business administration. For more information or an informal discussion about this post please contact Scott Wooldridge or Jamie Jackson on [email protected] or telephone 01823 357628. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=509 Closing date: 4 April 2019
Finance and Performance, Financial Strategy, Taunton
*FINANCE SUPPORT ASSISTANT 22.2 hours per week Salary: £10,053 - £10,434 per annum About us Adults & Health Finance team works with the Adults & Health Services to provide a high quality service to SCC, care providers and the public. About the job Supporting both Mental Health Finance and Deferred Payments – raising and paying invoices, monitoring spend through MS Excel, dealing with payment queries, letter writing, filing and scanning. On a daily basis you will be collaborating with MH operational staff, care homes, solicitors and family members. About you It will be essential for you to have good numerical skills to manage the day to day requirements of this role. You will need to have a professional approach and excellent communication skills. If you have any questions about the role please contact Ben Casson on 01823 359397. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=510 Closing date: 27 March 2019
Holway Park Primary School, Shakespeare Avenue, Taunton TA1 2 JA 01823252126
SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST, ADMINISTRATOR & CLERK TO GOVERNORS Required April or ASAP 38 weeks per year - Salary: Grade 15 - Spinal Points 9 – 13 Hours of work: 10
• Main hours - 8.30am-4pm - 28 hours per week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, • Clerking Governors meetings 30 hours per year (4 times a year- 6pm-8.30pm (10 hours), committee meetings up to 7 times a year 5pm- 7pm (14 hours) and up to 4 times a year working through until 5.30 pm (6 hours) – meetings are spread throughout the year. We are looking to appoint a highly organised, enthusiastic and efficient administration assistant to support the day-to-day running of our very busy school office. This is a role that combines reception, admin support and clerking duties. Essential Qualities • Minimum 5 GCSEs Grace 4 (C) and above. • Be highly skilled, adaptable and flexible. Desirable Qualities • Have an administration background. • At least one year school office experience. • Experience using SIMs. The post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure. Please apply online, email completed SCC application forms to [email protected] Closing date: Friday 29th March 2019 Interview date: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Walton CEVC Primary School, Walton, Nr. Street BA16 9LA Age range: 4-11 NOR: 150 Tel: 01458 443675 Fax: 01458 841908 Email: [email protected]
TEACHING ASSISTANT • 18 hours per week (15.0 hrs class based/ 3.0 hrs midday supervisor role) Monday to Wednesday (8.45-3.15pm) • Grade 15 Point 9 to 13 (class role) and Grade 16 Point 7 to 8 (lunchtime role) • Required as soon as possible The children, staff and governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious teaching assistant to join our successful and popular village school. This important role will be in our Year 3 class supporting teaching and learning for three days a week. It will come with an additional lunchtime supervisory role. We are looking for an excellent teaching assistant who; • has consistently high expectations of learning and behaviour • experience of supporting children of all abilities enabling them to make good progress and achieve their full potential • has a flexible, creative and enthusiastic approach to working within a busy lower Key Stage Two classroom • has the ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff • has excellent communication skills • can provide nurture, guidance and support through monitoring play at lunchtimes. We can offer you: • a strong team working together to provide a learning environment where every child really does matter; • friendly and hardworking children who respond well to challenge; • opportunities and training to further develop your skills • highly supportive parents and governors; Please email or call the school to request a job information pack and application form on (01458) 443675 or [email protected]. Completed application forms should be returned to the school via e-mail, post or http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/teaching-assistant-187/ Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Walton CEVC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for all of the above post. Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd April Interview Date: Week commencing Tuesday 23rd April
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Somerset Bridge Primary School, Stockmoor Drive, Bridgwater TA6 6AH TEL: 01278 422100 E-mail: [email protected]
CLEANER 10hrs - 4.00 – 6.00pm Mon-Fri - term- time plus 6 weeks (44 weeks in total.) Salary: Grade 16, £16,495 to £16,626 Pro rata (£8.55 to £8.62 per hour) Required as soon as possible, a reliable, conscientious and enthusiastic Cleaner to join the cleaning team in our friendly, caring school. You must be able to work quickly and efficiently and to high standard of cleanliness. You will be required to use cleaning chemicals to clean a variety of areas such as toilets, communal areas, classrooms and sports hall. We are looking for a committed and dedicated person who can work within the team to maintain the cleanliness of the school to a high standard. Further details and an application form are available on the school’s www.somersetbridge.co.uk Somerset Bridge Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will need to satisfy the requirements of an enhanced DBS check. Visits to the school are very welcome. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact the school on 01278 422100. Closing date for applications: noon Wednesday 27th March 2019 Interviews: week commencing 1st April 2019
Heathfield Community School, School Road, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8PD Telephone: (01823) 412396 Fax: (01823) 413119 email: [email protected] www.heathfieldcommunityschool.com Age range: 11-19, NOR: 1327
SITE MANAGER 37 hours per week Monday to Friday (8.00 am-4.30 pm including school holidays) Salary within scale Grade 11, Point 31 Actual Salary £28,785 (to be reviewed after 6 months) Required to start as soon as possible, the person appointed will lead a small team of caretakers and cleaners. The Heathfield campus is an expanding site with a range of outstanding facilities providing a safe and secure environment for the whole community. The successful candidate will have appropriate experience and leadership qualities. They should also be able to offer a range of maintenance skills that complements that of the rest of the team. Heathfield is an oversubscribed, mixed 11-19 community comprehensive school which prides itself on providing an excellent education within a happy and supportive environment. We have been identified by Ofsted as an Outstanding School in all areas. “High expectations, a relentless drive to improve teaching and learning and a deep conviction that every student matters lie at the heart of the school” – Ofsted 2015 For an application form and further details please contact Anne Treeby or visit our school website. Closing Date: Thursday 4 April 2019 at 12 noon
Taunton Deane Partnership College, Holway Centre, Byron Road TA1 2JD
SITE MANAGER/CARETAKER – Permanent, required from May 2019 Grade 12 (£19,607-£22,205, pay award pending), plus caretakers shift allowance (£1,961–£2,221) 37 hours per week, to be worked on a split shift pattern. Term time plus 4 weeks. Taunton Deane Partnership College (TDPC) is a multi-site Pupil Referral Unit with 6 sites in and around Taunton. We provide education for pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs who have been excluded from school, or may be at risk of exclusion. We are seeking to appoint a Site Manager to extend the Business Support Team and further improve premises management and supporting services across the school. The ideal candidate will have experience in premises management, a good understanding of health and safety legislation, is practical, well organised and flexible, with an ability to work on their own initiative. If you would like an informal discussion on the post once you have received a copy of the job description, please contact Mary Rousseau, TDPC Business Manager, on 01823 349338. We welcome visits from prospective candidates by prior arrangement.
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TDPC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful candidates will be required to demonstrate a high awareness of these areas and undergo an enhanced DBS check. Apply online at http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/site-manager-caretaker/. Please email your completed application form to [email protected]. CVs must be accompanied by a completed application form. Closing date: Friday 29th March, midday Interviews: Week beginning 1st April
The Mendip School, Edmund Rack Road, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet BA4 4FZ 01749 838040 www.themendipschool.co.uk email: [email protected]
TEACHING ASSISTANTS required Grade O £18,672 - £19,446 pro rata Actual Salary £13,812.68 32 hours per week Term time only plus 5 Inset days Fixed term and Permanent positions available Starting September 2019 We are seeking to appoint inspirational and innovative Teaching Assistants to work at The Mendip School, a school for children aged 4-19 with Autism and Speech Language and Communication Needs. The post holders’ responsibilities include providing general classroom support, the meeting of pupils’ emotional, social and physical needs and liaising with teaching staff in the development and delivery of a differentiated curriculum. Applicants will need to be confident, resilient and have excellent communication skills. Experience of working with children would be an advantage. We are a hard-working and enthusiastic team who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working within a school environment. If you are interested in joining our team then please access further details and an application form from the vacancies section of the website. The Bath and Mendip Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, evidence of essential qualifications being seen prior to interview and satisfactory references. Please email all application forms to [email protected]. Please note, we are unable to accept CVs. A full application pack can be found at www.thepartnershiptrust.co.uk/vacancies Please note that this post is subject to proof on interview of the qualifications at GCSE level being met. Closing Date: 04/04/2019 @ midday Interview Date: 23/04/2019 PART OF THE BATH AND MENDIP PARTNERSHIP TRUST
St John and St Francis Church School, Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater TA6 5BP 01278 [email protected] www.stjohnstfrancisbwmat.org
SEN & 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT (Temporary dependant on Funding with a view to Extending) 26.5 Hours per Week Band 14, SCP 4-6 (£18,426-£19,171 pro rata) Required from April 2019 St John and St Francis Church School is part of the expanding Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust and this is an exciting time to join us. We are seeking to appoint a skilled Teaching Assistant with proven experience of working with children in a Primary School setting. The ideal candidate will be compassionate to the needs of children, will have the ability to work within a team, be able to work with individuals and small groups of children. Experience of working 1:1 supporting a child with Special Needs, would be an advantage. Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Headteacher or the Senco. If you would like to arrange this please book an appointment via phone 01278 456918 or email [email protected].
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Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment. The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. Please download an Application Pack from our website and return, accompanied by a full letter of application to the school office by post, or email the School Business Manager – [email protected]. Closing date: Friday 29th March 2019 at 12 noon Interview date: Wednesday 3rd April 2019. This post will commence: ASAP (dependant on notice required)
Minerva Primary School, Outer Circle, Taunton Somerset TA1 2BU Tel: 01823 337051 Email: [email protected] Website: www.minervaprimaryschool.co.uk
RECEPTIONIST & LUNCHTIME ASSISTANT Hours: 20 hours over 5 days – Term Time Only (Monday - Friday 11:30am-4:00pm) Grade: 15 Start Date: as soon as possible An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Receptionist and Lunchtime Assistant. The successful candidate will join a busy school office as part of the Redstart Learning Partnership, who are dedicated to providing the best possible care and education and are committed to offering CPD opportunities. Situated in Taunton, Minerva Primary School and Nursery takes children aged 2 to 11. The post is ideally suited to a receptionist or office assistant with some previous experience, paid or voluntary, of working with children. Role Expectations: • To work closely with the Office Manager; • To support the aims and objectives of the School and provide effective, high quality administrative support to the school and Senior Leadership Team; • To act professionally at all times as the first point of contact representative of the school; • To implement and assist with a comprehensive range of administration systems and procedures to meet the individual school requirements; • To provide support at lunchtime with supervision of pupils; • To be aware of, and follow, the school’s child protection policy ensuring children are safeguarded. Qualifications Educated to GCSE level or equivalent. A First Aid qualification would be desirable. Experience • Experience of working in a busy office environment, undertaking reception, clerical and administrative duties; • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, particularly Google, Word and Excel. (Experience of MS Publisher would be an advantage); • Experience of working in a school, and using school data capture systems, is desirable. Person Specification • Calm disposition, courteous manner and ability to work under pressure; • Ability to work independently on own initiative and also to contribute as part of the school team; • Smart and professional appearance; • Willingness and ability to be flexible in duties and hours worked; • Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children; • Willingness to learn and undertake training if necessary. Closing Date: 1st April 2019 Interview Date: TBC For further information including job details and an application form, please visit either the school website on www.minervaprimaryschool.co.uk or the Trust website on http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school at the address above. Completed application forms to be returned to: - [email protected] Please note: Applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.
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TRLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Kings of Wessex Academy has the following vacancies: • PA to Executive Headteacher • Teaching Assistant For more details about the above positions, please visit our website at http://www.kowessex.co.uk These posts will require a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure The Kings of Wessex Academy, Station Road, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3AQ Telephone 01934 742608
The Castle School, Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 5AU Tel: 01823 274073 www.castleschool.co.uk
CATERING ASSISTANT 35 hours per week, term time only £8.33 per hour (aged 25 and over) The Castle School requires a Catering Assistant to work in the busy school kitchen preparing and serving food and refreshments for students, staff and visitors. This is a great opportunity to join our fantastic in house catering team and help continue to provide high quality food within the school. A full job description and application pack is available on the school website www.castleschool.co.uk or please email [email protected] The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 25th March 2019 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
CASE MANAGER - ASSET MANAGEMENT x 2 posts Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade F £26,470 – £28,221 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Job Ref No: TRCM-AS
CASE MANAGER - ASSET MANAGEMENT x 1 post Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade D £19,446 – £20,541 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Job Ref No: TRCM-AS This post will provide case management and expertise across a wide range of areas including estate management, valuation, asset data, and facilities management. We are seeking applicants with asset management experience who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, are numerate and analytical who will drive improvement and be able to integrate working with other specialists and case managers to implement robust asset management processes. For more information on the post, please contact Catrin Mathias on 01823219500 or email [email protected] 15
CASE MANAGER - PLANNING ENFORCEMENT Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade F £26,470 – £28,221 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Job Ref No: TRCM-PE We are looking for an individual to investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including carrying out site visits, liaising with all parties as part of the evidence gathering process. You will analyse the facts of the case and undertake an assessment of the planning merits, with guidance where needed, in order to determine the most appropriate action. Good interpersonal skills, empathy and sound judgement are essential in this role. You will need to be organised and self-motivated but also a good team player. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an adaptable and flexible approach, a positive attitude and an ability to work on your own initiative. You will also have experience in preparing formal action and planning reports, with guidance where needed, relating to the progress of enforcement cases. For more information on the post, please contact Scott Weetch on 01823 219566 or email [email protected]
CASE MANAGER - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Grade F Salary is market factored to G (subject to review after 2 years) £30,756 - £32,233 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Job Ref No: TRCM-EH We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health professional to work as part of a team. We would particularly welcome skills in Food Safety, but you will be expected to carry out the full range of duties of a trained Environmental Health Officer. Good interpersonal skills, empathy and sound judgement are essential in this role. You will need to be organised and self-motivated but also a good team player. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an adaptable and flexible approach, a positive attitude and an ability to work on your own initiative. For more information on this role, please contact Emily Vining on 07917 091241 or [email protected]
CASE MANAGER - PRIVATE SECTOR HOUSING x 2 posts Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade F £26,470 – £28,221 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Job Ref No: TRCM-PSH We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Private Sector Housing professional to join our team. You will be investigating complaints and referrals as well as carrying out inspections across the entire Council area. Good interpersonal skills, empathy and sound judgement are essential in this role. You will need to be organised and self-motivated but also a good team player. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an adaptable and flexible approach, a positive attitude and an ability to work on your own initiative. For more information on this role, please contact Emily Vining on 07917 091241 or [email protected]
CASE MANAGER - FOOD SAFETY x 2 posts Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade F £26,470 – £28,221 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Fixed Term 12 months Job Ref No: TRCM-FS We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Food Safety professional to join our team. You will principally be carrying out proactive food inspections but also be expected to carry out investigation of complaints and other related work within the service.
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Good interpersonal skills, empathy and sound judgement are essential in this role. You will need to be organised and self-motivated but also a good team player. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an adaptable and flexible approach, a positive attitude and an ability to work on your own initiative. For more information on this role, please contact Emily Vining on 07917 091241 or [email protected]
CASE MANAGER - HOMELESSNESS x 4 posts Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade F £26,470 – £28,221 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Fixed Term 12 months Job Ref No: TRCM-HO We are looking for professionals with substantial experience in Homelessness. This role involves providing day to day support, advice and assistance in the Homelessness and Housing Options Team, specifically in relation to homelessness prevention. Good interpersonal skills, empathy and sound judgement are essential in this role. You will need to be organised and self-motivated but also a good team player. The work in this service area can be difficult and stressful and you must be open-minded towards customers whilst also exercising our statutory duties. On a day to day basis you will need to liaise with a variety of individuals/organisations both internal and external to the Council in order to execute your duties. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate an adaptable and flexible approach, a positive attitude and an ability to work on their own initiative. Experience of working with the Homelessness Reduction Act and understanding of the complexities of meeting priority need and our various duties are essential. For more information on this role, please contact Heather Stewart on 07887 854797 or [email protected]
CASE MANAGER - FINANCE Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade F £26,470 – £28,221 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Job Ref No: TRCM-FIN Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council are transforming their way of working. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and flexible person to join the team of Case Managers to provide a range of financial support, in a newly formed team, for a brand new Council – Somerset West and Taunton Council. As a full or part-qualified accountant you will be a key member of a small team of Finance Case Managers who support the Council’s Functions. You will be responsible for providing support for budget planning and forecasting for both revenue and capital, treasury and investment activities and year end closedown across both the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Account. For more information on the post, please contact Emily Collacott on 01823 218742 or email [email protected]
ICT – INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER Locality base, Taunton, Wellington and Williton Salary Grade H up to £37,107 per annum 37 hours per week (varied working pattern) Job Ref No: TRS-ICT Taunton Deane Borough Council and West Somerset Council are transforming their way of working. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ICT team and assist in supporting the Council in the delivery of its services. The successful applicant will apply their strong and innovative technical skillset to projects in a newly formed team, for a brand new Council – Somerset West and Taunton Council. ICT is a key enabler to the vision of the new Council and an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team to deliver a wide range of technical projects and provide support for the underpinning ICT infrastructure. We have big ambitions and are looking for someone who is innovative and creative in the development of the future ICT delivery whilst consolidating around and maximising the opportunities of our existing technology solutions. We are looking for an experienced engineer who has a broad background when it comes to Infrastructure and Networking, with experience of as many as possible of:
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Servers and Storage: SAN (Dell), VMWare (5.5 and 6.0), Windows Server (2008 and 2012), Backup operations (Dell RapidRecovery) Infrastructure Applications: Active Directory (2008 Function Level), ADFS, MS Exchange (on premise), Sharepoint (2013), Migrating to MS365 Telephony: VoIP (8x8), Android and Apple phones PC build: SCCM 2012, MDT, Windows 7 and Windows 10 Network: Cisco and Aruba switch management, Aerohive WiFi, Fortinet security suite. For more information on the post, please contact Alistair Flower-Smith via email at a.flower- [email protected]
How to apply: Please visit https://somersetwestandtauntonjobs.com/ to see further details of the roles and to download an application pack. Completed Application Forms and Recruitment Monitoring forms should be emailed to [email protected], quoting the job reference number of the role you are applying for. Please note we do not accept CVs. Closing date for application forms: Wednesday 27th March 2019 12pm Interview & Discovery Day: w/c 8th April 2019
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