Geo-Environmental Consultant Brighton What it's like to work at Argyll: We're a friendly, dynamic and supportive team. We encourage passion, ambition and collaboration, both in our performance as a team and individually. New ideas are encouraged. We actively promote involvement in the development and direction of our products and services, as well as finding more efficient ways to work. We also love a good work social and team building events. As well as this we offer: 25 days' holiday, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year Flexible working Free fruit, biscuits, tea and coffee, as well as cake on your birthday Annual lifestyle allowance of £300 to put towards an activity of your choice Cycle to Work scheme and Gym Flex scheme Private health insurance Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here Focus on training and career progression Competitive salary The Opportunity The Consultant will primarily be involved in the delivery of in-house contaminated land consultancy services, as well managing projects including out-sourced services. A third of your time will be spent supporting with the daily report workload as well as supporting and training more junior staff with all aspects of our in-house services. You will be responsible for taking on complex consultancy projects including the full range of our consultancy services and bespoke portfolio projects. The role will involve: Reviewing Desktop Reports (all types) - 30% time spent Take responsibly for keeping up SLAs Reviewing desktop reports (all levels of complexity) Undertaking consultancy work - 40% time spent Writing/reviewing contaminated land consults Writing all levels of proposals for in-house contaminated land consultancy products as well as the full range of out-sourced services Assisting or project managing a business area Project management for large scale due diligence portfolios Undertaking and reviewing environmental audits (compliance and planning) Technical review of third party Phase II reports with supervision from Senior Consult level Other projects e.g. product development and training - 30% time spent Coaching Assistant Consultants Undertaking training presentations to new employees Leading CPDs to clients Networking to promote new business Account management Supports on technical aspects of new products/refresh of existing products About you As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will have experience of working within the sector mastering core skills such as completion of and quoting/scoping audits and associated services. You will have a strong commercial awareness and will develop and maintain relationships with key clients. You will also have/be: BA/BSc (Hons) in an Environmental Science or a similar discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or GIS. Working towards Associate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and IEMA accredited Associate Environmental Auditor. Ability to write & review accurate desktop reports at all levels of complexity, complex regulatory consultation, standard in-house contaminated land consultancy products and standard proposals. Project & Supplier Management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. About Us Argyll Environmental are part of the Landmark Information Group, with bright, modern offices in Brighton city centre. Argyll are contaminated land and flood risk specialists. We deliver environmental insight to the majority of the top law firms in the UK, along with other niche markets such as SIPPs, asset managers, architects and developers. Landmark are leading environmental and property data experts, so together we are well placed to offer innovative products and services to the wider market. Our work is varied and could be anything from a small project to help someone gain planning permission, to supporting national scale property portfolios. Regardless of the project, we pride ourselves on offering an unrivalled level of service for our clients. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Geo-Environmental Consultant Brighton What it's like to work at Argyll: We're a friendly, dynamic and supportive team. We encourage passion, ambition and collaboration, both in our performance as a team and individually. New ideas are encouraged. We actively promote involvement in the development and direction of our products and services, as well as finding more efficient ways to work. We also love a good work social and team building events. As well as this we offer: 25 days' holiday, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year Flexible working Free fruit, biscuits, tea and coffee, as well as cake on your birthday Annual lifestyle allowance of £300 to put towards an activity of your choice Cycle to Work scheme and Gym Flex scheme Private health insurance Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here Focus on training and career progression Competitive salary The Opportunity The Consultant will primarily be involved in the delivery of in-house contaminated land consultancy services, as well managing projects including out-sourced services. A third of your time will be spent supporting with the daily report workload as well as supporting and training more junior staff with all aspects of our in-house services. You will be responsible for taking on complex consultancy projects including the full range of our consultancy services and bespoke portfolio projects. The role will involve: Reviewing Desktop Reports (all types) - 30% time spent Take responsibly for keeping up SLAs Reviewing desktop reports (all levels of complexity) Undertaking consultancy work - 40% time spent Writing/reviewing contaminated land consults Writing all levels of proposals for in-house contaminated land consultancy products as well as the full range of out-sourced services Assisting or project managing a business area Project management for large scale due diligence portfolios Undertaking and reviewing environmental audits (compliance and planning) Technical review of third party Phase II reports with supervision from Senior Consult level Other projects e.g. product development and training - 30% time spent Coaching Assistant Consultants Undertaking training presentations to new employees Leading CPDs to clients Networking to promote new business Account management Supports on technical aspects of new products/refresh of existing products About you As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will have experience of working within the sector mastering core skills such as completion of and quoting/scoping audits and associated services. You will have a strong commercial awareness and will develop and maintain relationships with key clients. You will also have/be: BA/BSc (Hons) in an Environmental Science or a similar discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or GIS. Working towards Associate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and IEMA accredited Associate Environmental Auditor. Ability to write & review accurate desktop reports at all levels of complexity, complex regulatory consultation, standard in-house contaminated land consultancy products and standard proposals. Project & Supplier Management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. About Us Argyll Environmental are part of the Landmark Information Group, with bright, modern offices in Brighton city centre. Argyll are contaminated land and flood risk specialists. We deliver environmental insight to the majority of the top law firms in the UK, along with other niche markets such as SIPPs, asset managers, architects and developers. Landmark are leading environmental and property data experts, so together we are well placed to offer innovative products and services to the wider market. Our work is varied and could be anything from a small project to help someone gain planning permission, to supporting national scale property portfolios. Regardless of the project, we pride ourselves on offering an unrivalled level of service for our clients. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Contract Type: Monday-Friday (Full-Time/Part time - 8:30am-3:30pm) -Temporary -Term Time Only Salary: £83-£90 a day Are you a Psychology Graduate looking for experience to become an Educational or Clinical Psychologist? Veritas Education are searching for Psychology Graduates to work in a primary special school in Bradford. In this role you will be supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and complex needs and challenging behaviours. This role will enable you to use your knowledge and experience from your psychology degree and you can put it into practice in the classroom. You will be supporting primary aged students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). Some of the children may experience challenging behaviours. You will be working alongside a team of highly trained specialist staff in a nurturing environment. Role: Assist students in small groups and on a 1-1 basis with their individual and educational tasks. Interact with the children throughout the school day and assist on the playground. Be a fantastic role model and encourage positive behaviour. Be confident with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies. Build positive relationships with students and staff. Have good knowledge of the National Curriculum to support students with their learning. An optimistic outlook and determination to make a difference to children's education. Hard working and flexible to meet the needs of the children. Requirements : 2:2 in a Psychology university degree. Previous experience supporting adults or children with SEN in an educational or care setting is essential. Safeguarding training is essential, this can be offered by veritas. Level 2 Team Teach is desirable, although this training can be offered by Veritas. Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS upon registration. Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK. What we offer Competitive rates of pay. CPD courses including safeguarding and Team Teach to enhance your professional portfolio. A specialist consultant. A wide range of schools to gain experience. Temporary to permanent, full time and part time positions are available. If you have the experience and skills required for this role, please contact Courtney Shepherd on or send your CV and any training/certificates to APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interview Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Contract Type: Monday-Friday (Full-Time/Part time - 8:30am-3:30pm) -Temporary -Term Time Only Salary: £83-£90 a day Are you a Psychology Graduate looking for experience to become an Educational or Clinical Psychologist? Veritas Education are searching for Psychology Graduates to work in a primary special school in Bradford. In this role you will be supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and complex needs and challenging behaviours. This role will enable you to use your knowledge and experience from your psychology degree and you can put it into practice in the classroom. You will be supporting primary aged students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). Some of the children may experience challenging behaviours. You will be working alongside a team of highly trained specialist staff in a nurturing environment. Role: Assist students in small groups and on a 1-1 basis with their individual and educational tasks. Interact with the children throughout the school day and assist on the playground. Be a fantastic role model and encourage positive behaviour. Be confident with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies. Build positive relationships with students and staff. Have good knowledge of the National Curriculum to support students with their learning. An optimistic outlook and determination to make a difference to children's education. Hard working and flexible to meet the needs of the children. Requirements : 2:2 in a Psychology university degree. Previous experience supporting adults or children with SEN in an educational or care setting is essential. Safeguarding training is essential, this can be offered by veritas. Level 2 Team Teach is desirable, although this training can be offered by Veritas. Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS upon registration. Have proof of eligibility to work in the UK. What we offer Competitive rates of pay. CPD courses including safeguarding and Team Teach to enhance your professional portfolio. A specialist consultant. A wide range of schools to gain experience. Temporary to permanent, full time and part time positions are available. If you have the experience and skills required for this role, please contact Courtney Shepherd on or send your CV and any training/certificates to APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interview Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant People Business Partner to join our fantastic Business Partnering team within our People and Change function, based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate. This role will be supporting the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role As the Assistant People Business Partner, you will provide fundamental provision of support and guidance to the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate. Children, Families and Lifelong Learning is the Council's largest directorate and includes social workers providing statutory services to children, young people and families, as well as the Council's early help provision and education support services, such as educational physiologists. Children, Families and Lifelong Learning have a number of large scale transformation projects and programmes underway and the Assistant People Business Partner role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of these changes. You will also be working with the Business Partners on strategic workforce development and organisational development projects, both service and Council wide, this role essentially acts as an agent of change. You will be regularly liaising with senior managers and partners to understand the business dynamics at a local level and devise and implement creative and practical HR and OD solutions. In this role you'll enable business change through an understanding of culture, capability and structure, whilst identifying and mitigating people and organisational risks. As the Assistant People Business Partner, you will have substantial generalist HR experience working in a large and complex environment and will be able to evidence a strong track record of leading the design and implementation of workforce strategies. You will be driven to deliver high quality outcomes and will model a strong performance culture. You'll be able to demonstrate successful change management experience that meets the needs of the customer and organisation, with a focus on increasing efficiency and better ways of working. Key to this role will also be working with the Business Partners on strategic workforce planning and resourcing, working in partnership with colleagues in OD, Employment Practice, Reward and Policy and Recruitment as well as our Health Partners. You will also interpret and analyse business intelligence relating to the analysis of workforce performance data in order to design potential workforce strategies and inform decision making. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Chartered MCIPD, or working towards, or equivalent experience Solid background in generalist HR, or in-depth experience in a specialist area with a learning towards change management Proven skills in the analysis and interpretation of data, identifying trends and testing solutions, presenting results and putting forward recommendations to support resolutions and decision making Building strong trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels in order to influence management practice and behaviour Strong coaching and mentoring skills and a true collaborator As part of your application, we would like you to answer the following three questions: Can you give us an example of how you have used your interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders? Describe a scenario in which you utilised data to inform a business decision or strategy as a HR professional include the sources you relied on, analysis and insights. Can you give us an example of a large-scale organisational change process that you have supported with as a HR professional? The job advert closes at 23:59 on Monday 6th May 2024 with interviews planned for Thursday 16th May 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant People Business Partner to join our fantastic Business Partnering team within our People and Change function, based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate. This role will be supporting the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) directorate. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role As the Assistant People Business Partner, you will provide fundamental provision of support and guidance to the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate. Children, Families and Lifelong Learning is the Council's largest directorate and includes social workers providing statutory services to children, young people and families, as well as the Council's early help provision and education support services, such as educational physiologists. Children, Families and Lifelong Learning have a number of large scale transformation projects and programmes underway and the Assistant People Business Partner role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of these changes. You will also be working with the Business Partners on strategic workforce development and organisational development projects, both service and Council wide, this role essentially acts as an agent of change. You will be regularly liaising with senior managers and partners to understand the business dynamics at a local level and devise and implement creative and practical HR and OD solutions. In this role you'll enable business change through an understanding of culture, capability and structure, whilst identifying and mitigating people and organisational risks. As the Assistant People Business Partner, you will have substantial generalist HR experience working in a large and complex environment and will be able to evidence a strong track record of leading the design and implementation of workforce strategies. You will be driven to deliver high quality outcomes and will model a strong performance culture. You'll be able to demonstrate successful change management experience that meets the needs of the customer and organisation, with a focus on increasing efficiency and better ways of working. Key to this role will also be working with the Business Partners on strategic workforce planning and resourcing, working in partnership with colleagues in OD, Employment Practice, Reward and Policy and Recruitment as well as our Health Partners. You will also interpret and analyse business intelligence relating to the analysis of workforce performance data in order to design potential workforce strategies and inform decision making. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Chartered MCIPD, or working towards, or equivalent experience Solid background in generalist HR, or in-depth experience in a specialist area with a learning towards change management Proven skills in the analysis and interpretation of data, identifying trends and testing solutions, presenting results and putting forward recommendations to support resolutions and decision making Building strong trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels in order to influence management practice and behaviour Strong coaching and mentoring skills and a true collaborator As part of your application, we would like you to answer the following three questions: Can you give us an example of how you have used your interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders? Describe a scenario in which you utilised data to inform a business decision or strategy as a HR professional include the sources you relied on, analysis and insights. Can you give us an example of a large-scale organisational change process that you have supported with as a HR professional? The job advert closes at 23:59 on Monday 6th May 2024 with interviews planned for Thursday 16th May 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Document Controller 27,000 - 35,000 BCR/JH/11074 Birmingham We are delighted to represent our esteemed client in their search for a Senior Professional responsible for the robust management of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and Document Management Systems. This administrative role is pivotal in supporting project teams and external stakeholders, ensuring the effective distribution, quality assurance, and systematic control of project documentation in alignment with rigorous industry standards. Key Responsibilities: CDE Management and Configuration: Undertake daily operational tasks including file distribution, and document storage and retrieval. Respond promptly to user requests to modify any improperly managed content. Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the primary contact for all queries and requests related to the CDE system. Ensure adherence to project protocols and provide essential training on the system's use. Training and Development: Organize and conduct training sessions for both new and existing users to enhance their understanding of the CDE system. Update and maintain user guides and training materials. Project Support and Development: Assist in project setups within the CDE, support the lead in development initiatives, and contribute to the preparation of bid submissions and proposals. Quality and Standards Compliance: Regularly review and update the CDE protocols and maintain documentation standards to comply with evolving BIM and industry guidelines. Key Criteria: Experience and Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Document Control environment with significant exposure to Information Management. Proficiency in using CDE/EDMS systems like BIM 360 Docs, Dalux, Aconex, Viewpoint/4P, Asite, etc. Professional Skills: Exceptional command of Microsoft Office applications, advanced communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record of managing complex documentation systems. Certifications: Holder of a current Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card - 'White/Yellow' Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) card is preferred. Personal Attributes: Highly organized, detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to work. Capable of quickly adapting to changing environments and a team player with a knack for absorbing complex information efficiently. This role offers a dynamic work environment where professional growth is encouraged and supported. If you are looking to advance your career in administration in a challenging yet rewarding setting, we look forward to your application. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Document Controller 27,000 - 35,000 BCR/JH/11074 Birmingham We are delighted to represent our esteemed client in their search for a Senior Professional responsible for the robust management of Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms and Document Management Systems. This administrative role is pivotal in supporting project teams and external stakeholders, ensuring the effective distribution, quality assurance, and systematic control of project documentation in alignment with rigorous industry standards. Key Responsibilities: CDE Management and Configuration: Undertake daily operational tasks including file distribution, and document storage and retrieval. Respond promptly to user requests to modify any improperly managed content. Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the primary contact for all queries and requests related to the CDE system. Ensure adherence to project protocols and provide essential training on the system's use. Training and Development: Organize and conduct training sessions for both new and existing users to enhance their understanding of the CDE system. Update and maintain user guides and training materials. Project Support and Development: Assist in project setups within the CDE, support the lead in development initiatives, and contribute to the preparation of bid submissions and proposals. Quality and Standards Compliance: Regularly review and update the CDE protocols and maintain documentation standards to comply with evolving BIM and industry guidelines. Key Criteria: Experience and Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Document Control environment with significant exposure to Information Management. Proficiency in using CDE/EDMS systems like BIM 360 Docs, Dalux, Aconex, Viewpoint/4P, Asite, etc. Professional Skills: Exceptional command of Microsoft Office applications, advanced communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record of managing complex documentation systems. Certifications: Holder of a current Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card - 'White/Yellow' Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) card is preferred. Personal Attributes: Highly organized, detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to work. Capable of quickly adapting to changing environments and a team player with a knack for absorbing complex information efficiently. This role offers a dynamic work environment where professional growth is encouraged and supported. If you are looking to advance your career in administration in a challenging yet rewarding setting, we look forward to your application. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Ref: DAC0449 As a Head of Service you will be pivotal in providing leadership, operational management, and professional support to our Operational Teams, including Mental Health, Learning Disability & Autism, Complex Care, and Review Team . Joining our Senior Management Team presents an exciting opportunity amidst a significant initiative of change and transformation. We are seeking a visionary and innovative leader with substantial expertise in applying and executing social work for adults across diverse environments. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible work environment! Enjoy the convenience of remote work combined with access to our centrally located office in Reading. We encourage being present in the office for two days a week, fostering collaboration and connection. The role involves working flexibly in covering across the Directorate and within the service as required, and at any council sites across the Borough to meet the needs of the service. Your role will involve leading the care management teams, ensuring that all team members adopt a strength-based approach and providing support to Team Managers in handling complex cases and CHC applications. Do you have experience in mental health, enabling teams to fulfil our S117 duties, and collaborating with NHS partnerships as part of the MH Community Transformation Programme? You will be leading the following teams: Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism Complex Care Review You'll help us to embed a strength based culture to meet the needs of our residents, and deliver our workforce for the future, championing social work practice across the council, locally and with national partners. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. You will need to have: A degree or equivalent in Social Work or Occupational Therapy. Registration with Social work England/HCPC. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading. Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively. Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential. Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity. Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave. Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay. A wide range of flexible working opportunities. Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS). On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted. Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work. Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax. Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement. If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Sunny Mehmi (Assistant Director - Operations) on Closing date: Sunday 21 April 2024. Interview date: To be confirmed. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Ref: DAC0449 As a Head of Service you will be pivotal in providing leadership, operational management, and professional support to our Operational Teams, including Mental Health, Learning Disability & Autism, Complex Care, and Review Team . Joining our Senior Management Team presents an exciting opportunity amidst a significant initiative of change and transformation. We are seeking a visionary and innovative leader with substantial expertise in applying and executing social work for adults across diverse environments. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: Experience the best of both worlds with our flexible work environment! Enjoy the convenience of remote work combined with access to our centrally located office in Reading. We encourage being present in the office for two days a week, fostering collaboration and connection. The role involves working flexibly in covering across the Directorate and within the service as required, and at any council sites across the Borough to meet the needs of the service. Your role will involve leading the care management teams, ensuring that all team members adopt a strength-based approach and providing support to Team Managers in handling complex cases and CHC applications. Do you have experience in mental health, enabling teams to fulfil our S117 duties, and collaborating with NHS partnerships as part of the MH Community Transformation Programme? You will be leading the following teams: Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism Complex Care Review You'll help us to embed a strength based culture to meet the needs of our residents, and deliver our workforce for the future, championing social work practice across the council, locally and with national partners. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. You will need to have: A degree or equivalent in Social Work or Occupational Therapy. Registration with Social work England/HCPC. We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading. Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively. Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential. Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity. Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave. Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay. A wide range of flexible working opportunities. Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS). On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted. Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work. Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax. Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement. If you would like to find out more about this role please contact Sunny Mehmi (Assistant Director - Operations) on Closing date: Sunday 21 April 2024. Interview date: To be confirmed. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
PLUS is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to progress their career into a junior management role supporting a registered service manager to meet the challenges of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health conditions at one of the following, supported living or registered service You will support the line manager of the service with the day to day service provision to meet service users' aspirations. Your role will be to guide and assist support worker staff and be responsible for the day to day provision of the service as directed by the Registered Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take the first steps on a career path for those staff who aspire to be future managers. You would be required to ensure the smooth running of the services within the legal requirements of CQC and any commissioner requirements. You will also attend care/support planning and review meetings and liaise with health and social care professionals involved in service users' care as well as supporting service users in the same way as other support staff across the full range of duties. This is a full-time post, so applicants must be prepared to work the full range of shifts including weekends, sleep-in, waking nights etc. It is essential that you have experience with working with people with complex health conditions, including Peg feeding, epilepsy and sensory impairment. You must be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and supporting service users who may be physically dependent. You will need a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience in a social care setting and a hold a Diploma in Adult Social Care level 3 or above, or be willing to work towards one. Salary - £27,269 Benefits include: Holidays: 33 days holiday leavePension contribution schemeCompany employee assistance programmeFully funded training and development opportunities
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
PLUS is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to progress their career into a junior management role supporting a registered service manager to meet the challenges of supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex health conditions at one of the following, supported living or registered service You will support the line manager of the service with the day to day service provision to meet service users' aspirations. Your role will be to guide and assist support worker staff and be responsible for the day to day provision of the service as directed by the Registered Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take the first steps on a career path for those staff who aspire to be future managers. You would be required to ensure the smooth running of the services within the legal requirements of CQC and any commissioner requirements. You will also attend care/support planning and review meetings and liaise with health and social care professionals involved in service users' care as well as supporting service users in the same way as other support staff across the full range of duties. This is a full-time post, so applicants must be prepared to work the full range of shifts including weekends, sleep-in, waking nights etc. It is essential that you have experience with working with people with complex health conditions, including Peg feeding, epilepsy and sensory impairment. You must be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and supporting service users who may be physically dependent. You will need a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience in a social care setting and a hold a Diploma in Adult Social Care level 3 or above, or be willing to work towards one. Salary - £27,269 Benefits include: Holidays: 33 days holiday leavePension contribution schemeCompany employee assistance programmeFully funded training and development opportunities
Executive Admin Assistant 190 per day Temporary - 3 months - Office Based London - City Is this your ideal role? Are you eager for a fresh and dynamic opportunity as an Executive Admin Assistant within the Financial Services sector, situated in the heart of London? Our client is actively seeking a motivated and meticulously organised individual to provide temporary support to a team of professionals. We seek proactive candidates with prior experience in a similar setting. What you'll be responsible for: As an Executive Admin Assistant, your role encompasses various tasks, such as Diary Management, liaising with internal and external clients, organising meetings, coordinating complex travel arrangements, and fulfilling general administrative duties as needed. What you will need: We are seeking a dynamic candidate with strong interpersonal skills to manage client relationships in the City. They should thrive in a pressured environment, be flexible in their approach, and exhibit a positive attitude with strong attention to detail. Additionally, they should be team-oriented, solution-focused, and capable of leading by example. If you are a proactive and a highly organised individual with a passion for delivering exceptional Executive Administrative Assistance I would like to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting new career in the heart of the City. Apply now for consideration.
Apr 18, 2024
Seasonal
Executive Admin Assistant 190 per day Temporary - 3 months - Office Based London - City Is this your ideal role? Are you eager for a fresh and dynamic opportunity as an Executive Admin Assistant within the Financial Services sector, situated in the heart of London? Our client is actively seeking a motivated and meticulously organised individual to provide temporary support to a team of professionals. We seek proactive candidates with prior experience in a similar setting. What you'll be responsible for: As an Executive Admin Assistant, your role encompasses various tasks, such as Diary Management, liaising with internal and external clients, organising meetings, coordinating complex travel arrangements, and fulfilling general administrative duties as needed. What you will need: We are seeking a dynamic candidate with strong interpersonal skills to manage client relationships in the City. They should thrive in a pressured environment, be flexible in their approach, and exhibit a positive attitude with strong attention to detail. Additionally, they should be team-oriented, solution-focused, and capable of leading by example. If you are a proactive and a highly organised individual with a passion for delivering exceptional Executive Administrative Assistance I would like to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting new career in the heart of the City. Apply now for consideration.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Customer Service (Aviation) 25,000 - 30,000 + Monday - Friday + Brilliant Training Opportunities + Progression Available + Company Bonus Gloucester Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual with a background in customer service looking to jump into a position where your brilliant customer service techniques combined with the outstanding training that the company will provide, will make you a force to be reckoned with? On offer is the opportunity to join a small yet very successful company who provide a comprehensive Spares & Logistics support service to both Civil & Military operators, operating both Fixed & Rotary Wing Platforms. The company started up over 25 years ago and are looking for an extra pair of hands to join the team of experts, ensuring their excellent reputation is upheld whilst workload is increasing. In this role you will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, formulating quotations, processing orders and coordinating dispatches. You will be using your exceptional customer service skills to ensure the customer journey is smooth each time. This role would suit an enthusiastic and 'can-do' individual looking to take the next step in their customer service career. The role: Dealing with incoming customer enquiries whilst managing current orders, providing a premium customer service approach to ensure each clients journey is flawless Ensuring accurate quotes are provided to the clients efficiently and consulting with customers and suppliers when more complex orders come in Monitoring all inboxes and phone lines daily to maximize the companies business opportunities The person: Customer Service background essential Key Words: Aviation, Customer Services, Sales Assistant, Helicopter, Plane, Gloucester Reference: BBBH12687 Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Customer Service (Aviation) 25,000 - 30,000 + Monday - Friday + Brilliant Training Opportunities + Progression Available + Company Bonus Gloucester Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual with a background in customer service looking to jump into a position where your brilliant customer service techniques combined with the outstanding training that the company will provide, will make you a force to be reckoned with? On offer is the opportunity to join a small yet very successful company who provide a comprehensive Spares & Logistics support service to both Civil & Military operators, operating both Fixed & Rotary Wing Platforms. The company started up over 25 years ago and are looking for an extra pair of hands to join the team of experts, ensuring their excellent reputation is upheld whilst workload is increasing. In this role you will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, formulating quotations, processing orders and coordinating dispatches. You will be using your exceptional customer service skills to ensure the customer journey is smooth each time. This role would suit an enthusiastic and 'can-do' individual looking to take the next step in their customer service career. The role: Dealing with incoming customer enquiries whilst managing current orders, providing a premium customer service approach to ensure each clients journey is flawless Ensuring accurate quotes are provided to the clients efficiently and consulting with customers and suppliers when more complex orders come in Monitoring all inboxes and phone lines daily to maximize the companies business opportunities The person: Customer Service background essential Key Words: Aviation, Customer Services, Sales Assistant, Helicopter, Plane, Gloucester Reference: BBBH12687 Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join ! "I enjoy working at New Barn School, no two days are the same and every day is rewarding. The staff team are fantastic and always support each other, Staff are always pushed to their potential and given opportunities to progress their career further. Watching the pupils progress both academically, socially an emotionally makes this job - not just a job but a vocation" - Teaching Assistant at New Barn School If you, like our Teaching Assistant above, want to work in a passionate, creative and inspiring workplace, then we have the job for you. New Barn School are going through an exciting period of growth and are looking for Teaching Assistants to join their team. Are you a Secondary Teaching Assistant looking to work in a rewarding environment, one that you can truly make a difference? Salary: £20,087.84 per annum Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday plus £1000 Welcome Bonus. £500 paid once you start employment and £500 after successful completion of final probation - there has never been a better time to join us' T&C's apply! New Barn is an Ofsted 'Good' rated School. It offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 - 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love using outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The school is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. Our services offer a stage, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential. The opportunity Enjoy a rewarding education career as a Secondary Teaching Assistant and have a real impact on Pupil's lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than they ever expected. As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys. You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world. Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme We can offer support with your travel to work if you require it Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Assistant You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join ! "I enjoy working at New Barn School, no two days are the same and every day is rewarding. The staff team are fantastic and always support each other, Staff are always pushed to their potential and given opportunities to progress their career further. Watching the pupils progress both academically, socially an emotionally makes this job - not just a job but a vocation" - Teaching Assistant at New Barn School If you, like our Teaching Assistant above, want to work in a passionate, creative and inspiring workplace, then we have the job for you. New Barn School are going through an exciting period of growth and are looking for Teaching Assistants to join their team. Are you a Secondary Teaching Assistant looking to work in a rewarding environment, one that you can truly make a difference? Salary: £20,087.84 per annum Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday plus £1000 Welcome Bonus. £500 paid once you start employment and £500 after successful completion of final probation - there has never been a better time to join us' T&C's apply! New Barn is an Ofsted 'Good' rated School. It offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum to boys and girls, aged 6 - 19 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health complexities. New Barn School takes full advantage of its beautiful settings and fosters a love using outdoor curriculum including forest school, farm experiences and horse riding. The school is within a commutable distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke and Reading and other surrounding towns and villages. Our services offer a stage, secure and supportive environment, in which the pupils and young people we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential. The opportunity Enjoy a rewarding education career as a Secondary Teaching Assistant and have a real impact on Pupil's lives. Join an amazing team making our schools and classrooms supportive, enriching places where vulnerable pupils and young people achieve far more than they ever expected. As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils and young people we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Each individual has so much potential, and they will rely on you to guide their learning journeys. You will help prepare learning materials and run classroom activities, with plenty of hands-on experience and some supervision too. You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world. Supporting pupils with complex Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs is important and rewarding work, and you will benefit from the tremendous support offered by our hugely experienced teams. As you help our pupils and young people achieve real and significant progress, you will enjoy having a direct, positive impact on their developing lives. Why join Acorn Education? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme We can offer support with your travel to work if you require it Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Assistant You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
Housing Support Assistant Haringey and Brixton, London (with travel to other locations as required) About Us Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated. Our ReConnect+ project provides supported accommodation for women leaving prison, dealing with substance misuse and with complex needs, many of whom have experienced trauma and abuse in their early lives. We are currently seeking a Housing Support Assistant to join our ReConnect+ team on a permanent, part-time basis, working 28 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £26,250 per annum pro rata - Attractive pension scheme - Perkbox - Buying and selling annual leave - Healthshield - Season Ticket loan - Subsidised gym membership - Course Funding This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate individual with a background in the customer service and not-for-profit sectors to join our committed organisation. You ll have the chance to play a critical support role and impact thousands of lives, becoming part of a movement dedicated to creating better futures for women in need. What s more, we offer you plenty of chances for professional growth, learning and development, as well as a passionate team of talented people to join who will support you as you need it. So, if you want to step into a role where every task you undertake will be contributing to the wellbeing and empowerment of women in need, then apply today. The Role As a Housing Support Assistant, you will deliver exceptional support to our ReConnect+ project team. Specifically, you will support our Customer, Housing, IT and Finance teams, delivering housing support services to the project team and high standards of customer care to all project service users. Additionally, you will: - Report maintenance issues for service users and at our locations - Help conduct H&S and property checks - Field inbound calls and manage the mail - Maintain office supplies - Assist the team in providing statistical data - Liaise with HR regarding personnel matters About You To be considered as a Housing Support Assistant, you will need: - Customer service experience - Experience developing administration systems - Experience working for a non-profit organisation - An understanding of the risk associated with Lone working - A good understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries - Excellent admin skills including an understanding of finance matters and report writing Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women s EPIC values. Other organisations might call this role Service Assistant, Housing Services Assistant, Charity Services Assistant, Housing Services Administrator, Housing Support Administrator, Customer Service Assistant, Administration Assistant, Team Administrator, or Administrator. Webrecruit and Housing for Women are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you re looking for a meaningful opportunity as a Housing Support Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Housing Support Assistant Haringey and Brixton, London (with travel to other locations as required) About Us Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated. Our ReConnect+ project provides supported accommodation for women leaving prison, dealing with substance misuse and with complex needs, many of whom have experienced trauma and abuse in their early lives. We are currently seeking a Housing Support Assistant to join our ReConnect+ team on a permanent, part-time basis, working 28 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £26,250 per annum pro rata - Attractive pension scheme - Perkbox - Buying and selling annual leave - Healthshield - Season Ticket loan - Subsidised gym membership - Course Funding This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate individual with a background in the customer service and not-for-profit sectors to join our committed organisation. You ll have the chance to play a critical support role and impact thousands of lives, becoming part of a movement dedicated to creating better futures for women in need. What s more, we offer you plenty of chances for professional growth, learning and development, as well as a passionate team of talented people to join who will support you as you need it. So, if you want to step into a role where every task you undertake will be contributing to the wellbeing and empowerment of women in need, then apply today. The Role As a Housing Support Assistant, you will deliver exceptional support to our ReConnect+ project team. Specifically, you will support our Customer, Housing, IT and Finance teams, delivering housing support services to the project team and high standards of customer care to all project service users. Additionally, you will: - Report maintenance issues for service users and at our locations - Help conduct H&S and property checks - Field inbound calls and manage the mail - Maintain office supplies - Assist the team in providing statistical data - Liaise with HR regarding personnel matters About You To be considered as a Housing Support Assistant, you will need: - Customer service experience - Experience developing administration systems - Experience working for a non-profit organisation - An understanding of the risk associated with Lone working - A good understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries - Excellent admin skills including an understanding of finance matters and report writing Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women s EPIC values. Other organisations might call this role Service Assistant, Housing Services Assistant, Charity Services Assistant, Housing Services Administrator, Housing Support Administrator, Customer Service Assistant, Administration Assistant, Team Administrator, or Administrator. Webrecruit and Housing for Women are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you re looking for a meaningful opportunity as a Housing Support Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Your new company A growing non-profit organisation based 20 minutes outside the city centre are seeking an enthusiastic and established Executive Assistant to support their Chief Exec and members of their senior leadership team. Servicing the local community and providing critical support, this is a truly exciting time to join an organisation that is going through transformation, growth and is fundamentally committed to implementing real change to its customers! Your new role Working closely with the Chief Executive plus providing support to 2 Executive Directors, your role will consist of complex diary management, being a point of contact for external enquiries directed to the Chief Exec, general 1-2-1 administrative support, as well as monitoring busy inboxes. Due to ongoing organisational change, you will be servicing multidisciplinary meetings which incorporate external shareholders inclusive of coordination, agenda and meeting pack distribution, minute-taking and action log distribution. You will take ownership of correspondence, preparation of board reports, as well as financial administration for director expenditure. Moreover, you will be the friendly and welcoming initial point of contact internally for the CEO, and senior leadership team! What you'll need to succeed This busy and exciting role will suit an enthusiastic and engaging character that thrives in busy environments! You will be comfortable managing your own workload whilst addressing conflicting priorities that have internal and external influences. You will be meticulously organised and pride yourself on your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Initiative is key for this post; you will be anticipating needs in advance and ensure all correspondence is readily available for the days ahead. You will be used to working to deadlines and be available with immediate notice or at short notice for this post. Used to working with senior leadership, you will be confident in managing upwards where necessary, and be an expert in your field. Your IT skills will be of a good standard, and you will have an excellent eye for detail to enable you to proofread effectively! In order to service committees and boards, you will have a flexible attitude to working patterns and understand at some points in the month, your hours may be slightly different. What you'll get in return You will be working with an organisation that is going through an exciting, transformative time! Your working hours will be 35 hours per week, traditionally working 9am - 5pm, with some flexibility for committees. You will have 28 days of annual leave, plus the 8 bank holidays PLUS an extra 3 days over Christmas! This then increases with service. You will have access to enhanced pension, maternity and sick pay schemes, as well as dependency leave. Long service awards, annual salary reviews, excellent on-site facilities, and a salary of £33,500 which can be negotiable on experience. This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated EA to thrive! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Your new company A growing non-profit organisation based 20 minutes outside the city centre are seeking an enthusiastic and established Executive Assistant to support their Chief Exec and members of their senior leadership team. Servicing the local community and providing critical support, this is a truly exciting time to join an organisation that is going through transformation, growth and is fundamentally committed to implementing real change to its customers! Your new role Working closely with the Chief Executive plus providing support to 2 Executive Directors, your role will consist of complex diary management, being a point of contact for external enquiries directed to the Chief Exec, general 1-2-1 administrative support, as well as monitoring busy inboxes. Due to ongoing organisational change, you will be servicing multidisciplinary meetings which incorporate external shareholders inclusive of coordination, agenda and meeting pack distribution, minute-taking and action log distribution. You will take ownership of correspondence, preparation of board reports, as well as financial administration for director expenditure. Moreover, you will be the friendly and welcoming initial point of contact internally for the CEO, and senior leadership team! What you'll need to succeed This busy and exciting role will suit an enthusiastic and engaging character that thrives in busy environments! You will be comfortable managing your own workload whilst addressing conflicting priorities that have internal and external influences. You will be meticulously organised and pride yourself on your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Initiative is key for this post; you will be anticipating needs in advance and ensure all correspondence is readily available for the days ahead. You will be used to working to deadlines and be available with immediate notice or at short notice for this post. Used to working with senior leadership, you will be confident in managing upwards where necessary, and be an expert in your field. Your IT skills will be of a good standard, and you will have an excellent eye for detail to enable you to proofread effectively! In order to service committees and boards, you will have a flexible attitude to working patterns and understand at some points in the month, your hours may be slightly different. What you'll get in return You will be working with an organisation that is going through an exciting, transformative time! Your working hours will be 35 hours per week, traditionally working 9am - 5pm, with some flexibility for committees. You will have 28 days of annual leave, plus the 8 bank holidays PLUS an extra 3 days over Christmas! This then increases with service. You will have access to enhanced pension, maternity and sick pay schemes, as well as dependency leave. Long service awards, annual salary reviews, excellent on-site facilities, and a salary of £33,500 which can be negotiable on experience. This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated EA to thrive! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Financial Services Disputes & Investigations (FSDI) - Associate / Senior Associates Bristol - Tier 1 Rated Law Firm Yolk Recruitment is working with one of Bristol's top firms who sit comfortably in the UK's Top 100 offering excellent career prospects to driven and determined lawyers. This firm with a long-established presence in Bristol and renowned nationwide for its expertise prides itself on their client relationships. With one of the largest dedicated FSDI practices in the UK, this firm acts for a range of financial institutions including national and international banks providing commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes. This firm are experts in the field of contentious issues associated with commercial, business and consumer finance including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management and ADR. This is what you'll be doing As an Associate in the Financial Services Litigation team you will be responsible for: Managing a varied case load working with lending clients and borrowers. Providing advice on complex secured recoveries, litigation, negligence and fraud claims, fixed charge receiverships and title rectification. Mediate cases against other litigation firms utilising your negotiation skills. Assisting Partners and Legal Directors. Collaborating with team members at all levels including Legal Assistants delegating tasks where appropriate and supporting the development of others with your supervision skills. This is what you will bring to the team The role is suitable for Qualified Lawyers who have up to 3 years PQE. Essential to the role is a background in commercial litigation. If you have practical experience or if you completed a Commercial Litigation seat in your training contract this could be the perfect role for you. Ideally you will have Financial Services Litigation experience but this is not essential to the role. Applications from Lawyers with a background in Property Litigation would also be welcome. Commercial awareness is essential to the role, staying abreast of latest developments, along with a passion for business development. You will have an analytical mind and can demonstrate exceptional communication and organisational skills. It is crucial that you can demonstrate your ability to manage workloads and deadlines. The role will require supporting senior fee earners as well assisting junior team members and therefore being a team player is vital to the role. This firm counts a variety of household financial services businesses amongst its clientele and therefore an interest and enthusiasm in all areas of financial services disputes and investigations practice is required. This is what you'll get in return There are significant benefits in return notably:- Competitive salary with an annual pay review Extensive benefits package 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days based upon length of service Private medical insurance Flexible working tailored to your needs Are you interested in this position? If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Financial Services Disputes & Investigations (FSDI) - Associate / Senior Associates Bristol - Tier 1 Rated Law Firm Yolk Recruitment is working with one of Bristol's top firms who sit comfortably in the UK's Top 100 offering excellent career prospects to driven and determined lawyers. This firm with a long-established presence in Bristol and renowned nationwide for its expertise prides itself on their client relationships. With one of the largest dedicated FSDI practices in the UK, this firm acts for a range of financial institutions including national and international banks providing commercial and practical advice to resolve disputes. This firm are experts in the field of contentious issues associated with commercial, business and consumer finance including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management and ADR. This is what you'll be doing As an Associate in the Financial Services Litigation team you will be responsible for: Managing a varied case load working with lending clients and borrowers. Providing advice on complex secured recoveries, litigation, negligence and fraud claims, fixed charge receiverships and title rectification. Mediate cases against other litigation firms utilising your negotiation skills. Assisting Partners and Legal Directors. Collaborating with team members at all levels including Legal Assistants delegating tasks where appropriate and supporting the development of others with your supervision skills. This is what you will bring to the team The role is suitable for Qualified Lawyers who have up to 3 years PQE. Essential to the role is a background in commercial litigation. If you have practical experience or if you completed a Commercial Litigation seat in your training contract this could be the perfect role for you. Ideally you will have Financial Services Litigation experience but this is not essential to the role. Applications from Lawyers with a background in Property Litigation would also be welcome. Commercial awareness is essential to the role, staying abreast of latest developments, along with a passion for business development. You will have an analytical mind and can demonstrate exceptional communication and organisational skills. It is crucial that you can demonstrate your ability to manage workloads and deadlines. The role will require supporting senior fee earners as well assisting junior team members and therefore being a team player is vital to the role. This firm counts a variety of household financial services businesses amongst its clientele and therefore an interest and enthusiasm in all areas of financial services disputes and investigations practice is required. This is what you'll get in return There are significant benefits in return notably:- Competitive salary with an annual pay review Extensive benefits package 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days based upon length of service Private medical insurance Flexible working tailored to your needs Are you interested in this position? If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Chadwick Lodge in Milton Keynes. This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to become involved in a pilot service implementing Trauma Informed Care and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) with women who have complex needs and require help to manage their internal processes in a safer way. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of CFT in a female forensic service, and if successful, duplicate the service in other environments requiring an effective evolutionary, bio-psycho-social and trauma informed therapeutic approach. There will be significant opportunity to engage in Research, and Chadwick lodge has links to both Birmingham and Nottingham Universities. You will be a qualified HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist within our well-established 39 bed female forensic service, which encompasses medium and low secure care. You will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive team of qualified, 'in training' and Assistant Psychologists, each of whom have training within a variety of different psychological frameworks. You will have ideally, at least 2 years post qualification experience of supervising others and working with forensic clients. It is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to step up to a more senior level and has an interest in helping to develop the CFT pathway. Ideally you will have training in CFT, however full training to advanced practitioner level will be provided if not. Other treatment models are also utilised within the service which support the service users towards recovery (i.e. CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, DBT and EMDR). This is an on-site position, and full-time hours (37.5 per week) are preferable, although part-time hours or some flexible working arrangements will be considered. As a Psychologist you will be: Holding a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual and group psychological assessment and intervention and developing formulations. Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service. Attending relevant meetings to contribute to clinical care and service user progressions, including liaison with external professionals (including commissioners and CMHTs) as part of the MDT / CPA process. Taking a lead in collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients, supporting input from other members of the MDT. Facilitating reflective practice sessions for ward teams, and debrief sessions where required. Supervising junior members of the department, including Psychologists in Training and Assistant Psychologists. Maintaining highest standards of clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection. To be successful in this role, you'll need: If you are a Forensic Psychologist in Training looking for an opportunity of this nature and would like to have a conversation then please apply and we can arrange for you to discuss with the Principal Forensic Psychologist. Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a forensic/clinical setting Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits Have previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working: Location: Chadwick Drive (off Saxon Street), Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LS You will be working at Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View, a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour. The service offer a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, involving service users at every stage. The hospital's consultant-led multidisciplinary team has a wealth of clinical and research experience in forensic psychiatry. All programmes are designed to reduce the risk of re-offending and to maximise the potential and enhance the quality of life of each service users. Chadwick Lodge secure services care for service users with complex and enduring mental illness who need to achieve stability in order to benefit from multidisciplinary interventions, helping them move on to community settings whenever possible. What you will get: Annual salary of £51,000-58,000 DoE The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. <
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Chadwick Lodge in Milton Keynes. This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to become involved in a pilot service implementing Trauma Informed Care and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) with women who have complex needs and require help to manage their internal processes in a safer way. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of CFT in a female forensic service, and if successful, duplicate the service in other environments requiring an effective evolutionary, bio-psycho-social and trauma informed therapeutic approach. There will be significant opportunity to engage in Research, and Chadwick lodge has links to both Birmingham and Nottingham Universities. You will be a qualified HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist within our well-established 39 bed female forensic service, which encompasses medium and low secure care. You will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive team of qualified, 'in training' and Assistant Psychologists, each of whom have training within a variety of different psychological frameworks. You will have ideally, at least 2 years post qualification experience of supervising others and working with forensic clients. It is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to step up to a more senior level and has an interest in helping to develop the CFT pathway. Ideally you will have training in CFT, however full training to advanced practitioner level will be provided if not. Other treatment models are also utilised within the service which support the service users towards recovery (i.e. CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, DBT and EMDR). This is an on-site position, and full-time hours (37.5 per week) are preferable, although part-time hours or some flexible working arrangements will be considered. As a Psychologist you will be: Holding a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual and group psychological assessment and intervention and developing formulations. Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service. Attending relevant meetings to contribute to clinical care and service user progressions, including liaison with external professionals (including commissioners and CMHTs) as part of the MDT / CPA process. Taking a lead in collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients, supporting input from other members of the MDT. Facilitating reflective practice sessions for ward teams, and debrief sessions where required. Supervising junior members of the department, including Psychologists in Training and Assistant Psychologists. Maintaining highest standards of clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection. To be successful in this role, you'll need: If you are a Forensic Psychologist in Training looking for an opportunity of this nature and would like to have a conversation then please apply and we can arrange for you to discuss with the Principal Forensic Psychologist. Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a forensic/clinical setting Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits Have previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working: Location: Chadwick Drive (off Saxon Street), Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LS You will be working at Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View, a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour. The service offer a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, involving service users at every stage. The hospital's consultant-led multidisciplinary team has a wealth of clinical and research experience in forensic psychiatry. All programmes are designed to reduce the risk of re-offending and to maximise the potential and enhance the quality of life of each service users. Chadwick Lodge secure services care for service users with complex and enduring mental illness who need to achieve stability in order to benefit from multidisciplinary interventions, helping them move on to community settings whenever possible. What you will get: Annual salary of £51,000-58,000 DoE The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. <
assistant general manager full time at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life we're looking for an assistant general manager to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment the role as an assistant general manager you'll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team, supporting the general manager in leading the restaurant in the wagamama way. you'll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you'll inspire + motivate them to provide exceptional service to our guests whilst always striving to exceed expectations. you'll have a real passion for people, food + hospitality and you'll be driven to make positive change perks + quirks a brilliant salary, £3000 bonus opportunity per year + £140 per week average tips pension scheme + 28 days holiday dedicated 6-week training programme £14 - £25 of free wagamama food allowance on every shift 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends internal progression opportunities if you're aspiring to become a general manager in the near future kintsugi wellness access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure family friendly policy any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay financial wellbeing support access to loans repaid through your salary for those 'strapped for cash' moments in life what we look for an experienced hospitality manager that is able to lead a restaurant team with positive behaviour + actions, driving performance in a fast paced, complex environment a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported experienced in understanding the financial performance of a restaurant and identifying opportunities ability to manage a restaurant and labour budget a passionate leader with experience of managing your teams performance and development an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions the wagamama way kaizen , meaning 'good change', is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh . committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference . appreciating personality over perfection . welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different be you, be wagamama wagamama is proudly part of disability confident 100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on front of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 29/05/23 + 02/07/23 . actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
assistant general manager full time at wagamama, we're an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life we're looking for an assistant general manager to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment the role as an assistant general manager you'll be an integral part of the restaurant leadership team, supporting the general manager in leading the restaurant in the wagamama way. you'll live + breath our people promise, values and embody core leadership behaviours. you'll inspire + motivate them to provide exceptional service to our guests whilst always striving to exceed expectations. you'll have a real passion for people, food + hospitality and you'll be driven to make positive change perks + quirks a brilliant salary, £3000 bonus opportunity per year + £140 per week average tips pension scheme + 28 days holiday dedicated 6-week training programme £14 - £25 of free wagamama food allowance on every shift 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends internal progression opportunities if you're aspiring to become a general manager in the near future kintsugi wellness access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure family friendly policy any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay financial wellbeing support access to loans repaid through your salary for those 'strapped for cash' moments in life what we look for an experienced hospitality manager that is able to lead a restaurant team with positive behaviour + actions, driving performance in a fast paced, complex environment a strong communicator that has real conversations with consideration + care, ensuring your team feel heard + supported experienced in understanding the financial performance of a restaurant and identifying opportunities ability to manage a restaurant and labour budget a passionate leader with experience of managing your teams performance and development an individual who leads to inspire and engage their team to nourish + flourish in their role and career a forward-thinking problem solver, able to think on your feet and make quick decisions the wagamama way kaizen , meaning 'good change', is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh . committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet three whole decades of acting different, we don't conform, we celebrate difference . appreciating personality over perfection . welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different be you, be wagamama wagamama is proudly part of disability confident 100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on front of house management positions across all our uk restaurants between 29/05/23 + 02/07/23 . actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way
Care Assistant Your new company: We are looking for flexible, motivated, and outgoing care assistants to provide care to those with learning disabilities in the Port Talbot area. We want to ensure that the residents receive the highest quality care and get the quality of life they deserve. It is important to us that we build and maintain trust with the people we support, whilst promoting their rights, interests, and dignity. Your new role: The role of Care assistant will consist of supporting with the delivery of care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will be involved in the everyday routines of the patients, ensuring the psychological needs of each individual are met. This will include taking the patients out into the community to complete activities such as bowling, cinema trips or eating out, allowing you to build strong relationships and self-esteem. We operate on a flexible rota, with scope to do both short and long days. However, flexibility is essential to deliver services over the full range of hours. This includes days, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and wakeful nights. What you will need to succeed: To succeed as a care assistant, previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is preferred but not essential. You must also be committed to under-taking all pre-employment training and have a desire to further your career by gaining further qualifications, including QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care, and all other relevant qualifications. It is important that you work effectively within the team to provide the best service we can to the people we support. Driving is essential for this role. What you will get in return: Weekly pay An internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/ additional charges A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system. Career progression Referral bonuses Free training Free DBS Flexible working Holiday pay What you need to do now If you think the role of support worker suits your experiences and personality, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role! #
Apr 18, 2024
Seasonal
Care Assistant Your new company: We are looking for flexible, motivated, and outgoing care assistants to provide care to those with learning disabilities in the Port Talbot area. We want to ensure that the residents receive the highest quality care and get the quality of life they deserve. It is important to us that we build and maintain trust with the people we support, whilst promoting their rights, interests, and dignity. Your new role: The role of Care assistant will consist of supporting with the delivery of care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will be involved in the everyday routines of the patients, ensuring the psychological needs of each individual are met. This will include taking the patients out into the community to complete activities such as bowling, cinema trips or eating out, allowing you to build strong relationships and self-esteem. We operate on a flexible rota, with scope to do both short and long days. However, flexibility is essential to deliver services over the full range of hours. This includes days, nights, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and wakeful nights. What you will need to succeed: To succeed as a care assistant, previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is preferred but not essential. You must also be committed to under-taking all pre-employment training and have a desire to further your career by gaining further qualifications, including QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care, and all other relevant qualifications. It is important that you work effectively within the team to provide the best service we can to the people we support. Driving is essential for this role. What you will get in return: Weekly pay An internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/ additional charges A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system. Career progression Referral bonuses Free training Free DBS Flexible working Holiday pay What you need to do now If you think the role of support worker suits your experiences and personality, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role! #
Quantum Advisory have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant to join their team. Location: Cardiff, CF3 0LW (Hybrid Working) Salary: £28K 35K PA (Dependant on qualifications and experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Close Date: 10th May 2024 About Us: At Quantum Advisory, we re committed to delivering high-quality services while ensuring value for our clients. With offices in Amersham, Birmingham, Cardiff, and London, our team consists of Partners who have previously led actuarial and employee benefit consulting teams at major firms. Additionally, we have welcomed senior appointments from other industry leaders, enhancing our expertise across all locations. With a first-class pedigree and extensive experience, there's little in the realm of pensions work that we haven't undertaken. By investing in talented individuals, robust systems, and fostering proactive solution-based thinking, we aim to provide a premium service to our clients. Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant The Role: Quantum Advisory is looking for a graduate to join our actuarial team as an Assistant Consultant. This exciting role provides an opportunity to begin your career as an actuary. Using financial and statistical techniques, actuaries help solve business problems by looking at future events, the likelihood of them happening, when they might happen and how much money businesses will need to be put aside to cover costs should they happen. As part of the actuarial team you will work on our growing client base to deliver services to pension scheme trustees and sponsoring employers, with a view to you taking increasing responsibility for tasks under the mentoring of more senior members of the team. Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant Key Responsibilities: In this broad role, your responsibilities will include completing mathematical calculations such as individual member calculations, actuarial valuations for pension schemes and company accounting disclosures, as well as assisting with the drafting of actuarial documents and other communications. In addition, you will have opportunities to develop your consulting skills through involvement in helping to deliver pensions consultancy services to our clients. This element of the role will include drafting trustee reports, member benefit communications and member newsletters, as well as helping our administration teams with complex member cases. Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant You: - Graduate in a numerate subject - Willingness to study towards relevant professional exams - Strong mathematical ability - Excellent organisational skills - Attention to detail - Aptitude for exceeding expectations - Exceptional communication skills - Team player Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant Benefits: - Join a close-knit team of skilled, experienced, and passionate professionals - Friendly work environment - Flexible working hours - 24 days of holiday per year with holiday trading option - Volunteering leave - Flexible benefits tailored to personal circumstances - DC pension scheme - Discretionary annual bonus - Structured study and training plan - Opportunities for skill and career development To submit your application for this exciting Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant opportunity, please click Apply now. Please note the closing date for applications is the 10th of May 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Quantum Advisory have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant to join their team. Location: Cardiff, CF3 0LW (Hybrid Working) Salary: £28K 35K PA (Dependant on qualifications and experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Close Date: 10th May 2024 About Us: At Quantum Advisory, we re committed to delivering high-quality services while ensuring value for our clients. With offices in Amersham, Birmingham, Cardiff, and London, our team consists of Partners who have previously led actuarial and employee benefit consulting teams at major firms. Additionally, we have welcomed senior appointments from other industry leaders, enhancing our expertise across all locations. With a first-class pedigree and extensive experience, there's little in the realm of pensions work that we haven't undertaken. By investing in talented individuals, robust systems, and fostering proactive solution-based thinking, we aim to provide a premium service to our clients. Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant The Role: Quantum Advisory is looking for a graduate to join our actuarial team as an Assistant Consultant. This exciting role provides an opportunity to begin your career as an actuary. Using financial and statistical techniques, actuaries help solve business problems by looking at future events, the likelihood of them happening, when they might happen and how much money businesses will need to be put aside to cover costs should they happen. As part of the actuarial team you will work on our growing client base to deliver services to pension scheme trustees and sponsoring employers, with a view to you taking increasing responsibility for tasks under the mentoring of more senior members of the team. Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant Key Responsibilities: In this broad role, your responsibilities will include completing mathematical calculations such as individual member calculations, actuarial valuations for pension schemes and company accounting disclosures, as well as assisting with the drafting of actuarial documents and other communications. In addition, you will have opportunities to develop your consulting skills through involvement in helping to deliver pensions consultancy services to our clients. This element of the role will include drafting trustee reports, member benefit communications and member newsletters, as well as helping our administration teams with complex member cases. Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant You: - Graduate in a numerate subject - Willingness to study towards relevant professional exams - Strong mathematical ability - Excellent organisational skills - Attention to detail - Aptitude for exceeding expectations - Exceptional communication skills - Team player Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant Benefits: - Join a close-knit team of skilled, experienced, and passionate professionals - Friendly work environment - Flexible working hours - 24 days of holiday per year with holiday trading option - Volunteering leave - Flexible benefits tailored to personal circumstances - DC pension scheme - Discretionary annual bonus - Structured study and training plan - Opportunities for skill and career development To submit your application for this exciting Graduate Actuarial Assistant Consultant opportunity, please click Apply now. Please note the closing date for applications is the 10th of May 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Private Client Assistant / Paralegal Newton - Le - Willows 24,000- 28,000 A prestigious boutique law firm specialising in high-value, complex private client cases are seeking a seasoned Private Client Assistant or Paralegal to play a pivotal role in supporting solicitors with intricate legal files. This position promises direct involvement with sophisticated work, providing a platform for professional growth and the development of niche expertise. The successful candidate will benefit from an environment that fosters internal progression, with a clear pathway to managing an individual caseload of complex files The firm's commitment to nurturing talent from within ensures that your contributions will be recognised and your career trajectory will be steeped in excellence. Responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of duties associated with a Private Client Assistant or Paralegal, including but not limited to document preparation, research, client liaison, and case management support. The role demands a meticulous approach to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure. Benefits on offer: - 25 days holiday - Birthday off and Xmas shut down - Fantastic progression - Hybrid working 3/2 and flexible working If you are keen to learn more, apply within or contact Callum at The Talent Crowd for more information.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Private Client Assistant / Paralegal Newton - Le - Willows 24,000- 28,000 A prestigious boutique law firm specialising in high-value, complex private client cases are seeking a seasoned Private Client Assistant or Paralegal to play a pivotal role in supporting solicitors with intricate legal files. This position promises direct involvement with sophisticated work, providing a platform for professional growth and the development of niche expertise. The successful candidate will benefit from an environment that fosters internal progression, with a clear pathway to managing an individual caseload of complex files The firm's commitment to nurturing talent from within ensures that your contributions will be recognised and your career trajectory will be steeped in excellence. Responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of duties associated with a Private Client Assistant or Paralegal, including but not limited to document preparation, research, client liaison, and case management support. The role demands a meticulous approach to detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure. Benefits on offer: - 25 days holiday - Birthday off and Xmas shut down - Fantastic progression - Hybrid working 3/2 and flexible working If you are keen to learn more, apply within or contact Callum at The Talent Crowd for more information.
Senior Practitioner (Childrens) - Coventry East Team, 12 month Maternity cover Your new company Coventry City Council are looking to recruit a highly experienced Senior Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager to work within their Duty Team. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to develop their skills and who are committed to achieving the best for the people of Coventry. Your new role Coventry are looking for an experienced Childrens Senior Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager to manage the East Social Worker Caseholding Team. As a senior practitioner, you will have a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures, and institute legal processes where necessary. Carry out complex assessments and social work support to departmentally determined professional standards. You will also assist the team manager with team meetings, attend case and other reviews/meetings as required. You will also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff, NQSW's, students and Social Workers and assist in the achievement of team/service development to ensure the service achieves its objectives. This role is to cover a maternity leave from 22nd April 2024 for 12 months. Working Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (Mon - Thurs) and 8:30am - 4:30pm (Friday). Hybrid Working: 3 days in office per week. You will be required to attend the office for meetings. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration along with at least 2 years post-qualifying Social Work experience in children and families required. What you'll get in return Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive: Lifelong career partner with over 16 years of recruitment expertise Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd Support for CV writing and interview skills Option for PAYE or Umbrella payroll £250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place. You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Apr 18, 2024
Seasonal
Senior Practitioner (Childrens) - Coventry East Team, 12 month Maternity cover Your new company Coventry City Council are looking to recruit a highly experienced Senior Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager to work within their Duty Team. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to develop their skills and who are committed to achieving the best for the people of Coventry. Your new role Coventry are looking for an experienced Childrens Senior Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager to manage the East Social Worker Caseholding Team. As a senior practitioner, you will have a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures, and institute legal processes where necessary. Carry out complex assessments and social work support to departmentally determined professional standards. You will also assist the team manager with team meetings, attend case and other reviews/meetings as required. You will also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff, NQSW's, students and Social Workers and assist in the achievement of team/service development to ensure the service achieves its objectives. This role is to cover a maternity leave from 22nd April 2024 for 12 months. Working Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (Mon - Thurs) and 8:30am - 4:30pm (Friday). Hybrid Working: 3 days in office per week. You will be required to attend the office for meetings. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration along with at least 2 years post-qualifying Social Work experience in children and families required. What you'll get in return Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive: Lifelong career partner with over 16 years of recruitment expertise Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd Support for CV writing and interview skills Option for PAYE or Umbrella payroll £250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place. You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
Executive Assistant Who We Are Founded in 1992 and with over 250 employees, Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands. Galliard has a 4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction. With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer. The Position We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Managing Director of Construction and senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrate the ability to manage complex schedules, have keen attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This position is based from our Head Office in Loughton, Essex five days per week. The working hours are 08:00am to 16:30pm Monday to Friday. Duties include but not limited to: Manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements. Coordinate and organise meetings, including preparation of meeting materials, note-taking, and follow-up actions. Handle confidential documents and communications with discretion. Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and data analysis. Serve as a liaison between the executive team and other staff members or external partners. Support the management team in project coordination and execution. Oversee administrative procedures and processes for the office of the Managing Director. The Person The successful applicant will be a highly organised and proactive individual who can effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritise. They will have a proven track record in a similar role, as they will be expected to provide a high-level administrative support to the Managing Director of Construction and senior leadership team. Essential: Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role. Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in office software and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount. Desirable Previous experience within the Construction or Property sector. The Benefits As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance Private health care Matching contribution pension scheme Discretionary salary and bonus review Employee assistance programme Discounted gym memberships Discount portal Volunteering opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Executive Assistant Who We Are Founded in 1992 and with over 250 employees, Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands. Galliard has a 4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction. With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer. The Position We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to our Managing Director of Construction and senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrate the ability to manage complex schedules, have keen attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This position is based from our Head Office in Loughton, Essex five days per week. The working hours are 08:00am to 16:30pm Monday to Friday. Duties include but not limited to: Manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements. Coordinate and organise meetings, including preparation of meeting materials, note-taking, and follow-up actions. Handle confidential documents and communications with discretion. Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and data analysis. Serve as a liaison between the executive team and other staff members or external partners. Support the management team in project coordination and execution. Oversee administrative procedures and processes for the office of the Managing Director. The Person The successful applicant will be a highly organised and proactive individual who can effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritise. They will have a proven track record in a similar role, as they will be expected to provide a high-level administrative support to the Managing Director of Construction and senior leadership team. Essential: Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role. Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in office software and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount. Desirable Previous experience within the Construction or Property sector. The Benefits As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Life assurance Private health care Matching contribution pension scheme Discretionary salary and bonus review Employee assistance programme Discounted gym memberships Discount portal Volunteering opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's
Are you an experienced and senior operational leader of services for children and families with the energy and commitment to lead a highly effective service? Our strategic ambition is for every child in family law proceedings to have an exceptional experience, everywhere in the country and every time. Key to being part of the leadership team and helping us to achieve our ambition, is inspirational, inclusive leadership, a commitment to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of practice and to do this through developing collaborative partnerships in the family justice system. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' earlier this year, we haven't come this far only to come this far. There is always more to do to serve the best interests of children in public and private law proceedings across England. Our inspection outcome has energised us to keep getting better at what we do for children and families and to hear feedback from them that tells us we are doing just that. Due to retirement and confirmation of our senior operational leadership structure, we are recruiting for two Deputy Directors for Operations and Improvement. If our ambition for children resonates with you, and you are confident you can demonstrate the breadth and depth of experience required for the role of Deputy Director for Operations and Improvement, have a track record as a senior leader in improving the quality and impact of social work practice, and your leadership style and values align with ours, we invite you to read on. Directly accountable to the National Director of Operations, if you join us in one of these roles, you will share a range of functions, responsibilities, and accountabilities, including: Consistent leadership of practice and management quality standards across 4 large English regions. The development, delivery, and oversight of annual operational service area improvement plans. Oversight and leadership of practice improvement programmes, including the associated arrangements for quality assurance and performance management. Membership of the corporate management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Directors, the Chief People Officer, and members of the Cafcass Board Leading and working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Education in support of national initiatives and innovations to improve family justice. Representing Cafcass with local and national partners Facilitating national leadership groups of Heads of Practice, Service and Assistant Service Managers. Coaching aspiring leaders undertaking our Talent Programmes. Developing and supporting our flexible workforce. Providing operational insights and working collaboratively with corporate colleagues. Deputising for the National Director and providing leadership in respect of significant incidents, learning, and complaints. We are looking for individuals who already have significant experience at a senior level, have successfully led children's social work services, and are ready to take their next career step. We are also looking for you to demonstrate the following: Well-informed about current social work practice issues and an understanding of the value of a unified model of social work in safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. In-depth knowledge of social work within family law proceedings. How to lead a complex and diverse workforce, ideally with a national or large geography. A commitment to supporting, inspiring, and safeguarding the s wellbeing of staff. Managing resources effectively, Confidence in leading change and improvement, including giving account of improvement to board members and government sponsors. Skilled in interrogating and reporting performance and progress, including being able to evidence change and improvement consistently. As a national organisation, we are flexible on your location. However, we expect senior leaders to be visible which will mean some travel and overnight stays in different parts of the country, including our offices in central London. If you join us, you will be well-supported through induction, supervision, learning and performance review, whether you are already at this level of leadership or are taking your next career step. We offer an attractive reward package, flexible working to achieve that important work/life balance, and a comprehensive programme of support to maintain your wellbeing at work that includes 4 'wellbeing days' in addition to a generous annual leave entitlement. We are an organisation valuing, promoting and prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion and we especially welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. The Chief Executive and Corporate Directors sponsor our objectives in this regard, listening to and encouraging feedback from families, children and our staff about how well we are doing in terms of understanding and celebrating uniqueness. We encourage you to read the Deputy Director for Operations and Improvement job description and if you haven't already, to visit our website to find out more about 'working for us'. You may also benefit from visiting to the 'professionals' section. Next steps We have set out a timeline here for the recruitment to these positions. We anticipate a two-stage interview process, the first being an opportunity not only for us to find out more about you, but for you to strengthen your understanding of the role and Cafcass. The second stage will be a panel interview with members of the corporate management team. The Family Justice and Young People's Board (FJYPB), who always provide an invaluable perspective, will also assist with interviews. Closing date:Sunday 28 th April Initial interview:7 th to 10 th May Panel Interview:22 nd to 24 th May We look forward to receiving your applicatio
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced and senior operational leader of services for children and families with the energy and commitment to lead a highly effective service? Our strategic ambition is for every child in family law proceedings to have an exceptional experience, everywhere in the country and every time. Key to being part of the leadership team and helping us to achieve our ambition, is inspirational, inclusive leadership, a commitment to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of practice and to do this through developing collaborative partnerships in the family justice system. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' earlier this year, we haven't come this far only to come this far. There is always more to do to serve the best interests of children in public and private law proceedings across England. Our inspection outcome has energised us to keep getting better at what we do for children and families and to hear feedback from them that tells us we are doing just that. Due to retirement and confirmation of our senior operational leadership structure, we are recruiting for two Deputy Directors for Operations and Improvement. If our ambition for children resonates with you, and you are confident you can demonstrate the breadth and depth of experience required for the role of Deputy Director for Operations and Improvement, have a track record as a senior leader in improving the quality and impact of social work practice, and your leadership style and values align with ours, we invite you to read on. Directly accountable to the National Director of Operations, if you join us in one of these roles, you will share a range of functions, responsibilities, and accountabilities, including: Consistent leadership of practice and management quality standards across 4 large English regions. The development, delivery, and oversight of annual operational service area improvement plans. Oversight and leadership of practice improvement programmes, including the associated arrangements for quality assurance and performance management. Membership of the corporate management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Directors, the Chief People Officer, and members of the Cafcass Board Leading and working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Education in support of national initiatives and innovations to improve family justice. Representing Cafcass with local and national partners Facilitating national leadership groups of Heads of Practice, Service and Assistant Service Managers. Coaching aspiring leaders undertaking our Talent Programmes. Developing and supporting our flexible workforce. Providing operational insights and working collaboratively with corporate colleagues. Deputising for the National Director and providing leadership in respect of significant incidents, learning, and complaints. We are looking for individuals who already have significant experience at a senior level, have successfully led children's social work services, and are ready to take their next career step. We are also looking for you to demonstrate the following: Well-informed about current social work practice issues and an understanding of the value of a unified model of social work in safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. In-depth knowledge of social work within family law proceedings. How to lead a complex and diverse workforce, ideally with a national or large geography. A commitment to supporting, inspiring, and safeguarding the s wellbeing of staff. Managing resources effectively, Confidence in leading change and improvement, including giving account of improvement to board members and government sponsors. Skilled in interrogating and reporting performance and progress, including being able to evidence change and improvement consistently. As a national organisation, we are flexible on your location. However, we expect senior leaders to be visible which will mean some travel and overnight stays in different parts of the country, including our offices in central London. If you join us, you will be well-supported through induction, supervision, learning and performance review, whether you are already at this level of leadership or are taking your next career step. We offer an attractive reward package, flexible working to achieve that important work/life balance, and a comprehensive programme of support to maintain your wellbeing at work that includes 4 'wellbeing days' in addition to a generous annual leave entitlement. We are an organisation valuing, promoting and prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion and we especially welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. The Chief Executive and Corporate Directors sponsor our objectives in this regard, listening to and encouraging feedback from families, children and our staff about how well we are doing in terms of understanding and celebrating uniqueness. We encourage you to read the Deputy Director for Operations and Improvement job description and if you haven't already, to visit our website to find out more about 'working for us'. You may also benefit from visiting to the 'professionals' section. Next steps We have set out a timeline here for the recruitment to these positions. We anticipate a two-stage interview process, the first being an opportunity not only for us to find out more about you, but for you to strengthen your understanding of the role and Cafcass. The second stage will be a panel interview with members of the corporate management team. The Family Justice and Young People's Board (FJYPB), who always provide an invaluable perspective, will also assist with interviews. Closing date:Sunday 28 th April Initial interview:7 th to 10 th May Panel Interview:22 nd to 24 th May We look forward to receiving your applicatio