Total 1,107 job vacancies in oldham ol1 2jh

Ref: 000344

Level 2 Teaching Assistant (to support children in our resource provision, The Hive, with SEMH needs)

Required to start January 2025

Grade 3, SCP 6-11 £23,893-£25,979 (full time full year equivalent)

Term time only, plus 5 days, 32.5 hours per week

Do you love seeing children learn and achieve?

Do you have a passion for education?

Are you enthusiastic, energetic, motivated and hard working?

If so, we are looking for you!

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with pupils with challenging or complex difficulties to assist them to overcome barriers to learning.
• Show resilience to work in a dynamic, trauma-informed environment, with pupils that have social, emotional, academic and mental health needs.
• Respect confidentiality of staff, pupils, families and visitors and not breach this trust.
• Be hard working and adaptable to change
• Be highly motivated and passionate about learning and developing their own continuing professional development.
• Enjoy being challenged.
• Be an excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors, outside agencies and the community.

We can offer you:

• An ambitious school where staff are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people.
• A commitment to your personal professional development.
• An opportunity to work with a friendly, hard working, dedicated and supportive team.

The school is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We encourage visits to the school; come and meet our community and learn more about us if you are interested in applying for this vacancy.

Please contact Mr Rob Hollingsworth, Head teacher on 0161 770 5460.

Please send completed applications to info@whitegateend.oldham.sch.uk

Closing Date: Handed in to school or e-mailed by noon on Wednesday 6th November 2024.

Interviews: Tuesday 12th November 2024.

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Ref: 000345

Northmoor Academy

8 hours 45 minutes per week, 38 weeks per year (190 days term time)

Scale 1, (SCP 2-4) - £22,366 - £23,114 (pro rata to hours worked)

Permanent Opportunity

Our Vision and Values:

The Harmony Trust has the highest aspirations for its pupils, parents and staff members. Our vision is to provide an excellent primary education so that every academy is a ‘GreatPlace2Learn.’ Our aim is to ensure that children at our academies enjoy the best education from the early years to the end of the primary stage. Parents are very important to achieving this vision and we aim to work in partnership with them to ensure that all our children achieve our motto: ‘Believe Achieve Succeed’. We believe that school should be a place where every child makes progress in a safe and supportive environment. We believe in the importance of children developing well-being and high self-esteem if they are to learn and do well.

We also believe in The Harmony Trust being a ‘GreatPlace2Work’ where staff are supported to thrive by a trust that is committed to learning and education. We have a great team of people working in our Academies. We aim to retain them by investing in professional development, offering opportunities to work across the Trust ensuring Harmony is a great place to work

Employment Opportunity:

The Board of Trustees wish to providean opportunity for an enthusiastic Midday Supervisor. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to become part of our school team. The post holder will be based at Northmoor Academy.

The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 15 schools. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of interacting with children
• Ability to work under supervision and as a member of a team
• Interpersonal skills to communicate well with children and to command attention
• Ability to be flexible and to work on own initiative within school guidelines
• Understanding of safeguarding and recognising the importance of ensuring a secure and safe environment for pupils

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence
• friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees,
• a commitment to high quality professional development,
• opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools and most importantly
• the chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment Policy.

A copy of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found HERE.

To apply, please follow the link HERE.

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Ref: 000343

The Governors at Holy Rosary are looking to appoint an experienced class teacher who is a committed, energetic and caring teacher to join a warm, enthusiastic team. If you would like to visit the school before you apply you will be very welcome. Please contact the office if you wish to visit. Successful applicants will be observed teaching prior to interview as part of the application process.

Salary: MPS-UPS

Hours: 32.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Start: Successful candidate would take up post on 6th January 2024, however a later start date can be accommodated should notice be required.

Experience: At least 2 years’ experience

Applicants should be:

• be committed to uphold the Catholic ethos of our school
• an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of teaching for a minimum of 3 years
• have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour
• is able to inspire and motivate by providing high quality teaching and learning experiences
• self-motivated and able to work cooperatively as part of a team

In return we can offer:

• friendly children who are keen to learn
• a welcoming and caring catholic ethos
• the opportunity to be part of a hard-working, supportive team
• the opportunity for career and professional development

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check and pre-employment check in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Applications should be completed on the application form attached and emailed to head@holyrosary.oldham.sch.uk

Closing Date: Noon on Monday 4th November 2024

Shortlisting: w/c Tuesday 5th November 2024

Interviews: Friday 15th November 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

• have high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour
• be an excellent Teacher with potential to develop further in the Trust
• lead by example, inspiring and motivating children and colleagues
• have a commitment to supporting & developing the learning of pupils with SEND
• support the Senior Trust Leader/Head of Inclusion Hubs in implementing the hub vision
• be committed to working partnership with all stakeholders including parents and external agencies

What the school offers its staff

• the opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence
• friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees,
• a commitment to high quality professional development,
• opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools and most importantly
• the chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A degree in a specialist subject teaching qualification- plus any other relevant qualifications
• Experience working with children
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning
• Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
• Be a reflective and resilient practitioner
• Have a commitment to inclusion;
• Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
• Have a commitment to the school’s ethos and vision
• Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
• Model professional standards across all areas of work.
• You are required to carry out the duties as set out in the relevant paragraphs of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document
• The post requires you to teach pupils in the age range 11 to 19 and with others outside that age range as required for transition and outreach work
• In carrying out these duties you will need to work in compliance with all Academy policies and procedures as set out by the Trust and Governing Body and the reasonable direction from colleagues with the relevant position of responsibility
• You will have the role of Form Tutor, even when a form has not been assigned to you, and may be asked to carry out some or all of those duties if required
• In addition you will continuously evaluate and review your role and propose improvements to this Job Description in the light of experience as part of the performance management process
• You will also be required to carry out any other additional duties as might reasonable required by the Principal
• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate

What the school offers its staff

• M1- UPS3, FTE £31,650- £49,084 per annum
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform

• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Location: Oldham  
Hours per Week: 16 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Adult Social Care

Learning Disability and Autism Team

Ref: 000342

Contract: Permanent,

Salary: £48,474 to £51,515 per annum (Grade 10)

Hours: 37 per week

Based: Spindles Shopping Centre

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024

Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC - Possibly Thursday 14th November 2024

Role Overview:

Working within the Learning Disability and Autism Social Work Team, you will be a key player in managing the team to drive forward best practice. You will be responsible for co-ordinating team activities and contributing to the strategic development of the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• To undertake a wide range of staff management activities, including recruitment , selection, inductions, sickness monitoring, H&S, Discipline and grievances
  
• To ensure work is allocated appropriately
  
• To appraise staff and ensure learning needs are identified and met
  
• Conduct formal and informal supervision if staff
  
• To promote required chances
  
• Collate information to present to senior management
  
• Develop and implement quality standards
  
• Deputise for the Service Manager when required
  
• Compile information and write reports as required

Key Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Be a registered Social Worker and hold a post qualifying award.
  
• Have 2 years experience within management/ leadership
  
• Knowledge of Learning Disability Services and best practice

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to register to the DBS Update Service to enable the Council to undertake rechecks throughout your employment. The cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement to the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment.

If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council

NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).

Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.

About Us:

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

The Council has a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels. You can view these Behaviours, along with staff benefits on our Greater.Jobs pages Working for Oldham

For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for an at risk employee, it can be pulled back at any point up to the post being formally offered to an external candidate or an internal candidate that is not at risk of redundancy.

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Work with clients who have suspected psychosis or who are presenting with a psychotic illness, undertake, formulation, assessments including risk and specialist assessments such as SCI-Panns and CAARMS. Plan Monitor and Review Care Packages

The posts are within teams across the Pennine Care footprint to the east of Manchester.There are five Early Intervention Teams all achieving ‘top performing’ at the National Clinical Audit of Psychosis (NCAP).The organisation has secured additional investment to expand the psychological therapies service to people 14-35, with an at-risk mental state (ARMS).



To participate in the provision of a high quality care. This will involve assessing, supporting, monitoring of the service users who are experiencing 1stepisode psychosis and those who are suspected of developing psychosis. It will involve you’re working in a variety of community settings; it will include your liaising and co working with other services both statutory and non-statutory. It will involve you’re working with carers and families of service users and will involve seeing service users families and carers in their own homes, clinics or in other environments such as hostels, supported living, prisons, residential and nursing homes.





The Early intervention Team works with people ages 14 -65 experiencing their 1stepisode of psychosis or with those who are at risk of developing a psychosis.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

The Principal Clinical Psychologist will lead the development of a culturally
competent Psychological Therapy Service for individuals at risk of mental states (ARMS) and those experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP). The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of psychological interventions within the Early Intervention Team.
The Principal Clinical Psychologist will provide specialist expertise in managing complex and challenging cases, service development, evaluation, and quality improvement to meet the unique needs of an ethnically diverse local population, facilitating increased uptake of psychological interventions and improved outcomes.The Principal Clinical Psychologist will play a crucial role in ensuring that the Early Intervention Service is responsive to the needs of the local community and delivers
high standards of care.

The Principal Clinical Psychologist will lead the development of a culturally
competent Psychological Therapy Service for individuals at risk of mental states (ARMS) and those experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP). The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of psychological interventions within the Early Intervention Team.

Please see job description for futher details of duties

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Please see Job description for detailed roles and resposibilities

The Principal Clinical Psychologist will lead the development of a culturally
competent Psychological Therapy Service for individuals at risk of mental states (ARMS) and those experiencing first episode psychosis (FEP). The post holder will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of psychological interventions within the Early Intervention Team.




This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role. The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is currently seeking a Care Assistant to provide care and support to a Service User with C2 spinal cord injury with a Tracheostomy and fully dependent on ventilation to breathe. The service user has full capacity and care will be provided in the Service user's own home.

We are recruiting for individuals with Excellent interpersonal skills, resiliency, and an eagerness to make a real difference in someone's life are all key to being successful in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for care professionals with an interest in specific complex conditions who want to develop their skills and knowledge whilst gaining experience.

In return you would become an essential part of his life and make an impact promoting their independence and daily life activities in the safest manner possible and become part of our existing care team in fulfilling this exciting role.

We are looking to employ carers who are passionate about giving the best care they can and promoting independence.

• Experience in care: Essential
• Driver: Essential - Able to drive a mobility van
• Job Title: Health Care Assistant
• Hourly Rate: £12.00 up to £18.50 (following probation and compliance period increase rate once clinical sign-off up [ tp £18.50ph)
• Starting pay Days shifts Monday to Friday £12ph weekdays & £15.50 weekends
• Starting pay Night shifts Monday to Friday £14ph weekdays & £16.50 weekends
• Package Location: Ripponden
• Shifts Available: 07:00 - 19:00 Days or 19:00 - 07:00 nights

Investing in our people is of the utmost importance to us. Harnessing potential, we want to improve your job satisfaction and endeavour to support your career aspirations with our training and development programme.

Main Responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant

• Support a client with a spinal injury, tracheostomy and ventilator
• Flexible in working both days and nights over a 4 weekly Rota period
• Moving and Handling
• Personal Care
• Prepping and cooking meals
• Supporting and maintaining all clinical needs
• Must be a driver
• Nonsmoking/vaping
• Enabling an active lifestyle
• Bowel management/care
• Physical jobs included, such as gardening, digging and long walk

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing Benefits:

• Full training support from our nursing team to up skill you in managing clinical needs
• Weekly pay and automatically enrolled into pension scheme
• Monthly Rota
• Opportunity to go on holiday abroad and go away in the UK
• Career progression with full support from management
• QCF training course offered with this role

Experience/Skills Required for this Health Care Assistant role:

• Minimum 1 years' experience in care
• Willingness to undertake training
• Effective communication skills (Fluent in English Language)
• Ability to handle clinical care in the community
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

#SHAK

Secondary School Cover Supervisors Oldham Immediate starts
Have you managed minimum groups of children aged between 11 - 16, for at least 40 days, in the last 24 months in any of the following?:- In a school/college or university classroom environment.- Any grassroots sports, i.e. football, rugby, hockey etc.- Girl guides, scouts etc- Community centres- Any other voluntary workIf the answer to any of the above is YES, we may have the perfect role for you!!.
Hays are working with several schools across the Wakefield region, who are looking for cover supervisors to manage classrooms, where the work has been set, so there is no expertise of subjects, no planning, preparation or marking required.
These roles are flexible to suit your needs therefore if you can work 5 days per week, this is great. However, if you can only work 1 or 2 days, this is perfect.
What you'll get in return
Competitive rates of pay.Holiday pay and pension contributions.You will receive a free CV which helps me achieve your long-term goals.Ongoing support from consultants with extensive educational knowledge.Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £250 in high street vouchers.

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Working Pattern

Shifts run 5 days per week rotating through a 5-week pattern covering Sunday to Friday inclusive. Team members must work 2 Sundays in every 5.

Mon to Fri shifts are 10.00 to 18.30, Sunday shift is 08.30 to 17.00

*It is essential that candidates can demonstrate a minimum of 1 years Paragon experience in either their current or recent role*

Are you passionate about optimising transport networks and ensuring the seamless delivery of goods in a fast-paced environment? At Best Food Logistics, we are looking for an experienced and driven Transport Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, refining, and implementing strategies to improve the efficiency of our transport operations. Your focus will be on enhancing the utilisation of our vehicle fleet, ensuring timely deliveries, and maximising operational efficiency across fresh, frozen, and ambient goods.

Working alongside our Operations Team, you will manage the day-to-day route planning for multiple distribution centres, ensuring our logistics run smoothly. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, solutions-driven environment and have a keen eye for detail, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The role operates on a five-day shift pattern across a five-week rotation, covering Sunday to Friday. You will be required to work two Sundays within every five-week period. Monday to Friday shifts run from 10:00 to 18:30, with the Sunday shift running from 08:30 to 17:00.

• You will oversee and adjust daily transport routes, ensuring deliveries run on time while maximising vehicle capacity and reducing wasted resources. Your goal will be to achieve delivery performance targets of over 92% while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence.

  A key part of your role will involve supporting the full re-planning process, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements. By analysing performance data, you will review planned routes against actual order volumes on a daily basis and make necessary adjustments to maintain high efficiency.

  Ensuring that all routes adhere to legal and business regulations will be essential, and you will take responsibility for balancing compliance with vehicle efficiency and service targets. You will also work closely with the Operations teams to develop transport solutions that address both short-term operational challenges and long-term strategic goals. This role will require a flexible, problem-solving mindset as you manage unexpected route changes or delivery issues on a daily basis.

It is essential that you have at least one year of experience using Paragon transport planning software, ideally in a current or recent role. You will need to take a highly organised, methodical approach to your work, paying close attention to detail throughout the planning process.

A strong command of IT skills, especially MS Excel, will be important, with the ability to analyse data and present clear, actionable insights. You will need excellent communication skills, as you will regularly liaise with teams and stakeholders, presenting information clearly and confidently.

Working to strict deadlines is a key part of the job, and you should be comfortable taking ownership of tasks and delivering them efficiently. You will also need to be a team player, building and maintaining strong working relationships within a small, close-knit team.

Place & Economic Growth

Public Protection Licensing Service

Ref: 000340

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23,114 - £23,893 per annum (Grade 2)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Based: Sir Robert Peacock House, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LA

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024

Interview Date: TBC.

Role Overview:

To provide support to the licensing team, covering the busy reception desk providing face support to customers covering the range of licensing functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and scrutinise applications made via the reception. Ensure applications are fully completed and all correct and relevant supporting documents are provided.
• To read and understand documents relating to applications which may include, but not limited to, driving licences, passports, motor insurance, logbooks and more.
• To ensure the correct payment has been made against any application taken or that payment information is provided to the customer at the time of submission.
• Answer queries and provide guidance and support to applicants, in line with adopted policies and legislation. Provide this information in person as and when required at the reception desk.
• Liaise with members of the public for the purpose of the role.
• Handle sensitive information pertaining to an individual’s right to work, criminality checks and more.

Key Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

• Experience of working in a busy administrative role working under extreme pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience of working with members of the public, and with other agencies, including a demonstratable understanding of the concept of customer care
• Ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with confrontational situations face to face and over the telephone.

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council

NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).

Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.

About Us:

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

The Council has a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels. You can view these Behaviours, along with staff benefits on our Greater.Jobs pages Working for Oldham

For details of how we use your data please see our Privacy Notice

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for an at risk employee, it can be pulled back at any point up to the post being formally offered to an external candidate or an internal candidate that is not at risk of redundancy.

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