Are you looking for a role where you make a difference? Are you looking to be part of a flexible and supportive team? Do you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning, and are proactive and willing to help and support others? Are you looking to work in an organisation where you are valued and provided with an attractive benefits package? If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!We are currently looking for a Social Work Team Resource Officer to join our Business Support Team working in Permanence and Transition in Tiverton. Why come and work for Devon County Council?:Good rates of payFlexibility with working hours and agile working locationsExcellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisationExcellent employee discount scheme – ‘Devon Discounts’ and ‘VivUp’– Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!Cycle to Work SchemeExcellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunitiesPeninsula Pension scheme membership26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) – rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. (pro rata for PT staff)Employee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunities for promotion and progression within the organisationWhat skills & qualities we need from you?:Able to use a laptop (TEAMS/Outlook/Calendars/Microsoft Edge/Excel/Word). Basic Training will be provided.Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning and supporting your colleagues.Sense of humour.Some experience of note taking (typed) at meetings or willingness to learn the task.Good communication skills & the ability to build good working relationships with team members and wider colleagues.Ability to plan workload for the day and be adaptable when service needs might change.Ability to think on your feet and work with colleagues to resolve problems.Remain calm and resilient under pressure.What key tasks/responsibilities will the role involve (SWTRO):You will be using a laptop and various internal systems and Microsoft packages to conduct your role.You will be working in an ‘agile’ way – some home working and some office-based work.Drafting & responding to emails.Note taking at virtual TEAMS meetings (typed).Uploading/downloading evidence to/from internal systems.Inputting data into spreadsheet/word documents.Supporting a manager and group of Social Workers with social care documents & administration.Providing direct support to Service Managers/Team Managers.Supporting with health assessment paperwork.Supporting with completion of applications for passports & driving licences.Supporting arranging medical assessments.Supporting with arranging transport for children & families.Supporting with preparing paperwork for children in care and those moving on from care (care experienced).Are you interested by what you have seen above? Then do not delay! This is your opportunity to join a fun, vibrant and dynamic team. Click the apply button below NOW!Part of the application will include you having to type a supporting statement.  It is Important that you look at the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement and provide examples to show how you can demonstrate your skills and qualities!  The supporting statement will form a VITAL part of the selection process, including if you will be invited to formal interview stage!  Remember to sell yourself!Interviews will be held virtually via TEAMS (you will need access to a laptop/computer with webcam & microphone).If you would like to find out more about the role above please feel free to contact the following person for an informal discussion before applying:Name: Emma StrattonTelephone number: 01392 388486Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.  This role requires a DBS disclosure. 

We are looking to recruit a part time member of staff as part of an existing job share, to join our busy finance team. You will need to work well within a team and have excellent numerical and communication skills. Previous experience of working in a school and using accounting systems will be a significant advantage. You will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team of staff who offer amazing support, both in an academic and pastoral sense and are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, families and the wider community. Court Fields has been rated as a ‘Good’ school at a recent Ofsted inspection where ‘staff morale is high’ and ‘pupils enjoy good relationships with staff’. CV’s are not accepted, all applications should be made by completing the online application form via Eteach available at www.bep.ac/vacancies and include evidence of how you meet the specification for the role. Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 15th August 2024.Interviews may be carried out before the closing date for the right candidate so early application is advised.

Location: County Hall (Exeter) (Hybrid)Are you an operationally focused HR professional looking to fulfil your potential in a transforming and outcome focused team?If so a role in our newly formed Policy, Reward & Relations team could be for you. Giving you an opportunity to shape the future of the organisation by delivering first class, business focused HR solutions.We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced HR professional. Delivering against our People Strategy, you will play a critical role in delivering under the Voice and Belonging themes and working with colleagues to contribute to the wider People Strategy.The Senior HR Adviser will be responsible for leading the smooth and effective delivery of the service, working closely with the other Senior Adviser in the team to achieve required outcomes. This is a newly formed team with a need to make progress at pace, balancing business as usual and transformational activity.We are in a transitional period with a need to modernise our terms and conditions and policy approach and as a team we have high ambition to make a real impact across our workforce. The post holder will lead the transformation of our approach to policies, ensuring they align and reflect the organisations direction of travel and mindset. Working with and maintaining constructive relations with our trade union colleagues will also be a fundamental part of the role.The team have responsibility for essential business as usual activity including statutory reporting, such as Data Transparency and Gender Pay Gap reporting. It is important that these activities are delivered in an efficient and productive way.Who you areWe are looking for a highly skilled and experienced HR professional with a proven track record of delivering HR solutions and leading a high performing team. We are looking for candidates who;Are self-motivated and drivenCan work collaboratively across People & Culture to achieve desired outcomesBring attention to detail with the ability to analyse and effectively harness HR data, while always considering the use of technology to ensure efficiencyCan network successfully with a capacity to benchmark to support business case and decision makingHave strong negotiation and influencing skills to achieve successful outcomesHave strong written skills with an ability to communicate clearly and conciselyThink creatively, with the ability to turn ideas in to tangible outcomesYou will play an important role in shaping and enhancing our policy and relations approach to support the needs of the organisation and our people, to ensure they have a voice and supports our managers in leading high performing teams.  Our offer to youWorking for Devon County Council delivers all the benefits you would expect from a large employer including:Incremental pay increases within your gradeGenerous annual leave and other holiday entitlements along with flexible workingEntry into the Local Government Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscount schemesFind out more about Our Offer to You.For more information on our People Strategy. For an informal discussion please contact Gemma Vine, Head of Policy, Reward & Relations: Gemma.vine@devon.gov.ukInternal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to the Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.