Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

*CLOSING SOON* - SENIOR FOOD & SAFETY OFFICER APPLY NOW --> https://lnkd.in/esehU74j We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Food and Safety Officer to join our busy professional and friendly Food and Safety Team. As a Food and Safety Officer, we are offering a unique opportunity to work across our socially and economically diverse Borough, delivering the full range of regulatory duties through a wide range of food and health and safety issues: from food hygiene and standards interventions, infectious disease and accident investigations to skin piercing registrations and imported food inspection at Birmingham Airport. To be successful in this demanding but satisfying role, you will hold a relevant Environmental Health qualification and have experience in providing advice and guidance on regulatory and enforcement issues, as well as proven knowledge of legal processes and effective evidence gathering. You must be experienced in carrying out food hygiene inspections and investigations including the preparation of reports for formal action and the service of statutory notices. We know that our employees want to do more than just work, and so we encourage good work-life balance by offering a range of flexible working options; this is further supplemented by an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as a range of other benefits including ongoing personal development, staff discounts and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. The transition to smarter working has provided us with the opportunity for a hybrid working model which allows a balance between home working and time in the office. This role is based in Solihull Town Centre and as an essential car user you will be required to work and attend meetings within the borough or at other locations within the West Midlands region. We are a small but well-established team who work well together. If you are driven and enjoy a varied and challenging workload, we would love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is 1st December 2024. Interviews will take place Friday, 13th December 2024. #solihull #WMJobs #SolihullJobs #hiring #FoodSafety #PublicSectorJobs #LocalGovCareers

A huge thank you to the staff at MV Kelly who have kindly donated presents for us to give to the children we support and in our care this Christmas - what a lovely start to the day! #communityparenting 🎄🎅🎁 MV Kelly

Do you want to know how to upskill your staff? Employer Engagement Officers from our Employment and Skills Team will draw on their breadth of expertise to provide a tailored response to meet your current and future skills needs. We can connect you with training across all levels based on your business needs. Email employerengagementteam@solihull.gov.uk to find out more.

*NEW JOB* - TEAM MANAGER - ASSESSMENT TEAMS APPLY NOW --> https://lnkd.in/ey6gxJcc Band G up to £59,476 per annum. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and committed Team Manager to join our Childrens Assessment Team within Solihull Childrens Services. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of a social work assessment team who work complete child and family assessments, section 47s, and child in need work. They work on a 4-week duty model enabling social workers ample time to produce high quality child and family assessments. They work with families until the point of the first court hearing, ICPC or CIN meeting. In this highly rewarding role, the varied and diverse nature and complexity of the workload, working at levels 2, 3 and 4 including children who are subject of a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan, as well as those who are cared for by the Local Authority, will enable you and your team to really invest in the children and families you support; building strong relationships over time and allowing you to see the long-term positive impact of your hard work and dedication. As the Team Manager, you will lead on operational developments alongside our partners, as well as working with others to develop services. You will take responsibility for the day to day operational management of a team of Social Workers and Family Support Workers, to ensure that children and their families receive a responsive service that promotes and safeguards their welfare.  As a key part of the council leadership team, you will also have the opportunity to be creative, influence practice and promote a learning environment where team members can develop their skills, to enable them to do their job well and support children to achieve positive outcomes.  And due to our investment and commitment to ensuring additional resources are in place, our Social Workers have genuinely manageable caseloads, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children, young people and their families. We will agree a bespoke personal development plan; you will have access to our high quality internal training programme and continuous professional development framework. We are a small and friendly local authority with good relationships across the children’s social work service. Our team also enjoy a hybrid approach, working from both their home and our modern offices, as well as various flexible working arrangements and a generous benefits package that includes; competitive salaries and payment of SWE registration; a modern working environment; a staff discount scheme; and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, with access to our Employee Assistance programme. So, if you are ready to lead our ambitious team we would be delighted to receive your application. To apply, please click on the link. Closing Date: 8 December 2024 Interview Date: w/c 16 December 2024

💜 Join in on the 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence campaign! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how we can all take action to create a safer, more inclusive community. Drop in and see the community coming together at their stalls tomorrow. 📅 Friday, November 29 🕙 10am–3pm 📍 Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre #UNITE #ENOUGH #16Days #noexcuseforabuse

Inclusive employment in the borough Corey joined the team at Chelmsley Wood Library in June 2023, thanks to the Council’s Supported Employment scheme which aims to help adults with learning disabilities into paid work. Support for inclusive employment is available for residents and employers. Find out more: https://loom.ly/vuXcyZE

We've issued a 'call-for-site submissions’ following the withdrawal of Solihull’s Draft Local Plan, as we develop a new Plan for the borough. Those promoting any sites in this previous Plan will need to re-register their interest to ensure the Council has up-to-date evidence on the availability of any proposed sites. We're also keen to receive submissions about sites not previously promoted, especially if they relate to brownfield land opportunities. The call for sites is now open and submissions can be made until Friday 31 January. Read more here 👉 https://loom.ly/A8zXnog

Find a career that suits your strengths at your local council. Choose from a variety of roles, from finance to teaching. Make a difference in your area, visit localcounciljobs.gov.uk See our latest job vacancies at Solihull Council at: https://loom.ly/gcltz9c

*CLOSING SOON* - CONTRACT SUPPORT & COMPLIANCE OFFICER (ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) APPLY HERE --> https://lnkd.in/emYGcKST Don't miss out on this varied role where you can use your talents for organisation and attention to detail. As Contract Support and Compliance officer, you will be responsible for managing a small team that provides critical support to the Environmental Services team. You will be working with colleagues delivering Forestry, Waste, Public Realm, Parks and Grounds services which are delivered in partnership with our contractor Veolia. You will play a key role in ensuring all financial transactions are validated and paid on time. You will also support the teams in procuring key assets and ensuring that critical stock levels are maintained. You will support senior managers in carrying out targeted contract management checks and will be involved in our continuing digital transformation Journey. The role is diverse, and you can be sorting out financial queries, auditing bin stock and sorting out office infrastructure issues all in the same day! You will have: • Relevant knowledge and experience in a contract management or administrative setting • Great organisation skills with the ability to multi-task • Be a highly effective communicator and negotiator • Have a good understanding of payment and ordering systems • Have an understanding of contract management principles • Have an interest in all things digital • Experience of leading and motivating a team Why work for Solihull MBC? We offer: • A range of flexible working options, • Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year • A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service • Family and carer friendly policies • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme • Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme • Access to a free council car park at Moat Lane Depot Whilst the role is hybrid, due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement to work from our main office at Moat Lane Depot at least 3 days a week. There is also the expectation that the role will provide fire warden cover at the depot (all training will be provided). Closing date for applications is 1st December 2024. Interviews will be held on Friday, 13th December 2024. #hiring #Solihull #SolihullJobs #LocalGovCareers #PublicSectorJobs #WMJobs #jobsearch #environmentaljobs #ContractManagement

*NEW JOB* - TEAM MANAGER - CARE EXPERIENCED TEAM APPLY NOW --> https://lnkd.in/eyrDK-MM We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and committed Team Manager to join our Care Experienced Team within Solihull Childrens Services. We are looking for exceptional candidates who are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families at this critical time, here in Solihull. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of a social work team who support all young people who are care experienced and eligible for services under Leaving Care legislation. They offer long term relationship-based work to develop Pathway Plans for young people that support them to be ambitious for their futures and to achieve independence into adulthood. As the Team Manager, you will lead on operational developments alongside our partners, as well as working with others to develop services. You will take responsibility for the day to day operational management of a team of Personal Advisors, to ensure that young people receive a responsive service that promotes and safeguards their welfare.  As a key part of the council leadership team, you will also have the opportunity to be creative, influence practice and promote a learning environment where team members can develop their skills, to enable them to do their job well and support children to achieve positive outcomes. And due to our investment and commitment to ensuring additional resources are in place, our Personal Advisors have genuinely manageable caseloads, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our young people and their families. We will agree a bespoke personal development plan; you will have access to our high quality internal training programme and continuous professional development framework, to enable you to further develop your leadership skills within a friendly, professional working environment. We are a small and friendly local authority with good relationships across the children’s social work service. We also have close partnerships across agencies in the borough, which allow for a culture of support, shared learning and mentoring between agencies. Our team also enjoy a hybrid approach, working from both their home and our modern offices, as well as various flexible working arrangements and a generous benefits package that includes; competitive salaries and payment of SWE registration; a modern working environment; a staff discount scheme; and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, with access to our Employee Assistance programme. To apply, please click on the link. Enquiries to: Rachael Ward, Assistant Director – Rachael.ward@solihull.gov.uk   Vicky Hodgkins, Head of Service – vicky.hodgkins@solihull.gov.uk Closing Date: 8 December 2024