The Minster Centre is recruiting for a Registry Manager to oversee all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. The ideal candidate must have a high level of organisation; they need to be an adaptable and flexible person who enjoys working on a range of different tasks; they should have excellent teamworking skills and can work independently; and leading a small team, they need to be a confident manager in an education administration environment who thrives in a busy workplace. Salary: £36,000 Hours: 35 hours per week (hybrid working available) Contract: Fixed term until 31st July 2026 (potential for permanent) Annual leave: 33 days (including bank holidays) Responsible for: Course Administrator Reports to: Management Committee Lead (registry & student services) Background The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company and specialist integrative counselling and psychotherapy training provider based in Queens Park, London. We are a leading training provider in the sector and currently have around 400 students attending training courses ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees. Thousands of therapists have trained at the Minster Centre since our inception in 1978 and we have an extensive community. Our courses are accredited by the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), and some are validated by Middlesex University. We are also registered with the Office for Students. The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training. Job summary The Registry Manager supports all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. This includes introductory courses, professional counselling and psychotherapy qualifications, and MA programmes validated by Middlesex University. Reporting to the responsible Management Committee Lead, the Registry Manager ensures that we deliver efficient and effective services to support admissions, enrolment, university registration, assessment, progression, HESA data returns, awards, and graduation of our students. The Registry Manager has line management responsibility for the course administrator, leads on course scheduling, managing student data, organising the Bursaries and Hardship Fund (the Minster Centre Fund), supports key committees, monitors academic progress, and ensures accurate information is presented at Assessment Boards. They will balance day-to-day student matters with supporting the team and working to improve administrative systems. This is a varied role which is critical for the delivery of The Minster Centre's strategic objectives and charitable aims. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and will have significant relevant experience of administration, ideally within the Higher Education or professional training sectors. A self-motivated person with proven management, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be adaptable, able to work as part of a team, and prioritise a challenging workload. This role would suit someone who wants to work in the not-for-profit sector and who is looking for a challenging but rewarding place to learn, develop, and grow, within a Higher Education, counselling and psychotherapy training environment. Main areas of responsibility The Registry Manager will be responsible for: Training and course administration Organise course scheduling, communicating with various staff during the process, ensuring rooms can be booked and staff contracts are created. Oversee and support the Live Assessment scheduling and marking procedures. Oversee and support the process for creating student teaching groups. Set and disseminate key dates in the academic calendar including term dates annually. Be able to identify, contribute to, and action improvements to systems, processes and policies. Provide administrative support, including minute taking and any additional administration as required. Maintain a Registry Admin Handbook, with regular review and improvement of systems recorded. Student support and progression Ensure that students are enrolled on courses and set up on systems accurately. Manage the re-enrolment process between academic years. Oversee the recording of student progression. Liaise with and support the Operations Team in organising the annual Graduation event and ensuring all eligible students receive timely information. Reporting Co-ordinate and support the accurate information recording and preparation for Assessment Boards and liaise with the External Examiner. Oversee and support the various HESA data returns as the liaison Senior Contact and ensure all data is accurate and meets various submission deadlines. Provide accurate statistical information to the Management Committee for inclusion in annual reports. Staff management and stakeholder liaison Manage the Course Administrator. Work with Admissions, Quality, IT, Finance, Training, and Reception Teams throughout the academic year. Attend regular staff meetings and work with other key staff to market courses. Conduct annual appraisals. Be a key communication link across the staff and student community. Work with other key staff to ensure that information is provided accurately to students, staff, and the public via handbooks, Moodle, and the Minster Centre website. Liaise with Middlesex University at key points in the year. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the ambit of the role, in discussion with the Interim Management Committee. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of The Minster Centre, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the General Data Protection Regulations, and clinical governance including research governance and Codes of Practice/Ethics. How to apply Please apply by sending your CV and the additional forms available on our website. Candidates must send a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specification. Your application must be sent by 10am on Monday 1st September 2025 to Afua Pierre, HR & Governance Manager . Interviews will be held online w/c 8th September 2025 For further information contact Rory Page We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups in the field of psychotherapy and counselling and in our organisation, including people from global majority communities, the LGBT+ community, care leavers, disabled people and people from other minorities. To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work. You will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Sep 06, 2025
Seasonal
The Minster Centre is recruiting for a Registry Manager to oversee all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. The ideal candidate must have a high level of organisation; they need to be an adaptable and flexible person who enjoys working on a range of different tasks; they should have excellent teamworking skills and can work independently; and leading a small team, they need to be a confident manager in an education administration environment who thrives in a busy workplace. Salary: £36,000 Hours: 35 hours per week (hybrid working available) Contract: Fixed term until 31st July 2026 (potential for permanent) Annual leave: 33 days (including bank holidays) Responsible for: Course Administrator Reports to: Management Committee Lead (registry & student services) Background The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company and specialist integrative counselling and psychotherapy training provider based in Queens Park, London. We are a leading training provider in the sector and currently have around 400 students attending training courses ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees. Thousands of therapists have trained at the Minster Centre since our inception in 1978 and we have an extensive community. Our courses are accredited by the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), and some are validated by Middlesex University. We are also registered with the Office for Students. The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training. Job summary The Registry Manager supports all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. This includes introductory courses, professional counselling and psychotherapy qualifications, and MA programmes validated by Middlesex University. Reporting to the responsible Management Committee Lead, the Registry Manager ensures that we deliver efficient and effective services to support admissions, enrolment, university registration, assessment, progression, HESA data returns, awards, and graduation of our students. The Registry Manager has line management responsibility for the course administrator, leads on course scheduling, managing student data, organising the Bursaries and Hardship Fund (the Minster Centre Fund), supports key committees, monitors academic progress, and ensures accurate information is presented at Assessment Boards. They will balance day-to-day student matters with supporting the team and working to improve administrative systems. This is a varied role which is critical for the delivery of The Minster Centre's strategic objectives and charitable aims. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and will have significant relevant experience of administration, ideally within the Higher Education or professional training sectors. A self-motivated person with proven management, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be adaptable, able to work as part of a team, and prioritise a challenging workload. This role would suit someone who wants to work in the not-for-profit sector and who is looking for a challenging but rewarding place to learn, develop, and grow, within a Higher Education, counselling and psychotherapy training environment. Main areas of responsibility The Registry Manager will be responsible for: Training and course administration Organise course scheduling, communicating with various staff during the process, ensuring rooms can be booked and staff contracts are created. Oversee and support the Live Assessment scheduling and marking procedures. Oversee and support the process for creating student teaching groups. Set and disseminate key dates in the academic calendar including term dates annually. Be able to identify, contribute to, and action improvements to systems, processes and policies. Provide administrative support, including minute taking and any additional administration as required. Maintain a Registry Admin Handbook, with regular review and improvement of systems recorded. Student support and progression Ensure that students are enrolled on courses and set up on systems accurately. Manage the re-enrolment process between academic years. Oversee the recording of student progression. Liaise with and support the Operations Team in organising the annual Graduation event and ensuring all eligible students receive timely information. Reporting Co-ordinate and support the accurate information recording and preparation for Assessment Boards and liaise with the External Examiner. Oversee and support the various HESA data returns as the liaison Senior Contact and ensure all data is accurate and meets various submission deadlines. Provide accurate statistical information to the Management Committee for inclusion in annual reports. Staff management and stakeholder liaison Manage the Course Administrator. Work with Admissions, Quality, IT, Finance, Training, and Reception Teams throughout the academic year. Attend regular staff meetings and work with other key staff to market courses. Conduct annual appraisals. Be a key communication link across the staff and student community. Work with other key staff to ensure that information is provided accurately to students, staff, and the public via handbooks, Moodle, and the Minster Centre website. Liaise with Middlesex University at key points in the year. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the ambit of the role, in discussion with the Interim Management Committee. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of The Minster Centre, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the General Data Protection Regulations, and clinical governance including research governance and Codes of Practice/Ethics. How to apply Please apply by sending your CV and the additional forms available on our website. Candidates must send a cover letter addressing how you meet the person specification. Your application must be sent by 10am on Monday 1st September 2025 to Afua Pierre, HR & Governance Manager . Interviews will be held online w/c 8th September 2025 For further information contact Rory Page We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups in the field of psychotherapy and counselling and in our organisation, including people from global majority communities, the LGBT+ community, care leavers, disabled people and people from other minorities. To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work. You will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Interim Interim Homelessness Strategy Lead ( Housing Strategy ) Location : Berkshire Contract : 4-6 months 3-4 days per week In collaboration with a South East-based local council, we are seeking an experienced Homelessness Strategy Lead to drive forward key strategic housing priorities. This interim role will play a central part in shaping the council's housing approach, working across departments, political stakeholders, and external partners. Key Outcomes: Lead the co-production and democratic adoption of a Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy. Lead the co-production and adoption of a Specialist Housing Strategy and Specialist Housing SPD. Provide expert advice on affordable housing policy within planning consultations, developer negotiations, and registered provider discussions. Represent the council at planning appeals, inquiries, and with strategic stakeholders such as Homes England. Influence and engage senior officers, elected members, and partners across Adult Social Care, Children's Services, and Planning. About You: Senior-level background (Service Manager or above) within local government housing strategy and policy. Proven track record of developing and delivering housing strategies through to adoption. Strong understanding of homelessness, affordable housing legislation, and funding routes. Politically astute with excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills. Confident self-starter able to work independently and manage complex political pressures. This is an opportunity to lead at a strategic level, influencing housing policy and delivery to directly impact the community. For more information or to apply, please contact Lola Balogun at Panoramic Associates .
Sep 05, 2025
Contractor
Interim Interim Homelessness Strategy Lead ( Housing Strategy ) Location : Berkshire Contract : 4-6 months 3-4 days per week In collaboration with a South East-based local council, we are seeking an experienced Homelessness Strategy Lead to drive forward key strategic housing priorities. This interim role will play a central part in shaping the council's housing approach, working across departments, political stakeholders, and external partners. Key Outcomes: Lead the co-production and democratic adoption of a Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy. Lead the co-production and adoption of a Specialist Housing Strategy and Specialist Housing SPD. Provide expert advice on affordable housing policy within planning consultations, developer negotiations, and registered provider discussions. Represent the council at planning appeals, inquiries, and with strategic stakeholders such as Homes England. Influence and engage senior officers, elected members, and partners across Adult Social Care, Children's Services, and Planning. About You: Senior-level background (Service Manager or above) within local government housing strategy and policy. Proven track record of developing and delivering housing strategies through to adoption. Strong understanding of homelessness, affordable housing legislation, and funding routes. Politically astute with excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills. Confident self-starter able to work independently and manage complex political pressures. This is an opportunity to lead at a strategic level, influencing housing policy and delivery to directly impact the community. For more information or to apply, please contact Lola Balogun at Panoramic Associates .
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS - 2 Roles Salary Solbury Range 4-9 £49,789- £59,807 plus 3 SPA points Educational Psychologist - 2 full-time positions Salary- Soulbury Range 4 - 9, £49,789 - £59,807 (plus 3 SPA points) (Pay Award Pending) Closing date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interview date: Monday 15th September 2025 We are growing our EP Team in BCP Council! Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council Educational Psychology Service provides a highly rated and well-valued service to children and young people within the LA and with strategic partners who value the distinctive contribution of the Educational Psychology Team and its positive person-centred ethos. We are delighted to be able to appoint a number of Educational Psychologists to our supportive and friendly team and seek innovative and creative practitioners who are passionate about using psychology to influence systemic change within educational settings and the community. Educational Psychologists in BCP can practice psychology in a range of ways including traded work with schools and contributions to area-wide and multi-agency funded projects and training. All team members able to develop a Lead EP Role in an area of special interest. Examples of projects and lead roles include: Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Training and development Emotional Based School Avoidance Critical Incident support Neurodiversity Mediated Learning Support Approach More details about the range of work our service offers can be found within our attached service brochure and via this link: Educational Psychology Service (EPS) . We are committed to early intervention and passionate about inclusion and the implementation of the Graduated Response across BCP. We have strong links with universities and training providers in the region and use these connections to support our evidence-based practice. We have two secondments within our team to tutor roles within the EP training course at Southampton University. Wellbeing, person-centredness and co-production are central priorities, both within the EPS team and across BCP Council. In addition to benefitting from regular opportunities for connection, collaboration, support and supervision (both individually and as part of a peer group), our team enjoy excellent and dedicated administrative support, a laptop and smartphone, and access to a wide set of tools, resources and CPD opportunities. BCP offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid virtual working options for remote working where practical. Schools can be matched to provide optimal efficiency for travel and there is accessible reduced-price city-centre parking. You may be able to access a significant relocation package of up to £8,000. As a team we prioritise our well-being and regularly arrange social events such as BBQs on the beach, bowling and karaoke. As a coastal unitary authority, we enjoy the best of a modern urban area as well as some of Europe's best beaches, stunning countryside and close proximity to the New Forest. We would welcome applications from professionally qualified, HCPC registered educational psychologists and from those who will be in their 2nd or 3rd year of training by September 2025 on an accredited educational psychology doctoral course - who will be eligible for HCPC registration once qualified. Those in other circumstances, perhaps returning to the profession or interested in working part time will also be considered. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joanna Bispham (Senior EP): or Karen Chester - (Interim Head of SEND Strategic) to arrange. More information about our team can be found here: Meet the team - Educational Psychology Service About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We have been in a process of collective bargaining since 2019 and have positively worked forward to reach an agreed position with the unions for the new contractual offer. This has taken longer than we hoped and therefore we are having to consider all alternative avenues available to enable us to remove inequality in the organisation as a result of bringing together 3 councils. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation, and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. We want to reassure everyone that whichever route is taken to reach the new terms and conditions, we can honour continuous service. If you have any questions at all about this process, please feel free to raise this with the hiring manager. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Job Description
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS - 2 Roles Salary Solbury Range 4-9 £49,789- £59,807 plus 3 SPA points Educational Psychologist - 2 full-time positions Salary- Soulbury Range 4 - 9, £49,789 - £59,807 (plus 3 SPA points) (Pay Award Pending) Closing date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interview date: Monday 15th September 2025 We are growing our EP Team in BCP Council! Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council Educational Psychology Service provides a highly rated and well-valued service to children and young people within the LA and with strategic partners who value the distinctive contribution of the Educational Psychology Team and its positive person-centred ethos. We are delighted to be able to appoint a number of Educational Psychologists to our supportive and friendly team and seek innovative and creative practitioners who are passionate about using psychology to influence systemic change within educational settings and the community. Educational Psychologists in BCP can practice psychology in a range of ways including traded work with schools and contributions to area-wide and multi-agency funded projects and training. All team members able to develop a Lead EP Role in an area of special interest. Examples of projects and lead roles include: Emotional Literacy Support Assistant Training and development Emotional Based School Avoidance Critical Incident support Neurodiversity Mediated Learning Support Approach More details about the range of work our service offers can be found within our attached service brochure and via this link: Educational Psychology Service (EPS) . We are committed to early intervention and passionate about inclusion and the implementation of the Graduated Response across BCP. We have strong links with universities and training providers in the region and use these connections to support our evidence-based practice. We have two secondments within our team to tutor roles within the EP training course at Southampton University. Wellbeing, person-centredness and co-production are central priorities, both within the EPS team and across BCP Council. In addition to benefitting from regular opportunities for connection, collaboration, support and supervision (both individually and as part of a peer group), our team enjoy excellent and dedicated administrative support, a laptop and smartphone, and access to a wide set of tools, resources and CPD opportunities. BCP offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid virtual working options for remote working where practical. Schools can be matched to provide optimal efficiency for travel and there is accessible reduced-price city-centre parking. You may be able to access a significant relocation package of up to £8,000. As a team we prioritise our well-being and regularly arrange social events such as BBQs on the beach, bowling and karaoke. As a coastal unitary authority, we enjoy the best of a modern urban area as well as some of Europe's best beaches, stunning countryside and close proximity to the New Forest. We would welcome applications from professionally qualified, HCPC registered educational psychologists and from those who will be in their 2nd or 3rd year of training by September 2025 on an accredited educational psychology doctoral course - who will be eligible for HCPC registration once qualified. Those in other circumstances, perhaps returning to the profession or interested in working part time will also be considered. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Joanna Bispham (Senior EP): or Karen Chester - (Interim Head of SEND Strategic) to arrange. More information about our team can be found here: Meet the team - Educational Psychology Service About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We have been in a process of collective bargaining since 2019 and have positively worked forward to reach an agreed position with the unions for the new contractual offer. This has taken longer than we hoped and therefore we are having to consider all alternative avenues available to enable us to remove inequality in the organisation as a result of bringing together 3 councils. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation, and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. We want to reassure everyone that whichever route is taken to reach the new terms and conditions, we can honour continuous service. If you have any questions at all about this process, please feel free to raise this with the hiring manager. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Job Description
nternal Communications Specialist - 6 Week Contract Immediate Start Day Rate Hybrid (West Midlands) We're looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to join on a 6-week contract to provide interim cover within a well-known utilities organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a busy comms function and make an immediate impact during a period of change. The role: You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering internal communications across the organisation, ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and supported. This will include managing key messages around change and wellbeing, creating engaging content, and ensuring consistent, inclusive communication across different business areas. Key responsibilities: Deliver clear, engaging internal communications during a period of organisational change and restructure. Create communications around key EDI initiatives (e.g. religious observances, wellbeing campaigns, cultural dates) with sensitivity and inclusivity. Manage internal email campaigns using Mailchimp . Update and maintain content on the company intranet (SharePoint) . Adapt messages for different audiences - including senior leaders, operational teams, and geographically diverse employees. Draft, edit, and proof communications with a strong eye for detail. Use Canva (or similar tools) to create simple graphics and visuals to support internal messaging. What we're looking for: Strong internal comms experience (ideally within large or complex organisations). Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Confident using Mailchimp and SharePoint for employee communications. Experience communicating EDI topics with empathy and cultural awareness. Ability to work at pace and hit the ground running. Creative flair with tools like Canva for simple visual content. Contract details: Length: 6 weeks Start: Immediate Location: Hybrid - West Midlands (3 days in the office) Day rate: 300 - 350 a day inside IR35 At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Sep 04, 2025
Seasonal
nternal Communications Specialist - 6 Week Contract Immediate Start Day Rate Hybrid (West Midlands) We're looking for an Internal Communications Specialist to join on a 6-week contract to provide interim cover within a well-known utilities organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a busy comms function and make an immediate impact during a period of change. The role: You'll be responsible for shaping and delivering internal communications across the organisation, ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and supported. This will include managing key messages around change and wellbeing, creating engaging content, and ensuring consistent, inclusive communication across different business areas. Key responsibilities: Deliver clear, engaging internal communications during a period of organisational change and restructure. Create communications around key EDI initiatives (e.g. religious observances, wellbeing campaigns, cultural dates) with sensitivity and inclusivity. Manage internal email campaigns using Mailchimp . Update and maintain content on the company intranet (SharePoint) . Adapt messages for different audiences - including senior leaders, operational teams, and geographically diverse employees. Draft, edit, and proof communications with a strong eye for detail. Use Canva (or similar tools) to create simple graphics and visuals to support internal messaging. What we're looking for: Strong internal comms experience (ideally within large or complex organisations). Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Confident using Mailchimp and SharePoint for employee communications. Experience communicating EDI topics with empathy and cultural awareness. Ability to work at pace and hit the ground running. Creative flair with tools like Canva for simple visual content. Contract details: Length: 6 weeks Start: Immediate Location: Hybrid - West Midlands (3 days in the office) Day rate: 300 - 350 a day inside IR35 At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Job Title: Birth to Settled Adulthood, Team Manager (Social Work) Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: 45.00 per hour (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. Who we are looking for You'll bring leadership experience, a strong understanding of children's social care, and a passion for integrated working. We're looking for someone who can drive change, embed innovative practice and help shape a positive, inclusive culture across the wider Integrated Care System. About the Role This is a rare opportunity to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, where we work with individuals aged 0-25 and their families to help them live safe, fulfilled lives-and support their journey into adulthood. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Chesil locality team. You'll manage a team of 6-8 staff who work directly with disabled children and young people. Your responsibilities will include: keeping children safe and ensuring their voices are heard supporting families through timely, practical help, including access to Short Breaks working closely with SEND services, transition teams and Adults' services to plan for adult life providing reflective supervision and team development, with strong support from Service Managers About the service B2SA is part of our Children's Directorate but works closely across both Children's and Adults' services using a matrix management approach. We're taking a phased approach to integration: Phase 1 focuses on aligning social care practice across Children's and Adults' services Phase 2 aims to strengthen links with health partners for a joined-up experience for families This integrated way of working is key to ensuring smoother transitions, stronger relationships and better outcomes for those we support Required Skills and Qualifications: Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK SWE (HCPC) Registered Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) 3 years permanent post qualified experience within an English Local Authority Have access to a car and be willing to travel Benefits 500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role. (url removed) (phone number removed) Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Sep 03, 2025
Seasonal
Job Title: Birth to Settled Adulthood, Team Manager (Social Work) Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: 45.00 per hour (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. Who we are looking for You'll bring leadership experience, a strong understanding of children's social care, and a passion for integrated working. We're looking for someone who can drive change, embed innovative practice and help shape a positive, inclusive culture across the wider Integrated Care System. About the Role This is a rare opportunity to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, where we work with individuals aged 0-25 and their families to help them live safe, fulfilled lives-and support their journey into adulthood. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Chesil locality team. You'll manage a team of 6-8 staff who work directly with disabled children and young people. Your responsibilities will include: keeping children safe and ensuring their voices are heard supporting families through timely, practical help, including access to Short Breaks working closely with SEND services, transition teams and Adults' services to plan for adult life providing reflective supervision and team development, with strong support from Service Managers About the service B2SA is part of our Children's Directorate but works closely across both Children's and Adults' services using a matrix management approach. We're taking a phased approach to integration: Phase 1 focuses on aligning social care practice across Children's and Adults' services Phase 2 aims to strengthen links with health partners for a joined-up experience for families This integrated way of working is key to ensuring smoother transitions, stronger relationships and better outcomes for those we support Required Skills and Qualifications: Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK SWE (HCPC) Registered Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) 3 years permanent post qualified experience within an English Local Authority Have access to a car and be willing to travel Benefits 500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role. (url removed) (phone number removed) Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Nottingham for an Interim Matron. The organisation is well established and supports people with Neurological conditions. This role will last for 3-4 months. This is a great opportunity for an experienced RGN Lead to work on an interim basis. This is an incredible organisation who have great growth opportunities and a fantastic reputation providing quality care for service users. Interim Matron Responsibilities: Provide leadership and guidance to the teams, observe and feedback on practice to improve quality, positive behavioural support and person-centred approaches. Undertake regular supervision meetings with staff & facilitate team meetings. Ensure support plans are current, and staff are aware of the review and implementation of individual support plans. Manage performance issues engaging the appropriate informal / formal processes where necessary and with guidance from Service Manager/HR. Manage the staffing resources of the service including rota management and staff budgets. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested. Interim Matron Requirements: Experience of supporting people who have neurological conditions Registered General Nurse with an active pin NVQ Level 3/5 in Social Care Management or equivalent. Experience of supervising and motivating staff. Clear written and verbal communication style. IT literate and confident in the use of different IT systems / packages. Willing to undertake required training, sometimes off site and outside normal working hours. Available for flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends and nights as required. Able to undertake on-call duties on a rota basis. A driver to enable travel between services. If you are interested in the above position please contact Ella Bryett at Domus Recruitment. As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with 300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.
Sep 02, 2025
Seasonal
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in Nottingham for an Interim Matron. The organisation is well established and supports people with Neurological conditions. This role will last for 3-4 months. This is a great opportunity for an experienced RGN Lead to work on an interim basis. This is an incredible organisation who have great growth opportunities and a fantastic reputation providing quality care for service users. Interim Matron Responsibilities: Provide leadership and guidance to the teams, observe and feedback on practice to improve quality, positive behavioural support and person-centred approaches. Undertake regular supervision meetings with staff & facilitate team meetings. Ensure support plans are current, and staff are aware of the review and implementation of individual support plans. Manage performance issues engaging the appropriate informal / formal processes where necessary and with guidance from Service Manager/HR. Manage the staffing resources of the service including rota management and staff budgets. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested. Interim Matron Requirements: Experience of supporting people who have neurological conditions Registered General Nurse with an active pin NVQ Level 3/5 in Social Care Management or equivalent. Experience of supervising and motivating staff. Clear written and verbal communication style. IT literate and confident in the use of different IT systems / packages. Willing to undertake required training, sometimes off site and outside normal working hours. Available for flexible working patterns including evenings, weekends and nights as required. Able to undertake on-call duties on a rota basis. A driver to enable travel between services. If you are interested in the above position please contact Ella Bryett at Domus Recruitment. As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with 300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.
Kingston Noble Career Consultancy
Burton-on-trent, Staffordshire
Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Service (Supporting Children with Learning Disabilities) Location: Burton on Trent Salary: £34,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, working a flexible 7-day rota Are you a passionate and experienced Residential Care professional ready to step up as a Deputy Manager? Our client is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their children's residential service, supporting children with learning disabilities. This is a rewarding role where you will play a crucial part in leading a committed team, ensuring outstanding care and support. What you'll be doing: Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service Leading and supervising the residential care team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations Being a visible, supportive presence on shift, managing and motivating staff Helping develop and implement care plans tailored to each child's needs What we're looking for: NVQ Children's Residential Level 3 OR NVQ Children, Young People & Family Practitioner Level 4 (essential) Experience working as a Deputy Manager, either permanently or interim Minimum of 1 year experience supervising or shift leading as a Senior Residential Care Practitioner Commitment to flexible working hours over a 7-day rota Passion for supporting children with learning disabilities and their families You will report directly to the Registered Manager and work closely with the wider team to ensure the highest standards of care. What you will be rewarded with: £34,000 annual salary £60 paid per sleep-in shift £500 salary increase upon successful completion of probation £500 annual salary increase for every year of service after probation Voucher schemes for bank holiday and festive period working Birthday rewards scheme, including time off on your birthday (additional to holiday entitlement) £200 refer a friend bonus scheme Employee recognition rewards program Generous holiday allowance, increasing annually (capped at 10 years) Fully funded enrolment on the Level 5 Children and Young People's Workforce qualification Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half Relaxed working environment with excellent facilities and amenities Casual dress code encouraged for comfort Free food provided while on shift Funded DBS checks and Update Service If you're ready to make a real difference in children's lives and develop your career within a supportive, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a team dedicated to excellence in children's care!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Deputy Manager - Children's Residential Service (Supporting Children with Learning Disabilities) Location: Burton on Trent Salary: £34,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week, working a flexible 7-day rota Are you a passionate and experienced Residential Care professional ready to step up as a Deputy Manager? Our client is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their children's residential service, supporting children with learning disabilities. This is a rewarding role where you will play a crucial part in leading a committed team, ensuring outstanding care and support. What you'll be doing: Supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service Leading and supervising the residential care team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations Being a visible, supportive presence on shift, managing and motivating staff Helping develop and implement care plans tailored to each child's needs What we're looking for: NVQ Children's Residential Level 3 OR NVQ Children, Young People & Family Practitioner Level 4 (essential) Experience working as a Deputy Manager, either permanently or interim Minimum of 1 year experience supervising or shift leading as a Senior Residential Care Practitioner Commitment to flexible working hours over a 7-day rota Passion for supporting children with learning disabilities and their families You will report directly to the Registered Manager and work closely with the wider team to ensure the highest standards of care. What you will be rewarded with: £34,000 annual salary £60 paid per sleep-in shift £500 salary increase upon successful completion of probation £500 annual salary increase for every year of service after probation Voucher schemes for bank holiday and festive period working Birthday rewards scheme, including time off on your birthday (additional to holiday entitlement) £200 refer a friend bonus scheme Employee recognition rewards program Generous holiday allowance, increasing annually (capped at 10 years) Fully funded enrolment on the Level 5 Children and Young People's Workforce qualification Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half Relaxed working environment with excellent facilities and amenities Casual dress code encouraged for comfort Free food provided while on shift Funded DBS checks and Update Service If you're ready to make a real difference in children's lives and develop your career within a supportive, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a team dedicated to excellence in children's care!
A well-established and ambitious financial services organisation based in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to support its finance function on a 3-6 month contract basis, during a period of strategic development and change. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the executive team, lead a high-performing finance team, and support key business and regulatory initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership to the finance function, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Oversee accurate and compliant financial and regulatory reporting, hedge accounting, and financial control processes. Support capital and liquidity management activities in collaboration with the Treasury team. Deliver financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and modelling to support strategic decision-making. Challenge existing processes to drive financial transformation and operational efficiency. Engage with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team. Support finance systems optimisation projects (experience with systems like Whistlebrook and Almis is advantageous). Step in as required to support or deputise for senior finance leadership. Ideal Profile: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience in financial services. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (PRA/FCA). Must have extensive Financial Services experience Proven leadership skills and ability to develop and lead teams. Experience in capital and liquidity management, hedge accounting, and financial planning. Confident communicator and stakeholder manager, with experience working with Boards and regulators. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills. Please note my client is looking for someone who can start within the next 2 weeks - if you are interested and live commutable to the west midlands please click apply. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
A well-established and ambitious financial services organisation based in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Consultant to support its finance function on a 3-6 month contract basis, during a period of strategic development and change. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the executive team, lead a high-performing finance team, and support key business and regulatory initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership to the finance function, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Oversee accurate and compliant financial and regulatory reporting, hedge accounting, and financial control processes. Support capital and liquidity management activities in collaboration with the Treasury team. Deliver financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and modelling to support strategic decision-making. Challenge existing processes to drive financial transformation and operational efficiency. Engage with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team. Support finance systems optimisation projects (experience with systems like Whistlebrook and Almis is advantageous). Step in as required to support or deputise for senior finance leadership. Ideal Profile: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualified experience in financial services. Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (PRA/FCA). Must have extensive Financial Services experience Proven leadership skills and ability to develop and lead teams. Experience in capital and liquidity management, hedge accounting, and financial planning. Confident communicator and stakeholder manager, with experience working with Boards and regulators. Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills. Please note my client is looking for someone who can start within the next 2 weeks - if you are interested and live commutable to the west midlands please click apply. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Role Purpose The Interim Programme Manager will play a central role in delivering Southwark Council's Repairs Improvement Programme, which is a cornerstone of the Housing Improvement Plan. The focus of this role is on organisational redesign and the implementation of a new repairs operating model to ensure services are efficient, customer-focused, and deliver consistently high standards for residents. The role will work at pace to turn strategic priorities into practical change, embedding new ways of working across the service. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of organisational change projects within the Repairs Improvement Programme, with a focus on implementing the new repairs operating model. Drive forward significant change working with the repairs service senior management team. Work collaboratively with senior managers, trade teams, planners, and support functions to design processes, structures, and roles that improve productivity, resident experience, and value for money. Translate the operating model into clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring benefits are identified, tracked, and realised. Support cultural change across the repairs service by engaging staff, building ownership of new ways of working, and strengthening accountability. Develop and oversee programme documentation including risk registers, benefits plans, and governance reporting to ensure transparency and assurance. Work closely with performance, ICT, procurement, and finance colleagues to ensure enablers for the new model (e.g. systems, data, contracts, budgets) are in place. Provide regular updates and assurance reports to senior leaders, governance boards, and external stakeholders. Skills and experience Proven track record of leading large-scale organisational redesign or service transformation projects, ideally within a complex public sector or housing context. Strong expertise in programme and project management, with experience of delivering operating model changes from design through to implementation. Understanding of housing repairs services and the challenges facing local authorities/registered providers; direct experience of repairs improvement is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and engage staff, trade teams, contractors, and residents in change programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical solutions. Experience of embedding cultural change and new ways of working in frontline services. Excellent communication skills, able to produce clear and compelling plans, reports, and presentations for senior leaders and governance boards. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Role Purpose The Interim Programme Manager will play a central role in delivering Southwark Council's Repairs Improvement Programme, which is a cornerstone of the Housing Improvement Plan. The focus of this role is on organisational redesign and the implementation of a new repairs operating model to ensure services are efficient, customer-focused, and deliver consistently high standards for residents. The role will work at pace to turn strategic priorities into practical change, embedding new ways of working across the service. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of organisational change projects within the Repairs Improvement Programme, with a focus on implementing the new repairs operating model. Drive forward significant change working with the repairs service senior management team. Work collaboratively with senior managers, trade teams, planners, and support functions to design processes, structures, and roles that improve productivity, resident experience, and value for money. Translate the operating model into clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring benefits are identified, tracked, and realised. Support cultural change across the repairs service by engaging staff, building ownership of new ways of working, and strengthening accountability. Develop and oversee programme documentation including risk registers, benefits plans, and governance reporting to ensure transparency and assurance. Work closely with performance, ICT, procurement, and finance colleagues to ensure enablers for the new model (e.g. systems, data, contracts, budgets) are in place. Provide regular updates and assurance reports to senior leaders, governance boards, and external stakeholders. Skills and experience Proven track record of leading large-scale organisational redesign or service transformation projects, ideally within a complex public sector or housing context. Strong expertise in programme and project management, with experience of delivering operating model changes from design through to implementation. Understanding of housing repairs services and the challenges facing local authorities/registered providers; direct experience of repairs improvement is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and engage staff, trade teams, contractors, and residents in change programmes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical solutions. Experience of embedding cultural change and new ways of working in frontline services. Excellent communication skills, able to produce clear and compelling plans, reports, and presentations for senior leaders and governance boards. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
