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Deputy Hospital Director
Location: Leeds Rate Of Pay: £70,000 Per Year Shift Patterns: 40 hours Per Week, Full Time, Permanent
Information about the Role:
Jointly with the manager, to share a commitment to the philosophy and objectives of the establishment.
Maintain professional standards in health and facilitate the operation of a service's day to day functions.
Acting as Deputy Hospital Director you will be responsible for leading and developing a team within a mental health environment
Lead and manage a diverse workforce, ensuring excellent care is delivered and operational performance is maintained
Continuing to develop commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers
Ensure quality and financial targets are met, and facilitate the development of quality healthcare services, ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of purchasers and service users, and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice
Contribute to the strategic development of the hospital, ensuring adherence to the hospital's objectives and business plan
Promote and enhance the hospital's reputation for care and service.
Provide strong and robust leadership in the hospital environment.
Responsibility for budgetary oversight of the hospital
Promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.
Ensuring site is compliant with all Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements.
Ensure the best delivery of care and quality and safeguard the patients' welfare, dignity, respect, privacy and robust positive risk management.
About the service:
The service is gender specific, working with women who have complex mental health issues.
Waterloo Manor is the largest female Personality Disorder service in the United Kingdon that provides assessment and treatment services for women with complex mental health & disorders.
The Hospital provides both low secure and rehabilitation services.
Applicants must:
Have a valid NMC PIN
An excellent track record in a management role within the healthcare sector (essential), together with an understanding of mental health issues and a passion for improving clinical quality and patient care.
Experience within similar services.
Extensive understanding of the Care Quality Commission standards and transforming care, extensive experience of hosting inspections, leading on inspections and improving practice based on feedback.
Previous experience as a Senior Registered Nurse or Clinical Lead Nurse type role with 5-7 years working in a similar environment.
Experience:
Hospital management: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
NMC (required)
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Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £70000 - £70000.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-21 08:44:34
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved.
They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children).
Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role.
You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.15 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906
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Type: Contract Location: Swansea, Wales
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.15 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-20 16:36:25
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Neighbourhood Housing Officer
Location: Ashford Borough Council Salary: £16.75 PAYE - £20 LTD.
P/H. Contract Type: Temp
Are you passionate about housing and community engagement? Our client is seeking a dedicated Neighbourhood Housing Officer to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a designated patch, providing a high-quality service to tenants and residents across the borough.
The Role
As a Neighbourhood Housing Officer, you will:
Deliver a neighbourhood-based housing service, managing rent arrears and addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Conduct property and estate inspections, ensuring council properties are maintained to a high standard.
Support tenants in meeting their tenancy obligations, taking enforcement action when necessary.
Promote community cohesion and engagement through active collaboration with tenants and residents.
Manage void properties efficiently, minimizing turnaround times and ensuring compliance with tenancy agreements.
Work closely with partner agencies to provide safeguarding, welfare support, and multi-agency solutions.
Assist with income management, ensuring rent accounts are effectively maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Address ASB in partnership with agencies such as the Police and social care.
Conduct welfare checks for vulnerable tenants and make safeguarding referrals as needed.
Ensure compliance with statutory landlord duties, including gas and electrical safety checks.
Provide support for succession, assignment, and amendments to tenancy agreements.
Represent the Council in court for possession cases and enforcement actions.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a candidate who has:
Experience in housing management, including rent arrears collection and estate management.
A strong understanding of housing-related legislation, ASB management, and welfare benefits.
Excellent communication skills to build effective relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing circumstances.
Desirable Qualifications:
HNC/HND or degree in a relevant field.
CIH qualification or equivalent housing-related certification.
Why Join Us?
Ashford Borough Council is committed to fostering community well-being and creating sustainable neighbourhoods.
You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application by [insert deadline date].
Join us in making a difference in our community.
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Type: Contract Location: Ashford, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £16.75 per hour + PAYE. LTD RATE - £20
Posted: 2024-11-20 16:01:49
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An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Ward Manager to work in an exceptional hospital based in the Edmonton, London area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This hospital provides a full care pathway including medium secure and low secure units for males, along with a mixed gender acute wing
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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin
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As the Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:
Planning and co-ordinating the quality and management of nursing care, patient care and the clinical environment
Rota management
Making sure that the physical healthcare needs of patients are assessed and managed effectively
Ensuring that all patients have clear current care plans that reflect their personalised needs
Undertaking direct patient care where necessary
Ensuring the ward complies with statutory regulations, current legislation and meets quality standards
Ensuring that all members of the nursing team receive clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD requirements and complete mandatory training
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience of managing others
Willingness to complete further clinical, managerial and leadership training
Computer literate - you are responsible for rota management
As a member of the leadership team your communication skills and motivation to strive for excellence yourself and via others will shine through
The successful Ward Manager will receive an excellent salary of £42,000 - £48,000 per annum.
This exciting position is a Full Time role working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
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*£5,000 Welcome Bonus
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25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30)
Birthday off
Contributory pension scheme
Life insurance
Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings
Free car parking
Free on site meals
Employee benefits scheme (e.g., discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple Products loan scheme)
Full onsite induction training and orientation programme
Reference ID: 2688
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Type: Permanent Location: Edmonton, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £48000 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Posted: 2024-11-20 13:06:29
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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Speech & Language Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health clinic based in Leicestershire.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.
This mental health service provides specialist neurobehavioral rehabilitation, for those with an acquired brain injury (ABI), including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke, or a progressive neurological condition (PNC)
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*To be considered for this position you must hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration; post graduate qualification awarded by the RCSLT
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As a Speech & Language Therapist your key responsibilities include:
Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for speech and language therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication
Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions on and individual or group basis.
Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient's rehabilitation/progress
Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff
Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units' business plan
Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient's rehabilitation
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
2-3 years experience including some experience within the specialised area
Adaptive Thinking
Able to show a can-do attitude always
Able to use your own initiative
Decision making skills essential
Able to manage work load
The successful Speech & Language Therapist will receive an excellent annual salary of £55,000 pro rata.
This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 30 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
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*£5,000 Welcome Bonus
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Life Assurance
Free meals while on duty
Care first - Employee Assistance Services
Continuous learning and development
Childcare vouchers
Career development
Personal health insurance
An employee assistance programme
Voluntary benefit
Reference ID: 3294
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Type: Permanent Location: Melton Mowbray, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £55000 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Posted: 2024-11-20 13:05:36
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A great new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Occupational Therapist - Adult PICU Services to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Cheadle, Greater Manchester area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
The hospital is a specialist provider of complex mental health services, providing clinical excellence across 11 wards which include a speciality eating disorder service, CAMHS, rehabilitation, acute and PICU services
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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC
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As an Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:
Manages and co-ordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for occupational therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication
Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking patient assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions either on an individual or group basis.
Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient's rehabilitation/progress
Ensures the effective and efficient management of more junior staff
Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with company policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards
Contributes to business growth by actively promoting therapy services in line with the local units' business plan
Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patient's rehabilitation
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Minimum of one year's experience gained within a related clinical or therapeutic environment
Experience managing a caseload of service users with complex needs
Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
Provide excellent oral and written communication
Possess exceptional organisational skills
The successful Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £21,235 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent part time role working 22.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Free on-site parking
Supplemented meals
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day annual leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Contributory pension scheme
Reference ID: 6811
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Type: Permanent Location: Cheadle, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £21235 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-20 13:05:13
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A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Ward Manager - Adult Acute Services to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Wadhurst, East Sussex area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This special hospital has a reflective location that allows staff to provide a highly therapeutic environment, making the perfect place for individuals to receive specialist, privately-funded therapy & treatment for a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety and stress, as well as outpatient support for addictions
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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current active NMC Pin
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As a Deputy Ward Manager your key responsibilities include:
Committed to providing a safe and therapeutic environment for patients
Ensuring there is a high standard of care for patients in terms of their mental and physical health
Act as a role model and provide leadership to more junior staff
Work effectively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
Committed to supervision, appraisal and Continuous Professional Development
Support with recruitment and retention
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Excellent clinical knowledge based on evidence based practice
Experience of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and writing reports
Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation and statutory regulations
Experience of staffing, skill mix and leading shifts
Committed to supporting Junior Staff and Students
The successful Deputy Ward Manager will receive an excellent annual salary £43,014 - £46,314 per annum DOE.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
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*£7,000 Welcome Bonus
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Life Assurance
Free meals while on duty
Care first - Employee Assistance Services
Continuous learning and development
Childcare vouchers
Career development
Personal health insurance
An employee assistance programme
Voluntary benefit
Reference ID: 3422
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Type: Permanent Location: Wadhurst, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £43014 - £46314 per annum + £7,000 Welcome Bonus
Posted: 2024-11-20 13:05:01
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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated RMN or RNLD Nurse to work in a spectacular hospital based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester area.
Your will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This special hospital offers a comprehensive inpatient specialist mental health service for young people and adults.
The service is dedicated to providing innovative, high quality care and treatment for patients with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re-engagement with the community
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As a Nurse your key duties include:
Be part of a large multi-disciplinary team providing safe and effective care for individuals with complex mental illness
Observe/respond to patient behaviours on the ward which may include self harm and acts of aggression
Formulate risk assessments and care plans to meet individual needs
Medication management
Act as shift co-ordinator, allocating staff and having the ability to oversee the work of junior staff and colleagues
Maintain the safety of patients and staff
Ensure good quality of patient documentation which meets regulatory guidance and statutory requirements
Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and practice guidelines
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Able to show empathy and warmth
Ability to write care plans and carry out observations.
To use own initiative
Carry out general nursing tasks
Have a positive and can do attitude
The successful Nurse will be offered an excellent annual salary up to £31,442.23 per annum.
We currently have vacancies for both days and night shifts available.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
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*£5,000 Welcome Bonus
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Life Assurance
Free meals while on duty
Care first - Employee Assistance Services
Continuous learning and development
Childcare vouchers
Career development
Personal health insurance
An employee assistance programme
Voluntary benefit
Reference: 2054
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Type: Permanent Location: Cheadle, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £34900 - £37227 per annum + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Posted: 2024-11-20 13:05:00
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An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Manchester area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
The hospital provides a peaceful, welcoming and homely feel, and offers the perfect environment for adults and young people to receive specialist treatment for a range of mental health challenges, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders
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As the Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist your key responsibilities include:
Provide consultation and assistance to the lead consultant regarding the therapeutic programme on the unit
Engage the patients on the unit in helpful, therapeutic and meaningful activity
Manage and co-ordinate individual treatment plans for occupational therapy and activities
Provide 1:1 OT assessment and treatment
Develop close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues ensuring clinical practice is in line with Priory policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards specifically regarding risk assessment
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Provide excellent oral and written communication
Possess exceptional organisational skills
Experience of working with these client groups both individually and in groups with a range of complex presentations in an inpatient setting
Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills
Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models
The successful Senior/Lead Occupational Therapist will receive an excellent salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service to a maximum of 30)
Birthday off
Contributory pension scheme
Life insurance
Opportunities to develop and progress in a wide variety of care settings
Free car parking
Subsidised on site meals
Employee benefits scheme (e.g.
discounted shopping vouchers, interest free Apple products loan scheme)
Full onsite induction training and orientation programme
Reference ID: 6803
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Type: Permanent Location: Altrincham, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-20 13:04:29
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An amazing job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Psychiatrist to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Stockton-on-the-Forest, York area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a medium secure psychiatric hospital, which cares for both mental illness and learning disability patients, which includes an Autistic Spectrum Disorder service and a female service
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*To be considered for this position you must hold a full GMC Registration
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As a Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:
Taking clinical responsibility for patients, including multidisciplinary ward rounds, risk reviews, strategic reviews and the development of a therapeutic milieu
Fulfilling the role of Responsible Clinician to patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)
Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments of young people with other team members
Offering a psychiatric perspective to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the assessment, formulation and treatment of young people
Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings for the services provided at the hospital, and contributing to the development of service strategy
Contributing to in-house training programmes within the services and offering supervision to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, particularly junior medical staff
Maintaining CPD and re-validation requirements, as determined by the Royal College of Psychiatrists or other relevant statutory bodies
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
You will fulfil the role of Responsible Clinician to patients
You must hold a CCT, or equivalent, in Forensic Psychiatry, Learning Disability or General Psychiatry
Have experience working with women in a secure service
The role will include participation in our on call rota (none residential)
The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £160,000 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life Insurance Policy
Medical indemnity cover
Free on-site parking
Excellent career development opportunities within Priory Group
Clinical networking and support from Acute and PICU Network
Reference ID: 6572
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Type: Permanent Location: York, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £160000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-20 13:03:49
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£45,000 + Vehicle + Laptop + Phone + BenefitsAs a result of sustained UK growth, a number of opportunities exist for experienced Mechanical and Electrical Field Service Engineers with strong knowledge of plant equipment repair and maintenance to join a fast-growing, ambitious organisation.Our client is a dynamic, privately owned company established in 2001 with a proud history of delivering quality products and dewatering services to the Waste Management and Manufacturing Industries.
The company is financially stable and holds ISO standards in Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety.The ideal candidate, who is mature, organised and able to undertake the repair of high-speed rotating equipment and electrical systems, will have an electrical or mechanical engineering bias, having served a recognised apprenticeship or other formal training.Key Responsibilities
To Install, maintain, and sometimes operate our range of Mobile Processing Equipment.
To undertake weekly, and monthly on-site servicing of our, and our customers equipment
To attend mechanical breakdowns repairs at short notice when required.
Undertake servicing and repairs of equipment at Sludge TEK workshop in Andover.
Ideally able to undertake and document the statutory Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) for our fleet of mobile processing units.
To undertake and document the statutory Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of our workshop and office equipment.
Assist sales department with customer survey visits.
Supervise and train subcontract labour.
Compile Risk Assessments and Method Statements prior to undertaking site work.
Some travel, mostly UK but occasional overseas work.
Call out rota and some weekend working required.
Skills & Experiences
Ideally NICEIC 18th Edition qualified.
Familiar with industrial installation and control systems.
Living within M4/M5 corridors.
Familiar with PLC/Micro Processor control systems and Star/Delta or Inverter motor drive techniques up to 130 Kw.
Process Experience; currently is or has worked in the water, or process/manufacturing industry.
Flexible; must be willing to work the hours required of a service engineer.
Customer Focused; must be able to communicate at all levels and gain the trust and respect of customers and other team members.
Computer and General Literacy; must be able to compile service and visit reports and be able to use MS Word, Outlook and Excel software.
Willingness to learn new skills and gain new qualifications.
Driving Licence; must have clean full driving licence.
The Rewards
Competitive salary based on ability and experience.
Paid overtime.
Ongoing training.
Company vehicle, laptop and phone.
Pension, following qualifying period.
Private healthcare, following qualifying period.
5 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays.
This is a varied and challenging role for a technical, hands-on Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineer to progress their career within an established and successful organisation committed to delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
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Type: Permanent Location: Andover, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £45000.00 per annum + Vehicle + Laptop + Phone + Benefits
Posted: 2024-11-20 12:50:21
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Location: B6
Working Hours: 36.5 (9am to 5pm)
Pay per hours: £12.5 to £13.5
In this role, you will be responsible for assessing relatives or friends to care for children & young people, when their own parents are not able to.
As a Social Work Assistant in the service, you will be responsible for supporting the work completed within your social work team; which will include:
, Contacting potential Connected Persons Foster Carers / Special Guardians to introduce yourself/the service and talk through the stage one checks & references required as part of the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment.
It will also be necessary to be able to give an overview of the assessment process, why this is taking place and what will be expected from applicants.
, Being confident in using electronic systems (CHARMS, Eclipse, spreadsheets etc) to keep records up to date and be able to communicate with people using a variety of different methods.
, Working alongside and communicating effectively with Social Workers and other professionals across the service including child care social workers, legal representatives, GP's and the medical advisor.
, To meet with potential applicants and help them complete paperwork, check ID for the purposes of DBS checks and to ensure people have the correct paperwork and understand the process for requesting a full adult medical with their GP.
, To support social workers within the service to complete the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment; this may include completing one to one sessions with applicants, or supporting with other documentation (i.e.
health & safety checklist, safer care agreement, chronologies etc).
Purpose
To support social workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality service.
Responsibilities
To be responsible for an ‘allocated worker' casework role, as assigned by Team Manager/Social Worker:
To collect, accurately record, using management information systems, and critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child/young people.
To ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount through analysing all necessary information to complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements.
As directed, provides practical day to day support to children and their families.
Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people; and ensure that services are ‘joined up' in approach.
To accurately record, report and communicate using accurate, up-to-date evidence based information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.
To communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication.
To take personal responsibility for your own professional development and reflective practice and keep up-to-date with changes to legislation, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice development.
To work as a team member and attend team meetings and service reviews to positively contribute to the outcomes for children achieved as a team.
Actively support the Team Manager by undertaking any other duties commensurate with the job or needs of the service.
Required
Must have Social Work England (SWE) registration number.
You will also have strong administration and IT skills, as your time will be split between office-based tasks and work in the community, visiting families.
Key effective communication and positive relationship skills are essential, as well as clear, concise record keeping, in a timely, accurate manner, applying your time management and organisational skills.
The ability to work effectively with colleagues and other agencies; solve problems, negotiate and make decisions are also a necessity to be able to support the social work team. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-20 09:55:04
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In this role, you will be responsible for assessing relatives or friends to care for children & young people, when their own parents are not able to.
As a Social Work Assistant in the service, you will be responsible for supporting the work completed within your social work team; which will include:
, Contacting potential Connected Persons Foster Carers / Special Guardians to introduce yourself/the service and talk through the stage one checks & references required as part of the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment.
It will also be necessary to be able to give an overview of the assessment process, why this is taking place and what will be expected from applicants.
, Being confident in using electronic systems (CHARMS, Eclipse, spreadsheets etc) to keep records up to date and be able to communicate with people using a variety of different methods.
, Working alongside and communicating effectively with Social Workers and other professionals across the service including child care social workers, legal representatives, GP's and the medical advisor.
, To meet with potential applicants and help them complete paperwork, check ID for the purposes of DBS checks and to ensure people have the correct paperwork and understand the process for requesting a full adult medical with their GP.
, To support social workers within the service to complete the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment; this may include completing one to one sessions with applicants, or supporting with other documentation (i.e.
health & safety checklist, safer care agreement, chronologies etc).
Purpose
To support social workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality service.
Responsibilities
To be responsible for an ‘allocated worker' casework role, as assigned by Team Manager/Social Worker:
To collect, accurately record, using management information systems, and critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child/young people.
To ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount through analysing all necessary information to complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements.
As directed, provides practical day to day support to children and their families.
Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people; and ensure that services are ‘joined up' in approach.
To accurately record, report and communicate using accurate, up-to-date evidence based information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.
To communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication.
To take personal responsibility for your own professional development and reflective practice and keep up-to-date with changes to legislation, court rules, policies, procedures and best practice development.
To work as a team member and attend team meetings and service reviews to positively contribute to the outcomes for children achieved as a team.
Actively support the Team Manager by undertaking any other duties commensurate with the job or needs of the service.
Required
You will also have strong administration and IT skills, as your time will be split between office-based tasks and work in the community, visiting families.
Key effective communication and positive relationship skills are essential, as well as clear, concise record keeping, in a timely, accurate manner, applying your time management and organisational skills.
The ability to work effectively with colleagues and other agencies; solve problems, negotiate and make decisions are also a necessity to be able to support the social work team. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-19 17:27:33
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Specialist Private Mental Health Hospital.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This service works with patients experiencing mental illness, brain injuries and personality disorders.
The units work with each patient individually to ensure their care and overall development is the best it can be.
The Social Work team complete ongoing social care assessments and reports as required from pre-admission through to discharge stage.
Having a therapeutic way of working is key in this service to be able to support each patient gain as much independence as possible.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience in a mental health setting (ideally in an inpatient environment) are experiences that are essential in the success of this role.
A valid UK driving licence is preferred due to the location of the role and the requirement to be on site 5 days a week.
What's on offer?
£30.00 - £32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
An opportunity to work in a specialist, non statutory environment
Parking available
Great opportunity to enhance your skillset within mental health work
A stable contract due to the demand of the service
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: £30.00 - £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-19 16:20:49
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An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Local Service Manager to work with support workers to deliver a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people in Swindon
You will cover 3 learning disability services in Swindon, all being close to each other.
All these services specialise in providing housing management for those with learning and physical disabilities
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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care
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As the Local Service Manager your key responsibilities include:
Leading the overall delivery of the service, through the management of the team and liaison with the Area Service Manager
Developing and maintaining relationships with partners, key stakeholders and external agencies
Overseeing the overall delivery of the service
Working closely with our internal and external partners to achieve KPI's
Overseeing the service's financial performance and managing the budget
Managing the recruitment, performance and development of staff
Flexibility around working hours is expected in accordance with the needs of the service
Responsibility for health and safety in the service
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Previous experience of working in a managerial role within a similar service, you will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Compassionate, caring, and hard working with a hands-on approach to support
You will have experience of working in a personalised way supporting service users to maximise opportunities for personal development
Proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners
Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential
The successful Local Service Manager will receive an excellent salary of £40,102 - £42,213 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)
A pension scheme with employer contributions
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
Health and well-being plans
Life assurance
Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Reference ID: 6882
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Swindon, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40102 - £42213 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-19 14:25:16
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An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Local Service Manager to work with support workers to help rehabilitate the residents to put a personal development plan in place to help develop them, get them back in employment and help them with their budgets and finances to make them more stable and have a good clean life
You will cover three areas Salisbury being your main base, Basingstoke to be visited a couple of times a month and Devizes once a week.
There are 6 units altogether and all help support service users with mental health, alcohol abuse and drug abuse, homelessness
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As the Local Service Manager your key responsibilities include:
Leading the overall delivery of the service, through the management of the team and liaison with the Area Service Manager
Developing and maintaining relationships with partners, key stakeholders and external agencies
Overseeing the overall delivery of the service
Working closely with our internal and external partners to achieve KPI's
Overseeing the service's financial performance and managing the budget
Managing the recruitment, performance and development of staff
Flexibility around working hours is expected in accordance with the needs of the service
Responsibility for health and safety in the service
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Previous experience of working in a managerial role within a similar service, you will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Compassionate, caring, and hard working with a hands-on approach to support
You will have experience of working in a personalised way supporting service users to maximise opportunities for personal development
Proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners
Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential
The successful Local Service Manager will receive an excellent salary of £40,102.32 - £42,213 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)
A pension scheme with employer contributions
A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
Health and well-being plans
Life assurance
Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Reference ID: 6881
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Salisbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40102.32 - £42213 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-19 13:20:41
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Occupational Therapist Position: Occupational Therapist Location: Southampton Pay: Up to £43,000 - plus paid enhancements & benefits Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent
*Please note that our client is not accepting sponsorship applicants for this role
*Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to advance your career? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
MediTalent is excited to be recruiting an Occupational Therapist on behalf of our client at their state-of-the-art hospital in Southampton.
This modern facility is a hub for delivering high-end mental health services, specialising in the treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, and other related disorders.
Our client pride themselves on providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and calming environment.
In this role, the successful candidate will work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and high-quality approach to patient care.
About the Role: You will join our client's well-established therapy team, delivering high-quality occupational therapy services to patients facing a range of mental health challenges.
Your role will be crucial in supporting patients on their recovery journeys, helping them achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life.
Your responsibilities may include:
Therapeutic Interventions: You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group therapy interventions tailored to patients' needs.
Personalised Care Plans: You will develop and deliver personalised treatment plans that promote patient independence and well-being.
Caseload Management & planning: Be responsible for managing and prioritising a wide caseload, ensuring high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions across various settings.
Contribute to effective discharge planning, facilitating smooth transitions back to the community and ensuring continuity of care.
Patient & Family Support: Provide education and support to patients and their families, aiding in the understanding and management of conditions.
Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Patient Assessments: Respond promptly to referrals, conduct patient assessments, identify needs, and deliver appropriate interventions, maintaining detailed records of patient progress.
Build and maintain current relationships: Build strong working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues, ensuring alignment with Priory policies, statutory regulations, and quality standards.
Work within versatile environments: Provide care in hospital, community, and home visit settings, adapting to different environments and patient needs.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
A degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Previous experience in mental health settings is preferable but not essential.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate patients.
A proactive approach to continuous professional development and a willingness to participate in supervision and training.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
In addition, you will receive continuous support and guidance from the well-established teams.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement
A supportive and friendly working environment with opportunities for career development
Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing professional development
Private Healthcare
Company Pension
Free onsite parking
And much more…
Apply now to seize this outstanding opportunity! For more details, contact Tom Fitch at 07747 037168.Referral Program: We offer fantastic opportunities for Nurses, Consultants, and Allied Health Professionals across various healthcare settings globally.
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Type: Permanent Location: Southampton, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £43000 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-19 12:25:39
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About The Company
My client, a leading and established manufacturing business based in the West Midlands, are currently looking to recruit an experienced and ideally Apprentice trained Electrical Maintenance Technician.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled Electrical Engineering Team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Please Note - It is essential candidates hold a Level 3 qualification (i.e.
Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or similar) in a practical ELectrical discipline.
Shift Pattern - Days Based Role - Monday to Thursday (6.45am to 5.00pm) & Friday (7am to 4.30pm) - 48 Hours
Electrical Maintenance Technician - Responsibilities
Electrical preventative and reactive maintenance in an industrial manufacturing environment
Electrical plant installation and modification
Statutory inspections
The use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
Work in accordance with the company safe systems of work and permit to work systems
Electrical Maintenance Technician - Requirements
Educated to Level 3 (i.e.
City & Guilds or equivalent) in a practical Electrical discipline - ESSENTIAL
Ideally hold a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulation would be beneficial
CompEx qualification would be extremely beneficial (Ex01-04) & (Ex05-06) - Required for Senior Level
Previous experience of working within a COMAH registered or high hazard manufacturing facility would be highly desirable
Strong understanding of ATEX requirements would be beneficial
The ability to use and interpret equipment drawings, manuals and other technical information to assist with works
Please note - for Senior Level roles previous Chemical Industry experience is required
For further details on these roles contact Jason Wallis at Service Care Solutions.
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Type: Permanent Location: West Midlands, England
Start: Immediate
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £42000 per annum + Salary Negotiable DOE
Posted: 2024-11-19 10:54:21
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About The Company
My client, a leading and established manufacturing business based in the West Midlands, are currently looking to recruit experienced and Apprentice trained Mechanical Maintenance Fitters at both a Fitter and Senior Fitter level.
Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Team.
Please Note - It is essential candidates hold a Level 3 (i.e.
City & Guilds Level 3or equivalent) qualification in a practical Mechanical Fitting / Engineering discipline.
Shift Pattern - Monday to Friday Days - 40 Hours Week
Fitter - £30,000 to £36,000
Senior Fitter - £33,000 to £40,000 (Chemical Plant experience is Essential)
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Fitter - Responsibilities
Preventative and Reactive maintenance within an industrial manufacturing environment working on equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, mechanical seals, pipework etc.
Mechanical plant installation and modification work
Operation of boiler, waste solvent incineration and emissions abatement plant
Statutory inspections - pressure testing, plant integrity and commissioning work
The use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
Work in accordance with the company safe systems of work and permit to work systems
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Fitter - Requirements
Hold a Level 3 qualification (i.e.
City & Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent) in a practical Mechanical Fitting / Engineering Discipline - Essential
Be a British National or Hold unrestricted ILR Status
Previous Experience / Training with MEWP's, Abrasive Wheels, and Confined Spaces
Previous experience within Industrial Manufacturing environments is highly desirable, as would experience of process-based, high hazard manufacturing
Previous experience of operating / working within a COMAH registered site would be preferred
The ability to use and interpret equipment drawings, manuals and other technical information to assist with all works
For further details on this role contact Jason Wallis at Service Car Solutions in the first instance, or send your CV and Salary expectations by applying for this role.
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Type: Permanent Location: West Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £40000 per annum + Salary Negotiable DOE & Hours Worked
Posted: 2024-11-19 10:29:26
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Property Officer (Leasehold Services) Location: Central or Remote Working Contract: Temp Salary: £20.74 Umbrella per hour.
£17.71 PAYE.
We are working on behalf of a forward-thinking client to recruit a dedicated Property Officer to join their Resident Services team.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a portfolio of leasehold properties, deliver exceptional services to leaseholders, and play a key role in the financial management of the Housing Revenue Account.
Role Overview
In this pivotal role, you will:
Manage leasehold services for a designated property patch, including Section 20 consultations, service charge calculations, and income recovery.
Provide high-quality advice on leasehold matters, ensuring that lease agreements are upheld, and breaches addressed.
Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, including legal advisors and asset managers, to deliver exceptional service to leaseholders.
Lead on statutory consultations, preparing and issuing notices and conducting resident meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Income Management: Oversee service charge billing and recovery, implement payment plans, and promote Direct Debit options.
Statutory Consultations: Manage consultations for major works, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Legal Actions: Support legal processes, prepare tribunal cases, and represent the Council as required.
Customer Relations: Maintain effective communication, resolving queries, and conducting leaseholder surgeries.
What We're Looking For
Knowledge: Expertise in leasehold legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act and Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act.
Skills: Strong financial acumen for service charge calculations and excellent communication skills.
Experience: Proven track record in managing leasehold services, including statutory consultations and debt recovery.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to delivering outstanding services.
Benefit from professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Play a vital role in maintaining the financial health of the Housing Revenue Account.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an email to George.Westhead@servicecare.org.uk
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Type: Contract Location: Harrow, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £17.71 per hour + PAYE. LTD RATE - £20.79
Posted: 2024-11-19 10:19:13
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Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking to play a key role in driving Engineering and Operational Excellence within a heavily process-based manufacturing environment? Are you an experienced / qualified Mechanical Engineering Manager with experience of leading a team to deliver a high level of Overall Equipment Effectiveness?
If you can answer yes to the above then we have an excellent opportunity to join an established, privately owned manufacturing business to head up their Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Team.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering your key responsibilities will include:
Overall responsibility for the leadership of the Mechanical Engineering department, consisting of approximately 25 individuals plus contractors as and when required.
Overall management of the Mechanical Maintenance department, including assisting in the ongoing development of the Mechanical Engineering Strategy, maintenance and overhaul plan in line with company objectives
Review maintenance data to drive reliability improvements and OEE
Organise and manage all planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring the highest level or productivity and reactive maintenance
Identify and manage CI projects across the department
Support the HSE Team to maintain and promote a safe operating culture within the department, ensuring all aspects of installation and maintenance are undertaken to the highest levels of safety and meet all legal and statutory requirements and company procedures
Manage and Drive CAPEX and Operational Excellence projects across the department and site
Work closely with Production Operations, Senior Management and Suppliers in finding ways to improve process and increase machine reliability and performance
Identify and Manage Performance Management and Training Requirements of the Team
Liaison with external contacts and bodies, including suppliers, contractors and external agencies (HSE, Insurance Inspectors etc)
Candidate Requirements:
British National or hold ILR Status (Previous experience of Leading / Supervising Maintenance Teams in the UK is Essential)
Ideally Educated to Degree level in Mechanical Engineering (Qualified to HNC Mechanical Engineering as a minimum)
A minimum of 10 years' experience within an industrial manufacturing environment in a Mechanical Engineering role
At least 5 years experience in a Supervisory / Management level Maintenance role
The ability to manage multiple complex jobs simultaneously to meet the ongoing changes in operational priorities
Excellent knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive change management
Continuous Improvement mindset, ideally with experience of driving CI and Operational Excellence projects
Previous experience of operating / working within a COMAH (Lower or Upper Tier) registered manufacturing environment would be highly desirable
Previous experience within Industrial Manufacturing environments is highly desirable, as would experience of process-based, high hazard manufacturing
For further details on this opportunity send your full CV and Salary expectations to Jason Wallis at Service Care Soluitions.
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Type: Permanent Location: West Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £58000 per annum + Salary Negotiable DOE
Posted: 2024-11-19 09:44:43
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Location: Bexleyheath
Working Hours: 36 (9am to 5pm)
Purpose
To enable the Chief Executive and CLT to deliver organisational objectives through Members, partners, CLT and the workforce, by working on behalf of the CE to enable best use of their time, and to deliver effective EA support to all of CLT and ELT.
To plan and organise CLT meetings effectively to ensure strategic focus on the forward plan and core business objectives.
To track progress on actions arising at CLT, problem solving or escalating issues.
To plan and develop content for leadership and staff engagement events and communications from the Chief Executive, ensuring messages are coordinated across CLT through the EAs.
To organise and coordinate corporate work on behalf of CLT, liaise with CLT to determine which opportunities will be pursued, who is responsible and track / chase progress.
To build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
To coordinate the organisation and agendas for all corporate boards.
To review letters, consultations and information from partners and external stakeholders, drafting or commissioning appropriate and timely responses on behalf of the Chief Executive.
Based on a steer from CE / HoS, forward plan the agenda and content for leadership and staff engagement events (ELT / HoS briefings) and liaise with colleagues responsible for delivering and presenting.
Responsibilities
To draft content for verbal and written communications from the Chief Executive, seeking input from subject matter experts as appropriate
To deliver ad-hoc projects on behalf of the Chief Executive
Horizon scan to identify consultation opportunities, maintain a tracker and log of responses.
Horizon scan to identify external funding opportunities, maintain a tracker and log of bids.
To deliver effective EA support to all of CLT and ELT via the Leadership Support team.
To keep under review and develop the structures, procedures and working methods.
Continuously modernise governance processes and ways of working, embracing AI, digitisation and automation to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of Leadership Support services.
To ensure that leadership support team staff are recruited, managed, appraised and developed, and that effective arrangements are made for the training and development of all staff within the department.
To present timely and relevant advice and information to CLT and to ensure that CE is briefed on major and sensitive issues.
To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder's personal attention.
To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions, organisational processes and procedures; to develop the full range of managerial and professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements.
To establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships with all the relevant partners.
Essential
Preferably educated to degree level (or similar).
Experience of providing executive assistance to senior executives.
Experience of working with members/ politicians and officers at all levels within an organisation.
Experience of working in a local or central government setting.
Advanced use of MS office.
Understanding of emerging technologies (such as AI) and their potential for improving executive support.
Experience of team management.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Ability to deliver a high quality service to customers, with a strong focus on continuous improvement .
Ability to deliver at pace under time pressure, both individually and across a team.
Proactive and able to take accountability for solving problems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels and adapt style to different audience.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to priorities effectively and juggle a large range of tasks.
Good political nous, with the ability to pick up the nuanced political environment quickly.
Reliable and discrete, with a thorough understanding of confidentiality issues.
Excellent written communication skills, able to draft quickly, pulling together information on a range of areas.
Excellent analytical skills, able to digest a range of information quickly to brief the HOS or Chief Executive.
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Type: Contract Location: Bexleyheath, England
Salary / Rate: £19.5 - £21.5 per hour
Posted: 2024-11-18 20:20:55
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Location: Bexleyheath
Hours per week: 36 (9am to 5pm)
The Role
The service manager will be responsible for supervising, leading, and supporting team managers within a statutory child protection service area (ie: child in need, child protection, children looked after and care experienced young adults).
Due to the nature of the work, you will be expected to work in an often stressful working environment and dealing with a variety of complex, risky, and diverse issues when supporting and safeguarding the many children and young people we work with.
You will be overall responsible for risk management and decision making within your service area.
This requires you to have extensive knowledge and experience with professional standards for social work as well as the laws, statutory guidance, and local policies and procedures and to ensure these are being modelled and adhered to across the service.
Responsibilities
To have experience with, or a willingness to be trained and learn, the Signs of Safety practice model.
To have extensive previous management or supervisory responsibilities of other practitioners working with children and families.
To contribute to the development and implementation of local policies and service improvement strategies and support their implementation within the service.
To provide specialist social work and child protection knowledge and advice to the team, service, and other multi-agency professionals.
To liaise, network, influence, and coordinate with other multi-agency partners to provide the best support.
To represent the local authority in a professional and competent matter, especially when making representations at court, with families, or with other agencies.
To have oversight on the work carried out within the teams of the service, ensuring that timely response and action is carried out to any contacts, referrals, allocations, complaints, information requests, child protection enquiries, court directives received, and plans for children.
To ensure the practice and management oversight of all work and performance in the service is compliant with relevant laws, statutory guidance, and local procedures that govern children's safeguarding, adult safeguarding, the social work profession, health and safety, employment law, human rights, and data protection.
To maintain regular supervision and appraisal of managers in the service.
To participate in and ensure regular audits and review of case work and records and reports are completed to a good standard, that plans are being actioned and monitored for progress, contingency plans are in place and utilised when necessary, the voice and best interest of the child is consistently evident, and decision making takes place at key points in the planning and review process for children.
To chair complex strategy, review, legal planning, professional, and network meetings as necessary.
To authorise, review, and manage expenditures within the prescribed budget of the service.
To participate in developing and leading on any change management processes within the service.
To be available after hours as necessary to support workers and managers who may be dealing with crisis and casework responsibilities to safeguard children.
To participate in the out of hours emergency duty rota providing management guidance and decision making for the safety and welfare of children.
Essential
Ensure that the safety, welfare and best interest of the child is central to the work undertaken by the team and its members.
Promote and support the use of the Signs of Safety solution focused practice principles in all work undertaken within the service and in decision making.
Promote and maintain a high standard of professional practice in the service through modelling good practice, regular management oversight, and motivating others to perform at their best.
Promote, share and use research and professional practice theories within the team to inform the assessments and work undertaken with children and families.
A proficient knowledge of relevant laws, statutory guidance, local safeguarding procedures, or internal policies and procedures that govern the work that we do with children and families.
Where this is not always known, a demonstrated ability to seek out advice and guidance on where to find the relevant procedures.
Possess a relevant social work qualification (ie: DipSW or CQSW or degree in social work).
Are registered with the professional regulator for social work (Social Work England).
Have extensive experience working in a statutory child protection setting (ie: child protection, children looked after) and at least one year experience supervising senior practitioners or managers within this setting.
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Type: Contract Location: Bexleyheath, England
Salary / Rate: £270 - £310 per day
Posted: 2024-11-18 19:51:50
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This is a 3 month contract as the Principal Social Worker to improve strength based practice across Bexley Adult Social Care following feedback from an LGA peer review and building on the work with the public sector consultancy firm Impower in relation to this.
It should noted that a key aspect of the contract is to co-produce a new practice framework for strength based practice with staff and people with lived experience which builds upon our Adult Social Care Vision.
As the Principal Social Worker consultant you will lead Adult Social Care in ensuring there is good quality practice and continued professional development with strength based practice and self-directed support being at the centre of social work delivery.
You will provide assurance to the Adult Social Care leadership team and as required the Corporate Leadership team and the members in relation to practice and meeting our statutory duties.
You will lead social work professional development and embed good practice across the department and embed strength based practice and self-directed support in practice.
You will lead our CQC preparedness with staff and support staff to feel involved and invested in this preparation.
You will support the senior leadership team to prepare for a CQC inspection and lead on key actions in relation to this work.
You will have extensive experience of leading and embedding change preferably as a Principal Social Worker.
Working hours: 9am to 5pm (36 hours per week)
Start Date: 30/09/2024
Requirements:
Essential
SW Degree or equivalent
Current registration with Social Work England
Significant post qualification experience in statutory Adults Social Care service preferably as a Principal Social Worker.
Experience of leading and embedding change and transformation across the whole Adult Social Care workforce.
Supervision experience
Experience of working with complex families/complex case management
Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
Experience of working and reporting within a court environment
Evidence of the ability to write a range of reports in a clear and concise manner that includes detailed analysis of any evidence
Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively with key partners in safeguarding
Ability to plan and organise own time, create work schedules prioritise and set schedules for self and others.
Ability to apply solution focused approaches to problem solving and make decisions of a highly complex nature with consideration of associated risk.
Ability to research, write, cascade and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively and use to inform professional decision making.
Ability to provide guidance on decision making and encourage critical reflection on practice
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Type: Contract Location: Bexleyheath, England
Start: 30/09/2024
Duration: 3 months
Salary / Rate: Up to £500 per day
Posted: 2024-11-18 18:53:58
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An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Care Home Manager to work in an exceptional rehabilitation centre based in the Torquay, Devon area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is a residential service to support the specific needs of people with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or neuro-degenerative conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, or Multiple Sclerosis
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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
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As the Deputy Manager your key responsibilities include:
You will be working alongside the Registered Manager and will be required to assist with the line management of a team of staff and have knowledge, understanding and experience of relevant legislation ensuring they comply with the requirements of CQC and other statutory regulators
You will take pride in providing the highest standards of care to all residents and manage the service to the highest standards
Ensuring the people who use our services can be supported to live as independently as possible and achieve their goals
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Have an understanding of person centred, needs-led and outcome based service
Committed to quality care and service provision
Able to maintain confidentiality
Able to work under pressure
Previous experience working in a deputy manager position with knowledge and experience in the requirements of the service users
The successful Deputy Manager will receive an excellent salary of £13.80 per hour and the annual salary is £26,910 annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cash back rewards
Cycle to work scheme
SMART Pension option
Reference ID: 6550
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Type: Permanent Location: Torquay, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £26910 per annum
Posted: 2024-11-18 17:44:36
