Vacancy Bulletin (Blue Sheets)

Issue No: 17

26 April 2019

You can view these vacancies, and more, online at: dasjobs.co.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.

Children's Services, Children and Families Operations West, Taunton

TEAM MANAGER - SAFEGUARDING 37 hours per week Salary: £45,760 per annum inclusive of £5,000 recruitment or retention allowance for up to 3 years About us This role offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team which is on an improvement journey, is making good progress and is motivated and committed to maintaining momentum. You would be joining a supportive and dynamic management team. This post will be alongside other permanent, well established team managers and therefore we are keen to encourage aspiring team managers as well as experienced managers to apply. About the job You would be managing a team of up to 6 social workers made up of a combination of experienced and newly qualified staff. The teams have a broad range of skills, are enthusiastic and supportive of each other and children are at the centre of our thinking. You would also have close working relationships with colleagues across the wider service to enable best outcomes and the achievement of the right permanence for children at the earliest opportunity. About you This is a great career progression opportunity at a time of positive change in Somerset. If you think you have the relevant skills and experience, please take a look at the full job description. You will need to be Social Work Qualified and HCPC registered. For more information or an informal discussion about this post please contact Cathy Jones, Operations Manager, on 07890583225 Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=630 Closing date: 2 May 2019 Job ref: APP00443HC

Children's Services Various locations across Somerset – Taunton, Bridgwater, Shepton Mallet and Yeovil

*NEWLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER (ASYE) 37 hours per week Salary: £29,636 per annum About us Come and be part of our exciting enhanced ASYE programme. We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to more graduating students than ever before. We are an organisation who are proud to say that we really do ‘grow our own’, and we are good at it. The ASYE scheme is not only about our Social Workers, but it is also an integral part of Somerset’s commitment to succession planning. We need Social Workers to be located throughout Somerset so please call to talk about locations. About the job You will begin your career with us straight in at a Grade 10 and a starting salary of £29,636. From day 1 you will be able to take advantage of the benefits of being an employed member of Somerset County Council staff, including staff discounts and a great pension. If you are relocating to Somerset in order to take up a position as a Newly Qualified Social Worker you would also be eligible for a relocation allowance. You will be expected to attend an interview; for further information on this you can contact the Consultant Social Workers leading the programme for a pre-discussion. We are an approachable organisation who wants our NQSW’s to succeed and then stay with us. This is a great opportunity for your career but also an important factor of providing the right support for vulnerable children and families in our county. The enhanced programme is Somerset’s next step to achieving a permanent quality work force. Somerset is also creating small teams of up to 4 Newly Qualified Social Worker’s led by a ‘Next

Steps Team Manager’ who will have the time, enthusiasm and commitment to develop NQSW’s in a challenging and supportive environment. Part time hours may be considered for the right candidate. About you We want our students to have high aspirations and our NQSW’s to finish their Approved and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) having accessed the support available and which is assessed to the Knowledge and Skill Statements ready to become a fully-fledged social worker; but the support does not stop here as you will have access to mentor support for your second year along with high quality, mindful supervision. 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. You can apply for the ASYE programme by CV to avoid having to complete a long application. If you would like to discuss this opportunity please call Claire Medley on 01935 463845 or Hannah Webber on 01823 357881 or email [email protected] to request a call. For further information https://www.socialcareandmore.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Somersets-assessed-and- supported-year-in-practice-December-2017.pdf. You can read Somerset’s Children and Young People’s Plan 2016 – 2019 here Follow this link to our partner’s site at Visit Somerset http://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/ Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=617 Closing date: 15 May 2019 Job ref: APP00429/HC

Economic & Community Infrastructure Operations, Traded Services, Bridgwater

DRIVER 37 hours per week Salary: £18,065 - £18,426 per annum About the job Somerset Libraries is looking for a driver at Bibliographic Services, Bridgwater. The post is full time, 37 hours per week. The hours are Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per day, worked as 8.15 am to 4.15 pm A clean driving licence is essential as is proven experience of driving a long wheel base van in a working environment. The successful candidate will have a good geographical knowledge of Somerset and working experience of manual handling. The role involves a mix of physical handling, moving on average 200 crates of stock per day of approximately 10 kilos each and driving. The Library Centre is based in Bridgwater at Yeo Mill Industrial Estate. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=620 Job ref: APP00489AMB

RELIEF DRIVER - £9.36 per hour About the job Somerset Libraries is looking for Relief Drivers at Bibliographic Services, Bridgwater. The post is to cover absences for our stock delivery drivers. They drive a set route each day and deliver books and other materials from the Library Centre in Bridgwater to libraries in Somerset, South Gloucester, North Somerset, Bristol and Bath & North East Somerset and two days a week to Dorset and Poole. We currently have three vans that deliver Mondays to Fridays on a regular basis, starting between 7.15 and 8.15 am. We require proven experience of driving a long wheel base van in a working environment, a good Geographical Knowledge of Somerset and working experience of manual handling. The work involves a mix of physical handling, moving crates of approximately 10 kilos, and driving. Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=621 Job ref: APP00490/AMB

About us LibrariesWest (LW) is one of the leading public library consortia in the UK. Established over 20 years ago, it is currently a partnership of 7 public library authorities. Somerset County Council (SCC) is the

4 lead authority and provides a range of services to its partners. Somerset Library Service is a thriving Library Service which supports 19 fully funded libraries, up to 15 Community Library Partnerships, a mobile library and an outreach mobile vehicle. We employ a team of three drivers each driving a set route each day. Our drivers deliver books and other materials from the Library Centre in Bridgwater to libraries in Somerset, South Gloucester, North Somerset, Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset and two days a week to Dorset and Poole. About you The successful candidate should be physically fit, able to communicate effectively, able to prioritise their workload and be well-organised and accurate. We are looking for a team Worker who is self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision and use initiative when necessary For more information about this post please contact: Teresa Butt, Supervisor at Bibliographic Services [email protected], telephone 01278 451201.

Economic & Community Infrastructure Operations, Traded Services

LIBRARY & INFORMATION OFFICERS

Langport 21 hours per week Salary: £10,458 - £10,880 per annum Fixed term contract until 30 September 2019 Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=622 APP00495/AMB 21 hours per week Salary: £10,458 - £10,880 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=623 APP00496/AMB

Somerton 23.5 hours per week Salary: £11,703 - £12,176 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=625 APP00498/AMB

For an informal discussion about the above posts please contact Stephanie Franklin on 01278 457917 or email [email protected]

Burnham-on-Sea 19.5 hours per week Salary: £9,711 - £10,103 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=624 APP00497/AMB

For an informal discussion about the above posts please contact Nathan Crook on 01278 780505 or email [email protected]

Closing date for the above posts: 9 May 2019

Bridgwater 37 hours per week Salary: £18,426 - £19,171 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=626 APP00499/AMB 1x 33 hours, 1x 28 hours, 1x 22 hours Salary: £18,426 - £19,171 pro rata

Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=627 APP00500/AMB

North Petherton 22.5 hours pe week Salary: £11,205 - £11,658 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=628 APP00501/AMB

For an informal discussion about the above posts please contact Stephanie Franklin on 01278 457917 or email [email protected]

Watchet 7 hours pe week Salary: £3,486 - £3,626 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=629 APP00504/AMB

For an informal discussion about the above posts please contact Sara Long on 01643 702942 or email [email protected]

Closing date for the above posts: 10 May 2019

Chard 26 hours per week Salary: £12,948 - £13,171 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=631 APP00505/AMB

Crewkerne 21 hours per week Salary: £10,458 - £10,880 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=632 APP00506/AMB

For an informal discussion about the above posts please contact Denise Brister on 01460 63321 or email [email protected]

Martock 16.5 hours per week Salary: £8,217- £8,549 per annum Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=633 APP00507/AMB

South Petherton 18 hours per week Salary: £8,964- £9,326 per annum Fixed term contract until 31 March 2020 Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=634 APP00508/AMB

Yeovil 1 x 28 hours per week and 1 x 24.5 hours per week Salary: £18,426 - £19,171 pro rata Fixed term contracts until 31 July 2019 Apply online at https://secure1.somerset.gov.uk/careers/details.html?jobId=635 APP00509/AMB

For an informal discussion about the above posts please contact Victoria Harvey on 07811 307551 email [email protected] or Debbie Ingham on 01460 63321 [email protected]

Closing date for the above posts: 13 May 2019

About us If you haven't visited a Library in a while you may not fully appreciate what we offer, from Lego groups and Code Clubs, to IT courses and Baby Boogie sessions, and anything and everything to do with reading for pleasure. Our ideal candidate is more likely to organise a Harry Potter party and tweet about it than say ˜Shhh". About the job Libraries are about books and so much more. We are offering this brilliant opportunity for you to join us as we continue to evolve as an innovative service. From day one you'll be working in a customer centred environment, a busy community hub that serves a diverse range of people, partners and organisations. About you We are looking for well-motivated people to provide a welcoming environment to our customers. You will be hard-working and receptive to change, with a wide general knowledge, an interest in books, and a digital curiosity. You’ll work in a team, dealing with enquiries and requests, planning and delivering interactive activities, and promoting our services. You'll be encouraging the love of reading through a range of promotional activities. Confidence in the use of digital technology is essential; as you will be helping customers to use our equipment and their own.

The Oak Partnership Trust is seeking to appoint a clerk to the local governance committee at Ruishton CofE VC Primary School. Base: Ruishton CofE VC Primary School in the first instance. Opportunities may arise to clerk for other local governance committees of the Trust in the future. Note – this role may require travel between school sites across the trust. Grade 13: £19,171 - £21,166 full time equivalent (£9.94 - £10.97 per hour). Responsible to: Chair of Local Governance Committee and clerk to the Trust Board. Working Time: To be worked on a flexible basis dependent on planned meetings, including evening meetings, and the priorities of the school and the trust board. Anticipated annual working hours will be the equivalent of 164 hours per annum. This post will be term time only. The committee is effective and contributes fully to the school’s success. The Clerk will be accountable to the committee, working effectively with the committee chair, the Headteacher, other committee members and the clerk to the Trust Board. The clerk’s main role is to provide professional clerking services to the committee. They will: • Be able to take accurate minutes from their own notes, to produce well-presented minutes for distribution; • Collate and distribute agendas and associated paperwork in advance of meetings; • Be available to take minutes at all meetings throughout the academic year. Meetings will normally take place in the evenings; • Provide procedural and legal advice and guidance; • Attend relevant training events directed by the local governance committee. Experience is desirable, but not essential for this role. Candidates must be ICT literate and have access to a computer. They should have an interest in education, be tactful, reliable and have a good sense of humour. The successful candidate must follow Trust procedures regarding confidentiality and act in a professional manner at all times with regard to information disclosed during the meetings.

Potential candidates are invited to visit the school for an informal conversation with the Chair of the local committee or the clerk to the Trust board. Application forms can be obtained from the School Office on 01823 442832 or by emailing [email protected], or visit http://dasjobs.co.uk/job/clerk-to-the-local- governance-committee/. Completed application forms should be returned to the school for the attention of the Chair of the local committee. In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. The Oak Partnership Trust 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 The Oak Partnership Trust wants our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer, and offer flexible working patterns. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Brookside Academy, Brooks Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0PR Tel: 01458 443340 Email: [email protected] Web: www.brooksideacademy.co.uk Twitter: @BrooksideStreet Headteacher: Brian Walton

CARETAKER 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday, 7.00 - 10.30 and 13.00 - 17.00 Friday, 7.00 - 10.00 and 13.00 - 17.00 Permanent - Term Time Only Grade 14: £15,640 Actual Salary Start date: ASAP Brookside Academy is looking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Caretaker to maintain our Academy buildings and grounds, including repairs and maintenance, porterage and cleaning, and ensuring site security at all times. Main areas of responsibility: • Site security, including locking and unlocking of all areas • Ensuring the site is managed and maintained to a high standard on a daily basis • Building compliance • General maintenance, as directed • Porterage of incoming deliveries to appropriate areas Applicants must have: • Experience of buildings compliance • An understanding of fire, health and safety regulations • Practical experience of maintaining and improving buildings and their grounds • Organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and problem-solve • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Enthusiasm and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude • Good IT skills • A willingness to work as part of a busy team Training in manual handling, working from heights and COSHH will be provided. Please apply by completing the academy application form, which is available from the academy website https://www.brooksideacademy.co.uk. Submit the form by post or email for the attention of Sandra Cinicola, Business Manager. For further information, please contact the academy office by phone (01458 443340) or email [email protected].

Closing Date: 7th May 2019 Brookside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure. The successful applicant will therefore be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – Fixed Term Contract – 6 months Enforcement Team – Neighbourhood Services Mendip District Council is an innovative authority set in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Enforcement Officer on a fixed term contract for a 6 month period to work within our Enforcement Team. You will be required to deal with all aspects of Enforcement ranging from the application of notices and warnings through to case file and court proceedings in order to maximize the benefits to the community and reduce crime and anti-social behavior within the district. Skills and experience in delivering enforcement through a range of mediums and powers will be essential. The post holder will be required to demonstrate experiencing in investigating, negotiating and resolving enforcement complaints relating to environmental crimes, using a range of legislation and powers. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of working within a team, completing investigation and inspections using a range of mediums. Salary will be dependent on experience. Closing date for applications is 10th May 2019 at 17:00pm. For further details, please visit our website www.mendip.gov.uk. https://saas.ngahr.com/capita5c/wrl/pages/vacancy.jsf?latest=01000365