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The pages below show all of the vacancies currently available within the Council.  For each post you can apply online using the link provided, alternatively you can download an application form and return it to us.

We are committed to Equal Opportunities.  Workplace nursery facilities are provided subject to availability.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is not possible for us to reply to each individual application and if we have not responded to you application within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.  If you would like to contact us for feedback on your application you can contact us on 01642 526992.

Please be aware that for some school vacancies you will need to request an application form directly from the school.

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Vacancies

Academies Link directly to vacancy: HP0032 Hurworth Primary School

Cleaning Operative

10 hours per week (6am – 8am, Mon-Fri)
Salary: Grade E (£3,564.59 to £3,672.70)
Post Ref Number: HP0032
Number of Posts: 1

Hurworth Primary School
Westfield Drive
Hurworth Drive
Darlington
DL2 2ET
Tel: 01325 720028
admin@hurworthpri.darlington.sch.uk

Head Teacher – Mrs J Vening

To start September 2013

We are looking to recruit a cleaning operative to join our established team.

The successful candidate must have good communication skills and the ability to maintain a high standard of cleaning.

Hurworth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are, therefore, made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references and Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Further details and an application form are available either by request to the above email address or from the School Office. Application forms must be returned direct to the school at the above address marked for the attention of Mrs Heather Ferguson, School Business Manager.

Interviews: w/c 8th July 2013

Closing Date: 28/06/2013 - Closes at Noon

Academies Link directly to vacancy: CU0003 Holy Family R.C. Primary School

Teacher

Part Time (0.5 Post)
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Post Ref Number: CU0003
Number of Posts: 1

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in partnership with Carmel Education Trust

Holy Family R.C. Primary School, Prior Street Darlington DL3 9EN Tel: 01325 380821
NOR: 209

One Year Contract

The Governors of this very popular and over-subscribed school seek to appoint from September 2013 an outstanding, highly motivated and enthusiastic classroom practitioner who will join our welcoming, supportive team.

The successful candidate must:
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and commitment to inspiring learners
• Have a commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents, parish and community
• Ensure children’s behaviour and safety are paramount
• Be willing to work in Key Stage 2
• Be a practising Catholic or sympathetic to the ethos of a Catholic school

We offer the successful candidate:
• A happy and caring school with an ethos based on our Catholic foundation
• Friendly and very dedicated staff
• An inclusive school with happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• Very supportive parents
• Very strong partnerships with the Parish, local clusters of schools, local community, Diocese, Local Authority and Carmel Education Trust
• Very supportive Governors

We warmly welcome all applicants to visit our school. Please contact Mr Chris Peacock, Head Teacher, on 01325 380821 at the school to arrange this.

An application pack is available from school, and completed CES applications are to be returned to the Chair of Governors, Mr P.M. Frank at the school by 12noon on Friday, 21st June 2013.

Shortlisting: Friday, 21st June 2013
Interviews: Thursday, 27th June 2013

Carmel Education Trust and the Diocese are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal check

A Member of the Carmel Education Trust. | Company Registration Number: 7808732 |Registered in England and Wales
Registered Office: Carmel Education Trust, The Headlands, Darlington DL3 8RW

Closing Date: 21/06/2013

People Link directly to vacancy: D08015 Children, Families & Learning

Educational Psychologist

37 hours per week
Salary: Soulbury A, Pts 1-6 + 3 SPAs (£33,934.00 - £47,305.00 Annually)
Post Ref Number: D08015
Number of Posts: 1

Darlington Educational Psychology Service is looking for an energetic, dynamic and highly committed Educational Psychologist who is able to actively apply a range of psychological approaches to effect change and enhance outcomes for children, young people, families, schools and local communities.

We are a small consultation based service working within a multi-agency context whilst promoting a strong professional identity and continuing to maintain a high level of professional skills the post will include statutory advice.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Carol Watterson, Senior Educational Psychologist, on 07920797446.


Closing Date: 05/07/2013

People Link directly to vacancy: D13104

Early Intervention Worker

Full time
Salary: Grade L (£19,621 - £21,519)
Post Ref Number: D13104
Number of Posts: 1

Temporary to 01/04/2014

We are looking to recruit an Early Intervention Worker for the Young People’s substance misuse team. You must have at least 2 years experience of working within the substance misuse field and have worked with young people and their families.

Within this role you will be providing targeted (non-specialist) substance misuse interventions to young people aged 10-18 via screening, assessment and support work; facilitate the engagement (or re-engagement) of young people with SWITCH and other services and as part of exits from SWITCH; identify and work with vulnerable/at risk groups of young people within their own environments; work with family units; work collaboratively with other relevant agencies; and to support and develop the skills, knowledge and experience of other universal/targeted professionals/services.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Sharon Gilligan, Switch Manager, on 01325 267241.


Closing Date: 28/06/2013

People Link directly to vacancy: D12034

Tutor

To work as and when required
Salary: £19.56 per hour
Post Ref Number: D12034
Number of Posts: Casual Pool

Do you want to be a Community Learning tutor working with adults or young people?

Darlington Borough Council employs tutors on an hourly basis. Potential tutors are interviewed and if accepted, you will be placed in a casual tutor pool, so you are ready to teach when new courses start.

We are very interested to hear from you if you have the qualifications and experience to teach adults / young people (including vulnerable adults and young people) on both existing and new courses. The Learning and Skills Services currently runs courses in the following areas:

• GCSE English
• ICT

We are also interested in hearing from you if you can teach other subject areas for which there may be a demand in the community.

* PLEASE MAKE IT CLEAR WHICH AREA YOU WISH TO TEACH ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM *

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Alaine McCartney, Learning and Skills Manager on 01325 248021.


Closing Date: 31/07/2013

People Link directly to vacancy: D12866

Behavioural Specialist Teaching Assistant

18.5 hours per week
Salary: Grade M (£9,657.03 - £11,060.32 Annually)
Post Ref Number: D12866
Number of Posts: 1

Term Time Only (46.8 weeks)

Temporary to 31/07/2013

Darlington Behaviour Service are seeking to employ an experienced practitioner to join our well established and successful team, working in our Turnaround Provision. The contract will be initially for three terms until July 2014 and would be an excellent secondment opportunity for the right person. We are looking for someone with a background of working with pupils (age 6-11 years) with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Turnaround is a complementary provision working intensively with challenging pupils to develop their social, emotional and/ or behavioural skills thus allowing them to be more successful in their mainstream school.

The postholder will be expected to plan and deliver relevant social, emotional and behaviour programmes, to administer on-going pupil assessment and undertake various roles of responsibility within the provision.

We are looking for an experienced individual, enthusiastic and resilient to add to the strength of our team and the invaluable service it delivers.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Pam Sayer, Manager of Service, on 07949521872, pamela.sayer@darlington.gov.uk


Closing Date: 21/06/2013

People Link directly to vacancy: D12601

Social Worker

Full time
Salary: Grade N/O (£24,646 - £27,849/£30,851)
Post Ref Number: D12601
Number of Posts: 2

Please note that previous applicants who attended for interview on 25-26 April 2013 will not be shortlisted and are advised not to apply.

Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Could you be part of the new Looked After Through Care Team supporting permanent outcomes for children and young people and those leaving care? Could you work within the Specialist Assessment and Intervention Group delivering high quality statutory assessments and interventions? Are you committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for local children and young people?

Two permanent vacancies have arisen. To apply you must have either have a social work qualification or be three months from qualification, have some experience of statutory children’s social work, have an up-to-date knowledge of the legal framework for children’s social care and be committed to ensuring effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency safeguarding work within available resources.

Should you be successful you will benefit from being part of small, committed teams with access to and support from approachable, knowledgeable and experienced Managers. For qualified or about to qualify social workers, Darlington is the right place to be. Its small size is its strength, offering clear professional development pathways for all staff and excellent training opportunities, including the Specialist Award. Most of all, you will be listened to and you will be valued.

Do you have what it takes?

Applicants must possess or be within three months of qualification of a degree in Social Work or equivalent (for example CQSW, DipSW, CSS, B.SW, M.SW, MA) and appointment will be subject to registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Sandra Kirkland, LATC Team Manager, on 01325 346498 or Nicola Close, Practice Supervisor, Area


Closing Date: 21/06/2013

People Link directly to vacancy: D11874

Team Manager

Full time
Salary: Grade Q (£34,549 - £38,042)
Post Ref Number: D11874
Number of Posts: 1

Darlington Adult Social Care in partnership with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust enjoys an excellent reputation for providing multi-disciplinary, innovative services to the people of Darlington.

We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for the Social Care staff across the Affective Disorders and Psychosis Teams, who has excellent leadership skills to drive forward the service. You should have experience in operational management and possess a good working knowledge of current issues facing service users with mental health issues.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Lynne Heslop, Head of Mental Health for Darlington Borough Council, on 01325 346444.


Closing Date: 21/06/2013

Place Link directly to vacancy: D12790

Lifeline Response Officer

18.9 hours per week
Salary: £8,200.56 - £8,596.94 Annually
Post Ref Number: D12790
Number of Posts: 1

You will provide an emergency call-out service and give emergency help if required until the help of local services or relatives can be obtained.

You will be based at our central office and your duties will include responding to clients in their own homes, providing administrative support and computer input. The installation, checking and demonstration of technology and low level adaptations are an integral part of your duties as is providing day-to-day Scheme Manager and Extra Care support as required.

You will need to have a caring, calm and discrete disposition, be flexible and sociable with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. You must have experience of working with older people and preferable have a First Aid certificate, although training will be given. Hours include weekend and evening working.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Julia Lamont or Julie Battye, Lifeline Team Leaders, on 01325 388508.

Working Pattern:
Monday & Tuesday 3.30pm – 9.30pm
Saturday, one week 7.30 – 3.45pm and the other 3.30pm – 9.30pm


Closing Date: 21/06/2013

Place Link directly to vacancy: D13076

Lifeline Response Officer

To work as and when required
Salary: £9.78 - £10.25 per hour
Post Ref Number: D13076
Number of Posts: 10

You will provide an emergency call-out service and give emergency help if required until the help of local services or relatives can be obtained.

You will be based at our central office and your duties will include responding to clients in their own homes, providing administrative support and computer input. The installation, checking and demonstration of technology and low level adaptations are an integral part of your duties as is providing day-to-day Scheme Manager and Extra Care support as required.

You will need to have a caring, calm and discrete disposition, be flexible and sociable with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. You must have experience of working with older people and preferable have a First Aid certificate, although training will be given. Hours include weekend and evening working.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Vacancy Information document. For a further informal discussion, please contact Julia Lamont or Julie Battye, Lifeline Team Leaders, on 01325 388508.

Potential Working Pattern:
Monday – Sunday 3.30pm-9.30pm
Monday – Sunday 9.15pm – 7.45am
Saturday & Sunday 7.30am – 3.45pm

Closing Date: 21/06/2013


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