Deputy Manager (12-month FTC) Contract Type: Full time, 12-month fixed term contract Salary: 31,668.00- 36,036.00 per annum- dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Poole Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), company pension, employee discount scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, monthly clinical and professional supervision, ongoing professional training & supervision Who are we? Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality Children's Homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence, and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence. The Role We're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to support two of our Children's Residential Homes in Poole. You'll help lead the team, ensure high standards of care, and guide young people towards independent living. Key Responsibilities Act as Home Manager in their absence, under guidance from the Area Manager Support and motivate the staff team through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and development planning. Ensure high-quality care and accommodation for young people, aligned with placement plans. Build trusted relationships with young people, promoting safety, respect, and personal development. Champion a culture of listening, dignity, and empowerment for all young people. Promote collaborative working with families, education providers, health services, and local authorities. Ensure staff are trained in safeguarding and compliant with policies and refresher requirements. Be an ambassador for Budwood's therapeutic model, CATCH . Assist with rotas, budget management, and timesheet oversight. Lead new staff inductions and conduct absence review meetings. Oversee record-keeping (e.g. risk assessments, placement plans, weekly reports), ensuring accuracy and clarity. Guide the team in supporting young people's learning and emotional development. Manage home finances when needed. Ensure domestic standards are high, including meal preparation and home maintenance. Support inspections, audits, and uphold health & safety and fire safety compliance. Participate in the on-call rota. Engage in supervision, appraisal, and continuous professional development. What we need from you Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People or equivalent or working towards. At least 2 years' experience of working within a residential children's home or Supported Living service Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Understanding of The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards. Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance in care settings. Experience in residential care, youth work, or working with young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders (EBD). Leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and organisational skills. A proactive, flexible, and child-centred approach. Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager (12-month FTC) Contract Type: Full time, 12-month fixed term contract Salary: 31,668.00- 36,036.00 per annum- dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Poole Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), company pension, employee discount scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, monthly clinical and professional supervision, ongoing professional training & supervision Who are we? Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality Children's Homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence, and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence. The Role We're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to support two of our Children's Residential Homes in Poole. You'll help lead the team, ensure high standards of care, and guide young people towards independent living. Key Responsibilities Act as Home Manager in their absence, under guidance from the Area Manager Support and motivate the staff team through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and development planning. Ensure high-quality care and accommodation for young people, aligned with placement plans. Build trusted relationships with young people, promoting safety, respect, and personal development. Champion a culture of listening, dignity, and empowerment for all young people. Promote collaborative working with families, education providers, health services, and local authorities. Ensure staff are trained in safeguarding and compliant with policies and refresher requirements. Be an ambassador for Budwood's therapeutic model, CATCH . Assist with rotas, budget management, and timesheet oversight. Lead new staff inductions and conduct absence review meetings. Oversee record-keeping (e.g. risk assessments, placement plans, weekly reports), ensuring accuracy and clarity. Guide the team in supporting young people's learning and emotional development. Manage home finances when needed. Ensure domestic standards are high, including meal preparation and home maintenance. Support inspections, audits, and uphold health & safety and fire safety compliance. Participate in the on-call rota. Engage in supervision, appraisal, and continuous professional development. What we need from you Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People or equivalent or working towards. At least 2 years' experience of working within a residential children's home or Supported Living service Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Understanding of The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards. Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance in care settings. Experience in residential care, youth work, or working with young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders (EBD). Leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and organisational skills. A proactive, flexible, and child-centred approach. Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Role: Residential Deputy Manager- Children's Home Contract: Full Time, permanent Salary : Base salary of 31,105.28 with the potential to earn up to 34,362.56 with sleep in shifts. Location: Carlisle Specific Hours : 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. We currently have a Management opportunity at our 4-bedroom home in Carlisle. Can you inspire your team? Have you an approachable leadership style? If you are a qualified and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager, we would love to hear from you. Main Duties Responsible in ensuring that the Statement of Purpose is in place, and reflects the appropriate needs of young people that the home is working with and outlines qualifications, experience and expertise of the staff employed within the home. To be responsible for ensuring a full flow of information into and out of the team and to develop effective communication strategies and systems which assist staff in the operation of their duties. To be responsible for the effective management and development of a range of quality direct services to young people. To ensure that the policies and procedures of North Lakes Children's Services are implemented. To ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and ensuring that those needs are met. To assist in training staff as required. To ensure that all Health and Safety Regulations are complied with in accordance with North Lakes Children's Services policies, procedures and practices. To regularly inspect the condition of the structure, fabric, furnishings and fittings of the building to ensure that all necessary equipment, etc. is in good working order and of a reasonable and acceptable standard of repair. To ensure that effective finance budgets, control, administration and records comply with North Lakes Children's Services expectations and procedures. To promote and implement the companies Equality and Diversity policies and to ensure that staff understand and implement the companies Child Protection Procedures. Quality Assurance - To set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team performance and service quality Communication - To establish and manage the team communications systems ensuring that the Company procedures, policies, strategies and objectives are effectively communicated to all team members Professional Practice - To ensure that professional practice in the team is carried out to the highest standards and developed in line with the company stated objectives of continual improvement in quality of its service to the young people in our care and external professionals. General Management - To provide vision and leadership to staff within a specialist team, ensuring that effective systems are in place for workload allocation and management, the application of the company's policies and procedures, including those relating to equality, supervision and appraisal and all aspects of their performance, personal development, health and welfare. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Company pension Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day. Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Role: Residential Deputy Manager- Children's Home Contract: Full Time, permanent Salary : Base salary of 31,105.28 with the potential to earn up to 34,362.56 with sleep in shifts. Location: Carlisle Specific Hours : 42 hours per week- shift pattern on rotation We are currently seeking an experienced Residential Deputy Manager to join our services based in Carlisle. North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6-18. We improve the resilience, self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. We currently have a Management opportunity at our 4-bedroom home in Carlisle. Can you inspire your team? Have you an approachable leadership style? If you are a qualified and experienced Children's Home Deputy Manager, we would love to hear from you. Main Duties Responsible in ensuring that the Statement of Purpose is in place, and reflects the appropriate needs of young people that the home is working with and outlines qualifications, experience and expertise of the staff employed within the home. To be responsible for ensuring a full flow of information into and out of the team and to develop effective communication strategies and systems which assist staff in the operation of their duties. To be responsible for the effective management and development of a range of quality direct services to young people. To ensure that the policies and procedures of North Lakes Children's Services are implemented. To ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and ensuring that those needs are met. To assist in training staff as required. To ensure that all Health and Safety Regulations are complied with in accordance with North Lakes Children's Services policies, procedures and practices. To regularly inspect the condition of the structure, fabric, furnishings and fittings of the building to ensure that all necessary equipment, etc. is in good working order and of a reasonable and acceptable standard of repair. To ensure that effective finance budgets, control, administration and records comply with North Lakes Children's Services expectations and procedures. To promote and implement the companies Equality and Diversity policies and to ensure that staff understand and implement the companies Child Protection Procedures. Quality Assurance - To set, monitor and evaluate standards at individual, team performance and service quality Communication - To establish and manage the team communications systems ensuring that the Company procedures, policies, strategies and objectives are effectively communicated to all team members Professional Practice - To ensure that professional practice in the team is carried out to the highest standards and developed in line with the company stated objectives of continual improvement in quality of its service to the young people in our care and external professionals. General Management - To provide vision and leadership to staff within a specialist team, ensuring that effective systems are in place for workload allocation and management, the application of the company's policies and procedures, including those relating to equality, supervision and appraisal and all aspects of their performance, personal development, health and welfare. All Applicants must have: Have an understanding of the issues that face young people in care Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Excellent communication and listening skills Be willing to learn Be able to work well as part of a small team Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous. Have a full, clean UK driving licence and be able to cover at other Residential Homes as and when needed. Benefits: A sleep-in allowance of 62.64 per night- potential extra earning of up to 3257.28 Shift Rotation: 2 days on, 2 days off, with staggered start times ranging from 8am, 12noon or 2pm (i.e. 8am-10pm, 12pm-10pm or 2pm-10pm). 6 weeks annual leave entitlement. Company pension Access to our Employee Discount Scheme, including discounts at various well-known retail companies Access to wellbeing supports via our Employee Assistance Programme Overtime and additional holiday pay at Christmas day and New Year's Day. Career progression opportunities Comprehensive annual training including: Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, Therapeutic Parenting, The Whole Brain Child Model. North Lakes is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Building Maintenance,
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Deputy Manager (12-month FTC) Contract Type: Full time, 12-month fixed term contract Salary: 31,668.00- 36,036.00 per annum- dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Poole Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), company pension, employee discount scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, monthly clinical and professional supervision, ongoing professional training & supervision Who are we? Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality Children's Homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence, and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence. The Role We're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to support two of our Children's Residential Homes in Poole. You'll help lead the team, ensure high standards of care, and guide young people towards independent living. Key Responsibilities Act as Home Manager in their absence, under guidance from the Area Manager Support and motivate the staff team through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and development planning. Ensure high-quality care and accommodation for young people, aligned with placement plans. Build trusted relationships with young people, promoting safety, respect, and personal development. Champion a culture of listening, dignity, and empowerment for all young people. Promote collaborative working with families, education providers, health services, and local authorities. Ensure staff are trained in safeguarding and compliant with policies and refresher requirements. Be an ambassador for Budwood's therapeutic model, CATCH . Assist with rotas, budget management, and timesheet oversight. Lead new staff inductions and conduct absence review meetings. Oversee record-keeping (e.g. risk assessments, placement plans, weekly reports), ensuring accuracy and clarity. Guide the team in supporting young people's learning and emotional development. Manage home finances when needed. Ensure domestic standards are high, including meal preparation and home maintenance. Support inspections, audits, and uphold health & safety and fire safety compliance. Participate in the on-call rota. Engage in supervision, appraisal, and continuous professional development. What we need from you Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People or equivalent or working towards. At least 2 years' experience of working within a residential children's home or Supported Living service Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Understanding of The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards. Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance in care settings. Experience in residential care, youth work, or working with young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders (EBD). Leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and organisational skills. A proactive, flexible, and child-centred approach. Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager (12-month FTC) Contract Type: Full time, 12-month fixed term contract Salary: 31,668.00- 36,036.00 per annum- dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Poole Specific Hours: 40 hours per week Benefits: 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), company pension, employee discount scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, monthly clinical and professional supervision, ongoing professional training & supervision Who are we? Budwood, part of Polaris Community, is a local service dedicated to providing high-quality Children's Homes and 16+ Supported Accommodation. Our young people may have experienced adverse childhood experiences, and our aim is to offer them a stable, nurturing home environment where they can feel safe, grow in confidence, and gain the skills they need for adulthood and independence. The Role We're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to support two of our Children's Residential Homes in Poole. You'll help lead the team, ensure high standards of care, and guide young people towards independent living. Key Responsibilities Act as Home Manager in their absence, under guidance from the Area Manager Support and motivate the staff team through supervision, coaching, mentoring, and development planning. Ensure high-quality care and accommodation for young people, aligned with placement plans. Build trusted relationships with young people, promoting safety, respect, and personal development. Champion a culture of listening, dignity, and empowerment for all young people. Promote collaborative working with families, education providers, health services, and local authorities. Ensure staff are trained in safeguarding and compliant with policies and refresher requirements. Be an ambassador for Budwood's therapeutic model, CATCH . Assist with rotas, budget management, and timesheet oversight. Lead new staff inductions and conduct absence review meetings. Oversee record-keeping (e.g. risk assessments, placement plans, weekly reports), ensuring accuracy and clarity. Guide the team in supporting young people's learning and emotional development. Manage home finances when needed. Ensure domestic standards are high, including meal preparation and home maintenance. Support inspections, audits, and uphold health & safety and fire safety compliance. Participate in the on-call rota. Engage in supervision, appraisal, and continuous professional development. What we need from you Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People or equivalent or working towards. At least 2 years' experience of working within a residential children's home or Supported Living service Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Understanding of The Children Act 1989 and 2004 and Supported Accommodation Quality Standards. Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance in care settings. Experience in residential care, youth work, or working with young people with Emotional Behavioural Disorders (EBD). Leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and organisational skills. A proactive, flexible, and child-centred approach. Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Store Manager - Tunbridge Wells (Full-Time) City: Tunbridge Wells Country/Region: GB Application Deadline: - Highly competitive salary, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven store manager to join the team in our store. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring a high performing team to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us! In the UK, we are very proud to have recently been recognised in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work 2023', one of only 11 in the 'very large' employers category. The role The store manager is our brand ambassador and responsible for the store's overall commercial success. You will be responsible for managing the assistant manager and a team of supervisors and sales assistants and support them in creating special memories for our customers. What to expect from the role Support and motivate the in-store team on a day-to-day basis to achieve the store's targets by identifying and maximising on opportunities to achieve and surpass KPIs, whilst setting the example in exemplary Pandora customer service Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store's successful commercial execution You will be trained thoroughly in our hand-crafted luxury product to become a Pandora product expert. With the support from the regional sales manager, you will nurture and develop your team to unlock their full potential and support their succession The successful candidate Our store managers are the ambassadors of the Pandora brand. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience. Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a senior supervisor, or current assistant manager looking for your next challenge then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role. An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service An ability to understand the importance of Pandora's local and global business strategy, and can translate this in to the delivery of store, regional and division KPIs Experience in using data to identify trends, issues and root causes, and has the ability to take action to deliver when such opportunities are identified Strong communication skills in order to establish and coach a high performing team The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs A positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail Why work with us? Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none. A highly competitive salary Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!) A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality! Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts Free support for you and your loved ones through 'Retail Trust' on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don't miss out! Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible About Pandora Pandora is the world'slargestjewellery brand,specialisingin the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold inmore than 100 countriesthrough6,800 points of sale, includingmore than 2,700concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs37,000people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue ofDKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Store Manager - Tunbridge Wells (Full-Time) City: Tunbridge Wells Country/Region: GB Application Deadline: - Highly competitive salary, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven store manager to join the team in our store. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring a high performing team to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us! In the UK, we are very proud to have recently been recognised in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work 2023', one of only 11 in the 'very large' employers category. The role The store manager is our brand ambassador and responsible for the store's overall commercial success. You will be responsible for managing the assistant manager and a team of supervisors and sales assistants and support them in creating special memories for our customers. What to expect from the role Support and motivate the in-store team on a day-to-day basis to achieve the store's targets by identifying and maximising on opportunities to achieve and surpass KPIs, whilst setting the example in exemplary Pandora customer service Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store's successful commercial execution You will be trained thoroughly in our hand-crafted luxury product to become a Pandora product expert. With the support from the regional sales manager, you will nurture and develop your team to unlock their full potential and support their succession The successful candidate Our store managers are the ambassadors of the Pandora brand. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience. Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a senior supervisor, or current assistant manager looking for your next challenge then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role. An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service An ability to understand the importance of Pandora's local and global business strategy, and can translate this in to the delivery of store, regional and division KPIs Experience in using data to identify trends, issues and root causes, and has the ability to take action to deliver when such opportunities are identified Strong communication skills in order to establish and coach a high performing team The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs A positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail Why work with us? Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none. A highly competitive salary Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!) A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality! Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts Free support for you and your loved ones through 'Retail Trust' on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don't miss out! Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible About Pandora Pandora is the world'slargestjewellery brand,specialisingin the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold inmore than 100 countriesthrough6,800 points of sale, includingmore than 2,700concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs37,000people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue ofDKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As Senior Propositions Manager - Mid Market & Enterprise, you will lead the development, management, and evolution of propositions for enterprise customers. You will collaborate across a complex matrix organisation to understand customer needs, identify commercial opportunities, and shape compelling, value-driven propositions What you'll do : Proposition strategy: Lead the identification and development of new proposition opportunities for enterprise customers, spanning connectivity solutions including broadband, dedicated internet access (DIA), public WiFi , SD-WAN and associated professional services. Develop and own the roadmap, strategy and business cases for new propositions and marketing investments, underpinned by robust insight and data, and aligned to the L ong R ange P lan (LRP) and annual operating plan. Leverage customer, competitor, trading and market insight to develop differentiated, market-leading propositions that strengthen Sky Business's competitive advantage and drive growth in the enterprise segment. Partner with Commercial and Pricing teams to define pricing strategy and provide clear commercial guidance for the proposition and wider enterprise category portfolio Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product and Programme teams to successfully bring propositions to market and ensure delivery of the intended customer and commercial outcomes Develop and own a forward-looking view of the evolving market landscape, shaping proposition positioning to unlock new revenue streams and drive ARPU growth What you'll bring : Proven, recent experience within a UK telecommunications proposition or commercial role focused on enterprise customers , with recognised expertise and strong knowledge of the wider B2B market landscape. A creative yet pragmatic thinker, capable of generating ideas that both delight customers and are commercially viable and technically feasible Strong numeracy and commercial acumen, able to assess market opportunity in terms of volume, pricing, revenue and profit, and to design effective pricing and packaging strategies. Expert in leveraging customer insight, with the ability to synthesise diverse data sources into clear, compelling and actionable recommendations that drive informed decision-making . Team overview : Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Osterley is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As Senior Propositions Manager - Mid Market & Enterprise, you will lead the development, management, and evolution of propositions for enterprise customers. You will collaborate across a complex matrix organisation to understand customer needs, identify commercial opportunities, and shape compelling, value-driven propositions What you'll do : Proposition strategy: Lead the identification and development of new proposition opportunities for enterprise customers, spanning connectivity solutions including broadband, dedicated internet access (DIA), public WiFi , SD-WAN and associated professional services. Develop and own the roadmap, strategy and business cases for new propositions and marketing investments, underpinned by robust insight and data, and aligned to the L ong R ange P lan (LRP) and annual operating plan. Leverage customer, competitor, trading and market insight to develop differentiated, market-leading propositions that strengthen Sky Business's competitive advantage and drive growth in the enterprise segment. Partner with Commercial and Pricing teams to define pricing strategy and provide clear commercial guidance for the proposition and wider enterprise category portfolio Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product and Programme teams to successfully bring propositions to market and ensure delivery of the intended customer and commercial outcomes Develop and own a forward-looking view of the evolving market landscape, shaping proposition positioning to unlock new revenue streams and drive ARPU growth What you'll bring : Proven, recent experience within a UK telecommunications proposition or commercial role focused on enterprise customers , with recognised expertise and strong knowledge of the wider B2B market landscape. A creative yet pragmatic thinker, capable of generating ideas that both delight customers and are commercially viable and technically feasible Strong numeracy and commercial acumen, able to assess market opportunity in terms of volume, pricing, revenue and profit, and to design effective pricing and packaging strategies. Expert in leveraging customer insight, with the ability to synthesise diverse data sources into clear, compelling and actionable recommendations that drive informed decision-making . Team overview : Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Osterley is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Team Leader Care Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week Responsible to: Registered Manager Location: Capernwray, Carnforth Salary : Basic salary of 27,803.20 with a potential to earn up to a total of 34,523.20 with sleep in shifts. We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Home Team Leader to join our already established Children's Home Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel children's homes in Capernwray, Carnforth, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. As well as this, you will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. To assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Home so that the lives of all of the young residents are progressively improved. All our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted so as such we would require you to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home. To deputise for the Registered Manager at any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present at the Home. You must also hold a full UK driving license. It is a requirement that you hold your Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People. Benefits Competitive Salary plus up to 6720 in sleep in payments (average of 6-8 sleep ins per month at 70 per sleep in) Regular Supervisions Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities The Provision of Childcare Care plans, which meet the pre-agreed standards, are religiously produced for each child, reviewed in line with the pre-agreed timescales and submitted to the Registered Manager for approval. All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times by all members of staff. Any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and any other relevant parties is religiously noted and communicated to the Registered Manager by the pre-agreed method. The Registered Manager is kept fully informed of all important issues and developments within the Home at all times, in line with the pre-agreed guidelines. All members of staff are aware of the standards of behaviour required and any deviation from the pre-agreed code of behaviour is directly but respectfully addressed by the Deputy Manager. All members of staff are approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engage with the children and create an open, positive and inclusive environment so that the children feel that they belong in the Home. All members of staff work proactively and constructively with the children, endeavouring to build relationships with them, add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success. The Team Leader is fully aware of his or her responsibilities in terms of the rota, sleeping duties and on-call arrangements and complies with them at all times. Should the Team Leader have any concerns as to the behaviour or competence of the Registered Manager, these are communicated privately and confidentially to the Responsible Individual. Business Management and Improvement At any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager in deputising for the Registered Manager and takes responsibility for managing all day to day aspects of the Home. The Team Leader ensures that no element of the pre-agreed expenditure budget is exceeded without the express prior permission of the Registered Manager. The quality of food provided to the children is in line with the pre-agreed food standards. The Team Leader actively assists with and carries out menu planning, cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs, as necessary. When the Registered Manager is not present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager who leads the weekly staff meeting. This is done in an open, positive and inclusive way ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to communicate concerns and put forward potential solutions and improvement ideas. Members of staff are actively involved in and consulted on decisions which affect the way they carry out their jobs on a day to day basis. A senior staff meeting is held ahead of the weekly staff meeting in order to prepare properly for that meeting and agree anything important which needs to be communicated to the rest of the team. The Team Leader proactively communicates ideas for the medium term improvement of the Home, for inclusion in the annual development plan. Any problem area or issue needing to be addressed within the business is immediately raised with the Deputy or Registered Manager. The Team Leader is continually seeking to develop his or her knowledge and skills in relation to childcare and religiously attends training and development courses and workshops as required by the Registered Manager. Staff Management All staff are managed fairly and consistently and in accordance with the core values of the Home with the effect that the level of staff turnover is kept to a minimum. The Team Leader ensures that day to day staff management issues are dealt with quickly, fairly and professionally. Employee absence is proactively managed in accordance with the agreed absence management policy and procedure. Return to work interviews are carried out as necessary and in line with the agreed policy and procedure. Where staff are unavailable for work at short notice, immediate action is taken to obtain competent staff to fulfil their roles. The Team Leader ensures that the staff working on each shift for which he or she is responsible are deployed as effectively as possible. The appearance of all staff is proactively managed so that it consistently meets the agreed appearance standard. The Team Leader carries out regular performance reviews (supervisions) with all team members in accordance with the agreed procedures and timescales. Appropriate performance data, indicators and measures are employed to ensure that performance measurement is professional and objective. The Team Leader ensures that all legal health and safety requirements and the company's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times. Good personal hygiene standards, as specified in the relevant company policies and procedures, are followed religiously by all staff. Any deviation from this is dealt with quickly and effectively by the Team Leader. The Team Leader ensures that all members of staff abide by all of the company's health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Team Leader Care Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week Responsible to: Registered Manager Location: Capernwray, Carnforth Salary : Basic salary of 27,803.20 with a potential to earn up to a total of 34,523.20 with sleep in shifts. We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Home Team Leader to join our already established Children's Home Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel children's homes in Capernwray, Carnforth, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. As well as this, you will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. To assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Home so that the lives of all of the young residents are progressively improved. All our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted so as such we would require you to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home. To deputise for the Registered Manager at any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present at the Home. You must also hold a full UK driving license. It is a requirement that you hold your Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People. Benefits Competitive Salary plus up to 6720 in sleep in payments (average of 6-8 sleep ins per month at 70 per sleep in) Regular Supervisions Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities The Provision of Childcare Care plans, which meet the pre-agreed standards, are religiously produced for each child, reviewed in line with the pre-agreed timescales and submitted to the Registered Manager for approval. All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times by all members of staff. Any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and any other relevant parties is religiously noted and communicated to the Registered Manager by the pre-agreed method. The Registered Manager is kept fully informed of all important issues and developments within the Home at all times, in line with the pre-agreed guidelines. All members of staff are aware of the standards of behaviour required and any deviation from the pre-agreed code of behaviour is directly but respectfully addressed by the Deputy Manager. All members of staff are approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engage with the children and create an open, positive and inclusive environment so that the children feel that they belong in the Home. All members of staff work proactively and constructively with the children, endeavouring to build relationships with them, add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success. The Team Leader is fully aware of his or her responsibilities in terms of the rota, sleeping duties and on-call arrangements and complies with them at all times. Should the Team Leader have any concerns as to the behaviour or competence of the Registered Manager, these are communicated privately and confidentially to the Responsible Individual. Business Management and Improvement At any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager in deputising for the Registered Manager and takes responsibility for managing all day to day aspects of the Home. The Team Leader ensures that no element of the pre-agreed expenditure budget is exceeded without the express prior permission of the Registered Manager. The quality of food provided to the children is in line with the pre-agreed food standards. The Team Leader actively assists with and carries out menu planning, cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs, as necessary. When the Registered Manager is not present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager who leads the weekly staff meeting. This is done in an open, positive and inclusive way ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to communicate concerns and put forward potential solutions and improvement ideas. Members of staff are actively involved in and consulted on decisions which affect the way they carry out their jobs on a day to day basis. A senior staff meeting is held ahead of the weekly staff meeting in order to prepare properly for that meeting and agree anything important which needs to be communicated to the rest of the team. The Team Leader proactively communicates ideas for the medium term improvement of the Home, for inclusion in the annual development plan. Any problem area or issue needing to be addressed within the business is immediately raised with the Deputy or Registered Manager. The Team Leader is continually seeking to develop his or her knowledge and skills in relation to childcare and religiously attends training and development courses and workshops as required by the Registered Manager. Staff Management All staff are managed fairly and consistently and in accordance with the core values of the Home with the effect that the level of staff turnover is kept to a minimum. The Team Leader ensures that day to day staff management issues are dealt with quickly, fairly and professionally. Employee absence is proactively managed in accordance with the agreed absence management policy and procedure. Return to work interviews are carried out as necessary and in line with the agreed policy and procedure. Where staff are unavailable for work at short notice, immediate action is taken to obtain competent staff to fulfil their roles. The Team Leader ensures that the staff working on each shift for which he or she is responsible are deployed as effectively as possible. The appearance of all staff is proactively managed so that it consistently meets the agreed appearance standard. The Team Leader carries out regular performance reviews (supervisions) with all team members in accordance with the agreed procedures and timescales. Appropriate performance data, indicators and measures are employed to ensure that performance measurement is professional and objective. The Team Leader ensures that all legal health and safety requirements and the company's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times. Good personal hygiene standards, as specified in the relevant company policies and procedures, are followed religiously by all staff. Any deviation from this is dealt with quickly and effectively by the Team Leader. The Team Leader ensures that all members of staff abide by all of the company's health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Team Leader Care Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week Responsible to: Registered Manager Location: Heysham, Morecombe Salary : Basic salary of 27,803.20 with a potential to earn up to a total of 34,523.20 with sleep in shifts. We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Home Team Leader to join our already established Children's Home Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel children's homes in Capernwray, Carnforth, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. As well as this, you will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. To assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Home so that the lives of all of the young residents are progressively improved. All our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted so as such we would require you to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home. To deputise for the Registered Manager at any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present at the Home. You must also hold a full UK driving license. It is a requirement that you hold your Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People. Benefits Competitive Salary plus up to 6720 in sleep in payments (average of 6-8 sleep ins per month at 70 per sleep in) Regular Supervisions Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities The Provision of Childcare Care plans, which meet the pre-agreed standards, are religiously produced for each child, reviewed in line with the pre-agreed timescales and submitted to the Registered Manager for approval. All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times by all members of staff. Any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and any other relevant parties is religiously noted and communicated to the Registered Manager by the pre-agreed method. The Registered Manager is kept fully informed of all important issues and developments within the Home at all times, in line with the pre-agreed guidelines. All members of staff are aware of the standards of behaviour required and any deviation from the pre-agreed code of behaviour is directly but respectfully addressed by the Deputy Manager. All members of staff are approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engage with the children and create an open, positive and inclusive environment so that the children feel that they belong in the Home. All members of staff work proactively and constructively with the children, endeavouring to build relationships with them, add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success. The Team Leader is fully aware of his or her responsibilities in terms of the rota, sleeping duties and on-call arrangements and complies with them at all times. Should the Team Leader have any concerns as to the behaviour or competence of the Registered Manager, these are communicated privately and confidentially to the Responsible Individual. Business Management and Improvement At any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager in deputising for the Registered Manager and takes responsibility for managing all day to day aspects of the Home. The Team Leader ensures that no element of the pre-agreed expenditure budget is exceeded without the express prior permission of the Registered Manager. The quality of food provided to the children is in line with the pre-agreed food standards. The Team Leader actively assists with and carries out menu planning, cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs, as necessary. When the Registered Manager is not present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager who leads the weekly staff meeting. This is done in an open, positive and inclusive way ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to communicate concerns and put forward potential solutions and improvement ideas. Members of staff are actively involved in and consulted on decisions which affect the way they carry out their jobs on a day to day basis. A senior staff meeting is held ahead of the weekly staff meeting in order to prepare properly for that meeting and agree anything important which needs to be communicated to the rest of the team. The Team Leader proactively communicates ideas for the medium term improvement of the Home, for inclusion in the annual development plan. Any problem area or issue needing to be addressed within the business is immediately raised with the Deputy or Registered Manager. The Team Leader is continually seeking to develop his or her knowledge and skills in relation to childcare and religiously attends training and development courses and workshops as required by the Registered Manager. Staff Management All staff are managed fairly and consistently and in accordance with the core values of the Home with the effect that the level of staff turnover is kept to a minimum. The Team Leader ensures that day to day staff management issues are dealt with quickly, fairly and professionally. Employee absence is proactively managed in accordance with the agreed absence management policy and procedure. Return to work interviews are carried out as necessary and in line with the agreed policy and procedure. Where staff are unavailable for work at short notice, immediate action is taken to obtain competent staff to fulfil their roles. The Team Leader ensures that the staff working on each shift for which he or she is responsible are deployed as effectively as possible. The appearance of all staff is proactively managed so that it consistently meets the agreed appearance standard. The Team Leader carries out regular performance reviews (supervisions) with all team members in accordance with the agreed procedures and timescales. Appropriate performance data, indicators and measures are employed to ensure that performance measurement is professional and objective. The Team Leader ensures that all legal health and safety requirements and the company's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times. Good personal hygiene standards, as specified in the relevant company policies and procedures, are followed religiously by all staff. Any deviation from this is dealt with quickly and effectively by the Team Leader. The Team Leader ensures that all members of staff abide by all of the company's health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP INDJULHPR PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Team Leader Care Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week Responsible to: Registered Manager Location: Heysham, Morecombe Salary : Basic salary of 27,803.20 with a potential to earn up to a total of 34,523.20 with sleep in shifts. We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Home Team Leader to join our already established Children's Home Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel children's homes in Capernwray, Carnforth, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. As well as this, you will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. To assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Home so that the lives of all of the young residents are progressively improved. All our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted so as such we would require you to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home. To deputise for the Registered Manager at any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present at the Home. You must also hold a full UK driving license. It is a requirement that you hold your Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People. Benefits Competitive Salary plus up to 6720 in sleep in payments (average of 6-8 sleep ins per month at 70 per sleep in) Regular Supervisions Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities The Provision of Childcare Care plans, which meet the pre-agreed standards, are religiously produced for each child, reviewed in line with the pre-agreed timescales and submitted to the Registered Manager for approval. All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times by all members of staff. Any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and any other relevant parties is religiously noted and communicated to the Registered Manager by the pre-agreed method. The Registered Manager is kept fully informed of all important issues and developments within the Home at all times, in line with the pre-agreed guidelines. All members of staff are aware of the standards of behaviour required and any deviation from the pre-agreed code of behaviour is directly but respectfully addressed by the Deputy Manager. All members of staff are approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engage with the children and create an open, positive and inclusive environment so that the children feel that they belong in the Home. All members of staff work proactively and constructively with the children, endeavouring to build relationships with them, add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success. The Team Leader is fully aware of his or her responsibilities in terms of the rota, sleeping duties and on-call arrangements and complies with them at all times. Should the Team Leader have any concerns as to the behaviour or competence of the Registered Manager, these are communicated privately and confidentially to the Responsible Individual. Business Management and Improvement At any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager in deputising for the Registered Manager and takes responsibility for managing all day to day aspects of the Home. The Team Leader ensures that no element of the pre-agreed expenditure budget is exceeded without the express prior permission of the Registered Manager. The quality of food provided to the children is in line with the pre-agreed food standards. The Team Leader actively assists with and carries out menu planning, cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs, as necessary. When the Registered Manager is not present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager who leads the weekly staff meeting. This is done in an open, positive and inclusive way ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to communicate concerns and put forward potential solutions and improvement ideas. Members of staff are actively involved in and consulted on decisions which affect the way they carry out their jobs on a day to day basis. A senior staff meeting is held ahead of the weekly staff meeting in order to prepare properly for that meeting and agree anything important which needs to be communicated to the rest of the team. The Team Leader proactively communicates ideas for the medium term improvement of the Home, for inclusion in the annual development plan. Any problem area or issue needing to be addressed within the business is immediately raised with the Deputy or Registered Manager. The Team Leader is continually seeking to develop his or her knowledge and skills in relation to childcare and religiously attends training and development courses and workshops as required by the Registered Manager. Staff Management All staff are managed fairly and consistently and in accordance with the core values of the Home with the effect that the level of staff turnover is kept to a minimum. The Team Leader ensures that day to day staff management issues are dealt with quickly, fairly and professionally. Employee absence is proactively managed in accordance with the agreed absence management policy and procedure. Return to work interviews are carried out as necessary and in line with the agreed policy and procedure. Where staff are unavailable for work at short notice, immediate action is taken to obtain competent staff to fulfil their roles. The Team Leader ensures that the staff working on each shift for which he or she is responsible are deployed as effectively as possible. The appearance of all staff is proactively managed so that it consistently meets the agreed appearance standard. The Team Leader carries out regular performance reviews (supervisions) with all team members in accordance with the agreed procedures and timescales. Appropriate performance data, indicators and measures are employed to ensure that performance measurement is professional and objective. The Team Leader ensures that all legal health and safety requirements and the company's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times. Good personal hygiene standards, as specified in the relevant company policies and procedures, are followed religiously by all staff. Any deviation from this is dealt with quickly and effectively by the Team Leader. The Team Leader ensures that all members of staff abide by all of the company's health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP INDJULHPR PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control,
M ller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Customer Category Manager Location: Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Bring your passion for category growth and data-driven storytelling to M ller. At M ller, we're proud to craft products that bring moments of pleasure to millions. As a Customer Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of our commercial strategy-building trusted customer partnerships, unlocking category growth and championing the M ller brand through insight-led thinking. What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of category growth plans and the SBD Vision, including Perfect Store Standards across all formats (in-store and online). Act as the primary category contact for your customer base, supported by a clear external contact strategy. Drive simple, effective cross-functional communication on category performance, NPD status and actionable insights. Represent the voice of the customer and category in brand development, acting as a Brand Champion. Support a coaching culture, encouraging team development and collaboration. Contribute to strategic business processes including SBRs, account planning and JBPs. Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities, turning insights into compelling commercial stories. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A confident, articulate and adaptable communication style. A positive, can-do mindset with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. Curiosity and creativity in presenting a compelling vision for growth. A keen eye for detail, with the ability to think strategically and challenge the status quo. A self-motivated approach and a desire to support both personal and team development. Desirable experience includes: Working knowledge of Circana, Kantar and retailer data systems (e.g. Sainsbury's SIP). Presentation and negotiation skills. Basic leadership experience and a strong understanding of commercial processes. Why M ller? We're a values-led business with a passion for quality, innovation and our people. When you join M ller, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that's proud to make products people love. Here's what's in it for you: Competitive salary + bonus scheme Company car Generous annual leave (increasing with service) Contributory pension plan & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme & flexible benefits Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers online and in-store Plus, you'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and growth. Ready to shape the future of dairy with us? Apply now and bring your category expertise to a brand that's built on trust, insight and growth.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
M ller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo M ller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, M ller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.M ller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. M ller UK & Ireland includes: M ller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. M ller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more M ller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like M ller Corner, M llerlight, M ller Bliss, M ller Rice, FRijj and M ller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. Customer Category Manager Location: Market Drayton (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Bring your passion for category growth and data-driven storytelling to M ller. At M ller, we're proud to craft products that bring moments of pleasure to millions. As a Customer Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of our commercial strategy-building trusted customer partnerships, unlocking category growth and championing the M ller brand through insight-led thinking. What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of category growth plans and the SBD Vision, including Perfect Store Standards across all formats (in-store and online). Act as the primary category contact for your customer base, supported by a clear external contact strategy. Drive simple, effective cross-functional communication on category performance, NPD status and actionable insights. Represent the voice of the customer and category in brand development, acting as a Brand Champion. Support a coaching culture, encouraging team development and collaboration. Contribute to strategic business processes including SBRs, account planning and JBPs. Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities, turning insights into compelling commercial stories. What You'll Bring A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A confident, articulate and adaptable communication style. A positive, can-do mindset with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. Curiosity and creativity in presenting a compelling vision for growth. A keen eye for detail, with the ability to think strategically and challenge the status quo. A self-motivated approach and a desire to support both personal and team development. Desirable experience includes: Working knowledge of Circana, Kantar and retailer data systems (e.g. Sainsbury's SIP). Presentation and negotiation skills. Basic leadership experience and a strong understanding of commercial processes. Why M ller? We're a values-led business with a passion for quality, innovation and our people. When you join M ller, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a team that's proud to make products people love. Here's what's in it for you: Competitive salary + bonus scheme Company car Generous annual leave (increasing with service) Contributory pension plan & Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme & flexible benefits Exclusive discounts at 800+ retailers online and in-store Plus, you'll join a business that values innovation, collaboration and growth. Ready to shape the future of dairy with us? Apply now and bring your category expertise to a brand that's built on trust, insight and growth.
Bay View Child Care Ltd
Quernmore Park, Lancashire
Team Leader Care Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week Responsible to: Registered Manager Location: Lancaster Salary : Basic salary of 27,803.20 with a potential to earn up to a total of 34,523.20 with sleep in shifts. We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Home Team Leader to join our already established Children's Home Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel children's homes in Capernwray, Carnforth, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. As well as this, you will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. To assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Home so that the lives of all of the young residents are progressively improved. All our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted so as such we would require you to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home. To deputise for the Registered Manager at any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present at the Home. You must also hold a full UK driving license. It is a requirement that you hold your Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People. Benefits Competitive Salary plus up to 6720 in sleep in payments (average of 6-8 sleep ins per month at 70 per sleep in) Regular Supervisions Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities The Provision of Childcare Care plans, which meet the pre-agreed standards, are religiously produced for each child, reviewed in line with the pre-agreed timescales and submitted to the Registered Manager for approval. All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times by all members of staff. Any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and any other relevant parties is religiously noted and communicated to the Registered Manager by the pre-agreed method. The Registered Manager is kept fully informed of all important issues and developments within the Home at all times, in line with the pre-agreed guidelines. All members of staff are aware of the standards of behaviour required and any deviation from the pre-agreed code of behaviour is directly but respectfully addressed by the Deputy Manager. All members of staff are approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engage with the children and create an open, positive and inclusive environment so that the children feel that they belong in the Home. All members of staff work proactively and constructively with the children, endeavouring to build relationships with them, add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success. The Team Leader is fully aware of his or her responsibilities in terms of the rota, sleeping duties and on-call arrangements and complies with them at all times. Should the Team Leader have any concerns as to the behaviour or competence of the Registered Manager, these are communicated privately and confidentially to the Responsible Individual. Business Management and Improvement At any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager in deputising for the Registered Manager and takes responsibility for managing all day to day aspects of the Home. The Team Leader ensures that no element of the pre-agreed expenditure budget is exceeded without the express prior permission of the Registered Manager. The quality of food provided to the children is in line with the pre-agreed food standards. The Team Leader actively assists with and carries out menu planning, cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs, as necessary. When the Registered Manager is not present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager who leads the weekly staff meeting. This is done in an open, positive and inclusive way ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to communicate concerns and put forward potential solutions and improvement ideas. Members of staff are actively involved in and consulted on decisions which affect the way they carry out their jobs on a day to day basis. A senior staff meeting is held ahead of the weekly staff meeting in order to prepare properly for that meeting and agree anything important which needs to be communicated to the rest of the team. The Team Leader proactively communicates ideas for the medium term improvement of the Home, for inclusion in the annual development plan. Any problem area or issue needing to be addressed within the business is immediately raised with the Deputy or Registered Manager. The Team Leader is continually seeking to develop his or her knowledge and skills in relation to childcare and religiously attends training and development courses and workshops as required by the Registered Manager. Staff Management All staff are managed fairly and consistently and in accordance with the core values of the Home with the effect that the level of staff turnover is kept to a minimum. The Team Leader ensures that day to day staff management issues are dealt with quickly, fairly and professionally. Employee absence is proactively managed in accordance with the agreed absence management policy and procedure. Return to work interviews are carried out as necessary and in line with the agreed policy and procedure. Where staff are unavailable for work at short notice, immediate action is taken to obtain competent staff to fulfil their roles. The Team Leader ensures that the staff working on each shift for which he or she is responsible are deployed as effectively as possible. The appearance of all staff is proactively managed so that it consistently meets the agreed appearance standard. The Team Leader carries out regular performance reviews (supervisions) with all team members in accordance with the agreed procedures and timescales. Appropriate performance data, indicators and measures are employed to ensure that performance measurement is professional and objective. The Team Leader ensures that all legal health and safety requirements and the company's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times. Good personal hygiene standards, as specified in the relevant company policies and procedures, are followed religiously by all staff. Any deviation from this is dealt with quickly and effectively by the Team Leader. The Team Leader ensures that all members of staff abide by all of the company's health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Team Leader Care Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week Responsible to: Registered Manager Location: Lancaster Salary : Basic salary of 27,803.20 with a potential to earn up to a total of 34,523.20 with sleep in shifts. We are looking for dynamic and inspirational Residential Home Team Leader to join our already established Children's Home Team at Bayview. You'll be working in one of our family feel children's homes in Capernwray, Carnforth, with a maximum of four young people per home. Our service requires individuals who will help guide young people aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties to success and who are dedicated to supporting our ethos. As well as this, you will support in providing a safe, secure, homely and positive environment for the children and young adults in the home so that their lives are progressively improved. To assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the leadership and management of the day to day operations of the Home so that the lives of all of the young residents are progressively improved. All our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by Ofsted so as such we would require you to assist in the continuous improvement and development of the quality, image and reputation of the Home. To deputise for the Registered Manager at any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present at the Home. You must also hold a full UK driving license. It is a requirement that you hold your Diploma Level 3 in Working with Children & Young People. Benefits Competitive Salary plus up to 6720 in sleep in payments (average of 6-8 sleep ins per month at 70 per sleep in) Regular Supervisions Company pension Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme Promotion opportunities The Provision of Childcare Care plans, which meet the pre-agreed standards, are religiously produced for each child, reviewed in line with the pre-agreed timescales and submitted to the Registered Manager for approval. All legal requirements, Ofsted standards and the policies and procedures of Bay View Childcare are adhered to at all times by all members of staff. Any feedback received from residents, family, friends, placing authorities and any other relevant parties is religiously noted and communicated to the Registered Manager by the pre-agreed method. The Registered Manager is kept fully informed of all important issues and developments within the Home at all times, in line with the pre-agreed guidelines. All members of staff are aware of the standards of behaviour required and any deviation from the pre-agreed code of behaviour is directly but respectfully addressed by the Deputy Manager. All members of staff are approachable, friendly and professional, proactively engage with the children and create an open, positive and inclusive environment so that the children feel that they belong in the Home. All members of staff work proactively and constructively with the children, endeavouring to build relationships with them, add to their quality of life and build foundations for future personal success. The Team Leader is fully aware of his or her responsibilities in terms of the rota, sleeping duties and on-call arrangements and complies with them at all times. Should the Team Leader have any concerns as to the behaviour or competence of the Registered Manager, these are communicated privately and confidentially to the Responsible Individual. Business Management and Improvement At any time when the Registered Manager is not physically present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager in deputising for the Registered Manager and takes responsibility for managing all day to day aspects of the Home. The Team Leader ensures that no element of the pre-agreed expenditure budget is exceeded without the express prior permission of the Registered Manager. The quality of food provided to the children is in line with the pre-agreed food standards. The Team Leader actively assists with and carries out menu planning, cooking and the purchasing of foodstuffs, as necessary. When the Registered Manager is not present, the Team Leader assists the Deputy Manager who leads the weekly staff meeting. This is done in an open, positive and inclusive way ensuring that all staff have the opportunity to communicate concerns and put forward potential solutions and improvement ideas. Members of staff are actively involved in and consulted on decisions which affect the way they carry out their jobs on a day to day basis. A senior staff meeting is held ahead of the weekly staff meeting in order to prepare properly for that meeting and agree anything important which needs to be communicated to the rest of the team. The Team Leader proactively communicates ideas for the medium term improvement of the Home, for inclusion in the annual development plan. Any problem area or issue needing to be addressed within the business is immediately raised with the Deputy or Registered Manager. The Team Leader is continually seeking to develop his or her knowledge and skills in relation to childcare and religiously attends training and development courses and workshops as required by the Registered Manager. Staff Management All staff are managed fairly and consistently and in accordance with the core values of the Home with the effect that the level of staff turnover is kept to a minimum. The Team Leader ensures that day to day staff management issues are dealt with quickly, fairly and professionally. Employee absence is proactively managed in accordance with the agreed absence management policy and procedure. Return to work interviews are carried out as necessary and in line with the agreed policy and procedure. Where staff are unavailable for work at short notice, immediate action is taken to obtain competent staff to fulfil their roles. The Team Leader ensures that the staff working on each shift for which he or she is responsible are deployed as effectively as possible. The appearance of all staff is proactively managed so that it consistently meets the agreed appearance standard. The Team Leader carries out regular performance reviews (supervisions) with all team members in accordance with the agreed procedures and timescales. Appropriate performance data, indicators and measures are employed to ensure that performance measurement is professional and objective. The Team Leader ensures that all legal health and safety requirements and the company's health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times. Good personal hygiene standards, as specified in the relevant company policies and procedures, are followed religiously by all staff. Any deviation from this is dealt with quickly and effectively by the Team Leader. The Team Leader ensures that all members of staff abide by all of the company's health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Bay View is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Bay View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. You must willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. INDRESHP PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Participation Officer (Children & Families - Fostering) - Full- Time 35 Hours Location: The successful candidate will be expected to regularly travel to the regional office based in Sheffield. There will be an expectation that if successful you will travel throughout the region that includes Yorks, Lincs, East Midlands and Northants. There will be some opportunity to work from home when relevant. Basic Salary: 23,000 per annum Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 car allowance (pro rata), 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & On-site Parking About Us Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. Role responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting them to make a difference in their community. The successful candidate will be part of a small team supporting the delivery of the agency's Participation Service. Arranging activities and workshops for children in our care and children who foster Planning family events and days out Forge close and productive working relationships with regional colleagues, Foster Parents, external professionals and multi-agency networks Attendance at meetings with Professionals from Education, Health and Social Services sectors to support our Children and Young People's care plans Maintain clear records Be aware of, and take responsibility for staying up to date with professional practice standards, legislation and company policy including confidentiality, GDPR, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Provide support and guidance to our families and help promote the stability of foster placements About You Ideally you will have some experience of working with children and young people, supporting and advocating to ensure their voices are heard Some experience of working with and/or understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, will be useful Ideally you will possess a relevant qualification or evidence of formal training in childcare, childhood studies, education, social work, youth work, community work and/or psychology You will have excellent communication skills, with an ability to build a strong rapport with both children and adults with an array of different needs and expectations Able to remain calm when under high levels of pressure, emotionally traumatic situations and when dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviour Good written skills with Intermediate IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and databases Have a full driving licence and unrestricted access to your own vehicle Be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check FCA is part of the Polaris group being a family of independent fostering agencies, all with our own individual areas of expertise, but with one shared vision. We want to give children across the country who have had a difficult start in life, the support they need to build themselves a stronger and happier future. For our Foster Parents, we provide a close network of support that becomes like a second family. For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Jo Barrass - Fostering Service Manager on (phone number removed). No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Who We Are TetraScience is the Scientific Data and AI company. We are catalyzing the Scientific AI revolution by designing and industrializing AI-native scientific data sets, which we bring to life in a growing suite of next-gen lab data management solutions, scientific use cases, and AI-enabled outcomes. TetraScience is the category leader in this vital new market, generating more revenue than all other companies in the aggregate. In the last year alone, the world's dominant players in compute, cloud, data, and AI infrastructure have converged on TetraScience as the de facto standard, entering into co-innovation and go-to-market partnerships. In connection with your candidacy, you will be asked to carefully review the Tetra Way letter, authored directly by Patrick Grady, our co-founder and CEO. This letter is designed to assist you in better understanding whether TetraScience's values and ethos are the right fit for you. It is impossible to overstate the importance of this document and you are encouraged to take it literally and reflect on whether you are aligned with our unique approach to company and team building. If you join us, you will be expected to embody its contents daily. Who You Are TetraScience is hiring an elite engagement leader for key accounts in EMEA. The Engagement Director role concurrently drives activities for renewal numbers and drives overall success of implementation delivery and value realization. There is also a parallel effort to closely collaborate with Account Executives and Pre sales TAMs to identify and land expansion opportunities. As we rapidly evolve our platform and open up new value creation paths with new SKUs and new personas, we require an uncompromising and results driven engagement leader to help us deliver scientific and operational value as well as expand within our customer base. You are a customer centric and see around the corner individual with a passion for delivering value while navigating customer hierarchy within the high inertia Life Sciences industry. You will need to fundamentally embody the principles of extreme ownership and have a demonstrated history of building and leading high performing delivery or engagement teams. You will have demonstrable experience in managing critical activities of your delivery teams and proof of consistently delivering complex data solutions in challenging scenarios. You are a top tier communicator and able to tell compelling stories in difficult situations. You will be a forward deployed captain to ensure customer success no matter the obstacles or friction the team encounters. For the avoidance of doubt, we remain in the category creation and evangelism phase and thus you are not coming in to follow a strict playbook or be a siloed people manager. It will require extreme self discipline and determination as we forge a category that will fundamentally and forever change the life sciences industry. What You Have Done 7+ years in delivery leadership roles within the Life Sciences software and data market with expertise in at least two of the following three areas: Discovery/Early Stage Development, Late Stage Development/CMC, Manufacturing/QC 3+ years in management consulting Worked in startup environments Led teams to successfully deploy solutions in the top 250 bio/pharma cohort (not biotech alone) Delivered complex enterprise deals - $ hundreds of thousands to millions in ARR per deal Expanded customer land deals - $ hundreds of thousands to millions in ACV Evidenced strong program leadership skills while navigating difficult periods with your delivery team(s) Delivered solutions within GxP compliant areas Coached and mentored Engagement, Project, Program and/or Customer Success Managers who went on to do their best work due to your assistance Operated effectively in a fast paced, team environment What You Will Do Execute a comprehensive delivery motion to drive faster time to value with high customer satisfaction and meet annual renewal targets. Lead key account delivery teams consisting of project managers, scientific data architects, scientific business analysts and data engineers, aligning on clear targets and objectives to ensure team success. Leverage and coordinate cross functional teams, when necessary (Legal, Engineering, Marketing, Product), to efficiently coordinate complex implementations and product deployments. Collaborate with Sales leadership and Account Executives to pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts during implementation and in the absence of an active delivery motion. Gain a deep and broad understanding of TetraScience's Product, enabling you to evangelize and explain it to customer teams in a way each persona will comprehend. Work closely with product teams to bring customer enhancement requests to fruition and deliver more value and maintain customer awareness of relevant Product roadmap details. Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, positioning TetraScience as a thought leader in the market. Collaborate with Account Executives to create and execute account specific plans in order to meet expansion goals and support the renewal strategy. Maintain ongoing relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention while expanding your network within the accounts. Manage renewal forecasts and account health providing regular updates to leadership on progress toward targets of your accounts. Lead by example and inspire your delivery teams to do the best work of their life. Employ analytical and EQ skills to generate insights from customers' data strategies and actions, respectively. Benefits Competitive Salary and equity in a fast growing company. Supportive, team oriented culture of continuous improvement. Generous paid time off (PTO). Flexible working arrangements - Remote work. We are not currently providing visa sponsorship for this position.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Who We Are TetraScience is the Scientific Data and AI company. We are catalyzing the Scientific AI revolution by designing and industrializing AI-native scientific data sets, which we bring to life in a growing suite of next-gen lab data management solutions, scientific use cases, and AI-enabled outcomes. TetraScience is the category leader in this vital new market, generating more revenue than all other companies in the aggregate. In the last year alone, the world's dominant players in compute, cloud, data, and AI infrastructure have converged on TetraScience as the de facto standard, entering into co-innovation and go-to-market partnerships. In connection with your candidacy, you will be asked to carefully review the Tetra Way letter, authored directly by Patrick Grady, our co-founder and CEO. This letter is designed to assist you in better understanding whether TetraScience's values and ethos are the right fit for you. It is impossible to overstate the importance of this document and you are encouraged to take it literally and reflect on whether you are aligned with our unique approach to company and team building. If you join us, you will be expected to embody its contents daily. Who You Are TetraScience is hiring an elite engagement leader for key accounts in EMEA. The Engagement Director role concurrently drives activities for renewal numbers and drives overall success of implementation delivery and value realization. There is also a parallel effort to closely collaborate with Account Executives and Pre sales TAMs to identify and land expansion opportunities. As we rapidly evolve our platform and open up new value creation paths with new SKUs and new personas, we require an uncompromising and results driven engagement leader to help us deliver scientific and operational value as well as expand within our customer base. You are a customer centric and see around the corner individual with a passion for delivering value while navigating customer hierarchy within the high inertia Life Sciences industry. You will need to fundamentally embody the principles of extreme ownership and have a demonstrated history of building and leading high performing delivery or engagement teams. You will have demonstrable experience in managing critical activities of your delivery teams and proof of consistently delivering complex data solutions in challenging scenarios. You are a top tier communicator and able to tell compelling stories in difficult situations. You will be a forward deployed captain to ensure customer success no matter the obstacles or friction the team encounters. For the avoidance of doubt, we remain in the category creation and evangelism phase and thus you are not coming in to follow a strict playbook or be a siloed people manager. It will require extreme self discipline and determination as we forge a category that will fundamentally and forever change the life sciences industry. What You Have Done 7+ years in delivery leadership roles within the Life Sciences software and data market with expertise in at least two of the following three areas: Discovery/Early Stage Development, Late Stage Development/CMC, Manufacturing/QC 3+ years in management consulting Worked in startup environments Led teams to successfully deploy solutions in the top 250 bio/pharma cohort (not biotech alone) Delivered complex enterprise deals - $ hundreds of thousands to millions in ARR per deal Expanded customer land deals - $ hundreds of thousands to millions in ACV Evidenced strong program leadership skills while navigating difficult periods with your delivery team(s) Delivered solutions within GxP compliant areas Coached and mentored Engagement, Project, Program and/or Customer Success Managers who went on to do their best work due to your assistance Operated effectively in a fast paced, team environment What You Will Do Execute a comprehensive delivery motion to drive faster time to value with high customer satisfaction and meet annual renewal targets. Lead key account delivery teams consisting of project managers, scientific data architects, scientific business analysts and data engineers, aligning on clear targets and objectives to ensure team success. Leverage and coordinate cross functional teams, when necessary (Legal, Engineering, Marketing, Product), to efficiently coordinate complex implementations and product deployments. Collaborate with Sales leadership and Account Executives to pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts during implementation and in the absence of an active delivery motion. Gain a deep and broad understanding of TetraScience's Product, enabling you to evangelize and explain it to customer teams in a way each persona will comprehend. Work closely with product teams to bring customer enhancement requests to fruition and deliver more value and maintain customer awareness of relevant Product roadmap details. Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies, positioning TetraScience as a thought leader in the market. Collaborate with Account Executives to create and execute account specific plans in order to meet expansion goals and support the renewal strategy. Maintain ongoing relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention while expanding your network within the accounts. Manage renewal forecasts and account health providing regular updates to leadership on progress toward targets of your accounts. Lead by example and inspire your delivery teams to do the best work of their life. Employ analytical and EQ skills to generate insights from customers' data strategies and actions, respectively. Benefits Competitive Salary and equity in a fast growing company. Supportive, team oriented culture of continuous improvement. Generous paid time off (PTO). Flexible working arrangements - Remote work. We are not currently providing visa sponsorship for this position.
POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Relevant apprentice rates Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice to assist in all aspects of the Finance Department and, in the process, gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities As a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice, you'll be trained to support the team with the following tasks: Helping to ensure payments are collected on time by communicating with customers Contacting local authorities to request updates on outstanding invoices (with support and guidance) Assisting with raising invoices and credit notes both via an automated system and manual postings Posting payments received onto the finance system Updating records to show when payments are due or expected Supporting the team in reducing overdue debt Learning how to maintain accurate sales ledger records Helping to resolve customer queries by phone and email Supporting the creation of manual invoices for additional services Keeping organised notes and records to support audit requirements Working to deadlines and adapting to the needs of the finance team About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: GCSE qualifications are essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Experience of working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General,
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Relevant apprentice rates Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice to assist in all aspects of the Finance Department and, in the process, gain a thorough and well-rounded experience of the whole function. The candidate must be willing to complete the AAT qualification for which full study support will be offered. Key Responsibilities As a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice, you'll be trained to support the team with the following tasks: Helping to ensure payments are collected on time by communicating with customers Contacting local authorities to request updates on outstanding invoices (with support and guidance) Assisting with raising invoices and credit notes both via an automated system and manual postings Posting payments received onto the finance system Updating records to show when payments are due or expected Supporting the team in reducing overdue debt Learning how to maintain accurate sales ledger records Helping to resolve customer queries by phone and email Supporting the creation of manual invoices for additional services Keeping organised notes and records to support audit requirements Working to deadlines and adapting to the needs of the finance team About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: GCSE qualifications are essential Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel Experience of working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageous If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General,
Senior Campaign & Comms Manager at Biotiful Gut Health Fixed-Term Contract until October 2026 Location : Hammersmith - three days onsite (Mon, Tues and Thursday) Travel : Occasional UK travel required Biotiful are responsible for creating and pioneering the Kefir category in the UK, from zero in 2012 to over 100m today, and are the driving force behind Kefir being the fastest growing sub-category within Dairy. Biotiful is the number 1 Kefir brand in the UK and the 6th largest Yogurt brand overall in the UK. This growth has been fuelled by our relentless focus on making natural Gut Health accessible to all. The brand has expanded beyond its range of core drinks to include Kefir Yogurts and Kefir Protein. As a result, Biotiful is sold in all major UK grocers, in OOH channels. We have significantly scaled our campaigns over the last two years and we're also trusted and championed by a growing network of athletes, nutritionists and influential voices in health and performance. These relationships have been built organically on a genuine belief in the product and brand, and now represent a powerful platform for long-term brand advocacy and commercial impact. With strong momentum, big ambitions, and a passionate team, we're building something special and -and we're looking for an experienced Snr Campaign & Comms Manager who takes ownership, is conceptually strong with a creative flair, and cares deeply about building authentic and values-driven relationships. Reporting into the Head of Marketing you will own the planning, delivery and integration of our national campaigns and partnership activity - ensuring our brand shows up with clarity, consistency and impact across all touchpoints. Roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) Lead national campaign strategy and delivery Own the end-to-end planning and execution of three national campaigns per year Define campaign objectives and write briefs after alignment with Head of Marketing Own relationship with Creative & media Agencies Oversee delivery across all channels and work closely with Shopper Marketing and the Digital team 2) Own partnership strategy Set the strategic direction for partnerships, lead current partnership relationships and identify new ones to drive fame, credibility and relevance across the funnel Ensure activity is aligned to campaign priorities and brand objectives 3) Own sampling & activation strategy Set the strategic direction for sampling and experience led brand activations Ensure activity is aligned to brand objectives and campaign priorities. 4) Deliver an always-on PR presence Manage our PR agency to oversee an always-on PR approach, keeping the brand culturally relevant, credible and consistently visible throughout the year. 5) Ensure brand and shopper communications are fully connected Work closely with commercial, shopper and retail teams to ensure brand campaigns translate effectively into shopper communications, maintaining strategic and creative coherence from brand idea through to point of purchase. 6) Line Management of one Brand Activation Executive What you will need to succeed 6-7 years business experience, ideally in both FMCGs and SMEs Has tangible experience managing 360 campaigns Knows what it means to build and maintain professional relationships An ambitious self-starter, high energy, gutsy Proven success record of delivering results in SMEs Passion for healthy food Thrives under pressure in fast paced environments Strong Project management skills and attention to detail Able to work independently and cross-functionally Effective management of third party agencies Nice-to-haves Management experience Food & well-being industry experience We can offer a hybrid working model, competitive package and great working environment so if you're interested, please apply via the link.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Campaign & Comms Manager at Biotiful Gut Health Fixed-Term Contract until October 2026 Location : Hammersmith - three days onsite (Mon, Tues and Thursday) Travel : Occasional UK travel required Biotiful are responsible for creating and pioneering the Kefir category in the UK, from zero in 2012 to over 100m today, and are the driving force behind Kefir being the fastest growing sub-category within Dairy. Biotiful is the number 1 Kefir brand in the UK and the 6th largest Yogurt brand overall in the UK. This growth has been fuelled by our relentless focus on making natural Gut Health accessible to all. The brand has expanded beyond its range of core drinks to include Kefir Yogurts and Kefir Protein. As a result, Biotiful is sold in all major UK grocers, in OOH channels. We have significantly scaled our campaigns over the last two years and we're also trusted and championed by a growing network of athletes, nutritionists and influential voices in health and performance. These relationships have been built organically on a genuine belief in the product and brand, and now represent a powerful platform for long-term brand advocacy and commercial impact. With strong momentum, big ambitions, and a passionate team, we're building something special and -and we're looking for an experienced Snr Campaign & Comms Manager who takes ownership, is conceptually strong with a creative flair, and cares deeply about building authentic and values-driven relationships. Reporting into the Head of Marketing you will own the planning, delivery and integration of our national campaigns and partnership activity - ensuring our brand shows up with clarity, consistency and impact across all touchpoints. Roles & responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) Lead national campaign strategy and delivery Own the end-to-end planning and execution of three national campaigns per year Define campaign objectives and write briefs after alignment with Head of Marketing Own relationship with Creative & media Agencies Oversee delivery across all channels and work closely with Shopper Marketing and the Digital team 2) Own partnership strategy Set the strategic direction for partnerships, lead current partnership relationships and identify new ones to drive fame, credibility and relevance across the funnel Ensure activity is aligned to campaign priorities and brand objectives 3) Own sampling & activation strategy Set the strategic direction for sampling and experience led brand activations Ensure activity is aligned to brand objectives and campaign priorities. 4) Deliver an always-on PR presence Manage our PR agency to oversee an always-on PR approach, keeping the brand culturally relevant, credible and consistently visible throughout the year. 5) Ensure brand and shopper communications are fully connected Work closely with commercial, shopper and retail teams to ensure brand campaigns translate effectively into shopper communications, maintaining strategic and creative coherence from brand idea through to point of purchase. 6) Line Management of one Brand Activation Executive What you will need to succeed 6-7 years business experience, ideally in both FMCGs and SMEs Has tangible experience managing 360 campaigns Knows what it means to build and maintain professional relationships An ambitious self-starter, high energy, gutsy Proven success record of delivering results in SMEs Passion for healthy food Thrives under pressure in fast paced environments Strong Project management skills and attention to detail Able to work independently and cross-functionally Effective management of third party agencies Nice-to-haves Management experience Food & well-being industry experience We can offer a hybrid working model, competitive package and great working environment so if you're interested, please apply via the link.
POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger & Billing Officer Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Total reward between 25K and 27K per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Group achieves cash collection targets and minimises debts of concern. This will be achieved through robust management of the sales ledger and billing function across an allocated area of the ledger, as well as providing support to the Credit Control Manager. Key Responsibilities Raising sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms to pre-agreed systemised billing set-up Raising free-text invoices for one-off rechargeable costs Chasing local authority accounts to ensure timely payment and resolving queries professionally Allocating incoming payments accurately across the ledger Managing queries with regions and customers, working closely with Polaris regions/homes when invoicing customers and demonstrating proactive query resolution skills Reducing current debtor days on the ledger to agreed targets per customer and per region Being effectively and efficiently organised and maintaining concise communication records Ensuring that all services delivered across allocated regions/homes are invoiced accurately About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network at all levels Proficiency using Microsoft Office Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently Experience in a similar sales ledger/credit control role, ideally including chasing local authority payments Experience of using an integrated finance system If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Redditch, ENG-B96 6AE
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
POLARIS Role: Sales Ledger & Billing Officer Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Total reward between 25K and 27K per annum dependent upon experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer to join our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Group achieves cash collection targets and minimises debts of concern. This will be achieved through robust management of the sales ledger and billing function across an allocated area of the ledger, as well as providing support to the Credit Control Manager. Key Responsibilities Raising sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms to pre-agreed systemised billing set-up Raising free-text invoices for one-off rechargeable costs Chasing local authority accounts to ensure timely payment and resolving queries professionally Allocating incoming payments accurately across the ledger Managing queries with regions and customers, working closely with Polaris regions/homes when invoicing customers and demonstrating proactive query resolution skills Reducing current debtor days on the ledger to agreed targets per customer and per region Being effectively and efficiently organised and maintaining concise communication records Ensuring that all services delivered across allocated regions/homes are invoiced accurately About You The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network at all levels Proficiency using Microsoft Office Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently Experience in a similar sales ledger/credit control role, ideally including chasing local authority payments Experience of using an integrated finance system If you would like to know more information about this role, please contact Sam Dodwell, UK Credit Control Manager on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. PandoLogic. Category:General, Location:Redditch, ENG-B96 6AE
