Job Advert: Building Engineering - (long term Temporary Contract)Senior Mechanical Engineer - Local Authority Planned and Reactive maintenance commercial, community, leisure and industrial buildingsWe're looking for someone who knows their way around heating systems, ventilation, boilers, plant rooms and mechanical installations - and who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and taking pride in getting things right.What You'll Be DoingThis role is all about keeping buildings safe, compliant and running smoothly. You'll be: Carrying out inspections on heating, ventilation and mechanical systems Diagnosing faults and recommending repairs Supporting both reactive and planned maintenance jobs Putting together reports, estimates, and specifications (we'll support you with templates and guidance) Supervising contractors and checking work meets the right standard Helping plan maintenance programmes and improvements Working with asset data, drawings and condition reports (training provided)You'll get plenty of variety - one day you might be checking plant room equipment, the next inspecting pipework, the next supporting a small refurbishment project.Who This Role SuitsThis is an excellent opportunity for: Plumbing & heating engineers wanting career progression Mechanical engineers looking to move off the tools (or partly off the tools) Anyone with strong practical experience who enjoys technical problem-solving People who like being trusted to get on with things and take ownership Engineers who want to broaden into surveying, compliance and building engineering What You'll Need Around 3+ years' experience in plumbing, heating, mechanical or building services work Good understanding of boilers, radiators, water systems, pumps, ventilation and plant room kit Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out or recommending repairs Confidence inspecting systems and reporting findings Ability to supervise contractors and ensure work is done safely and properly Some knowledge of mechanical regulations (Gas Safe, CDM, H&S) Ability to work at heights if needed (ladders, scaffolds, etc.) Experience in carrying out inspections and reporting on all mechanical installations: gas, ventilation, air conditioning and other heating systems.Experienced in supervising contractors during any installation and carrying out site inspections for progress, appropriate technical content and quality of workmanshipPrevious experience of presenting findings, discussing with and advising budget holders, and their professional advisors, the results of any surveys or inspections, including defects and remedial works.Experience in Reactive Mechanical Maintenance: Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in heating, ventilation, pumps, plumbing fixtures, valves, and general building mechanical systems.Experience in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Completing scheduled servicing and equipment checks (e.g., pipework inspection, HVAC filters, pump lubrication). Qualifications C&G/ HNC/HND or a degree in a related building/engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) What You'll Get Longterm Contract and weekly pay A role with real variety - no two days the same Chance to use your hands-on skills while developing new surveying and project experience Supportive team environment This is offered on an agency contract with weekly pay inside IR 35 NO CIS What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Job Advert: Building Engineering - (long term Temporary Contract)Senior Mechanical Engineer - Local Authority Planned and Reactive maintenance commercial, community, leisure and industrial buildingsWe're looking for someone who knows their way around heating systems, ventilation, boilers, plant rooms and mechanical installations - and who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and taking pride in getting things right.What You'll Be DoingThis role is all about keeping buildings safe, compliant and running smoothly. You'll be: Carrying out inspections on heating, ventilation and mechanical systems Diagnosing faults and recommending repairs Supporting both reactive and planned maintenance jobs Putting together reports, estimates, and specifications (we'll support you with templates and guidance) Supervising contractors and checking work meets the right standard Helping plan maintenance programmes and improvements Working with asset data, drawings and condition reports (training provided)You'll get plenty of variety - one day you might be checking plant room equipment, the next inspecting pipework, the next supporting a small refurbishment project.Who This Role SuitsThis is an excellent opportunity for: Plumbing & heating engineers wanting career progression Mechanical engineers looking to move off the tools (or partly off the tools) Anyone with strong practical experience who enjoys technical problem-solving People who like being trusted to get on with things and take ownership Engineers who want to broaden into surveying, compliance and building engineering What You'll Need Around 3+ years' experience in plumbing, heating, mechanical or building services work Good understanding of boilers, radiators, water systems, pumps, ventilation and plant room kit Experience diagnosing faults and carrying out or recommending repairs Confidence inspecting systems and reporting findings Ability to supervise contractors and ensure work is done safely and properly Some knowledge of mechanical regulations (Gas Safe, CDM, H&S) Ability to work at heights if needed (ladders, scaffolds, etc.) Experience in carrying out inspections and reporting on all mechanical installations: gas, ventilation, air conditioning and other heating systems.Experienced in supervising contractors during any installation and carrying out site inspections for progress, appropriate technical content and quality of workmanshipPrevious experience of presenting findings, discussing with and advising budget holders, and their professional advisors, the results of any surveys or inspections, including defects and remedial works.Experience in Reactive Mechanical Maintenance: Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in heating, ventilation, pumps, plumbing fixtures, valves, and general building mechanical systems.Experience in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Completing scheduled servicing and equipment checks (e.g., pipework inspection, HVAC filters, pump lubrication). Qualifications C&G/ HNC/HND or a degree in a related building/engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) What You'll Get Longterm Contract and weekly pay A role with real variety - no two days the same Chance to use your hands-on skills while developing new surveying and project experience Supportive team environment This is offered on an agency contract with weekly pay inside IR 35 NO CIS What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your leadership skills to make sure our residents get the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to be a hands-on clinical leader that creates a safe and supportive environment for our residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll use your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, from assessing the needs of a new resident to implementing safeguarding policies and administrating medicines in line with NMC regulations. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you'll support and mentor your team to make sure they have the clinical training they need to deliver the highest standards of nursing. As a Senior Nurse (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Senior Nurse (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge on the most recent clinical practices. We'll also look for an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader and problem solver who has worked with older people and acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Nurse (General) at a Barchester care home, you'll use your leadership skills to make sure our residents get the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to be a hands-on clinical leader that creates a safe and supportive environment for our residents with a range of mental and physical needs. You'll use your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, from assessing the needs of a new resident to implementing safeguarding policies and administrating medicines in line with NMC regulations. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you'll support and mentor your team to make sure they have the clinical training they need to deliver the highest standards of nursing. As a Senior Nurse (General), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Senior Nurse (General), you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and a mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience of producing care plans and detailed risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge on the most recent clinical practices. We'll also look for an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. You'll be a natural leader and problem solver who has worked with older people and acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) Permanent, Full Time £35,124 - £40,065 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing date: 7 April 2026 Interview dates: Ongoing Join our brand-new children's homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people. Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, this is your opportunity to become an Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) in our newly opened, purpose-built children's homes in Basildon. The role will be based across our brand-new Basildon sites- where you'll help create safe, nurturing environments for young people aged 11-17 who have experienced trauma. We're looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across Essex. In return, you'll be part of a team of passionate, like-minded professionals, supported by an encouraging and approachable management team. You'll also benefit from access to high-quality training and development opportunities, helping you grow and advance your career within the child and family sector. Role overview: As a Residential Team Leader, also known as (Advanced Skills Worker) you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people within a residential care setting. You'll provide compassionate guidance and practical support to both young people and their families, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care through consistent, professional practice. Creating a safe, caring, and stable environment is at the heart of this role. You'll bring specialist knowledge and a trauma-informed approach to help young people feel secure, valued, and empowered to grow. Every day, you'll contribute to their development and learning, helping to improve long-term outcomes and build brighter futures. You'll also use your expertise in residential care to work directly with young people and families, setting and achieving meaningful goals. As a senior member of the team, you'll offer day-to-day guidance to care staff and formally supervise a group of residential workers, helping to build a strong, skilled, and supportive team under the leadership of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager. What You'll Do As Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) you'll: Lead with confidence - Manage and guide shifts to create a safe, secure, and nurturing home environment where young people feel supported and valued. Champion therapeutic care - Help maintain a balanced, trauma-informed setting that promotes healing, growth, and positive risk-taking. Build meaningful relationships - Foster trust and connection with young people and colleagues to support holistic development both in the home and the wider community. Deliver high standards - Ensure daily practices align with quality frameworks and policies, contributing to a consistently high level of care. Collaborate for success - Work closely with managers and external partners to meet regulatory standards and deliver the best outcomes for children. Focus on individual progress - Develop tailored plans for each young person, proactively identifying risks and reviewing interventions to support their journey. Support key meetings - Participate in and facilitate meetings that empower young people and promote a learning culture within the home. Grow the team - Mentor and support colleagues, helping to build specialist knowledge and strengthen the overall capability of the service. Keep things running smoothly - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring it remains a high-quality, outcome-focused environment. Drive performance - Work towards shared goals and personal development targets as part of our performance management framework. What We're Looking For Essential Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Experience working directly with children and young people in residential settings. Desirable Strong communication and listening skills and the ability to engage with others effectively and at all levels. Knowledge of a broad range of specific childcare theories and practices together with relevant policies and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Procedures together with an appreciation for the impact of trauma effects on child behaviour. Experience in leading shifts and facilitating group meetings. What You'll Get 37-hour working week + potential overtime opportunities 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy more Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Essex Rewards - discounts at hundreds of retailers Lifeworks Health & Wellbeing Platform 2 paid volunteering days (individual) + 2 team volunteering days annually Ongoing learning and development to support your career journey You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 7.00am - 2.30pm or 2.00pm - 9.30pm and you will have every other weekend off. The salary offered is made up of a basic salary £31,931 to £36,423 per annum, plus a guaranteed 10% allowance per annum, paid monthly, alongside the basic salary. Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least 21 years old to undertake this post. If shortlisted, you will be asked to attend the care home for a face-to-face interview. Ready to Apply? If you're ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a team that's changing lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) Permanent, Full Time £35,124 - £40,065 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing date: 7 April 2026 Interview dates: Ongoing Join our brand-new children's homes to help shape and empower brighter futures for our young people. Are you passionate about supporting young people and ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're an experienced Residential Worker or Youth Worker, this is your opportunity to become an Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) in our newly opened, purpose-built children's homes in Basildon. The role will be based across our brand-new Basildon sites- where you'll help create safe, nurturing environments for young people aged 11-17 who have experienced trauma. We're looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across Essex. In return, you'll be part of a team of passionate, like-minded professionals, supported by an encouraging and approachable management team. You'll also benefit from access to high-quality training and development opportunities, helping you grow and advance your career within the child and family sector. Role overview: As a Residential Team Leader, also known as (Advanced Skills Worker) you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people within a residential care setting. You'll provide compassionate guidance and practical support to both young people and their families, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care through consistent, professional practice. Creating a safe, caring, and stable environment is at the heart of this role. You'll bring specialist knowledge and a trauma-informed approach to help young people feel secure, valued, and empowered to grow. Every day, you'll contribute to their development and learning, helping to improve long-term outcomes and build brighter futures. You'll also use your expertise in residential care to work directly with young people and families, setting and achieving meaningful goals. As a senior member of the team, you'll offer day-to-day guidance to care staff and formally supervise a group of residential workers, helping to build a strong, skilled, and supportive team under the leadership of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager. What You'll Do As Residential Team Leader (Advanced Skills Worker) you'll: Lead with confidence - Manage and guide shifts to create a safe, secure, and nurturing home environment where young people feel supported and valued. Champion therapeutic care - Help maintain a balanced, trauma-informed setting that promotes healing, growth, and positive risk-taking. Build meaningful relationships - Foster trust and connection with young people and colleagues to support holistic development both in the home and the wider community. Deliver high standards - Ensure daily practices align with quality frameworks and policies, contributing to a consistently high level of care. Collaborate for success - Work closely with managers and external partners to meet regulatory standards and deliver the best outcomes for children. Focus on individual progress - Develop tailored plans for each young person, proactively identifying risks and reviewing interventions to support their journey. Support key meetings - Participate in and facilitate meetings that empower young people and promote a learning culture within the home. Grow the team - Mentor and support colleagues, helping to build specialist knowledge and strengthen the overall capability of the service. Keep things running smoothly - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring it remains a high-quality, outcome-focused environment. Drive performance - Work towards shared goals and personal development targets as part of our performance management framework. What We're Looking For Essential Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Experience working directly with children and young people in residential settings. Desirable Strong communication and listening skills and the ability to engage with others effectively and at all levels. Knowledge of a broad range of specific childcare theories and practices together with relevant policies and legislative framework. Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection Procedures together with an appreciation for the impact of trauma effects on child behaviour. Experience in leading shifts and facilitating group meetings. What You'll Get 37-hour working week + potential overtime opportunities 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy more Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Essex Rewards - discounts at hundreds of retailers Lifeworks Health & Wellbeing Platform 2 paid volunteering days (individual) + 2 team volunteering days annually Ongoing learning and development to support your career journey You will work an average 37 hours a week with shift times being 7.00am - 2.30pm or 2.00pm - 9.30pm and you will have every other weekend off. The salary offered is made up of a basic salary £31,931 to £36,423 per annum, plus a guaranteed 10% allowance per annum, paid monthly, alongside the basic salary. Due to nature of this role any applicants need to be at least 21 years old to undertake this post. If shortlisted, you will be asked to attend the care home for a face-to-face interview. Ready to Apply? If you're ready to bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a team that's changing lives, we'd love to hear from you.
London Based - UK ONLY - Sponsorship Unavailable Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Operational Resilience As aSenior Manager of Operational Resilience, you will work with senior executives. Across Financial Services to build organisations that can withstand strategic problems, operational, and technology-driven disruption. You will lead major resilienceprogrammes, shape client strategies, and drive the growth of our market-leadingresilience practice. Key Responsibilities: Client Delivery &Leadership Lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements-overseeing budget, risk,delivery, and team management. Deliver high-quality resilience, continuity, and crisis managementprogrammes. Actas a senior subject-matter expert in resilience, crisis response, andIncident management. Build trusted C-suite and Board-level relationships, influencing resilience strategyand regulatory compliance. Expand client accounts by identifying new opportunities and shapingvalue-adding solutions. Commercial & Market Growth Contribute to go-to-market activity and commercial pipeline development. Shape new digital, automated, and AI-enabled resilienceofferings. Support eminence building through thought leadership and sector insights. Internal Leadership Lead initiatives to strengthen team capability, frameworks, and delivery quality. Mentor colleagues and champion a high-performance,collaborative culture. Example Engagements Designing and delivering large-scale resilience transformation programmes. Developing contingency plans for cyberattacks, supply chain failures, and systemicdisruptions. Supporting operational readiness for major events: mergers, technologygo-lives, product launches. Running crisis simulations, resilience testing, and incident response frameworks. Deploying into live crises and leading post-eventreviews. Skills & Experience: Technical Expertise Deep knowledge of operational resilience within Financial Services and relevantglobal regulations. Broad experience across resilience domains: Technology & digital resilience Cloud and third-party resilience Disasterrecovery & IT service continuity Crisismanagement, scenario testing, and contingency planning Operationalrisk and enterprise risk management Client &Stakeholder Leadership Strongtrack record of commercial growth and relationship development. Executivepresence with the ability to influence senior leaders and Boards. Abilityto translate organisational strategy into practical resilience outcomes. Analytical &Delivery Strengths Skilledin resilience testing, scenario planning, and mapping critical services anddependencies. Strong problem-solver able to navigate complex, fast-movingenvironments. Personal Attributes Collaborative,resilient, and proactive. Comfortablewith ambiguity and shifting regulatory landscapes. Flexibleand willing to travel in line with client needs. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
London Based - UK ONLY - Sponsorship Unavailable Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Operational Resilience As aSenior Manager of Operational Resilience, you will work with senior executives. Across Financial Services to build organisations that can withstand strategic problems, operational, and technology-driven disruption. You will lead major resilienceprogrammes, shape client strategies, and drive the growth of our market-leadingresilience practice. Key Responsibilities: Client Delivery &Leadership Lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements-overseeing budget, risk,delivery, and team management. Deliver high-quality resilience, continuity, and crisis managementprogrammes. Actas a senior subject-matter expert in resilience, crisis response, andIncident management. Build trusted C-suite and Board-level relationships, influencing resilience strategyand regulatory compliance. Expand client accounts by identifying new opportunities and shapingvalue-adding solutions. Commercial & Market Growth Contribute to go-to-market activity and commercial pipeline development. Shape new digital, automated, and AI-enabled resilienceofferings. Support eminence building through thought leadership and sector insights. Internal Leadership Lead initiatives to strengthen team capability, frameworks, and delivery quality. Mentor colleagues and champion a high-performance,collaborative culture. Example Engagements Designing and delivering large-scale resilience transformation programmes. Developing contingency plans for cyberattacks, supply chain failures, and systemicdisruptions. Supporting operational readiness for major events: mergers, technologygo-lives, product launches. Running crisis simulations, resilience testing, and incident response frameworks. Deploying into live crises and leading post-eventreviews. Skills & Experience: Technical Expertise Deep knowledge of operational resilience within Financial Services and relevantglobal regulations. Broad experience across resilience domains: Technology & digital resilience Cloud and third-party resilience Disasterrecovery & IT service continuity Crisismanagement, scenario testing, and contingency planning Operationalrisk and enterprise risk management Client &Stakeholder Leadership Strongtrack record of commercial growth and relationship development. Executivepresence with the ability to influence senior leaders and Boards. Abilityto translate organisational strategy into practical resilience outcomes. Analytical &Delivery Strengths Skilledin resilience testing, scenario planning, and mapping critical services anddependencies. Strong problem-solver able to navigate complex, fast-movingenvironments. Personal Attributes Collaborative,resilient, and proactive. Comfortablewith ambiguity and shifting regulatory landscapes. Flexibleand willing to travel in line with client needs. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Support Manager / Homelessness Project Worker An excellent opportunity for a Senior Homeless Project Worker to join a supported housing service, leading a team and delivering high-quality housing management, safeguarding and tenant support to vulnerable individuals within a residential setting. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Senior Support Worker, Suppor click apply for full job details
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Support Manager / Homelessness Project Worker An excellent opportunity for a Senior Homeless Project Worker to join a supported housing service, leading a team and delivering high-quality housing management, safeguarding and tenant support to vulnerable individuals within a residential setting. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Senior Support Worker, Suppor click apply for full job details
Are you a 'people person' with the commitment and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability? We are seeking Support Workers to work at one of our seven Supported Living Services in Astley Bridge, Horwich, Breightmet and Tonge Fold, Bolton. Our services in Bolton are close to local transport train and bus links as well as supported by our friendly local office in Bolton Town Centre where you will be supported by our highly motivated senior staff. The role will involve providing personal care and personalised support to individuals to improve their health and wellbeing and to develop their quality of life and independence. This will include support with activities in the individual's home and in the wider Bolton community, building connections and relationships with others. You will enable individuals to make choices, to have control over their lives and to enjoy opportunities for personal development. Prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability is valuable for this Support Worker role but not essential if you have the following personal qualities and attitudes: Kindness and compassion Enthusiasm and creativity A respectful and inclusive approach A diligent and conscientious attitude Ability to work positively in a team The courage to question and to challenge when needed Commitment to enable service users to achieve their goals Willingness to keep learning and developing your own practice You will need to be able to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues and you must have a good standard of written English in order to contribute to written records. You must be able to work shifts and to be flexible and reliable. There may be a requirement to work sleep-ins in the service user's home to ensure their safety overnight, for which a generous allowance is paid. We offer the choice of weekly or monthly pay We will offer you competitive salaries and good conditions of service including paid sick leave, free life assurance and employee welfare support services. We will support you with excellent training so that you can practice confidently and competently in your role as Support Worker and develop your career in social care. This will include Diplomas in Health and Social Care. Vacancy Reference Number: 91269 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a 'people person' with the commitment and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability? We are seeking Support Workers to work at one of our seven Supported Living Services in Astley Bridge, Horwich, Breightmet and Tonge Fold, Bolton. Our services in Bolton are close to local transport train and bus links as well as supported by our friendly local office in Bolton Town Centre where you will be supported by our highly motivated senior staff. The role will involve providing personal care and personalised support to individuals to improve their health and wellbeing and to develop their quality of life and independence. This will include support with activities in the individual's home and in the wider Bolton community, building connections and relationships with others. You will enable individuals to make choices, to have control over their lives and to enjoy opportunities for personal development. Prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability is valuable for this Support Worker role but not essential if you have the following personal qualities and attitudes: Kindness and compassion Enthusiasm and creativity A respectful and inclusive approach A diligent and conscientious attitude Ability to work positively in a team The courage to question and to challenge when needed Commitment to enable service users to achieve their goals Willingness to keep learning and developing your own practice You will need to be able to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues and you must have a good standard of written English in order to contribute to written records. You must be able to work shifts and to be flexible and reliable. There may be a requirement to work sleep-ins in the service user's home to ensure their safety overnight, for which a generous allowance is paid. We offer the choice of weekly or monthly pay We will offer you competitive salaries and good conditions of service including paid sick leave, free life assurance and employee welfare support services. We will support you with excellent training so that you can practice confidently and competently in your role as Support Worker and develop your career in social care. This will include Diplomas in Health and Social Care. Vacancy Reference Number: 91269 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme
Important High Level Summary Notes Please read the below high-level overview carefully, and if this position is of interest please contact me directly for a chat - my details are below: Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment. This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is limited to finance reporting, BI/dashboarding, procurement, or junior FinOps analysis. You must be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in FinOps/cloud cost management (AWS, Azure or GCP) Ownership of cost optimisation initiatives with measurable savings delivered Experience building and managing showback/chargeback models Strong capability in financial forecasting, budgeting, and cost modelling within technology environments Experience working directly with engineering teams to influence consumption and optimise spend Experience managing or challenging vendors, MSPs, and cloud providers on cost and commercial outcomes If you have not directly driven cost optimisation outcomes, this role will not be a match. The Role A unique opportunity to join Hays, a FTSE 250 recruitment leader with a global footprint, undertaking a bold technology strategy focused on modernisation, digitalisation and innovation to power progress through people and market-leading technology. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end FinOps and cost optimisation across cloud, internal IT platforms, and global telco services. You will lead the development of cost transparency, financial governance, and optimisation strategies, partnering with engineering, finance, procurement, and vendors to ensure cost efficiency and accountability across technology. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining deep cost analytics with the ability to influence behaviour and deliver measurable financial outcomes. What You'll Own FinOps & Cost Governance: Own FinOps practices across cloud and technology platforms, ensuring transparency, accountability, and control. Cloud Cost Optimisation: Analyse consumption patterns and drive optimisation initiatives including rightsizing, reservation strategies, and waste reduction. Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis across technology spend. Cost Transparency & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting packs, and executive insights on cost performance and trends. Vendor & Commercial Management: Validate invoices, challenge vendors, and support commercial negotiations to drive cost efficiency. Chargeback/Showback Models: Design and manage cost allocation models to improve financial accountability across the business. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with engineering, finance, procurement, and leadership to embed cost ownership and FinOps best practices. Strategic Cost Insights: Provide actionable insights to support investment decisions, migrations, and transformation programmes. What We're Looking For Strong experience in FinOps and cloud cost management Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and consumption models Experience delivering tangible cost savings and optimisation outcomes Strong financial capability across budgeting, forecasting, and modelling Experience working across engineering, finance, and vendor ecosystems Strong analytical capability using BI tools and cost management platforms Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive behavioural change Why this role? Impact: Direct ownership of multi-million-pound technology spend Visibility: Work with senior leadership across technology and finance Autonomy: Drive cost optimisation strategy end-to-end Scale: Operate across cloud, internal IT, and global telco environments Contact Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Important High Level Summary Notes Please read the below high-level overview carefully, and if this position is of interest please contact me directly for a chat - my details are below: Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment. This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is limited to finance reporting, BI/dashboarding, procurement, or junior FinOps analysis. You must be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in FinOps/cloud cost management (AWS, Azure or GCP) Ownership of cost optimisation initiatives with measurable savings delivered Experience building and managing showback/chargeback models Strong capability in financial forecasting, budgeting, and cost modelling within technology environments Experience working directly with engineering teams to influence consumption and optimise spend Experience managing or challenging vendors, MSPs, and cloud providers on cost and commercial outcomes If you have not directly driven cost optimisation outcomes, this role will not be a match. The Role A unique opportunity to join Hays, a FTSE 250 recruitment leader with a global footprint, undertaking a bold technology strategy focused on modernisation, digitalisation and innovation to power progress through people and market-leading technology. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end FinOps and cost optimisation across cloud, internal IT platforms, and global telco services. You will lead the development of cost transparency, financial governance, and optimisation strategies, partnering with engineering, finance, procurement, and vendors to ensure cost efficiency and accountability across technology. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining deep cost analytics with the ability to influence behaviour and deliver measurable financial outcomes. What You'll Own FinOps & Cost Governance: Own FinOps practices across cloud and technology platforms, ensuring transparency, accountability, and control. Cloud Cost Optimisation: Analyse consumption patterns and drive optimisation initiatives including rightsizing, reservation strategies, and waste reduction. Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis across technology spend. Cost Transparency & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting packs, and executive insights on cost performance and trends. Vendor & Commercial Management: Validate invoices, challenge vendors, and support commercial negotiations to drive cost efficiency. Chargeback/Showback Models: Design and manage cost allocation models to improve financial accountability across the business. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with engineering, finance, procurement, and leadership to embed cost ownership and FinOps best practices. Strategic Cost Insights: Provide actionable insights to support investment decisions, migrations, and transformation programmes. What We're Looking For Strong experience in FinOps and cloud cost management Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and consumption models Experience delivering tangible cost savings and optimisation outcomes Strong financial capability across budgeting, forecasting, and modelling Experience working across engineering, finance, and vendor ecosystems Strong analytical capability using BI tools and cost management platforms Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive behavioural change Why this role? Impact: Direct ownership of multi-million-pound technology spend Visibility: Work with senior leadership across technology and finance Autonomy: Drive cost optimisation strategy end-to-end Scale: Operate across cloud, internal IT, and global telco environments Contact Lorenz Pasch at Hays Recruitment Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Are you a Children's Residential Registered Manager-or an experienced Deputy ready to step up? Do you want to lead a home where children's welfare comes first, your voice is valued, and Ofsted compliance is built into everything you do? This is your chance to join a well-established, values-led care group opening a new children's residential care home in Nelson. The home will focus on children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), delivering high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted standards. About the Organisation We are recruiting on behalf of a care group with a proven track record of putting children first. Already operating an alternative provision, the group is strategically expanding to provide residential care for children in need, driven by strong values, professional support, and a focus on positive outcomes for children. You will be supported by an experienced Responsible Individual, giving guidance and oversight while ensuring you have autonomy, support, and a manageable workload. Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day running of a children's residential home Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes legislation Lead, supervise, and develop a team of residential support workers Deliver high-quality care for young people with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times Manage care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies Build strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders Monitor performance, budgets, and service standards Requirements Experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or Children's Home Manager Strong knowledge of Ofsted and children's residential care regulations Experience supporting children with EBD or complex needs Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills Salary & Benefits £55,000 per year (DOE) Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Supportive senior management team Opportunity to shape and develop a children's home Why Apply for This Registered Manager Role? Many Registered Managers feel overstretched, undervalued, or under-supported. This role is different: Lead a home where children's welfare is central Build a team you are proud of Be supported by a values-driven leadership team Work in a home that is Ofsted-ready from day one Enjoy autonomy and recognition for your leadership If you are an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a home where values, Ofsted compliance, and children's outcomes come first, apply today! If this particular opportunity is not of interest, Top Marks Recruitment works with a wide range of Children's Home organisations across the country, many of which offer excellent opportunities that we would be happy to discuss with you. With strong relationships across the sector, we can help introduce you to a range of opportunities that align with your experience and career ambitions.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a Children's Residential Registered Manager-or an experienced Deputy ready to step up? Do you want to lead a home where children's welfare comes first, your voice is valued, and Ofsted compliance is built into everything you do? This is your chance to join a well-established, values-led care group opening a new children's residential care home in Nelson. The home will focus on children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), delivering high-quality, child-centred care in line with Ofsted standards. About the Organisation We are recruiting on behalf of a care group with a proven track record of putting children first. Already operating an alternative provision, the group is strategically expanding to provide residential care for children in need, driven by strong values, professional support, and a focus on positive outcomes for children. You will be supported by an experienced Responsible Individual, giving guidance and oversight while ensuring you have autonomy, support, and a manageable workload. Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day running of a children's residential home Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes legislation Lead, supervise, and develop a team of residential support workers Deliver high-quality care for young people with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times Manage care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies Build strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders Monitor performance, budgets, and service standards Requirements Experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or Children's Home Manager Strong knowledge of Ofsted and children's residential care regulations Experience supporting children with EBD or complex needs Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills Salary & Benefits £55,000 per year (DOE) Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation Supportive senior management team Opportunity to shape and develop a children's home Why Apply for This Registered Manager Role? Many Registered Managers feel overstretched, undervalued, or under-supported. This role is different: Lead a home where children's welfare is central Build a team you are proud of Be supported by a values-driven leadership team Work in a home that is Ofsted-ready from day one Enjoy autonomy and recognition for your leadership If you are an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a home where values, Ofsted compliance, and children's outcomes come first, apply today! If this particular opportunity is not of interest, Top Marks Recruitment works with a wide range of Children's Home organisations across the country, many of which offer excellent opportunities that we would be happy to discuss with you. With strong relationships across the sector, we can help introduce you to a range of opportunities that align with your experience and career ambitions.
Your new company Hays are partnered with a design-led, sustainability-driven engineering consultancy known for shaping places that improve life for people across the country. They bring together structural, civil, transport, heritage and environmental specialists to create healthier, more resilient and more connected urban environments. Operating from Manchester and several major UK cities, they work on award-winning buildings, public spaces and urban infrastructure, championing low-carbon solutions at every turn. Your new role As part of the structural engineering team, you'll work across a diverse portfolio that may include residential developments (high-rise included), education facilities, commercial schemes, regeneration projects and mixed-use environments. You'll be involved at every stage, engaging with a range of public and private-sector clients, using your technical expertise to influence outcomes and support high-quality design. This position offers a platform to develop leadership and broaden your commercial and people-focused skills. You will mentor and guide engineers, contribute to project planning and resource management, and help maintain a strong design culture within the team. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset and an ability to manage deadlines effectively will be key to your success. What you'll need to succeed We're after a bold, design-savvy Senior Structural Engineer who can hit the ground running, own their projects and elevate the people around them. Someone with serious technical ability, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to influence design conversations from day one. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love solving complex structural challenges and want your work to make a visible impact across Manchester and beyond, this is for you. What you'll get in return Market Competitive Salary (regularly reviewed, revised and updated) Buy and Sell Holidays (26 + BH standard) and Sabbatical Opportunities Enhanced Hybrid and Flexi Model & 36.5 hour work week Enhanced Maternity / Adoption / Shared Parental Leave Volunteering Leave Mentoring Health Care Cash Plan Gym Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health Wellbeing Days Opportunity for Continued Training and Growth What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Your new company Hays are partnered with a design-led, sustainability-driven engineering consultancy known for shaping places that improve life for people across the country. They bring together structural, civil, transport, heritage and environmental specialists to create healthier, more resilient and more connected urban environments. Operating from Manchester and several major UK cities, they work on award-winning buildings, public spaces and urban infrastructure, championing low-carbon solutions at every turn. Your new role As part of the structural engineering team, you'll work across a diverse portfolio that may include residential developments (high-rise included), education facilities, commercial schemes, regeneration projects and mixed-use environments. You'll be involved at every stage, engaging with a range of public and private-sector clients, using your technical expertise to influence outcomes and support high-quality design. This position offers a platform to develop leadership and broaden your commercial and people-focused skills. You will mentor and guide engineers, contribute to project planning and resource management, and help maintain a strong design culture within the team. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset and an ability to manage deadlines effectively will be key to your success. What you'll need to succeed We're after a bold, design-savvy Senior Structural Engineer who can hit the ground running, own their projects and elevate the people around them. Someone with serious technical ability, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to influence design conversations from day one. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love solving complex structural challenges and want your work to make a visible impact across Manchester and beyond, this is for you. What you'll get in return Market Competitive Salary (regularly reviewed, revised and updated) Buy and Sell Holidays (26 + BH standard) and Sabbatical Opportunities Enhanced Hybrid and Flexi Model & 36.5 hour work week Enhanced Maternity / Adoption / Shared Parental Leave Volunteering Leave Mentoring Health Care Cash Plan Gym Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health Wellbeing Days Opportunity for Continued Training and Growth What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Your new company A growing multidisciplinary consultancy with ambitious plans to reach £60m turnover by 2030, the business is entering a key phase of expansion and senior succession. With established capability across Blue Light, Education, and Higher Education, they are now preparing to explore opportunities within the MOD sector, broadening their national project portfolio.Their M&E Design team currently consists of around 20 engineers across the Midlands and London, with a clear strategy in place to double team size over the coming years. This new role has been created to support that growth and to strengthen leadership within the division. Your new role As the National Director - M&E Design, you will lead the strategic, technical, and commercial development of the M&E Design function across the Midlands and London.You will be responsible for: Leading, developing, and growing the M&E team, ensuring strong leadership and succession. Supporting market expansion, strengthening existing sector relationships, and helping the business explore entry into the MOD sector. Acting as a senior representative for the consultancy in client relationships, bids, proposals, and strategic partnerships. Providing high-level technical oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality design standards across all projects. Driving commercial performance, supporting forecasting, resource planning, and division-wide strategic decisions. Contributing to board-level discussions on growth, direction, and business development. While you will have a credible technical background in M&E engineering, this role is primarily focused on people leadership, strategic growth, and client development rather than hands-on design. What you'll need to succeed Strong leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and grow engineering teams.The confidence to represent the business at senior level and lead client-facing activity.A track record in building relationships and supporting business development.A technical background in mechanical, electrical, or combined building services engineering.Clear communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work across multiple offices and disciplines.Not essential:Consultancy backgroundExperience in Blue Light, Education, or MOD sectorsChartered statusThe organisation is far more interested in finding a strong leader who can inspire teams and drive sustainable growth. What you'll get in return Salary up to £120,000Strong bonus schemeCar allowance28 days annual leave + bank holidaysHybrid working across Midlands and LondonPension, private healthcare, and funded professional membershipsA senior leadership position with clear progression opportunities, including the potential to move toward board or partner level What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Your new company A growing multidisciplinary consultancy with ambitious plans to reach £60m turnover by 2030, the business is entering a key phase of expansion and senior succession. With established capability across Blue Light, Education, and Higher Education, they are now preparing to explore opportunities within the MOD sector, broadening their national project portfolio.Their M&E Design team currently consists of around 20 engineers across the Midlands and London, with a clear strategy in place to double team size over the coming years. This new role has been created to support that growth and to strengthen leadership within the division. Your new role As the National Director - M&E Design, you will lead the strategic, technical, and commercial development of the M&E Design function across the Midlands and London.You will be responsible for: Leading, developing, and growing the M&E team, ensuring strong leadership and succession. Supporting market expansion, strengthening existing sector relationships, and helping the business explore entry into the MOD sector. Acting as a senior representative for the consultancy in client relationships, bids, proposals, and strategic partnerships. Providing high-level technical oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality design standards across all projects. Driving commercial performance, supporting forecasting, resource planning, and division-wide strategic decisions. Contributing to board-level discussions on growth, direction, and business development. While you will have a credible technical background in M&E engineering, this role is primarily focused on people leadership, strategic growth, and client development rather than hands-on design. What you'll need to succeed Strong leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage, mentor, and grow engineering teams.The confidence to represent the business at senior level and lead client-facing activity.A track record in building relationships and supporting business development.A technical background in mechanical, electrical, or combined building services engineering.Clear communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work across multiple offices and disciplines.Not essential:Consultancy backgroundExperience in Blue Light, Education, or MOD sectorsChartered statusThe organisation is far more interested in finding a strong leader who can inspire teams and drive sustainable growth. What you'll get in return Salary up to £120,000Strong bonus schemeCar allowance28 days annual leave + bank holidaysHybrid working across Midlands and LondonPension, private healthcare, and funded professional membershipsA senior leadership position with clear progression opportunities, including the potential to move toward board or partner level What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Overview A service designer works with platforms, products and project teams within client's Transform to follow the service design process to produce service architecture, service design specifications, and complete the service onboarding to the respective tools, process, services and people for a successful go-live. Contract - 6 months (high potential to extend further) Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) (2-3 days per week onsite) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Roles and Responsibilities: Own and govern the review of new or amended services, the service design elements of any new IT products, platforms or services, and the definition of the services/support 'wrapper'. Engage with project/product teams and define operating model, support model, delivery model, ServiceNow specifications, observability specifications and documentation required for service support and service operations. Validate the service architecture to ensure its fit for use, fit for purpose, its scalable and flexible to meet the demands of measuring business services. Establish and document the non-functional, service specifications and tool specifications for any new or changed services and represent these at all project gateways to assure that these requirements are being delivered. Ensure that the knowledge transfer required for service operations and support teams are complete and signed off by the service owners. Guide the product and project teams to adopt the self-serve service onboarding in ServiceNow. Implement and maintain the agreed Service Strategy that aligns and compliments the client's Transform vision and strategy. Represent I&O and support architects across all disciplines within IAG Transform and ensure all proposed solutions fit within the strategic direction of the support model. Ensure that all changes are assessed and supportable, establish and maintain the service architecture and best practice Create all the required templated artefacts needed to support the business demand, whilst ensuring agility, pace and diligence throughout the service life cycle. Support and enable the service portfolio (ie, current and future shape of service), including identifying new services, defining the life cycle of all services, prioritising investment initiatives for new/improved tooling and services based on business priorities. Liaise closely with service partners and suppliers where third-party work or packages involve significant architectural decisions. Innovation and Process Improvements: Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to automate the resolution of service onboarding. Identify service patterns to produce new ways of producing service design and onboarding. Responsible to identifying service optimisation initiatives to mature the overall service. Identify the needs of the service operations and support teams and improve the service onboarding artefacts to meet the demands. Design and oversee the implementation of ITSM tooling solutions that support ITIL-aligned processes. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of ITSM tools with other essential enterprise tools (eg, monitoring, CMDB, service desk, automation tools). Skills Minimum Requirements: Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in delivering service architecture, service design and service onboarding in a large scale enterprise for green field and brownfield products and platforms. Excellent understanding of service methodologies, Service Management and ITIL Framework. Proven track record of designing service management processes and procedures, service models, support models, operating models and delivery models. Strong experience in converting user stories to technical specifications for service now team to develop and deploy solutions required by the project/product/platform teams. Proven experience in defining NFR's and be part of the vendor selection process. Strong Service support commercial background and costing knowledge. Proven track record of successfully working with Service operations teams. Possess strong knowledge in cloud platforms such as AWS & Azure, SaaS platforms, SAP platforms. Previous experience of working in service design and onboarding of Central finance, procurement, HR products and platforms. Capable of defining and onboarding Ai products and ai agents operating models and support models. Strong experience of challenging, identifying and delivering continual improvements. Experience with industry standard SDLCs, including but not limited to Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, product operating model, etc. Experience and knowledge of Service now platform, preferably ITSM/ITOM/AIOps including metrics intelligence. Additional/Desirable: Strong understanding of ITSM best practices and principles; ITIL V4 certification is preferred. Experience of managing and working with vendors/offshore teams to support day-to-day activities. Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and the skill to influence stakeholder decision-making with data-driven insights. Extracting requirements from business stakeholders and documenting them in a succinct manner. Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational requirements, technologies, and methodologies. Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and disseminate technical concepts in a business language to multiple audiences. Deep understanding of service value for customers and driving continuous improvement through automation. Initiates and manages changes to help shape the future direction of IAG Transform and Organisation. Collaborative, open-minded work, resulting in recognition as a valued partner by colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders across the Organisation. Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues. Critical Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills specific to a fast-paced, global corporate environment. Robust problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Experience in vendor management and negotiation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey change proposals, document architecture and processes and liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Overview A service designer works with platforms, products and project teams within client's Transform to follow the service design process to produce service architecture, service design specifications, and complete the service onboarding to the respective tools, process, services and people for a successful go-live. Contract - 6 months (high potential to extend further) Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) (2-3 days per week onsite) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Roles and Responsibilities: Own and govern the review of new or amended services, the service design elements of any new IT products, platforms or services, and the definition of the services/support 'wrapper'. Engage with project/product teams and define operating model, support model, delivery model, ServiceNow specifications, observability specifications and documentation required for service support and service operations. Validate the service architecture to ensure its fit for use, fit for purpose, its scalable and flexible to meet the demands of measuring business services. Establish and document the non-functional, service specifications and tool specifications for any new or changed services and represent these at all project gateways to assure that these requirements are being delivered. Ensure that the knowledge transfer required for service operations and support teams are complete and signed off by the service owners. Guide the product and project teams to adopt the self-serve service onboarding in ServiceNow. Implement and maintain the agreed Service Strategy that aligns and compliments the client's Transform vision and strategy. Represent I&O and support architects across all disciplines within IAG Transform and ensure all proposed solutions fit within the strategic direction of the support model. Ensure that all changes are assessed and supportable, establish and maintain the service architecture and best practice Create all the required templated artefacts needed to support the business demand, whilst ensuring agility, pace and diligence throughout the service life cycle. Support and enable the service portfolio (ie, current and future shape of service), including identifying new services, defining the life cycle of all services, prioritising investment initiatives for new/improved tooling and services based on business priorities. Liaise closely with service partners and suppliers where third-party work or packages involve significant architectural decisions. Innovation and Process Improvements: Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to automate the resolution of service onboarding. Identify service patterns to produce new ways of producing service design and onboarding. Responsible to identifying service optimisation initiatives to mature the overall service. Identify the needs of the service operations and support teams and improve the service onboarding artefacts to meet the demands. Design and oversee the implementation of ITSM tooling solutions that support ITIL-aligned processes. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of ITSM tools with other essential enterprise tools (eg, monitoring, CMDB, service desk, automation tools). Skills Minimum Requirements: Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in delivering service architecture, service design and service onboarding in a large scale enterprise for green field and brownfield products and platforms. Excellent understanding of service methodologies, Service Management and ITIL Framework. Proven track record of designing service management processes and procedures, service models, support models, operating models and delivery models. Strong experience in converting user stories to technical specifications for service now team to develop and deploy solutions required by the project/product/platform teams. Proven experience in defining NFR's and be part of the vendor selection process. Strong Service support commercial background and costing knowledge. Proven track record of successfully working with Service operations teams. Possess strong knowledge in cloud platforms such as AWS & Azure, SaaS platforms, SAP platforms. Previous experience of working in service design and onboarding of Central finance, procurement, HR products and platforms. Capable of defining and onboarding Ai products and ai agents operating models and support models. Strong experience of challenging, identifying and delivering continual improvements. Experience with industry standard SDLCs, including but not limited to Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, product operating model, etc. Experience and knowledge of Service now platform, preferably ITSM/ITOM/AIOps including metrics intelligence. Additional/Desirable: Strong understanding of ITSM best practices and principles; ITIL V4 certification is preferred. Experience of managing and working with vendors/offshore teams to support day-to-day activities. Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and the skill to influence stakeholder decision-making with data-driven insights. Extracting requirements from business stakeholders and documenting them in a succinct manner. Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational requirements, technologies, and methodologies. Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and disseminate technical concepts in a business language to multiple audiences. Deep understanding of service value for customers and driving continuous improvement through automation. Initiates and manages changes to help shape the future direction of IAG Transform and Organisation. Collaborative, open-minded work, resulting in recognition as a valued partner by colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders across the Organisation. Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues. Critical Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills specific to a fast-paced, global corporate environment. Robust problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Experience in vendor management and negotiation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey change proposals, document architecture and processes and liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Full job description Supply Chain Manager (Planning & Procurement) Attleborough £40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Pension + Stability Are you a data-driven Supply Chain professional with experience across planning, procurement, and inventory, looking for a pivotal role within a growing business where you can influence strategy and drive efficiency? On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established and expanding production business, working closely with senior leadership to shape supply chain operations. This is a key role within a close-knit, supportive team that values ideas, autonomy, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will manage end-to-end supply and demand planning, balancing forecasts with operational capacity to maximise efficiency and service levels. You will also oversee procurement, stock control, and work closely with production and leadership teams to improve processes and performance. This role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Planner, or Procurement professional with strong analytical skills and experience in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments, looking for a hands-on role with long-term stability and progression. The Role Manage supply and demand planning and forecasting Oversee procurement, stock levels, and supplier relationships Analyse data to improve efficiency and planning accuracy Support production planning and operational decision-making Attleborough (site-based, with occasional Saturday rota) The Person Experience across supply chain, planning, and procurement Strong Excel and data analysis skills Background in manufacturing, logistics, or similar Organised, detail-focused, and proactive Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ref:(phone number removed) Key Words: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Planner, Demand Planner, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, Inventory Management, Planning, Forecasting, Attleborough, Norfolk, Norwich If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Peopleforge Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website and provided upon application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Full job description Supply Chain Manager (Planning & Procurement) Attleborough £40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Pension + Stability Are you a data-driven Supply Chain professional with experience across planning, procurement, and inventory, looking for a pivotal role within a growing business where you can influence strategy and drive efficiency? On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established and expanding production business, working closely with senior leadership to shape supply chain operations. This is a key role within a close-knit, supportive team that values ideas, autonomy, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will manage end-to-end supply and demand planning, balancing forecasts with operational capacity to maximise efficiency and service levels. You will also oversee procurement, stock control, and work closely with production and leadership teams to improve processes and performance. This role would suit a Supply Chain Manager, Planner, or Procurement professional with strong analytical skills and experience in manufacturing, logistics, or similar environments, looking for a hands-on role with long-term stability and progression. The Role Manage supply and demand planning and forecasting Oversee procurement, stock levels, and supplier relationships Analyse data to improve efficiency and planning accuracy Support production planning and operational decision-making Attleborough (site-based, with occasional Saturday rota) The Person Experience across supply chain, planning, and procurement Strong Excel and data analysis skills Background in manufacturing, logistics, or similar Organised, detail-focused, and proactive Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ref:(phone number removed) Key Words: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Planner, Demand Planner, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, Inventory Management, Planning, Forecasting, Attleborough, Norfolk, Norwich If you are interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Peopleforge Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website and provided upon application.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Durham, County Durham
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Architect/Technical Lead (Solutions Design) to join a forward-thinking and inclusive public sector environment on a permanent basis. You will play a key role in shaping, designing and delivering complex IT solutions that support strategic and operational goals across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders, you will influence service delivery, drive best practice, and ensure that digital services are robust, secure and future-focused. Your new role Designing and implementing complex enterprise IT solutions. Leading and contributing to major infrastructure projects involving multi-agency collaboration. Providing specialist technical advice to colleagues at all levels. Supporting the development, implementation and improvement of IT policies, processes and governance. What you'll need to succeed Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Strong technical expertise with wide digital competence across infrastructure ideally with End User Computing, operating systems and networking knowledge. Proven experience delivering specialist IT services and enterprise-scale solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. Ability to analyse complex problems, define appropriate solutions and manage them through to delivery. Experience providing guidance to stakeholders, including senior colleagues. Desirable: ITIL Foundation qualification Project Management qualification What you'll get in return You'll join a supportive, collaborative and inclusive community with a hybrid working ( 2 days on site per week), fantastic annual leave, generous public sector pension scheme, flexibility and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Architect/Technical Lead (Solutions Design) to join a forward-thinking and inclusive public sector environment on a permanent basis. You will play a key role in shaping, designing and delivering complex IT solutions that support strategic and operational goals across the organisation. Working closely with stakeholders, you will influence service delivery, drive best practice, and ensure that digital services are robust, secure and future-focused. Your new role Designing and implementing complex enterprise IT solutions. Leading and contributing to major infrastructure projects involving multi-agency collaboration. Providing specialist technical advice to colleagues at all levels. Supporting the development, implementation and improvement of IT policies, processes and governance. What you'll need to succeed Degree-level education or equivalent experience. Strong technical expertise with wide digital competence across infrastructure ideally with End User Computing, operating systems and networking knowledge. Proven experience delivering specialist IT services and enterprise-scale solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. Ability to analyse complex problems, define appropriate solutions and manage them through to delivery. Experience providing guidance to stakeholders, including senior colleagues. Desirable: ITIL Foundation qualification Project Management qualification What you'll get in return You'll join a supportive, collaborative and inclusive community with a hybrid working ( 2 days on site per week), fantastic annual leave, generous public sector pension scheme, flexibility and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Sheer Jobs Limited is recruiting for an experienced interim professional to lead a review and transformation of safeguarding and quality assurance services within Adult Social Care. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive review of safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Principal Social Worker function, Quality Assurance, the Client Affairs Team, and the Professional Standards Academy. They will assess service effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate connectivity with wider operational and commissioning services to address any recurring challenges. The role will involve developing a proposed service restructure, including practical recommendations and options for a mini-restructure where appropriate. The candidate will also explore commercial opportunities within the Client Affairs function to support wider transformation objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement will be required to ensure alignment across the organisation, alongside the production and presentation of a final report to senior leadership, including the Directorate Leadership Team and, where required, the Bexley Futures Board. Key Requirements The ideal candidate will have proven experience in interim roles within Adult Social Care, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, DoLS, and quality assurance frameworks. They will demonstrate experience in delivering service reviews, transformation programmes, and organisational restructuring, along with the ability to produce high-quality reports for senior leadership. Experience working within a Local Authority setting is essential, along with the ability to deliver outcomes within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. How to Apply Please submit your CV to Sheer Jobs Limited for consideration or contact our team for further details.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Sheer Jobs Limited is recruiting for an experienced interim professional to lead a review and transformation of safeguarding and quality assurance services within Adult Social Care. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive review of safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Principal Social Worker function, Quality Assurance, the Client Affairs Team, and the Professional Standards Academy. They will assess service effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate connectivity with wider operational and commissioning services to address any recurring challenges. The role will involve developing a proposed service restructure, including practical recommendations and options for a mini-restructure where appropriate. The candidate will also explore commercial opportunities within the Client Affairs function to support wider transformation objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement will be required to ensure alignment across the organisation, alongside the production and presentation of a final report to senior leadership, including the Directorate Leadership Team and, where required, the Bexley Futures Board. Key Requirements The ideal candidate will have proven experience in interim roles within Adult Social Care, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, DoLS, and quality assurance frameworks. They will demonstrate experience in delivering service reviews, transformation programmes, and organisational restructuring, along with the ability to produce high-quality reports for senior leadership. Experience working within a Local Authority setting is essential, along with the ability to deliver outcomes within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. How to Apply Please submit your CV to Sheer Jobs Limited for consideration or contact our team for further details.
Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- 39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: 39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and strong administrative support. Duties of this Advanced Practitioner role: Liaising with other professionals Knowledge of relevant legislation Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need Attending court Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Single assessments Chairing child protection conferences Child protection meetings Case conferences Essential Requirements as an Advanced Practitioner: Social Work England registration Eligible to work in the UK Hold a full UK drivers' licence Post-qualified experience in children's services Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- 39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: 39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and strong administrative support. Duties of this Advanced Practitioner role: Liaising with other professionals Knowledge of relevant legislation Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need Attending court Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Single assessments Chairing child protection conferences Child protection meetings Case conferences Essential Requirements as an Advanced Practitioner: Social Work England registration Eligible to work in the UK Hold a full UK drivers' licence Post-qualified experience in children's services Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Your new company A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing Project Management division. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident surveyor who enjoys autonomy, client interaction and delivering high-quality professional and project work across a varied portfolio. This role offers a strong pipeline of work, long-term stability and the chance to influence the development of the surveying function. Your new role As the Senior Building Surveyor, you'll play a key role in supporting predominantly public-sector estate clients with their commercial property. Within this broad role you'll deliver a range of building surveying services, including condition surveys and technical reporting. You will lead and manage refurbishment projects from inception to completion which will include preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation. This is a client-facing role where you will build and maintain strong client relationships and provide advice and guidance. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful for this role, you should ideally be MRICS, or working towards chartership. Strong technical knowledge and experience across project-based surveying is required and experience within education or public-sector estates is preferred. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role and you should live within commutable distance of Essex. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary, APC support (if required), clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Your new company A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join its growing Project Management division. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident surveyor who enjoys autonomy, client interaction and delivering high-quality professional and project work across a varied portfolio. This role offers a strong pipeline of work, long-term stability and the chance to influence the development of the surveying function. Your new role As the Senior Building Surveyor, you'll play a key role in supporting predominantly public-sector estate clients with their commercial property. Within this broad role you'll deliver a range of building surveying services, including condition surveys and technical reporting. You will lead and manage refurbishment projects from inception to completion which will include preparing specifications, schedules of work and tender documentation. This is a client-facing role where you will build and maintain strong client relationships and provide advice and guidance. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful for this role, you should ideally be MRICS, or working towards chartership. Strong technical knowledge and experience across project-based surveying is required and experience within education or public-sector estates is preferred. A driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role and you should live within commutable distance of Essex. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary, APC support (if required), clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
JOB db742659 Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team - Bath, UK - £38 Hourly - Ongoing Are you searching for a fulfilling role where each day brings new achievements and challenges? We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Senior Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team in the beautiful city of Bath. This full-time locum role offers an attractive hourly rate of £38, perfect for professionals seeking both financial and career growth. Perks and benefits: As a locum Senior Social Worker, you'll enjoy the flexibility that comes with temporary work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments with ease. You'll be working in a supportive and dynamic team where collaborative and innovative approaches are highly valued. In addition to competitive compensation, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills and knowledge continually grow. Our spacious and well-equipped office provides an inspiring environment to help you thrive in your role. What you will do: - Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and manage cases effectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and their families.- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create and implement care plans and interventions tailored to the unique needs of each child.- Offer expert advice and support on child protection matters to families, carers, and other professionals.- Prepare detailed reports and attend court proceedings when necessary to advocate for children's best interests.- Mentor junior social workers and participate in supervision meetings to promote best practice standards across the team. Requirements: To be considered, you must hold a degree or equivalent in social work and have a current registration with Social Work England. You should possess significant frontline experience in social services within the UK, working as a qualified social worker. Your ability to handle complex caseloads with empathy and resilience is paramount to your success in this role. Nestled in the heart of the West Country, Bath offers not only rich history and stunning architecture but also a vibrant community and cultural scene. The city is renowned for its Roman baths and Georgian buildings and provides a perfect blend of countryside charm and urban convenience. With excellent transport links, Bath is an ideal place for both work and leisure. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying everything Bath has to offer. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.
Apr 01, 2026
Contractor
JOB db742659 Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team - Bath, UK - £38 Hourly - Ongoing Are you searching for a fulfilling role where each day brings new achievements and challenges? We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Senior Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team in the beautiful city of Bath. This full-time locum role offers an attractive hourly rate of £38, perfect for professionals seeking both financial and career growth. Perks and benefits: As a locum Senior Social Worker, you'll enjoy the flexibility that comes with temporary work, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments with ease. You'll be working in a supportive and dynamic team where collaborative and innovative approaches are highly valued. In addition to competitive compensation, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills and knowledge continually grow. Our spacious and well-equipped office provides an inspiring environment to help you thrive in your role. What you will do: - Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and manage cases effectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and their families.- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create and implement care plans and interventions tailored to the unique needs of each child.- Offer expert advice and support on child protection matters to families, carers, and other professionals.- Prepare detailed reports and attend court proceedings when necessary to advocate for children's best interests.- Mentor junior social workers and participate in supervision meetings to promote best practice standards across the team. Requirements: To be considered, you must hold a degree or equivalent in social work and have a current registration with Social Work England. You should possess significant frontline experience in social services within the UK, working as a qualified social worker. Your ability to handle complex caseloads with empathy and resilience is paramount to your success in this role. Nestled in the heart of the West Country, Bath offers not only rich history and stunning architecture but also a vibrant community and cultural scene. The city is renowned for its Roman baths and Georgian buildings and provides a perfect blend of countryside charm and urban convenience. With excellent transport links, Bath is an ideal place for both work and leisure. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying everything Bath has to offer. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.
Part Time - Senior Administrator Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of education? Our client, a leading university based in York, is seeking a dynamic PASS Team Adviser to join their Programme Administration and Support Service (PASS) team. This is a temporary position, starting in April ongoing temporary. What We Offer: Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 3 days a week, 9 AM - 5 PM (flexibility available) Pay: 14.19 per hour Your Mission: As a PASS Team Adviser, you will be at the heart of academic support, providing essential administrative services to students, academic staff, and external partners. You will handle complex queries, ensuring that every interaction promotes a seamless experience for everyone involved. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with PASS Team Leaders to deliver high-quality services to students and academic staff. Proactively engage with students and service users, ensuring their queries are resolved efficiently. Stay current with the university's assessment policies and procedures to provide accurate guidance. Analyse and interpret data to support the delivery of academic programmes and assessments. Organise meetings, prepare documentation, and ensure accurate minutes are recorded. Maintain and manage student records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Liaise with external examiners and support the administration of assessments. Facilitate student retention and satisfaction through proactive communication and support. Contribute to the continuous improvement of PASS services and processes. Who You Are: An experienced administrator with a flair for office work and a proactive approach. A confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment. Detail-oriented, with experience in minuting meetings and managing data. Comfortable working on campus and eager to start as soon as possible. Why Join Us? This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a vibrant educational community! You will: Play a pivotal role in enhancing student experiences. Work within a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. Gain valuable insights into university operations and academic administration. Are You Ready? If you're enthusiastic about supporting students and academic programmes, we want to hear from you! This position is perfect for someone who is organised, friendly, and ready to take on new challenges. How to Apply: Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role. We can't wait to welcome you to our client's PASS team! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Part Time - Senior Administrator Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of education? Our client, a leading university based in York, is seeking a dynamic PASS Team Adviser to join their Programme Administration and Support Service (PASS) team. This is a temporary position, starting in April ongoing temporary. What We Offer: Contract Type: Temporary Hours: 3 days a week, 9 AM - 5 PM (flexibility available) Pay: 14.19 per hour Your Mission: As a PASS Team Adviser, you will be at the heart of academic support, providing essential administrative services to students, academic staff, and external partners. You will handle complex queries, ensuring that every interaction promotes a seamless experience for everyone involved. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with PASS Team Leaders to deliver high-quality services to students and academic staff. Proactively engage with students and service users, ensuring their queries are resolved efficiently. Stay current with the university's assessment policies and procedures to provide accurate guidance. Analyse and interpret data to support the delivery of academic programmes and assessments. Organise meetings, prepare documentation, and ensure accurate minutes are recorded. Maintain and manage student records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance. Liaise with external examiners and support the administration of assessments. Facilitate student retention and satisfaction through proactive communication and support. Contribute to the continuous improvement of PASS services and processes. Who You Are: An experienced administrator with a flair for office work and a proactive approach. A confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment. Detail-oriented, with experience in minuting meetings and managing data. Comfortable working on campus and eager to start as soon as possible. Why Join Us? This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a vibrant educational community! You will: Play a pivotal role in enhancing student experiences. Work within a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. Gain valuable insights into university operations and academic administration. Are You Ready? If you're enthusiastic about supporting students and academic programmes, we want to hear from you! This position is perfect for someone who is organised, friendly, and ready to take on new challenges. How to Apply: Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this role. We can't wait to welcome you to our client's PASS team! Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Policy Manager Location: Sheffield/Hybrid working Salary : £44,866 per year, rising to £47,293 per year after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 12/04/2026 The Role Social Work England is the specialist regulator for social work in England, focused on enabling positive change in social work. Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate - to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people's lives. Working to the senior policy manager for regulation, you will support the policy priorities around our regulatory functions. In collaboration with colleagues from other teams, you will engage with key sector stakeholders to gather intelligence to make evidence-based recommendations. You will also liaise with relevant internal colleagues to arrive at reasoned and well-evidenced regulatory positions and provide specialist advice and guidance to senior members of the organisation, and often the executive leadership, and policy committee. What you will do Play a leading role in the organisation's approach to regulatory policy, working across directorates to improve our collective thinking, problem-solve, and share best practice from our work to protect the public. Understand regulation systems designed for public protection, particularly in health and social care, update and advise the organisation on developments in regulation and any regulatory reforms proposed by Government. Work well in collaborative project teams, bringing in-depth knowledge of social work, social care and regulation to ensure that policy is led by engagement, evidence, and research, and flexing to business need. Work closely with colleagues in the regulation directorate, data and insight and research teams to develop policy responses in relation to our regulatory functions including registration, fitness to practise and continuing professional development. Stay up to date with the work of the professional standards authority, other regulators and the wider policy and legislative arena, analysing and communicating developments across the organisation. Prepare and present policy papers to update and advise key deliberation and decision-making forums in the organisation, including project groups, the executive leadership team, policy committee and the board. Work effectively in and leading project and matrix groups across the organisation aimed at advancing and improving our regulatory functions, bringing a delivery-focused approach to outputs and timelines. Present work to internal and external audiences and represent the policy team at a variety of meetings, working groups and conferences, at times deputising for the senior policy manager. Reflect on matters relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, considering the potential for bias in our thinking or any unintended impact of our work and take active measures to address this. Stand ready to speak to the role of policy, acting as an ambassador and advocate for our professional skills with stakeholders. Your skills, knowledge and experience Experience of policy development and implementation, knowledge of regulation, social work or social care would be a distinct advantage. Ability to identify, understand and clearly explain policy and legislative developments that impact an organisation's function. Track record of researching issues, analysing policy and legislation, reaching conclusions and making policy recommendations to colleagues. Ability to establish credibility, build positive working relationships and exert influence with senior colleagues and external stakeholders. Excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent drafting skills with the ability to present information on complex issues clearly and succinctly to a range of different audiences. Ability to present arguments orally in a fluent, persuasive manner to a variety of audiences. A demonstrable commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity, working collaboratively across teams to assess the fairness of our work and advance our EDI commitments. Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. The Benefits A contributory NEST pension scheme, with employer contribution of up to 10%. Life insurance, an employee recognition scheme and cycle to work scheme. Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. 25 days annual leave, rising with service to 30 days per annum, plus bank holidays. The option to purchase up to an additional 5 days of annual leave per annum. A TIDE award winning inclusive culture, made up of staff networks, social events and forums. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Social Work England, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Policy Manager Location: Sheffield/Hybrid working Salary : £44,866 per year, rising to £47,293 per year after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 12/04/2026 The Role Social Work England is the specialist regulator for social work in England, focused on enabling positive change in social work. Every day, social workers support millions of people to improve their chances in life. We believe in the power of collaboration and share a common goal with those we regulate - to protect the public, enable positive change and ultimately improve people's lives. Working to the senior policy manager for regulation, you will support the policy priorities around our regulatory functions. In collaboration with colleagues from other teams, you will engage with key sector stakeholders to gather intelligence to make evidence-based recommendations. You will also liaise with relevant internal colleagues to arrive at reasoned and well-evidenced regulatory positions and provide specialist advice and guidance to senior members of the organisation, and often the executive leadership, and policy committee. What you will do Play a leading role in the organisation's approach to regulatory policy, working across directorates to improve our collective thinking, problem-solve, and share best practice from our work to protect the public. Understand regulation systems designed for public protection, particularly in health and social care, update and advise the organisation on developments in regulation and any regulatory reforms proposed by Government. Work well in collaborative project teams, bringing in-depth knowledge of social work, social care and regulation to ensure that policy is led by engagement, evidence, and research, and flexing to business need. Work closely with colleagues in the regulation directorate, data and insight and research teams to develop policy responses in relation to our regulatory functions including registration, fitness to practise and continuing professional development. Stay up to date with the work of the professional standards authority, other regulators and the wider policy and legislative arena, analysing and communicating developments across the organisation. Prepare and present policy papers to update and advise key deliberation and decision-making forums in the organisation, including project groups, the executive leadership team, policy committee and the board. Work effectively in and leading project and matrix groups across the organisation aimed at advancing and improving our regulatory functions, bringing a delivery-focused approach to outputs and timelines. Present work to internal and external audiences and represent the policy team at a variety of meetings, working groups and conferences, at times deputising for the senior policy manager. Reflect on matters relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, considering the potential for bias in our thinking or any unintended impact of our work and take active measures to address this. Stand ready to speak to the role of policy, acting as an ambassador and advocate for our professional skills with stakeholders. Your skills, knowledge and experience Experience of policy development and implementation, knowledge of regulation, social work or social care would be a distinct advantage. Ability to identify, understand and clearly explain policy and legislative developments that impact an organisation's function. Track record of researching issues, analysing policy and legislation, reaching conclusions and making policy recommendations to colleagues. Ability to establish credibility, build positive working relationships and exert influence with senior colleagues and external stakeholders. Excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent drafting skills with the ability to present information on complex issues clearly and succinctly to a range of different audiences. Ability to present arguments orally in a fluent, persuasive manner to a variety of audiences. A demonstrable commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity, working collaboratively across teams to assess the fairness of our work and advance our EDI commitments. Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. The Benefits A contributory NEST pension scheme, with employer contribution of up to 10%. Life insurance, an employee recognition scheme and cycle to work scheme. Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. 25 days annual leave, rising with service to 30 days per annum, plus bank holidays. The option to purchase up to an additional 5 days of annual leave per annum. A TIDE award winning inclusive culture, made up of staff networks, social events and forums. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Social Work England, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Support Worker to take on the role of Senior Support Worker in our busy complex supported services. It is essential that the applicant has experience with working with people with complex needs. The successful applicant will support senior managers to provide high quality services across some of our welcoming supported living and services click apply for full job details
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Support Worker to take on the role of Senior Support Worker in our busy complex supported services. It is essential that the applicant has experience with working with people with complex needs. The successful applicant will support senior managers to provide high quality services across some of our welcoming supported living and services click apply for full job details
