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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:04:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Home Improvement Agency Customer Services Officer (Temporary until 31 March 2012) ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Urban Regeneration & Housing Pay:  Hours:25.50 hours Closing Date:03/02/2012 Details:We are seeking an experienced  Customer Services Officer to join our Home Improvement Agency team, dealing with a range of interventions which help vulnerable people remain living independently in their own homes.
	
The work will be varied and include data entry, general administrative duties and dealing with enquiries from the public and our partner organisations. 

You must have a flexible and committed attitude to work , with excellent customer care skills.

The post is funded until 31st March 2012

Hours 25.5 (7 hrs must be worked on Fridays. The remainder are flexible) ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Team Manager - Looked After Children, temporary for up to 12-months to cover maternity leave ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Children And Young People's Services Pay:  Hours:37 per week Closing Date:10/02/2012 Details:We are looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced social worker for the post of Team Manager Looked After Children's Team to cover for a period of maternity leave.  

The remit of the team is ultimately to safeguard and promote the welfare of looked after children in St Helens. The work involves court proceedings with an emphasis being on making permanent plans for children to improve their outcomes in the long term.  You will be responsible for supervising a group of skilled and committed social workers ensuring high quality planning and ensuring positive outcomes for looked after children. 
 
If you have three years post qualifying experience in a statutory Children's Services setting, excellent communication skills, experience of supervising qualified staff and the ability to work positively for children within a multi-agency framework, we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Julie Ellis, Service Manager on 01744 671181.

This post is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure and registration with the GSCC.

This Authority is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:33:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Cleaner ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Environmental Protection Pay:  Hours:20 hours per week Closing Date:10/02/2012 Details:A Mobile Cleaner is required to cover primarily for absent Cleaners at Schools and other buildings throughout the Borough. Duties include routine and periodic cleaning in Schools and routine cleaning in other buildings. All duties to be completed within Health & Safety regulations.

Applicants must have the ability to prioritise their work and have good communication skills as the successful candidate will be required to communicate with Head teachers, Site Managers, Caretakers, Cleaners and on some occasions the general public.

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and also in a team environment. 

Successful candidates will be expected to cover for absent Caretakers if Mobile Caretakers are unavailable, this will be paid at the appropriate rate of pay.

Flexibility is required to cover absences of Cleaning and School Crossing Patrol staff.

You will also be expected to complete basic paperwork.

Qualifications in Building Cleaning are desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will however be expected to undertake the relevant qualifications.

You must have a current full driving licence and own a car, for which mileage at the appropriate rop will be paid.  If an applicant cannot drive as they are precluded by disability applications are still welcome.
Applicants are asked to provide a statement as to how they will be in a position to alternatively meet the requirements to enable the duties to be carried out effectively and efficiently with reasonable adjustments.

This post is subject to Enhanced CRB disclosure.

For an informal chat contact Dave Stanley on 01744 674307 or Karen Hesketh on 01744 676721. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mobile Caretaker ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Environmental Protection Pay:  Hours:20 hours per week, between the hours 7.00am to 11.00am and 2.00pm to 6.00pm Closing Date:10/02/2012 Details:Mobile Caretaker are required to cover primarily for absent Caretakers at Schools and other buildings throughout the borough. The role consists of:

Opening and securing buildings
Some cleaning
Basic DIY 
General day to day duties at the request of the Head teacher/Site Manager, within Health & Safety regulations. 

Applicants must have the ability to prioritise their work and have good communication skills.  The successful candidate will be required to communicate with Head teachers, Site managers, Caretakers, Cleaners and on some occasions the general public.

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and also in a team environment. 

You will be expected to complete basic paperwork i.e. timesheets, stock control forms, Health & Safety inspection sheets, work request forms. 

Qualifications in Building Cleaning are desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will however be expected to undertake the relevant qualifications. 

Flexibility is required to cover absences of Cleaning and School Crossing Patrol staff.

Holidays must be taken during the school holiday periods.

You must have a current full driving licence and own a car, for which mileage at the appropriate rop will be paid.  If an applicant cannot drive as they are precluded by disability applications are still welcome.
Applicants are asked to provide a statement as to how they will be in a position to alternatively meet the requirements to enable the duties to be carried out effectively and efficiently with reasonable adjustments.

This post is subject to Enhanced CRB disclosure.

For an informal chat contact Karen Hesketh on 01744 676721 or Dave Stanley 01744 674307. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Teaching and Learning Consultant (Primary, Mathematics) - Temporary to Cover Maternity Leave until February 2013 ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Children And Young People's Services Pay:  Hours:37 per week Closing Date:10/02/2012 Details:We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to help schools to develop learning and teaching in mathematics.  You will work across the Local Authority delivering training and supporting schools identified as in need of further support.  You will have:
o	Excellent knowledge of teaching and learning strategies
o	Excellent knowledge of mathematics 
o	Excellent knowledge of how ICT can support and enhance learning
o	The ability to communicate, motivate and negotiate
o	The ability to think strategically and work flexibly to meet deadlines

The post will include:
o	Supporting both central and school based professional development for teachers 
o	Teaching/coaching in identified schools to help raise standards
o	Providing management advice for Subject Leaders and Senior Managers
o	Co-ordinating the sharing of good practice
o	The opportunity to work with a successful team
o	Support for your further professional development.

For an informal discussion please contact Paul Tomkow (Senior Adviser) on 01744 671037 

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share  this commitment.  

This post is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Golf Attendant/Seasonal Golf Attendant ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Urban Regeneration & Housing Pay:  Hours:Varied Closing Date:03/02/2012 Details:This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most progressive thinking, public sector leisure service providers in the UK. We aim to make sure that people living, working, learning or visiting St. Helens enjoy access to the very best sporting and leisure facilities. 

We are looking for three suitably experienced members of staff to work within the Urban Regeneration & Housing Department. The vacancies are for one permanent Golf Attendant based at Sherdley Park Golf Driving Range and two Seasonal Golf Attendants based at Sherdley Park Golf Course. (Cover may be required at either facility however).

You will be required to work the following hours although these may change according to the requirements of the service: -

Permanent vacancy: Monday 8.30am – 3.30pm.
                                    Tuesday 8.30am – 3.30pm.

Seasonal vacancies (for the 2012 Summer Season, which is expected to end in September 2012 subject to funding and review): -
 
Week One: Wed 1.00pm to 8.00pm, Thu 2.00pm to 8.00pm, Fri 2.00pm to 8.00pm
Week Two: Sat 6.00am to 1.00pm, Sun 6.00am to 1.00pm
Week Three: Sat 12.30pm to 8.00pm, Sun 12.30pm to 8.00pm

The skills required for these posts include the operation of a till for handling and control of cash, taking bookings, following oral and written instructions and keeping accurate records.  Responsibilities include supervision of the Golf Course/Driving Range customers, following Health and Safety procedures, security of cash and opening/closing of the buildings.

We are seeking people who enjoy delivering service excellence and can demonstrate an enthusiasm for continuous improvement and introducing new ideas. Ideally we are looking for people with experience of working in the Leisure Industry, who enjoy working as part of a team and have excellent communication skills with a good understanding of service delivery. 

You must be able to work within the Council’s procedures and without supervision, respond to customer/service problems, refer such problems to the appropriate person and be flexible enough to be available to cover holidays/ sickness as required.                                      

For an informal chat please contact the Duty Manager on 01744 817967. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Primary School Cook ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Environmental Protection Pay:  Hours:22.50 per week Closing Date:10/02/2012 Details:A vacancy exists at Mill Green Primary

The main duties of the post are :-

Controlling the day to day management of a primary school kitchen to the systems and standards as laid down by the Catering Division. Organising the work force, preparation, cooking and serving food to the highest possible standard, ordering supplies, controlling portion size, menu and product sampling. Maintaining records and making routine returns to the Catering Division including simple profit and loss account and time sheets.

For an application form, contact Kathryn Adamson on 01744 676632 or for an informal chat contact Glenda Cook on 01744 676722. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sustainable Transport Support Assistant ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Urban Regeneration & Housing Pay:  Hours:37 hours Closing Date:03/02/2012 Details:St Helens Council seeks an enthusiastic, committed and business minded individual to deliver sustainable transport projects with an economic spin.

Based within the Urban Regeneration and Housing Division of the Council the post holder will be part of the Transport Planning Team assisting in delivering sustainable transport measures within St.Helens.

 The post holder will work closely with the other partners within the Merseyside Transport Partnership delivering the Third Local Transport Plan for Merseyside and the Local Sustainable Transport Funding Key Component package. 

The post holder will require a good understanding of transport policy and be educated to degree level in a Planning, Engineering or Transport related discipline.

The post is funded through Local Sustainable Transport Funds secured by the Merseyside Transport Partnership and will be initially for a 2 year fixed term with the option of a third year should funds and project priorities permit. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Temporary Seasonal Assistant Gardener ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Environmental Protection Pay:  Hours:37 hours per week Closing Date:03/02/2012 Details:A number of Seasonal Temporary Gardeners are required for the forthcoming summer season, commencing in Feb/March 2012 and ending September 2012.

Duties will include hedge cutting, shrub pruning, weed spraying, strimming, driving, marking sports pitches etc. in Parks & Open Spaces, School Grounds, Housing Estates, Highway Verges and other sites in the borough of St Helens.

Applicants must have previous experience of amenity horticulture and will be recruited to one of the following grades (please indicate which grade you are applying for on your application form)

Temporary Assistant Gardener – SCP 8 to10 (£6.84 - £7.19 per hour)

It is essential for the Gardener post that applicants have a full driving licence. An NVQ Level 2 qualification in Amenity Horticulture is desirable.

The hours of work in the summer season (28th March to end of September 2012) will be 42 per week - 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 4.00pm Friday, you will be paid monthly for 37 hours per week and the extra 5 hours per week will be accrued to be paid at the end of the contract. The hours of work in the winter season (up to 27th March 2012) are 37 per week – 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:27:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Temporary Seasonal Gardener ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Environmental Protection Pay:  Hours:37 hours per week Closing Date:03/02/2012 Details:A number of Seasonal Temporary Gardeners are required for the forthcoming summer season, commencing in Feb/March 2012 and ending September 2012.

Duties will include hedge cutting, shrub pruning, weed spraying, strimming, driving, marking sports pitches etc. in Parks & Open Spaces, School Grounds, Housing Estates, Highway Verges and other sites in the borough of St Helens.

Applicants must have previous experience of amenity horticulture and will be recruited to one of the following grades (please indicate which grade you are applying for on your application form)

Seasonal Temporary Gardener – SCP 11 to 13 (£7.64 - £8.00 per hour)

It is essential for the Gardener post that applicants have a full driving licence. An NVQ Level 2 qualification in Amenity Horticulture is desirable.

Driving 5.5 tonne crew-cab vehicles and trailers is required for some posts for which a Category C1 + E driving license entitlement will be required.

The hours of work in the summer season (28th March to end of September 2012) will be 42 per week - 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am to 4.00pm Friday, you will be paid monthly for 37 hours per week and the extra 5 hours per week will be accrued to be paid at the end of the contract. The hours of work in the winter season (up to 27th March 2012) are 37 per week – 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Legal Officer ]]></title>
<link>https://secure.sthelens.net/website/cccvacancies.nsf/vacancies/58B77BA9DAA5A78680257987004E4B37?OpenDocument</link>
<description><![CDATA[Department:Chief Executives Pay:  Hours:37 per week Closing Date:03/02/2012 Details:We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team in the Legal Services Section.

In providing legal services to the Council’s client departments, the successful candidate will be dealing with a range of legal work across the wide spectrum of local authority functions.

The work will also include conduct of criminal and civil litigation; advocacy in the Magistrates’ and County Courts; attendance as the legal advisor at statutory panels, particularly in relation to education appeals.

If you are the successful candidate, you will have a flexible approach to problem solving, demonstrating sound judgment and the capability to deal with unexpected situations.  You will be organised, an excellent communicator and an effective team member.  In return, we offer an interesting but demanding role in a friendly and supportive environment.

For an Informal discussion please contact Jan Bakewell, Head of legal Sevices on 01744 673263 ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Senior Cleaner- Cowley High ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Environmental Protection Pay:  Hours:25 hours per week Closing Date:16/02/2012 Details:We are currently looking to appoint a Senior Cleaner who will be based at Cowley High School. The successful applicant will be required to manage a team of cleaners in their day to day routine, reallocating work to cleaners in the absence of colleagues and monitoring of cleaners areas.  You will also be required to train staff in the use of machinery.

Cleaning duties consist of general cleaning of all areas within the School eg. toilets, classrooms, corridors etc. Periodic work is also undertaken during school holidays which consists of a once yearly deep clean of all areas.

The ability to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues and pupils on site is essential, together with the ability to complete basic paperwork. 

Hours of work are 25 per week, 6:30am – 8:30am and 15:30pm – 18.30pm. Hours may vary during School holidays.

This post is subject to Enhanced CRB disclosure.

NVQ level 1 & 2 training in cleaning can be provided on site if the successful candidate doesn't already posses the qualification.

For an informal discussion please contact Dave Stanley on 01744 674307. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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