This Week's Vacancies - Full View
This table lists all the vacancies throughout the County Council released this week.
| CS288 |
| Personal Assistant/Administrator |
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£13,663 - £15,247/£16,614 per annum |
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37 hours per week (Maternity Cover until 10th December 2009) |
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County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester |
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We are looking for a confident, energetic and experienced PA to provide administrative support to the Corporate Diversity Manager. The successful applicant will have a wealth of experience as a P.A and amongst other duties will be responsible for managing diaries, arranging meetings, booking rooms, taking minutes when required, typing and ensuring that relevant information is available for meetings. The postholder will have experience of liaising with the public and other professionals, will have excellent communication skills, will be familiar with and have qualifications in a range of computer programmes. The role includes being the first point of contact for the Team and using initiative when dealing with both internal and external customers. Strong organisation skills and creativity are essential as, alongside routine tasks, the Manager will require support to run events from workshops, through to consultation forums, seminars and conferences. In return we offer the chance to grow with the team and a supportive working environment as well as a wide range of benefits including flexible working hours, 25 days annual leave, a pension and personal development.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Please phone (01905) 765765 or you can apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk |
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Closing Date: 23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date: 2nd February 2009 |
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| CH330 |
| Children's Centre Services Adviser (2x Vacancies) |
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£24,331 - £25,940 per annum |
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37 hours per week |
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Wildwood, County Hall Campus, Worcester |
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The existing Children's Centre Team is expanding to support a number of new and emerging Children's Centres, in this role you will be the named Local Authority Advisors undertaking the 'annual conversation' and will ensure that targets are met. The post requires an understanding of the breadth of services provided by a Children's Centre and experience of developing standards of quality with an ability to promote an ethos of continuous improvement. You will have the ability to work strategically with a range of departments, agencies and organisations in providing a range of integrated services to meet the needs of local communities that address gaps in services. It is essential that you have a recognised qualification of at least Level 4 or equivalent experience in an education, social work, health, community and youth work or related area.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date: 23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date: 13th February 2009 |
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| CH335 |
| Children's Centre Family Support Worker |
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£19,370 - £21,244/£23,405 per annum |
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37 hours per week |
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Droitwich |
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The role of the Family Support Worker will be to support parents of young children living within a catchment area with a range of behavioural and developmental issues that affect them. This will include working with fathers, young parents and other specific groups as identified by local need. The post holder will develop and collaborate links with parents, professionals and colleagues in other agencies to promote and deliver a range of flexible services and activities, both in a centre based and outreach capacity in the family home. This will include individual work with parents/ carers and group work sessions such as parenting programmes.
The successful candidate should have considerable experience of direct work with children/young people and their families. The post holder is expected to be educated to NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or hold an equivalent qualification in a related field such as, Social Work or Youth and Community Work.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date: 23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date: 10th & 11th February 2009 |
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| CH333 |
| Special Support Assistant |
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£16,941 - £21,244 pro rata per annum |
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30 hours per week (Monday - Thursday) |
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Easemore Road, Redditch |
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Early Years Special Support Assistant required to join the team of Special Support Assistants who work alongside early years settings, including childminders, to support the development and education of children with additional needs. Working alongside childcare providers, the Special Support Assistants will increase the skills of the childcare staff by modelling good practice, and use specialist skills to support identified children. The post will be based in Redditch, and will support all settings throughout the county, with a focus on supporting childminders. The specified working days can be flexible, if it suits the needs of the service.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:6th February 2009 |
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Interview Date:24th February 2009 |
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| 215886 |
| Site Manager. |
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£16,941 - £18,882 per annum |
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37 hours per week, full year |
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Trinity High School & Sixth Form Centre, Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcs, B98 8HB | |
Tel: (01527) 585859 Fax: (01527) 65587 Email: trinityhigh6th@aol.com |
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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated caretaker to work in liaison with our Facilities Manager and Assistant Site Manager. You will need to be a good communicator, able to work at times without supervision, and ideally have previous caretaking experience and/or DIY/ handyman skills. Flexibility and a strong commitment to customer care are essential. You will be required to act as keyholder and to attend ‘callouts’ out of normal working hours. There is suitable accommodation for the postholder to live on site and this is desirable but not essential. You will be joining a strong hardworking and friendly team ensuring the school is a clean, safe environment in order to facilitate the effective teaching of students and its full use by staff and students alike.
Induction will be provided for the successful applicant.
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| Please telephone for application forms and further details from the school or alternatively visit our website www.trinityhigh.org.uk |
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Closing date: Friday 30th January (12.00 noon) |
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| 215888 |
| Teaching Assistant Grade 4 - Learning Co-ordinator. |
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£16,480 - £17,583 per annum |
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32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only |
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N.B. Part time hours will be considered | |
North Bromsgrove High School, School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove B60 1BA | |
Tel: 01527 872375 Fax: 01527 839730 Email: nbhs@northbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk Website: www.northbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk |
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We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and caring person to join our existing team of three Learning Co-ordinators. The successful applicant will be required to implement agreed work programmes, in or out of the classroom and assist teachers in the management and preparation of resources. To supervise classes for short term and agreed long term teacher absence. We are looking for someone who has confidence and experience in dealing with young people, a willingness to learn and the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
The successful candidate will need to possess NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have the ability to use ICT effectively to support learning. Full training will be provided.
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| For further details and an application pack please contact Sarah Harris at the school, via e-mail or via our website. |
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Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2009 |
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| CH337 |
| Teaching Assistant – Grade 2 |
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Term Time Only |
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30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) |
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£15,524 - £16,614 pro rata per annum | |
Holyoakes Field Pupil Referral Unit, Redditch |
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Holyoakes Field PRU is seeking to employ a Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with behavioural difficulties or are disaffected with school. Our aim is to support inclusive practice either through preventing permanent exclusion by working with pupils in their own schools or to assist the reintegration of pupils into a new school following exclusion. The purpose of the role is to support pupils who are sometimes anxious and negative about school and to help re-engage them in education. The work will be varied. It may involve supporting pupils in schools or in off-site activities. Applicants should have a calm manner and be able to offer skills and interest relevant to these pupils.
If you would like to visit the centre prior to interview, please contact: Cherry Abrams – Acting Head of Centre on 01527 – 69378.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date:4th February 2009 |
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| CH338 |
| Seasonal Instructor (Temporary for 3 months) (4x Vacancies) |
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£14,766- £16,478 pro rata per annum |
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28 hours per week (Includes a 3 day regular mid week pattern & alternate weekends) |
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Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre |
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Experience Instructors to work at Upton Warren OEC required June 2009 - August 2009. Instructors will be expected to work a basic 3 day week plus alternate weekends (average 28 hours a week) with the possibility of additional evenings during busy periods - minimum 2 days off per week. Applicants must hold at least 1 NGB qualification and have Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing and Ropes Course experience.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date: 3rd February 2009 |
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Interview Date: 24th February 2009 |
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| CH339 |
| Seasonal Instructors (Temporary for 6 months) (4x Vacancies) |
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£14,766 - £16,478 pro rata per annum |
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28 hours per week (Includes a 3 day regular mid week pattern & alternate weekends) |
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Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre |
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Experience Instructors to work at Upton Warren OEC required April 2009 - September 2009. Instructors will be expected to work a basic 3 day week plus alternate weekends (average 28 hours a week) with the possibility of additional evenings during busy periods - minimum 2 days off per week. Applicants must hold at least 1 NGB qualification and have Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing and Ropes Course experience.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date: 3rd February 2009 |
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Interview Date: 17th February 2009 |
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| 215896 |
| Teaching Assistant Grade 2 (Fixed term contract for 1 year). |
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£12,150-£12,943 per annum, including Special Needs Allowance |
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31.50 hours per week, term time only |
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Riversides School, Thornloe Road, Worcester WR1 3HZ | |
Tel: 01905 21261 email: administrator@riverside.worcs.sch.uk |
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To start as soon as possible, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teaching Assistant to work with a class of Key Stage 2 pupils, and with emphasis on supporting one particular 'looked after' pupil with exceptionally challenging behaviour.
The successful applicant will preferably have experience with BESD pupils, however the most essential attributes are flexibility and team working, with a commitment to learn whilst supporting pupils with challenging behaviour in all areas of the curriculum. The successful applicant will be part of a highly supportive team.
Riversides school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff employed are required to undertake a CRB Enhanced Disclosure check.
In view of the short period of time for which this application period is available, informal telephone discussions by applicants with the school would be welcome.
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| Enquiries/Forms: For an application pack, please email or telephone Mrs Lindsey Martin, School Administrator, at the address and telephone number above. |
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Closing date for applications: Monday 26 January 2009 |
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Interview date: Tuesday 3 February 2009. |
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| 215897 |
| Focus Centre Manager. |
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£10,765-£11,521 per annum |
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30 hours per week, term time only |
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King Charles 1 School, Hillgrove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster DY10 1XA | |
Tel: 01562 512880 Fax: 01562 512881 email: dbishop@kingcharles1.worcs.sch.uk | |
www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk |
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Required to start as soon as possible, the successful applicant will be required to manage our Focus Centre (behaviour support centre) and engage those present in constructive learning support. There will be a requirement to provide additional administration support in connection with the Focus Centre.
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| Enquiries/Forms: For further details about the post, please contact Mr D Bishop, Deputy Headteacher, at the email address above. For an application form and job description, please contact the School Reception or visit our website at the addresses and numbers above. |
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Closing date for applications: Friday 23 January 2009. |
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| 215891 |
| Teaching Assistant Grade 1 (Communication Centre). |
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£9,335-£11,379 per annum, including Special Needs Allowance |
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30 hours per week, term-time only |
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King Charles 1 School and Sixth Form Centre, Comberton Road, Kidderminster DY10 1XA Tel: 01562 512880, Fax: 01562 512881 www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk email: office@kingcharles1.worcs.sch.uk |
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Required to start as soon as possible, the successful applicant will work in one of the School's Communication Centres and provide support to pupils with Complex Communication Difficulties/Autistic Spectrum Condition (CCD/ASC).
His/her role will be to support pupils within mainstream classrooms to enable them to access the curriculum and to work within the Communication Centres helping the specialist teachers deliver programmes of work and to support social and life skills. We are looking for someone ideally with some experience, but flexibility, a desire to help students and staff and the ability to work as part of a team are our key requirements.
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| Enquiries/Forms: For further information about this post, please contact Mrs C Carter at the addresses and numbers above. |
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For an application pack, please contact the School on the number or email address above. An application form and job description can also be downloaded from the School website. |
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Completed applications to the Communication Centre Leader, Mrs C Carter, at the school or via email to ccarter@kingcharles1.worcs.sch.uk |
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Closing date for applications: Friday 23 January 2009. |
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| 215855 |
| Administrative Assistant. |
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£10,000 - £11,160 per annum |
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32.5 hours per week, term time only |
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Fort Royal Community Primary School, Wylds Lane, Worcester WR5 1DR. | |
Tel: 01905 355525 Fax: 01905 358867 Email: office@fortroyal.worcs.sch.uk |
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The headteacher is seeking to appoint a flexible person with good administrative and communication skills to work as a member of the office team at this primary generic special school. A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of working in a busy school office would be preferable.
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| Enquiries/Forms: For further details please contact the school office. Application packs are available on receipt of a large self addressed envelope. |
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Closing date: Monday 26th January 2009. |
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Start date: As soon as possible. |
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| 215899 |
| Administrative Assistant. |
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£9,694 - £10,548 per annum |
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35 hours per week, term time only |
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The Bewdley School and Sixth Form Centre, Stourport Road, Bewdley, DY12 1BL | |
Tel: 01299 403277 Email: staffappointments@bewdley.worcs.sch.uk |
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We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person to assist in the library and reprographics department. IT skills are required and experience in either of these areas is preferred. The successful applicant will be required to start work at 8.00am each day. A willingness to help both Learners and Colleagues essential
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Closing date: Friday 23rd January 2009 |
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| 215867 |
| Cleaner in Charge. |
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22.25 hours per week cleaning, term time only, plus a 'bank' of 60.5 hours to be worked in the holidays |
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27 hours per week, comprising: |
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4.75 hours per week, full year | |
£9029-£10,075 per annum | |
The Littletons School, Farm Lane, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcs WR11 8TL | |
Tel/Fax: 01386 830695 email: office@thelittletons.worcs.sch.uk |
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To start immediately, we are seeking a reliable and trustworthy person to join our dedicated school staff. Common sense, initiative and flexibility are essential components of this post, together with enthusiasm for the job in hand. The post has the responsibility for one cleaner. Previous experience is not essential as training will be given.
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| Enquiries/Forms: Application forms are available from the school at the addresses and number above. |
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Closing date for applications: Tuesday 27 January 2009. |
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| 215885 |
| Cleaner. (2x Vacancies) |
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£2943 - £3202 per annum |
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10 hours per week, term time only (plus a bank of 27 hours to be worked during the school holidays) |
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Westacre Middle School, Ombersley Way, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AA | |
Tel: 01905 772795 Email: office@westacre.worcs.sch.uk |
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We are seeking a reliable and trustworthy individual to join our small dedicated cleaning team working under the direction of the School Site Manager. Common sense, initiative and flexibility are essential, previous experience is not essential as training will be given.
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| Enquiries/application forms: Available from the school office |
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Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2009 |
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| 215898 |
| Children's Supervisor. |
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£1731-£1883 per annum |
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6 hours 15 minutes per week, term time only |
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Hagley Primary School, Park Road, Hagley, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 0NS | |
Tel: 01562 883280 Fax: 01562 886531 email: office@hagleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk |
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Required to start immediately, we are seeking to appoint a Children's Supervisor to join our friendly team of lunchtime staff. The successful applicant will be required to work 6 hours and 15 minutes each week, term time only, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. each day.
Individual employees have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible, or with whom he/she comes into contact. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check.
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| Enquiries/Forms: Applications are available from Mrs C Hipkiss at the school office at the addresses and numbers above. |
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Closing date for applications: Tuesday 27 January 2009. |
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| 215887 |
| Clerk to the Governors. |
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£690 - £739 per annum |
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75 hours per year |
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Matchborough First School, Matchborough Way, Matchborough East, Redditch B98 0GD Tel: 01527 883880 Fax: 01527 883888 Email: office@matchborough.worcs.sch.uk |
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The successful applicant will be required to support the Governing Body and Headteacher by producing and sending out agendas, minutes and attending other meetings as required.
A competency in word processing and e-mail are required, along with a high level of communication skills.
Matchborough First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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office@matchborough.worcs.sch.uk or telephone 01527 883880. |
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Closing date: Wednesday 28th January 2009 |
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Interview date: To be confirmed. |
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| CH334 |
| Childcare Development Officer - Quality Support |
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£21,937 - £23,405 per annum pro rata |
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30 hours per week (Negotiable) |
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Hampton Lovett, Droitwich |
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Are you enthusiastic about working in the Early Years and Childcare Sector? Could you enable, support and encourage others to offer high quality provision? The Early Years and Childcare Service is seeking a suitably experienced person to support early years and childcare providers to engage in a variety of Quality Improvement processes. Alongside this role the appointee will use data to support, advise and monitor in order that services and funding can be targeted. As the role involves liaison with colleagues, both within the service and externally, excellent communication skills are necessary. Experience of IT systems and databases is required to allow accurate data to be collected, maintained and provided for reporting to internal and external departments.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date: 23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date: 13th February 2009 |
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| YS060 |
| Child Voice Development Worker (Temporary until March 2011) |
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£21,937 - £23,405 per annum |
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37 hours per week |
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Droitwich Youth Centre, Droitwich |
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Worcestershire Children’s Services is at the forefront of strategies that provide, increase and improve opportunities for young people to take a real and active role in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services that affect their lives.This is an exiting opportunity to join the high profile Participation and Engagement team and contribute to support and enable children and young people to work closely with decision makers at County, district and local level, ensuring the effective organisation, promotion and delivery of a range of opportunities that support their engagement. You will develop the role by contributing to the work of Worcestershire County Council and the Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership as well as liaise with staff across children's services, schools, voluntary groups and other partners across the county.You will need highly developed skills in communicating and working with young people, partner agencies and adult decision makers and be creative and flexible in your approach.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:26th January 2009 |
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Interview Date:6th February 2009 |
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| YS061 |
| Participation and Engagement Team Administrator (Temporary until 31.03.2011) |
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£15,524 - £16,614 pro rata per annum |
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25 hours per week (Days to be worked are to be negotiated) |
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Youth Cabinet Office, Droitwich Youth Centre |
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The Participation & Engagement Team within the Youth Support service has been created to ensure that children and young people have a voice in services for them and their views are taken into account when decisions are being made.
As Participation & Engagement Administrator you would provide support to the staff team to enable the effective delivery of a range of projects, activities and events, including the Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and Floss, our Youth Opportunity Fund.
To do this you will require a good standard of education with at least 5 GCSEs or equivalent, be IT literate, have experience of working in a busy office environment, have knowledge of petty cash and financial management procedures and have strong communication skills.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:28th January 2009 |
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Interview Date:10th February 2009 |
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| YS058 |
| Centre Support - Wyre Forest |
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£15,524 - £16,614 pro rata per annum |
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18.5 hours per week (Afternoons, Monday to Friday) |
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Kidderminster Youth Centre |
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This interesting and challenging job is to be the admin support to four youth centres in the Wyre Forest area. You will need to be self-motivated, organised and numerate whilst also having the ability to work with adults and young people. You will have proven IT skills, experience of keeping financial records and working in a multi functional office.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date:4th February 2009 |
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| YS059 |
| Assistant Youth Worker |
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£14,766 - £16,478 pro rata per annum |
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3.5 hours per week (Thursdays) |
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Redditch Youth Centre, Ipsley Street, Redditch |
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Redditch Youth Centre is looking for someone to help deliver a programme of positive activities for young people. Working as part of a team you will offer young people activities and opportunities that will help make sure they have a safe place to go and fun things to do. Enthusiasm and willingness to join in are more important than qualifications, although an interest and knowledge of music would be a distinct advantage.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date:9th February 2009 |
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| FS135 |
| Clerical Assistant |
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£12,299 - £15,247 pro rata per annum |
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20 hours per week |
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Wildwood, Worcester |
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We are looking for a part-time Clerical Assistant to join our small, busy but friendly Technical Section. You will assist in providing a range of services both within the Financial Services Directorate and throughout the County Council, including the release of payments and the administration of controlled stationery. The 20 hours per week will be work 4 hour a day Monday to Friday.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:27 January 2009 |
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Interview Date:12 February 2009 |
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| OP677 |
| Team Manager Older People Resources |
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£34,976 - £37,555 per annum |
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37 hours per week |
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Bridgewater House |
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we are looking for an individual to manage our resources for Older People. We need someone with a vision of what intermediate care & dementia services for older people will look like in the future. Someone who can lead and inspire a talented team of creative, determined and suitably demanding staff with a comprehensive mix of skills. You will need good communication skills and experience of managing a dispersed workforce. You will be working closely with senior colleagues and in partnership with Health & the Voluntary sector to develop a vision for Worcestershire. We offer flexible working arrangements, excellent training & development opportunities and you will be part of the Provider Services Team.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23 January 2009 |
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Interview Date:06 February 2009 |
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| OP676 |
| Team Manager Home Care |
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£34,976 - £37,555 per annum |
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37 hours per week |
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Bridgewater House |
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Due to the promotion of the current post holder we are looking for an individual to be the CSCI registered manager and strategically manage Home Care Services. We need someone with a vision of what intermediate care & dementia services for older people will look like in the future. Someone who can lead and inspire a talented team of creative, determined and suitably demanding staff with a comprehensive mix of skills. You will need good communication skills and experience of managing a dispersed workforce. You will be working closely with senior colleagues and in partnership with Health & the Independent sector to develop a vision for Worcestershire. We offer flexible working arrangements, excellent training & development opportunities and you will be part of the Provider Services Team.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23 January 2009 |
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Interview Date:06 February 2009 |
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| LD426 |
| Senior Best Interest Assessor - Senior Practitioner (3x Vacancies) |
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£29,628 - £32,380 per annum |
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37 hours per week (Temporary 1 year contract) |
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Worcestershire |
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Senior Best Interest Assessors (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
Working with people with a Learning Disability (x1 post)
Working with people with Dementia (x2 posts)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new team to support the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, working with colleagues across health and social care. Principally, this important role is all about coordinating and undertaking Best Interest assessments of vulnerable people in care homes and hospitals in a timely manner and allocating assessments to/supervising a proportion of staff from a pool of ‘on-call’ BIAs. To be considered for any of the above posts you will need to be a qualified and registered social worker, psychologist, occupational therapist or nurse, have at considerable experience in work with people, either with dementia and/or a learning disability (subject to whichever post is being applied for). You will need also need to have undertaken the mandatory Best Interest Assessor training by 1st April 2009 or demonstrate that you have secured a place at an approved university authorised to provide BIA training before April 2009. You will also have experience in coordinating complex assessment work and have skills in practice development. The scope of this work is county wide. You will be comfortable in challenging others’ assumptions and attitudes towards safe care plans and use your expertise and experience to recommend an appropriate and realistic evidence based care plan. If you meet the above criteria and feel ready to develop your career with a developing team in this high profile area of work we would like to hear from you.
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| OP678 |
| Social Worker |
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£21,937-25,146 - £25,940-28,270/29,628 per annum (Subject to Qualifications) |
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37 hours per week (Temporary until December 2010) |
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Worcester Royal Hospital |
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A vacancy for a level 2/3 social worker. The candidate will need to have a good knowledge of adult services and if possible Frameworki skills. You will be a member of a very busy Integrated Discharge team working with the acute hospital staff to facilitate safe timely discharges, prevent delays and ensure safe transfers of care. The team has seven day working but it is expected that this ward based post will be Monday to Friday. Full or part time will be considered.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23 January 2009 |
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Interview Date:04 February 2009 |
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| OP681 |
| Rapid Response Out of Hours Social Worker (2x Vacancies) |
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£21,412 - £27,594/28,919 pro rata and subject to experience per annum |
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18.5 hours per week |
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Worcester Royal Hospital and the Alexandra hospital Redditch |
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We are looking for social workers who want to join our busy hospital teams in Worcester Royal and the Alexandra Hospital Redditch. Your role will include covering weekends on a rota system to prevent inappropriate admissions from Accident and Emergency department and act as a duty worker for the rest of the hospital .You will also be allocated some ward work during the week. You will need to feel confident to work on your own initiative and be good at record keeping. Would consider 15 hours.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23 January 2009 |
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Interview Date:30 February 2009 |
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| OP680 |
| Domiciliary Care Manager (4x Vacancies) |
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37 hours per week |
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3x permanent posts & 1x temporary post until June 2009 |
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£24,331 - £25,940 plus 4% for rota working per annum | |
Home Care Call Centre, Bridgewater House, Worcester |
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Do you have management experience, are you looking for a change because Home Care is changing? Do you have sound knowledge of health and social care? We need managers who can lead, inspire and understand the needs of vulnerable people living in the community. You will manage a varied team to assess and provide care to our specialist services. In return we will provide you with training, support and development. Working hours are varied to cover each working day of the year. We offer a corporate pension scheme and you will receive an additional enhancement of 4% of your salary for any unsocial working hours.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date:23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date:3rd & 4th February 2009 |
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| LD427 |
| Service Administrator - Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards |
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£15,524 - £16,614 per annum |
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37 hours per week (Fixed Term 1 year contract) |
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Worcestershire |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new team. You would need to develop, implement and maintain administration arrangements relating to Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in Worcestershire. This includes working with colleagues in Health and Social Care, maintaining office administration systems, maintaining a diary of assessments/reviews and where appropriate raise alerts to ensure that statutory time-frames are complied with, provide administrative support for planning/staging Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard learning opportunities, maintaining and updating a list of Managing Authorities in the county, generating management information on service activity and forwarding notices in respect of requests for authorisations. To be considered for the above post you will need to have demonstrable experience in a social care/medical records environment, the ability to produce reports in usable graphic/chart format and to demonstrate appropriate experience in working to tight time-scales and dead-lines. If you meet the above criteria and feel ready to develop your career in this high profile area of work we would like to hear from you.
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| Enquiries/ Forms: Apply on line at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/jobs or please phone (01905) 765765 |
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Closing Date: 23rd January 2009 |
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Interview Date: 6th February 2009 |
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