Bristol City Council Jobs Bulletin - 10th June 2009

10th June 2009 These vacancies are open to other Job Seekers as well as existing employees of Bristol City Council unless otherwise stated. Closing date: Wednesday 24th June 2009 unless otherwise stated.

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At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Disability: Disabled job applicants, who meet all the essential criteria on the employee specification for each job applied for, are guaranteed an interview. Access requirements will be met at interview. Specific access needs make it difficult for some disabled applicants to meet the closing date for a vacancy. In these cases, they may request an extension of the closing date. If you are a disabled person and require an individual copy of this bulletin, it is available either on the Council website www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting us on telephone number 0117 922 4499. This bulletin is also available in large print or on computer disk. Flexible Working: All vacancies are considered suitable for flexible working options under our Work Life Balance Policy unless the advertisement states otherwise.

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To apply for vacancies in the following departments: Children’s, Young People and Services City Development Deputy Chief Executive Health and Social Care Neighbourhoods Resources Transformation Please contact us on: Telephone No: (0117) 92 24499 Fax No: (0117) 92 22705 Click on: www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs Visit: The City Jobshop, 38 College Green, Bristol Email: [email protected] EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Telephone No: (0117) 92 22868 / 22878 Fax No: (0117) 92 23493 Click on: www.bristol.gov.uk/jobs Visit: The City Jobshop, 38 College Green, Bristol Email: [email protected]

The City Council Employment Agency Placing people on a temporary basis exclusively within the City Council is what we do. If you need temporary Clerical, Word processing or Secretarial work with variety, good rates of pay and benefits call us now on (0117) 92 22868 / 22878 If you are a manager at Bristol City council who is looking for some extra Clerical, Word Processing or Secretarial support we can help. Better process, better value call us on our client line on 0117 922 2433. If you would like to advertise a job vacancy please contact the Advertising Administrator on 0117 92 24628.

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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION ..................................................................................... 5 Project Manager, Concerto Project ............................................................................... 5 CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & SERVICES................................................................... 5 Senior Administrative Assistant..................................................................................... 5 Service Director Education Strategy and Targeted Support ......................................... 6 SMSA ............................................................................................................................ 6 Business Support Office Administrator x2..................................................................... 6 Administrative Assistant ................................................................................................ 7 Senior Administrative Assistant..................................................................................... 8 Park Manager................................................................................................................ 8 CITY DEVELOPMENT...................................................................................................... 9 Estate Services Officer.................................................................................................. 9 DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE ........................................................................................ 10 Service Manager News and Media ............................................................................. 10 Service Manager Communications Solutions ............................................................. 11 Service Director Communications and Marketing ....................................................... 12 Policy Officer ............................................................................................................... 13 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ............................................................................................. 13 Domestic ..................................................................................................................... 13 Service Director Mental Health, Learning Difficulties and Disabled People................ 13 Service Director Putting People First .......................................................................... 14 NEIGHBOURHOODS ..................................................................................................... 14 Youth Offending Team Practitioner............................................................................. 14 Youth Offending Team Practitioner (Case Managemnt Team) ................................... 15 Youth Offending Team Practitionern (ISSP) ............................................................... 15 Supporting People Review Officer .............................................................................. 16 Training Officer x 2...................................................................................................... 16 Visitor Centre Assistant (Ashton Court Estate) x 2 ..................................................... 17 Tenant Participation Officer......................................................................................... 18 RESOURCES ................................................................................................................. 18 Customer Service Officer ............................................................................................ 18 Executive Member Policy Support Officer................................................................... 19 REMINDER OF LAST WEEK’S VACANCIES ................................................................ 19 Please note Bristol City Council accepts no responsibility for the following adverts:...... 22

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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION Project Manager, Concerto Project BG13: £34,976 - £37,555 Full time, fixed term 4 months Based at College Green Ref: 21536 Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council To put in place a suitable programme and project database system that meets the needs of BCC. As a minimum this system will need to store all key prog/proj information, provide a means of tracking progress, build a library of risks/issues/lessons learned and establish a repository of programme and project documentation. The project will be delivered in two parts - an investigative phase and then an implementation phase. This initial appointment is for the investigative phase and will include: •

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Establishing the 'user' needs - what are the essentials, desirable and 'nice to have' features relative to BCC users of a programme and project management database. Identifying whether Concerto meets these user requirements (in comparison to alternative software tools on the market). Identify what (if any) modifications need to be made to Concerto to make it fit for purpose and at what cost - i.e. are these realistic/achievable? Create a draft implementation plan including development work, pilots, training and roll out Put forward recommendations of how to progress this project. Provide a draft plan (inc. pilots, roll out and testing) and estimate costings for the chosen option.

CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & SERVICES Senior Administrative Assistant BG7: £16,991 - £18,937 pro rata Part time, fixed term 12 months Based at Shirehampton Ref: 21528 Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council We are looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant to the join the North Educational Psychology team based at the Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Penpole Lane, Shirehampton, Bristol. Educational Psychologists work to promote the achievement of all children and help schools promote the achievement and inclusion of children with special educational needs into mainstream schools. As a member of a busy and lively team you will need to be committed to and interested in this important work. 5

The main areas of responsibility will include the supervision and training of other administrative assistants, finance tasks (ordering and paying of invoices for supplies and services used) word processing, (routine and complex), database work, clerical/administrative tasks minute taking (shorthand) and telephone/reception duties. For informal enquiries about this position please contact Carolyn Saville, Business Administrator, on 0117 9031650.

Service Director Education Strategy and Targeted Support £81,098 - £89,205 Full time, permanent Based at the Council House Ref: 21530 We think alright is all wrong. We want nothing but the best for Bristol’s next generation. And that’s why we need people like you to drive improvements and achieve better outcomes for our children and young people. We are determined to make sure we never settle for second best. To find out more visit www.ambitiousbristol.co.uk or contact Julia Veall on 0121 644 5715, email: [email protected]

SMSA BG3: £12,299 - £12,592 (£6.39ph) pro rata Part time, permanent Based at St Philips Ref: 21533 Required to work 5 day per week, term time only. We are seeking to appoint an SMSA for 2 hours per day. You will prepare thekitchen for mealtimes, collect the meals from the adjoining nursery kitchen, serve dinners, supervise students and offer support for them feeding their babies, clear away including loading the dishwasher and ensure the kitchen is clean. There could be possibility of additional hours for basic administration tasks. Hours: 10 hours per week from 11.30-1.30pm daily This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure check.

Business Support Office Administrator x2 BG7: £16,941 - £18,882 Full time, fixed term up to 12 months Based at Horfield Ref: 21534 We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, well organised and self motivated individual to join our Business Support Team to provide administrative support to the Secondary Strategy Leader while the substantive post holder is on maternity leave.

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You will be working closely with the Strategy Leader and will be responsible for providing high quality effective support on a wide range of administrative and PA services. You will be line managed by the Business Support Team Leader (Secondary) and be part of a team of Business Support staff providing excellent administrative support to the Primary & Secondary School Improvement Teams. Priortising a heavy workload and dealing professionally with a range of internal and external contacts, including schools and governors, are key requirements. You will demonstrate: • a high degree of self motivation • the ability to use your initiative • excellent organisation skills • proven administrative skills • high levels of IT and software skills • the ability to work alone and as part of a Team • excellent PA skills – including minute taking and diary management • proven experience in finance processing • excellent interpersonal and communication skills If you would like to discuss this post please call Billy Forsythe, Learning, Achievement & Schools Business Support Manager on 0117 922 4773

Administrative Assistant BG6: £15,895 - £16,991 pro rata Part time, fixed term 12 months Based at Shirehampton Ref: 21539 Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the North Educational Psychology team based at the Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Penpole Lane, Shirehampton, Bristol. Educational Psychologists work to promote the achievement of all children and help schools promote the achievement and inclusion of children with special educational needs in mainstream schools. As a member of a busy and lively team you will need to be committed to and interested in this important work. The main areas of responsibility will include word processing, database work, clerical/administrative tasks, telephone/reception duties, (minute taking) shorthand and filing. For informal enquiries about this position please contact Carolye Saville, Business Administrator on 0117 903 1650.

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Senior Administrative Assistant BG7: £16,991 - £18,937 pro rata Part time, fixed term 12 months Based at Montpelier Ref: 21541 Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council 29.6 hours to be worked over 4 days (Tuesday to Friday) We are looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant to join the lively, dedicated, and professional team of Educational Psychologists and clerical staff who serve the East and Central area of Bristol. Educational Psychologists work to promote the achievement of all children and help schools and communities to improve the well-being and achievement of young people. As a member of a busy and lively team you will need to be committed to and interested in the sensitive work of the Psychology Service. The main areas of responsibility include : - Prioritising and management of work within the administrative team; - Finance tasks; - Shorthand (Minute taking); - Data and information management; - Supervision and induction of other administrative assistants; - Communicating by telephone and providing appropriate initial assistance for families, schools and other professionals. For informal enquiries about this position please contact Carolyn Saville, Business Administrator, on 0117 9031650.

Park Manager BG13: £34,079 - £37,665 pro rata Part time, fixed term until March 2010 Based at Knowle Ref: 21542 Open to secondments This is a unique opportunity to gain management experience through a job sharing arrangement with the current Park Manager. We are looking for someone to help take a lead role in overseeing an out-of-school education programme for young people aged 11-16, in addition to a wide range of diverse site roles, including: - Implementing a commitment to inclusion through the centre's mission to attract thewhole community 0-100+ - Facility management of a 70,000sq ft multi use building and a 12 acre site - Managing a core team of around 40 staff 8

- Responsibility for income generation and a complex business operation with a turnover in excess of f1 million - Design and delivery of alternative curriculum programmes for secondary age students - Partnership working with other providers to deliver 16-18 and adult learning programmes - Working with schools to develop opportunities for job related learning pathways and extended schools opportunities - Involvement in building an integrated multi sector locality youth work curriculum - Partnership development with statutory, business, voluntary and community sectors - Direct involvement in neighbourhood management and local community action groups - Linking with and supporting the development the wider Learning Communities Service Although the successful candidate will be expected to contribute in all aspects, there will be an opportunity to lead on targeted themes and play an important part in planning for the future. The Park is a much prized resource in a community facing unprecedented change with huge scope to influence future developments. For an informal chat about the post, please contact: Clive Harry, Park Manager on 0117 903 9770 or email: [email protected]

CITY DEVELOPMENT Estate Services Officer BG10: £25,146 - £28,270 Full time, permanent Based at Cumberland Rd Ref: 21529 The Estate Services section of the City Docks Team is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to help shape and develop the management of City Council owned urban open space, land and property in central Bristol. This widereaching role includes responsibility for the whole of the City Docks Estate including key public spaces such as the Centre Promenade, College Green, Queen Square, Canon's Marsh Amphitheatre and new areas of open space being adopted by the City Council. You will provide professional and practical expertise and strategic direction regarding all matters of open space management. This includes maintenance and improvement of facilities and features, devising and implementing new site use policies and supporting and developing a programme of events and activities. You will have experience in working in the leisure and events industry and in managing urban and public open spaces, knowledge of current health and safety legislation and risk assessments, experience of project management and working within project teams and experience of managing budgets, contractors and staff. Finally you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9

DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE Service Manager News and Media BG16: £44,795 - £48,087 Full time. Permanent Based at the Council House Ref: 21514 Some things about Bristol appear to have become secret (mainly because more people really ought to know them). • It’s the UK’s first Cycling City • It’s a major events capital - everything from hot air balloons to cool blues - and one of five UK Centres of Cultural Excellence • It’s the only UK city to be shortlisted for the EU Green Capital award, the UK’s most sustainable city and has 450 parks, gardens and open spaces • It’s the home of Aardman Animation, Brunel, Banksy(!), the Clifton Suspension Bridge and an amazing waterfront • And it’s one of the ten “must see” cities in the world But the real secret is this: we’re looking for top comms people who will definitely be listened to and who could have a major impact in both the city and the city council. We’re looking for bright lights for this big city - people who are consummate communicators, strategic thinkers, brilliant tacticians, low maintenance/high delivery professionals capable of winning confidence, maintaining it and delivering real outcomes that can be measured in our communities. They’ll be part of a team helping to improve services, engage local people, drive positive behaviour change, promote our brilliant cultural offer and help us make Bristol a better place. Do all that and you’ll have something to shout about - as will we. The media matter. Our relationship with local journalists will have a major impact on how they represent us to local people, who other than direct contact with council will use the media as a source of information about us. The media can shape perceptions. Other media count too – the trade press, nationals, regional papers and increasingly, niche and e-channels. Your brief will be to build on our relationships with the journalists and editors that matters and help us present the council in the best possible light. You’ll be leading a small team. You’ll be asked for advise on how we should approach key issues. And yes, we will listen what you have to say. And if you’d like to find out a bit more about our secrets and everything you need to know about these top jobs please visit www.bristol.gov.uk/secrets If you are a star, don’t make yourself the best kept secret in the UK. Shine here.

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Service Manager Communications Solutions BG16: £44,795 - £48,087 Full time, permanent Based at the Council House Ref: 21515 Some things about Bristol appear to have become secret (mainly because more people really ought to know them). • It’s the UK’s first Cycling City • It’s a major events capital - everything from hot air balloons to cool blues - and one of five UK Centres of Cultural Excellence • It’s the only UK city to be shortlisted for the EU Green Capital award, the UK’s most sustainable city and has 450 parks, gardens and open spaces • It’s the home of Aardman Animation, Brunel, Banksy(!), the Clifton Suspension Bridge and an amazing waterfront • And it’s one of the ten “must see” cities in the world But the real secret is this: we’re looking for top comms people who will definitely be listened to and who could have a major impact in both the city and the city council. We’re looking for bright lights for this big city - people who are consummate communicators, strategic thinkers, brilliant tacticians, low maintenance/high delivery professionals capable of winning confidence, maintaining it and delivering real outcomes that can be measured in our communities. They’ll be part of a team helping to improve services, engage local people, drive positive behaviour change, promote our brilliant cultural offer and help us make Bristol a better place. Do all that and you’ll have something to shout about - as will we. As the name implies, we’re looking for answers. So we’ll be looking for someone who is creative, dynamic, challenging, engaging, able to understand and simplify complexity, able to develop implementable solutions that deliver key agreed outcomes. You won’t be alone. You’ll be overseeing four key teams. Our social marketing team will be working to change behaviour both inside the council and in the city. Internally, it will support our One Council agenda, helping us to transform the organisation. Externally, it will be working to support a number of behaviour change programmes from driving up recycling rates to driving down (in partnership) crime and anti-social behaviour. Our Communication Channels team will be making sure that we get our message out to many key audiences, as well as listening to what they’ve got to say. This team will manage our web and intranet sites, our internal and external magazines as well as other niche channels. Our Projects and Places team will provide support on key projects and work peaks as well as drive forward our place-shaping agenda. This team will link in with other external city-positioning work. It’s a key area and will be one of the key ways in which the council and its partners are judged by both local people and inspectors. 11

And our Consumer Communications team will be responsible for marketing everything from museums, libraries, arts and culture, Colston Hall, our brilliant parks and other leisure opportunities. They’ll work in a fully integrated way making best use of all of the opportunities to reach key audiences and persuade them that Bristol is best. And if you’d like to find out a bit more about our secrets and everything you need to know about these top jobs please visit www.bristol.gov.uk/secrets If you are a star, don’t make yourself the best kept secret in the UK. Shine here.

Service Director Communications and Marketing £73,221 - £80,396 Full time, permanent Based at the Council House Ref: 21516 Some things about Bristol appear to have become secret (mainly because more people really ought to know them). • It’s the UK’s first Cycling City • It’s a major events capital - everything from hot air balloons to cool blues - and one of five UK Centres of Cultural Excellence • It’s the only UK city to be shortlisted for the EU Green Capital award, the UK’s most sustainable city and has 450 parks, gardens and open spaces • It’s the home of Aardman Animation, Brunel, Banksy(!), the Clifton Suspension Bridge and an amazing waterfront • And it’s one of the ten “must see” cities in the world But the real secret is this: we’re looking for top comms people who will definitely be listened to and who could have a major impact in both the city and the city council. We’re looking for bright lights for this big city - people who are consummate communicators, strategic thinkers, brilliant tacticians, low maintenance/high delivery professionals capable of winning confidence, maintaining it and delivering real outcomes that can be measured in our communities. They’ll be part of a team helping to improve services, engage local people, drive positive behaviour change, promote our brilliant cultural offer and help us make Bristol a better place. Do all that and you’ll have something to shout about - as will we. This post will lead the function. We’re looking for a top performer, a strategic thinker, a leader, someone who inspire staff to give of their best (and then some) and someone who understands and can operate within a complex public sector organisation. You’ll be managing a substantial team of people. And you’ll be working with very committed and capable councillors and top managers. Our agenda is as challenging as any organisation in the UK. We are creating a One Council approach to the way we work – an end to silo working. We’re looking to improve perceptions about the council in Bristol in the city. We want to reinforce 12

the sense of place that makes Bristol one of the top places in the UK. And we want to improve our services and service outcomes. And if you’d like to find out a bit more about our secrets and everything you need to know about these top jobs please visit www.bristol.gov.uk/secrets If you are a star, don’t make yourself the best kept secret in the UK. Shine here.

Policy Officer BG12: £31,348 - £34,107 Full time, fixed term 12 months Based at College Green Ref: 21535 Please note this post is politically restricted An opportunity exists for a temporary policy officer to support key corporate strategies and projects. The post is within the Deputy Chief Executives department. This post is open to BCC employees and partner organisations.

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Domestic BG1: £11,961 - £12,100 pro rata Part time, temporary 6 months Based at Westbury-On-Trym Ref: 21525 You will demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with residents who are elderly and frail, and a commitment to deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home. In addition to general cleaning most posts will require staff to undertake work as a kitchen domestic on a rota basis.

Service Director Mental Health, Learning Difficulties and Disabled People £73,221 - £80,396 Full time, fixed term to 31st Dec 2009 Based at the Council House Ref: 21531 In just two years, we’ve turned ourselves from performing adequately, into a two star organisation. Now we’re looking to you to help turn us into an excellent one. In return? Broad and in-depth experience. Because while these might be temporary roles, they’ll have a permanent impact – on our services, and your long-term career potential. Stepping right into our senior management team, you’ll work across agendas and services to deliver cultural and practice changes, and value for money. Driving improvements 13

without driving wedges between people, you’ll be politically adept with inspirational leadership skills and the ability to take people with you. You’ll also need a relevant professional qualification and experience in a third tier role in a local authority, PCT or similar. The Mental Health role represents an opportunity at the forefront of integrated commissioning. To discuss how this can give your career the boost it deserves, call Deborah Lee (Director of Commissioning) on 07977 485 333.

Service Director Putting People First £73,221 - £80,396 Full time, fixed term to 31st March 2011 Based at the Council House Ref: 21532 In just two years, we’ve turned ourselves from performing adequately, into a two star organisation. Now we’re looking to you to help turn us into an excellent one. In return? Broad and in-depth experience. Because while these might be temporary roles, they’ll have a permanent impact – on our services, and your long-term career potential. Stepping right into our senior management team, you’ll work across agendas and services to deliver cultural and practice changes, and value for money. Driving improvements without driving wedges between people, you’ll be politically adept with inspirational leadership skills and the ability to take people with you. You’ll also need a relevant professional qualification and experience in a third tier role in a local authority, PCT or similar. The Putting People First role offers front-line experience in a commissioning framework. Reporting into the NHS Bristol Board. To discuss this can give your career the boost it deserves, call Cathy Morgan (Strategic Director for Health and Social Care) on 0117 903 7860

NEIGHBOURHOODS Youth Offending Team Practitioner BG10: £25,146 - £28,270 Full time, permanent Based at HMP Ashfield Ref: 21522 We are looking for a qualified professionals to join our multi-agency service. The majority of your work will be guided by the Youth Justice Board’s National Standards and key performance indicators. For all roles, you will need to be accurate in your recording and keen to learn new computer skills. You will receive all appropriate training and will be fully supported through regular supervision. The team as a whole have responsibility for case managing all the young people who are remanded to the establishment. This involves both Bail and Remand work, and working with young people who are serving longer sentences. 14

For Bail and Remand work, you will be interviewing un-sentenced young people following their arrival at Ashfield, to gather and share information to assist with bail applications. You will liaise with the various departments within the establishment, together with Home Youth Offending Teams and other relevant parties. Your role with young people serving longer-term sentences is to complete a detailed risk assessment which measures the young person’s progress in custody against the assessed risk factors relating to their original offence. This information will be used by the Parole Board, or similar decision-making bodies, when deciding whether or not a young person should be given early release.

Youth Offending Team Practitioner (Case Managemnt Team) BG10: £25,146 - £28,270 Full time, permanent Based at Kenham House, Wilder street Ref: 21523 We are looking for a qualified professionals to join our multi-agency service. The majority of your work will be guided by the Youth Justice Board’s National Standards and key performance indicators. For all roles, you will need to be accurate in your recording and keen to learn new computer skills. You will receive all appropriate training and will be fully supported through regular supervision. As a YOT Worker for the Case Management Team you will be responsible for managing a variety of Court orders ranging from Referral Orders to Detention and Training Orders. You will write Court reports as required and attend meetings and reviews. Sometimes it will be necessary to attend meetings at young peoples homes or at Prison establishments around the country so a willingness to travel is essential. You’ll have to work under pressure to Youth Justice Board targets, whilst maintaining a quality service. You will be expected to be flexible in your working hours as at times you are required to work evenings and the occasional Saturday.

Youth Offending Team Practitionern (ISSP) BG10: £25,146 - £28,270 Full time, fixed term - 31st March 2010 Based at Kenham House, Wilder street Ref: 21524 We are looking for a qualified professionals to join our multi-agency service. The majority of your work will be guided by the Youth Justice Board’s National Standards and key performance indicators. For all roles, you will need to be accurate in your recording and keen to learn new computer skills. You will receive all appropriate training and will be fully supported through regular supervision. 15

Working for the ISSP team, you will work intensively with a small caseload of young people. You will need to work closely with colleagues from within the YOT and from other agencies to ensure effective delivery of the programme. This will include planning and delivering appropriate group and one-to-one sessions, keeping accurate records and writing reports. Regular evening and weekend working will be required.

Supporting People Review Officer BG10: £25,146 - £28,270 Full time, fixed term – 2 years Based at St Anne’s Ref: 21526 The Supporting People team are responsible for the commissioning, contracting and performance management of £28 M of support services for over 9000 vulnerable people. Ranging from the provision of hostels for homeless people, refuges for people fleeing domestic abuse through to sheltered and extra care housing for older people. We are looking for a review officer to join us for two years to help us deliver the programmemanagement. A background in housing, supported housing or care services is preferable as is a knowledge of contract management and service review processes. You will need an eye for detail, be able to interpret financial and other data and be able to exercise judgement in assessing perfromance. You will have excellent communication skills including negotiation. The post offers the right candidate the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge around commissioning and procurement, contract and performance management and quality assurance.

Training Officer x 2 BG9: £21,937- £24,331 Full time, permanent Currently based at Kings House, Bond Street, subject to move to Whitchurch in summer 2009 Ref: 21527 Bristol's Benefits Service is working hard to be among the best in the country. We're making big investments in the recruitment and development of a large team that is delivering ever-improving services to the people of Bristol. We have vacancies for a excellent, experienced trainers to support that investment. The Service operates in an environment of frequent change and has a strong focus on working with partners to deliver positive outcomes for customers. 16

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the Service's goals by designing and delivering training to internal and external audiences. If you have experience of designing and delivering training of both technical and softer skills in a busy, dynamic service environment then you could be suitable for this role. If you're interested to find out more, please feel free to call either Gary Maynard (0117 9037124) or Lee Sheen (01179037196) for an informal discussion.

Visitor Centre Assistant (Ashton Court Estate) x 2 BG6: £15,895 - £16,991 pro rata Part time, permanent Based at Ashton Court Ref: 21538 Working Hours are an average of 22.5 hours in either rotating 3 or 4 day shifts (9.30am to 5.30pm) Ashton Court Estate is a historic estate on the southern edge of Bristol owned and managed by Bristol City Council. Having benefited from investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Ashton Court Estate is committed to developing high standards of customer services in our new Visitor Centre. Ashton Court Estate is therefore searching for two enthusiastic and highly motivated Visitor Centre Assistants who are passionate about customer service and sales in a front-of-house role. The main tasks of the posts will include: Staffing the Estate Shop with a focus on maximising sales of shop merchandise General front of house duties, e.g. preparing the Estate for visiting groups and organisations Receiving customers, visitors, deliveries and other on-site enquiries and providing information regarding Ashton Court Estate and on-site activities and planned events Working as a Visitor Centre Assistant at Ashton Court Estate, the candidates must: - possess a pleasant and friendly manner - have previous experience in a customer facing role - be able to demonstrate use of cash tills and the display of merchandise - have a good understanding of retail operations, ideally in a heritage setting - carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to time - consistent with the level of the post. For further information or for an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Doreen Pastor on 0117 9639186.

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Tenant Participation Officer BG10: £25,220 - £28,353 pro rata Part time, permanent Based at Prewett Street (BS1 6RE) Ref: 21540 Please note this is a politically restricted post. Do you like the idea of being pointed in the right direction and then encouraged to come up with, and follow through, innovative and creative solutions to involvement? Can you bring the following to our busy, fast moving and vibrant team: - 2 years experience of working in housing management or a related field - a sound knowledge of participation and involvement methods - the ability to facilitate meetings and present information to groups - the ability to form effective working relationships with a diverse range of people - a commitment to customer focus and enthusiasm to see tenants engaged as true partners - the ability to organise/attend/run evening meetings and occasional weekend meetings - can demonstrate tact and sensitivity around all aspects of work Then we would like you to apply for the post of Tenant Participation Officer. If you want to have an informal chat about this post, phone Linda Phillips on 0117 903 9857.

RESOURCES Customer Service Officer BG7: £16,941 - £18,882 Full time, permanent Based at Corn Street Ref: 21537 Based at the Old Council House, Corn St Bristol An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Registration Service at Bristol Register Office. You will be part of a team of people who will deal efficiently and courteously with customer enquiries and complete a range of administrative duties in a busy public office. With good written and oral skills your communications with the public will ensure that our excellent standards of service are maintained. You will also be providing administrative support to the Registrars to enable them to carry out their registration duties.

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Executive Member Policy Support Officer BG12: £31,439 - £34,207 Full time, temporary for 6 months Based at the Council House Ref: 21543 Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council and is politically restricted Applications are invited for the above position, which is being offered as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. The Executive Member Policy Support Officer is responsible for providing professional policy, research and project support and related advice and guidance to the Leader of the Council and possibly other executive members, to enable effective delivery of the Cabinet's priorities. Probably having a background in policy work, the successful applicant will possess project management and analytical skills . They will be an excellent communicator, self motivated and able to act on their own initiative. Previous experience of working with councillors will be an advantage. Applicants should have a working knowledge of the Council's structures and processes. The role will support the Leader/Cabinet members through; • • • •

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giving one to one support and advice on all non political aspects of their role providing high level briefings and presentations around key issues for the Council as they arise and identifying potential action managing, co-ordinating and delivering projects, work programmes and research as directed liaising internally with members of the Strategic Leadership Team, service directors and other senior officers and externally, with other public and voluntary sector partners, regional and central government, members of parliament etc on behalf of the Leadership as directed attending meetings with or on behalf of the Leader and pursuing follow up action.

REMINDER OF LAST WEEK’S VACANCIES PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER JOB DETAILS AND CLOSING DATES CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & SERVICES Social Worker BG10: £25,146 - £28,270 Full time, permanent Based at Knowle Ref: 21501

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Administration Assistant BG7: £16,991 - £18,937 pro rata Part time 14.5 hours, fixed term for 12 months Based at the Woodward Community Resource Centre Fishponds Ref: 21513 CITY DEVELOPMENT Senior Technician x 2 BG10: £25,220 - £28,353 Full time, permanent Based at Brunel House Ref: 21505 Engineer x 2 BG12: £31,439 - £34,207 Full time, permanent Based at Brunel House Ref: 21506 DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE Executive Support Officer BG13: £35,079 - £37,665 Full time, fixed term to April 2010 Based at the Council House Ref: 21521 Please note this post is only open to employees of Bristol City Council HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Care Assistant’s BG4: £12,989 - £14,545 Part time, fixed term for 12 months Based at Stockwood Ref: 21494 NVQ Assessor BG10: £25,146 - £28,270 Full time, fixed term until March 2010 Based at Knowle and various locations Ref: 21500 Domestic x 3 BG1: £11,995 - £12,135 pro rata Part time, permanent Based at Henbury Ref: 21507

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Cook BG4: £13,027 - £14,587 pro rata Part time, fixed term 12 months Based at Greville EPH, Stockwood Ref: 21508 Cook BG4: £13,027 - £14,587 pro rata Part time 14 hours, permanent Based at Henbury Ref: 21510 Project Manager – Equalities BG13: £35,079 - £37,665 pro rata Part time 18.5 hours, fixed term for 2 years Based at Amelia Court Ref: 21511 Cook BG4: £13,027 - £14,587 Full time, fixed term for 6 months Based at Westbury-on-Trym Ref: 21512 Administrative Assistant BG7: £16,991 - £18,937 pro rata Part time 33.5 hours, fixed term for 1 year Based at Fishponds Ref: 21518 Policy and Project Officer BG12: £31,439 - £34,207 Full time, temporary for 14 months Based at Portland Square Ref: 21519 RESOURCES Medical Secretary BG7: £16,991 - £18,937 pro rata Part time 30 hours, fixed term for 1 year Based at Flax Bourton Ref: 21509

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Please note Bristol City Council accepts no responsibility for the following adverts: Project Co-ordinator Starting salary £13,164 pa for 21 hpw (Equivalent to full time salary £21,939 pa) Bristol Ref: VP0902 CSV Allies in Bristol is an Independent Visitor Service, pairing volunteer befrienders with children and young people who are in care. You will contribute to volunteer recruitment and training, taking referrals of children and young people, matching them with volunteers and supporting those matches. You will maintain up to date records and assist in the financial management of the project. In addition you will promote and present CSV locally to potential, and existing project customers including Local Authority staff. You will have strong organisation, administrative and IT skills, will be committed to high standards of customer care and be an effective negotiator. You will be able to use your own initiative managing time and tasks effectively. Working knowledge of the statutory sector, in particular Children’s Services / Social Services departments and an understanding of issues affecting young people are essential. You will be committed to volunteering and have an understanding of its potential as a force for change. Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people, managing volunteers, planning and delivering training as well as familiarity of Children Act 1989 and child protection issues are advantages. Closing Date:

12 noon, 2nd July 2009

To download an application pack, please visit www.csv.org.uk/jobs Alternatively, contact Yvonne Gay at [email protected] or call on 0117 908 0070 quoting the reference number.

Catering Assistant £10,392 pa for 25 hpw (Equivalent to Full time salary £14,547 pa) Bristol Ref: TED 509/R2 The Whole Baked Café is a combined training project and fully operational café. We are seeking a Catering Assistant with the skills to work within a small, busy team of four people and alongside our trainees. Duties will include preparing and cooking fresh food, ordering, stock rotation duties, cleaning and assisting with counter service when necessary. You will hold a current qualification in food hygiene and have experience of food preparation in a commercial environment as well as good communication skills. The ability to work well in a team and a commitment to widening opportunities for people with learning difficulties is also essential. Closing Date:

19th June 2009

To download an application pack, please visit www.csv.org.uk/jobs Alternatively, contact Anne Wilkins at [email protected] or call 0117 908 2266 quoting the reference number.

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8 Filwood Broadway, Bristol BS4 1JN Tel/Fax: 0117 9530689 Company number: 3738243

Charity number: 1086946 [email protected] www.reworkltd.org.uk Gardener/Grounds Maintenance Person, Full Time (37.5h per week) £16,000 per annum We are looking to recruit a full time gardener and grounds maintenance worker with an interest in training and teaching others, particularly young people and volunteers. Re:work is a charity based in South Bristol. With its team of paid staff and volunteers the organisation provides training opportunities for young people excluded from school learning practical gardening, construction and carpentry workshop skills as well as gaining retail experience in our used furniture shop (Re:store). If you are interested in the above position and would like an application pack, please contact Iris Eiting on [email protected] or call us on 0117 963 2521. In the interest of a fair recruitment process we can NOT accept CVs in the absence of a filled in application form. Closing date for Applications is 5pm, June 15thth, 2009. Interviews are planned to be held w/c June 22nd.

Interim Brokerage Coordinator INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Department:

Health and Social Care

Working Hours:

Full time

Employment Type:

Fixed Term until March 31st 2010

Salary:

BG13: £34,976 - £37,555 (equivalent to AfC Band 7)

Closing Date:

18th June, 2009 (for expressions of interest)

Location: Department

Bristol City Council, Health and Social Care (Amelia Court / Red House / South Plaza)

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This is an exciting opportunity to arrange highly individualised person centred respite and day care solutions for 78 service users across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire due to the planned closure of their current respite facility in September 2009. The post holder will also be required to develop the service specification for the full ‘brokerage’ service that will come into effect from April 2010. We are looking for someone with experience of purchasing respite for people less than 65 years of age, service development, commissioning, change management, multidisciplinary working and demonstrable knowledge of antidiscriminatory practice and equalities issues. This post is for internal applicants only and is suitable for a secondment opportunity but you must have the agreement of your line manager. If you are interested in this role please register your interest and request further information by contacting Richard Lyle or Sally Sanders by 5pm on June 18th 2009. Richard Lyle Email; [email protected] Telephone 0117 903 7744 Sally Sanders Email [email protected] Telephone 0117 9037949

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