Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hounslow, London
Site Thames House Town Teddington Salary £105,327 - £120,385 pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/:59 Interview date 24/05/2024 Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital. We employ just under 5000 staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services. The South West London Collaborative Bank Kingston Hospital is a part of the local South West London Collaborative and offer competitive bank rates to work across the three NHS trusts: St Georges, Kingston Hospital and Epsom & St Helier. Our Smart App booking system makes life easier for flexible working! Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and invests heavily in the wellbeing of its staff. Alongside opportunities for career development, there is a dedicated team of Staff Pastoral Wellbeing Practitioners who work with the Clinical and Corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. These Practitioners are part of the wider Health & Wellbeing provision which includes a specialist Staff Physiotherapist, Occupational Health and access to counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme. The team works together to enhance staff wellbeing and to promote a healthy work-life balance. Recent awards: - Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year - HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019 - NHSE National Healthcare Support Worker Award for Innovation and Excellence in Pastoral Support - 2023 - NHSE London Healthcare Support Worker Award for Sustainable Retention Initiative - 2023 Trust Values Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are: - Caring - Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants. - Safe - Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first - Responsible - All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation - Value Each Other - Value each other's contribution - Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients Job overview Are you a visionary leader with a passion for people? We're searching for a Deputy Chief People Officer to join our high-performing, integrated team across Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Trust and provide strategic leadership and operational management to the People function. We're dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care, and putting our people at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with the Chief People Officer, you'll drive our People Strategy forward and be integral to building a strong, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and be at their best. Main duties of the job A strong communicator and influencer, you'll collaborate closely with senior leaders to further develop and implement our People Strategy. You will be prepared to constructively challenge the status quo, understand that our staff really are our greatest asset and actively seek to deliver a proactive, professional and high-quality People service. With a strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion and on driving continuous improvement and innovation in people practice, you'll get to influence positive change from all aspects of the employee journey, from recruitment to retention and across the South West London Integrated Care System (ICS). Highly motivated and organised, you will be an inspirational leader in the people team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. You will also have responsibility for the SWL Recruitment Hub, where you'll balance the needs of our Trust, with those of our three partner trusts in this innovative APC initiative, aimed at revolutionising recruitment in our region. Working for our organisation Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator. Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary and shape the future of patient care, we want to hear from you! Read the attached job description and person spec for more details and get in contact if you'd like an informal discussion. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification Requirements: Master's degree, MCIPD qualification or equivalent qualification in HR or comparable experience. Extensive experience in HR leadership, covering a range of HR functions. Proven track record of leading complex organisational change initiatives. Commitment to promoting openness, inclusiveness, and professional standards. Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results. Aligned with our Trust values and a role model for our culture. We are committed to fair and open recruitment and value the benefits gained through a diverse workforce. We therefore actively welcome applications from women, members of the black and minority ethnic and LGBTQ communities, and individuals with disabilities, who are under-represented in our senior leadership teams. Interviews due to be scheduled on the 24th of May 2024 Person specification Education Educated to a Masters degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience Experience Demonstrable track record of HR leadership and management covering a range of people functions Experience of operating at or near Board level, either as a Deputy or Associate/Assistant Director Skills/Abilities Highly developed leadership, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate, challenge and engage individuals and teams Able to maintain strong operational delivery and execution focus across competing priorities Your application: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria. References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks. Closing date: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly. DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. Watch a short video message below from our Chief Executive, Jo Farrar: About Kingston Hospital We were the first acute Trust in south west London to gain Foundation Trust status in 2013, and in late 2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership. . click apply for full job details
May 06, 2024
Full time
Site Thames House Town Teddington Salary £105,327 - £120,385 pa pro-rata incl HCAS (outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/:59 Interview date 24/05/2024 Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital. We employ just under 5000 staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services. The South West London Collaborative Bank Kingston Hospital is a part of the local South West London Collaborative and offer competitive bank rates to work across the three NHS trusts: St Georges, Kingston Hospital and Epsom & St Helier. Our Smart App booking system makes life easier for flexible working! Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and invests heavily in the wellbeing of its staff. Alongside opportunities for career development, there is a dedicated team of Staff Pastoral Wellbeing Practitioners who work with the Clinical and Corporate divisions, to provide pastoral support to all staff. These Practitioners are part of the wider Health & Wellbeing provision which includes a specialist Staff Physiotherapist, Occupational Health and access to counselling and an Employee Assistance Programme. The team works together to enhance staff wellbeing and to promote a healthy work-life balance. Recent awards: - Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year - HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019 - NHSE National Healthcare Support Worker Award for Innovation and Excellence in Pastoral Support - 2023 - NHSE London Healthcare Support Worker Award for Sustainable Retention Initiative - 2023 Trust Values Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are: - Caring - Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants. - Safe - Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first - Responsible - All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation - Value Each Other - Value each other's contribution - Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients Job overview Are you a visionary leader with a passion for people? We're searching for a Deputy Chief People Officer to join our high-performing, integrated team across Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Trust and provide strategic leadership and operational management to the People function. We're dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care, and putting our people at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with the Chief People Officer, you'll drive our People Strategy forward and be integral to building a strong, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and be at their best. Main duties of the job A strong communicator and influencer, you'll collaborate closely with senior leaders to further develop and implement our People Strategy. You will be prepared to constructively challenge the status quo, understand that our staff really are our greatest asset and actively seek to deliver a proactive, professional and high-quality People service. With a strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion and on driving continuous improvement and innovation in people practice, you'll get to influence positive change from all aspects of the employee journey, from recruitment to retention and across the South West London Integrated Care System (ICS). Highly motivated and organised, you will be an inspirational leader in the people team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. You will also have responsibility for the SWL Recruitment Hub, where you'll balance the needs of our Trust, with those of our three partner trusts in this innovative APC initiative, aimed at revolutionising recruitment in our region. Working for our organisation Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator. Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by 'Living Our Values Everyday'. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary and shape the future of patient care, we want to hear from you! Read the attached job description and person spec for more details and get in contact if you'd like an informal discussion. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification Requirements: Master's degree, MCIPD qualification or equivalent qualification in HR or comparable experience. Extensive experience in HR leadership, covering a range of HR functions. Proven track record of leading complex organisational change initiatives. Commitment to promoting openness, inclusiveness, and professional standards. Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results. Aligned with our Trust values and a role model for our culture. We are committed to fair and open recruitment and value the benefits gained through a diverse workforce. We therefore actively welcome applications from women, members of the black and minority ethnic and LGBTQ communities, and individuals with disabilities, who are under-represented in our senior leadership teams. Interviews due to be scheduled on the 24th of May 2024 Person specification Education Educated to a Masters degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience Experience Demonstrable track record of HR leadership and management covering a range of people functions Experience of operating at or near Board level, either as a Deputy or Associate/Assistant Director Skills/Abilities Highly developed leadership, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate, challenge and engage individuals and teams Able to maintain strong operational delivery and execution focus across competing priorities Your application: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria. References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks. Closing date: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly. DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. Watch a short video message below from our Chief Executive, Jo Farrar: About Kingston Hospital We were the first acute Trust in south west London to gain Foundation Trust status in 2013, and in late 2018 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership. . click apply for full job details
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in an education setting? Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial and operational aspects of a school? If so, we would love to hear from you!We are seeking a senior school business officer to support the headteacher in ensuring the smooth and successful running of our setting in East Lancashire. You will be responsible for the supporting facilities, contracts and various administration duties.You will have relevant experience in a similar role. You will also have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff, parents, pupils, governors, and external agencies. Liaise with the finance team with regards to invoicing and banking. Be responsible for the daily management of administration, data, catering, operations support, basic human resources and ICT. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. Lead on some school contracts and ensure best value. Maintain the single central record inline with the HR policies. Ensure the ICT systems function effectively to enhance and supports the teaching and learning of the school. Promote the school's profile and reputation in the community. What you'll need to succeed Ideally, experience of working in a school environment. Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior management/leadership team of an organisation Knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation. Experience of leading, managing, and motivating staff. Ability to lead and manage change. Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines. Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role in the Blackburn and Darwen area, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. The school is looking to shortlist ASAP so we are looking to move quickly on this position.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
May 05, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in an education setting? Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial and operational aspects of a school? If so, we would love to hear from you!We are seeking a senior school business officer to support the headteacher in ensuring the smooth and successful running of our setting in East Lancashire. You will be responsible for the supporting facilities, contracts and various administration duties.You will have relevant experience in a similar role. You will also have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff, parents, pupils, governors, and external agencies. Liaise with the finance team with regards to invoicing and banking. Be responsible for the daily management of administration, data, catering, operations support, basic human resources and ICT. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. Lead on some school contracts and ensure best value. Maintain the single central record inline with the HR policies. Ensure the ICT systems function effectively to enhance and supports the teaching and learning of the school. Promote the school's profile and reputation in the community. What you'll need to succeed Ideally, experience of working in a school environment. Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior management/leadership team of an organisation Knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation. Experience of leading, managing, and motivating staff. Ability to lead and manage change. Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines. Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role in the Blackburn and Darwen area, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. The school is looking to shortlist ASAP so we are looking to move quickly on this position.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
School Business Manager, Blackburn £29,500 - £33,000 pro rata Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in an education setting?Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial and operational aspects of a school?If so, we would love to hear from you!We are seeking a school business manager to join the well established team of this primary education setting based in Blackburn and support the headteacher and governors in ensuring the smooth and successful running of our school. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and support in most areas including finance, operations, facilities, administration, health and safety and site management.You will have a relevant qualification in business management or equivalent experience in a similar role. You will also have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to be friendly and approachable and work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff, parents, pupils, governors, and external agencies. This is a full-time role and term time only. Both interim only and permanent applicants can be considered for this position. Undertake all business and finance management transactions. Monitor and administer the whole school budget. Be responsible for the management of administration, data, estate management, health and safety, catering, operations support, human resources and ICT. Coordinate staff cover arrangements, ensuring the best value. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. Support procurement, contracts, and asset management. Plan and manage the recruitment processes within the school. Maintain the single central record inline with the HR policies. Promote the school's profile and reputation in the community. What you'll need to succeed You should already have experience of working in a school environment. Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior management/leadership team of an organisation. Knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation. Experience of managing budgets and resources. Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role in Blackburn, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. The school is looking to shortlist ASAP, so we are looking to move quickly on this position.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
May 05, 2024
Full time
School Business Manager, Blackburn £29,500 - £33,000 pro rata Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role in an education setting?Do you have the skills and experience to manage the financial and operational aspects of a school?If so, we would love to hear from you!We are seeking a school business manager to join the well established team of this primary education setting based in Blackburn and support the headteacher and governors in ensuring the smooth and successful running of our school. You will be responsible for the strategic planning and support in most areas including finance, operations, facilities, administration, health and safety and site management.You will have a relevant qualification in business management or equivalent experience in a similar role. You will also have excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to be friendly and approachable and work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff, parents, pupils, governors, and external agencies. This is a full-time role and term time only. Both interim only and permanent applicants can be considered for this position. Undertake all business and finance management transactions. Monitor and administer the whole school budget. Be responsible for the management of administration, data, estate management, health and safety, catering, operations support, human resources and ICT. Coordinate staff cover arrangements, ensuring the best value. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. Support procurement, contracts, and asset management. Plan and manage the recruitment processes within the school. Maintain the single central record inline with the HR policies. Promote the school's profile and reputation in the community. What you'll need to succeed You should already have experience of working in a school environment. Experience of contributing at a strategic level within the senior management/leadership team of an organisation. Knowledge and experience of managing risk assessments and health and safety legislation. Experience of managing budgets and resources. Flexibility and willingness to be adaptable. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role in Blackburn, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. The school is looking to shortlist ASAP, so we are looking to move quickly on this position.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
Your new company A very prestigious organisation in Oxford who uphold very high standards in their field are on the lookout for someone to come in and support one of the Directors for 12 months. Your new role You will provide comprehensive support to the Director liaising with many key stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation. This will involve dealing with a wide range of matters on their behalf, sometimes of a highly confidential nature. This is a pivotal role connecting the communities, senior external figures and staff. This individual must be good at building strong working relationships across the organisation and be able to adapt quickly to the variable demands during busy periods. It is important they maintain and promote the values of friendliness and mutual support and the businesses focus on excellence. You will organise events, from directly arranging small meetings to coordination of major conferences, as well as managing diaries and making external arrangements for travel. You will also be expected to carry out basic research and create routine briefings for meetings or ad hoc projects and, from time to time, supporting working groups or committees. You will also be responsible for taking minutes for these meetings/working groups. What you'll need to succeed It is expected that the person appointed will have relevant experience in a similar role as an EA or PA and have excellent communication and IT skills. They will have a commitment to organisational values and enjoy working in an informal and close-knit community. You will need to be flexible and be available to be based on site in Headington 2-3 days per week and the rest can be worked remotely. What you'll get in return You will be offered a salary between £28,000 - £30,000 alongside a very generous benefits package, details of which are available via phone enquiry. 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
May 05, 2024
Full time
Your new company A very prestigious organisation in Oxford who uphold very high standards in their field are on the lookout for someone to come in and support one of the Directors for 12 months. Your new role You will provide comprehensive support to the Director liaising with many key stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation. This will involve dealing with a wide range of matters on their behalf, sometimes of a highly confidential nature. This is a pivotal role connecting the communities, senior external figures and staff. This individual must be good at building strong working relationships across the organisation and be able to adapt quickly to the variable demands during busy periods. It is important they maintain and promote the values of friendliness and mutual support and the businesses focus on excellence. You will organise events, from directly arranging small meetings to coordination of major conferences, as well as managing diaries and making external arrangements for travel. You will also be expected to carry out basic research and create routine briefings for meetings or ad hoc projects and, from time to time, supporting working groups or committees. You will also be responsible for taking minutes for these meetings/working groups. What you'll need to succeed It is expected that the person appointed will have relevant experience in a similar role as an EA or PA and have excellent communication and IT skills. They will have a commitment to organisational values and enjoy working in an informal and close-knit community. You will need to be flexible and be available to be based on site in Headington 2-3 days per week and the rest can be worked remotely. What you'll get in return You will be offered a salary between £28,000 - £30,000 alongside a very generous benefits package, details of which are available via phone enquiry. 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
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Head of Chemistry Main Scale/UPS plus TLR2b £5,347 per annum Required from September 2024 We are seeking an inspirational Head of Chemistry to join us at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School within The Romero Catholic Academy in Coventry. This is an exciting time to be part of a growing team as we strive for academic excellence for all students in our care and we are looking for an experienced teacher to lead our Chemistry department. We have recently been awarded "Good" in our last Ofsted Inspection and senior leaders have established an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum where students experience the very best knowledge in Science. Teachers receive high quality support and training to develop their practice and are well supported within the school to enable students to achieve their full potential. If you are a passionate and motivated teacher who is focused on helping students develop a deep subject knowledge in order to achieve their true potential, we would welcome your application. In return we can offer: a supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community quality training to those new to the career from our team of dedicated mentors a commitment to continuing professional development a positive school culture which believes in distributed and collaborative leadership energetic and enthusiastic students a supportive, Catholic ethos across our school communities. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please get in touch to arrange this. For further details and an application form please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education: M: E: Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 15th April 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS checks. 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
May 05, 2024
Full time
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Head of Chemistry Main Scale/UPS plus TLR2b £5,347 per annum Required from September 2024 We are seeking an inspirational Head of Chemistry to join us at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School within The Romero Catholic Academy in Coventry. This is an exciting time to be part of a growing team as we strive for academic excellence for all students in our care and we are looking for an experienced teacher to lead our Chemistry department. We have recently been awarded "Good" in our last Ofsted Inspection and senior leaders have established an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum where students experience the very best knowledge in Science. Teachers receive high quality support and training to develop their practice and are well supported within the school to enable students to achieve their full potential. If you are a passionate and motivated teacher who is focused on helping students develop a deep subject knowledge in order to achieve their true potential, we would welcome your application. In return we can offer: a supportive leadership team and vibrant professional community quality training to those new to the career from our team of dedicated mentors a commitment to continuing professional development a positive school culture which believes in distributed and collaborative leadership energetic and enthusiastic students a supportive, Catholic ethos across our school communities. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please get in touch to arrange this. For further details and an application form please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education: M: E: Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 15th April 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS checks. 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
Job Introduction Assistant Team Manager We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies in Assessment Team. Brief description of the team: Children in Care Team : : The Children in Care teams are dedicated to ensuring all looked after children receive the best possible care and support to meet all their needs. Workers will work alongside the child, carer, family and agencies to ensure a good, up to date care plan is in place to meet their needs. What we can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world-renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For more information on the ATM role in Children in Care, contact Nigel Burton, Service Manager for Children in Care and CEYP email: Or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in ATM role. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager .pdf
May 04, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction Assistant Team Manager We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies in Assessment Team. Brief description of the team: Children in Care Team : : The Children in Care teams are dedicated to ensuring all looked after children receive the best possible care and support to meet all their needs. Workers will work alongside the child, carer, family and agencies to ensure a good, up to date care plan is in place to meet their needs. What we can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world-renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For more information on the ATM role in Children in Care, contact Nigel Burton, Service Manager for Children in Care and CEYP email: Or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in ATM role. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager .pdf
Deputy Service Manager - Stroud Location: Stroud Discipline : Care and Support Job type : Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
May 04, 2024
Full time
Deputy Service Manager - Stroud Location: Stroud Discipline : Care and Support Job type : Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
Job Introduction Assistant Team Manager : We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies in Assessment Team. Brief description of the team: Assessment Team : undertake an initial single assessment within a statutory timescale and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure. They facilitate family network meetings to help to bring the family's support network together. Work from this team will either close, step down or transfer to another team at an agreed time. Social workers sit in four pods with a four-weekly turnaround (the 20-day time limit on assessments). What we can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 24 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world-renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For more information on the ATM role in Assessment, contact Shan Searle, Service Manager for Assessment email: shan.searle Or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in ATM role. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager .pdf
May 04, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction Assistant Team Manager : We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies in Assessment Team. Brief description of the team: Assessment Team : undertake an initial single assessment within a statutory timescale and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure. They facilitate family network meetings to help to bring the family's support network together. Work from this team will either close, step down or transfer to another team at an agreed time. Social workers sit in four pods with a four-weekly turnaround (the 20-day time limit on assessments). What we can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 24 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world-renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For more information on the ATM role in Assessment, contact Shan Searle, Service Manager for Assessment email: shan.searle Or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in ATM role. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager .pdf
Deputy Service Manager - Didcot and Abingdon Location: Didcot Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
May 04, 2024
Full time
Deputy Service Manager - Didcot and Abingdon Location: Didcot Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
Job Introduction Children's Social Care Team Managers We are looking for experienced Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies across the service within specialist teams of Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People. What we can offer you: Full induction , with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 24 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Nigel Burton, Service Manager Care Experienced Young People and Children in Care at or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in Team Manager role. We are currently looking for candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: Team Manager - JD .pdf
May 04, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction Children's Social Care Team Managers We are looking for experienced Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our Children's Social Work Teams and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council. You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. Across our Children's Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice - ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team. If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies across the service within specialist teams of Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People. What we can offer you: Full induction , with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities Manageable and diverse caseloads Regular Supervision 24 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work Employee Assistance Programme Relocation Scheme Staff network groups BCP as a place to work and live: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) is brimming with prospects, positivity and pride. We are the tenth-largest urban local authority in England and our communities are vibrant and diverse, with an outstanding quality of life. We are a globally recognised coastline of opportunity, with over 15 miles of beautiful, world renowned coastline, and have been awarded 21 Blue Flag or seaside awards. The area has excellent transport links with great rail and road connections nationally and to London and international flights from Bournemouth Airport. We are bold, confident, and proud of our organisation, our area and our future. We recognise that our people are the most important asset and by working for us you can play your part in making a difference to the lives and experiences of our children and young people. If you think you this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Nigel Burton, Service Manager Care Experienced Young People and Children in Care at or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy Please submit your CV if you are interested in Team Manager role. We are currently looking for candidates who have full permission to work in the UK. To find out more about BCP Children's Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care (bcpcouncil.gov.uk) About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024. DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents: Team Manager - JD .pdf
Deputy Service Manager - Banbury Location : Banbury Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
May 04, 2024
Full time
Deputy Service Manager - Banbury Location : Banbury Discipline: Care and Support Job type: Permanent Salary: £30,000 per annum Expiry date : 26 May :59Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values. What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. We offer Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays) Apprenticeships: Hft will fully fund and provide training for you to obtain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management within the first 12-18 months of your employment. Training: Access to award winning training and development Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support. TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use. Discounted mobile 'phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you'll be able to take advantage of Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off. Care Friends: Employee referral app - earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft. Free life assurance - 3 x your annual salary About the role Alongside the Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service. You will support the Service Manager to manage and ensure the delivery of the service's key quality and safety priorities by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the supported living activity/service. You will also have delegated responsibility for the direct supervision and line management of a team of Support Workers. As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.As a Deputy Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. You will be required to do on-call shifts during out of office hours. You will be expected to work 20% of your total weekly hours on shift across your assigned services and will be able to role model all aspects of a support worker role duties and responsibilities. Following your time on shift, and in general practice at all other times, you will have responsibility for reporting back to the Service Manager and for maintaining a continual dialogue loop of feedback that focuses on quality, and continuous improvement and learning and ensuring the smooth operation of the allocated group of services.A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role. About you -You will have significant, recent experience at a front-line management level in field of learning disabilities in regulated services which may have included being a Registered Manager-You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations and Health and Safety issues.-You need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be a success in this role. ?-You need to hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or hold a level 3 diploma and be willing to undertake this level 5 apprenticeship qualification within an agreed reasonable timescale of 18 months as part of a development plan-You will have the ability to lead and manage people and be a role model in all aspects of people leadership especially performanceIf you have the passion for delivering high quality care and support services to people with learning disabilities and you want to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life - then this is the role for you. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description & person spec.STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.Apply NowREF-
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee As part of a fast-paced team, this role will lead sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities for assigned initiatives in the region and is responsible for assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of Technology Services sourcing initiatives which deliver predictable and sustainable value to QBE. Global IT Sourcing Partner London Permanent (Hybrid) At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Global IT Sourcing Partner to join a well-established and successful Global IT Procurement team. This is a dual-focussed role , where you'll collaborate with senior IT stakeholders across multiple geographies assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of IT sourcing initiatives, and you'll support and lead on our strategic projects. Your new role Reporting to the Principal Sourcing Partner, you'll participate in the development of the Group IT Procurement function, assisting to improve the level of maturity and capability of the performance unit. Work as a member of the IT sourcing community in the development and maintenance of our sourcing strategy for Global Technology Services Assist in the identification and qualification of sourcing opportunities, development of business cases and the make vs buy decision framework Lead the contract development and negotiation, working with stakeholders and internal service providers (such as Group Legal) to achieve excellent outcomes Business partner effectively on overall technology requirements to deliver required business outcomes from across the IT Supplier base. Leverage market insight and knowledge to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. Support the delivery of IT change projects and programmes Manage sourcing activity to maximize savings, minimize risk and maximize the quality of service delivered from suppliers. Lead the development of RFI and RFP documentation to support market engagement for services Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. Active involvement in development of standards and processes for the successful delivery of Global IT sourcing projects Ensure commercial value is delivered in all areas with clear relevance to business requirements. Influence and role model procurement best practice within and across the procurement department to ensure best in class efficiencies. Develop and maintain effective relationships with executive and senior stakeholders both internally and with strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of business goals. Where required, ensure 3rd Party Risk, IT Supplier Risk and other relevant Minimum Standards are embedded in all sourcing activities performed. Actively coaches and develop more junior/less experienced team members to assist in the achievement of their objectives. About You Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation Experience in applications services, infrastructure services and/or software procurement Experience of managing sourcing projects and understanding of the sourcing lifecycle Experience with onshore and offshore managed service contracts Proven record of successfully negotiating complex IT service agreements. Proven experience of delivering cost savings through effective implementation of sourcing agreements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels Ability to present information concisely and to clearly identify key issues Good understanding of IT trends and the implications for the business Experience of working in a global organisation managing teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include: 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award" Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year" Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year" We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers." ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ) . About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage." We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!" How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee As part of a fast-paced team, this role will lead sourcing, supplier management and procurement activities for assigned initiatives in the region and is responsible for assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of Technology Services sourcing initiatives which deliver predictable and sustainable value to QBE. Global IT Sourcing Partner London Permanent (Hybrid) At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Global IT Sourcing Partner to join a well-established and successful Global IT Procurement team. This is a dual-focussed role , where you'll collaborate with senior IT stakeholders across multiple geographies assisting in the identification, qualification, development and negotiation of IT sourcing initiatives, and you'll support and lead on our strategic projects. Your new role Reporting to the Principal Sourcing Partner, you'll participate in the development of the Group IT Procurement function, assisting to improve the level of maturity and capability of the performance unit. Work as a member of the IT sourcing community in the development and maintenance of our sourcing strategy for Global Technology Services Assist in the identification and qualification of sourcing opportunities, development of business cases and the make vs buy decision framework Lead the contract development and negotiation, working with stakeholders and internal service providers (such as Group Legal) to achieve excellent outcomes Business partner effectively on overall technology requirements to deliver required business outcomes from across the IT Supplier base. Leverage market insight and knowledge to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. Support the delivery of IT change projects and programmes Manage sourcing activity to maximize savings, minimize risk and maximize the quality of service delivered from suppliers. Lead the development of RFI and RFP documentation to support market engagement for services Determine own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. Active involvement in development of standards and processes for the successful delivery of Global IT sourcing projects Ensure commercial value is delivered in all areas with clear relevance to business requirements. Influence and role model procurement best practice within and across the procurement department to ensure best in class efficiencies. Develop and maintain effective relationships with executive and senior stakeholders both internally and with strategic partners to facilitate the delivery of business goals. Where required, ensure 3rd Party Risk, IT Supplier Risk and other relevant Minimum Standards are embedded in all sourcing activities performed. Actively coaches and develop more junior/less experienced team members to assist in the achievement of their objectives. About You Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation Experience in applications services, infrastructure services and/or software procurement Experience of managing sourcing projects and understanding of the sourcing lifecycle Experience with onshore and offshore managed service contracts Proven record of successfully negotiating complex IT service agreements. Proven experience of delivering cost savings through effective implementation of sourcing agreements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels Ability to present information concisely and to clearly identify key issues Good understanding of IT trends and the implications for the business Experience of working in a global organisation managing teams and stakeholders across multiple geographies Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include: 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award" Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year" Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year" We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers." ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ) . About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage." We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!" How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £22,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Support at Home - Your home, Our Support, Your Independence If you are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within, offering extensive training, progression and diploma opportunities available. Wiltshire Support at Home offers short-term service for hospital discharges and individuals needing support at home, as part of a rapid response. Their crucial role includes preventing, reducing, and delaying the necessity for long-term care. The service aids those recently discharged from the hospital or under the care of the Rapid Response Service, providing short to mid-term homecare support to promote independence. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your caring and friendly attitude. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of our vision to work with people in the community to live the best life they can! Successful applicants will receive a welcome payment of £1300 (subject to tax and NI) for your integral role in reducing flow pressure on hospitals. You will receive £650 upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Lucy Tomes, Senior Support Worker, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
May 03, 2024
Full time
Support Worker Job Description Salary: £22,893 - £24,702 Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. Wiltshire Support at Home - Your home, Our Support, Your Independence If you are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives and looking to start your career in the care industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe in nurturing talent from within, offering extensive training, progression and diploma opportunities available. Wiltshire Support at Home offers short-term service for hospital discharges and individuals needing support at home, as part of a rapid response. Their crucial role includes preventing, reducing, and delaying the necessity for long-term care. The service aids those recently discharged from the hospital or under the care of the Rapid Response Service, providing short to mid-term homecare support to promote independence. We are seeking individuals with a genuine passion for helping others who are available on a rota basis between 7am to 10pm 365 days a year. Showcase your caring and friendly attitude. Embrace teamwork while thriving independently and be part of our vision to work with people in the community to live the best life they can! Successful applicants will receive a welcome payment of £1300 (subject to tax and NI) for your integral role in reducing flow pressure on hospitals. You will receive £650 upon starting and a further £650 upon successful completion of your probation. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact Lucy Tomes, Senior Support Worker, at , or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Lincolnshire County Council
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Apprentice support worker Are you a caring person who likes spending time with people? With our support, are you keen to learn? Would you like to develop the skills to make a difference to peoples' lives? Adult Care is a rewarding career, this could be where your journey starts as an Apprentice Support Worker. About The Role of an Apprentice Support Worker LCC is committed to providing an excellent person-centred approach for the people we support. At our bases around the county, we provide day opportunities predominantly to adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and older adults. As an Apprentice Support Worker , you will work as part of a team, offering a variety of activities, both on site and in the local community. This could include; Developing the gardens and vegetable patch. Making simple meals. Health & wellbeing activities. Developing Micro-enterprises. Supported volunteering in the local community. If you have a passion or hobby, turning this into an activity for others to enjoy. Our ultimate aim is to ensure the people we support live life to the full (please read attached document "Living Life to the Full"). How will we get you there? Over the course of the next 2 years, we will help you to develop your skills and gain the experience required for you to progress your career within adult care. We will do this by; On the job development and experience. Apprenticeship based exercises to help broaden your knowledge. Mentoring from experienced colleagues. Offering great in-house training opportunities, including Moving and Handling and the use of hoists. About the team The services we provide are person centred support to a wide range of individuals helping them to achieve their aspirations, contribute to the local community and to live life to the full. The teams have a wide range of skills and experience and they are always looking to share their skills - what could you bring to the team? Where could this take you? As a Qualified Support Worker you could work within the Day Ops teams and continue to develop onwards in to more senior positions or diversify in to our Maximising Independence team. There is also the opportunity to move over to our Social Care teams, becoming a Community Care Officer and then following further training on to a Social Worker position the sky really is the limit! What we're looking for We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and is keen to learn and develop with our support. If you have a hobby or special interest, you can share this with the people we support, share your passion and enthusiasm and watch people grow from this. You must hold English and Maths GCSE Grade C-A OR an equivalent level 2 qualification OR be willing to work towards this level. Due to the possibility of lone working, applicants must be 18 years or over. A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description. This could be where your journey starts. What we offer Along with a competitive salary we are offering; A Contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Cath Hayden () Closing date: Thursday 23rd May Interviews: Wednesday 12th June PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Apprentice support worker Are you a caring person who likes spending time with people? With our support, are you keen to learn? Would you like to develop the skills to make a difference to peoples' lives? Adult Care is a rewarding career, this could be where your journey starts as an Apprentice Support Worker. About The Role of an Apprentice Support Worker LCC is committed to providing an excellent person-centred approach for the people we support. At our bases around the county, we provide day opportunities predominantly to adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and older adults. As an Apprentice Support Worker , you will work as part of a team, offering a variety of activities, both on site and in the local community. This could include; Developing the gardens and vegetable patch. Making simple meals. Health & wellbeing activities. Developing Micro-enterprises. Supported volunteering in the local community. If you have a passion or hobby, turning this into an activity for others to enjoy. Our ultimate aim is to ensure the people we support live life to the full (please read attached document "Living Life to the Full"). How will we get you there? Over the course of the next 2 years, we will help you to develop your skills and gain the experience required for you to progress your career within adult care. We will do this by; On the job development and experience. Apprenticeship based exercises to help broaden your knowledge. Mentoring from experienced colleagues. Offering great in-house training opportunities, including Moving and Handling and the use of hoists. About the team The services we provide are person centred support to a wide range of individuals helping them to achieve their aspirations, contribute to the local community and to live life to the full. The teams have a wide range of skills and experience and they are always looking to share their skills - what could you bring to the team? Where could this take you? As a Qualified Support Worker you could work within the Day Ops teams and continue to develop onwards in to more senior positions or diversify in to our Maximising Independence team. There is also the opportunity to move over to our Social Care teams, becoming a Community Care Officer and then following further training on to a Social Worker position the sky really is the limit! What we're looking for We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others and is keen to learn and develop with our support. If you have a hobby or special interest, you can share this with the people we support, share your passion and enthusiasm and watch people grow from this. You must hold English and Maths GCSE Grade C-A OR an equivalent level 2 qualification OR be willing to work towards this level. Due to the possibility of lone working, applicants must be 18 years or over. A full Person Specification is available within the attached Job Description. This could be where your journey starts. What we offer Along with a competitive salary we are offering; A Contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Cath Hayden () Closing date: Thursday 23rd May Interviews: Wednesday 12th June PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Role: Joining our Older Adults team who work with individuals aged 65 and over, you'll be supported by qualified social/health care professionals whilst you assess the needs of adults in the community and provide them with support and guidance to maximise their wellbeing. Using a person-centred approach, you'll use your knowledge of strengths-based practice to focus on people's resourcefulness and abilities and enable them to develop the best strategies to face life's challenges and live independently and safely in the community. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. In this role you'll use your strong relationship management and negotiation skills to collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other health care professionals. As a Senior Case Worker, you'll support our more complex cases and provide coaching and mentoring support to our Case Workers. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health and Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. To hear more about the role and working with us, watch our short video: Within our Community Teams, we're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive Benefits Package Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack. Additional Information: Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a criminal records check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries contact For an informal chat about the role contact Laura Cameron, Team Manager - Havant South Locality Team, on .
May 03, 2024
Full time
The Role: Joining our Older Adults team who work with individuals aged 65 and over, you'll be supported by qualified social/health care professionals whilst you assess the needs of adults in the community and provide them with support and guidance to maximise their wellbeing. Using a person-centred approach, you'll use your knowledge of strengths-based practice to focus on people's resourcefulness and abilities and enable them to develop the best strategies to face life's challenges and live independently and safely in the community. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. In this role you'll use your strong relationship management and negotiation skills to collaborate with individuals, their families, providers, and other health care professionals. As a Senior Case Worker, you'll support our more complex cases and provide coaching and mentoring support to our Case Workers. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health and Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. To hear more about the role and working with us, watch our short video: Within our Community Teams, we're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive Benefits Package Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis. Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack. Additional Information: Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a criminal records check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: For general enquiries contact For an informal chat about the role contact Laura Cameron, Team Manager - Havant South Locality Team, on .
Working closely with skilled practitioners and our partner agencies, including the police and health service, you'll manage incoming safeguarding referrals for individuals who are identified as high risk due to concerns regarding significant self-neglect and hoarding. Using information gathered from other agencies, you'll decide the most appropriate intervention to respond to the identified needs, ensuring that the individual is involved and applying the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal. Using your knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding best practice, you'll prioritise cases, hold a caseload and work towards effective and positive outcomes for adults at risk. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively with our partner agencies and providers, and you'll use your relationship management and negotiation skills to engage and collaborate with individuals who may be classed as 'hard-to-reach'. You'll undertake Section 9 assessments and, where appropriate, identify needs that may require longer term involvement to support ongoing engagement with individuals. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health & Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. We're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package .
May 03, 2024
Full time
Working closely with skilled practitioners and our partner agencies, including the police and health service, you'll manage incoming safeguarding referrals for individuals who are identified as high risk due to concerns regarding significant self-neglect and hoarding. Using information gathered from other agencies, you'll decide the most appropriate intervention to respond to the identified needs, ensuring that the individual is involved and applying the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal. Using your knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding best practice, you'll prioritise cases, hold a caseload and work towards effective and positive outcomes for adults at risk. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively with our partner agencies and providers, and you'll use your relationship management and negotiation skills to engage and collaborate with individuals who may be classed as 'hard-to-reach'. You'll undertake Section 9 assessments and, where appropriate, identify needs that may require longer term involvement to support ongoing engagement with individuals. Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Joining us as a Senior Case Worker can lead to a fantastic career in Adults' Health & Care. Our experienced Senior Case Workers can be considered for our social work apprenticeship scheme, which is currently run by the University of Winchester leading to a career as a Qualified Social Worker. We're investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Senior Case Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package .
Job Title : Team Leader Salary : Up to 31,200 per annum Location : Tilbury, Essex, RM18 Our client already holds a huge presence in the residential care sector and is rapidly growing, specialising in residential homes for children who are supported with emotional and behavioural needs They are dedicated to going the extra mile and providing the best support in the industry thus now aiming for 'Outstanding' across all homes. Does this sound like something you would be proud to be a part of? Good news! My client is looking for a Team Leader who will continue to drive that passion within the team = - We would love to speak with you, there's no harm in a phone call! Salary up to 31,200 per annum Located in Tilbury, Essex, RM18 Team Leader will support staff, to promote independence, encourage recreational activities both within and outside the community and advocate for your service users. Team Leader benefits inclusive of but not limited to: - Onsite parking for Team Leader - Breakfast spread every morning in the office - Learning development academy (Access to training/development courses) - Education grants & study leave - Leadership academy (Clear progression structures and goal setting to stay on track for management progression) - Access to medical scheme - Mental Wellbeing day (one per year) - Paid sick leave (3 days per year increasing by 2 days per year of service) - Extra day of annual leave plus 100 voucher on your birthday - Amazon vouchers for Christmas! - 4 company social events per year and team building days - Opportunity for career progression due to rapidly growing organisation - 28 days holiday entitlement - DBS check - Pension If you meet the below Team Leader criteria and are keen to discuss this role further, then please do not wait any longer - Apply to be our Team Leader! Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care/Or equivalent (Essential) Previous experience at Senior Support Worker/Team Leader within Childrens Residential Home or strong Support Worker position looking to step into a progressive role (Essential) Must have supported children within an Ofsted regulated esidential setting (Essential) Apply now for further information.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Title : Team Leader Salary : Up to 31,200 per annum Location : Tilbury, Essex, RM18 Our client already holds a huge presence in the residential care sector and is rapidly growing, specialising in residential homes for children who are supported with emotional and behavioural needs They are dedicated to going the extra mile and providing the best support in the industry thus now aiming for 'Outstanding' across all homes. Does this sound like something you would be proud to be a part of? Good news! My client is looking for a Team Leader who will continue to drive that passion within the team = - We would love to speak with you, there's no harm in a phone call! Salary up to 31,200 per annum Located in Tilbury, Essex, RM18 Team Leader will support staff, to promote independence, encourage recreational activities both within and outside the community and advocate for your service users. Team Leader benefits inclusive of but not limited to: - Onsite parking for Team Leader - Breakfast spread every morning in the office - Learning development academy (Access to training/development courses) - Education grants & study leave - Leadership academy (Clear progression structures and goal setting to stay on track for management progression) - Access to medical scheme - Mental Wellbeing day (one per year) - Paid sick leave (3 days per year increasing by 2 days per year of service) - Extra day of annual leave plus 100 voucher on your birthday - Amazon vouchers for Christmas! - 4 company social events per year and team building days - Opportunity for career progression due to rapidly growing organisation - 28 days holiday entitlement - DBS check - Pension If you meet the below Team Leader criteria and are keen to discuss this role further, then please do not wait any longer - Apply to be our Team Leader! Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care/Or equivalent (Essential) Previous experience at Senior Support Worker/Team Leader within Childrens Residential Home or strong Support Worker position looking to step into a progressive role (Essential) Must have supported children within an Ofsted regulated esidential setting (Essential) Apply now for further information.
Senior Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £47,420 - £48,474 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 09/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 710787 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care, Early Support Team, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Senior Social Worker within the Early Support Team, you will enjoy a varied and changeable caseload delivered from the short-term service the team provides. You will provide guidance, support and supervision/line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met. You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carer's, promoting well-being, independence and safety. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits This exciting opportunity comes with a host of incredible benefits including flexible working arrangements with the option to regularly work from home, generous annual leave of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued service), plus Bank Holidays, a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, employee assistance programme and much more! Key Responsibilities: Adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. Adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged. Direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate. Identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adult's procedures. Act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff. Candidate Requirements: Social Work England registered experienced Social Worker- 3+ years including completion of ASYE Full UK driving licence Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff Experience of undertaking assessments of complex needs Ability to manage risk on a day-to-day basis, managing a varied and complex case load Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall (Team Manager) Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
May 03, 2024
Full time
Senior Social Worker (Early Support Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £47,420 - £48,474 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Borough Council Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 09/06/2024 at 23:00 Reference: 710787 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care, Early Support Team, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis. As the Senior Social Worker within the Early Support Team, you will enjoy a varied and changeable caseload delivered from the short-term service the team provides. You will provide guidance, support and supervision/line management of registered and non-registered Social Care professionals, ensuring that quality and performance are met. You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carer's, promoting well-being, independence and safety. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The service will support individuals to access support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals. Benefits This exciting opportunity comes with a host of incredible benefits including flexible working arrangements with the option to regularly work from home, generous annual leave of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued service), plus Bank Holidays, a fantastic local government pension scheme, a range of discounts, employee assistance programme and much more! Key Responsibilities: Adopt and promote a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. Adopt a personalized approach, to ensure that dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged. Direct, support and undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate. Identify (and support others to identify) and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adult's procedures. Act as SAM (Safeguarding Adults Manager) on enquiries being undertaken by less experienced staff. Candidate Requirements: Social Work England registered experienced Social Worker- 3+ years including completion of ASYE Full UK driving licence Ability to lead, motivate, supervise and performance manage staff Experience of undertaking assessments of complex needs Ability to manage risk on a day-to-day basis, managing a varied and complex case load Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact Leila Hall (Team Manager) Closing Date: Sunday 9th June 2024, 11pm Interview Date: TBC Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. Further information on this vacancy Job Description
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity The Claims team has been built to meet the evolving needs of our business and our customers. The team is a formidable force for QBE, comprising over five hundred people spread across multiple locations within UK and the rest of Europe, and reflecting the diversity and strength of the region. Handling over 200,000 claims a year, QBE has built a reputation for excellence within the market and is widely recognised for its technical expertise If you are someone who is looking for an excellent opportunity in a role that provides exposure to a diverse caseload with great opportunities to build networks within the wider business, interacting with senior stakeholders and Underwriters then we would love to hear from you! Your new role Investigate and resolve Claims in order to provide excellent Claims handling service with minimal leakage Identify and investigate coverage issues so as to ensure that the company's liability is in line with its contractual commitments Identify subrogation, contribution and other recovery issues and ensure that these are successfully pursued where appropriate Manage Claims and other material Claims issues in order to resolve and settle claims on an economic basis Ensure that Claims fees and advices are responded to within agreed timeframes to ensure good service Respond to internal and external stakeholder requests in accordance with service standards Flag complaints as required and Treat Customers Fairly Maintain knowledge of the Claims Portfolio and provide information to others on request to ensure the effective monitoring of Claims to support Underwriting and Claims decisions Reserve accurately to ensure that the Company's liability is clear at all times Maintain efficient handling of their own caseload to ensure the prompt, timely and effective handling of Claims About you Excellent investigative skills Proven experience dealing with policy coverage Experience dealing with liability negotiations Effective communication skills, written and verbal Relationship Management skills Able to competently use MS office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity The Claims team has been built to meet the evolving needs of our business and our customers. The team is a formidable force for QBE, comprising over five hundred people spread across multiple locations within UK and the rest of Europe, and reflecting the diversity and strength of the region. Handling over 200,000 claims a year, QBE has built a reputation for excellence within the market and is widely recognised for its technical expertise If you are someone who is looking for an excellent opportunity in a role that provides exposure to a diverse caseload with great opportunities to build networks within the wider business, interacting with senior stakeholders and Underwriters then we would love to hear from you! Your new role Investigate and resolve Claims in order to provide excellent Claims handling service with minimal leakage Identify and investigate coverage issues so as to ensure that the company's liability is in line with its contractual commitments Identify subrogation, contribution and other recovery issues and ensure that these are successfully pursued where appropriate Manage Claims and other material Claims issues in order to resolve and settle claims on an economic basis Ensure that Claims fees and advices are responded to within agreed timeframes to ensure good service Respond to internal and external stakeholder requests in accordance with service standards Flag complaints as required and Treat Customers Fairly Maintain knowledge of the Claims Portfolio and provide information to others on request to ensure the effective monitoring of Claims to support Underwriting and Claims decisions Reserve accurately to ensure that the Company's liability is clear at all times Maintain efficient handling of their own caseload to ensure the prompt, timely and effective handling of Claims About you Excellent investigative skills Proven experience dealing with policy coverage Experience dealing with liability negotiations Effective communication skills, written and verbal Relationship Management skills Able to competently use MS office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE helps businesses build resilience through risk management and insurance. QBE European Operations is part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers and Standard & Poor's A+ rated. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, QBE's gross written premium for the year ended 31 December 2021 was US$18.5 billion. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking, Reigate and Walton on Thames. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is ? £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) 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 We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
May 02, 2024
Full time
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking, Reigate and Walton on Thames. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is ? £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) 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 We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.