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16 February 2009
About Manchester
Contents
The north west of England is the UK’s largest economic region outside of 
Policy .............................................................. 4
London. Manchester stands at its heart and is the largest of the ten Greater 
Manchester districts with a population of approximately 440,000. 
Cultural .......................................................... 4
Manchester is known throughout the world for its popular culture – 
Regeneration/Housing/ 
football, television and music.
Economic Development .............................. 4
Manchester’s community includes people from over seventy different 
countries and the city has developed as a business centre with strong 
Leisure ........................................................... 5
links to Asia, the USA and to several Commonwealth countries.
Strategy
There is a large student population of 50,000, including 5,000 from 
 .......................................................... 6
overseas, creating the largest student campus in Europe.
Marketing/Media .......................................... 7
The city continues to develop with the recent extensions of Manchester 
airport and the Metrolink light railway system, together with the legacies 
ICT .................................................................. 7
of the Commonwealth Games.
Hospitality/Catering/ 
Manchester City Council aims to meet the needs of the local communities 
Domestic/Cleaning ....................................... 7
and our approach is ‘what matters is what works’. Manchester still has 
neighbourhoods that have serious levels of poverty and deprivation,  
Finance ........................................................ 10
low skills, poor educational attainment, high levels of crime and il  health 
and a poor physical environment. The challenges facing us are great, but 
Trainee ......................................................... 10
we aim to meet them.
Environment ............................................... 10
Our central purpose is to reverse the cycle of decline and build a strong 
sustainable city for the future for the benefit of all its people.
Engineering  ................................................ 11
We employ over 24,000 people with an annual budget of over £500million. 
Professional ................................................ 11
Management ............................................... 12
Child Care/Play/Youth Workers ............... 12
Administrative/Secretarial/Clerical ........ 13
Social/Care/Community Work/ 
Educational Support
 .................................. 13
Schools ......................................................... 17
Non-Manchester City  
Council Advertisements
 ........................... 21
Classifieds ................................................... 25
GMP .............................................................. 28
Where to apply for jobs  
with Manchester City Council
 ................. 30
Greater Manchester Police 
vacancies now inside.
For all information on current vacancies visit www.manchester.gov.uk
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16 February 2009
Policy
Cultural
Senior Programme Officer  
Cultural Regeneration Officer 
in Community Engagement
(East) 
Grade 8 £30,456 to £34,107 (bar at £33,231) 
Grade 7 £26,706 to £29,628 (bar at £28,862) ww rata 
Ref: NB50580617/11 
Ref: NB50583234/11 
Location: Corporate Performance Group, Room 3027,  
See the Regeneration/Housing/Economic Development column for full details  
Town Hall Extension, Manchester M60 2LA 
of the Cultural Regeneration Officer (East)
Hours: 35 per week  
Permanent
The Area Co-ordination and Third Sector team is looking for an enthusiastic and 
experienced community engagement practitioner to progress Manchester’s 
strategic community engagement work.
You will: 
Regeneration/Housing/
•  Plan and facilitate the development of community engagement 
•  Build, maintain and support partnerships to deliver effective community 
Economic Development
engagement, including measurement of impact 
•  Advocate for the Community Engagement Strategy and its principles to a  
range of audiences.
Principal Regeneration Officer
We need someone who is proactive and flexible, who will bring a fresh 
perspective and a passion to drive this agenda. 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.  
Grade 9 £34,976 to £38,463 (bar at £37,555) 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Ref: NB50586342/11
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Location: Daisy Mill, 345 Stockport Road, Longsight,  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Manchester M13 0LF 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Hours: 35 per week. Permanent
Situated immediately to the south of the city centre, central Manchester acts as 
an important gateway to the city and the regional capital. The City Centre and the 
Senior Programme Officer – 
Oxford road corridor provide a wealth of education and employment 
opportunities for local residents. However high levels of worklessness, poor skill 
Corporate Complaints
levels, inadequate educational attainment for children, high crime rates, poor 
health and poor housing are some of the enormous challenges facing us in parts 
Grade 8 £30,456 to £34,107 (bar at £33,231)  
of central Manchester today. Alongside our stakeholders we have developed the 
Ref: NB50580360/11
Central Manchester Strategic Regeneration Framework which sets out the long 
term strategic vision for the area over the next ten to 15 years. A number of major 
Location: Corporate Performance Group, Room 3027,  
projects are already underway to transform neighbourhoods in Maine Road 
Town Hall Extension, Manchester M60 2LA 
(Moss Side), Grove Village, Brunswick (Ardwick) and Hulme. The Strategic 
Hours: 35 per week   
Regeneration Framework and local plans ensure that this new investment will 
Permanent
deliver long-term physical, economic and social regeneration in our priority 
You will further the development of the corporate complaints function. 
neighbourhoods.
We are looking for someone who is committed to excellent service performance 
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to these programmes and we are 
through effective complaint handling. You will play a crucial role in dealing with 
looking for people with the enthusiasm and drive to make them happen.
customer issues, providing realistic solutions when service delivery fails and 
We wish to recruit a manager with a sound knowledge of the key drivers 
ensuring all opportunities are explored for putting things right. 
influencing area-based regeneration who is able to lead, manage and co-ordinate 
This role involves:
the work of the area based team and be responsible for the management and 
co-ordination of core regeneration programmes.
•  Developing, implementing and monitoring complaints procedures, ensuring 
best practice in complaints management and that outcomes feed back into 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
service improvement
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
•  Liaising with the Local Government Ombudsman in their enquiries and with 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
senior management to ensure effective investigation and response to 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
complaints.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

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Cultural Regeneration Officer 
(East)
Leisure
Grade 7 £26,706 to £29,628 (bar at £28,862) pro rata 
Ref: NB50583234/11
Fit 4 the Future  
Location: New East Manchester, 187 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, 
Marketing Manager
Manchester M12 3ND 
Hours: 17.5 per week. Job Share 
Grade 7 £26,706 to £29, 628 (bar at £28,862) 
Fixed-term until 31 March 2010
Ref: NB50583843/15
We are looking for a Cultural Regeneration Officer with the vision, drive and 
enthusiasm to develop and deliver a comprehensive arts and cultural programme 
Location: Manchester Leisure Sports Development Centre, 
across east Manchester.
Denmark Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6FG 
Working with New East Manchester Ltd (NEM) the postholder will support the 
Hours: 35 per week 
ongoing development and delivery of the Arts and Culture Programme. It is an 
Fixed-term until 31 March 2010
Urban Regeneration Company, a partnership between Manchester City Council, 
The Department of Health (DH) and the Department for Children, Schools and 
the Homes and Communities Agency and North West Regional Development 
Families are keen to identify ways of promoting healthy behaviour and lifestyle 
Agency, leading one of the largest, most challenging and exciting regeneration 
changes / habits amongst young people. A £140m fund to boost sport and fitness 
programmes in the UK, responding to challenges across a broad spectrum of 
was recently announced in a package of measures in the Legacy Action Plan.
physical, social and economic issues. Significant investment has been made over 
One of the measures announced in the 2012 Legacy Action Plan was a Fit for the 
the last eight years but there remains a major challenge to ensure progress is 
Future incentive scheme to address the drop off in physical activity in school 
sustained and ensure the objectives in the recently refreshed Strategic 
leavers through a £1 million commitment to enable a pilot programme to offer 
Regeneration Framework are delivered.
subsidised health club and leisure centre membership to 16-22 year olds.
Your work will make a key contribution to improving the quality of life of our 
The role of the Fit for the Future Marketing Manager is to prepare and implement 
communities through developing and delivering arts and cultural initiatives to 
a Social Marketing Strategy and recruitment campaign relevant and appropriate 
benefit local communities. Cultural Regeneration in the area has a particular 
for the Fit for the future initiative. The post will also be expected to create a 
focus on community involvement, public art in urban setting and capacity 
strategic network of communication based upon evidence and research, 
building local arts and cultural organisation. You will deliver the programme in 
incorporating various media channels ensuring maximum uptake and awareness, 
collaboration with a job share who is already in post. 
and to provide Leisure Services with a clear understanding of the different 
You will have experience of successful y delivering outcome focused cultural 
markets to be targeted for the initiative. In addition to the recruitment campaign 
regeneration projects, experience of working within a regeneration environment, 
the post will ensure full media follow up to maximise publicity for MCC and the 
developing strong partnerships, managing budgets, grant monitoring and 
Fit for the Future Initiative. The post will systematically track the impact of all 
securing funding. An effective and persuasive communicator, you will be able to 
media communications and modify where appropriate, and implement a robust 
work with a range of partners to boost community involvement in arts and culture.
monitoring and evaluation process in order to provide evidence based data 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
regarding the initiative and the impact it has within Manchester.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
You will have the following:
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
•  A degree or other professional qualification in Leisure, Media and/or marketing
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
•  Relevant work experience within a communication, marketing and/or media 
led related job, with direct responsibility for initiating and implementing a large 
scale social marketing campaign 
•  Experience in data collection and analysis and monitoring and evaluating 
performance 
•  Ability to understand and articulate key messages pertinent to encouraging 
marginalised young people to take on lifestyle changes 
•  A broad understanding of the strategic fit between physical activity and public 
health, and the contribution that leisure services can make to health 
improvement and tackling health inequalities within Manchester’s 
communities
•  The ability to lead, manage and motivate 
•  Excellent planning skills being able to prioritise work and set targets for 
yourself and others 
•  Experience of developing the creative brief for interactive web based 
“When we last advertised for two posts 
communication.
we only advertised in Jobs Update and 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
associated website.
Closing date: 27th February 2009.
Our response to these adverts was very 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  

good and therefore we are unlikely to 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
place adverts in the local press due to the 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
increased fees involved and the response 
we get through Jobs Update.”
Source: Chorlton High School 
M-four Advertising Response Analysis survey 
September 2007
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16 February 2009
Seasonal Water Park Warden
Strategy
Grade 4 £16,614 to £18,882 (bar at £18,217)  
plus the flex payment of 6.25% 
Ref: NB50574086/15
Manager Strategy  
Location: Chorlton Water Park, Maitland Avenue, Chorlton, 
Manchester M21 7WH. 
and New Initiatives
Hours: 35 per week 
Fixed-term until 30 September 2009
Grade 9 £34,976 to £38,463 (bar at £37,555) 
Manchester Leisure is seeking to appoint a Seasonal Water Park Warden for the 
Ref: NB50575889/05
Mersey Valley Warden Service.
The Mersey Valley Countryside Warden Service operates on a number of 
Location: Town Hall Extension, Manchester M60 2AX 
countryside sites within Manchester and Trafford, improving wildlife habitats and 
Hours: 35 per week 
public access to the local countryside for the benefit of local people. The Warden 
Permanent
Service provides land management, visitor and public information services for 
With an extensive track record of successful management in a property 
the public around these sites. 
environment and leading on major strategic projects which have delivered 
The seasonal posts will be based primarily at Chorlton Water Park, a Green Flag 
improved premises solutions and efficiency savings, you will head a team 
Site and Local Nature Reserve, in order to assist with site and visitor provision 
responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction for all the
between 1st April 2009 and 30th September 2009.
Council’s property, including disposals, regeneration and corporate property 
We are looking for committed individuals with an interest in Nature Conservation 
advice. You will also play a major role in the delivery of strategic projects. 
and/ or Water based Recreation, who will provide a range of site based and visitor 
Experience in major office relocation projects would be an advantage.
duties at this important Local Nature Reserve site.
You will be self motivated with a clear understanding of the agenda for 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
modernising Local Government .
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
You will have a proven ability to lead and motivate a team plus excellent 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
communication skills.
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Community Development 
Officer
Manager Asset  
Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,940 (bar at £25,146) 
Ref: NB50572060/15
Management Team
Location: Baguley Hall Primary School, Wythenshawe,  
Grade 9 £34,976 to £38,463 (bar at £37,555) 
Manchester M23 1LB 
Ref: NB50575967/05
Hours: 35 per week 
Fixed-term until 31 March 2011
Location: Town Hall Extension, Manchester M60 2AX 
We are offering an exciting and challenging opportunity which involves working 
Hours: 35 per week 
in partnership with a group of primary cluster schools within the Baguley ward.
Permanent
Based with the Manchester Leisure Community Activity Section, you will 
With strong motivational and management skills you will lead the Council’s Asset 
coordinate the delivery of the community use and varied menu of activities 
Management Team reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Valuation and 
sections of the core offer for the Extended Schools initiative.
Property (Strategy). Your key responsibilities will be to ensure that the Corporate 
We are looking for a self-motivated, energetic individual, committed to 
Asset Management Plan is aligned to the property reviews, the corporate 
improving community activity opportunities for the residents of Baguley.  
property strategy and the Asset Management spend programme.
You will be part of a supportive team from Leisure Services and the Head 
This role will form a key liaison point of contact for service heads in the alignment 
Teachers from the cluster schools.
of Departmental business plans with the delivery of the corporate property 
Candidates must display evidence of a thorough understanding of planning and 
objectives whilst ensuring service delivery is optimised.
implementing community activities for local residents, including those with 
You will have experience in management within the property environment with 
challenging or difficult behaviours and / or those at risk.
excellent organisational and communications skills.
The successful candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Closing date for applications is 4.00pm Monday 2nd March 2009.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

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Marketing/Media
Hospitality/Catering/
Domestic/Cleaning
Fit 4 the Future  
Marketing Manager
Assistant Cook
Grade 7 £26,706 to £29, 628 (bar at £28,862) 
Grade 2 £7.12 to £7.97 (bar at £7.49) per hour 
Ref: NB50583843/15
Ref: NB50572462/20
See the Leisure column for full details of the Fit 4 the Future Marketing Manager.
Location: Gorton Education Village, Holmcroft Road, Gorton, 
Manchester M18 7NG 
Hours: 30 per week. Term-time only 
Principal Press Officer
Permanent 
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Cook who will be responsible for the 
production of meals in a busy kitchen, including preparation, cooking and 
Grade 8 £30,456 to £34,107 (bar at £33,231) pro rata 
serving. You will also be required to cover for the Supervisor, when necessary,  
Ref: NB50579138/11
to ensure the efficient running of the kitchen. Duties will include meeting targets, 
stock control, cash handling, maintaining Health and Safety standards and 
Location: Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester M60 2LA 
assisting in staffing issues. 
Hours: 17.5 per week  (working Wednesday pm, Thursday  
Applicants should hold, or be working towards NVQ Level 1 Food Preparation and 
and Friday) Job Share. 
Cooking or an equivalent qualification.
Permanent
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
Manchester City Council is constantly in the public eye. The press office plays a 
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
key role and offers an exciting, challenging and dynamic working environment. 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
We are looking for a highly skilled media relations professional who is well-versed 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
in the mechanics of running a busy press office. Working to the Head of Media 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Relations, and managing a team of press officers, the Principal Press Officer will 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
thrive on the daily demands of being at the sharp end of media relations. Strong 
media contacts and experience of managing people are essential. A background 
in local government or the public sector would be an advantage.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  

Catering Services Manager
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Grade 7 £26,706 to £29,628 (bar at £28,862) 
Ref: NB50572248/20
Location: Room 137, Town Hall, Manchester M60 2LA 
Hours: up to 48 per week 
ICT
Permanent
We are looking to recruit an inspirational manager with a passion for hospitality. 
If you share our aspirations to continually improve catering this could be the job 
for you. You will lead a team, which provides a top quality function and 
Senior Digital  
banqueting operation, as well as retail catering for the Town Hall.
Development Officer
You will be somebody with drive and vision that can help move plans forward. 
You have excellent management skills, and the ability to inspire your team to 
deliver results.
Grade 8 £30,456 to £34,107 (bar at £33,231) 
The ideal candidate should have operational management experience in a quality 
Ref: NB50571756/05
catering facility, where high standards of food quality, service and attention to 
detail are paramount. This is likely to be a 4/5 star hotel environment or a well 
Location: Manchester Digital Development Agency, 117 – 119 
respected venue with a large scale banqueting operation. You will have financial 
Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED 
acumen and understanding of key business drivers. In addition, to holding or be 
Hours: 35 per week 
willing to work towards a qualification in hospitality management at NVQ level 4 
Permanent
or an equivalent qualification.
Manchester Digital Development Agency - MDDA is looking for someone to assist 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
in the delivery of the Digital Strategy for Manchester and other initiatives 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
promoting the use of technology to combat social exclusion and support 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
innovation eg. digital energy efficiency projects. The post includes responsibility
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
for managing projects, assisting in the management of the Digital Engagement 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Team and contributing to the overall management of the MDDA as part of the 
senior management team. The work involves regular liaison with the city’s 
regeneration teams, digital sector companies, voluntary organisations,
local and regional strategic bodies as well as European project partners.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784. 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785. 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

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16 February 2009
Unit Catering Manager  
Catering Assistants
x 2 posts
Grade 1 £6.74 to £6.90 (bar at £6.74) per hour 
Grade 4 £9.10 to £10.35 (bar at £9.98) per hour
Ref: NB50580116/20
Post 1: Ref: NB50571881/20 
Location: Posts available at: 
Location: Briscoe Lane Primary School, Newton Heath,  
Brookway High School, Wythenshawe.  
Manchester M20 5QB 
16 hours per week. Term-time only
Hours: 30 per week. Term-time only 
Northenden Primary School, Northenden. 
Permanent
16 hours per week. Term-time only
Post 2: Ref: NB50582406/20 
St Paul’s RC High School, Newall Green.  
Location: St Agnes Primary School, Hamilton Road, Longsight, 
15 hours per week. Term-time only
Manchester M13 0PE 
Benchill Primary School, Benchill, 12 hours per week.  
Hours: 27.5 per week. Term-time only 
Term-time only
Permanent
Permanent
You will ensure the cost effective and efficient running of the catering service, 
Working as a member of a lively, dedicated team, you will be involved in the 
maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, presentation and service. 
preparation and serving of meals, setting up and clearing dining areas together 
You will produce a meal in accordance with the specification and complete the 
with washing up and cleaning within the kitchen.
appropriate returns and records. You must hold a qualification in food 
preparation and cooking at NVQ level 2 or an equivalent and hold/be willing to 
The opportunity to train for appropriate qualifications will be provided.
work towards a qualification in hospitality supervision at NVQ level 3 or an 
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
equivalent qualification.
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Relief Social Care Cook  
Catering Assistants x 2 posts
x 2 posts
Grade 1 £6.74 to £6.90 (bar at £6.74) per hour 
Ref: NB50574080/20
Grade 3 £8.14 to £8.89 (bar at £8.68) per hour 
Ref: NB50572471/20
Location: Posts available at: 
Post 1: Aspinall Primary School, Broadacre Road, Gorton, 
Location: Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2JX 
Manchester M18 7NY. 10 hours per week. Term -time only
Hours: 25 per week  
Post 2: St Barnabas Primary School, Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, 
Fixed-term (52 week contract)
Manchester M11 2JX. 10 hours per week. Term-time only
You will assist with the production of meals and to maintain high standards of 
Post 3: Varna St Primary School, Varna Street, Openshaw, 
kitchen and personal hygiene and safety. You will be required to have overall 
Manchester M11 1WP. 10 hours per week. Term-time only
responsibility for the running of the kitchen and dining areas under the direction 
Permanent
of the Catering Manager. You must be flexible and willing to provide cover for 
Working as a member of a lively, dedicated team, you will be involved in the 
unforeseen requirements/emergencies in the areas specified. Experience of large 
preparation and serving of meals, setting up and clearing dining areas together 
scale catering is essential and you must hold or be working towards NVQ Level 1 
with washing up and cleaning within the kitchen.
Food Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification.
The opportunity to train for appropriate qualifications will be provided.
This post will require the successful candidate to work in both school and social 
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
care environment.
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  

Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Age Positive
Manchester City Council is committed to the 
principles of age diversity and is supporting  
the Department for Work and Pensions’ Age 
Positive Campaign
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Relief Catering Assistants Social  Domestic x 2 posts
Care/School Meals x 4 posts
Grade 1 £11,961 to £12,592 (bar at £12,299) pro rata 
Ref: NB50579084/16
Grade 1 £6.74 to £6.90 (bar at £6.74) per hour 
Ref: NB50572506/20
Location: Sale Road Children’s Centre, Sale Road, Northern Moor, 
Manchester M23 0JX 
Location: Parkhouse Street, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2JX 
Hours: 16 per week  
Hours: 16 per week (52 week contract) 
(1 post – 7.30am to 10.15am and 1 post – 2.15pm to 5.30pm) 
Permanent
Permanent 
Manchester Fayre are looking for Relief Catering Assistants to work in both 
You will be responsible for carrying out cleaning duties to a high standard, 
Schools and Social Care environments in the north area of the City
ensuring that the centre is kept in a hygienic condition. Your role will be to 
This job comes with all the trimmings
provide high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at the Centre.
•  Good prospects - step onto other jobs
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
•  Great Pension - we contribute
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
•  Working in schools local to you
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
•  Gain National recognised qualifications.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Building Attendant x 7 posts
Grade 2 £12,989 to £14,545 (bar at £13,663) 

Catering Assistant 
Ref: NB50578068/16
Location: Central district 
Grade 1 £6.74 to £6.90 (bar at £6.74) per hour 
Hours: 20 per week
Ref: NB50572341/20
We are looking for a Building Attendant to provide a welcoming service for users 
of the Children’s Centre’s at locations across the city.
Location: Ravensbury Community School, Tartan Street, 
Manchester M11 4EG 
The position requires provision of a porterage service, cleaning, minor repairs 
Hours: 15 per week. Term-time only 
and maintenance and generally ensuring that all requirements are met in a 
Permanent
professional and efficient manner. You will have responsibility for room set up as 
Working as a member of a lively, dedicated team, you will be involved in the 
well as ensuring that everything runs with professional smoothness as well as 
preparation and serving of meals, setting up and clearing dining areas together 
working as part of a team.
with washing up and cleaning within the kitchen.
Communication skills, You will be expected to handle telephone and face to face 
The opportunity to train for appropriate qualifications will be provided.
enquiries in a  warm and friendly manner along with excellent communication 
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
skills as the role demands a high degree of contact with internal and external 
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
partners and members of the community.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Basic computer skills are required, further training would be available to 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
successful candidates.
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
There are 7 part-time posts available, however there may be an opportunity to 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
work full-time in this post across 2 settings.  
Applications are welcome from persons interested in both part-time and 
full-time post.

Casual Catering Assistant
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  

Grade 1 £6.74 to £6.90 (bar at £6.74) per hour 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Ref: NB50585328/20
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Location: Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester M60 2LA 
Hours: part-time. Casual.  Supply
The ideal candidate will preferably have knowledge of food and beverage service 
and will be required to have strong customer service skills.
Whilst no formal qualifications are required you should have knowledge of the 
“Jobs Update has proven to be a cost-effective 
following:
and useful method of recruitment for local 
•  Basic hygiene and Health and Safety
vacancies. 
•  Working as part of a team
Particular mention from the Executive team 
•  Experience of working in catering.
went to the quality of the Director advert.”
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  

Source: Creative Support 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  

M-four Advertising Response Analysis survey 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
August 2007
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16 February 2009
Finance
Environment
Revenues and Benefits 
Sewer Baiting Technician
Casework Manager
Grade 4 £16,614 to £18,882 (bar at £18,217) 
Ref: NB50581069/02
Grade 8 £30,456 to £34,107 (bar at £33,231) 
Ref: NB50579546/05
Location: Pest Control, Unit 22, Clayton Court, The City Works, 
Welcomb Street, Manchester M11 2NP 
Location: Alexandra House, Moss Lane East, Manchester M15 5BA 
Hours: 35 per week 
Hours: 35 per week,  Permanent
Permanent
Manchester City Council Revenues and Benefits Unit needs a highly motivated 
Manchester City Council is proud of its pest control service which has won 
and effective manager with substantial technical/professional expertise to lead 
accolades from the industry for its leading edge, professional and comprehensive 
and develop a section of 22 staff dealing with its appeals, complaints, 
approach to the control of nuisance and public health pests in a very busy  
discretionary decisions and quality assurance for both benefits and Council Tax 
urban environment.
collection. The Unit is one of the largest and busiest nationally, providing services 
We are now looking for a Sewer Baiting Technician who is motivated to make a 
to 70,000 households claiming Housing Benefits, Council Tax Benefits and 
contribution as part of a team in dealing with Public Health and Pest Control 
Education Benefits and to 215,000 Council Tax payers.
issues within the Manchester City area.
You will need to show you can manage specialist staff to deliver efficient 
The post involves the programmed baiting of the main highway sewers and 
customer-focused services to high professional standards and can ensure that the 
associated drainage together with dealing with surface rat infestations where 
Unit learns from the section’s work to review and improve its processes and 
appropriate which involves daily manual handling including raising highway 
performance. You will also have sound judgement, diplomacy and excellent 
drainage chambers.
communication skills, in relation to the handling of difficult and sensitive cases.
Reporting to the Operational Manager (Pest Control), you will have developed a 
If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to deliver the above and want the 
high level of communication skills and be familiar with computerised work 
opportunity to show you can deliver step change in a pressured environment  
systems being able to carry out basic inputting and prepare written reports.  
then we want to hear from you.
You will need to demonstrate the ability to work alone as well as part of a team. 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
All post-related training will be given as required.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
A current driving licence is essential.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Overtime and weekend work where required.
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Trainee
Graduate Procurement/Quantity 
Surveying Trainee Scheme
Candidates appointed will start on Grade 6  

(£22,664 to £25,940 – bar at £25,146) 
Ref: SRS/QST
We’re building a better future for the people of Manchester - and, at the same 
time, we could help you build a bright future of your own. If you’re a graduate or 
final year student, this is your chance to join a vibrant, forward-looking Council 
serving an astounding community.
As a Graduate Quantity Surveying Trainee, you’ll spend 3 years working within 
the Corporate Technical Services Procurement Group covering the training and 
competencies in our RICS Structured Training Agreement - preparing you for the 
RICS APC, leading to chartered membership of the RICS.
Our standards are high; we’ll ask for enthusiasm and a commitment to the people 
we serve. You’ll also have to live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester 
and proof of residency will be required. In return, you can expect our backing for 
your career progression as well as first-rate benefits. In other words, we don’t 
Stonewall
think there’s anything wrong with a little ambition. Or come to that, a lot.
Application forms telephone: 0161 234 3082.  
Textphone: 0161 234 3377.  

Manchester City Council is proud  
See the Senior Recruitment Service for full details on page 30. 
to be recognised as a diversity champion, 
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
promoting equality and supporting employees
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Engineering 
Professional
Technician
Market Manager (Arndale)
Scale 4/PO2 £16,941 to £31,348 
Grade 7 £26,706 to £29,628 (bar at £28,862), + 6.7% 
Ref: NB50581133/11
Ref: NB50581425/20 
The grade awarded to this post is part of the transitional arrangements for 
Location: GMUTC Unit, Signals & Networks Groups, 2nd Floor,  
implementing revised pay and grading arrangements utilising the national job 
2 Piccadilly Place, Manchester M1 3BN 
evaluation scheme. The grade will be subject to review within 12 months.
Hours: 35 per week 
Permanent
Location: Arndale Market, Arndale Shopping Centre, High Street, 
The Greater Manchester Urban Traffic Control Unit (GMUTC) is responsible for  
Manchester M4 3AH 
the design, operation and maintenance of over 2100 signal installations within 
Hours: 35 per week 
the area of the ten Greater Manchester districts
Permanent
The post presents an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to  
You will effectively manage a Retail Market, it’s operations and all quality and 
the analysis, design, installation and operation of traffic signals and related  
performance issues dealing with trader and members of the public. You will 
traffic control systems throughout Greater Manchester, ensuring delivery of 
manage relationships with all stakeholders and ensure the integration of the 
quality schemes.
market with other retail outlets. As well as developing Strategies to ensure the 
growth of the market.
Applicants must possess a degree in engineering or other numerate discipline  
or an MSc in Traffic/Transportation.  An alternative would be an OND/ONC in an 
We are looking for people with the following:
engineering discipline or an Incorporated Engineer with experience in traffic 
•  Wide ranging experience of managing retail operations in a strongly customer 
engineering and traffic signals work.
orientated service.
•  Motivation and determination to drive a service forward
We offer a balanced work/life package, with a 35 hour week and flexible working 
hours, a final salary pension scheme, generous holidays and extensive training 
•  Meticulous planning and organisational skills
and development opportunities.  We are located in the heart of a thriving, 
•  A commitment to continuous improvement
exciting city, but within easy reach of the Lake and Peak Districts, North Wales 
•  Ambition and determination to be the best.
and other leisure opportunities.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Trading Standards Specialists 
(x 2 posts)
Fair Trading and Comprehensive Inspection teams 

Grade 7 £26,706 to £29,628 (bar at £28,862) 
Ref: NB50578558/02
Location: Hammerstone Road, Gorton, Manchester M18 8EQ 
Hours: 35 per week 
Permanent
We have vacancies for two Trading Standards Officers who want to work in the 
regions largest City. 
There are currently vacancies for specialists in the Fair Trading and Comprehensive 
Inspection teams. However, you may also participate in other areas of work 
dependant upon service demands. We have an integrated approach to enforcement 
and your role as a Trading Standards Specialist will help deliver within the 
Regulatory and Enforcement Services section. You will be expected to carry out a 
comprehensive range of duties, being, counterfeit goods, consumer safety, rogue 
traders and inspecting trade premises on an intel igence led approach.
“Many Schools are starting to advertise in 
Manchester is a vibrant regional centre with it’s own specific demands and you wil  
the City Council Jobs Update publication 
need to show sufficient flexibility to respond to these. Some weekend and evening 
work will be required. Your work load will be interesting and varied, so if you are 
instead of local newspapers, as this is 
looking for a chal enge that will benefit your career, then come and join us.
more cost-effective for us and gets us the 
The post carries an essential car allowance.
response.”
Your starting salary will be dependant upon your level of relevant knowledge  
and experience.
Applicants must have the Diploma in Trading Standards (or equivalent).
Source: Brookway High School and Sports College 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  

M-four Advertising Response Analysis survey 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
September 2007
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

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16 February 2009
Assistant Market Manager 
(Arndale)
Child Care/Play/ 
Grade 5 £19,370 to £21,937 (bar at £21,244) 
Youth Workers
Ref: NB50581720/20 
The grade awarded to this post is part of the transitional arrangements for 
implementing revised pay and grading arrangements utilising the national 
job evaluation scheme . The grade will be subject to review within 12 months.

Childcare Worker Level 2
Location: Arndale Market, Arndale Shopping Centre, 49 High 
Grade 3 £14,847 to £16,230 (bar at £15,849) 
Street, Manchester, M4 3AH 
Hours: 35 per week 
Ref: NB50579274/16
Permanent
Location: Hallam Road Children Centre, Hallam Road, Newton 
You will support the market manager in managing a retail market, its operations 
Heath, Manchester M40 2SY 
and all quality and performance issues dealing with trader and members of the 
Hours: 35 per week 
public. You will manage relationships with all stakeholders and ensure the 
integration of the market with other retail outlets. As well as developing 
Permanent
strategies to ensure the growth of the market.
We require a Childcare Worker who has the skills to work with children aged six 
You will manage all aspects of the Market ensuring that policy is adhered to and 
months to five years of age. You must be able to provide a rich stimulating 
developing the market to ensure full occupancy.
environment meeting all basic needs for the children in your care. Working as 
We are looking for:
part of a team you must be able to contribute to the monitoring and recording of 
•  Management experience of managing retail operations in a strongly customer 
information. You will provide positive experiences for children and their families 
orientated service.
and the local community.
•  Motivation and determination to drive a service forward
Applications will only be considered from people permanently resident 
•  Meticulous planning and organisational skills
within the boundaries of the City of Manchester.
•  A commitment to continuous improvement
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
•  Ambition and determination to be the best
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  

Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  

See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Youth Worker Level 1 x 2 posts
Salary: JNC Level 1 £16,641 pro rata, £17,199 – £19,362  

Management
pro rata (if qualified) 
Ref: NB50575248/16
Location: Collyhurst Youth Centre, Teignmouth Avenue, 
Programme Manager
Collyhurst, Manchester M40 7QD 
Hours: 9 per week. Evening Sessions: 3 hours per night 
Grade 9 £34,976 to £38,463 (bar at £37,555) 
Permanent
Ref: NB50582241/11
You will be part of a team providing support for young people aged 14 to 19. You 
will assist Young People to take decisions and organise the activities themselves.
Location: Town Hall Extension, St Peter’s Square, Manchester M60 2LA 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Hours: 35 per week 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Permanent
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Corporate Performance Group to lead 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
improvement work which results in customer focused, inclusive and efficient 
service provision within the Council and its partnerships.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for improving public services, knowledge 
of business improvement techniques, and an in-depth understanding of the local 
Detached Youth Worker  
government policy framework, including the new Comprehensive Area 
Assessment (CAA) process.
x 2 posts
The post holder will manage and coordinate a series of business improvement 
activities designed to increase the capacity and performance of the organisation, 
Salary: £7947.24 per annum. 
whether that be related to the council’s business planning process, how well it 
Ref: NB50583019/16
manages its resources, or the extent to which value for money is being provided 
in the delivery of services. Collaborative working with a wide range of 
stakeholders inside and outside the Council is essential, so you will have a high 
Location: Crossley House Youth Centre, 755 Ashton Old Road, 
level of interpersonal and influencing skills.
Openshaw, Manchester  
You will also be responsible for managing a small team of Programme  
Hours: 15 per week 
Officers, reporting to the Strategy Leader for Organisational Improvement  
Fixed-term until 30 September 2009 
and Service Inclusion.
You will be to able to deliver high quality Detached youth work addressing the 
For an informal conversation, please contact Nicola Bamford, Strategy Leader,  
local needs and the priorities of the New Deal for Communities, East Manchester 
on 0161 234 3966.
Regeneration, Youth and Connexions Services.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
You must be able to contribute to local Crime and Community Safety Initiatives.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
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Administrative/ 
Social/Care/ 
Secretarial/Clerical
Community Work/
Educational Support
FSD and Vacancy Co-ordinator
Grade 4 £16,614 to £18,882 (bar at £18,217) 

Service Manager –  
Ref: NB50576825/17
Health Disability
Location: Alexandra Centre, Adscombe Street, Moss Side, 
Manchester M16 7AQ.  
PO5 £36,730 to £39,345  
This post is currently based at the Alexandra Centre but the service 
Ref: NB50583774/16
will be relocating to Overseas House in the City Centre in March 2009. 
Hours: 35 per week 
Location: Chorlton District Office (but must be prepared to work in 
Fixed-term until 31 March 2011
any location in the City) 
The Family Information Service (FIS) offers impartial advice, information and 
Hours: 35 per week 
assistance to Manchester families with children up to the age of 19.  
Permanent
The knowledge base for the service is held on the FIS database, which is used to 
•  We are looking for:
support Manchester City Council’s on-line Childrens Services Directory (CSD).  
•  Robust operational management experience in a Children’s Services setting?
The CSD is evolving into a Family Service Directory, which will be the main tool 
•  Enthusiastic and energetic approach to managing change?
for practitioners to access information to support the Common Assessment 
•  Experience of directing resources where they will have the most impact for 
Framework. We are looking to recruit an officer to maintain the FIS database and 
children and young people?
to support the development of the Directory. The work will also include liaising 
with schools, childcare providers and external agencies to gather information 
•  DipSW/CSS/CQSW Qualification?
and ensure that it is accurate and up-to-date. The successful candidate must have 
This could be just the opportunity you have been waiting for.
experience of managing databases.
Manchester City Council is committed to enabling children with learning 
This post is currently based at the Alexandra Centre but the service will be 
difficulties or disabilities and children who are young carers to achieve their 
relocating to Overseas House in the City Centre in March 2009.
potential and to lead happy and fulfilling lives. This is a great time to join us in 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
implementing a significant programme of change that aims to improve the 
Apply online: www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
outcomes for vulnerable children in the City.
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
You will play a significant role in delivering Manchester’s commitments as part of 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
the Government’s Aiming High for Disabled Children programme.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
You will be responsible for the development and delivery of high quality services 
for young carers, disabled children and their families.
We are ambitious in our aspirations – are you?
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Customer Service Officer
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  

Scale 4 £16,941 to £18,882 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Ref: NB50584364/02
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Location: Town Hall Extension, Manchester, M60 2LA 
Hours: 35 per week 
Permanent
We are one of the country’s largest Parking Services and therefore we like to set 
Business Services Manager – 
the standard that other authorities follow, as such this position wil  see you being 
responsible for undertaking investigations of customers’ queries and providing 
Schools Admissions
responses within strict timescales.  We are looking for people with the right skills, 
knowledge, attitude and adaptability to join this busy team providing a high 
Grade 9 £34,976 to £38,463 (bar at £37,555) 
quality customer services and all the while ensuring high levels of efficiency. The 
Ref: NB50583918/17
role will involve fol owing a legislative process in order to investigate and respond 
to correspondence from members of the public, who have been issued with 
Location: Overseas House, Quay Street, Manchester M3 3BB 
environmental and parking notices.
Hours: 35 per week 
You should have a proven record of delivering high volumes, high quality work in 
Permanent
a demanding environment and you should be able to demonstrate your 
Are you committed to continuous service improvement and passionate about 
consistent approach to decision making whilst applying reasonableness and 
improving the customer experience? We are looking for a manager to lead and 
remaining customer focussed. You should also have the ability to deal with 
develop the Council’s Admissions Service specialising in securing fair access to 
customers in a diplomatic and courteous manner, there is also a need to find the 
education for children and young people aged 0-25. If you have an excellent track 
balance between being assertive and empathic when working on enforcement 
record of service delivery and leading and managing staff in a complex 
issues within a customer service remit. We are looking for people with good 
environment we would like to hear from you. A good working knowledge of local 
communication skills both orally and written, along with good computer skills.
and national government regulations and procedures relating to school 
If you have a positive outlook and can rise to the challenge of busy and changing 
admissions initiatives would be an advantage but is not essential.
working environment we would like to hear from you.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784. 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
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16 February 2009
Service Improvement  
Social Worker/ASW
and Information Manager
Scale 6/PO2 £21,937- £31,348 (bar at 30 ( £25,146)  
and 36 (£29,628) 
Grade 7 £26,706 to £29,628 (bar at £28,862) 
Ref: NB50574676/16
Ref: NB50578903/16
Location: Kingslea House, Francis Road, Withington, Manchester M20 
Location: Alexandra Centre, Adscombe Street, Moss Side, 
Hours: 35 per week 
Manchester M16 7AQ 
Permanent
Hours: 35 per week 
Manchester’s mental health services are committed to providing integrated, 
Permanent
recovery oriented services that promote social inclusion and help ensure that the 
The Family Information Service offers impartial advice, information and assistance 
users of its services can enjoy ordinary lives as members of the local community.
to Manchester families with children up to the age of 19. The service works closely 
These posts are formally seconded to the Manchester Mental Health and Social 
with partners and other agencies to support parents and improve outcomes for 
Care Trust that has recently implemented a wide-ranging change programme to 
children and young people in Manchester. This is an expanding service and we 
are looking for an manager to lead a team of 8 officers and to be responsible for 
improve the range and scope of integrated community mental health services 
the planning and implementation of service improvements within FIS.
and increase the ability of services to promote recovery and independence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing 
These posts are part of multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Teams and 
information management systems, including the web-based Children’s Services 
will provide a full mental health social work service.
Directory. Applicants must have excellent IT skills and experience of managing 
Where qualified the post holder will undertake the role and functions of an 
databases.
Approved Social Worker (AMHP). Where not qualified the post holder must be 
This post is currently based at the Alexandra Centre but the service will be 
willing to train and subsequently practice as an AMHP.
relocating to Overseas House in the City Centre early in 2009.
You must be a registered Social Worker with the General Social Care Council.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Social Worker/ASW (AMHP)
NVQ Assessor
Scale 6/PO2 £21,937 to £31,348 (bar at 30 (£25,146)  
Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,940  
and 36 (£29,628) + 6.7% flexibility payment 
(bar at £25,146) Ref: NB50583319/16 
Ref: NB50574692/16
Location: Workplace planning and development service,  
Location: Chorlton House, 70 Manchester Road,  
Victoria Mill, Miles Platting, Manchester M40 7LH 
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9UN 
Hours: 35 per week 
Hours: 35 per week 
Permanent 
Permanent
Workforce planning and development has a well-developed strategy for 
A number of posts are available for mental health social workers to join crisis 
supporting front line staff to achieve the appropriate national vocational 
resolution and home treatment teams. This is an exciting opportunity for social 
qualification for their post in adult social care.
workers to join a new and developing citywide CRHT service. The multi-
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified assessor to join our successful 
disciplinary teams provide an alternative to hospital admission for people 
team delivering underpinning knowledge workshops and providing assessment 
experiencing an acute mental health crisis. The service is available 7 days per 
against set competencies in line with awarding body standards at level 2 and 3.
week and these posts involve shift work and on-call duties for which an enhanced 
We are looking for a committed individual who works well in a team and has the 
payment will be made.
ability to manage cohorts of learners at different stages of assessment meeting 
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate high levels of commitment, 
agreed targets.
the ability to engage service users and carers in all aspects of their care, have a 
•  Management experience in a community care setting
good understanding of the crisis resolution/home treatment service, have a 
commitment to multidisciplinary team working and have experience of 
•  Experience in assessing candidates
managing patients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis.
•  Hold D32/D33 or A1 award.
The service follows a social systems model in order to provide holistic care to 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
patients and their families.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
To support this approach there is ongoing training available to all staff.  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
The integrated service also offers an extensive range of other training.
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
All applicants are required to:
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
•  Hold a full driving licence
•  Be a registered Social Worker with the General Social Care Council
•  Undertake the role and functions of an Approved Social Worker (ASW) where 
approved or if not approved be willing to train and subsequently practice as an 
Approved Social Worker work shifts and participate in the on call rota.
These posts are formally seconded to the Manchester Mental Health and Social 
Care Trust.
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.    
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

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Inclusion Assistant  
Behaviour Needs  
(Bengali/Sylheti)
Teaching Assistant
Grade 4 £16,614 to £18,882 (bar at £18,217) 
Grade 4 £16,614 to £18,882 (bar at £18,217) 
Ref: NB50579016/16
Ref: NB50568365/17
Location: 1st Floor, R and D Block, Wenlock Offices, Wenlock Way, 
Location: Peacock Centre, Peacock Close, Gorton, Manchester M18 8AX 
West Gorton, Manchester M12 5DH 
Hours: 35 per week 
Hours: 17.5 per week to be worked flexibly 
Permanent 
Fixed-term until 31 March 2010
Manchester City Council is transforming its Education Services and is committed 
We are looking for an individual with strong communication skil s in both English and 
to making Manchester’s Children’s Services one of the best in the country. We 
Bengali (Sylheti) dialect) to work within the SureStart Equality and Inclusion Team.
need people who are outcome focused and passionate about improving 
The successful candidate will help us to deliver an exciting project for the central 
educational experiences for children and young people. To do this we need the 
government department for children, schools and families. The focus of the 
best people who can bring out the best in others.
project is to promote the take-up of formal childcare amongst Black and Minority 
We are looking to recruit experienced Teaching Assistants who have a high level 
Ethnic communities in Manchester and assist parents to access employment and 
of expertise in providing pastoral support to pupils who have specific emotional 
training. In order to do this you will need to:
and behavioural difficulties. The ideal candidates will be excellent in establishing 
•  Have experience of providing bi-lingual advice and support
productive working relationships with pupils. You will be excellent 
•  Posses the ability to engage with parents and community groups in order to 
communicators, with experience and understanding of the communications skills 
provide information, support and guidance
required to support children and young people, including liaising with family 
•  Have an understanding of the scope and benefits of quality childcare and a 
members, school staff and other agencies. Experience of assessment of pupils to 
willingness to promote the role of childcare in helping parents to access 
determine particular needs, along with experience of implementing 
employment and training
interventions to meet these needs is also crucial for these roles. Knowledge and 
•  Have good organisational skills and the ability to work closely with a number of 
experience of issues around social inclusion is equally important.  If you are 
agencies in meeting the aims of the project.
passionate about improving the outcomes for children and young people in the 
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
city and possess the required skills, qualifications and experience then we would 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
like to hear from you.
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Family Link Library Worker  
x 2 posts
Tutor, Family Literacy, 
Grade 5 £19,370 to £21,937 (bar at £21,937) or pro rata
Language and Numeracy
Post 1: Ref: NB50577608/01 
Location: Hulme Library, Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 5FQ 
Lecturer Grade Band A £19,569 to £22,827 
Hours: 17.5 per week (Monday, Tuesday 7 hours and Wednesday 3.5 
Ref: NB50577214/17
hours) Job Share.  
Fixed-term until 31 March 2011.  
Location: Various locations across the city 
Based at Hulme Library, and working in other sites/ community 
Hours: 37 per week  
venues in the Central West area.
Fixed-term until 31 July 2009
Post 2: Ref: NB50571890/01 
We are looking for an experienced literacy and/or numeracy tutor to work with 
Location: Based at Crumpsall Library, Abraham Moss Centre, 
the highly motivated MAES FLLN team (Grade 1 OFSTED April 08).
Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5UF 
Applicants must be qualified to Level 4 in teaching Literacy and/ or Numeracy, 
Hours: 35 per week 
have good communication skills and be able to teach adults effectively. You will 
Fixed-term until 31 July 2009
be dynamic, able to work independently and collaboratively, and able to plan, 
Exciting opportunities have arisen for highly-motivated people to work in 
prepare and teach FLLN programmes to parents and carers. It is important that 
partnership with the local communities, key agencies and the voluntary sector 
you are able to create an appropriate and welcoming atmosphere for learners, 
within Manchester, to support and encourage book sharing, promote literacy and 
and to liaise effectively with staff in partner organisations to set up and deliver 
family learning, to promote the extended Bookstart programme and encourage 
programmes in community settings. You need to be able to provide appropriate 
library use by under-5s and their parents and carers. We are looking for someone 
learner feedback and support, and liaise with MAES IAG workers to support 
with experience in working with babies or very young children and their families 
progression. You will need to carry out the administrative tasks required in 
in a library, education, social work, or childcare setting.
delivering an adult education course.
You will need:
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
•  To be knowledgeable about the importance of reading and early literacy 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
development in babies and young children
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
•  Knowledge of reading materials for babies and young children
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Be able to prioritise and manage your own workload
•  To enjoy working as part of a multi-agency team.
•  We welcome applications from people wishing to job share for the ful -time post.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.     
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

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16 February 2009
Teaching Assistant Level 3 
Attendance Officer
(International New Arrivals, 
Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,940 (bar £25,146) 
Travellers and Supplementary 
Ref: NB50565459/16
Schools Team)
Location: Peacock Centre, Peacock Close, Gorton, Manchester M18 8AX 
Hours: 35 per week 
Grade 4 £16,614 to £18,882 (bar at £18,217)  
Permanent 
or pro rata for part-time post.  
Improving Attendance, Raising Achievement
Ref: NB50577707/17
Wanted:  School attendance officers with the answers to some tough questions: 
How would you go about promoting the value of education amongst children 
Location: Peacock Centre, Peacock Close, Gorton, Manchester M18 8AX 
and families from diverse and challenging backgrounds? 
Hours: 35 per week. Term-time only 
What ideas do you have to improve school attendance and raise educational 
Permanent
achievement for children and young people? 
How would you contribute to an ethos of purposeful change and a child centred 
The aim of the new INA/T/SS Team is to improve the educational outcomes of 
and outcome driven approach? 
Travellers and of children newly arrived from overseas, including refugees, 
On Offer: Excellent salary and lots of job satisfaction. 
asylum seekers and Roma.
Want To Know More? 
Key to this is working with schools to further develop appropriate curriculum and 
We are changing the way we deliver services to Manchester schools and their 
classroom practice, in addition to strategies around admission, induction and 
pupils. We need people who are outcome focussed and passionate about 
home/school liaison. We also have a focus on developing effective links with 
improving educational outcomes for children. We want individuals who enjoy a 
families and communities to support integration into Manchester and on 
challenge but understand the considerable responsibilities of ensuring that all 
multi-agency partnerships.
children and young people access their educational rights. 
•  Success in this role will require someone with the following:
You will need a track record of working with children, young people and parents. 
Excellent communication skills and a knowledge and understanding of the issues 
•  Experience of working in schools with children who are new to English and/or 
affecting school attendance are vital.
with Traveller children
If you can see yourself fitting in, we have a vacancy for the right person. You will 
•  Experience and knowledge of working with minority ethnic parents and 
deliver a high quality, customer focused consultancy service to schools. Working 
communities
with children and their families, you will be expected to manage a caseload. You 
•  Experience of working collaboratively and in partnership with a range of 
will also offer a range of solutions and training sessions at whole school level.
professionals and agencies
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
•  Excellent motivation, communication, team working and negotiation skills.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
If you possess the above skills and experience, are outcome focussed and 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people then we 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
would like to hear from you.
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

Linkworker –  
Indian and East African Asian
Information and Systems 
Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,940 (Bar at £25,146) pro rata 
Ref: NB50583460/16
Officer (Schools Admissions)
Hours: 17.5 per week. Job Share 
Grade 4 £16,614 to £18,882 (bar at £18,217) 
Location: Northwards Housing Office, 549 Cheetham Hill Road, 
Manchester M8 9NW 
Ref: NB50584032/17
Permanent
Location: Overseas House, Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3BB 
We are looking for an experienced female adviser to join our team of Linkworkers 
Hours: 35 per week 
providing bi-lingual general advice in social welfare law to members of the 
various Indian, East African Asian communities in Manchester. You will be 
Permanent
required to carry out casework and give advice through a range of access points, 
Do you have experience of developing and maintaining effective business 
for example, at outreach locations, by telephone, and home visits.
systems in a busy office environment? Are you committed to improving 
You will need to have:
performance within Children’s Services and interested in supporting the school 
•  Detailed knowledge of relevant areas of social welfare law e.g. welfare benefits, 
admissions team? If so we would like to hear from you. We need someone who 
debt, housing
has the flexibility to adapt in an atmosphere of change. If you have the ability to 
•  Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral, as well as in 
use IT reporting systems to improve the customer experience and ensure fair 
Urdu and Gujerati, oral only
access to education for children and young people.
•  Excellent negotiation and personal organisational skills 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share.
•  Practical experience of giving advice and dealing with complex problems.
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
An essential part of the Linkworker’s tasks wil  be to provide cultural y appropriate 
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
advice and other services to improve the welfare of Indian and East African Asian 
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
women. Because of these, and other circumstances, the provision of such advice 
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.
and information can most effectively be provided by an Indian or East African 
Asian woman. This post, therefore, is only open to women of Indian or East African 
Asian ethnic origin as it is a genuine occupational qualification. (S.5(2)(d) Race 
Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 and S.(2)(e) Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply).
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30.

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Linkworker –  
North West Manchester City Learning Centre 
African Communities
Abraham Moss High School 
Crescent Road, Crumpsall, 
Manchester M8 5UF 
Grade 6 £22,664 to £25,940 (bar at £25,146) 
website: www.clcconnect.com
Ref: NB50584323/16 
Hours: 35 per week 
City Learning Centre 
Location: Ardwick Housing Office, Stockport Road, Manchester 
M12 6AL 
Administrator
Permanent
We are looking for an experienced adviser to join our team of Linkworkers 
APT&C Scale 4 Points 18–21. Currently (£16,941 – £18,882) 
providing bi-lingual general advice in social welfare law to members of black and 
Pending Job Evaluation – Full Time. Hours: 8.30am – 4.15pm 
minority ethnic communities in Manchester. You will be required to carry out 
Required as soon as possible
casework and give advice through a range of access points, for example, at 
Can you offer high quality administrative support to a City Learning Centre?
outreach locations, by telephone, and home visits.
The North West Manchester City Learning Centre (CLC) serves the needs of five 
You will need to have:
secondary, sixteen primary and two special schools. We research, evaluate and 
•  Detailed knowledge of relevant areas of social welfare law e.g. welfare benefits, 
demonstrate how new and emerging technologies can enhance teaching and 
debt, housing
improve learning across the curriculum at all Key Stages.
•  Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral, as well as in 
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Administrator to be part of the CLC 
French, oral only
team. Your role would be to provide administration support to ensure the smooth 
•  Excellent negotiation and personal organisational skills 
running of the centre on a day to day basis. Your main contacts would be the CLC 
•  Practical experience of giving advice and dealing with complex problems.
team, pupils and teachers visiting the centre from our local primary, secondary 
An essential part of the Linkworker’s tasks will be to provide cultural y appropriate 
and special schools.
advice and other services to improve the welfare of Black African people. Because 
You should have experience in managing or working in an office environment; 
of these, and other, circumstances the provision of such advice and information 
excellent interpersonal skills; excellent attention to detail; and good 
can most effectively be provided by a Black African person. This post, therefore, is 
communication and organisational skills. Strong ICT skills are essential. 
only open to people of Black African ethnic origin as it is a genuine occupational 
Previous applicants may re-apply.  
qualification. (S.5(2)(d) Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 applies).
Closing date: Friday 20 February – Interviews: Monday 2 March 2009. 
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share. 
For further details contact Noeline Taker on 0161 219 6617 or  
Apply online www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs  
email xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Application forms: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
Textphone calls only: 0161 953 2785.  
See Recruitment Services for full details on page 30. 

Ashbury Meadow Primary School and Children’s Centre 
Rylance Street, Beswick, Manchester M11 3NA 
Tel: 0161 219 6630 
Fax: 0161 231 0372 
Schools
Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Site Manager
St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School 
Calve Croft Road, Peel Hall, Wythenshawe M22 5EU 
Full-time–permanent 
Tel: 0161 437 3890
Salary scale Level 3, Grade 4 
Points 17–21 (£16,614–£18,882)  
Lunchtime Organiser 
Hours: 35 per week with flexibility and some weekend working
Owing to the retirement of the current Site Manager, we will have a vacant post 
Grade 1 point 6–7 (£12,299–£12,592  Pro rata).
from 1 May 2009.  The role involves managing the premises staff in the school 
6.15 hours per week, term-time only.
and liaising with the Children’s Centre; dealing with repairs and maintenance, 
both hands-on and through contractors.
The Governors wish to appoint a Lunchtime Organiser for our happy school.  
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person with initiative, to join our 
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, is friendly, 
friendly staff team. The building is a new flagship primary school and children’s 
reliable and enthusiastic.
centre in east Manchester and it will become your pride and joy. The successful 
The above post is subject to CRB clearance. The school is committed to 
candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check.
safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects staff to share 
Application forms and further information can be obtained from the school 
this commitment.
from 23 February 2009 from the school.  Please return to the Headteacher, 
Application forms and further details can be obtained by sending a stamped 
Mrs Lorna Rushton, at the school address or by email. 
addressed A4 envelope to the above address, where they should also be 
Closing date: Thursday 5 March 2009 at 4pm.  
returned or alternatively ring the school for an application.
Interviews will be held the following week. 
Visits to the school can be arranged by appointment.
Visits are welcome. Please contact the school for an appointment. 
Dates for applicants: Monday 23 February–Friday 6 March (close).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 
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16 February 2009
Armitage C.E.Primary School 
Claremont Primary School 
Rostron Avenue, Ardwick, Manchester M12 5NP 
Claremont Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 7NA 
Tel: 0161 219 6600   
Tel: 0161 226 2066 
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx 
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Headteacher: J.F Johnson
Parent Support Adviser
Teaching Assistant
APT & C Scale 5 (SCP 22–25) (£19,370–£21,244)  
Required for April 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter 
subject to job evaluation
Level 2 Grade 3 Points 12–16 (£18,457–£16,230 pro rata) 
Term-time only for 35 hours per week.
35 hours per week 
Term-time only, pro rata with an additional 20 days (negotiable) 
We require an enthusiastic, flexible and reliable person to work with teachers and 
Required ASAP 
children through both key stages, although initially the post will be mainly based 
This post is fixed-term until August 2011
in Key Stage One and Foundation.  
The role of the Parent Support Adviser (PSA) is to assist in tackling 
The post will be temporary until August 2009 but this may be extended/made 
underachievement by working in partnership with families in a school context to 
permanent depending upon future funding.
enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have access to full 
The successful candidate will be able to:
educational opportunities.
•  Motivate and support
The responsibilities of the post will include:
•  Work with individual and small groups of pupils
•  The promotion of high-quality parenting at home
•  Demonstrate some experience with interventions and learning support
•  Supporting and engaging parents and their children in a school context
•  Work flexibly under the direction of the headteacher.
•  Working with parents/carers and additional agencies to achieve regular 
attendance
Further training can be provided for the right candidate.  
•  Liaison with other agencies.
The post is subject to suitable references and CRB check.
The successful applicant should have:
Application forms and details are available from the school administrator.
•  Some experience and understanding of children within a family context
All applications should be returned by Wednesday 4 March to Armitage CE 
Primary School – FAO The School Administrator.
•  Demonstrable experience delivering individual or group-based support
Closing date: Wednesday 4 March. 
•  A minimum of two years’ experience in working with children, young people and 
Shortlisting: Thursday 5 March. 
their families within the field of education, social care or the voluntary sector.
Visiting the school: Thursday 12 March. 
The post is subject to suitable references and a CRB check. 
Interview date:  Monday 16 March.
Application forms and details are available from 
Claremont Primary School, Claremont Road, Moss Side, Manchester M14 7NA 
Tel: 0161 226 2066 
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx 

Ewing School 
Closing date: Friday 27 February 2009.
Central Road, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 4ZA
x1 Primary Teacher  
Parklands High School 
for General Subjects
Simonsway, Manchester M22 9RH 
Headteacher: Philip W Fitzpatrick, M.CollP, BA Hons, BA, LPSH 
x1 Secondary Teacher  
Tel: 0161 499 2726     
Fax: 0161 436 8065
for General Subjects  
and English GCSEs
Temporary Teaching Assistant 
Level 4 Teaching & Learning (until 31/08/09) 

Teaching Assistants TA1 (Upper)
Salary scale grade 5, points 22-26 (£19,370–£21,937 pro rata)
At Ewing Special School for pupils experiencing Speech and 
35 hours per week 8.30am–4.15pm 
Language disorder
Term–time only
35 hours per week, term-time only
The persons appointed will be required to cover classes for teachers who are 
For further information and an application form, please send a stamped 
unable to be in school due to in-service training requirements, illness or other 
addressed envelope to: Ewing School, Central Road, West Didsbury,  
commitments. Clear guidance will be given as to the standards expected from  
Manchester M20 4ZA.
all students.
Closing date for receipt of application form is Monday 2 February 2009  
The persons appointed will be expected to collate a bank of supervision work for 
at 3pm.
subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4 in liaison with the relevant heads of department.
Persons appointed will be expected to support departments with administrative 
and preparation duties when not required for cover during the working day.
Application packs will be available from the headteacher’s PA from  
Monday 23 February 2009.  Please telephone 0161 499 2726 or email  
x.xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx to request an application 
pack. Closing date: Monday 9 March 2009.

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Manchester Education Authority 
Birchfields Primary School in partnership with  
St Clare’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Victoria Avenue, 
St James’ CofE Primary School 
Blackley, Manchester M9 0RR 
Birchfields Primary School, Lytham Road, Fallowfield, 
Tel: 0161 740 4993 
Manchester M14 6PL 
Fax: 0161 795 8094 
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Email: xxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx 
NOR: 425 
Parent Support Adviser (PSA x1)
Headteacher: Mr V Jones 
Required for 30 March 2009 
APT & C Scale 5 (SCP 22–25) ((£19,370–£21,244 pro rata)
Teaching Assistant
35 Hours per week  
This post is based at Birchfields Primary School but will also cover 
Teaching Assistant Level 3, Grade 4 Points 17-21  
St James’ CofE Primary School 
Term time only pro-rata with an additional twenty days (negotiable) 
(£16,614–£18,882) Behaviour, Guidance and Support. 
To start ASAP – This post is fixed term until March 2011
Temporary contract for one year in the first instance  
This is an exciting and challenging position, which involves working in 
(35 hours per week)
partnership with Birchfields Primary School and St James’ CofE Primary School.
The governors of this successful and happy school wish to appoint an 
The role of the Parent Support Advisor (PSA) is to assist in tackling 
experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the foundation stage and 
underachievement by working in partnership with families in a school context to 
key-stage one.
enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to 
educational opportunities.
We can offer:
The post is subject to suitable references and CRB check.
•  Well-behaved happy children
Application forms and details are available from: 
•  A strong team of committed colleagues
Birchfields Primary School, Lytham Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6PL. 
•  Extensive support for career development
xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
We require a teaching assistant who has:
All applications should be returned by Monday 2 March by 12 noon.  
•  Experience of supporting pupils with behavioural problems, working 
Please send applications to the above address.   
one-to-one and with groups
Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 9 March.
•  A wide range of behaviour management strategies
•  A commitment to professional development
•  A firm understanding of emotional intelligence issues
Newall Green High School 
•  Good interpersonal skills
Firbank Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 2YH
•  Self motivation
•  Self evaluation skills
Parent Support Adviser (PSA x1) 
Informal visits are welcome by appointment with the school. 
Application forms and further details are available from, and returnable to,  

APT & SCALE 5 (SCP 22–25) (£19,370–£21,244)
the school. Closing date: 12 noon Friday 27 February 2009.  
Interviews will be held on Friday 13 March 2009.

1 post based at Newall Green High School working within the 
Newall Green cluster. 
Full-time 
Chorlton CofE Primary School 
Required ASAP/February 2009 
Vicars Road, Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9JA
This post is a fixed-term until 31 March 2011 
Secondments will be considered
Caretaker 
This is an exciting and challenging position which involves working in 
partnership within the Newall Green cluster.
Level 1. Grade 2. (scp.8) £12,989.
The role of the Parent Support Advisor (PSA) is to assist in tackling 
underachievement by working in partnership with families in a school context to 
enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have access to full 
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the headteacher and 
educational opportunities.
will be responsible for the security and general maintenance of the building and 
it’s contents, including the operation of the fire/burglar alarms, keyholding, 
The responsibilities of the post will include:
heating, lighting and porterage duties.
The promotion of high quality parenting at home:
You will be required to maintain the cleanliness of the building and grounds in 
•  Supporting and engaging parents/carers and their children in a school context
accordance with the specified standards agreed by the school management and 
•  Working with parents/carers and additional agencies to achieve regular 
the governors. You will be expected to oversee and organise the work of the 
attendance
cleaning staff.
•  Liaison with other agencies.
Application forms and further details can be obtained from Ken Power/ 
The successful applicant should:
Karen Woods on0161 957 8315.
•  Have some experience and understanding of children within a family context
Closing date 23 February 2009.
•  Demonstrate experience of delivering individual or group-based support
•  Have a minimum of two years experience in working with children, young 
people and their families within the field of education, social care, health or the 
voluntary sector.
 The post is subject to suitable references and CRB check.   
Application forms and details are available from Paula Burbage, Newall Green 
High School telephone 0161 234 6420
All applications should be returned by Monday 9 March by 12 noon.   
Please send applications to Paula Burbage, Newall Green High School, 
Firbank Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 2YH.

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16 February 2009
St Matthew’s RC High School Technology College 
Wythenshawe District Inclusion Project
Nuthurst Road, Moston, Manchester M40 0EW
This advert is being re-advertised.  
Catering Manager
Previous applicants are welcome to apply again
Grade 6, PT 27–31 £22,664–£25,940
Six Teaching Assistant posts 
This post is full-time, all-year-round, working 35 hours per week.
2 x Teaching Assistants Level 4  
Behaviour Guidance and Support Scale 5 Points 22-26 
We are looking for an experienced, reliable and enthusiastic person to provide 
(£19,370–£21,937 pro rata) pending job evaluation
healthy, nutritious and balanced meals for staff and pupils in our school.   
The postholder will be able to lead and motivate a dedicated team of staff and be 
4 x Teaching Assistants Level 3  
responsible for the management of the catering business. Excellent numeracy, 
Behaviour Guidance & Support (Scale 4 Pt 18-21)  
literacy and communication skills are essential.
(£16,941–£18,882 pro rata) pending job evaluation
The postholder will need to hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 2 Food 
Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification, along with a Level 3 Food 
Posts are initially for 12 months from April 2009– April 2010 
Safety for Supervisors qualification. A thorough understanding, or equivalent 
Term-time only pro rata.
qualification in the European Union Legislation in HACCP procedures is also 
These are exciting and challenging positions that involve working in partnership 
required, as well as knowledge of health and safety regulations.
with the Wythenshawe Primary School Cluster in one of two geographically 
An application form, job description and person specification can be obtained 
based teams.
from the school by post, or email: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx
The responsibilities of these posts will include:
Closing date: 2 March 2009 
•  working with pupils with challenging behaviour who are vulnerable to 
Required as soon as possible:
exclusion
•  working with school staff
Cover Supervisor
•  promotion of high quality parenting skills  
•  working with parents/carers to achieve regular attendance for pupils
TA Level 4, Grade 5 PT 22-25 £19,370–£21,937 (pro-rata)
•  liaison with other agencies. 
The successful applicants should have:
This post is term-time only plus 5 days, working 35 hours per week.
•  experience and understanding of children within a school context 
The School has a dedicated Cover Supervision team. A person with good 
•  the ability to deliver individual or group-based support
organisational skills is required to join the teaching support staff at the school. 
•  a minimum of two years’ experience of working with children, young people 
This post will provide stability and continuity for students whose lessons are 
and their families within the field of education social care or the voluntary 
affected through short term teacher absence and will provide classroom 
sector.
supervision of pupils in the absence of a teacher.
This post is subject to suitable references and CRB clearance.
For more details and an application form please contact Anna Espley,  
Application forms and details are available from:   
Tel: 0161 681 6178, or email xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx
xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx 
Closing date: 2 March 2009.
or by contacting: Jane Murphy, Sandilands Primary School, Wendover Road, 
Interview date: 6 March 2009.
Brooklands Wythenshawe M23 9JX    
Tel: 0161 973 6887
Please note – school is closed 16-20 February – if you send an email 
requesting an application you will receive a reply after 23 February.

St Margaret Mary’s R.C. Primary School, 
All applications should be returned to Sandilands School by 12 noon on 
St Margaret’s Road, New Moston, Manchester M40 0JE.
Thursday 12 March.
Caretaker  
St Mary’s RC Primary School 
Level 1, Grade 2 (scp 8) annual salary £12,989.
Clare Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2QW 
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the headteacher and 
Tel: 0161 224 5995 
will be responsible for the security and general maintenance of the building and 
Email: xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx 
it’s contents, including the operation of the fire/burglar alarms, keyholding, 
heating, lighting and porterage duties.
Lunchtime Organiser
You will be required to maintain the cleanliness of the building and grounds in 
accordance with the specified standards agreed by the school management and 
Grade 1 (Point 4–7) £11,967–£12,592 pa
the governors. You will be expected to oversee and organise the work of the 
cleaning staff.
Hours of work: 6 hours 15 minutes per week  
Application forms and further details can be obtained from Ken Power/ 
(1 hour 15 minutes per day)  
Karen Woods on 0161 957 8315.
11.55am-13.10pm Monday to Friday. Term-time only.
Closing date 23 February 2009.
We require a lunchtime organiser to start as soon as possible, subject to a 
successful enhanced CRB check. Please send a letter of application to the school 
stating experience or contact the school office.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 6 March 2009 .
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Saint Paul’s Catholic High School 
Firbank Road, Newall Green, Manchester 
Non-Manchester City 
Telephone: 0161 437 5841   
Fax: 0161 498 2030 
Council Advertisements
Headteacher: W.A. Daron, BA DEM 
Teaching Assistants (two posts)
Salary Scale 1 x TA Level 1Grade 2 Points 8-11 

AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CARE GROUP
(£12,989–£14,545 pro rata) 
1 x TA Level 2 Grade 3 Points 12-16  
FOR THE ELDERLY(ACCG)
(£14,847–£16,230 pro rata)
Registered charity no. 1028464
35 hours per week (term-time only)
Required: enthusiasm, ability to cope with a range of complex needs, flexibility 
Day Care Services and
and creativity.
Main duties: KS3 –  in-class support.  Preparing and delivering phonics/
Volunteer Manager
numeracy/behaviour programmes to small groups of pupils with additional 
needs. KS4 – BTEC/GCSE support, Alternative Curriculum. Training and support 
provided.  
(initially for one year)
Details and application form: Mrs S Motamed at the school. Applications will 
Salary £26,000–£28,000 p.a. for 35 hours per week
be considered on receipt up to 2 March 2009.
(flexible), plus pension and essential car user allowance
The successful applicants will:

STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Manage the development and expansion of day care and supporting services,
Stockport, Cheshire
including the development and management of volunteering within the organisation.
(HMC: Independent Day School)
Applicants must possess a recognised qualification in health or social care, plus a
thorough working knowledge of current NHS and community care issues and
1450 pupils • 3-18, Co-educational
provision. Car driver and access to a car essential.
ICT NETWORK MANAGER
Advocacy Development
Worker

Stockport Grammar School is seeking to appoint an
experienced ICT Network Manager to support and develop the
(17.5 hours per week) (3 days per week)
School’s ICT infrastructure.
£18,307–£20,137 p.a. (Pro Rata for 17.5 hours)
Application forms and further information are available on the
(Subject to Annual Review)
School’s website www.stockportgrammar.co.uk
To provide an advocacy service to users and their carers who are members of the
or from the Bursar, Stockport Grammar School, Buxton Road,
African Caribbean Care Group, by empowering them to express their views,
Stockport, Cheshire SK2 7AF.
wishes and choices. The Advocacy Worker wil ensure that clients are able to
remain as involved as possible in al decisions which affect their lives.
or by e-mail to xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx.
Applications should be returned as soon as possible and
Further information can be obtained from the administrator,
no later than Monday 23 February.
African Caribbean Care Group, Claremont Resource Centre,
Rolls Crescent, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5FS or telephone 0161 226 6334.

Stockport Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting
Closing date for applications: Friday 6 March 2009
the welfare of children. Applicants must be wil ing to undergo child
protection screening, including checks with past employers and CRB.
Senior Nursery Officer
2 posts fixed-term until 31 March 2010 – 1 post 6 months fixed-term

£14,847 scale 2, point 12 – 35 hours per week
Annual leave: 25 days per year
We are looking for a flexible, committed person to be based at our nursery
in Longsight.
We require someone who is able to work closely and communicate
effectively with children, parents and outside agencies.
You must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in childcare.
It would be preferable if you have experience of a senior role in a nursery setting;
however, the successful candidate wil receive training appropriate to the role.
For an application pack please ring 0161 248 1500 and quote ref: SNOFEB09.
CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications is 6 March 2009.
Interviews to be held week commencing 23 March 2009.
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16 February 2009
Customer Service Supervisor
Full time (35 hours per week plus
occasional out of hours work)
Salary scale 4/5 (£16,536–£21,244)

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Required to supervise the day-to-day running of a branch in
the Greater Manchester area, providing excellent customer
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front-of-house services. Reporting directly to the operations
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working knowledge of Word, Excel and email and be
experienced in cash handling and banking, data input and
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external collections, supervising staff and processing and
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approving loans. A good grasp of basic maths is essential for
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plus occasional out of hours work.

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Manchester area, to provide excellent customer service to
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service supervisor, the successful applicant should have a good
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directly with members of the public. A pleasant manner and
a good grasp of basic maths is essential for this post.
Application forms can be obtained from
Manchester Credit Union, 5 Chaddesley Walk,
Beswick Neighbourhood Precinct,
Manchester M11 3SW.

RIES Advocacy Worker
Completed forms should be returned to the same
office by last post on Friday 6th March, and should

35 hours per week
be marked FAO Ms L Carter.
Contract to October 2011
Salary: £21,937 pa

BASE ADMINISTRATOR
RIES (Refugee Integration and Employment Service) is a Home Office
funded programme, providing support to refugees when they are first
40 hours per week
granted permission to stay in the UK.
Salary £15,032
Refugee Action has the contract to deliver RIES in the north west and is 
Maternity cover 1 year
subcontracting MRSN to deliver a volunteer advocacy service as part of RIES.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative administrator with a working
MRSN began this service across Greater Manchester in October 2008,
building on the success of the previous Sunrise pilot, and we are now
knowledge of financial procedures including invoicing and budgets.
looking for someone to support the work of our existing RIES Advocacy
You must also have excel ent administrative experience and
Co-ordinator. The main duties wil  include: supervision of a team of 
word processing skil s using Microsoft Office.
volunteer advocates to support refugee clients; dealing with client 
Internet/email experience is essential.
referrals from Refugee Action and ensuring that they are successful y
The successful applicant wil be responsible for providing an involved and pro-active
matched with volunteer advocates at MRSN and through other advocacy
partner organisations.
service to our Crime Reduction Projects team and wil be an expert in maintaining
administrative systems.
You wil  need an understanding of refugees’ support needs and the 
transition from asylum seeker to refugee, and to be aware of the role 
For an application pack please contact
advocacy  and volunteers can play in this. Refugees are strongly 
0161 223 3568 or email xxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx or
encouraged to apply.
xxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx
Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 27 February 2009.
Closing date for completed applications is
Interviews: 11 March 2009.
Midday 23 February 2009.
Start date: Monday 13 April 2009.
We are commit ed to promoting equality and diversity
To order an application pack contact us via phone 0161 232 7420 
in al Nacro’s activities
or email: xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx
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Are you looking to start or progress a career in social care?
Are you a warm and friendly person with a respectful and caring nature?
Do you want to work for a forward-thinking, value-led employer providing people-focused services?

Positions in Tameside
We are looking for caring, friendly people to join our teams in the Tameside area. These are 24-hour services providing a range of support to people with
a learning disability, some of whom have complex and chal enging needs. You wil be required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings,
weekends and sleep in duties. Car drivers are preferred to drive service user vehicles.

Home Leader • Ashton • Ref: 1602JUD
Up to £22,857 pa based on qualifications and experience
You wil lead a team to provide effective person-centred support to three men. You wil have the ability to manage and supervise a team, providing
role model ing and mentoring to ensure the highest level of support is provided in an empowering and person centred way, alongside behaviour
management guidelines. You must be organised and able to complete assessments and support plans and keep excel ent records.
Support Workers • Ref: 1603JUD
Up to £12,870 pa (£6.60 per hour) based on experience
We have a number of positions available where you wil be part of our teams providing structure and person centred support to individuals to enable
them to lead a ful and varied life, take part in a variety of meaningful activities and be active and valued members of the local communities.
You must be confident, a good communicator and energetic, with a commitment to your own personal development. Ful training is available to the
right candidates including NVQ and LDQ.
Relief Support Workers • Ref: 1604JUD
£6.80 per hour plus accrued holiday credit
We also require a team of dedicated Relief Support Workers who are experienced enough to work flexibly when required across our Tameside
services. You must be prepared to undertake induction training.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our teams supporting people who have a learning disability, some of whom have additional physical and sensory
disabilities. These are 24-hour services providing a range of support including personal care. All positions require working shifts on a rota basis including evenings,
weekends and sleep-in duties.
Senior Support Worker • Denton • Ref: 1605JUD
Up to £16,022 pa based on experience and qualifications
You wil be experienced in supporting people with a learning disability/physical disability, be organised and flexible in order to support the
co-ordination and delivery of the service and supervise staff. You must have (or be wil ing to undertake) NVQ3.
Support Workers • Ref: 1606JUD
Up to £12,870 pa based on experience and qualifications
You must be warm, energetic and motivated to provide a 24-hour person centred service to ensure the people supported experience a valued life.
These are interesting, varied and rewarding roles and ful training wil be available to the right candidates, including NVQ2 and LDQ qualifications.
Relief Support Workers • Ref: 1607JUD
£6.80 per hour accrued holiday credit
We are looking for a team of dedicated relief staff who are skil ed and experienced to work flexibly when required.
Positions in Partington
Project Manager/Team Leader • Ref 1670JUD
Up to £25,086 pa
This is a chal enging and rewarding operational management role for an experienced practitioner within our Partington service providing personal
care and support to older adults within the service and in local community dispersed tenancies. You wil lead a staff team and demonstrate
person-centred values and leadership qualities. Experience in the management of a staff team and in working effectively with other agencies is
required. You must have relevant qualifications such as Registered Nurse, DipSW or NVQ4.
Support Worker • Ref: 1672JUD
Up to £12,870 pa based on experience • Supported Living
We need individuals who are warm, positive and committed to ensuring that service users enjoy the highest quality of life to work with older adults
in the Partington area. You must be able to work using your own initiative, promote independence and work effectively as part of a team.
Hours are flexible including some evening and weekend work. Ful training is provided and you wil undertake NVQ2 with our support.
Home Care Workers • Ref: 1673JUD
Up to £6.55 per hour • Relief Posts • Ref: 1674JUD
We are seeking warm, caring and person-centered staff to provide personal care and support with daily living skil s to older adults in the Partington
area. You wil be provided with a comprehensive company induction and training package, including NVQ 2. We can offer you
flexible hours to suit your circumstances.
To apply for these posts please ring our automated Recruitment Line on 0161 237 1014 or email us at
xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx with your address details and quoting the job reference number.

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16 February 2009
Would you like to be a part of a small, supportive and professional team which is
undergoing great change and growth for its future?
Trafford Women’s Aid is a registered charity, with a strong history of providing quality support and services in Trafford to women, children and young
people whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. We are the only specialist provider of these services in Trafford, and are in the final stages of
re-structuring the Organisation.
We are looking for positive & enthusiastic women to join us. You must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of domestic
abuse issues and have undertaken work with vulnerable women, children and young people in crisis. The successful applicants wil be able to demonstrate a flexible and practical
approach, and the ability to work in a chal enging and changing environment.
These roles will provide a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate as we are committed to attracting, retaining and developing a diverse and skilled workforce.
We are recruiting for the fol owing posts and welcome applications from al sectors of the Community, including those with the ability to speak any foreign languages
as wel as fluent English.
Accommodation Services Team Leader
Children’s and Young People’s Play/Support Worker
Salary £23,405 (35 hours per week)
Salary £21,244 (Pro-Rata £18,209 - 30 hours per week)
You wil lead and supervise the Accommodation Services Team in the day to day
(Available until 31st March 2011 pending further funding)
running of our Refuge and dispersed housing services.
You wil provide quality play and support sessions for children, young people and their
Ref TWA/1
families.
Ref TWA/5
Community Services Team Leader
Salary £23,405 (35 hours per week)

Information, Advice and Support Community Worker
You wil lead and supervise the Community Services Team in the day to day
Salary £21,244 (Pro-Rata £10,622 - 17.5 hours per week)
provision of information, advice and support services.
You wil provide quality advice, information and support services for women and families
Ref TWA/2
living in the community.
Ref TWA/6
Independent Domestic Violence Adviser
Salary £21,937 (35 hours per week)

TO APPLY
You wil provide high quality advice, information and support to high risk
victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
Please send a stamped addressed A4 envelope with £0.72 stamps attached to:
Ref TWA/3
TWA, P.O.Box 35, Manchester M32 8NN or contact xxx.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
for an application pack to be returned via email.
Finance and Administration Worker
The closing date for receipt of completed application packs is 12 noon on Monday
Salary £21,244 (35 hours per week)
2 March 2009. Applications wil not be accepted after this date and time.
You wil provide a ful and comprehensive financial and administrative
Unsuccessful applicants wil not be contacted so if you have not heard from us
support function to the Co-ordinator, Management Committee and Staff Team.
by 13 March 2009, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on
Ref TWA/4
this occasion.
Please note that short-listed applicants wil be required to attend for interview/s
during weeks commencing 16, 23 and/or 30 March 2009.
Al of the above posts are subject to an enhanced CRB check. Women only applicants-Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Section 7 (2) (e) applies
Trafford Women’s Aid is striving to be Equal Opportunities organisation.
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to advertise it in Jobs Update, please  
contact: Nick Boyle on 0161 234 3076  
for availability and rates.
Manchester City Advertising, Town Hall 
Extension, Manchester M60 2LA. 
email: 
x.xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
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Classifieds
PLAY MANAGERS AND PLAY WORKERS REQUIRED IN
Manchester Needs Foster Carers
CHORLTON/STRETFORD AREA (BOSH LTD)
We are a successful and established organisation providing breakfast and after-school
care for children aged 3-11 at primary schools in south Manchester.
Could  you  look  after  a  child/children  in  your 
We are looking for a new Senior Play Manager, Play Managers and Play Workers to
home while their birth parents are unable to?
develop and support our provision at a number of schools.
A foster carer’s role is to provide a safe, caring, comfortable and 
SENIOR PLAY MANAGER (0.6)
loving home environment for children and young people whilst 
Starting FTE from: £18,000 pa (£11.87ph) – term-time only*
their own parents are unable to care for them; this may be for a 
Reporting to the two directors, this is the most senior role at BOSH Ltd.
couple of days or a few years. As a foster carer you would work 
The person filling this role would ideally be degree-educated but must hold an
closely with Manchester Social Services, as well as with schools 
NVQ level 3 in play work or equivalent. This person will be expected to liaise on
and other professionals.
a daily basis with directors, play managers, play workers and external
stakeholders (eg. experience in dealing with Sure Start and OFSTED). S/he will
We need carers for all sorts of children and young people but in 
work at our 4 out of school settings giving support and guidance to the play
particular  for  teenagers,  black  and  ethnic  minority  children, 
managers and play workers. S/he will need to be flexible in terms of working
sibling  groups,  carers  for  unaccompanied  asylum-seeking 
hours. S/he must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to
children, and short break carers for both mainstream fostering 
motivate, lead and manage our club teams of play managers and play workers.
and the Disabled Children’s Team.
PLAY MANAGERS (0.6)
Starting FTE from: £16,750 pa (£11.31ph) – term-time only*
Do you have a spare bedroom? Could you offer a stable home for 
a child or young person who can’t live with their birth family?  
We require hard working, flexible and committed individuals who believe in the
provision of excellent childcare. The right people will hold an NVQ Level 3 in
Do  you  have  the  time,  skil s  and  commitment  to  unlock  their 
Play Work or equivalent qualification, have experience of working with primary
potential? Do you have patience and a sense of humour?
school aged children in a play scheme setting, have excellent organisational
and communication skills and have the ability to lead and develop staff.
It doesn’t matter if you are single or married, straight or gay, rent 
Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Up to 23 hours per week
or own your home, have children or are unemployed!
term time only. Opportunities available for additional hours at our holiday clubs.
You will receive: 
This post will provide the opportunity for the right candidates to develop their
• A Weekly Allowance 
skills and experience.
• Ongoing Training up to NVQ 3 
PLAY WORKERS (1–20 hours per week)
• 24hr Support 
FTE from: £9,830 pa (£6.64ph) to: £16,383 (£11.06ph)
– dependent on experience and qualifications – term time only*
If you would like more information about 
Ideally you will already have an NVQ level 2 qualification in play work or an
fostering please call 0800 9888931 
equivalent qualification or be willing to gain these qualifications
(supported by us) while employed by BOSH. You should ideally have experience
email xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx 
of working with school-aged children.
visit www.manchester.gov.uk/fosteringadoption
This post will provide the opportunity for the right candidates to develop their
Everybody needs somebody – help change someone’s future today…
skills and experience.
This may be the most important job you ever do!
Where possible we are committed to promoting people from within our
organisation to more senior positions.
* although these contracts are for time-term work only, you will normally be
offered the chance to work at our holiday clubs which run during all school holidays.
TOPS Treatment Foster Care Project
For further information and an application form please contact us at
xxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx or visit our website at www.boshonline.com.
Are  you  nurturing,  resilient  and  patient?  Are  you  caring  and   
Alternatively, for an informal chat about either of the roles above please contact
compassionate  and  able  to  see  chal enges  through?  Can  you 
Jane McMillan on 07824 636 435.
deal  with  the  demands  of  developmental y  delayed  children 
Closing date: 27 February 2009
while rewarding positive behaviours? 
The  TOPS  team  provides  a  short-term  programme  that  helps 
younger  children  in  care  (3  to  6  years  old)  establish  stability 
in  their  lives  so  that  they  can  move  onto  a  permanent  family 
setting. This is done through a detailed behaviour management 
programme,  of  which  the  foster  carer  is  vital  in  making  the 
programme work.
You will receive:
• Ongoing training to a high level
• You and the child will receive high levels of support
• Access to respite as determined by the team
•  Generous financial recompense in line with your skills as a 
TOPS carer and Manchester fostering allowances
For more information on becoming a specialist foster 
carer with TOPS please call 0161 882 1336 
email xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx 
visit www.manchester.gov.uk/fosteringadoption
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16 February 2009
Manchester Link –  
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Therapeutic Fostering
IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO RECRUIT 10 LAY ASSESSORS 
Could you improve the quality of life for older people in 
Are you warm, resilient, nurturing and assertive? Are you a team 
Manchester? If you are a first class communicator with 
player? Do you have good support networks, and scope to care 
excellent interacting skills we want to hear from you!
for a young person full-time?
Manchester City Council for Older People Services launched it’s 
Manchester Link provides a multi-agency service for young people 
Dignity in Care Award scheme earlier last year and is working 
aged  8  to  14  with  complex  and  severe  social,  emotional  and 
in partnership with private care homes/home care agencies to 
educational needs. The team includes professionals from health, 
help them achieve the award. 
education  and  social  work  backgrounds,  with  our  therapeutic 
Your role will be to visit the organisations that are applying for 
foster carers being an integral part of the team. 
the award to validate their self-assessment. You will do this by 
observation and talking to customers and staff. 
You will receive: 
 £540 fostering allowance per week (irrespective of the child’s age)
You must be able to demonstrate experience and understanding 
of current older people’s issues.   
•  On-going training and support to help you meet the needs  
of the child
Full training and support will be provided and all we ask is that 
volunteers commit a minimum of four Dignity assessments a 
• Up to 6 weeks respite care for a child over a 52 week period
year. (Each assessment takes an average of half a day.) 
• Bi-monthly support groups for Link foster carers
Expenses can be claimed on production of relevant receipt.  
For more information on becoming a  
All successful candidates will be required to undertake an 
specialist foster carer with Manchester Link  
enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
please call 0161 795 7033
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to apply, 
email xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
please email xxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx or telephone 
visit www.manchester.gov.uk/fosteringadoption
him on 0161 203 2271. Completed applications must be returned 
to Chris at
Workforce Planning and Development  
Adult Social Care 
3rd floor, Victoria Mill, 
Manchester 
10 Lower Vickers Street, 
Miles Platting, 
Manchester, M40 7SH
Short Breaks Project 
by 16 March 2009. Training will take place in March/April 2009 
with a view to starting carrying out assessments in May 2009. 
(subject to successful CRB check being received.)  
Are you good with disabled children of all ages? Do you have the 
time and skil s to help a number of disabled children to reach 
their  full  potential?  Are  you  committed  to  providing  positive 
experiences and opportunities for disabled children?
The  Disabled  Children’s  Team  is  extending  its  thriving  short 
breaks project, they require foster carers who can provide short 
breaks at different times for the same 6 or 7 children. You would 
work with the children’s families/carers, social workers, school and 
therapeutic staff to provide a care package to support each child.
You will:
•  Have a child in your home 220 nights per year (al owing for 10 
nights training and emergency care)
• Be given training and support appropriate to the needs of the 
children
•  Receive £300 per week (basic retainer) and a fostering al owance 
for each night a child stays with you
For more information on becoming a Short Breaks 
Project foster carer with the Disabled Children’s 
Team please call 0161 881 0911 
email xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
visit www.manchester.gov.uk/fosteringadoption
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16 February 2009
Programmer 
Information Access Officer
£20,046 to £29,106 p.a. (career graded) 
£20,046 to £21,897 p.a.  
plus final salary pension scheme 
plus final salary pension scheme    
Location: Chester House, Old Trafford 
Location: Oakland House, Old Trafford 
Hours: 36.25 per week
Hours: 36.25 per week 
Permanent 
Permanent
GMP  has  a  vacancy  for  a  Lotus  Notes  /  Domino  Business  You  will  process  applications  for  information  under  the  
Applications Developer to join the software development team,  Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts together with 
designing  and  building  business  critical  systems  to  assist  processing  complex  insurance  requests.  Maintaining 
officers in detecting crime and reducing crime rates.  
a  thorough  and  up  to  date  knowledge  of  Data  Protection, 
The  Force  is  seeking  developers  with  significant  commercial  Freedom  of  Information  and  associated  legislation,  you  wil  
experience of the analysis and development of a wide variety  provide  advice  in  respect  of  enquiries  related  to  the  
of  system  types.  They  should  also  have  a  qualification  in  a  processing  of  and  access  to  information  held  by  the  Force.  
computer  related  discipline  (preferably  to  degree  level  or  You  will  also  prepare  responses  and  correspondence 
equivalent) and it would be an advantage to be an IBM Certified  associated with relevant information access requests.  
Application Developer (CLP). This is an opportunity to further 
develop  your  skil s  by  working  in  a  professional y  qualified  With  knowledge  of  the  Data  Protection  Act,  Freedom  of 
team delivering and supporting a diverse range of application  Information Act and the Computer Misuse Act, you will have 
using  the  full  range  of  Notes  /  Domino  technologies,  HTML,  carried  out  duties  that  involve  the  analysis,  evaluation, 
DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Java (desirable).
researching  and  dissemination  of  information.  Excellent 
communication  skil s  and  the  ability  to  write  reports  and  
Reference no: 090  
Contact: 0161 856 2724
letters  whilst  working  to  strict  deadlines  is  essential  as  is  a  
high standard of computer literacy.
Student Development  
Reference no: 095  
Contact: 0161 856 2724  
and Assessment Officer (5 Posts)
£20,046 to £24,180 p.a. (career graded)  
plus al owances and final salary pension scheme

LCJB Co-ordinator*
Location: Sedgley Park, Prestwich 
£17,550 to £19,461 p.a.  
Hours: 36.25 per week 
plus final salary pension scheme
Permanent
Location: Oakland House, Old Trafford 
You wil  carry out the assessment of student officers under the  Hours: 36.25 per week
Initial  Police  Learning  and  Development  Programme  (IPLDP).   Temporary until 31st March 2011
Supporting  individuals  through  the  process  of  developing 
evidence  based  portfolios  in  order  to  attain  the  National  The LCJB is a multi agency partnership working for all the 
Occupational  Standards  (NOS)  within  the  National  Vocational  criminal  justice  agencies  in  Manchester:  Police,  Prisons, 
Qualification  (NVQ)  Levels  3  &  4  in  Policing,  you  wil   assess  Crown  Prosecution  Service,  Her  Majesty’s  Courts  Service, 
evidence  of  Student  Officer  competence  and  complete  Probation  Service  and  Youth  Offending  Teams.  You  will 
associated assessment plans and reports. You wil  also maintain  provide an effective administration and co-ordinating role to 
accurate  and  verifiable  records  of  assessment  together  with  the LCJB, which includes organising events, meetings and 
keeping  abreast  of  national  assessment  and  accreditation 
progression to inform the development of student officers.
diaries, minute taking and providing financial administration 
of the budget.  
With  Knowledge  of  NVQs,  work  based  assessment  
procedures  and  the  Data  Protection  Act  1998,  you  will  have   With  the  ability  to  communicate  clearly  and  effectively  at  
the  ability  to  assess  against  a  set  of  predetermined   all  levels  and  to  work  without  supervision,  you  will  have 
standards.  With  experience  of  using  computer  systems  experience of planning and co-ordinating events and providing 
including  word  processing,  databases  and  spreadsheets   administrative support. Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, 
and  of  assessing  or  supervising  others,  you  will  have  PowerPoint, Internet and IT skil s are essential to this role as is 
administrative  experience,  which  includes  drafting  reports   5 G.C.S.E’s, with at least a C in Mathematics and English or 
and maintaining computerised data.
equivalent qualification/experience.  
Reference no: 088 
Contact: 0161 856 2398
Reference no: 094  
Contact: 0161 856 1660
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GMP  Fighting Crime, Protecting People
Programmer 
Information Access Officer
£20,046 to £29,106 p.a. (career graded) 
£20,046 to £21,897 p.a.  
plus final salary pension scheme 
plus final salary pension scheme    
Location: Chester House, Old Trafford 
Location: Oakland House, Old Trafford 
Hours: 36.25 per week
Hours: 36.25 per week 
Permanent 
Permanent
GMP  has  a  vacancy  for  a  Lotus  Notes  /  Domino  Business  You  will  process  applications  for  information  under  the  
Applications Developer to join the software development team,  Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts together with 
designing  and  building  business  critical  systems  to  assist  processing  complex  insurance  requests.  Maintaining 
officers in detecting crime and reducing crime rates.  
a  thorough  and  up  to  date  knowledge  of  Data  Protection, 
The  Force  is  seeking  developers  with  significant  commercial  Freedom  of  Information  and  associated  legislation,  you  wil  
experience of the analysis and development of a wide variety  provide  advice  in  respect  of  enquiries  related  to  the  
of  system  types.  They  should  also  have  a  qualification  in  a  processing  of  and  access  to  information  held  by  the  Force.  
computer  related  discipline  (preferably  to  degree  level  or  You  will  also  prepare  responses  and  correspondence 
equivalent) and it would be an advantage to be an IBM Certified  associated with relevant information access requests.  
Application Developer (CLP). This is an opportunity to further 
develop  your  skil s  by  working  in  a  professional y  qualified  With  knowledge  of  the  Data  Protection  Act,  Freedom  of 
team delivering and supporting a diverse range of application  Information Act and the Computer Misuse Act, you will have 
using  the  full  range  of  Notes  /  Domino  technologies,  HTML,  carried  out  duties  that  involve  the  analysis,  evaluation, 
DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Java (desirable).
researching  and  dissemination  of  information.  Excellent 
communication  skil s  and  the  ability  to  write  reports  and  
Reference no: 090  
Contact: 0161 856 2724
letters  whilst  working  to  strict  deadlines  is  essential  as  is  a  
high standard of computer literacy.
Student Development  
Reference no: 095  
Contact: 0161 856 2724  
and Assessment Officer (5 Posts)
£20,046 to £24,180 p.a. (career graded)  
plus al owances and final salary pension scheme

LCJB Co-ordinator*
Location: Sedgley Park, Prestwich 
£17,550 to £19,461 p.a.  
Hours: 36.25 per week 
plus final salary pension scheme
Permanent
Location: Oakland House, Old Trafford 
You wil  carry out the assessment of student officers under the  Hours: 36.25 per week
Initial  Police  Learning  and  Development  Programme  (IPLDP).   Temporary until 31st March 2011
Supporting  individuals  through  the  process  of  developing 
evidence  based  portfolios  in  order  to  attain  the  National  The LCJB is a multi agency partnership working for all the 
Occupational  Standards  (NOS)  within  the  National  Vocational  criminal  justice  agencies  in  Manchester:  Police,  Prisons, 
Qualification  (NVQ)  Levels  3  &  4  in  Policing,  you  wil   assess  Crown  Prosecution  Service,  Her  Majesty’s  Courts  Service, 
evidence  of  Student  Officer  competence  and  complete  Probation  Service  and  Youth  Offending  Teams.  You  will 
associated assessment plans and reports. You wil  also maintain  provide an effective administration and co-ordinating role to 
accurate  and  verifiable  records  of  assessment  together  with  the LCJB, which includes organising events, meetings and 
keeping  abreast  of  national  assessment  and  accreditation 
progression to inform the development of student officers.
diaries, minute taking and providing financial administration 
of the budget.  
With  Knowledge  of  NVQs,  work  based  assessment  
procedures  and  the  Data  Protection  Act  1998,  you  will  have   With  the  ability  to  communicate  clearly  and  effectively  at  
the  ability  to  assess  against  a  set  of  predetermined   all  levels  and  to  work  without  supervision,  you  will  have 
standards.  With  experience  of  using  computer  systems  experience of planning and co-ordinating events and providing 
including  word  processing,  databases  and  spreadsheets   administrative support. Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, 
and  of  assessing  or  supervising  others,  you  will  have  PowerPoint, Internet and IT skil s are essential to this role as is 
administrative  experience,  which  includes  drafting  reports   5 G.C.S.E’s, with at least a C in Mathematics and English or 
and maintaining computerised data.
equivalent qualification/experience.  
Reference no: 088 
Contact: 0161 856 2398
Reference no: 094  
Contact: 0161 856 1660
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16 February 2009
Where to apply for jobs with Manchester City Council
Please check the last paragraph of the job you are interested in to find out which 
department you should contact.
Please make sure you telephone the correct number/department otherwise this will 
delay your application pack being sent out.

Recruitment Services 
Senior Recruitment Services 
Closing date: 9 March 2009 unless otherwise stated.
Closing date: 9 March 2009 unless otherwise stated.
Contact details: 
Contact details: 
Apply online at www.manchester.gov.uk/jobs 
Application forms and further details are available from:  
Application forms and further details are available from:  
Senior Recruitment Service, Room 3030, Town Hall Extension,  
Recruitment Services, Corporate Personnel, Level 2, Belle Vue Leisure Centre,  
Manchester M60 2LA
Pink Bank Lane, Manchester M12 5GL.  
Telephone: 0161 234 3082 
Telephone: 0161 953 2775 or 0161 953 2784.  
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161 234 3377 
If you are deaf or hard of hearing a textphone service is available on: 0161 953 2785.
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
When you have finished with  
The next issue of Jobs Update  
will be published on 9 March 2009.
this magazine please recycle it.
For all information on current vacancies visit www.manchester.gov.uk
We welcome applications from people wishing to job share. All disabled applicants 
All disabled applicants who meet the short-
who meet the short-listing criteria are guaranteed to go through the recruitment 
listing criteria are guaranteed to go through 
assessment process. Manchester City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
and we positively welcome applications from women and men, regardless of race, 
to the recruitment assessment process.
religious belief, disability, gender, sexual orientation or age.
 
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