The COGNEWS Jobs Board
- Jan 27
- 4 min read
At COGNEWS, we are eager to have local jobs filled by local residents whenever feasible, which is why we've established our new Jobs Board. This platform allows local employers to post their job openings at no cost. If you have a vacancy you wish to advertise, please contact our editorial team.
Staffordshire County Council Vacancies 27.1.26
Children's Advanced Social Worker£45,091 - £49,282 plus £963 car user allowance per annum | Across Staffordshire | Up to 37 hours per weekOur Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that. If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you. We have some exciting new opportunities for experienced social workers available with us across Stafforshire. |
Family Hub Coach£30,024 - £33,699 per annum | Across Staffordshire | Up to 37 hours per weekAre you passionate about support Children and Families? If so, come join us. We are recruiting Family Hub Coaches to join our dedicated team to deliver early help and support to families. Family Hubs enable families to get information, advice, guidance and appropriate support to meet their needs and overcome difficulties they may be experiencing. As a Family Hub Coach you will need experience in planning and delivering evidence based parenting programmes to families face to face and online. Delivery will be via a group or as one to one in the family hub or at the family home depending on the need. |
Senior Lawyer - Planning£55,609 - £60,047 | Stafford | Up to 37 hours per weekWe are looking for qualified Chartered Legal Executive (with practice/advocacy rights), Solicitor or Barrister with a comprehensive understanding of planning law to help deliver support in relation to planning matters. Interested? If so, come join us as we are a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. |
Emergency Duty Service Worker£27,254 - £30,024 | Stone | Up to 37 hours per weekStaffordshire's Emergency Duty Service (EDS) operates outside normal office hours, providing statutory social work support for both children and adults. We are seeking a full-time Emergency Duty Service Call Taker to join our team and provide a professional response to all initial contacts from service users and external agencies, ensuring appropriate action is taken. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Manager to deliver a high-quality service that prioritises the safety and well-being of children, young people, and adults. |
Staffordshire County Council
Prison Library Assistant
£25,583 - £25,989 (pro rata) | 9hrs per week | Featherstone Prison Library
Do you have a passion for reading, literacy, information and customer service? Are you looking for a unique and inspiring role?
We see our library roles as a vocation, you’ll be part of a community of partners, providing a much-needed service to our library users. The library is crucial in supporting the wellbeing of those in prison and it helps to promote positive behaviours in those library users. So, the work you’ll do will have a real impact on people’s lives and the community.
HMP Featherstone is a category C adult male prison which has a team of one Library Assistant and led by the Library Supervisor. It is a well-used and valued resource within the Prison and is currently open daily Monday to Saturday. Prison library staff offer both outreach / wing based and main library, service provision, supporting all prisoners with access to books, information & resources.
Household Waste Recycling Team Leader
£28,824 | Burton Upon Trent | Includes Weekend Working
Lead the Way in Sustainability – Join Our Recycling Revolution!
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the environment and your community? As part of Staffordshire’s Sustainability and Waste Management Service, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a greener future. Our service is at the heart of responsible waste disposal and recycling, operating 14 household waste recycling centres and driving innovative solutions for waste treatment and recovery.
We’re looking for a dynamic Team Leader to inspire and guide our dedicated team, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to sustainability, efficiency, and community leadership, this is your chance to make an impact where it truly matters.
Commercial Contract Manager
(2 posts)
£45,091 - £49,282 | Stafford | 37 and 22.2 hrs per week
The Commercial Contract Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts, throughout their lifecycle. Working with a variety of stakeholders, providers and partners, to drive continuous improvement, whilst building collaborative relationships.
Staffordshire County Council spends over £500m pa on purchasing services and supplies. A significant part of that spend is managed within the Commercial Team.
This role ensures providers meet their obligations for contract compliance, effective performance, efficiency, service outcomes and value for money. Keeping a focus on performance and quality, you will be responsible for maximising operational and financial performance whilst minimising risk, from contract inception to exit and re-commission.
There are two permanent posts available, with flexibility for the right candidate:
Post 1 – Full time (37 hours per week)
Post 2 – Part time (22.2 hours per week)
Residential Worker
£30,024 - £33,699 | plus 2 additional increments for weekend working | additional pay for sleep ins | Stafford
Join us in Staffordshire to work with our children, young people, and families.
We are committed to providing the best care and support, fostering lifelong relationships with our children. Creativity and fun are at the core of our approach, both inside and outside the homes. Our specialist teams support children and young people across Staffordshire, with numerous vacancies available.
As we continue to develop and enhance our in house residential service, we currently have roles in our 3 bed long term home in Stafford. Our new increased pay range recognises the challenging nature of the role.
Working hours vary between homes, but we operate on 15 hour shifts on a 1 on 2 off basis.
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