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Ella Smith - Corporate Business Officer
- 9 Feb 2023
My confidence has really grown in my time at the council, and I’ve been helped to develop in my roles here. I’m very excited to be starting a new face to face development course with the District Council Network, taking place over several one and two day sessions.
Charlotte Woodcock - Library & Archive Apprentice
- 8 Feb 2023
Hear from one of Wolverhampton Council's apprentices, who is completing the Level 3 Library Information & Archive Services Assistant apprenticeship standard!
Is an apprenticeship worth it?
- 7 Feb 2023
An apprenticeship was by far the best decision I ever made; within a year I was set with some of the most important skills for life.
Paige Stanley - Trainee Planner
- 6 Feb 2023
I’m Paige and I had no idea what I wanted to do when I left school after my A levels. I spotted a planning support job at the council and my mum encouraged me to apply. I found the work surprisingly interesting and was kept on as trainee validations officer. It was my job to check that the planning applications that came in were valid and contained all the information needed.
Jackie Hawkins - Library Manager
- 30 Jan 2023
I’m Jackie and I’m a Library Manager. Gone are the days when you walked through our doors to silence and being told to ‘shush’ if anyone did dare talk. We want our libraries to be full of sounds whether that’s a story telling or play session, a craft workshop, a theatre production, live music event, or the knit and natter group.
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Deborah Fern - Senior Accountant
- 25 Jan 2023
Do you like numbers, meeting people and problem solving? Do you want to make sure public money is being spent effectively? Finance and accountancy could be right for you.
Jay - Senior Social Worker
- 20 Jan 2023
Find out more about a Senior Social Worker's responsibilities through Jay's experience.
Abid Hussain - Principal Town Planner
- 18 Jan 2023
I never intended to be a planner. I tried a few other careers first, I was a bank manager and I ran an online business, selling goods from China. I was looking for something more rewarding so applied to the council and discovered the world of planning, and I’ve been supported to do my planning qualifications on the job.
Trandeep Sethi - District Lead Children’s Services
- 11 Jan 2023
I’m Trandeep and my job is all about making lives better for children and families. We want families to stay together and support them to do that...
Sarah - Adult Social Worker Apprentice
- 13 Dec 2022
Sarah walks us through how it feels to start a new challenge. Find out more about Sarah's role as an Adult Social Worker at Warwickshire County Council.
Staying motivated during your search
- 6 Dec 2022
Are you tired of searching for the right job? This article will give you the tips you need to keep motivation high whilst searching.
Developing local government leaders in the West Midlands: Graduate opportunities in adult social care
- 1 Dec 2022
Three graduates tell their experiences with the Local Government Association’s two-year National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP).
7 Ways to Increase Your Productivity
- 29 Nov 2022
Gabriella from Opus People Solutions highlights seven ways to increase productivity. Check out the article to find out more!
Danni - Social Care Practitioner
- 24 Nov 2022
Find out more about Danni's role as a Social Care Practitioner at Warwickshire County Council.
Finding your dream job
- 21 Nov 2022
We know searching for a new job is difficult, so finding your dream job could be even harder... However, we've made it easier for you with some of our top tips!
Beverley - Commissioner & Co-Chair of WM ADASS Carers’ Network
- 14 Nov 2022
Beverley is a Commissioner at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council & Co-Chair of WM ADASS Carers’ Network. Find out more about her role ...
Why I study social work: An interview with social work student Jenny Jackson
- 31 Oct 2022
Jenny Jackson, an MA social work student at the University of Wolverhampton talks about her experience of applying to university and what she is learning...
Robert - Occupational Therapy Apprentice & Assistant Care Co-Ordinator
- 3 Oct 2022
Robert is an Occupational Therapy Apprentice and an Assistant Care Co-Ordinator at Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. Read his career journey so far ...
How To Manage Your Work-Life Balance When Working From Home
- 12 Sep 2022
Keeping a healthy work life balance isn’t always easy, especially when work and home are the same place. We share our top tips on how to keep a good work-life balance and successfully work from home....
Careers in Adult Social Care
- 1 Sep 2022
There are many different roles in adult social care, all of which will offer on the job training and opportunities for you to progress in the role and develop your skills. Find out more ...
