waterloo primary and nursery school

worthington street, ashton-under-lyne, OL7 9NA

teaching assistant level 2

Post Funded until: from 1st September 2008 until 31st August 2009 (fixed term due to falling roles)
Hours: 30 Hours per week

Work Pattern: Term time only
Please Quote Ref. No: SCH111S
Closing Date: 21st July 2008

The Governors of Waterloo Primary and Nursery school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 who is committed to continued professional development. The successful applicant will be working within KS1, taking up appointment from the 1st September 2008.

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dale grove primary centre

grange road south, hyde, SK14 5NU

cleaner

£6.17 per hour (Graded at:Manual Grade 1) - Hours: 20 hours per week

Work Pattern: all year round (4 hours per day)
Please Quote Ref. No: SCH213S
Closing Date: 23rd July 2008

We require a cleaner to work in the school as soon as possible. 
 
You will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the school.  
 
You will have responsibility for opening the school in the morning and securing the building in the evening. 
 
You will report to the Site Manager and the Head of Centre as required. 
 
Previous experience is preferred. 

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denton west end primary school

balmoral drive, denton, M34 2JX

ict technical manager

£16,536 to £18,430 per annum (Graded at:Scale 4) -

Please Quote Ref. No: SCH209S
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

We are looking for an experienced ICT Technician to work across our large and successful primary school. We aim to be a leading school within the area of ICT.  
 
Your role would include: 
* Managing ICT across the school 
* Trouble Shooting 
* Supporting teaching and learning  
* Training staff and parents 
* Supporting the school's data management system 
* Liasing with the School's ICT Coordinator  
* Sharing good practice 
 
If you are: 
* Passionate about technology 
* Willing to involve yourself in the life of the school 
* Well organised yet flexible 
* Hard-working and a good team player  
* Have high expectations  
 
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Mrs Calvert the School Business Manager. 

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neighbourhood and community services

project manager deprivation of liberty safeguards

Post Funded until: initially for 12 months, subject to funding
£28,172 to £30,598 per annum (Graded at:PO2) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: NC167
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

This is a jointly funded post with Primary Care Trust. You will be project managing an exciting new agenda in relation to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS). You will be ensuring that the Local Authority and its partner organisations are ready for full implementation of the Act in 2009. 
You should have good communication and organisational skills along experience of managing and delivering projects. We are looking for a dynamic person who is up to the challenge of working to a significant work plan and tight timescales, in partnership with a number of stakeholders.  
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure 

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For an informal discussion contact Trevor Thompson, Unit Business Manager on 0161-342-5252.

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services for children and young people

access and equality

classroom support assistant

Post Funded until: to 31st July 2009 (subject to funding)
£12,595 to £14,055 per annum (Graded at:SCP 10 to point 13) - Hours: 34 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.55 am to 3.40 pm
Please Quote Ref. No: CH680
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

Tameside Council Adult Learning provides learning opportunities for adults traditionally under-represented in learning. The Centres we operate are Learn@St Ann's, Learn@Union Street and Know IT All Learning Centre, and we also provide learning opportunities in libraries and community venues around the Borough.  
 
We already have a reputation for delivering learning opportunities that meet high quality standards and we wish to maintain and develop this with recruitment to the following posts. 
 
You will be based at our Learn@ Union Street centre to assist teaching staff in delivery of courses to adult learners with a learning disability/difficulty. Work may be carried out in the classroom, outside the main teaching area and in the community. 
 
Previous experience of working with young people and adults with learning difficulties/disabilities would be an advantage. 
 
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure 

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For an informal discussion contact Jean Quinn, Education Officer on 0161 342 2190.

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services for children and young people

access and equality

student services officer

Post Funded until: to 31st July2009 (subject to funding)
£18,907 to £20,736 per annum (Graded at:Scale 5) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: CH679
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

Tameside Council Adult Learning provides learning opportunities for adults traditionally under-represented in learning. The Centres we operate are Learn@St Ann's, Learn@Union Street and Know IT All Learning Centre, and we also provide learning opportunities in libraries and community venues around the Borough.  
 
We already have a reputation for delivering learning opportunities that meet high quality standards and we wish to maintain and develop this with recruitment to the following posts. 
 
We are looking to recruit a well-qualified and experienced Student Services Officer. Our current Student Services Officer has successfully set up an effective student support services for our learners. This includes offering impartial information and advice to learners as they are approaching the end of their course at their place of learning. Student Services also offers one to one interviews to learners requesting them. We need o add to our team as the number of learners learning with us and the number of venues we use increases. You will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public, able to motivate people and organise work on your own initiative. Flexible working hours may be required as some of our venues are open in the evenings and on Saturdays. 
 
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure. 

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For an informal discussion contact Jean Quinn, Education Officer on 0161 342 2190.

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services for children and young people

access and equality

curriculum deliverers (x4)

Post Funded until: until 31st July 2009 (subject to funding)
£18,907 to £20,736 per annum (Graded at:Scale 5) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Work Pattern: some evenings and weekends required
Please Quote Ref. No: CH678
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

Tameside Council Adult Learning provides learning opportunities for adults traditionally under-represented in learning. The Centres we operate are Learn@St Ann's, Learn@Union Street and Know IT All Learning Centre, and we also provide learning opportunities in libraries and community venues around the Borough.  
 
We already have a reputation for delivering learning opportunities that meet high quality standards and we wish to maintain and develop this with recruitment to the following posts. 
 
We are now looking to recruit to four fixed term contracts for Curriculum Deliverers to deliver the following 
 
Post 1 - Curriculum Deliverer to deliver primarily PC technician qualifications such as iPro, Comptia A+, Cisco CCNA within our service, along with Clait and ECDL.  
 
Post 2 - Skills for Life - Numeracy Specialism, to work within our skills for life and family learning provision delivering numeracy courses to adult learners across the borough.  
 
Post 3/4- Skills for Life Family Learning Specialism to expand the delivery of courses in family literacy, language and numeracy along with wider family learning in schools and children's centres across the borough 
 
For all the above posts you will be working across our centres, schools and community venues to deliver to learners, often those who may have experienced barriers to learning and are in need of extra support to assist them to achieve their learning goals. 
 
Flexible working hours will be required as our centres are open in the evenings. 
 
You will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, able to motivate people and organise work on your own initiative. 
 
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure. 
 
To apply for any of the above posts please quote Ref No CH678 (please state on application form which post/s you are interested in)

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For an informal discussion contact Karen Renshaw, Curriculum Manager on 0161 343 8889.

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neighbourhood and community services

adult services

planning and commissioning officer

£28,919 to £31,606 per annum (Graded at:SCP 36-39) - Hours: 36 Hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: NC156
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

We are seeking two Planning and Commissioning Officers to join the newly formed Joint Commissioning and Performance Management Team. There is an established history of joint working in Tameside between the Council and all Health Partners. As Planning and Commissioning Officer you will have the opportunity to influence and build on the successful programme of joint commissioning between all partners in Tameside and Glossop.  
 
The Team has responsibility for the joint planning and procurement of social care services across Older People, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Disability Services. In addition the team is working with Housing Strategy and Supporting People to address the supported housing needs of a wide range of vulnerable people.  
 
The post may include joint working with other authorities in the North West to develop and implement cross-authority commissioning.  
 
You will carry out needs analysis, service planning, and tendering exercises and will contribute to the on-going development of a broad range of Commissioning Strategies. Close working will be required with a variety of stakeholders and service users to support the development of an evidence-based commissioning approach and to ensure that arrangements for service delivery match identified need.  
 
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, motivated person with experience of adult social care/health services and/or Supporting People/SP funded services with experience of contracting, commissioning or procurement.  
 
The ability to organise an individual workload whilst meeting tight deadlines is essential.  

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For an informal discussion contact Diane Barkley, Principal Housing Strategy Officer on 0161 342 3656.

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services for children and young people

children's social care

assistant residential child care worker

£10,523 to £11,262 per annum (Graded at:Scale 3) - Hours: 25hrs per week

Work Pattern: on a flexible working rota
Please Quote Ref. No: CH684
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

Do you consider yourself to be a caring enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge, is highly motivated and not easily discouraged? 
 
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR: 
 
A new Challenge? 
A change of environment? 
Opportunities for personal development? 
Have you had experience in childcare? 
 
We are looking for an Assistant Residential Child Care Worker, who will work as part of a team providing 24hr care within the Children's Residential Services for Looked After Children.  
 
SECTION 7 (2) (E) OF THE SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT APPLIES 
Applicants must be aged 21+ due to occupational requirements in line with The Care Standards Act 2000. 
 
Hours of work will include waking night shifts (for which there is one third Enhancement) and day shifts as part of a flexible working rota. 
 
You must be committed to a comprehensive Induction and Training Programme and will be expected to work towards achieving NVQ 3 in Caring for Children and Young People, if not already qualified to this level. 
 
Tameside aims to be a modern and equitable employer that recognises and encourages the potential of a diverse workforce and positively welcomes all applicants from any black and ethnic minority groups. 
 
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure prior to commencing work. 

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For an informal discussion contact Carolyn Wild / Linda Buckley on 0161 338 6975.

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economy and environment

engineering and environmental services

workplace health improvement officer

Post Funded until: For 2 years subject to funding
£26,835 to £28,919 per annum (Graded at:PO1) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: EE173
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated person to co-ordinate a Workplace Health Improvement Programme. This programme will engage with businesses to promote local health improvement initiatives to employees, with the aim of reducing health inequalities and improving the health of the local population. 
 
You will be responsible for: 
 
> Initiating and delivering the project. 
> Liaising with key agencies. 
> Engaging with the public and local businesses. 
> Completing the project evaluation. 
 
You will have: 
 
> Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills. 
> Experience of working with the public and a wide range of professionals. 
> A knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the determinants of health and key public health messages. 
 
This is an innovative programme with a new delivery approach that will aim to provide a successful framework on which to build further joint working in the future. The programme provides an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in Tameside. 

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For an informal discussion contact Debbie Bishop or Sharon Smith on 0161-342-3358 or 0161-342-2277.

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neighbourhood and community services

financial services

finance assistant

£15,153 to £18,430 per annum (Graded at:Scale 3/4) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: NC163
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated computer literate person with excellent communication skills to join the Adult Services (Finance) Team based in Tameside Council Offices. 
 
The position provides an excellent opportunity for the post holder to carry out a wide and varied range of tasks associated with customers receiving care services in the community. There will be an opportunity for personal development within the requirements of the post. 
 
Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working in a financial environment and possess good G.C.S.E results, particularly in English and Maths or equivalent. You will need to demonstrate experience of working with the public in a customer focused setting.  
 
You should be self-motivated, flexible, and numerate and possess excellent communication skills both written and oral. The ability to work on a number of tasks under pressure and to strict deadlines is essential, as would be the ability to work as part of a team member or on an individual basis.  
 
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure 

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For an informal discussion contact Lisa Hodgkinson on 0161 342 4075.

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services for children and young people

primary school catering

dining centre supervisor

£6.24 per hour (Graded at:Grade 2-M) - Hours: 12½ hours per week

Work Pattern: term time only
Please Quote Ref. No: CH681
Closing Date: 25th July 2008

St. Stephens CE Primary School, Audenshaw require a Dining Centre Supervisor to work 12 ½ hours per week, normally Monday to Friday each week. This unit serves approximately 95 meals a day. You must be full of enthusiasm, self-motivated, and have the ability to use your initiative. 
 
A knowledge of basic catering practices is essential to undertake the role. 
 
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure 

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dowson primary school

marlborough road, hyde, SK145HU

before and after school club assistant co-ordinator

£10,523 to £12,798 per annum (Graded at:APT & C Pts 14-21) - Hours: 25hrs per week

Please Quote Ref. No: SCH217S
Closing Date: 28th July 2008

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to assist in co-ordinating our Before and After School and Holiday Club. 
 
School holiday hours are to be arranged on a rota basis covering the hours from 7.15am to 6.15pm. Monday to Friday (includes all school holidays with the exception of Christmas) 
 
We are looking for someone with related childcare provision experience, who can be flexible in their working arrangements. You will be joining our school at a very exciting time. We are starting our Before and After School and Holiday provision in September 2008.  
 
There may be an opportunity later in the year to be involved in the setting up of Wrap around and Sessional Care in our Foundation Stage Unit 
 
Dowson is a large friendly, happy school with a good ethos and strong relationship between staff and pupils. 

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dowson primary school

marlborough road, hyde, SK14 5HU

before and after school club co-ordinator

£10,523 to £12,798 per annum (Graded at:APT & C Pts 14-21) - Hours: 25hrs per week

Please Quote Ref. No: SCH216(S
Closing Date: 28th July 2008

We are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to co-ordinate in our Before and After School and Holiday Club. 
 
School holiday hours are to be arranged on a rota basis covering the hours from 7.15am to 6.15pm. Monday to Friday (includes all school holidays with the exception of Christmas) 
 
We are looking for someone with related childcare provision experience, who can be flexible in their working arrangements. The successful candidate will be joining our school at a very exciting time. We are starting our Before and After School and Holiday provision in September 2008.  
 
There may be an opportunity later in the year to be involved in the setting up of Wrap around and Sessional Care in our Foundation Stage Unit 
 
Dowson is a large friendly, happy school with a good ethos and strong relationship between staff and pupils. 

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dowson primary school

marlborough road, hyde, SK14 5HU

teaching assistant level 2

£9,970 to £11,375 per annum (Graded at:APT&C 10-13) - Hours: 31½ hours per week

Work Pattern: Term time only
Please Quote Ref. No: SCH215S
Closing Date: 28th July 2008

A Teaching Assistant Level 2 is required to work in our new Foundation Stage Unit. Experience of working in an Early Years setting would be desirable. 
 
You will be joining our school at a very exciting time. It is the first year of Nursery Provision and our New Foundation Stage Unit will be completed in the Autumn term. 
 
Dowson is a large friendly, happy school with a good ethos and strong relationship between staff and pupils. 

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dowson primary school

marlborough road, hyde, SK14 5HU

teaching assistant level 2

£9,261 to £10,334 per annum (Graded at:Pts 10-13) - Hours: 25hrs per week

Please Quote Ref. No: SCH214(S
Closing Date: 28th July 2008

We are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in our Before and After School and Holiday Club. 
 
School holiday hours are to be arranged on a rota basis covering the hours from 7.15am to 6.15pm. Monday to Friday (includes all school holidays with the exception of Christmas) 
 
We are looking for someone with related childcare provision experience, who can be flexible in their working arrangements. The successful candidate will be joining our school at a very exciting time. We are starting our Before and After School and Holiday provision in September 2008.  
 
There may be an opportunity later in the year to be involved in the setting up of Wrap around and Sessional Care in our Foundation Stage Unit 
 
Dowson is a large friendly, happy school with a good ethos and strong relationship between staff and pupils. 

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neighbourhood and community services

carers development worker

£23,749 to £25,320 per annum - Hours: 36 hours per week

Work Pattern: full time
Please Quote Ref. No: NC168
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

We are looking for someone with experience of developing Carer Support Services.  
You must be able to provide support for carers of service users within Mental Health Services. A primary role will be to support and help with the implementation of the Carer Strategy.  
As part of your role you will maintain and strengthen existing Carer Groups and also develop new group. The ability to advocate and promote the carer voice within statutory services would be a key feature. Experience of working in a Health, Social Care or Voluntary Sector setting would be advantageous. 
Key skills required the above position would be: 
* A working knowledge of the Carers Act 
* Excellent communication and relationship skills  
* Have a commitment to improve the quality of services for all carers and service users 

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For an informal discussion contact Trevor Thompson on 0161 342 5241.

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services for children and young people

access and equality

early years worker (x2)

POST 1 36 hours (Fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave) (Hattersley) Scale 3/4 - £15,153 to £18,430 per annum) POST 2 27½ hours permanent post (Melandra) Scale 3/4 - £11,575 to £14,078 per annum (both posts working on a shi

Please Quote Ref. No: CH687
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

We are looking for 2 Early Years Workers to join our Hattersley and Melandra Children's Centres Teams. 
 
You will be committed to making a positive contribution to children and their families by working flexibly to provide quality services. 
 
Being able to work as part of a team is an essential part of this role as is being able to use own initiative. 
 
These posts will involve working with children and families in one of our three rooms within the day care setting. 
 
Early Years Workers must have an appropriate childcare qualification at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent. 
 
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure. 

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For an informal discussion contact Jean Howard on 0161 368 7722.

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economy and environment

facilities management unit

caretaker

£14,197 to £14,882 per annum (Graded at:Scale 2) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: EE175
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

We are looking to recruit a Caretaker at Ashton Library. Times of work will be 36 hours per week, split shifts starting from 6.00am. Experience of caretaking and cleaning is desirable with some knowledge of building maintenance and general repairs. 
 
We require a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to work as a team with the cleaner and respond to requests from library staff. 
 
Do you: -  
 
* Take pride in your work 
* Use your own initiative 
* Organise your own workload 
 
to maintain the high quality of Ashton Library. Ideally you will have experience in caretaking and cleaning and be committed to providing a high quality service. It is essential you are flexible, approachable and a team player.  
 
This post requires an enhanced CRB disclosure 

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For an informal discussion contact Peter Douthwaite on 0161-342 2726.

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people and performance

human resources

human resource advisors

£26,067 to £28,919 per annum (Graded at:SO2/PO1) - Hours: 36 hours per week

1 Permanent & 1 Fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave

Please Quote Ref. No: PP86
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

As an excellent Council Tameside is a great place to work and develop, where people can make the most of their talents, have their hard work rewarded and we are one of just a handful of local authorities to be rated four-star.  
 
We wish to recruit a HR Advisor to take on generalist roles providing support on a range of employment issues with the flexibility to work across the whole HR service, including schools. 
 
Ideally holding the CIPD qualification you will have previous experience of working within Human Resources and the ability to work proactively in developing strategies and solutions to manage complex employment issues. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have experience of supporting and driving forward organisational change.  
 
In return we will offer you competitive rates of pay, comprehensive induction, competency based supervision, coaching and training to ensure your continued professional development. You will be joining an experienced team with excellent peer support and an unwavering commitment to develop better outcomes for yourself and our customers.  

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For an informal discussion contact Tracy Brennand, Human Resource Manager on 0161 342 3279.

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people and performance

human resources

human resources manager

£30,598 to £37,543 per annum - Hours: 36 hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: PP87
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

Are you creative in providing solutions to people management issues? 
 
Have you the drive and self-motivation to lead on employment strategy innovations? 
 
Have you a passion for transforming what you do? 
 
If your answer to these questions is yes then you should be interested in joining our HR team that is nationally renowned as being a leader of best practice in the field of people management. 
 
Due to the promotion of the existing postholder an exciting opportunity to be HR Manager leading the Employment Strategy team has arisen.  
 
You will be responsible for leading a team of HR professionals in the provision of a strategic and advisory/consultancy service that develops and delivers employment related strategies and guidance on behalf of the council. You will also be responsible for providing a comprehensive Workforce Management Information Service.  
 
To be successful in this role you will need substantial and wide-ranging experience of providing strategic and complex HR services to a range of customers. You should also have a proven track record of supporting the management and implementation of change either within a HR setting or on behalf of and with customers. 
 
You must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to project manage the development of strategies and solutions to complex employment issues. 

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For an informal discussion contact Bernadette Wilde, Head of HR Strategy and Support on 0161-342-2925.

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enforcement and licensing section

safety & hygiene

environmental health officer

£21,412 to £28,919 per annum (Graded at:Scale 6/PO1) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Essential Car User Allowance

Please Quote Ref. No: EE171
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

Applications are invited from ambitious professionally qualified Environmental Health Officers able to deliver high quality services to agreed targets.  
 
A good communicator you will fully contribute to the development and delivery of a wide range of initiatives and be able to motivate team members to the same ends.  
 
You will be joining a progressive and leading Four Star Improving Strongly authority with IIP and Chartermark accreditation. In addition the Environmental Health Service has ISO 9002/2000 accreditation. We are part of Enforcement and Licensing Section. We are looking for a flexible and creative person who will tackle any new area of work with enthusiasm. 

View Job Description / Person Specification for environmental health officer(EE171).

For an informal discussion contact Sharon Smith, Team Leader on 0161 342 2277.

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services for children and young people

youth service

administration officers

£9,465 to £10,811 per annum (Graded at:Scale 2/3) - Hours: 24 Hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: CH688
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

As part of Services for Children and Young People, Tameside Youth Service is committed to offering young people quality activities and experiences as part of an 'excellent' Council. 
 
Would you, like to work as part of a team supporting young people to; Stay safe, Be healthy, Enjoy and achieve, and Make a positive contribution to their community enabling them to reach their full potential? 
 
The purpose of our service:- 
To work with young people aged 11-19 years to provide, develop and access quality educational projects, targeting areas of multiple deprivation. 
 
Each project will provide a safe space for young people to enjoy, achieve and actively participate, enabling them to become independent, positive members of their communities. 
 
Do you want to be involved? 
If so: we are looking for committed, enthusiastic and flexible part-time administration officers to join our organisation. 
 

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services for children and young people

youth service

administration officers

£7,887 to £9,009 per annum (Graded at:Scale 2-3) - Hours: 20 Hours per week

Please Quote Ref. No: CH689
Closing Date: 1st August 2008

As part of Services for Children and Young People, Tameside Youth Service is committed to offering young people quality activities and experiences as part of an 'excellent' Council. 
 
Would you, like to work as part of a team supporting young people to; Stay safe, Be healthy, Enjoy and achieve, and Make a positive contribution to their community enabling them to reach their full potential? 
 
The purpose of our service:- 
To work with young people aged 11-19 years to provide, develop and access quality educational projects, targeting areas of multiple deprivation. 
 
Each project will provide a safe space for young people to enjoy, achieve and actively participate, enabling them to become independent, positive members of their communities. 
 
Do you want to be involved? 
If so: we are looking for committed, enthusiastic and flexible part-time administration officers to join our organisation. 

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economy and environment

enforcement and licensing section

trading standards officer

£21,412 to £28,919 per annum (Graded at:Scale 6/PO1) - Hours: 36 hours per week

Essential Car User Allowance

Please Quote Ref. No: EE172
Closing Date: 11th August 2008

Applications are invited from ambitious professionally qualified Trading Standards Officers able to deliver high quality services to agreed targets.  
 
A good communicator you will fully contribute to the development and delivery of a wide range of initiatives and be able to motivate team members to the same ends. You will be joining a progressive and leading Four Star Improving Strongly authority with IIP and Chartermark accreditation. In addition the Trading Standards service has ISO 9002/2000 accreditation.  
 
We are part of Enforcement and Licensing Section. We are looking for a flexible and creative person who will tackle any new area of work with enthusiasm. 

View Job Description / Person Specification for trading standards officer(EE172).

For an informal discussion contact David Meakin, Trading Standards Manager on 0161 342 3481.

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services for children and young people

primary school catering

casual catering assistants

£6.15 per hour (Graded at:Manual Grade 1 - meals) - Hours: Casual

Work Pattern: Casual
Please Quote Ref. No: LL88
Closing Date: 31st August 2008

If you are looking for employment and would like to be part of a successful team at a school near you, we would like to hear from you.  
 
We urgently require casual catering assistants to work approximately 2 hours per day  
around the lunchtime period when required, to cover sickness and other staff shortages, within all areas of Tameside.  
 
Duties will include general cleaning and serving pupils. 
 
Experience is not necessary, as training will be given, providing an opportunity for future development. 

View Job Description / Person Specification for casual catering assistants(LL88).

For an informal discussion contact Catering Office on 0161-342 5362.

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neighbourhood and community services

learning disability service

casual learning disability support workers

£6.93 per hour - Hours: Casual Hours

per hour (pay award pending) Casual Posts available - Various Contracts Sleep - In duties as and when required paid at £31.91 per night.

Please Quote Ref. No: NC26
Closing Date: 21st November 2008

The Homemaker Unit provides 24-hour support to individuals living in their own homes. 
 
Learning Disability staff provides support to Service Users to develop skills in all housing related tasks, enabling individuals to live independently within their own homes, access local community services, education, and employment. Implementing Essential Lifestyle Plans.  
 
We are particularly interested in recruiting individuals who have previous knowledge, understanding and experience of work in a challenging environment with people who have complex needs.  
 
An intensive induction package and in house training program to NVQ Level 2 is provided. 
 
If you are highly motivated, flexible and able to work with a person centred approach, have excellent communication, literacy and numeric skills and are able to function as part of a team then we would like to hear from you.  
 
This post is subject to CRB check  
 
For an informal discussion, please contact Julie Buckley, assistant team manager 342 5101. 
 
Tameside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to adhere to this commitment. 

View Job Description / Person Specification for casual learning disability support workers(NC26).

For an informal discussion contact Julie Buckley, assistant team manager on 0161 342 5101.

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neighbourhood and community services

learning disability day service

casual activity support worker

£7.38 per hour (Graded at:scp 11) - Hours: Casual Hours

Work Pattern: Casual Hours as and when required
Please Quote Ref. No: NC32
Closing Date: 31st March 2009

We are looking for applicants to be part of a casual team of Activity Support Workers for Learning Disability Day Service. 
 
The post involves supporting adults with a learning disability to achieve person centered outcomes in a range of activities whilst attending the service. 
 
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, an understanding of the needs of people with a learning disability and the ability to work as part of a team are essential requirements. 
 
Holding a current valid drivers license is desirable. 
 
The post requires flexible working to cover evenings and weekends. 

View Job Description / Person Specification for casual activity support worker(NC32).

For an informal discussion contact Jill Cunningham or Dave Jackson on 0161 304 7259 or 0161 330 3720.

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economy and environment

road safety section

standby school crossing patrols

£6.25 per hour (Graded at:Manual Grade 2) - Hours: Casual Hours

plus retainer fee

Please Quote Ref. No: EE61A
Closing Date: 31st March 2009

To work during school term time as and when required, on a casual basis, covering for absences on School Crossing Points within easy reach of your home. The hours may vary dependant on the point that you cover but would generally be between 8.00 am - 9.15am and 3.00 pm - 3.50pm. We wish to recruit casual workers for school crossing patrol duties. Successful applicants will cover for existing School Crossing Patrols when they are absent and would have the opportunity to apply for permanent employment, as suitable points become available.  
 
The main duties are to stop traffic to enable school children to safely cross the road at approved crossing points during specified times. You will also be responsible for the safety of all persons who are crossing the road at the approved crossing point.  
 
You must be punctual, reliable, be able to work on your own initiative and enjoy working with children. You should be able to be contacted at very short notice and be available to cover duties at points close to your home.  
THIS POST IS CLASSIFIED BY THE COUNCIL AS HAVING SUBSTANTIAL ACCESS TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN. THEREFORE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD DISCLOSURE TO DISCLOSE ANY PREVIOUS CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS.

View Job Description / Person Specification for standby school crossing patrols(EE61A).

For an informal discussion contact Steve Dickinson on 0161 342 3909.

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neighbourhood and community services

sports development

casual sports coach

£6.50 per hour - Hours: Casual Hours

Hours will vary from 2 to 6 hours a week during evenings and weekends

Please Quote Ref. No: NC150
Closing Date: 31st March 2009

The Tameside Sports Development Unit delivers a range of evening and weekend community activity sessions throughout the year and we are looking for enthusiastic people to become casual sports coaches. These people must have experience in delivering activities to young people and hold a relevant National Governing Body Level 1 Sport Coaching or Leadership Qualification. 
 
The casual coaches will be required to deliver a range of activity sessions in community settings, including leisure centres and park facilities, and be able to undertake any necessary monitoring and evaluation of sessions. The ability to work and communicate with young people of varying age ranges and adults is important. The hours of the post will vary between 2 to 6 hours a week during evenings and weekends. 

View Job Description / Person Specification for casual sports coach(NC150).

For an informal discussion contact Steve Hampson on 0161 603 5268.

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new charter academy

various posts

Please Quote Ref. No: NC ACAD
Closing Date: 21st July 2008

The New Charter Academy will spend its first two years in the existing buildings of its predecessor schools and will move to a "State of the Art" £38 million building in September 2010. 
 
 
Cover Supervisors (General) and Cover Supervisors (Core Subjects) 
£15,153 to £22,845 FTE (pay award pending) 
(Post-holder required to work term time plus 5 days only, 34 hours per week) 
 
Working under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, the role will require the Cover Supervisors to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom.  
 
The ideal candidate will establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs by providing appropriate support. 
 
You must have good organisation and administration skills, as you will be responsible for keeping and updating records, contributing to reviews of systems as requested, and be able to produce worksheets for agreed activities and administer coursework. Excellent communication skills are also essential in order to maintain a flexible approach to staff, pupils and parents. 
 
So, if you believe that every pupil is entitled to high quality educational opportunities and that you can contribute positively to education at the New Charter Academy, this is an ideal challenge for you.  
 
(When applying please indicate whether you wish to apply for Core Subjects or General). 
 
 
Clerical Assistant 
£14,197 to £16,217 FTE (pay award pending) 
(Post-holder required to work term time only, 36 hours per week) 
 
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, self motivated and highly organised individual to provide the New Charter Academy with a comprehensive range of administrative support, and ensuring the continued success of this busy section. 
 
Reporting to the Office Manager as part of the administrative team, you will be expected to deal with a wide range of administrative tasks including invoices, telephone enquiries, collating of documentation, and basic finance procedures. IT literacy is important as you will be responsible for maintaining accurate computer records and be expected to produce reports.  
 
You must have good keyboard skills, along with experience of working as part of a team in a busy environment. Good communication skills are also essential in order to maintain a flexible approach to staff, pupils and parents. 
 
If you thrive in a fast paced environment and want to build on your experience, this is an ideal opportunity.  
 

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dance initiative greater manchester

other organisation

chair for board of trustees/marketing co-ordinator

Please Quote Ref. No: DIGM
Closing Date: 28th July 2008

CHAIR FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
 
Dance Initiative Greater Manchester is the central dance organisation for Greater Manchester. Working with artists and local communities, DiGM delivers a range of projects including the high profile international festival Urban Moves. 
 
The Chair would have a broad range of contacts and strong networking skills. The Chair will be required to positively advocate for the organisation and assist DiGM in achieving its ambitious plans for the future. 
 
Please send a CV and cover letter explaining what you can offer to the role. This is a voluntary position, although travel expenses will be reimbursed. 
 
Closing Date: 28th July 2008 
Selected candidates will be invited to an interview and observation of a Board Meeting on September 15th 2008. 
 
MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR 
 
One Year Contract initially 
Salary: £ 18199 pro rata 
Part-Time: 1 day per week/or freelance 
 
Dance Initiative Greater Manchester seeks a part time marketing co-ordinator to support the profiling of the organisation and dance activity across Greater Manchester. The successful applicant must have at least two years marketing experience, good communication and administrative skills. Knowledge of the dance sector is desirable. Applications from freelancers will be considered. 
 
Closing Date: 28th July 2008 
Interview Date: 16th September 2008 
A job description and application form is available from: 

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tameside citizens advice bureau

volunteer adviser

Please Quote Ref. No: CAB VOL
Closing Date: 8th September 2008

 
 
Passionate about injustice--.. 
Want to make a real difference? 
 
 
Joining the Tameside Citizens Advice Bureau team as a VOLUNTEER ADVISER helping to solve people's problems, might be for you. 
(NB - this is an unpaid job) 
 
You must be committed to fairness, justice and equity 
 
Why not come along to one of our next "TASTER" days here at the Bureau to hear all about volunteering for Tameside (simply send for an application pack and you will be given the date of the next Taster session) 
 
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people who are keen to work 
with us to train to become volunteer advisers. 
 
Tameside CAB provides-- 
FREE . CONFIDENTIAL . IMPARTIAL and INDEPENDENT  
Information; Advice; Advocacy and Representation to the public in Tameside. 
 
People's problems come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's benefits or health issues; debt or employment; listening to clients, gathering details, and researching information to help them to manage their problem can make a real difference to the lives of local people. 
 
To find out more about, 
* what is expected of you and 
* The training we provide. 
 
Contact: [on a no obligation basis] 
Nigel Morgan or Susan Riley, 9 George Street, Ashton u Lyne., OL6 6AQ 
Or telephone 0161 331 2919 [Leave your name and number and state you are interested in becoming a volunteer adviser].  
Information about Tameside CAB can be found on our website www.tamesidecab.org.uk  
 
---WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU--- 
 
Office Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9 - 5 
 
Tameside CAB provides-- 
FREE . CONFIDENTIAL . IMPARTIAL and INDEPENDENT  
Information; Advice; Advocacy and Representation.  

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