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Hello everyone - or whoever has been reading the posts on this blog over the last few years ... we are closing this blog tomorrow.

What once was the Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management Team no longer exists as of 31 March 2016.

We are very grateful for all the help and support we got from many, many people during the years we were in operation and had a mostly wonderful time doing our work.

Thanks for working with us and all the very, very best from us for the future.

Warmest regards, from all of the Neighbourhood Management Team.

Women’s Community Matters job vacancy

Women’s Community Matters are looking for a new temporary Project Worker to set up and begin to deliver the New Lives project. 

The successful applicant will work within the Women’s Community Matters team and closely with Barrow Borough Council Housing Department. 

New Lives is a project to support women experiencing domestic violence and will provide temporary emergency accommodation to women as well as providing emotional and practical support. 

The post is open to women only, for an informal chat please ring 01229 311102.

To apply for this post please send your up to date CV along with a covering letter stating why you would like to work for Women’s Community Matters to:

Rebecca Rawlings, Centre Manager
Women’s Community Matters
Suite1, 22a Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 1HH
01229 311102.

You may also send your application by e-mail to: rebecca@womenscommunitymatters.org 

Please note: the closing date for receipt of all applications is Wednesday 30th December 2015 at 5pm.

Interviews will take place on 5th January 2016.

BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL - BUILDING CONTROL VACANCY

BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL - BUILDING CONTROL

BUILDING CONTROL SURVEYOR

Salary Scale: 6 – Senior Officer Grade 2 (£22,937-£29,558 per annum)

Plus essential user car allowance

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our busy Building Control Team in the delivery of a high quality customer focused service.

The successful candidate will be involved in the full range of duties undertaken by the team and you will be utilising your expertise in a variety of ways in this compact, diverse and interesting area.

It is very much a ‘hands on’ role, so you should be ambitious and enjoy getting involved in all aspects of building control. Your caseload would involve an interesting mix of domestic, industrial and commercial projects providing an excellent opportunity to develop your practical experience and skills.

Applicants should have a Higher National Diploma in a relevant field such as Building Construction. Applicants should also have in-depth practical experience in construction or a similar field and an understanding of the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

You will have excellent written and verbal skills and be able to organise your own workload to meet agreed targets and objectives as well as being able to work under pressure to strict deadlines; have good problem solving, analytical and IT skills, work well as part of a team, have a commitment to providing a high standard of customer care along with a self-motivated approach and first rate communication skills.  Experience of working within a competitive environment would also be an advantage.

You must have the ability to travel efficiently around the borough to conduct visits and attend meetings; a full UK driving licence and access to a car would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme and will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland.

For an informal discussion about the post, please telephone Nick Warbrick (Senior Building Control Surveyor) on 01229 876457 or Kevan Morrison (Development Services Manager) on 01229 876481.

To apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form. Please visit www.yourcumbriajobs.co.uk to apply online.

Any queries please contact the HR Department, Town Hall, Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2LD on (01229) 876543 or e-mail hr@barrowbc.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: Fri 11 December 2015

BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL - PARK LEISURE CENTRE VACANCIE

BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL - PARK LEISURE CENTRE VACANCIES

PART TIME RECEPTIONIST (average 11.375 hours per week)

CASUAL RECEPTIONIST (as and when required)

Salary – Scale 1/2 (£13,614 per annum, pro rata to hours worked)

Applications are invited for a Part-Time Receptionist to join our team at the Park Leisure Centre, where you will assist in running a friendly and efficient reception service. The position will require you to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends as follows:-

Week 1 (13 hours) Wednesday, 4.15 pm to 8.45 pm (4.5 hours)

Friday, 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm (3.5 hours)

Saturday, 11.45 am to 4.45 pm (5 hours)

Week 2 (9.75 hours) Wednesday, 4.15 pm to 8.45 pm (4.5 hours)

Sunday, 11.45 am to 5.00 pm (5.25 hours)

(Average 11.375 hours per week)

The casual post will provide cover for holidays and other absences, working on an “as and when required basis”. You may be asked to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends often at short notice.

You will receive and deal with telephone and personal enquiries at the Reception, ensuring a high standard of customer care at all times. In addition, the post holder will process all bookings, record all payments taken, balance receipts at the end of each shift and provide clerical support.

You should have experience of dealing with the public both in person and over the telephone and be computer literate. Good communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and a flexible approach to work is essential.  Previous cash handling and clerical experience would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure from Disclosure Scotland.

For more information and an informal discussion about the position, please contact Margaret Wilson (01229) 871146.

To apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form.  Please visit www.yourcumbriajobs.co.uk to apply online.

Any queries please contact the HR Department, Town Hall, Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2LD on (01229) 876543 or e-mail hr@barrowbc.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications: Tues 8 December 2015

The Council welcomes applications from disabled persons and applications from ethnic minorities.

BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL - PARK LEISURE CENTRE VACANCIES

1.    Part Time Recreation Assistant – Permanent position (averaging 24.75 hrs per week)

2.    Part Time Recreation Assistant – Permanent position (12.75 hrs per week)

3.    Casual Recreation Assistants (to provide cover on an ‘as and when required’ basis)

Salary - Spinal Point 7 (£7.1088 per hour)

We are looking for enthusiastic people with strong water rescue skills, communication skills and confidence in dealing with large numbers of the public, to join our team of Recreation Assistants. The posts may require you to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.  Please see the website below for more details on hours/shift patterns.

You will assist with the supervision of the pool(s), sports hall and other activity areas and you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of service and customer care. Essential duties will include ensuring a high level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the building.

An enthusiastic approach to work and an ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers is essential. You must have a good standard of health and have the ability to work as part of a team.

A current RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential. Please note that the Highfield lifeguard qualification is not accepted.

Experience of working in a similar environment is essential for the part time positions and would be an advantage for the casual position.

The successful candidate(s) of the contracted positions will be automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme.  Casual staff will be eligible to enrol.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration of their criminal record history and apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to appointment.

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact John Kitts, Assistant Manager, on telephone (01229) 871146.

To apply for this vacancy you need to complete an application form.  Please visit www.yourcumbriajobs.co.uk to apply online.

Any queries please contact the HR Department, Town Hall, Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2LD on (01229) 876543 or e-mail hr@barrowbc.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications Friday 20 November 2015

The Council welcomes applications from disabled persons and applications from ethnic minorities.