SOMERSET COUNCILS’ VACANCY BULLETIN
ISSUE NO: 16
20 April 2017
Applications are invited from employees of the following Councils: Somerset County Council
Mendip District Council
Sedgemoor District Council
South Somerset District Council
Taunton Deane Borough Council
West Somerset Council
South West Councils
Latest time for acceptance of advertisements is 12 noon Monday
Published by Dillington Advertising Services, A2W, County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY
Tel: 01823 357739, email: [email protected]
YOU CAN VIEW THESE VACANCIES ONLINE AT:
http://dasjobs.co.uk
Only SCC employees may apply for posts marked INTERNAL in the first instance.
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
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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 excellent benefits package to all of our employees
including:
 A Local Government Pension Scheme.
 My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, restaurants, cinemas, hotels and insurance benefits.
 A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work, Childcare vouchers,
additional annual leave, professional subscriptions, 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.
 Free seminars on planning for retirement.
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, which are marked with †
Commercial and Business Services
Commercial & Procurement – Business & Public Health
County Hall, Taunton
SERVICE MANAGER - PROCUREMENT
37 hours per week
Salary: £39,177 per annum
Job Ref No: 10211R/SR
The Commercial and Procurement Team is looking for an ambitious individual to work closely with
stakeholders across the Council and to help promote increased collaboration between Council services
and more widely across the public sector with the effect of supporting the Council’s priorities and vision.
You will provide procurement and commercial expertise and have a focus on strong relationship
management whilst managing procurement category projects from the initial commissioning intention
discussion through to the award stage. You will also be required to bring challenge and new thinking to
the Team and the wider organisation to help shape the future. In addition to you being a procurement
professional this role will ensure procurement are support strategic commissioning through long term
planning and strategic sourcing.
Whilst technical procurement skills are important to us, we are also looking for individuals able to
ensure procurement compliance and that can think commercially to develop different delivery models.
Therefore, the ideal candidates are those who are mentally agile and flexible, who bring innovation and
embrace change, are risk aware not risk averse but most importantly who are passionate about their
work and committed to continuous improvement. If that sounds like you then please get in touch with
Marie Stretch on telephone number 07775221297 or email [email protected] to have an
informal chat about this opportunity.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/service-manager-procurement/
Closing date: 8 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Interviews: On or after 19 May 2017
Commercial and Business Services
Strategic Change
County Hall, Taunton
BENEFITS ANALYST – INTERNAL
37 hours per week
Salary: £39,177 per annum
Job Ref No: 10300/AMB
If you are excited by the prospect of being at the centre of extensive organisational change with a
strong aptitude for finance and analytics, this role provides a challenging and rewarding blend of the
two.
The Benefits Analyst role is critical to our management of the Core Council Programme. It leads on the
analysis of benefit maturity and all aspects of benefits realisation, as well as the management of risk
within the Core Council Programme.
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Working within Business Change but closely aligned to service delivery, you will work as part of the
Programme Management Office, whilst directly adding value to services and customers. With strong
stakeholder management and interpersonal skills to achieve buy-in at all levels and embed sustainable
change, you will be highly analytical and confident in applying a data led approach with a focus on
benefit delivery.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Louise Day (01823 359069 / 07825054643).
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/internal
Closing date: 27 April 2017 at 5.00pm
Operations Adults and Health
Project Team
Location is Negotiable
LOCALITY LEAD/PRACTICE LEAD – LEARNING DISABILITY PROJECT - INTERNAL
Full and part time applications can be considered
Salary: £32,486 - £36,379 pro rata
Job Ref No: 10306/SR
Secondment Opportunity for 1 Year – Please discuss with your Line Manager in the first instance.
A social work or equivalent qualification will be required for this role.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/locality-leadpractice-lead-learning-disability-projectinternal/?route=internal
SOCIAL CARE WORKER – LEARNING DISABILITY PROJECT - INTERNAL
Full and part time applications can be considered
Salary: £28,485 - £32,486 pro rata
Job Ref No: 10308/SR
Secondment Opportunity for 1 Year – Please discuss with your Line Manager in the first instance.
There are several vacancies available and as well as opportunities for qualified and unqualified Social
Workers, there will also be opportunities for applicants not currently in a social care role and without a
social care qualification for the right applicant.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/social-care-worker-learning-disability-projectinternal/?route=internal
Are you passionate and aspirational about working with people with learning disabilities?
Are you:
 Committed to supporting individual’s to strengthen and maximise their independence and
progression.
 100% committed to working in a person centred way?
 Positive and passionate about the ability of people with learning disabilities to choose how they
live their lives within their community, having their own front door and achieve real, paid,
employment?
 Able to work collaboratively with people with learning disabilities, the people who are important
to them, providers and communities to shape a different approach that delivers significant
change? Holding difficult conversations when needed?
 Able to work with pace and to deadlines?
 Looking for an opportunity to think creatively, try new ideas, learn and continually improve.
As part of the continuing drive to create a modern, person centred and sustainable social care system
we are adding pace into improving opportunities for people with learning disabilities. This includes
undertaking a number of adult social care reviews to ensure we are able to commission more
appropriate care and support leading to a wider development of care, support and housing options.
This work will focus on embedding a progression based model and community focused approaches to
enable people to be part of their communities and have access to the same opportunities as anyone
else. This will include moving away from traditional models of care, for example residential care, and
enabling people currently placed outside of Somerset to return where appropriate to do so.
You may or may not be currently working within adults or learning disabilities; the right values,
determination and desire to make a difference are more important.
The work will be time limited under the transformation project. The secondments are expected to last
for up to 12 months after which you would return to your current role. It has been agreed that
operational roles will be backfilled within the service.
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You will be essential to the system-wide redesign of the way we support people with learning
disabilities. You will be supported to lead the way by championing this approach with individuals, the
significant people in their lives, providers and colleagues. In return there will be ongoing support and
the real opportunity to shape the way we work.
There will be a project launch event on 24 April 12.30pm – 2pm in the Wyndham Room, County Hall,
Taunton TA1 4DY.
In the meantime for an informal conversation about these roles please contact Amanda Nally, Project
Lead on 07977402536 [email protected] or Stephen Miles, Senior Commissioning Officer on
07976 699233 or [email protected]
Closing date: 2 May 2017 at 5.00pm
Interviews: 11 May 2017
Operations Adults and Health
Mental Health Social Care
Posts are available within newly developed Mental Health Social Care Teams in Yeovil,
Bridgwater, Wells, Taunton and an AMHP Hub.
*†APPROVED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (AMHP)
37 hours per week (part time hours will be considered)
Salary: £32,486 - £36,379 per annum
Job Ref No: 10303/SR
Somerset County Council has several vacancies for Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) or
registered social workers, mental health nurses and occupational therapists to train as AMHPs within
the new Mental Health Social Care Service in Somerset. Full time or part time hours are available.
These are exciting opportunities to start or develop your career in a mental health setting.
In order to succeed in this role, you will need to use all your social work/social care skills to engage with
people in creative ways, to be a creative helper, to promote recovery and independence and to work
with people within their families and local communities. Strong social care values, flexibility, a ‘can do’
approach, high standards and the ability to work in a relational way using purposeful conversations will
be essential for this role.
In return, you will be working in a fast paced, supportive social care environment and will be managed
by social work team managers who are all experienced in mental health and are practising AMHPs.
Monthly supervision, an annual appraisal, and training and development will be provided to ensure you
have the knowledge, skills and support to undertake your role. As a new service, there are
opportunities to influence and shape mental health social care in Somerset and to test innovative
approaches. Central to our approach is actively reducing bureaucracy in order to release time for direct
work with people. The teams are co-located with community mental health and crisis teams and are
actively working to engage with local communities and community organisations. The service works
with adults with no upper age limit and young people transitioning to adult services.
Posts are available in all the locality teams in Wells, Yeovil, Taunton and Bridgwater and the AMHP
Hub where AMHPs focus on Mental Health Act work. Practising AMHPs are particularly encouraged to
apply.
The county of Somerset is an extremely attractive, reasonably priced and varied area to live and work;
famous for Cheddar cheese, Clarkes Village, Glastonbury Festival, Arthurian Legends and Wells, the
smallest city in England with a magnificent cathedral. With rural, urban and coastal areas, there are
wide open spaces for walking, outdoor activities such as rock climbing in Cheddar Gorge and all within
easy reach of Bristol and Bath.
To find out more about these posts, please contact the following team managers to arrange a
telephone conversation:
Kate Cleary, Bridgwater/West Somerset Locality Team - [email protected]
Mike Webster,Yeovil/South Somerset Locality Team – [email protected]
Michael French, Taunton Locality Team – [email protected]
Rebecca Owen, Wells/Mendip Locality Team – [email protected]
Dave Goodwin, AMHP Hub based in Taunton – [email protected]
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/approved-mental-health-professional-amhp/
Closing date: 8 May 2017 at 9.00 am
Interviews: Mid May 2017
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Operations Adults and Health
Mental Health Social Care
Social Work posts are available within newly developed Mental Health Social Care Teams in
Yeovil, Bridgwater, Wells, Taunton and an AMHP Hub.
Other registered professionals, such as Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists can
also apply.
*†MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
Various hours available
Salary: £28,485 - £32,486 per annum
Job Ref No: 10304/SR
Somerset County Council has several vacancies for registered social workers available within the new
Mental Health Social Care Service in Somerset and mental health nurses and occupational therapists
can also be considered for this role with full time or part time hours available. These are exciting
opportunities to start or develop your career in a mental health setting, with the potential to train as an
Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) if you are not already a practising AMHP.
In order to succeed in these roles, you will need to use all your social work/social care skills to engage
with people in creative ways, to be a creative helper, to promote recovery and independence and to
work with people within their families and local communities. Strong social care values, flexibility, a ‘can
do’ approach, high standards and the ability to work in a relational way using purposeful conversations
will be essential for these roles.
In return, you will be working in a fast paced, supportive social care environment and will be managed
by social work team managers who are all experienced in mental health and are practising AMHPs.
Monthly supervision, an annual appraisal, and training and development will be provided to ensure you
have the knowledge, skills and support to undertake your role. As a new service, there are
opportunities to influence and shape mental health social care in Somerset and to test innovative
approaches. Central to our approach is actively reducing bureaucracy in order to release time for direct
work with people. The teams are co-located with community mental health and crisis teams and are
actively working to engage with local communities and community organisations. The service works
with adults with no upper age limit and young people transitioning to adult services.
Posts are available in all the locality teams in Wells, Yeovil, Taunton and Bridgwater and the AMHP
Hub where AMHPs focus on Mental Health Act work. Some posts are suitable for newly qualified
social workers.
The county of Somerset is an extremely attractive, reasonably priced and varied area to live and work;
famous for Cheddar cheese, Clarkes Village, Glastonbury Festival, Arthurian Legends and Wells, the
smallest city in England with a magnificent cathedral. With rural, urban and coastal areas, there are
wide open spaces for walking, outdoor activities such as rock climbing in Cheddar Gorge and all within
easy reach of Bristol and Bath.
To find out more about these posts, please contact the following team managers to arrange a
telephone conversation:
Kate Cleary, Bridgwater/West Somerset Locality Team - [email protected]
Mike Webster,Yeovil/South Somerset Locality Team – [email protected]
Michael French, Taunton Locality Team – [email protected]
Rebecca Owen, Wells/Mendip Locality Team – [email protected]
Dave Goodwin, AMHP Hub based in Taunton – [email protected]
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-social-worker/
Closing date: 8 May 2017 at 9.00 am
Interviews: Mid May 2017
Somerset SENDIAS
Children's Services Operations
The Holway Centre, Taunton
*†INDEPENDENT SUPPORTER
37 hours per week
Salary: £17,772 - £20,138 per annum
Job Ref No: 10299/ST
This post is a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months.
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Independent Support is a national programme commissioned by the Department of Education through
the National Children’s Bureau to support parent carers, children and young people through the Special
Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) reforms within the Children and Families Act 2014.
Somerset SENDIAS Service provides impartial information, advice and support to parent carers and
young people (up to the age of 25) about matters relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
(SEND).
We are recruiting a full-time post on a one year contract to provide impartial individual support to parent
carers and young people with SEND who are requesting an Education, Health and Care (EHC)
Assessment or transferring from a Statement to an EHC Plan.
You will also carry out a development project to raise awareness of young people about the SEND
Reforms within the Children and Families Act 2014. This will involve making and developing links with
the Young People’s Participation Team within Somerset County Council, Careers South West, schools,
colleges, community groups and Children’s and Adult Services.
You will be based at the Holway Centre in Taunton but will be required to travel around the county
during working hours (between the hours of 8am-5pm). Some weekend and evening work may be
required.
Apply online https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/independent-supporter/
Closing date: 4 May 2016 at 5.00pm
Children’s Social Care
Beechtrees, Wellington
*†RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKER
30 hours per week
Salary: £17,772 – £20,138 pro rata, plus excellent benefits
Job Ref No: 10238R/JH
You will be paid an additional £1.56 per hour for each hour worked on Saturday and Sunday.
You will be paid £34.68 for each sleeping in
Would you like to work with children, offering empowerment to individuals with learning disabilities and
complex needs to participate in a range of everyday tasks and activities? If so, we’d love to hear from
you!
About us
As part of Children’s Social Care in Somerset our Residential Short Break service focuses on
promoting independence, social inclusion, choice and individual support.
About you
You have experience of working within a care setting and able to lead shifts. You enjoy working with a
variety of people. You should understand the importance of communicating with others and promoting
rights and choices. You will be providing support to individuals that require personal care, emotional
support, achieving daily tasks and meeting person centred goals. You will either hold a Level 3 Diploma
in Caring for Children and Young People, or be willing to work towards this.
To summarise, we need someone who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible, with experience in caring
services and able to plan and manage shifts. The ability to work flexibly on a rota basis which includes
evenings, some weekends and sleep-ins.
If you think that you have these qualities and are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear
from you. To discuss the role further please contact the Registered Manager, Steve Mullins on 01823
665787.
What we’ll offer in return
You will be working in a supportive, committed team who have a wealth of experience and
knowledge. You will receive regular supervision and have the opportunity to take part in further training
and development, including support in working towards your Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children
and Young People.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/residential-support-worker-2/
Closing date: 27 April 2017 at 5.00pm
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Children’s Social Care
Yeovil
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SENIOR BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANTS
37 hours per week
Salary: £16,491 - £17,772 per annum
Job Ref No: 10302/JH
Do you want to really make a difference by providing office based administration support to Social
Workers?
We’re looking for someone who is a team player, able to be proactive, use their initiative, a good allround communicator, customer focused and able to multi task.
You’ll be supporting a team of frontline Social Workers by providing proactive office based support
undertaking administrative tasks in a busy working environment. You will require an eye for detail and
be able to work in an organised way.
Face to face client contact is minimal, although there will be significant telephone contact with clients
and professionals so excellent communication skills are required.
The nature of the work is sensitive and highly confidential. You will be required to minute complex
meetings with families and professionals.
Strong IT skills are required in the use of Word, Outlook and accurate data entry on client systems.
Office experience is desirable. An aptitude to learn and really make a difference is vital to being a
success in this very rewarding role.
You will be supported with a full induction programme and on-going learning.
For an informal discussion please contact – Sara-Jane Hand (Business Support Supervisor) on 01935
463642.
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/senior-business-support-assistants/
Closing date: 27 April 2017 at 5.00pm
Finance and Performance
Legal Services
County Hall, Taunton
PARALEGAL/LEGAL SECRETARY x 3 (1 Permanent, 2 fixed term contract for 12 months)
37 hours per week
Salary: £16,491 - £17,772 per annum
Job Ref No: 10305/AMB
These positions provide interesting opportunities to combine a secretarial role with some basic legal
work, providing secretarial and administrative support to professional staff in the Council’s Social Care
team.
The duties include:
 Copy and audio typing
 Use of the computerised court bundling system to prepare documents for court
 Keeping case management database and billing systems accurate and up-to-date
 A wide range of clerical and secretarial tasks
 Taking instruction and preparation of court documents
These posts will offer you the chance to become fully involved in the work of the section. You will need
excellent organisation and communication skills and knowledge of Word and Excel, with fast, accurate
typing skills (60wpm+). You will also need the ability to work using your own initiative and to handle
conflicting priorities. A basic knowledge of the public law and procedures relating to children would be
advantageous.
Flexible working hours are operated at the manager’s discretion.
For an informal discussion please telephone Suzanne Keniston, Practice Manager on 01823 356229
Apply online at https://dasjobs.co.uk/job/paralegallegal-secretary/
Closing date: 3 May 2017 at 5.00pm
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Milford Playgroup, Milford Park, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4QD
MANAGER
31 hours (5 days a week, 6 hours a day plus 1 hour for meetings)
Permanent - Term Time Only
Salary: £11,488 - £11,894pa (depending on experience)
We are looking for a strong candidate to lead the playgroup through a period of improvement. You will
need to manage staff rotas; over see planning; check safety and risk assessments; support staff; lead
provision of EYFS; safeguarding; lead staff appraisals; and work with parents. You will be supported by
a dedicated team of staff and a committed deputy manager, who are enthusiastic in supporting
children’s learning. You will need good communication skills, be friendly and organised.
This is an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, ambitious person looking for a new challenge.
A full and relevant level 3 qualification in childcare or education such as an NQV or equivalent.
Ideally two years management experience
Please see the Person Specification for full requirements
An application form is available from Milford Infants’ School website www.milfordinf.somerset.sch.uk/
Please complete and return by email to [email protected] or post to the above
address.
Candidates are encouraged to visit our setting
Contact Natalie Phillips via email at [email protected] or by telephone on 01935 411325
after 18th April between 09:00am – 12:00pm
Chewton Mendip C.E. Primary School, Chewton Mendip, Radstock BA3 4LL
Tel. 01761 241465. E-mail: [email protected]
NOR. 144 aged 4 – 11
www.chewtonmendipschool.org.uk
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Monday to Friday 22 hours per week in total.
Grade 15 (£7.96 - £8.54 per hour)
Required from 1st September 2016 a Classroom Teaching Assistant for our mixed Year 4/5 Class. The
position is for one year in the first instance due to a possible re-structuring.
The person appointed will need to be caring and flexible, with a good level of literacy, numeracy and IT.
They will help promote high standards of learning and be committed to working as part of our whole
staff team.
Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils.
Visits welcomed. Application form and details preferably by e-mail (or A4 sae please) from Clare
Rice, Headteacher at the school.
Closing date: noon 4th May. Interviews week commencing 22nd May.
Inspire Collaborate Excel
The Redstart Learning Partnership, Redstart Road, Chard TA20 1SD
Tel: 01460 67457 Email: [email protected]
The Redstart learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of Primary Schools based
in Somerset. Our Trust has established an excellent reputation within its first 2 years
and we are now embarking on our next phase of development. As a result we are
able to offer new positions to join our team of committed professionals. Our organisation is people
centred and can provide excellent career opportunities for the right candidates.
PREMISES MANAGER
Full time (37hrs) term time only plus 2 additional weeks
Grade 9 – Full time equivalent salary £32,486 - £36,379 (Actual salary is pro-rata)
As a member of our Trust’s senior leadership team you will be experienced in leading and managing
team members. Your diverse role will include project managing new build and renovation projects;
preparing detailed bids and grant applications for building projects; managing the day to day and
planned maintenance of all of our schools sites; maximising the efficient and effective use of our
premises budget and line managing our premises personnel. This is a permanent position and can be
based in either Chard or Taunton.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
30hrs per week, term time only
Grade 11 – Full time equivalent salary £24,174 - £27,668 (Actual salary is pro-rata)
We are seeking to recruit a high calibre individual who will support our Trust Manager. To thrive in this
new and exciting role you will need excellent organisational and communication skills; to be flexible and
adaptable to meet the demands of the role; to work on your own initiative whilst working effectively
within a team. This high profile job will include networking with external agencies and representing the
Trust at numerous events. This is a permanent position based in Chard.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
25hrs per week, term time only
Grade 15 – Full time equivalent salary £15,375 - £16,491 (Actual salary is pro-rata)
Supporting our Business Director and Premises Manager you will provide a range of administrative
duties. Our friendly, supportive team would welcome someone who is both a team player and able to
work on their own initiative. No experience of school settings is required but strong administrative skills
and a willingness to learn new skills are essential. This is a permanent position and can be based in
either Chard or Taunton.
Closing date:
Midnight 1st May 2017
Interview date:
Tuesday 9th May 2017 & Wednesday 10th May 2017
Visits to the Trust are warmly welcomed. Please contact Beth Souster on 01460 260260 for further
information or to arrange a visit. Application packs are available on our website.
http://www.theredstartlearningpartnership.co.uk
Wells Community Learning Partnership
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01749 673516
Required for May 2017
COMMUNITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ADMINISTRATOR
(7.5 hours per week term time only)
The Headteachers of the 14 schools in the successful Wells Community Learning Partnership are
looking for a highly efficient administrator. The role will involve working with the Headteachers of the
schools in the partnership, in dealing with administrative matters. This post requires flexibility as there
will be busier and quieter times each term and the successful candidate should be available at times
during the day for meetings. Good keyboard and ICT skills, the ability to write agendas and produce
accurate minutes, as well as integrity and being able to maintain confidentiality are essential. The post
also offers the potential for additional administration roles within the CLP.
Salary: Grade 10 Point 32 – 37 (£27924 - £31846 pro rata)
Person specifications, job descriptions and an application forms are available via the contact
details above.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th May
Interview date: Week commencing 22nd May
Our Community learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Stiby Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 3EP
11-16 Academy, NOR 728
RETURN TO LEARN (R2L) SUPERVISOR
Grade 13 (£16,247 - £18,410 actual salary)
37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
Required to start as soon as possible, an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work as our Return
to Learn Supervisor working with high tariff behaviour students in our Return to Learn Base. You will
have experience of working with young people preferably in an education setting. You will be calm with
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the ability to be firm and patient and have excellent written, numeracy and oral communication skills.
You will have experience of and a qualification in counselling.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Interview date: Tuesday 9 May 2017
RETURN TO LEARN (R2L) ASSISTANT
Grade 14 (£12,107 - £13,047 actual salary)
32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Required to start in September 2017, an experienced and enthusiastic individual to work as a Return to
Learn Assistant working with high tariff behaviour students in our Return to Learn Base. You will have
experience of working with young people preferably in an education setting. You will be calm with the
ability to be firm and patient and have excellent written, numeracy and oral communication skills. You
will working under the direction of the Return to Learn Supervisor supporting and preparing these
students for their return to mainstream school.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 3 May 2017
Interview date: Tuesday 16 May 2017
To request an application pack for either of the above posts, please contact the Principal’s PA,
Mrs L Jeffreys, on 01935 446851 or via email at [email protected].
Alternatively you can download one from the school website www.westfieldacademy.co.uk
All applications should be posted to the above address or emailed to Mrs L Jeffreys and marked for the
attention of Mr C Hunt, Principal.
PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER
Up to £40,347 per annum
If quality of life is important to you, then living and working in Mendip is hard to beat. It has stunning
countryside, lively market towns such as historic Frome and Glastonbury, together with the vibrant and
historic city of Wells. If a faster pace of life is your preference then the cities of Bath and Bristol are on
the doorstep.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified planner who has operated at a senior level in a local
authority planning environment and is a member of the RTPI to deal with major development proposals
and support the Group Manager – Planning and Growth Services with the management and delivery of
a customer focused planning service.
You will need to demonstrate significant experience of working on major development proposals, an
extensive knowledge of planning policy, legislation and procedure, and an ability to manage individual
and team performance to achieve continuous improvements to service delivery.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ian Bowen on (01749) 341506.
Further details and an application pack can be obtained from our website
(www.mendip.gov.uk/vacancies) or by telephoning (0300) 303 8588.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 5 May 2017
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