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Calderdale’s Integrated Commissioning, Contracts and Quality Team are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join them to cover sabbatical leave of the Project Support Officer post.
This post provides essential project support to the External Placements Team in their commissioning, arrangement, review and payment of placements for Children who are Looked After (CLA) and in the care of the Council.
We are looking for a highly effective organiser, who is adaptable and flexible.
The post holder will be required to keep accurate records and prepare reports from a range of data and information, utilising a variety of formats. The post holder will also ensure contracts are in place and Individual Placement Agreements are completed and reviewed.
Applications will be welcome from those with excellent communication and relationship building skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.
A Level 4 qualification in an appropriate area (business studies, commissioning, contracts, health, and social care) or relevant equivalent experience is essential.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Monday, 13th April 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday, 28th April 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
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