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Would you like to play a part in improving thequality of life in your local community?

POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS (PCSO’S) REF: V179 - Based within South CumbriaREF: V180 - Based within West Cumbria

Initially until March 2007 (to be reviewed thereafter)Starting salary approximately £18,500 (to include shift allowance and enhancements for

rostered weekend working)The successful applicants will work closely with Police Officers and our external partners in thecommunity, to provide an approachable, visible presence, with the aim of making the Cumbrianpublic feel safe, satisfied and reassured.

Educated to GCSE level, with passes in 3 subjects, including English, self-motivated and withexcellent interpersonal skills, you will be able to demonstrate the following core behaviours: • Community and customer focus• Effective communication skills• A high level of personal responsibility• Resilience• Excellent team working skills• Have respect for Race & Diversity

Experience in a customer care environment is desirable.Police Community Support Officers will be provided with a full training programme tailored totheir specific role. Please note that shift working is a requirement for PCSO's.

For further details and an application form, please send an A4 self-addressed envelope quotingrelevant reference to: The Resourcing Office, Police HQ, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria,CA10 2AU or email us on jobs@cumbria.police.uk quoting the address to which the applicationpack should be sent. Alternatively you can visit our new website at www.cumbria.police.uk andcomplete your application.

Closing date is 10th March 2006.

Cumbria ConstabularyCumbria Constabulary is committed to equality and diversity and welcomesapplications from all sections of the community.

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Democratic ServicesScrutiny Co-ordinator

Scale SO1 £22,512 - £24,000 per annum37 hours per week

We are looking for a self motivated, articulate and innovative thinker who has the confidenceand ability to work with the Councils’ two Overview and Scrutiny Committees to drive forwardan improvement plan for the service and to develop ongoing workplans. The two Committeesare currently involved in a challenging and exciting range of projects. Your role will be toassist with the scoping and focussing of these projects to ensure that they achieve results.

The post is based at Allerdale House, Workington where, in addition to co-ordinating anddeveloping the work of the Councils’ two Overview and Scrutiny Committees, you willprepare reports and agendas, attend meetings and take minutes. Applicants must be willingto embrace change and make a difference.

Previous experience in local government is not essential however, experience of reviewingservices would be an advantage. 4 GCSEs are required including mathematics and English.A degree or equivalent is desirable.

Please quote reference number V252.

Scrutiny/Democratic Services AssistantScale 3 £14,364 - £15,372 per annum

37 hours per week A vacancy has arisen in the Democratic Services Department for an administrator. The post isbased at Allerdale House, Workington where you will be primarily involved in assisting with thework of the Councils’ Overview and Scrutiny Committees and providing support for the Mayorand Deputy Mayor. Your main duties will include preparing reports and agendas, attendingmeetings, taking minutes, undertaking research, supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor andassisting with electoral work as required. Applicants must be confident, articulate, willing toembrace change and make a difference to the way the Department works. An interest in socialinclusion issues and encouraging participation in local democracy is essential.

Please quote reference number V251.

Revenues DepartmentRevenues Control Officer (temporary)Scale 4 £15,675 - £17,469 per annum pro rata

181/2 hours per week Applications are invited for the above post based in the Revenues section at Allerdale House.It is envisaged that the contract will be for a period of six months, working Wednesdayafternoon, Thursday and Friday.

You should be educated to GCSE standard and be committed to providing high levels ofservice to the public. The successful applicant will be from a financial office basedbackground, and can demonstrate a high degree of numeracy skills.

You will be part of a team responsible for the more complex aspects of billing and recoverywork for Council Tax and NNDR. You will liaise closely with the Valuation Office, ensuringaccurate reconciliation of valuation lists. Other duties include supervision and allocation ofwork for processing team colleagues, offering advice and guidance where appropriate,liaison with the Council’s bailiffs ensuring control and monitoring of bailiff activity, andincome and refunds reconciliations.

There is a large degree of contact with the general public in writing and via the telephonetherefore possession of good communication skills both written and verbal would also bean advantage.

Please quote reference number V260

For further details and an application form for above posts please contact the Personnel Section, Allerdale House, Workington,New Bridge Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3YJ or telephone (01900) 326356 (24-hours answerphone) or download an applicationform from our website on "www.allerdale.gov.uk"

Closing date for all applications is 24th February 2006.

Allerdale Borough CouncilLeading by example, valuing one another

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Personnel Clerk - REF: V176Starting salary £11,496 (Job Share will be considered)Are you excited by the prospect of a challenge?

If so, we are seeking a self-motivated, highly organised, enthusiastic individual tojoin the Personnel & Development Department at Police Headquarters.

Based within the Resourcing Section, the post requires you to have excellentcommunication skills, enabling you to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels.You must have the ability to prioritise your workload, whilst working under pressureto enable you to meet strict deadlines. You will have a strong sense of personalintegrity and confidentiality, together with the ability to provide a high qualityadministrative/clerical support service to the department.

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following corebehaviours:

• community and customer focus

• excellent team working skills

• good problem solving, planning and organisational skills

• have the ability to pay attention to detail, ensuring accuracy at all times

• have respect for Race and DiversityIf you feel that you have what we are looking for, then please apply to the addressbelow.

For further details and an application form for the above post please send an A4 self-addressed envelope quoting relevant reference number to: The Resourcing Office,Police HQ, Carleton Hall, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2AU or email us onjobs@cumbria.police.uk quoting the address to which the application pack should besent. Alternatively you can visit our website at www.cumbria.police.uk and completeyour application online.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Friday 3 March 2006.

Cumbria Constabulary is committed to equality and diversityand welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Cumbria Constabulary

WE CURRENTLY HAVE VACANCIES FOR SPECIAL CONSTABLESIf you would like the opportunity to make a difference to others, please call

our Police Recruitment Hotline on (01768) 217741 for an application pack.

MENCAPUnderstanding learning disabilityCARLISLE

Are you a good organiser with a sense of humour?

Carlisle MENCAP are looking for a part time HolidayOrganiser to organise and lead holidays for adultswith learning disabilities.

6 hours a week - worked in a flexible manner toallow for attendance on holidays.

Salary £2645 per annum.

The right person will have a knowledge of peoplewith learning disabilities and have the skills to planholidays, to organise and recruit volunteers andmanage risk situations.

For further details and application forms contact:Carlisle MENCAP, 23 California Road,

Kingstown, Carlisle.CA3 0BT. Tel. 01228 595656email:carlislemencap@aol.com

Closing date for applications: 24 February 2006.

BeachCare Officer Morecambe Bay Partnership12 - 20 hours/week (by negotiation)£20,295 - £21,654 pro-rata pay awardpending1 year renewable contract , subject to fundingEnthusiastic manager required to support volunteergroups carrying out beachcleans & make grantapplications for work to improve the appearance, access& amenity of our coastMust be willing to work flexible hours. Experience ofworking with volunteers & funding applications isrequired. Our small, friendly office is in Kendal.

Closing date 1 March 2006.Interviews 20 & 22 March 2006.

Full details from Carly Storey (01228) 601051 orcarly.storey@cumbriacc.gov.uk or www.cumbriacc.gov.uk

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To request an application pack,returnable by 12 noon on 24 February 2006, visit www.carlisle.gov.uk or phone us on (01228) 817080 (24 hour answerphone) or e-mail on vacancies@carlisle.gov.ukquoting post number V955.

Policy & Performance Officer£25,437 - £27,411As part of a team, you will have the essential experience of developing,implementing and managing a Performance Management Framework in acomplex environment.

This will involve researching and analysing performance data and developingpolicies to meet our statutory obligations.

Creating a brighter future

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WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITHSOUTH LAKES HOUSING

Bramall Construction Ltd are delighted to beworking in partnership with South Lakes Housingand are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join theteam and further grow our business in and aroundthe Cumbria area. Commitment to customer delight,our continuous improvement and ongoing trainingand development underpin our success.We seek to expand in the following Constructiondisciplines.

Construction ManagementSite Management (all levels)

Quantity Surveying (all levels)The locally based roles include working intenanted properties, within our RegenerationScheme. You will also be interfacing withresidents and all members of the widercommunity around Kendal and Ulverston Area.The successful applicant(s) will be offered anexcellent remuneration package, bonus scheme,Private Healthcare Scheme, as well as the usualbenefits of a major construction company.

If you would like to be part of our successful andprofitable business, in an excellent workingenvironment, then please forward your CVmarked “Private & Confidential” to Mrs EmmaBryan, Bramall Construction Limited, TheLighthouse, The Quays, Salford M50 3BF or e-mail your application toemma.bryan@bramallnw.com

All posts are currently under review with Agenda for Change AssessmentWe operate a No Smoking Policy

NHS Dumfries & Galloway is committed to Equal Opportunities.For all vacancies visit our website at www.show.scot.nhs.uk

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT - Ref: 06/036Salary Scale £11,097 - £15,184 pro rata. 18.75 hours per week (Wed - Fri).We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person to join the Physiotherapy Serviceat Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. The post will provide support to the physiotherapystaff working within the Rehabilitation Unit and Care of the Elderly wards. Full training willbe given to allow you to undertake both the clinical and non-clinical duties as required.You will be required to participate in the Orthopaedic weekend rota.Closing date Friday 17 February 2006.

HOTEL SERVICES ASSISTANT - Ref: 06/039Salary £5.69 per hour. 20 hours per week, permanent.Applications are invited for a Hotel Services Assistant based at Moffat HospitalInformal enquiries to Liz Shannon, Charge Nurse/Site Manager, Moffat Hospital.Tel: (01683) 220031.Closing date Friday 24 February 2006.Application form and job description from Human Resources, High East,Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG. Tel: (01387) 244042 or 244034.

GENERAL VACANCIES

OPERATIONAL SERVICES (2 POSTS) - GRADE ASC'B'Salary £5.69 per hour.

WARD HOUSEKEEPER - Ref: 06/029(Fixed term until 31 March 2006)16 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 4.45pm - 7.45pm, Friday 3.45pm - 7.45pm.

DOMESTIC ASSISTANT - Ref: 06/03035 hours per week. Monday to Friday 7.30am - 3.00pm.Based in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. To maintain the highest standards ofcleanliness within wards and departments across NHS properties.Informal enquiries to Kirsty Common, Domestic Services Manager, DGRI. Tel: (01387) 241901.Closing date Friday 17 February 2006.Application forms and a job description can be obtained from The Job Centre IrishStreet Dumfries.

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