43 jobs found in Glenfield

Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker in the Specialist Domestic Abuse Team (part of First Response) This is a permanent part-time position (Wed-Friday). The successful candidate will have a keen interest in supporting families living with domestic abuse. The position is desk based. This role will involve screening, assessing domestic abuse referrals, and working in partnership with other agencies. This will be an excellent opportunity to specialise and develop skills in this area. This position is subject to police vetting. Interviews will be held on Weds 14th October. If you are interested in the post read on......... About Us At Leicestershire County Council we are committed to doing our very best for vulnerable children and families; working to make a positive impact on their lives so they can achieve their potential and flourish. We are now looking for new staff as we are in the process of expanding our service...

Summary An exciting opportunity exists for a Category Specialist to work within the Procurement and Supplies Department of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced procurement professional to support the delivery of projects and improvement programmes that underpin the delivery of operational and financial performance targets.. The post holder will provide a comprehensive procurement advisory and planning service to Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates, supporting them to drive efficiency in clinical and non-clinical expenditure. Supporting the coverage of £220m of non-pay spend across the Trust, you will ensure strategies deliver value for money and improved services for designated Categories. The post holder will manage a portfolio of projects within one or more Procurement Categories and achieve the most economic supply arrangements, whilst adhering to procurement rules and Trust governance. Key...

Summary JOB PURPOSE To provide a package of support to prevent the risk of exclusion for children of non-statutory school age To model good practice for providers to ensure placements are maintained To deliver high quality provision enabling pupils using the school stay nursery to make progress To keep records as required by the Manager or Head teacher. To promote the education and development of children under 5 years with special educational needs. To assist in the day to day management of a caseload of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues with the supervision and support of the Early Years SEND Inclusion Practitioner. To work directly with children and professionals in various settings to enable children to participate as fully as possible in the delivery of plans or programmes to promote the education and inclusion of children within the Early Years SEND Inclusion Practitioner's caseload. To be deployed to schools and...

Summary Leicestershire County Council are looking for 3 new Health Protection Practitioners to play a key role in the health protection response as part of the council's outbreak control plan across Leicestershire and Rutland. The post holder will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing the day-to-day health protection function, including the management of infectious and environmental hazards and supporting response to major incidents. The post is a Health Protection development post and as such will develop specialist knowledge and skills to undertake case management, liaise with, and provide health protection advice and response across a range of partner organisations, professionals and the public. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: An understanding of and ability to work under the current Health and Social Care Act e.g. safe guarding vulnerable adults; data protection, information governance Ability to work independently, manage and prioritise own workload and cope with...

Experienced Counterbalance Forklift / Yard Operative required for a small distribution company in Glenfield. Working hours between 10am and Midday start up to 9pm Monday to Friday. This is a varied Forklift and general Warehouse position. Loading and unloading vehicles and general warehouse duties. £10.00 per hour. Call Lindsey Obie (phone number removed) to arrange an immediate registration interview and email CV to (url removed)

Job Title; Bendi Driver Key Skills; Warehousing, Dispatch, Counterbalance, Unloading, Loading, Order fulfilment Salary; £9.10 per hour Shift Pattern; Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm various other shifts available Location; Leicester, Leicestershire We now have an opportunity for a Bendi FLT driver to work in a warehouse environment for an established distributor. This is a varied role where you will dealing with Goods In, unloading and loading pallets in and out of the warehouse. The Role; * Loading and Unloading using the Flexi / Bendi FLT trucks * General warehouse duties * Ensuring all products are handled correctly * Basic housekeeping of goods in and dispatch area * Using handheld scanners to maintain stock levels * Long term work, potentially leading to permanent contract. The Candidate; * Warehouse forklift experience is preferable * Full accredited Flexi / Bendi licence * Full training will be provided * Able to work in a small team, fast paced environment *...

Summary Salary Range £32,094 - £34,653 per annum An opportunity to join a hardworking, committed team seeking to improve the environmental performance of Leicestershire County Council, to improve the environment of Leicestershire and meet the challenges and opportunities of biodiversity loss and climate change, during testing financial times for local government and an evolving political, legislative and economic landscape. The role will require someone with a sound understanding of environmental issues and relevant environmental legislation. They should have excellent applied experience and knowledge particularly around issues within ecology but also understand the role of and issues relating to Green Infrastructure and Landscape. Experience of shaping and directing tasks with & for others to deliver will be needed. With proven examples of where leadership of volunteers and staff has resulted in successful outcomes for projects or programmes. They should have...

Summary Fixed Term: 18 Months Salary Range: Career Grade scales 3-5 (£17,712 - £18,426) As an Apprentice with I&T, you will have a fantastic opportunity to study and learn in a fast paced environment. The training we provide will be tailored to your individual needs and will be supported by the Corporate Learning and Development team. You will have the opportunity to develop in many key areas, and will be able to provide day to day administrative support and transactional processing in our I&T Applications Management team. Duties will include the processing of IT access requests, performing testing, and the implementation of changes to IT business systems. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Education to GCSE Standard at Grades A-C for a minimum of 5 GCSE's Willingness to work towards an NVQ level 3 Practical experience of using computers Able to demonstrate a flexible, innovative and positive approach Can communicate effectively at all levels Strong customer...

Summary JOB PURPOSE: To be responsible for providing support and co-ordination of the Governor Support and Development service, ensuring that the service meets the needs of governing bodies and is delivered in an efficient and effective way within budget. To support Local Authority departments (Education Effectiveness and the Inclusion Service) by promoting high quality and high standards of governance. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: To be able to demonstrate a willingness to attend appropriate training and development Demonstrable experience identified within the section below. Experience of providing effective and practical school governance advice Producing clear and concise written and verbal reports/minute taking. Should be able to produce evidence of: relevant personal and professional development Knowledge and understanding of school governance legislation, statutory guidance and legal requirements; Knowledge of governing body procedures Knowledge of the...

Summary ~ An exciting opportunity to work in the LCC IT Technology Delivery Group ~ Technical Specialist - 2 x Grade 10 posts Salary Range £27,936 to £31,377 - Grade 10 Role: This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT professional to join our well-established Technology Delivery Group (TDG). The post holders will work alongside experienced IT Infrastructure professionals to assist in meeting the demands of the wider IT Service, as well as ensuring that Leicestershire County Council has a stable, reliable, resilient and secure IT infrastructure. We are looking for individuals with plenty of drive and energy to move forward our digital platforms and assist with the introduction of new and innovative technologies. The advertised roles are full-time posts working 37 hours per week with the occasional need to work outside of usual 9-5 business hours. You will: Come with a sound technical background and you'll also be willing to learn and keep on top of new...

Summary Salary Range: £27,936 - £31,377 The Public Health Department in Leicestershire County Council is enthusiastic and passionate about protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of the local population. We are looking to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Infection Prevention and Control advisor to join our team. The successful post holder will be responsible for supporting the quality improvement and assurance of Infection Prevention and Control in settings across Leicestershire and Rutland. The successful candidate will be required to work in partnership with colleagues across Leicestershire and Rutland County Council and with external partners within Health and Social Care. The post holders will be required to work flexibly throughout the County, have excellent communication and organisation skills and be able to work confidently and professionally with care staff, managers and wider partners, raising...

Summary Salary Range: £32,094 - £44,964 Fixed Term (12 months) - Full Time 37 Hours per week This is a 12 month fixed term full time post in a small, friendly, supportive team based at County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire providing legal support to Adult Social Care. The primary focus of the adult social care part of the role is undertaking Court of Protection welfare work and related advice on mental capacity, community care, deprivation of liberty safeguards, mental health and safeguarding . Candidates should be confident in providing clear, cogent and practical advice to busy social care practitioners on community care issues, including ordinary residence, funding issues and Care Act responsibilities. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Admitted as a Solicitor/ Barrister or FILEX • Robust litigation experience preferably handling complex contested Court of Protection welfare and/ or deprivation of liberty cases, together with experience of advising on the Care Act,...

Summary Salary Range: £46,413 - £51,351 We currently have an exciting opportunity to join Leicestershire County Council as a Health Protection Manager. Public Health is one of six departments within the County Council, exercising the full range of public health duties, including the delivery and commissioning of services. The Director of Public Health is a chief officer of the council, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This position reports to the Consultant in Public Health responsible for Health Protection. The post holder will be responsible for managing the Health Protection response for Leicestershire and Rutland County Councils. As well as being suitably qualified, candidates will need to have experience of successfully managing, budgets, projects, and leading through change. This is a great opportunity to be a member of a high performing team and to ensure that public health plays a key role in the improvement of...

Summary Contract Type: Fixed Term 1 year job share in Ashby-De-La-Zouch • To support the implementation of Local Area Coordination in Leicestershire • To promote the LAC principles, which support individuals (of all ages) and families, particularly those with disabilities (learning, sensory and physical), mental health issues and frail older people to determine and pursue a 'good life' • To provide high quality, flexible and innovative support to help individuals to achieve an optimum quality of life • To help individuals to achieve their goals, by identifying their strengths and assets and utilising the support of families, community networks and resources • To develop community capacity, cohesion and resilience within localities ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Relevant experience (paid or voluntary) of working with individuals and communities, e.g. in a community development context • Sufficient mobility to work from different bases/locations around the County where necessary •...

Summary JOB PURPOSE To co-ordinate the IMPACT Project across an area of Leicestershire in partnership with the Police, Districts/Borough's and Youth Service with the aim of engaging with young people and reduce youth related Anti-Social Behaviour. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Education to NVQ level 4 PCEP or K208 Evidence of training or of further study that enhances the applicant's understanding of youth offending, social exclusion, anti social behaviour Or Demonstrable experience identified within the section below. Substantial experience of working with children, young people and families in either case or group work situations Experience of working in a multi-agency setting Experience of engaging with, and working with, partners Experience of working with young people or young adults in the statutory or voluntary sector Experience of supervising staff knowledge and understanding of youth work practice and principles Knowledge of youth justice and...

Summary Salary: £46,413 - £51,351 We currently have a new and exciting opportunity to join Leicestershire County Council as the Strategic Lead for Wider Determinants of Health. Public Health is one of six departments within the County Council, exercising the full range of public health duties, including the delivery and commissioning of services. The Director of Public Health is a chief officer of the council, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This position reports to a Consultant in Public Health and will be responsible for the wider determinants of health portfolio. As well as being suitably qualified, candidates will need to have experience of successfully managing, stakeholders, programmes, and leading through change. This is a great opportunity to be a member of a high performing team and to ensure that public health plays a key role in influencing partners and improving outcomes for our communities....

Summary Salary Range Career Grade scales 5-7 £18426-£21168 To assist with the support of key business applications, including IAS, Mosaic and Capita and Marval, - You will look after our triage process on a day to day basis, handle quick fix calls, and manage the escalation of priority calls to Application Configuration Experts/Technical Specialists. You will champion user self-help and the use of self-service request forms, and signpost users to the appropriate resolver team. You will work as part of small technical project teams across ICT to deliver new services and service improvements, and you will assist with providing internal users with technical advice and information. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to expand their experience in application support. This opportunity would best suit an applicant with a working knowledge of some of the above applications or who can demonstrate transferable skills from something similar. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:...

Summary Salary Range £ 27,936 - £ 39,405 Commercial Officer - Adult Social Care, Integration and Public Health You should have experience of delivering procurement projects, ideally for Public Health and/or Adult Social Care services. You will have good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with a determination to deliver the most cost-effective services for the people of Leicestershire. * Please note that this role was previously advertised in February/March 2020, but the recruitment was halted due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Degree and/or equivalent relevant professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS) and/or demonstrable experience as identified in the Person Specification. Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which is attached further down on this page. Please be aware that the job specification is a general one for all Commercial Officers so does not refer to Adult Social Care,...

Summary Salary Range: £27,936 - £31,377 (pay award pending) Across Leicestershire, we have an ambitious and exciting growth agenda. Over the next 30 years, we will be delivering over £600million of infrastructure to support thousands of new homes and millions of square metres of employment. A substantial part of this investment will be secured by developer contributions through planning obligations. Following an internal restructure, we have created new Planning Obligations Officer positions to help secure and monitor financial payments through the planning process. You will be involved in both planning policy and applications casework, forming effective working practices with collegues both within the County Council and in partner authorities. You will also be rising to the challenge posed by Central Government to Local Authorities to help to modernise and simplify the operation of the planning system and to make it accessible to all users. This is a varied and interesting...

Summary Soulbury Salary Scale A 3-8 plus up to 3 SPAs- Existing SPA points will be honoured It is expected that the successful candidate(s) will start on point 6. Permanent Posts - Full Time or Part Time applications are welcomed Applicants must be professionally qualified and registered with the HCPC, or expect to be, at the end of their training Leicestershire EPS is a high quality and growing service. We aim to apply psychology creatively and collaboratively to empower and inspire others to promote inclusion and learning, wellbeing, and positive futures for all. We are now seeking further innovative and forward-thinking EPs to join our service. We have a good balance of experience and newly qualified EPs. We would welcome applications from registered EPs or those in their final year of training. We are a friendly and skilled team of Educational Psychologists, currently organised into two virtual but co-located teams covering North and South...