Are you an experienced production professional looking to join a friendly and motivated team to deliver award-winning books? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with a diverse range of titles at our Quarto headquarters in the heart of London. Here at Quarto, we publish a wide range of exciting and informative product across children's and adults publishing. We're dedicated to providing the best content and product, and need a passionate and talented Senior Production Manager to come onboard and contribute to our success. Contract Permanent 14 May 2024 Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 'summer hours' offered. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home. About the role You will be overseeing the production of our books and intellectual property pr o d u cts to ensure that they are made and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. What you will be involved in: Running production on your own list of titles Effectively m anaging team workloads and resources Working alongside colleagues as well as external stakeholders Maximis ing profit through keen negotiation and cost saving initiatives Ensur ing team clarity around purpose and objectives Oversee day to day supplier management to maintain best possible service and quality of product About you You will be a production expert and experienced people manager with a track record of delivering high quality production at pace and volume. You will be able to show you can: Deliver a range of product across Trade, Custom and Co-edition Engage diverse audiences with high quality books and other material Work collaboratively and communicate effectively at all levels Professionally m anage a team Be solution-focused and creative in problem-solving Bring your printing knowledge and expertise to support innovation in product and finishes What we can offer: A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits: 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year ), plus bank 1 Cultural Appreciation Day per year Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts on selected shops , retailers, and restaurants Health Cash Pla n Pension Cycle to Work scheme Summer hours (no making up hours) Free books scheme (twice per year) Active social and diversity committees How to apply Please send a CV and cover letter to by the closing date and state the vacancy name in the email subject title . Ensure you cover the following: Your motivation and match with the role requirements What appeals to you about this particular role What key skills, experience and achievements do you have that you think are relevant to this role, and why. Please provide examples of how you have used or demonstrated Where you saw the vacancy advertised All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy. We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age, or sexual orientation . As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for disabled people. Therefore, we encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may require during your interview process. Please note, you only need to disclose information that you are comfortable sharing in order for us to accommodate your request. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we only be able to respond to candidates selected for interview.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced production professional looking to join a friendly and motivated team to deliver award-winning books? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with a diverse range of titles at our Quarto headquarters in the heart of London. Here at Quarto, we publish a wide range of exciting and informative product across children's and adults publishing. We're dedicated to providing the best content and product, and need a passionate and talented Senior Production Manager to come onboard and contribute to our success. Contract Permanent 14 May 2024 Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 'summer hours' offered. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home. About the role You will be overseeing the production of our books and intellectual property pr o d u cts to ensure that they are made and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. What you will be involved in: Running production on your own list of titles Effectively m anaging team workloads and resources Working alongside colleagues as well as external stakeholders Maximis ing profit through keen negotiation and cost saving initiatives Ensur ing team clarity around purpose and objectives Oversee day to day supplier management to maintain best possible service and quality of product About you You will be a production expert and experienced people manager with a track record of delivering high quality production at pace and volume. You will be able to show you can: Deliver a range of product across Trade, Custom and Co-edition Engage diverse audiences with high quality books and other material Work collaboratively and communicate effectively at all levels Professionally m anage a team Be solution-focused and creative in problem-solving Bring your printing knowledge and expertise to support innovation in product and finishes What we can offer: A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits: 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year ), plus bank 1 Cultural Appreciation Day per year Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts on selected shops , retailers, and restaurants Health Cash Pla n Pension Cycle to Work scheme Summer hours (no making up hours) Free books scheme (twice per year) Active social and diversity committees How to apply Please send a CV and cover letter to by the closing date and state the vacancy name in the email subject title . Ensure you cover the following: Your motivation and match with the role requirements What appeals to you about this particular role What key skills, experience and achievements do you have that you think are relevant to this role, and why. Please provide examples of how you have used or demonstrated Where you saw the vacancy advertised All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy. We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age, or sexual orientation . As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for disabled people. Therefore, we encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may require during your interview process. Please note, you only need to disclose information that you are comfortable sharing in order for us to accommodate your request. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we only be able to respond to candidates selected for interview.
Senior Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £47,420 - £48,474 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 09/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 710787 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care, Early Support Team, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Senior Social Worker within the Early Support Team, you will enjoy a varied and changeable caseload delivered from the short-term service the team provides. You will provide guidance, support and supervision/line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met. You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carer's, promoting well-being, independence and safety. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits This exciting opportunity comes with a host of incredible benefits including flexible working arrangements with the option to regularly work from home, generous annual leave of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued service), plus Bank Holidays, a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, employee assistance programme and much more! Key Responsibilities: Adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. Adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged. Direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate. Identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adult's procedures. Act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff. Candidate Requirements: Social Work England registered experienced Social Worker- 3+ years including completion of ASYE Full UK driving licence Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff Experience of undertaking assessments of complex needs Ability to manage risk on a day-to-day basis, managing a varied and complex case load Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall (Team Manager) Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 03, 2024
Full time
Senior Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £47,420 - £48,474 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 09/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 710787 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care, Early Support Team, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Senior Social Worker within the Early Support Team, you will enjoy a varied and changeable caseload delivered from the short-term service the team provides. You will provide guidance, support and supervision/line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met. You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carer's, promoting well-being, independence and safety. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits This exciting opportunity comes with a host of incredible benefits including flexible working arrangements with the option to regularly work from home, generous annual leave of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued service), plus Bank Holidays, a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, employee assistance programme and much more! Key Responsibilities: Adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. Adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged. Direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate. Identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adult's procedures. Act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff. Candidate Requirements: Social Work England registered experienced Social Worker- 3+ years including completion of ASYE Full UK driving licence Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff Experience of undertaking assessments of complex needs Ability to manage risk on a day-to-day basis, managing a varied and complex case load Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall (Team Manager) Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Position: Senior Teacher, Ofsted Outstanding Royal School Manchester Salary: £45,558 - £48,089 + Teachers Pension Scheme + benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (12 weeks holiday) Type: Permanent Role Summary Here at Seashell, we are proud to be providing care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments and communication disorders and autism. We are currently recruiting a Senior Teacher where the successful candidate will become a part of ouroutstanding schoolteam. Our school students are aged between 4 and 19, and all follow an individual Seashell curriculum. The Senior Teacher will work collaboratively with the other staff members to ensure the best outcomes for the pupils at Royal School Manchester .You will support the Teachers and HLTAs within the school and work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for the children. You will promote the company vision, our ethos and policies in order to maintain and secure outstanding teaching and effective learning Daily duties will include: Manage effective relationships with the Multidisciplinary team and student Demonstrate role model behaviour with regards to adherence to Trust policy and procedures To ensure information on the school website is current. To regularly review and ensure teachers add content to the Programmes of Study Support the HLTAs in all aspects of their roles. Ensure students access appropriate work experience opportunities and this is monitored and reported to the head of school and governors. Moderate baseline reports at end of key stage To be aware of National Strategies and disseminate to staff Lead weekly meetings in collaboration with school managers. Identify priorities for development, monitor subject reports and action plans with support from Head of School and ensure data analysis informs subject reports. Experience Experience in teaching pupils with SEND and communication difficulties. Experience of planning individual programmes Experience of supporting teachers, managing a team and observation of teaching and learning Behaviour management strategies People management Education and training Teaching Degree or Post Graduate Diploma (Qualified Teacher Status QTS) Our benefits Life assurance, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, on site gym, cycle scheme, long service awards, employee engagement forum, free parking and a beautiful campus with fantastic facilities all on one site. We offer good career development opportunities with performance related pay to progress your salary depending on qualifications, training and experience. About Seashell Seashell Trust runs an Outstanding (Ofsted) special School, and a specialist College together with 17 on-site residential homes for children and young people with complex learning disabilities, physical disabilities and multisensory impairments. We provide an excellent care environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken. We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values! We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 03, 2024
Full time
Position: Senior Teacher, Ofsted Outstanding Royal School Manchester Salary: £45,558 - £48,089 + Teachers Pension Scheme + benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (12 weeks holiday) Type: Permanent Role Summary Here at Seashell, we are proud to be providing care and education for children and young people (up to 25 years old) with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments and communication disorders and autism. We are currently recruiting a Senior Teacher where the successful candidate will become a part of ouroutstanding schoolteam. Our school students are aged between 4 and 19, and all follow an individual Seashell curriculum. The Senior Teacher will work collaboratively with the other staff members to ensure the best outcomes for the pupils at Royal School Manchester .You will support the Teachers and HLTAs within the school and work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for the children. You will promote the company vision, our ethos and policies in order to maintain and secure outstanding teaching and effective learning Daily duties will include: Manage effective relationships with the Multidisciplinary team and student Demonstrate role model behaviour with regards to adherence to Trust policy and procedures To ensure information on the school website is current. To regularly review and ensure teachers add content to the Programmes of Study Support the HLTAs in all aspects of their roles. Ensure students access appropriate work experience opportunities and this is monitored and reported to the head of school and governors. Moderate baseline reports at end of key stage To be aware of National Strategies and disseminate to staff Lead weekly meetings in collaboration with school managers. Identify priorities for development, monitor subject reports and action plans with support from Head of School and ensure data analysis informs subject reports. Experience Experience in teaching pupils with SEND and communication difficulties. Experience of planning individual programmes Experience of supporting teachers, managing a team and observation of teaching and learning Behaviour management strategies People management Education and training Teaching Degree or Post Graduate Diploma (Qualified Teacher Status QTS) Our benefits Life assurance, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, on site gym, cycle scheme, long service awards, employee engagement forum, free parking and a beautiful campus with fantastic facilities all on one site. We offer good career development opportunities with performance related pay to progress your salary depending on qualifications, training and experience. About Seashell Seashell Trust runs an Outstanding (Ofsted) special School, and a specialist College together with 17 on-site residential homes for children and young people with complex learning disabilities, physical disabilities and multisensory impairments. We provide an excellent care environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students. As part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken. We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values! We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities. JBRP1_UKTJ
Night Unit Manager (RMN / RNLD) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Nurse Unit Manager(RMN / RNLD) Care Home:Tees Grange Location:Stockton-on-Tees (TS20) Hours: Full time - perm night shifts, or 3 weeks nights, 1 week days. Rate:£21.20 per hour This is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Night Nurse Manager at Tees Grangecare home in Stockton-on-Tees. Tees Grange is a specialist care service for adults living withcomplex and high acuity needs. In this role, youll work at a senior level, under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Manager, to manage a team of nursing and care colleagues on night shift, drive quality and maintain high standards of care. As a Registered Nurse with us, youll be empowered to really make a difference. Our high staffing levels, with an average of six Health Care Assistants to every Nurse, give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you. And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be. About Exemplar Health Care Opened in June 2023, Tees Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. This is an incredibly exciting time to join a brand new, growing team, and be a part of shaping the home in its first year. We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. About the role As a Night Nurse Manager with Exemplar Health Care,youll be at the forefront of clinical care delivery for the people living in your home. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: leadingthe care and nursing team when on shift to ensure we meet the medical, physical and emotional needs of the people we support providingstrong leadership to maintain and continuously develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvement ensuringcompliance with our clinical governance framework including following our observation, handover, care planning and risk assessment policies and processes actingas the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for the oversight, review and update of their care profiles supervision and managementof your units ordering, handling,storage,administration, recordinganddisposalofmedication. Download our job description to read more: About you Above all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. Youll be a natural role model with the ability to manage your units team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants. Youll also have: a thorough understanding ofbest practicein nursing care an excellent range ofclinical and communication skillsthat youre able to demonstrate anenthusiastic approachto encouraging and motivating people the ability to work confidently on your owninitiative a good standard ofdigital skills. To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. As this is a management role, you should also have post-registration and management or supervisory experience and/or training or qualifications.This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to progress into management. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects retail and lifestyle reward discounts free DBS check electric car salary sacrifice scheme paid NMC membership paid access to the RCNi Learning platform 24/7 counselling and support Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW. Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 03, 2024
Full time
Night Unit Manager (RMN / RNLD) When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Nurse Unit Manager(RMN / RNLD) Care Home:Tees Grange Location:Stockton-on-Tees (TS20) Hours: Full time - perm night shifts, or 3 weeks nights, 1 week days. Rate:£21.20 per hour This is an exciting opportunity to use your nursing leadership skills to make a real difference every day. Join us as our new Night Nurse Manager at Tees Grangecare home in Stockton-on-Tees. Tees Grange is a specialist care service for adults living withcomplex and high acuity needs. In this role, youll work at a senior level, under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Manager, to manage a team of nursing and care colleagues on night shift, drive quality and maintain high standards of care. As a Registered Nurse with us, youll be empowered to really make a difference. Our high staffing levels, with an average of six Health Care Assistants to every Nurse, give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you. And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be. About Exemplar Health Care Opened in June 2023, Tees Grange is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs. This is an incredibly exciting time to join a brand new, growing team, and be a part of shaping the home in its first year. We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington's disease and Parkinson's disease. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. About the role As a Night Nurse Manager with Exemplar Health Care,youll be at the forefront of clinical care delivery for the people living in your home. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: leadingthe care and nursing team when on shift to ensure we meet the medical, physical and emotional needs of the people we support providingstrong leadership to maintain and continuously develop high standards of care and drive continuous improvement ensuringcompliance with our clinical governance framework including following our observation, handover, care planning and risk assessment policies and processes actingas the Named Nurse for residents allocated to you, with responsibility for the oversight, review and update of their care profiles supervision and managementof your units ordering, handling,storage,administration, recordinganddisposalofmedication. Download our job description to read more: About you Above all, youre someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. Youll be a natural role model with the ability to manage your units team of Registered Nurses, Nurse Associates and Health Care Assistants. Youll also have: a thorough understanding ofbest practicein nursing care an excellent range ofclinical and communication skillsthat youre able to demonstrate anenthusiastic approachto encouraging and motivating people the ability to work confidently on your owninitiative a good standard ofdigital skills. To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. As this is a management role, you should also have post-registration and management or supervisory experience and/or training or qualifications.This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse who wants to progress into management. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects retail and lifestyle reward discounts free DBS check electric car salary sacrifice scheme paid NMC membership paid access to the RCNi Learning platform 24/7 counselling and support Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? Wed love to hear from you. Click the button to APPLY NOW. Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post. JBRP1_UKTJ
Deputy Home Manager Our Client have an exciting opportunity available for a deputy Home Manager to manage the team and home Responsibilities of a deputy Home Manager will include: All aspects of service provision within the Care home and registered manager with CQC. Performance of the senior team. Budget management. Delivering a quality service in line with CQC essential standards, improving the quality of customer's lives. Desired knowledge & experience for DeputyHome Manager: Level 4 Leadership in management (Residential pathway) or equivalent. Experience of managing a budget, working to a business plan and marketing. Knowledge of a care setting and the needs of older people. People management experience including working to and the setting of targets within a customer focused environment and associated results. Health & Safety legislation along with the knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults (local/national policies) and the mental capacity act. Desired skills: As a deputy Home Manager, you will have the ability to critically analyse data and solve problems. People management including training delivery, good organisation, negotiation and influencing skills This could be a great role for a deputy looking to take the next step in their career JBRP1_UKTJ
May 02, 2024
Full time
Deputy Home Manager Our Client have an exciting opportunity available for a deputy Home Manager to manage the team and home Responsibilities of a deputy Home Manager will include: All aspects of service provision within the Care home and registered manager with CQC. Performance of the senior team. Budget management. Delivering a quality service in line with CQC essential standards, improving the quality of customer's lives. Desired knowledge & experience for DeputyHome Manager: Level 4 Leadership in management (Residential pathway) or equivalent. Experience of managing a budget, working to a business plan and marketing. Knowledge of a care setting and the needs of older people. People management experience including working to and the setting of targets within a customer focused environment and associated results. Health & Safety legislation along with the knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults (local/national policies) and the mental capacity act. Desired skills: As a deputy Home Manager, you will have the ability to critically analyse data and solve problems. People management including training delivery, good organisation, negotiation and influencing skills This could be a great role for a deputy looking to take the next step in their career JBRP1_UKTJ
We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our children's services Children We Care For team based in Bognor Regis. The successful candidate will be excited to be part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across West Sussex. Our dedicated Children We Care For service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. Working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. With a focus on outcomes-based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently. We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service. We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity As an experienced Social Worker within the Children We Care For team, you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can evidence the value they could add to our team. You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe. About you Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include: Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps. Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary. recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body. Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body. Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work. Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About us Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children. For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex . Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05032 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
May 02, 2024
Full time
We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our children's services Children We Care For team based in Bognor Regis. The successful candidate will be excited to be part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across West Sussex. Our dedicated Children We Care For service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. Working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. With a focus on outcomes-based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently. We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service. We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave up to 29 days, as well as the option to buy up to 3 additional days. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. The Opportunity As an experienced Social Worker within the Children We Care For team, you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. We are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who can evidence the value they could add to our team. You will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. You will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe. About you Some of the key skills and experience required for this role include: Analysis and interpretation of complex information and data to enable prioritisation and support in planning next steps. Work as part of a team and partnership with key stakeholders to assess needs and implement outcomes. Communicate effectively to all audiences, both written and orally and negotiated and persuade where necessary. recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body. Completed relevant post qualifying training, have evidence of at least one year's experience post qualification and be registered with the relevant professional body. Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a breadth of complex issues and situations, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development, motivational interviewing, relational practice, solution-focussed interventions and systemic working. A good understanding of anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice in social work. Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of complex cases. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. About us Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced senior leadership team, driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan and implementing the Family Safeguarding Practice Model. You will be trained in motivational interviewing, to support our strengths-based approach to working with families and creating lasting change for children. For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit Careers in children's social work in West Sussex . Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05032 . We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.
Job summary This is an opportunity for a key senior leadership role within the Psychological Medicine & Older Adults (PMOA) Directorate. We are seeking to appoint a psychologist or psychological therapist with strong leadership skills to the post of Head of Psychology and Psychotherapy for Older People's Mental Health. As a highly valued member of the Directorate executive team the post holder will join other senior colleagues in leading the development of services within the directorate and through representing the directorate and / or professions across the Trust and into local strategic partnerships. The post holder will act as an ambassador for the psychologists and psychological therapists in the directorate, supporting them and others to maintain excellent standards of care and evidence based service delivery at a time of transformation of mental health services. Along with other Directorate Heads of Psychology and Psychotherapy within the Trust, the post holder will work with the Trust Director of Psychology and Psychotherapy contributing to the strategic leadership and development of the professions and psychological provision across the Trust. Main duties of the job This person appointed to this post will provide professional leadership in relation to workforce development, professional development, implementation and development of local and national guidance and protocols, and professional regulation (including HCPC). They will be a member of the Trust Psychology and Psychotherapy leadership team and the directorate's senior leadership team, taking up responsibilities as required and they will provide support into the Trust Quality Centre. The post involves 0.5 wte management role and up to 0.5 wte clinical sessions. Clinical sessions will be arranged prior to appointment according to the successful applicant's area of expertise and existing service vacancies. Applicants will be able to demonstrate appropriate consultant level clinical expertise. About us Benefits: We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that your valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer Some of our benefits are highlighted here: Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service. Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing. Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars Accommodation, our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website. Other benefits include: Counselling services Wellbeing events Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Childcare vouchers Staff restaurants We look forward to receiving your application. Date posted 29 April 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £91,317 to £104,122 a year per annum Incl. HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-CLI- Job locations South London & Maudsley NHS Trust 113 Denmark Hill London SE5 8AZ Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for exemplary leadership and communication skills. You will have significant experience inspiring and supporting psychologists and psychotherapists to work effectively, compassionately and collegially. You will be used to dealing with multiple competing demands and you will be able to maintain your governance role whilst simultaneously having the drive and enthusiasm to support a range of colleagues undertaking Directorate and Trust-wide projects, service delivery and performance responsibilities. This post also offers excellent opportunities for research and continuing professional development. This role will have responsibilities across the Trusts PMOA Directorate, the Kings Health Partners Older Adult Clinical Academic Group (CAG) and the Trusts Corporate Professional Leadership. The Head of Psychology & Psychotherapy will support Operational Managers within the Older Adults services, the PMOA Clinical Director, and the Trust Director of Psychology and Psychotherapy to: develop and implement strategy and ensure that the organisations business plans, operational targets and activities appropriately reflect clinical priorities and are in line with best practice within the resources available. provide visible clinical leadership to psychology and psychological therapy staff working within the services for older people, and as a Trust Psychology and Psychotherapy Advisory Committee (TPPAC) leader to staff across the Trust, ensuring that there are appropriate managerial structures in place to address professional and developmental needs and an appropriate emphasis on the development and implementation of the professions training and education strategy. develop clinical governance structures, roles and responsibilities based on multi-disciplinary care pathways with an emphasis on collaborative leadership and team working. integrate research, teaching and clinical activity so that there is a continual cycle of innovation, review, evaluation and improvement based on best practice standards and creating an environment that fosters innovation and service development. This post also participates in the senior on call manager rota for the directorate. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for exemplary leadership and communication skills. You will have significant experience inspiring and supporting psychologists and psychotherapists to work effectively, compassionately and collegially. You will be used to dealing with multiple competing demands and you will be able to maintain your governance role whilst simultaneously having the drive and enthusiasm to support a range of colleagues undertaking Directorate and Trust-wide projects, service delivery and performance responsibilities. This post also offers excellent opportunities for research and continuing professional development. This role will have responsibilities across the Trusts PMOA Directorate, the Kings Health Partners Older Adult Clinical Academic Group (CAG) and the Trusts Corporate Professional Leadership. The Head of Psychology & Psychotherapy will support Operational Managers within the Older Adults services, the PMOA Clinical Director, and the Trust Director of Psychology and Psychotherapy to: develop and implement strategy and ensure that the organisations business plans, operational targets and activities appropriately reflect clinical priorities and are in line with best practice within the resources available. provide visible clinical leadership to psychology and psychological therapy staff working within the services for older people, and as a Trust Psychology and Psychotherapy Advisory Committee (TPPAC) leader to staff across the Trust, ensuring that there are appropriate managerial structures in place to address professional and developmental needs and an appropriate emphasis on the development and implementation of the professions training and education strategy. develop clinical governance structures, roles and responsibilities based on multi-disciplinary care pathways with an emphasis on collaborative leadership and team working. integrate research, teaching and clinical activity so that there is a continual cycle of innovation, review, evaluation and improvement based on best practice standards and creating an environment that fosters innovation and service development. This post also participates in the senior on call manager rota for the directorate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology Post doctoral training in an additional specialised area of psychological practice directly relevant to Directorate services in field of secondary care mood, anxiety and personality disorders Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist Evidence of continuing training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-doctoral training (diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, OR an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a postgraduate diploma Experience Essential Extensive experience in professional leadership of psychologists and/or psychotherapists such as in a directorate type structure Experience of leading and managing a psychology and/or psychotherapy service in equivalent services Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for the psychological care and treatment with clients with complex needs . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job summary This is an opportunity for a key senior leadership role within the Psychological Medicine & Older Adults (PMOA) Directorate. We are seeking to appoint a psychologist or psychological therapist with strong leadership skills to the post of Head of Psychology and Psychotherapy for Older People's Mental Health. As a highly valued member of the Directorate executive team the post holder will join other senior colleagues in leading the development of services within the directorate and through representing the directorate and / or professions across the Trust and into local strategic partnerships. The post holder will act as an ambassador for the psychologists and psychological therapists in the directorate, supporting them and others to maintain excellent standards of care and evidence based service delivery at a time of transformation of mental health services. Along with other Directorate Heads of Psychology and Psychotherapy within the Trust, the post holder will work with the Trust Director of Psychology and Psychotherapy contributing to the strategic leadership and development of the professions and psychological provision across the Trust. Main duties of the job This person appointed to this post will provide professional leadership in relation to workforce development, professional development, implementation and development of local and national guidance and protocols, and professional regulation (including HCPC). They will be a member of the Trust Psychology and Psychotherapy leadership team and the directorate's senior leadership team, taking up responsibilities as required and they will provide support into the Trust Quality Centre. The post involves 0.5 wte management role and up to 0.5 wte clinical sessions. Clinical sessions will be arranged prior to appointment according to the successful applicant's area of expertise and existing service vacancies. Applicants will be able to demonstrate appropriate consultant level clinical expertise. About us Benefits: We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that your valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer Some of our benefits are highlighted here: Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service. Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing. Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars Accommodation, our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website. Other benefits include: Counselling services Wellbeing events Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Childcare vouchers Staff restaurants We look forward to receiving your application. Date posted 29 April 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £91,317 to £104,122 a year per annum Incl. HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-CLI- Job locations South London & Maudsley NHS Trust 113 Denmark Hill London SE5 8AZ Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for exemplary leadership and communication skills. You will have significant experience inspiring and supporting psychologists and psychotherapists to work effectively, compassionately and collegially. You will be used to dealing with multiple competing demands and you will be able to maintain your governance role whilst simultaneously having the drive and enthusiasm to support a range of colleagues undertaking Directorate and Trust-wide projects, service delivery and performance responsibilities. This post also offers excellent opportunities for research and continuing professional development. This role will have responsibilities across the Trusts PMOA Directorate, the Kings Health Partners Older Adult Clinical Academic Group (CAG) and the Trusts Corporate Professional Leadership. The Head of Psychology & Psychotherapy will support Operational Managers within the Older Adults services, the PMOA Clinical Director, and the Trust Director of Psychology and Psychotherapy to: develop and implement strategy and ensure that the organisations business plans, operational targets and activities appropriately reflect clinical priorities and are in line with best practice within the resources available. provide visible clinical leadership to psychology and psychological therapy staff working within the services for older people, and as a Trust Psychology and Psychotherapy Advisory Committee (TPPAC) leader to staff across the Trust, ensuring that there are appropriate managerial structures in place to address professional and developmental needs and an appropriate emphasis on the development and implementation of the professions training and education strategy. develop clinical governance structures, roles and responsibilities based on multi-disciplinary care pathways with an emphasis on collaborative leadership and team working. integrate research, teaching and clinical activity so that there is a continual cycle of innovation, review, evaluation and improvement based on best practice standards and creating an environment that fosters innovation and service development. This post also participates in the senior on call manager rota for the directorate. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for exemplary leadership and communication skills. You will have significant experience inspiring and supporting psychologists and psychotherapists to work effectively, compassionately and collegially. You will be used to dealing with multiple competing demands and you will be able to maintain your governance role whilst simultaneously having the drive and enthusiasm to support a range of colleagues undertaking Directorate and Trust-wide projects, service delivery and performance responsibilities. This post also offers excellent opportunities for research and continuing professional development. This role will have responsibilities across the Trusts PMOA Directorate, the Kings Health Partners Older Adult Clinical Academic Group (CAG) and the Trusts Corporate Professional Leadership. The Head of Psychology & Psychotherapy will support Operational Managers within the Older Adults services, the PMOA Clinical Director, and the Trust Director of Psychology and Psychotherapy to: develop and implement strategy and ensure that the organisations business plans, operational targets and activities appropriately reflect clinical priorities and are in line with best practice within the resources available. provide visible clinical leadership to psychology and psychological therapy staff working within the services for older people, and as a Trust Psychology and Psychotherapy Advisory Committee (TPPAC) leader to staff across the Trust, ensuring that there are appropriate managerial structures in place to address professional and developmental needs and an appropriate emphasis on the development and implementation of the professions training and education strategy. develop clinical governance structures, roles and responsibilities based on multi-disciplinary care pathways with an emphasis on collaborative leadership and team working. integrate research, teaching and clinical activity so that there is a continual cycle of innovation, review, evaluation and improvement based on best practice standards and creating an environment that fosters innovation and service development. This post also participates in the senior on call manager rota for the directorate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology Post doctoral training in an additional specialised area of psychological practice directly relevant to Directorate services in field of secondary care mood, anxiety and personality disorders Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist Evidence of continuing training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-doctoral training (diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, OR an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a postgraduate diploma Experience Essential Extensive experience in professional leadership of psychologists and/or psychotherapists such as in a directorate type structure Experience of leading and managing a psychology and/or psychotherapy service in equivalent services Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for the psychological care and treatment with clients with complex needs . click apply for full job details
We are recruiting for an excellent opportunity as my client's HR Business Partner/Advisor based in Enfield, London. This is a full-time permanent opportunity paying upto 42,840 per annum DOE. We are looking for a dynamic people professional, who is experienced in employee relations, engagement and with a passion for developing others. Whilst experience in a similar role in a school setting is desirable, it isn't essential. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and we're looking for someone who shares our values and beliefs. Having the right attitude is important. You'll be just as happy being strategic as you are rolling up your sleeves and being hands on. Don't be put off from applying if you have specialist skills in some areas but not in others. We are committed to personal and professional development. As you'd expect, we're an inclusive employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Based in the borough of Enfield, is a school that provides education to children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, from the ages of 4 to 25. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Our four campuses, serve nearly 450 learners and are home to 220 employees. A strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish, our learners leave equipped with a 'suitcase of skills' that help them to progress onto further education and work. We're a disability confident employer that's Investors in People accredited, with firmly held values placed at our core. Purpose of the role: The HR Business Partner will work alongside the People and Culture Manager, senior leaders and people managers at all levels. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager who, working with the Director of Education oversees the school's great place to work (GP2W) pillar and plans, you will be accountable and responsible for providing efficient and effective HR advice, guidance and support across the complete employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for managing and reporting on all areas of HR operations and employee relations. You will be part of a small team including a People and Culture Manager (line manager), Governance Administrator, Marketing Coordinator and People and Culture Team Administrator. You will play an active role in the life of the school, our partner charity and trust. Person Specification: Degree educated and CIPD qualified to a minimum of level 5 - Essential HR degree/master/CIPD qualified at level 7 (or working towards this) - Desirable At least 3 years' experience in HR generalist role, with employment law knowledge and case management experience. Including: Setting up and managing HR Systems Delivering an exceptional service to busy people managers Continuously improving the employee experience and relations in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders (including matrix relationships) Extensive experience of successfully managing HR cases, with an in-depth knowledge of employment legislation Experience of and passion for operating a devolved HR model, enabling line managers to be excellent people managers and servant leaders Build relationships. Create partnerships, build trust, share ideas and accomplish work Develop people. Help others become more effective through strengths, expectations and coaching Lead change. Embrace change and set goals that align with a stated vision Inspire others. Encourage others through positivity, vision, confidence, challenges and recognition Think critically. Gather and evaluate information that leads to smart decisions Communicate clearly. Share information regularly and concisely Create accountability. Hold yourself and your team responsible for performance
May 01, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for an excellent opportunity as my client's HR Business Partner/Advisor based in Enfield, London. This is a full-time permanent opportunity paying upto 42,840 per annum DOE. We are looking for a dynamic people professional, who is experienced in employee relations, engagement and with a passion for developing others. Whilst experience in a similar role in a school setting is desirable, it isn't essential. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and we're looking for someone who shares our values and beliefs. Having the right attitude is important. You'll be just as happy being strategic as you are rolling up your sleeves and being hands on. Don't be put off from applying if you have specialist skills in some areas but not in others. We are committed to personal and professional development. As you'd expect, we're an inclusive employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Based in the borough of Enfield, is a school that provides education to children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities, from the ages of 4 to 25. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Our four campuses, serve nearly 450 learners and are home to 220 employees. A strong community that works together with the common goal of helping each other to flourish, our learners leave equipped with a 'suitcase of skills' that help them to progress onto further education and work. We're a disability confident employer that's Investors in People accredited, with firmly held values placed at our core. Purpose of the role: The HR Business Partner will work alongside the People and Culture Manager, senior leaders and people managers at all levels. Reporting to the People and Culture Manager who, working with the Director of Education oversees the school's great place to work (GP2W) pillar and plans, you will be accountable and responsible for providing efficient and effective HR advice, guidance and support across the complete employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for managing and reporting on all areas of HR operations and employee relations. You will be part of a small team including a People and Culture Manager (line manager), Governance Administrator, Marketing Coordinator and People and Culture Team Administrator. You will play an active role in the life of the school, our partner charity and trust. Person Specification: Degree educated and CIPD qualified to a minimum of level 5 - Essential HR degree/master/CIPD qualified at level 7 (or working towards this) - Desirable At least 3 years' experience in HR generalist role, with employment law knowledge and case management experience. Including: Setting up and managing HR Systems Delivering an exceptional service to busy people managers Continuously improving the employee experience and relations in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders (including matrix relationships) Extensive experience of successfully managing HR cases, with an in-depth knowledge of employment legislation Experience of and passion for operating a devolved HR model, enabling line managers to be excellent people managers and servant leaders Build relationships. Create partnerships, build trust, share ideas and accomplish work Develop people. Help others become more effective through strengths, expectations and coaching Lead change. Embrace change and set goals that align with a stated vision Inspire others. Encourage others through positivity, vision, confidence, challenges and recognition Think critically. Gather and evaluate information that leads to smart decisions Communicate clearly. Share information regularly and concisely Create accountability. Hold yourself and your team responsible for performance
Senior Service Manager - Community and Housing Related Support Up to £49,901.90 per annum (plus £2,600 car allowance - non-contractual) Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you a Supported Housing professional looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? Are you experienced in delivering Local Authority support contracts, and driven to deliver high support services? If so, our Senior Service Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Specialist Housing team are critical to ensuring our customers have the ability to live independently. As a Senior Service Manager, focusing on our Community and Housing Related Support services at Longhurst Group, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of our Specialist Housing services in your area of expertise. Your role will involve leading a team of multiple Service Managers, ensuring the delivery of financially viable, high-quality services in line with best practice and the Group's vision. This role will manage services based across Birmingham, Lincolnshire and Peterborough, leading services that provide both scheme based and community-based support with a focus on independent living and mental health service provisions. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Manage a team of Service Managers, supporting them to achieve the quality, service outcomes, and performance standards required by the Group and our contractual obligations. Ensure the recruitment of high-quality colleagues by providing support and assistance to Service Managers as necessary. Investigate potential disciplinary issues and complaints, recommending and implementing areas of improvement and best practice as required. Assist in tendering for new opportunities, re-tendering for existing services, obtaining grant funding, and mobilising new contracts. Develop services to deliver increased social benefit to communities in line with company business plans and departmental strategy. Routinely review key performance indicators and legal/regulatory compliance, promptly addressing any areas of poor performance or non-compliance and escalating issues to the Head of Service as appropriate. Set service and related budgets in line with company requirements and regulations, closely monitoring and controlling them, and taking early remedial action on any potential issues. Conduct regular service audits, create and monitor relevant improvement plans with the Service Manager. In order to be successful in application for our Senior Service Manager role, you ll need proven experience in delivering independent living contracts, alongside previous budget management and contractual income management experience, ensuring value for money at all times. Having a knowledge and understanding of Chartered Institute of Housing and have or be willing to work towards Level 4 Qualification is also crucial. Our Senior Service Manager position is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means a weekly presence in the services under the remit of the role (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Senior Service Manager opportunity will help to broaden your knowledge of Housing & Assets, alongside the chance to deliver high quartile independent living services. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. This role currently attracts a non-contractual car allowance according to our Driving at Work Policy. This is currently set at £2,600 per annum, however eligibility for the allowance and the rate of the allowance is reviewed annually and any changes will be notified to you. What you receive from us: Up to 26 days annual leave (Pro rata based on contracted hours) Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply today to upload your CV detailing your employment history. Please note, if this vacancy receives a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to close the advert and application window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Original proof must then be provided by day one upon successful candidature). Naturally working with our customers we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to as a minimum over the past 5 years in terms of employment history. We recognise, welcome and support that everyone s employment history is unique and can be different. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a DBS Check. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group. Our company Longhurst Group is one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 24,000 homes and a wide range of care and support services. With a team of 1,300 colleagues guided by our shared values, our vision is to improve the lives of our customers and our colleagues and to enhance the communities we serve. We do this by focusing on two clear themes of work: Health and wellbeing and economic resilience. To see how we ll achieve this through our Improving Lives strategy, please watch the video below.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Service Manager - Community and Housing Related Support Up to £49,901.90 per annum (plus £2,600 car allowance - non-contractual) Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Permanent, Full Time Are you a Supported Housing professional looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? Are you experienced in delivering Local Authority support contracts, and driven to deliver high support services? If so, our Senior Service Manager role could be the perfect job for you Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Specialist Housing team are critical to ensuring our customers have the ability to live independently. As a Senior Service Manager, focusing on our Community and Housing Related Support services at Longhurst Group, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of our Specialist Housing services in your area of expertise. Your role will involve leading a team of multiple Service Managers, ensuring the delivery of financially viable, high-quality services in line with best practice and the Group's vision. This role will manage services based across Birmingham, Lincolnshire and Peterborough, leading services that provide both scheme based and community-based support with a focus on independent living and mental health service provisions. Further key responsibilities are listed below: Manage a team of Service Managers, supporting them to achieve the quality, service outcomes, and performance standards required by the Group and our contractual obligations. Ensure the recruitment of high-quality colleagues by providing support and assistance to Service Managers as necessary. Investigate potential disciplinary issues and complaints, recommending and implementing areas of improvement and best practice as required. Assist in tendering for new opportunities, re-tendering for existing services, obtaining grant funding, and mobilising new contracts. Develop services to deliver increased social benefit to communities in line with company business plans and departmental strategy. Routinely review key performance indicators and legal/regulatory compliance, promptly addressing any areas of poor performance or non-compliance and escalating issues to the Head of Service as appropriate. Set service and related budgets in line with company requirements and regulations, closely monitoring and controlling them, and taking early remedial action on any potential issues. Conduct regular service audits, create and monitor relevant improvement plans with the Service Manager. In order to be successful in application for our Senior Service Manager role, you ll need proven experience in delivering independent living contracts, alongside previous budget management and contractual income management experience, ensuring value for money at all times. Having a knowledge and understanding of Chartered Institute of Housing and have or be willing to work towards Level 4 Qualification is also crucial. Our Senior Service Manager position is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means a weekly presence in the services under the remit of the role (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). This is a hugely exiting time to join Longhurst Group not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Senior Service Manager opportunity will help to broaden your knowledge of Housing & Assets, alongside the chance to deliver high quartile independent living services. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. This role currently attracts a non-contractual car allowance according to our Driving at Work Policy. This is currently set at £2,600 per annum, however eligibility for the allowance and the rate of the allowance is reviewed annually and any changes will be notified to you. What you receive from us: Up to 26 days annual leave (Pro rata based on contracted hours) Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing Free Eye Tests Free flu vaccinations Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave Long Service Awards Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply today to upload your CV detailing your employment history. Please note, if this vacancy receives a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to close the advert and application window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Original proof must then be provided by day one upon successful candidature). Naturally working with our customers we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to as a minimum over the past 5 years in terms of employment history. We recognise, welcome and support that everyone s employment history is unique and can be different. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a DBS Check. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group. Our company Longhurst Group is one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 24,000 homes and a wide range of care and support services. With a team of 1,300 colleagues guided by our shared values, our vision is to improve the lives of our customers and our colleagues and to enhance the communities we serve. We do this by focusing on two clear themes of work: Health and wellbeing and economic resilience. To see how we ll achieve this through our Improving Lives strategy, please watch the video below.
About the Company: Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in residential care? Our client needs determined, resilient people to be long lasting, significant adults in a child's life. With our clients structured pay-scales and clear career progression paths, they can support you with the training and experience to develop into a Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager or Residential Manager. They know that children benefit from having consistent, long-term adults in their lives, therefore your career progression, happiness and wellbeing is paramount to them. Our clients homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will teach them to build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood. What makes them different? Our client makes houses, homes - they invest heavily in ensuring homes are beautifully decorated, allowing children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives. Generous budgets devoted to children - Each of the homes are given substantial investment to allow for all children to experience childhood, including holidays abroad, recreational activities and special events. Direct therapeutic work with children - They aim to provide all children with therapy, driven by industry-leading psychologists and practice. This will include therapeutic training for all staff. Bespoke systems - Spend more time working directly with children rather than duplicating reports with our bespoke, time-saving incident reporting system. Skills to Care Induction - All new starters complete 2 separate weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to best prepare them for the new role. Why work for them: Earn a highly competitive salary with 50 per sleep-in. They will put you on our Passport to Manage training and allow you to get your Level 5. This will give you a clear pathway into a management role. A great work/life balance with flexible working patterns. Earn up to 3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to 1,000 by recommending a full time staff member. Receive a 100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a 200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'. Receive 200 (2 years), 400 (5 years) and 600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to 500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Access to their health and wellbeing support platform. Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments with the MediCash scheme, as well as the chance to win up to 150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards. What will the role involve: Using your experience and skills - further developed with our support and training, you will assist with the care of children and young people. All of our clients homes adopt therapeutic practices, allowing you to develop into a specialist care provider. Training also includes reflective practice to consistently improve the way we care for children. You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. You will create timetables, setting boundaries and expectations for the young people. Consistency and organisation skills are key. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. If you want to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person's life, apply to be a Residential Support Worker today. Please note that you must have a valid driving licence. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times. Our client is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
May 01, 2024
Full time
About the Company: Want to work in a children's home that makes a positive, lasting difference to children's lives? Are you an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, or do you have no experience but are looking to build a career in residential care? Our client needs determined, resilient people to be long lasting, significant adults in a child's life. With our clients structured pay-scales and clear career progression paths, they can support you with the training and experience to develop into a Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager or Residential Manager. They know that children benefit from having consistent, long-term adults in their lives, therefore your career progression, happiness and wellbeing is paramount to them. Our clients homes are built around accepting a child as they are in a non-judgemental way. You will teach them to build self-esteem and accept themselves, helping their journey into adulthood. What makes them different? Our client makes houses, homes - they invest heavily in ensuring homes are beautifully decorated, allowing children to express their characters, feel safe and enrich their lives. Generous budgets devoted to children - Each of the homes are given substantial investment to allow for all children to experience childhood, including holidays abroad, recreational activities and special events. Direct therapeutic work with children - They aim to provide all children with therapy, driven by industry-leading psychologists and practice. This will include therapeutic training for all staff. Bespoke systems - Spend more time working directly with children rather than duplicating reports with our bespoke, time-saving incident reporting system. Skills to Care Induction - All new starters complete 2 separate weeks of classroom-based training and a week of shadow shifts to best prepare them for the new role. Why work for them: Earn a highly competitive salary with 50 per sleep-in. They will put you on our Passport to Manage training and allow you to get your Level 5. This will give you a clear pathway into a management role. A great work/life balance with flexible working patterns. Earn up to 3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to 1,000 by recommending a full time staff member. Receive a 100 bonus for achieving a 'Good' Ofsted outcome for the home and a 200 bonus for achieving 'Outstanding'. Receive 200 (2 years), 400 (5 years) and 600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to 500 special recognition award for outstanding practice. Access to their health and wellbeing support platform. Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments with the MediCash scheme, as well as the chance to win up to 150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards. What will the role involve: Using your experience and skills - further developed with our support and training, you will assist with the care of children and young people. All of our clients homes adopt therapeutic practices, allowing you to develop into a specialist care provider. Training also includes reflective practice to consistently improve the way we care for children. You will create positive relationships with the children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times. You will create timetables, setting boundaries and expectations for the young people. Consistency and organisation skills are key. You will meet a variety of children and young people, some of whom may require high levels of supervision and support. If you want to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person's life, apply to be a Residential Support Worker today. Please note that you must have a valid driving licence. The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check. To be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour at all times. Our client is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
Working on behalf of a Local authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Head of Asset Management (directorates) on a 12 month contract with a possibility of further extension. The role provides support and expert advice to teams and departments including Children's, Adults, Housing, Libraries, Education and Parks, as well as working closely with the client's external partners such as the NHS. You will be MRICS qualified (at least five years), with experience of all Landlord and Tenant issues. You will be confident advising internal and external clients on all aspects of leasing and general estate management work as well as being familiar with writing reports and presenting to senior management. Ideally, you will have experience at working at this level and are familiar with a political environment as well as being a seasoned line manager. Experience working on operational and Education buildings would be useful. If this sounds good to you, please apply for immediate contact or call Inesa directly.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Working on behalf of a Local authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Head of Asset Management (directorates) on a 12 month contract with a possibility of further extension. The role provides support and expert advice to teams and departments including Children's, Adults, Housing, Libraries, Education and Parks, as well as working closely with the client's external partners such as the NHS. You will be MRICS qualified (at least five years), with experience of all Landlord and Tenant issues. You will be confident advising internal and external clients on all aspects of leasing and general estate management work as well as being familiar with writing reports and presenting to senior management. Ideally, you will have experience at working at this level and are familiar with a political environment as well as being a seasoned line manager. Experience working on operational and Education buildings would be useful. If this sounds good to you, please apply for immediate contact or call Inesa directly.
Are you passionate about delivering Outstanding care and do you enjoy coaching and guiding your team on Outstanding Quality delivery? Are you focused on person-centred values and are you willing to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes? If so, this is the job for you! I am seeking an established Registered Manager to oversee a beautiful Adult's Residential service within the Gainsborough area of Lincolnshire . You will provide direct support and guidance to a team of Support Workers and Seniors, as well as two valuable Deputy Managers - who provide support to adults living with a learning disability, autism, complex needs and behaviours of concern. You will promote a positive culture within your service and will ensure delivery of person-centred care in line with best practices and current guidance. The ideal candidate for this role will: Have experience of working within a Management position for a minimum of 2 years. Have experience working closely with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, ideally within residential homes. Have an NVQ in Health & Social Care Level 5, or be working towards this. This is a full-time (Monday-Friday) role, however flexibility may be required according to the needs of the service you support. A generous salary is on offer for this role up to 45,000 and a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus 8 additional statutory days. You will be joining an established care organisation with a great reputation, growth plans and great progression opportunities! Does this sound like an exciting next step in your career? Contact Laura Dyer today to find out more: (phone number removed) / (url removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you passionate about delivering Outstanding care and do you enjoy coaching and guiding your team on Outstanding Quality delivery? Are you focused on person-centred values and are you willing to go the extra mile to achieve positive outcomes? If so, this is the job for you! I am seeking an established Registered Manager to oversee a beautiful Adult's Residential service within the Gainsborough area of Lincolnshire . You will provide direct support and guidance to a team of Support Workers and Seniors, as well as two valuable Deputy Managers - who provide support to adults living with a learning disability, autism, complex needs and behaviours of concern. You will promote a positive culture within your service and will ensure delivery of person-centred care in line with best practices and current guidance. The ideal candidate for this role will: Have experience of working within a Management position for a minimum of 2 years. Have experience working closely with adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, ideally within residential homes. Have an NVQ in Health & Social Care Level 5, or be working towards this. This is a full-time (Monday-Friday) role, however flexibility may be required according to the needs of the service you support. A generous salary is on offer for this role up to 45,000 and a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days plus 8 additional statutory days. You will be joining an established care organisation with a great reputation, growth plans and great progression opportunities! Does this sound like an exciting next step in your career? Contact Laura Dyer today to find out more: (phone number removed) / (url removed) Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Salary Range: £46,140 to £51,445 pro rata per annum Work Location: Hybrid working (home and office based), Fareham Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered) Contract type: Permanent Closing Date: 28 May 2024 The Role: Join our innovative and dynamic Adults Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and work collaboratively with health and social care colleagues, leading a crucial service that provides quality safeguarding responses to the residents of Hampshire. MASH is currently going through a period of transformation, including changing the way safeguarding contacts are dealt with at the point of referral and a threefold expansion of the MASH service. Working alongside another Team Manager, you'll lead a team of Case Workers, Senior Case Workers, and Social Workers. This will include day-to-day people management, completing quality assurance checks, collaborating with partner agencies, responding to customer feedback, overseeing workloads, and supporting senior managers with data analysis and service improvement. As a qualified, registered Social Worker you'll have extensive experience of taking responsibility for the professional practice of others and acting as a senior decision maker. Your resilient approach to changing priorities will ensure you can succeed in this fast-paced front door service. You'll also have considerable team management experience, allowing you to confidently lead a team through transformation and manage uncertainty. Take a look at our Candidate Pack , by visiting our website for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. With a strong knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures both locally and nationally, you'll be committed to Making Safeguarding Personal and be able to lead a group of practitioners to deliver excellent safeguarding interventions across all vulnerable adult groups. Using your first-class relationship management and communication skills, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues to support their professional development. With excellent problem-solving skills, you'll confidently identify effective solutions to issues and use your organisational skills to balance conflicting demands. Hampshire County Council values the outstanding contribution you make to our service. In return, we can offer you a great learning environment in a team that values professional development, supports one another and makes a real difference. This is offered alongside an extensive Benefits package . Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack (by visiting our website). Travel Requirements: You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary. Additional Information: Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process by visiting our website. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries contact For an informal chat about the role contact Gillian Williams, Service Manager (CART & MASH) on .
May 01, 2024
Full time
Salary Range: £46,140 to £51,445 pro rata per annum Work Location: Hybrid working (home and office based), Fareham Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered) Contract type: Permanent Closing Date: 28 May 2024 The Role: Join our innovative and dynamic Adults Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and work collaboratively with health and social care colleagues, leading a crucial service that provides quality safeguarding responses to the residents of Hampshire. MASH is currently going through a period of transformation, including changing the way safeguarding contacts are dealt with at the point of referral and a threefold expansion of the MASH service. Working alongside another Team Manager, you'll lead a team of Case Workers, Senior Case Workers, and Social Workers. This will include day-to-day people management, completing quality assurance checks, collaborating with partner agencies, responding to customer feedback, overseeing workloads, and supporting senior managers with data analysis and service improvement. As a qualified, registered Social Worker you'll have extensive experience of taking responsibility for the professional practice of others and acting as a senior decision maker. Your resilient approach to changing priorities will ensure you can succeed in this fast-paced front door service. You'll also have considerable team management experience, allowing you to confidently lead a team through transformation and manage uncertainty. Take a look at our Candidate Pack , by visiting our website for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. With a strong knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures both locally and nationally, you'll be committed to Making Safeguarding Personal and be able to lead a group of practitioners to deliver excellent safeguarding interventions across all vulnerable adult groups. Using your first-class relationship management and communication skills, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues to support their professional development. With excellent problem-solving skills, you'll confidently identify effective solutions to issues and use your organisational skills to balance conflicting demands. Hampshire County Council values the outstanding contribution you make to our service. In return, we can offer you a great learning environment in a team that values professional development, supports one another and makes a real difference. This is offered alongside an extensive Benefits package . Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack (by visiting our website). Travel Requirements: You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary. Additional Information: Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process by visiting our website. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries contact For an informal chat about the role contact Gillian Williams, Service Manager (CART & MASH) on .
Public Health Consultant - Determinants of Health Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £87,535 - £92,387 Per Annum, Pro Rata Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Part Time Hours: 22.2-29.6 hours per week. DBS Check: Yes Closing Date: 19/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712645 We are looking to recruit a Consultant in Public Health to lead on Wokingham becoming a Marmot borough. The central aim of the Public Health department in Wokingham is improve the health of local residents, reduce avoidable differences in health and to support residents to make positive health choices. The Public Health Consultant will be part of the senior management team within public health, leading on the delivery of this work and inequalities in Wokingham. The post-holder will contribute to achieving the Council's vision and actively contribute to the corporate and strategic objectives of the directorate in collaboration with the Council's Corporate Management Team, Elected Members, employees, external partners, residents and service users. Wokingham Public Health Service also have a commitment to the local ICS and healthcare partners. This includes supporting the Director of Public Health in their duties and collaborating with NHS partners on health and care programme design, prevention and integration work. The role will take a lead on the Marmot programme of work and the wider determinants of health. The Public Health consultant will be required to work closely with other local public health teams across Berkshire where it benefits our population's health outcomes. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. For a full job description or informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ingrid Slade, Director of Public Health in Wokingham Borough Council on Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 01, 2024
Full time
Public Health Consultant - Determinants of Health Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £87,535 - £92,387 Per Annum, Pro Rata Location: Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working Contract: Contract Working Pattern: Part Time Hours: 22.2-29.6 hours per week. DBS Check: Yes Closing Date: 19/05/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 712645 We are looking to recruit a Consultant in Public Health to lead on Wokingham becoming a Marmot borough. The central aim of the Public Health department in Wokingham is improve the health of local residents, reduce avoidable differences in health and to support residents to make positive health choices. The Public Health Consultant will be part of the senior management team within public health, leading on the delivery of this work and inequalities in Wokingham. The post-holder will contribute to achieving the Council's vision and actively contribute to the corporate and strategic objectives of the directorate in collaboration with the Council's Corporate Management Team, Elected Members, employees, external partners, residents and service users. Wokingham Public Health Service also have a commitment to the local ICS and healthcare partners. This includes supporting the Director of Public Health in their duties and collaborating with NHS partners on health and care programme design, prevention and integration work. The role will take a lead on the Marmot programme of work and the wider determinants of health. The Public Health consultant will be required to work closely with other local public health teams across Berkshire where it benefits our population's health outcomes. Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. Closing Date: Sunday 19th May 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. For a full job description or informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Ingrid Slade, Director of Public Health in Wokingham Borough Council on Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Our homes provide the right environment for our team to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a qualified Registered General Nurse, with a proven track record at a senior nursing grade, you'll use your clinical expertise to lead others and ensure the delivery of high quality, personalised care. Working closely with the Registered Manager and deputising in their absence, you'll manage resources and role model high standards of practice, ensuring clinical staff maintain up to date professional knowledge. This is an excellent progression opportunity for an experienced senior clinical professional with a successful track record of working in a residential nursing care setting. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. With strong clinical supervision skills and fantastic team building skills, you'll establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues. You'll enjoy working closely with a range of other professionals and liaising with friends and families to achieve the best outcomes for our residents. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential and you'll be comfortable using your strong influencing skills to provide advice and support to others, making key decisions based on your clinical knowledge and expertise. Choose a career with us and join our friendly, committed and supportive team, as part of the largest care provider in Hampshire. You'll have access to a wealth of rewarding career choices, plus our extensive Benefits package .
May 01, 2024
Full time
Our homes provide the right environment for our team to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a qualified Registered General Nurse, with a proven track record at a senior nursing grade, you'll use your clinical expertise to lead others and ensure the delivery of high quality, personalised care. Working closely with the Registered Manager and deputising in their absence, you'll manage resources and role model high standards of practice, ensuring clinical staff maintain up to date professional knowledge. This is an excellent progression opportunity for an experienced senior clinical professional with a successful track record of working in a residential nursing care setting. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. With strong clinical supervision skills and fantastic team building skills, you'll establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with colleagues. You'll enjoy working closely with a range of other professionals and liaising with friends and families to achieve the best outcomes for our residents. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential and you'll be comfortable using your strong influencing skills to provide advice and support to others, making key decisions based on your clinical knowledge and expertise. Choose a career with us and join our friendly, committed and supportive team, as part of the largest care provider in Hampshire. You'll have access to a wealth of rewarding career choices, plus our extensive Benefits package .
Our team at Hobbs Field we're looking for a Senior Support Worker. This role provides outcome-based care, promoting independence and we aim to enable every person to be engaged in their local community to the best of their ability. Salary: £17.59 - £19.19 per hour (£15,418 - £16,512 per annum) Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week (shifts on 4-week rotation) Enhancements: Weekend working - Time & a half, Bank Holidays - Double time & Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham About Hobbs Field At Hobbs Field we seek to create a family home for all the people in our care. We have an established and experienced team, we are focused on a person-centred approach to our care and believe in empowering the people we support to have as much in-put in their care plans as possible. We have a lovely garden for all to enjoy. We love our barbecues outside in the garden during the summer and parties to celebrate special occasions such as the recent Coronation. Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make! About You To become a Senior Support Worker with us you will be: Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be. Empowering people to live the life they choose. Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow. A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity. Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support. Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships. Support people to maintain their health. Key Skills & Qualifications/ Experience Please refer to the attached job description . These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please read them carefully before applying. Reward and Benefits Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave. Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development. Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution Eligible to apply for a Blue light card Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05077. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ian Storey Registered Manager For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rachael Doolan (Resourcing Advisor) at How to Apply Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged. For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
May 01, 2024
Full time
Our team at Hobbs Field we're looking for a Senior Support Worker. This role provides outcome-based care, promoting independence and we aim to enable every person to be engaged in their local community to the best of their ability. Salary: £17.59 - £19.19 per hour (£15,418 - £16,512 per annum) Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week (shifts on 4-week rotation) Enhancements: Weekend working - Time & a half, Bank Holidays - Double time & Night enhancement (8pm - 10pm shifts) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham About Hobbs Field At Hobbs Field we seek to create a family home for all the people in our care. We have an established and experienced team, we are focused on a person-centred approach to our care and believe in empowering the people we support to have as much in-put in their care plans as possible. We have a lovely garden for all to enjoy. We love our barbecues outside in the garden during the summer and parties to celebrate special occasions such as the recent Coronation. Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make! About You To become a Senior Support Worker with us you will be: Passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be. Empowering people to live the life they choose. Supporting people to have the opportunities to learn and grow. A good listener, patient and treat all with respect, kindness and dignity. Ensure people have opportunity to be involved in/Co-produce every aspect of their care and support. Support people to maintain friendships/relationships important to them and to make new friendships/relationships. Support people to maintain their health. Key Skills & Qualifications/ Experience Please refer to the attached job description . These will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please read them carefully before applying. Reward and Benefits Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave. Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development. Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution Eligible to apply for a Blue light card Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres. For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CAFHE05077. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Ian Storey Registered Manager For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rachael Doolan (Resourcing Advisor) at How to Apply Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged. For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Central Bedfordshire Council
Shefford, Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council are seeking experienced Infrastructure Specialists to support our key projects and work streams, on both permanent and fixed term (12 and 24 month) contract basis. You will have a critical role in moving our key programmes of work, including moving our data centre systems into the cloud, Voice Automation and the many direct improvements to infrastructure across our service areas. Your expertise in providing 3rd line Infrastructure support will also be essential. About Us Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.As a council, we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it's all about our 289,000 residents. We're totally focused on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. This is a great time to join us on our journey. Key Responsibilities:? Develop, design, implement and maintain the council's Azure-cloud infrastructure services providing Windows server and PAAS instances Maintain and support on-premises solutions including Virtual Server and backup / restore systems Maintain and develop our ExchangeOnline and EntraID platforms Package and develop applications and devices using Intune across our client estate of Windows, MacOS, IOS and Android systems Prepare relevant, accurate technical documentation Manage changes in accordance with ITIL processes. ?Skills, Qualifications and Experience: You will hold Microsoft Azure certifications such as Virtual Desktop, Solutions Architect Expert and M365 Administrator Expert. Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer / Specialist in a large organisation?and have the ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision Proficiency in configuring and supporting Azure environments including compute, identity and AI and virtual learning, as well as expertise in configuring Azure virtual servers, virtual desktop, EntraID Excellent technical and customer skills are required as you will be a specialist to provide professional advice to IT colleagues and swift resolution of third-line incidents and requests to our staff This is an opportunity to join us and be involved in our datacentre migrations to Azure, moving all our systems to new IAAS and PAAS solutions, working with tools through Microsoft's cloud platform along with cloud backup and restore solutions. It is a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive team environment, and a chance for you to make a significant impact on Central Bedfordshire Council's IT infrastructure. This role is covered by the Code of practice of the English language requirements for public sector workers. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records. Benefits: Annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service Generous family-friendly policies and practices Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance Staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme at competitive rates (permanent staff only) A comprehensive IT package Annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults and children's (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers A hybrid working arrangement A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Network Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Analyst, IT Operations Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, Infrastructure Architect, DevOps Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Systems Engineer will also be considered.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Central Bedfordshire Council are seeking experienced Infrastructure Specialists to support our key projects and work streams, on both permanent and fixed term (12 and 24 month) contract basis. You will have a critical role in moving our key programmes of work, including moving our data centre systems into the cloud, Voice Automation and the many direct improvements to infrastructure across our service areas. Your expertise in providing 3rd line Infrastructure support will also be essential. About Us Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.As a council, we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it's all about our 289,000 residents. We're totally focused on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. This is a great time to join us on our journey. Key Responsibilities:? Develop, design, implement and maintain the council's Azure-cloud infrastructure services providing Windows server and PAAS instances Maintain and support on-premises solutions including Virtual Server and backup / restore systems Maintain and develop our ExchangeOnline and EntraID platforms Package and develop applications and devices using Intune across our client estate of Windows, MacOS, IOS and Android systems Prepare relevant, accurate technical documentation Manage changes in accordance with ITIL processes. ?Skills, Qualifications and Experience: You will hold Microsoft Azure certifications such as Virtual Desktop, Solutions Architect Expert and M365 Administrator Expert. Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer / Specialist in a large organisation?and have the ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision Proficiency in configuring and supporting Azure environments including compute, identity and AI and virtual learning, as well as expertise in configuring Azure virtual servers, virtual desktop, EntraID Excellent technical and customer skills are required as you will be a specialist to provide professional advice to IT colleagues and swift resolution of third-line incidents and requests to our staff This is an opportunity to join us and be involved in our datacentre migrations to Azure, moving all our systems to new IAAS and PAAS solutions, working with tools through Microsoft's cloud platform along with cloud backup and restore solutions. It is a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive team environment, and a chance for you to make a significant impact on Central Bedfordshire Council's IT infrastructure. This role is covered by the Code of practice of the English language requirements for public sector workers. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records. Benefits: Annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service Generous family-friendly policies and practices Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance Staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme at competitive rates (permanent staff only) A comprehensive IT package Annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults and children's (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers A hybrid working arrangement A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Network Engineer, Systems Administrator, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Analyst, IT Operations Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, Infrastructure Architect, DevOps Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Systems Engineer will also be considered.
Central Bedfordshire Council
Shefford, Bedfordshire
An experienced Amazon Web Services (AWS) Connect Integration Developer is needed to join our team at Central Bedfordshire Council based in Shefford. This is a 12 months contract role on a hybrid working basis. About Us Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.As a council, we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it's all about our 289,000 residents. We're totally focused on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. This is a great time to join us on our journey. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design robust integration solutions Develop strategies for integrating voice calls from Amazon Connect with various back-office systems Configure Amazon Connect contact flows, queues, and routing profiles to optimise call handling Customise Amazon Connect using AWS Lambda functions, ensuring seamless interaction with other services Implement voice call routing, transfer, and escalation mechanisms Integrate Amazon Connect with telephony services, ensuring high call quality and reliability Establish real-time data synchronisation between Amazon Connect and back-office databases. Ensure accurate and timely updates to customer records, case details, and other relevant information Implement error handling mechanisms to address call failures or data inconsistencies Set up comprehensive logging and monitoring for troubleshooting and performance optimisation Apply security best practices to protect sensitive customer data during voice call interactions Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS) for voice communication Design solutions that can handle high call volumes and scale seamlessly Implement redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted service Document integration processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps Document Code Deployment & CI/CD Processes Provide training to other developers and support teams on using integrated systems effectively Skills and Experience: You will be suitably qualified Amazon Web Services (AWS) Connect Integration Developer and have a minimum of 3 years professional experience in software development with at least 2 years of design or architecture experience Proficiency in programming languages, eg. Python Net core and Node.js is essential as is knowledge and experience of Amazon Connect, AWS Lambda, and other relevant AWS services Experience of building interfaces using SOAP, REST, JSON, XML/XSL Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript Knowledge about responsiveness, Photoshop basics and slicing, as well as SQL Server & Dynomo DB (SQL & No SQL) & Associated scripting Languages Strong understanding of cloud reference architectures and best practices Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment This role is covered by the Code of practice of the English language requirements for public sector workers. Benefits: Annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service Generous family-friendly policies and practices Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance Staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme at competitive rates (permanent staff only) A comprehensive IT package Annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults and children's (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers A hybrid working arrangement A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Cloud Integration Engineer, AWS Integration Specialist, Cloud Solutions Developer, AWS Connect Integration Engineer, Cloud Communications Developer, AWS Integration Architect, Cloud Contact Center Developer, AWS Solutions Developer, Cloud Telephony Engineer, AWS Contact Center Integration Specialist will also be considered.
May 01, 2024
Full time
An experienced Amazon Web Services (AWS) Connect Integration Developer is needed to join our team at Central Bedfordshire Council based in Shefford. This is a 12 months contract role on a hybrid working basis. About Us Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.As a council, we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it's all about our 289,000 residents. We're totally focused on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. This is a great time to join us on our journey. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design robust integration solutions Develop strategies for integrating voice calls from Amazon Connect with various back-office systems Configure Amazon Connect contact flows, queues, and routing profiles to optimise call handling Customise Amazon Connect using AWS Lambda functions, ensuring seamless interaction with other services Implement voice call routing, transfer, and escalation mechanisms Integrate Amazon Connect with telephony services, ensuring high call quality and reliability Establish real-time data synchronisation between Amazon Connect and back-office databases. Ensure accurate and timely updates to customer records, case details, and other relevant information Implement error handling mechanisms to address call failures or data inconsistencies Set up comprehensive logging and monitoring for troubleshooting and performance optimisation Apply security best practices to protect sensitive customer data during voice call interactions Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS) for voice communication Design solutions that can handle high call volumes and scale seamlessly Implement redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted service Document integration processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps Document Code Deployment & CI/CD Processes Provide training to other developers and support teams on using integrated systems effectively Skills and Experience: You will be suitably qualified Amazon Web Services (AWS) Connect Integration Developer and have a minimum of 3 years professional experience in software development with at least 2 years of design or architecture experience Proficiency in programming languages, eg. Python Net core and Node.js is essential as is knowledge and experience of Amazon Connect, AWS Lambda, and other relevant AWS services Experience of building interfaces using SOAP, REST, JSON, XML/XSL Experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript Knowledge about responsiveness, Photoshop basics and slicing, as well as SQL Server & Dynomo DB (SQL & No SQL) & Associated scripting Languages Strong understanding of cloud reference architectures and best practices Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment This role is covered by the Code of practice of the English language requirements for public sector workers. Benefits: Annual leave allowance of 25 days+ statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service Generous family-friendly policies and practices Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes life insurance Staff electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme at competitive rates (permanent staff only) A comprehensive IT package Annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults and children's (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers A hybrid working arrangement A £250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year Sounds interesting? Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration. Candidates with previous experience or job titles including; Cloud Integration Engineer, AWS Integration Specialist, Cloud Solutions Developer, AWS Connect Integration Engineer, Cloud Communications Developer, AWS Integration Architect, Cloud Contact Center Developer, AWS Solutions Developer, Cloud Telephony Engineer, AWS Contact Center Integration Specialist will also be considered.
The starting salary for this 12 month fixed-term position is £34,356 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Participation Lead for Mental Health Support Teams in schools. This is a hybrid role so you will have opportunities to work from home but you will also be required to visit schools and offices across the county when the need arises. We have a really supportive team culture and we are passionate about getting the voices of children and young people heard in the services they use. Rewards and benefits 26 days' annual leave Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team The User Voice and Participation Team run Surrey Youth Voice which includes participation groups and projects for children and young people that enable them to have their voice heard, build their confidence and skills, whilst having fun and encouraging peer support. The aim of the team is to build trust with children and young people who use Surrey services, so they feel able to share with us their experiences; what is and isn't working well. Our role is to ensure leadership, colleagues, teams, and partners make changes to improve children and young people's experiences. Our participation groups and projects support looked after children, care leavers, children and young people with additional needs and disabilities and children and young people who use emotional wellbeing and mental health services. We also support our future politicians through Surrey Youth Cabinet. About the role We are recruiting a Participation Lead to specifically oversee the work of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Mental Health Support Teams work in several schools across Surrey to deliver interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues and are part of the "School based needs" service, in Mindworks Surrey. For more information about MHSTs, please visit Mindworks Surrey. This role will be responsible for ensuring participation is embedded into the Mental Health Support Teams' approach and will need to be aligned to wider participation projects, user feedback processes and emotional wellbeing and mental health themes across Surrey. Although this role sits in the User Voice and Participation Team, the day-to-day work will be provided by colleagues from Surrey and Borders Partnership who run the MHSTs and the role will also work very closely with the Participation Lead for MindWorks Surrey. This is a unique role that will allow you to make your mark on embedding participation within MHSTs and will be an opportunity to work closely with senior managers, boards and partners to positively effect change following from youth participation. Shortlisting criteria We're looking for someone with experience of working with and empowering children and young people to have their voices heard in the services that they access. We also need somebody who is a strategic thinker and can align their work with other participation projects and processes that are already established. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to evidence the following: Ability to recognise themes and align areas of work with established projects and processes Ability to build positive rapport with children and young people whilst supporting them to actively participate in projects and events Ability to be self-directed and able to build strong working partnerships to facilitate participation Ability to effectively manage multiple areas of work including engagement events, market research projects and surveys etc. Ability to analyse data, identify feedback themes and create meaningful reports People and influencing skills: ability to work with a wide range of people, demonstrating active listening, curiosity and empathy to truly understand others' views and experiences The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/05/2024with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
May 01, 2024
Full time
The starting salary for this 12 month fixed-term position is £34,356 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Participation Lead for Mental Health Support Teams in schools. This is a hybrid role so you will have opportunities to work from home but you will also be required to visit schools and offices across the county when the need arises. We have a really supportive team culture and we are passionate about getting the voices of children and young people heard in the services they use. Rewards and benefits 26 days' annual leave Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team The User Voice and Participation Team run Surrey Youth Voice which includes participation groups and projects for children and young people that enable them to have their voice heard, build their confidence and skills, whilst having fun and encouraging peer support. The aim of the team is to build trust with children and young people who use Surrey services, so they feel able to share with us their experiences; what is and isn't working well. Our role is to ensure leadership, colleagues, teams, and partners make changes to improve children and young people's experiences. Our participation groups and projects support looked after children, care leavers, children and young people with additional needs and disabilities and children and young people who use emotional wellbeing and mental health services. We also support our future politicians through Surrey Youth Cabinet. About the role We are recruiting a Participation Lead to specifically oversee the work of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). Mental Health Support Teams work in several schools across Surrey to deliver interventions for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health issues and are part of the "School based needs" service, in Mindworks Surrey. For more information about MHSTs, please visit Mindworks Surrey. This role will be responsible for ensuring participation is embedded into the Mental Health Support Teams' approach and will need to be aligned to wider participation projects, user feedback processes and emotional wellbeing and mental health themes across Surrey. Although this role sits in the User Voice and Participation Team, the day-to-day work will be provided by colleagues from Surrey and Borders Partnership who run the MHSTs and the role will also work very closely with the Participation Lead for MindWorks Surrey. This is a unique role that will allow you to make your mark on embedding participation within MHSTs and will be an opportunity to work closely with senior managers, boards and partners to positively effect change following from youth participation. Shortlisting criteria We're looking for someone with experience of working with and empowering children and young people to have their voices heard in the services that they access. We also need somebody who is a strategic thinker and can align their work with other participation projects and processes that are already established. To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to evidence the following: Ability to recognise themes and align areas of work with established projects and processes Ability to build positive rapport with children and young people whilst supporting them to actively participate in projects and events Ability to be self-directed and able to build strong working partnerships to facilitate participation Ability to effectively manage multiple areas of work including engagement events, market research projects and surveys etc. Ability to analyse data, identify feedback themes and create meaningful reports People and influencing skills: ability to work with a wide range of people, demonstrating active listening, curiosity and empathy to truly understand others' views and experiences The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/05/2024with interviews to follow. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
A fast-growing Shopify eCommerce Agency, based in Ipswich but fully remote, are looking for a Shopify Developer to join their team to continue building on the great reputation they already have in the industry. What you'll be doing Since starting, they have gone from strength to strength. These guys are honest, no mess, but incredibly supportive. You'll be joining them as their team expands and exciting new projects come available, as well as their regular clients are also building out their brands. You will be working in a fast-paced environment creating simple, fast, and efficient solutions. Having been around since 2016, they are still fairly newcomers to the space but are quickly becoming large players in the game.As they work with brands on their way to the top, you will be working with clients as they go from market outsiders to household names. Through regular tech audits, their clients never experience a monolith codebase or unnecessary "bloat-code" which has the added advantage that you will forever be working on the cutting of tech and staying up to date with current industry trends.We are looking for a Developer working specifically as a Frontend Leaning Full Stack Developer. Ideally someone who has prior experience inside a Shopify Agency, is comfortable being client facing, and is looking for that next challenge. What experience you'll need Strong experience with Shopify and web development. Experience with Shopify API's and Third-Party API's (GraphQL and REST). Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Liquid/Tailwind. Key experience with Github, QA processes, and documentation. Ideally experience being client facing but happy to train. Experience deploying in a DevOps environment. Comfortable working with a team of varying technical knowledge from Tech leads to Project Managers. Comfortable being client facing and understanding the client needs. Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment. A problem solver that enjoys resolving complex issues. What you'll get in return for your talents Competitive salary, great holiday package, personal development plan from day 1, ownership of the work you, and joining a space where adults are treated like adults. What's next? If you'd like to apply, get in touch with Cameron Reid at
May 01, 2024
Full time
A fast-growing Shopify eCommerce Agency, based in Ipswich but fully remote, are looking for a Shopify Developer to join their team to continue building on the great reputation they already have in the industry. What you'll be doing Since starting, they have gone from strength to strength. These guys are honest, no mess, but incredibly supportive. You'll be joining them as their team expands and exciting new projects come available, as well as their regular clients are also building out their brands. You will be working in a fast-paced environment creating simple, fast, and efficient solutions. Having been around since 2016, they are still fairly newcomers to the space but are quickly becoming large players in the game.As they work with brands on their way to the top, you will be working with clients as they go from market outsiders to household names. Through regular tech audits, their clients never experience a monolith codebase or unnecessary "bloat-code" which has the added advantage that you will forever be working on the cutting of tech and staying up to date with current industry trends.We are looking for a Developer working specifically as a Frontend Leaning Full Stack Developer. Ideally someone who has prior experience inside a Shopify Agency, is comfortable being client facing, and is looking for that next challenge. What experience you'll need Strong experience with Shopify and web development. Experience with Shopify API's and Third-Party API's (GraphQL and REST). Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Liquid/Tailwind. Key experience with Github, QA processes, and documentation. Ideally experience being client facing but happy to train. Experience deploying in a DevOps environment. Comfortable working with a team of varying technical knowledge from Tech leads to Project Managers. Comfortable being client facing and understanding the client needs. Comfortable in a fast-paced agency environment. A problem solver that enjoys resolving complex issues. What you'll get in return for your talents Competitive salary, great holiday package, personal development plan from day 1, ownership of the work you, and joining a space where adults are treated like adults. What's next? If you'd like to apply, get in touch with Cameron Reid at