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The job will involve standard duties of a healthcare assistant such as taking bloods and chronic disease management. There are a range of extra duties HCAs are able to undertake and additional experience will be an advantage particularly in respect of immunisations with training provided in other areas. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN A GP PRACTICE AND PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS.

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Hays Education is working in partnership with an Ofsted rated 'Good' school in Leicester who are looking for a Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a welcoming school community in a reputable, supportive multi-academy trust.

Your new role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with a teacher to provide teaching and learning support to pupils as well as supporting other associated activities in line with school policies and procedures. In this job, you will help to create a safe learning environment under the direct supervision of ateacher. Your new role will involve encouraging a high standard of behaviour, developing relationships with pupils and teachers and supporting the use of learning materials in the classroom.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this new job as a Learning Support Assistant you will have an NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent OR you will be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to working as a Learning Support Assistant. It is important that you have experience supporting teaching and learning in a classroom environment.You will need to have a good knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

What you'll get in return

• Supportive Community: Be a part of a welcoming school community within a growing multi-academy trust
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay which fairly reward your hard work
• Flexible Opportunities: Work around your schedule for a better work/life balance, without compromising on commitments
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LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT - Temporary 12 months contract30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.00pm with ½ hour lunch, for 39 weeks per year.Grade 3 points 5-6: £24,790 - £25,183 FTE. Actual salary £17,347
Humberstone Junior Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and hard working Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 1 : 1 support and general classroom based support.
The successful candidates:- Be able to support individual pupil(s) inside and outside the classroom to enable them to access an inclusive curriculum. Providing academic and emotional support. Have successful recent experience of working with children of this age. Be able to work calmly under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Training/experience in working with children with SEN expertise would also be desirable. Be a team player. In return we can offer you:- A commitment to CPD and leadership for all, through both the school and the trust network A strong team ethos and a commitment to staff wellbeing The chance to work in a unique learning environment, reflecting our commitment to creative learning The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and friendly team of staff If you would like to be our newest member of our friendly team we would love to hear from you. Applications should be made using the Trust application form provided through fast apply and candidates must be able to provide two relevant referees. We must draw your attention to the reference requirements for any positions within Educational Establishments. Applicants will need to supply two references. CV’s will not be accepted. Interview date: to be confirmed
Start Date: as soon as possibleAs part of the KCSIE guidelines, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT - Temporary 12 month contract30 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.00pm, with ½ hour lunch for 39 weeks per yearGrade 3 points 5-6: £24,790 - £25,183 FTE - actual salary £17,347Humberstone Infant Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and hard working Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide 1 : 1 support and general classroom based support.
The successful candidates:- Be able to support individual pupil(s) inside and outside the classroom to enable them to access an inclusive curriculum. Providing academic and emotional support. Have successful recent experience of working with children of this age. Be able to work calmly under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Training/experience in working with children with SEN expertise would also be desirable. Be a team player. In return we can offer you:- A commitment to CPD and leadership for all, through both the school and the trust network A strong team ethos and a commitment to staff wellbeing The chance to work in a unique learning environment, reflecting our commitment to creative learning The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and friendly team of staff If you would like to be our newest member of our friendly team we would love to hear from you. Applications should be made using the Trust application form provided through fast apply and candidates must be able to provide two relevant referees. We must draw your attention to the reference requirements for any positions within Educational Establishments. Applicants will need to supply two references. CV’s will not be accepted. Interview date: TBC
Start Date: As soon as possibleAs part of the KCSIE guidelines, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient Level 2 SEN Teaching Assistants with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team. You will be working 30 hours per week for 39 weeks (term time plus one week outside the school year). You will need to be committed to providing support to learners with a range of complex needs, be flexible in your approach and able to work as part of a team. Applicants should have good literacy and numeracy skills. Understanding and experience of using Makaton, PECs and sensory approaches would be advantageous but not essential. Please review the person specification for more details about the criteria.
Previous experience working with children with special needs is highly desirable as is an innovative and creative approach which ensures children and young people who have a range of special educational needs achieve the best possible learning outcomes. Ellesmere College is a large, aspirational special school located in the City of Leicester Ellesmere College provides education for up to 439 children and young people, from 4 to 19 years, with a range of moderate to complex learning difficulties. This is a very exciting time for Ellesmere College as we continue to expand from 2 sites to 3 sites. We have our Aylestone Meadows Site and our Knighton Fields Centre which will be completed by a new Post-16 centre in the near future. Our multi-sites enable us to provide bespoke educational opportunities for our Post-16 students and for our students with the most complex needs, in particular those with communication and interaction difficulties including complex autism. Ellesmere College:
Is a supportive and friendly environment committed to staff and student wellbeing. Offers a high quality professional development programme. Has a committed and enthusiastic staff and governor team. Is a school where partnerships with home and other agencies are seen as vital in supporting individual students to achieve their full potential. Is a place where excellence is the norm.Has a comprehensive wellbeing package including access to free counselling, physiotherapy, GPs, legal advice etc. Closing Date for Applications: 9.30am on Wednesday 4th December
Interview Dates: Friday 13th December How to Apply: Please apply using the online form and outline in the supporting statement section why you are the right person for this post. Please refer to the job description and person specification.

SEND Intervention Teaching Assistant Level 3. Temporary contract 12 monthsGrade 5 points 11-14: £27,711 - £30,060 FTE - actual salary £21,00732.5 hours per week, working 8.15 am - 3.45 pm, 39 weeks per yearHumberstone Junior Academy is seeking to appoint experienced, enthusiastic and hard-working SEND Intervention level 3 teaching assistants to in Key Stage 2.The successful candidate will:Be able to plan and prepare work independently to meet the needs of different groups of children. Have a proven track record of supporting children to make good or better progress Is able to support and motivate individual or groups of pupils Is able to participate in record keeping Foster positive professional relationshipsTraining / experience of working within Key Stage 2 is essentialIn return we can offer you:- A commitment to CPD and leadership for all, through both the school and the trust network A strong team ethos and a commitment to staff wellbeing A unique learning environment, reflecting our commitment to creative learning The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and friendly team of staff If you would like to be our newest member of our friendly team we would love to hear from you. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLYInterview date: To be confirmed
Start date: ASAP once pre-employment checks have been carried outApplications should be made clicking on the Fast Apply button. CV’s will not be acceptedAs part of the KCSIE guidelines, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Room 300, County Hall Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £27,717 - £30,066 per annum

Working Hours: 37

Contract Type: Fixed term until 30th November 2025

Closing Date: 17th November 2024

Interview Date(s): TBC

Do you enjoy a challenge?

Do you have a flair for taking complex instructions and making them appear simple?

About the Role

The Employee Service Centre (ESC) is looking to appoint an Improvement Assistant to support some exciting, high-impact projects over the next 12 months.

Forming part of East Midlands Shared Services (EMSS), the ESC is a dynamic and fast-paced service providing transactional Payroll and HR Administration services for our partners, Nottingham City Council & Leicestershire County Council, along with some external customers. Here at EMSS, no two days are the same, as there is always something new to dive into or focus on to make a difference!

Over the next 12 months, the ESC will be launching a new Ticket Management System & Support Portal along with a new look and feel to our manager self-service system (Oracle Fusion ERP). These projects are essential to the services we offer at EMSS as the pace here is fast - we process over 40,000 payments, produce over 3,000 contractual documents and handle upwards of 2,000 queries each and every month!

As an Improvement Assistant, you’ll play a key role in shaping the customer journey by writing and reviewing clear, engaging, and user-friendly guides for our new systems. You will collaborate with ESC teams to ensure that all guidance and instructions are accurate and accessible, often translating complex technical details into easy-to-understand and jargon-free solutions. This is a critical role in our service, ensuring a smooth customer experience where all users can confidently navigate their self-service options with ease.

If you have a creative touch and a talent for writing clear and concise instructions that truly make sense, then we would love to hear from you. Join us and help make a real difference to the customer experience at EMSS!

This post is currently a temporary contract to cover a secondment until the end of November 2025; however, the opportunity may become a permanent position.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have experience in writing creative and engaging content or a genuine flair for communication and language.
• Have experience in tailoring communication to a diverse set of stakeholders, ensuring the core message is clear and consistent.
• Have excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise a diverse workload with a proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.
• Have a strong understanding of customer service and care standards.
• Be competent in the use of ICT systems, including Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook) and have the ability to quickly learn and understand our Ticket Management and Oracle Fusion ERP systems.
• Be able to utilise continuous improvement methods and techniques to ensure that the customer journey is consistently improved.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Emma Sutton, Employee Service Centre Manager

Telephone: 0116 3052015

Email: emma.sutton@emss.org.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Short Stay School (South), Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA

Worker Category: Field Based Worker

Salary: £23.898 -£24.300 Pro Rota

Working Hours: 25 Hours per week either AM or Pm - 5 hours per day Term time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

Interview Date(s): W/c 2nd December 2024

About the Role

• To escort pupils in the minibuses to and from school, with due regard for their safety and secure travel at all times in accordance with the relevant policies, procedures and good practice whilst maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation
• To promote inclusion
• To provide support for the pupils in the classroom and ensuring that the pupil is fully included in learning
• To support the pupil across the curriculum, under the direction of the class-teacher and SENCO
• To prepare resources for teaching as directed by the class teacher
• To support the pupils in the playground, being mindful of their health and safety in relation to their Special Educational Needs and encouraging safe interactive play.
• Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards.
• To ready pupils for reintegration back in mainstream school.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post, you must have:

• GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
• Experience within a primary school
• Experience of working with the general public within a service provision environment
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups
• The ability to apply up to date legislation and practice in supporting inclusion for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
• The ability to work collaboratively with senior management, other staff, other agencies, and gain their confidence

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Craig Collins Interim Headteacher or Rachel Fisher Interim Deputy Headteacher

Telephone: 0116 275 9150

Email: craig.collins@leics.gov.uk or rachel.fisher@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

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Catherine Infant is a large four form entry school with a 60 place nursery and a 10 place designated specialist provision (DSP) for pupils with communication and interaction needs. The school is located in Belgrave serving a community with a range of cultures. The school predominantly includes pupils with EAL, some pupils with significant SEND needs and new arrivals to the country. It’s an exciting time to join the school as we are in the second phase of a new school build programme and will be moving into a state of the art school in spring 2025 (maber.co.uk/projects/catherine-infant-school/). This is an exciting opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic Level 3 TA/Cover Supervisor to join our teaching team. The successful candidate will be based in our large nursery full time and will support the teacher with the planning, teaching, learning and assessment. The successful candidate will be expected to cover classes in either EYFS/KS1 when short staffed.We are looking for applicants who: • will care deeply for our children and families and can contribute to the caring and nurturing ethos of the school • has a good level of education including GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 / C or equivalent • has at least a Level 3 TA qualification • has experience of work as a teaching assistant in a school • has a good understanding of the EYFS profile and the KS1 National Curriculum • has a passion for Early Years education and has a sound understanding of early childhood development • understands the principles of quality interactions and enabling environments in EYFS • can manage continuous provision, EYFS resources and ensure the learning environment reflects high standards of education • will ensure pupils make excellent progress, are well cared for and support them with their personal needs including self-care • is enthusiastic to develop their knowledge of our whole school teaching approaches such as Read Write Inc, Number Sense and “Talk for Writing” • are capable of taking responsibility for a class of up to 30 pupils, delivering planning left by the class teacher at short notice • are able to think quickly and are flexible • are forward thinking, energetic, enthusiastic and love teaching, are imaginative, creative and reliable, able to deliver an exciting and interesting curriculum • are a team player, willing to contribute and work collaboratively within a friendly team • are a reflective practitioner, ready to evaluate their own practice and keep up to date with new initiatives • can manage high expectations and standards of the school. What we can offer you: • an outstanding setting • excellent working facilities in an inspirational environment [brand new school] • opportunity to work with a dedicated and committed team of professionals • fantastic training/development/CPD opportunities in a friendly, supportive environment • a supportive network of Year group, Key stage and Senior leaders • delightful, well behaved children and supportive families What Ofsted say: “This is an exceptional school, where pupils are keen to learn.” “Pupils told us that they ‘work hard and think carefully’. Teachers plan interesting activities. Pupils are rightly proud of their work. The standard of pupils’ work in books is impressive.” “The teaching of reading is at the heart of this school… When asked what they enjoy most at school, pupils told me ‘reading’.” “Everyone expects pupils to behave well. Pupils respond eagerly; their behaviour is excellent.” “Parents and carers are supportive of the school. They say that their children are ‘happy and excited to come to school every day’. “Leaders and governors provide high quality staff training. Staff spoke warmly about how well leaders consider their wellbeing and workload. They said, ‘Leaders are constantly asking us what they can do to support us.’ Morale is high, and staff are proud of the difference that they make.”
Hours: 8.30am - 4.00pm, term time plus 5 disaggregated daysExpires:18th November 2024 9.00am Interview Date: 22 November 2024 Start Date: 2nd December or sooner Candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit the school. Please call the office to arrange an appointment. The school reserves the right to close this post early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

ELSA (Emotional Learning Support Assistant)​ Grade 6 - £25,188 FTE ​ Full time – 39 weeks per year - term time only​ At Thomas Estley we are proud of our inclusion ethos. We have a new exciting opportunity, and the college is looking to appoint an ELSA, their responsibility would include meeting with students to help them develop their emotional literacy. They would be expected to track and monitor the impact of their intervention on students as well as liaise with parents where appropriate. The closing date for this post is Monday 18th November 2024 at 9am.

Our mission is to Build Leadership and Character Together as part of a community of courage and commitment to success. We are part of a successful multi academy trust which provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary and secondary education in Leicestershire, and the lead school in TELA learning alliance. We collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive family community college that provides the best for, and expects the best from all students and staff, and we are well known locally for our warm family atmosphere, as well as our commitment to growing leadership at all levels for students and staff. We offer you: A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’ An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience. Ofsted, 2019: Leaders provide pupils with a curriculum that is rich in opportunities and experiences, including a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Leaders are passionate about ensuring that the school is inclusive for all. They work hard to make all pupils welcome. All teachers receive professional development that balances their individual needs with those of the school. Teachers who are still relatively new to the profession feel well supported, both with their teaching and their pastoral responsibilities. Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals who value diversity and equality, across a range of different religions and cultures. In the words of one parent, ‘My child is happy and maturing well, with kindness and tolerance.’ Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and value the help and support they receive from staff. The trust’s mission of ‘building leadership and character together’ is clearly evident throughout all years.

Salary: LCC Grade 4 (Point 19-22) 32.5 hours per week M-F, 39 weeks per year. Actual salary £25,034–£27,097 , pay award pending. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, qualified, experienced and enthusiastic SEN HLTA to work to join our school at a time of significant change, giving them the chance to really make a difference!Elmbrook School was recently known as Leicester City Primary PRU. From autumn term 2024, our name changed as we will now be admitting pupils to our school on a permanent basis, through EHCP specialist provision places. We will continue to provide AP places to schools across Leicester City through referral via the SEMH team and PRU places to any permanently excluded children. We are extremely proud of our school. We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child can feel cared for and supported to begin to love education again. Many children come to us having become disengaged, and families feel let down. We re-build those relationships. Another significant change is that we moved into our new premises during the summer, ahead of the autumn term. For a long time, we have been in premises that have been too small not been fit for purpose. We are really excited to see the impact of our new, modern environment where every detail has been carefully considered to balance the need for high quality academic learning alongside our nurture curriculum. We will have fantastic facilities and wish to be able to maximise their use; for ourselves and the community. We can offer the successful candidate a place within a welcoming and supportive team. We are a school that believes in the power of CPD. A robust staff wellbeing offer is in place; including a wellbeing day every year, and the offer of Hep B vaccinations for staff.Most importantly of all, we are seeking applicants who are willing to belong to the Elmbrook School community. It is important that the successful candidate sees themselves as an integral part of the school supporting children and families as well as the staff body. We provide a holistic package for our children, and every member of staff is part of that. Please feel free to get in touch if you wish to discuss any elements of the role or have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! Closing date for applications: Friday 15th November 2024 Interviews: w/c Monday 18th November 2024. Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.Elmbrook School is looking to appoint a qualified SEN HLTA Teaching Assistant to join their team.Closing Date :- 15th November 2024 Interviews : w/c 18th November 2024

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Lutterworth Library, George Street, Lutterworth, LE17 4ED

Worker Category: Fixed Location

Salary: £25,188 - £25,590 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st December 2024

Interview Date(s): 18th December 2024

Do you have a commitment to customer focused service by placing the customer at the heart of every aspect of your work?

Leicestershire Library Service are seeking applications for a Mobile Library Driver/ Assistant. This is a permanent full-time position of 37 hours per week based at Lutterworth Library.

About the Role

The successful applicant will deliver valuable library services to communities across Leicestershire. This role involves both driving a mobile library vehicle and delivering excellent customer service at the different mobile stops.

The position involves driving predetermined routes in mostly rural villages across Leicestershire, including visits to schools, nurseries and pre-schools and regular village/town locations keeping to a set timetable.

You will be delivering a library service from the vehicle and responding to customer queries.

The post holder will also require a current valid driving license to drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes. A driver Certificate of Professional Competence is desirable but not essential as training can be given. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About You

• Competent and confident with driving large vehicles in both urban and rural settings. A C1 entitlement to drive vehicles up to 7.5t is necessary to drive our Mobile Libraries
• Able to create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers
• Confident in using IT (training will be given on specific library systems)
• Excellent at multi-tasking, efficient, happy to work under pressure & confident with working alone on a Mobile Library
• Passionate about what public libraries offer, and able to promote our services
• Library experience is desirable, but we also welcome candidates who have demonstrated exceptional customer service elsewhere

Please note library work can be physically demanding.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations.

We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Charlotte Richards Library Supervisor

Telephone: 0116 3054176

Email: charlotte.richards@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services, we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click ‘Apply Now’. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

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DC Personnel are recruiting for a Trainee Sales advisor to join an established company based in Leicester

This is a full time role with a permanent opportunity.

Hours:
8:00 – 16:30 Monday- Friday
40 hours paid weekly

Pay:
£11.44/hr


Responsibilities

Working with existing customers to maintain and build relationships

Maintaining a customer focused attitude

Provide exceptional customer service


Skills

Having a sales background is preferred

Excellent IT and communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload

Work well alone and within a team


How to apply?

Click ‘Apply’ now to send through your application. Alternatively, send your CV to phoebe@dcpersonnel.co.uk and we will be back in touch with you.

DC Personnel is acting as an Employment business in relation to this vacancy. Contact Information: - Name: Applications - Country: United Kingdom - Email: VPE17B9C2C.1207@vacancyposter.com - Phone: 01162 430 540