Jobs and careers

We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

We use the WMJobs recruitment website to advertise our vacancies.  With WMJobs you have the option of registering your details which will allow you to set-up email alerts so you get to know about new vacancies first. You can view all Walsall Council and School vacancies on the WMJobs regional recruitment portal by using the following links:

There are 119 nurseries, schools and academies in Walsall.  There is a collaborative approach with schools working in clusters to support the best outcomes for children.  There is a culture of high expectation and commitment.  School vacancies are grouped in 3 headings which are shown below:

Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours.  Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.  We also have opportunities for Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers.

The successful candidates for jobs in regulated activity with children or adults will be asked to apply for a disclosure and barring check through the Disclosure & Barring Service at the appropriate level. A conviction may not exclude candidates from these jobs but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For appropriate roles, candidates will also require clearance under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

Our workforce are proud to be here, understanding and respecting our values as an organisation whilst delivering effective and efficient services to our residents every day.  Our workforce strategy recognises that the success of our organisation depends upon attracting, developing and retaining talent and having the right infrastructure and rewards approach in place in order to do so.  Download the summary of our Workforce Strategy here.  You can also view our Corporate Plan.

For some roles successful applicants must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements:

Should a BPSS check be necessary for the role you are applying for then you will be advised during the recruitment process.

Job vacancies with other public and private sector organisations are advertised on the Universal Job Match Website. You can find the website

here

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Temporary work opportunities may be available through the council's agency provider, Starting Point, and you can find their details

here

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Apprenticeships are a great way to learn whilst you earn. You can find out more about apprenticeships with Walsall Council 

here

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Black Country Impact programme Walsall can help young people aged 16-29 find work, education and training opportunities. The programme provides free training in a number of courses including Fork Lift Training, SIA Security Training, CSCS Construction, Hairdressing and more. Funding is also available to help young adults with travel, clothing and equipment if they are starting a new job or course. The Black Country Impact team have jobs with local employers which need to be filled immediately.

 Find out how the team can help you here or call 01922 654364.

Walsall Works is an award winning initiative funded by Walsall Council to support local people to find jobs, apprenticeships and access training, while also supporting local businesses that are looking to expand and invest in their future workforce.

We are here to help you.  When you register with Walsall Works, you will receive professional support from our Employment and Skills team, who have knowledge and expertise to improve your employability skills and find the right job or apprenticeship opportunity for you.  Whatever stage you are at in your career, our aim is to help you access support and training that will increase your chances of accessing local jobs being created by local employers.

Our Programme wants to help people to progress and is aimed at supporting Walsall residents from all over the borough, regardless of where you live, your age, your work experience or personal circumstance. 

Find out more about Walsall Works here.

     

Recruitment Team Walsall Council 3rd Floor, Civic Centre Darwall Street Walsall WS1 1DQ

Telephone 01922 655673 Textphone 01922 654000 Email: recruitment@walsall.gov.uk