This role has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Are you passionate about leading and inspiring teams in a fast paced, dynamic environment? Do you thrive on making a real difference to the lives of Surrey residents who have additional needs and disabilities? If so, the Contact Centre ASC Supervisor role could be the perfect next step in your career. We are recruiting a Contact Centre Supervisor based within Surrey's award-winning Contact Centre at Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Brooklands in Weybridge. There will be an opportunity to work from home for part of the week following induction. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team The Contact Centre Adult Social Care Team, known as the ASC Information and Advice Service, is embedded within Customer Services where you will find a supportive and innovative culture, along with the ethos of providing an excellent standard of service to our residents and partner agencies. The ASC Information and Advice Service acts as the front door for all new referrals and requests for Adult Social Care, handling referrals and enquiries from residents, members of public and partner agencies, signposting to community based services and guiding individuals through the complex and emotive process of requiring social care or additional support to remain independent. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, where the diverse experience and backgrounds of our customers are recognised and respected. We are now recruiting a Supervisor, to lead and develop a team of Advisory and Information Officers and play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive a timely and high quality service when they need us. About the Role As the public voice of the Council, you will have an extremely important role to play, which demands a positive and proactive attitude. The Contact Centre ASC Supervisor supports to overall running of the I&A Contact Centre team and is central to delivering a high quality front door service for Adult Social Care. You will line manage up to 8 front line Advisory and Information Officers, providing robust performance management and driving continuous improvement in both timeliness and quality of service. You will report to the Contact Centre ASC Team Manager and work alongside 2 other Supervisors and a Senior Officer within the team, in addition to the wider front line Officers. You will be responsible for: Overseeing the prioritisation, triage and processing of new referrals and information from the public and professionals Oversight of the Portal and Email channels, ensuring requests are responded to and escalated appropriately Supporting workforce planning, Organisational Management and recruitment for the team Collecting and reviewing data to shape service improvements Providing subject matter expertise and support on service development and improvement projects, and preparations for LGR Ensuring strong performance management and high quality standards across the team, through coaching, training and person- centred development Real time management of staff across telephony and electronic channels, responding to fluctuating demands effectively Working collaboratively with Adult Social Care/AWHP colleagues, partner agencies and other Customer Services teams This is a role requiring sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while driving a culture of continuous improvement. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience of providing high levels of customer care and professionalism Experience as a Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in a fast-paced environment A robust understanding of Safeguarding/Care Act policies and procedures and an ability to follow the surrounding processes, procedures and identify risks accordingly Excellent IT skills and ability to use databases to a high standard of accuracy and a strong eye for detail Ability to work effectively and flexibly and as part of a team Experience of people management adhering to and upholding Surrey CC's People Policies Excellent spoken and written English with effective communication and interpersonal skills with both residents, fellow professionals and team members A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06.07.2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Are you passionate about leading and inspiring teams in a fast paced, dynamic environment? Do you thrive on making a real difference to the lives of Surrey residents who have additional needs and disabilities? If so, the Contact Centre ASC Supervisor role could be the perfect next step in your career. We are recruiting a Contact Centre Supervisor based within Surrey's award-winning Contact Centre at Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Brooklands in Weybridge. There will be an opportunity to work from home for part of the week following induction. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team The Contact Centre Adult Social Care Team, known as the ASC Information and Advice Service, is embedded within Customer Services where you will find a supportive and innovative culture, along with the ethos of providing an excellent standard of service to our residents and partner agencies. The ASC Information and Advice Service acts as the front door for all new referrals and requests for Adult Social Care, handling referrals and enquiries from residents, members of public and partner agencies, signposting to community based services and guiding individuals through the complex and emotive process of requiring social care or additional support to remain independent. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, where the diverse experience and backgrounds of our customers are recognised and respected. We are now recruiting a Supervisor, to lead and develop a team of Advisory and Information Officers and play a pivotal role in ensuring that our residents receive a timely and high quality service when they need us. About the Role As the public voice of the Council, you will have an extremely important role to play, which demands a positive and proactive attitude. The Contact Centre ASC Supervisor supports to overall running of the I&A Contact Centre team and is central to delivering a high quality front door service for Adult Social Care. You will line manage up to 8 front line Advisory and Information Officers, providing robust performance management and driving continuous improvement in both timeliness and quality of service. You will report to the Contact Centre ASC Team Manager and work alongside 2 other Supervisors and a Senior Officer within the team, in addition to the wider front line Officers. You will be responsible for: Overseeing the prioritisation, triage and processing of new referrals and information from the public and professionals Oversight of the Portal and Email channels, ensuring requests are responded to and escalated appropriately Supporting workforce planning, Organisational Management and recruitment for the team Collecting and reviewing data to shape service improvements Providing subject matter expertise and support on service development and improvement projects, and preparations for LGR Ensuring strong performance management and high quality standards across the team, through coaching, training and person- centred development Real time management of staff across telephony and electronic channels, responding to fluctuating demands effectively Working collaboratively with Adult Social Care/AWHP colleagues, partner agencies and other Customer Services teams This is a role requiring sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while driving a culture of continuous improvement. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience of providing high levels of customer care and professionalism Experience as a Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in a fast-paced environment A robust understanding of Safeguarding/Care Act policies and procedures and an ability to follow the surrounding processes, procedures and identify risks accordingly Excellent IT skills and ability to use databases to a high standard of accuracy and a strong eye for detail Ability to work effectively and flexibly and as part of a team Experience of people management adhering to and upholding Surrey CC's People Policies Excellent spoken and written English with effective communication and interpersonal skills with both residents, fellow professionals and team members A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06.07.2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
About The Role Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we d like you to be part of it. Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will will be Syston and you will support a caseload of foster families across Stoke and Staffordshire. We offer a genuinely flexible hybrid working model, with the majority of your time spent working from home and visiting foster families. Attendance at the office is typically only required a few times each month for team meetings, training and supervision. Whether you're an experienced Supervising Social Worker, a Social Worker looking to move into fostering, or a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW / ASYE) looking to develop your career within a supportive fostering environment, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Supporting and supervising a caseload of foster families. Building positive relationships with carers and helping them to develop their skills. Undertaking visits, assessments and reviews. Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. Providing guidance, support and challenge to foster carers where appropriate. Participating in an out of hours on call rota. Why join Compass Fostering? Career Development - We offer a variety of career pathways, recognising hard work and supporting progression into senior roles Low Caseloads - You will typically be responsible for up to 15 fostering families, enabling you to provide meaningful support and build strong relationships Competitive Salary - Structured pay grades based on your qualifications, experience and development Travel Package - 55p per mile plus a £100 monthly car allowance towards the upkeep of your vehicle Wellbeing Support - Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions through our Therapeutic Services Team Recognition and Rewards - Receive £200 after 2 years service, £400 after 5 years and £600 after 10 years, plus up to £500 special recognition for outstanding practice MediCash Scheme - Cashback for a range of medical appointments and treatments, including dental and optical care Life Assurance - Three times your annual salary following successful completion of probation Enhanced Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 4 years service, plus bank holidays. You'll also receive an additional 2.5 days leave each year to cover your birthday, a wellbeing day and a half a day for festive shopping What You'll Bring A recognised Social Work qualification. Registration with Social Work England. Experience within children's social care, fostering, safeguarding, looked after children, family support or a related statutory social work setting. Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Social Workers or those completing their ASYE, as well as experience social workers and fostering practitioners. A reflective, creative and child centred approach when working with foster carers and young people. The ability to build positive relationships and support foster carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in their care. Experience of identifying and responding to the needs of the children and young people. Knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare legislation and safeguarding, or the willingness and ability to develop this knowledge within a fostering environment. The ability to make objective and informed professional assessments. A commitment to providing wraparound support to foster families, including participation in an out of hours on call rota. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBC check. Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that having colleagues with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthens our ability to provide the very best support for children, young people and foster families. As we continue to grow, we are committed to attraction, developing and retaining people who share our values and passion for making difference.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
About The Role Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we d like you to be part of it. Compass Fostering are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Supervising Social Worker to join our team. Your office base will will be Syston and you will support a caseload of foster families across Stoke and Staffordshire. We offer a genuinely flexible hybrid working model, with the majority of your time spent working from home and visiting foster families. Attendance at the office is typically only required a few times each month for team meetings, training and supervision. Whether you're an experienced Supervising Social Worker, a Social Worker looking to move into fostering, or a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW / ASYE) looking to develop your career within a supportive fostering environment, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Supporting and supervising a caseload of foster families. Building positive relationships with carers and helping them to develop their skills. Undertaking visits, assessments and reviews. Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. Providing guidance, support and challenge to foster carers where appropriate. Participating in an out of hours on call rota. Why join Compass Fostering? Career Development - We offer a variety of career pathways, recognising hard work and supporting progression into senior roles Low Caseloads - You will typically be responsible for up to 15 fostering families, enabling you to provide meaningful support and build strong relationships Competitive Salary - Structured pay grades based on your qualifications, experience and development Travel Package - 55p per mile plus a £100 monthly car allowance towards the upkeep of your vehicle Wellbeing Support - Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions through our Therapeutic Services Team Recognition and Rewards - Receive £200 after 2 years service, £400 after 5 years and £600 after 10 years, plus up to £500 special recognition for outstanding practice MediCash Scheme - Cashback for a range of medical appointments and treatments, including dental and optical care Life Assurance - Three times your annual salary following successful completion of probation Enhanced Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 4 years service, plus bank holidays. You'll also receive an additional 2.5 days leave each year to cover your birthday, a wellbeing day and a half a day for festive shopping What You'll Bring A recognised Social Work qualification. Registration with Social Work England. Experience within children's social care, fostering, safeguarding, looked after children, family support or a related statutory social work setting. Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Social Workers or those completing their ASYE, as well as experience social workers and fostering practitioners. A reflective, creative and child centred approach when working with foster carers and young people. The ability to build positive relationships and support foster carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for children in their care. Experience of identifying and responding to the needs of the children and young people. Knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare legislation and safeguarding, or the willingness and ability to develop this knowledge within a fostering environment. The ability to make objective and informed professional assessments. A commitment to providing wraparound support to foster families, including participation in an out of hours on call rota. Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBC check. Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that having colleagues with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthens our ability to provide the very best support for children, young people and foster families. As we continue to grow, we are committed to attraction, developing and retaining people who share our values and passion for making difference.
Waking Night Carers / Evening PA s ( females) in London SW13, to support a bright, charming 18-year-old young man who has a physical disability. 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Overnight support plus some evening social activities. £18.00 gross per hour, £32,850.00+ gross per year. • Nearest Station: Barnes • Salary/Wage: £18.00 gross per hour (weekdays). £20.00 weekends • Driving Requirements: A driver is preferred • Essential: Experience supporting a client with a physical disability, using hoists and manual handling, waking night experience. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain). Fluent English to support the client s communication. Female applicants • Desirable: Similar interests: football, politics, history, gaming, Xbox and chess. Happy to travel abroad with the client later this year during his gap year for a minimum of 8 weeks on a rota basis with the other team members. • Start Date: ASAP • Days & Hours: Monday -Friday, 8.30pm to 7.30am. Weekends, 9.30pm to 7.30am (from 7.30pm if there is a social activity), on a rota basis: 4 nights on, 4 nights off Family Pets? None • Accommodation Provided: Use of private sitting room while working • Recruiter Contact: Sally Britton (url removed) About the Client: We have had the pleasure of working with Rayan and his family since he was very young. Now 18 and studying for his A-Levels, Rayan is bright, witty and great company. He loves football, enjoys history, keeping up with politics, gaming, chatting and spending time with friends. Rayan has cerebral palsy. He has a cochlear implant, is a full-time wheelchair user and requires adult support for all personal care and healthcare needs. His home is fully adapted, including ceiling hoists. He communicates verbally and eats orally (he takes his time and definitely appreciates something sweet!). The Role at a Glance The core part of this role is to support Rayan overnight. He experiences spasms, can become stiff and needs support to change position during the night. This is a physical role and is always worked 2:1, so you will have a colleague on shift with you. We are recruiting a team of four. One Waking Night Carer will be based in a designated sitting room with a monitor, and one in Rayan s bedroom. You ll carry out regular checks and repositioning throughout the night, and Rayan will call out when he needs additional assistance. As any 18-year-old would, Rayan enjoys socialising. Some shifts may begin at 7.30pm if he is heading out with friends perhaps to the pub, cinema or theatre. The aim is to provide the right level of support while allowing him the space and confidence to enjoy his independence. You will play an important role in helping him build social confidence, maintain friendships and feel supported without feeling restricted. This Job Would Suit This role would suit a confident, positive and proactive female candidate who can offer natural, age-appropriate peer support someone who can fit in with his friends. You ll be comfortable accompanying an 18-year-old into social and community settings, striking the right balance between being supportive and giving space. You will have waking night experience and be confident supporting someone with a physical disability. A friendly, down-to-earth personality, a good sense of humour and an interest in topics such as football, politics, history or gaming would be a great fit. Why You ll Love This Role Spending time with Rayan he is bright, engaging and full of personality. Excellent work-life balance with 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Full training is provided, including guidance on physical support and physiotherapy stretches. You ll be part of a small, supportive team making a genuine difference at an important stage of a young person s life. Recruitment Process This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify that the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under para. 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Waking Night Carers / Evening PA s ( females) in London SW13, to support a bright, charming 18-year-old young man who has a physical disability. 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Overnight support plus some evening social activities. £18.00 gross per hour, £32,850.00+ gross per year. • Nearest Station: Barnes • Salary/Wage: £18.00 gross per hour (weekdays). £20.00 weekends • Driving Requirements: A driver is preferred • Essential: Experience supporting a client with a physical disability, using hoists and manual handling, waking night experience. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain). Fluent English to support the client s communication. Female applicants • Desirable: Similar interests: football, politics, history, gaming, Xbox and chess. Happy to travel abroad with the client later this year during his gap year for a minimum of 8 weeks on a rota basis with the other team members. • Start Date: ASAP • Days & Hours: Monday -Friday, 8.30pm to 7.30am. Weekends, 9.30pm to 7.30am (from 7.30pm if there is a social activity), on a rota basis: 4 nights on, 4 nights off Family Pets? None • Accommodation Provided: Use of private sitting room while working • Recruiter Contact: Sally Britton (url removed) About the Client: We have had the pleasure of working with Rayan and his family since he was very young. Now 18 and studying for his A-Levels, Rayan is bright, witty and great company. He loves football, enjoys history, keeping up with politics, gaming, chatting and spending time with friends. Rayan has cerebral palsy. He has a cochlear implant, is a full-time wheelchair user and requires adult support for all personal care and healthcare needs. His home is fully adapted, including ceiling hoists. He communicates verbally and eats orally (he takes his time and definitely appreciates something sweet!). The Role at a Glance The core part of this role is to support Rayan overnight. He experiences spasms, can become stiff and needs support to change position during the night. This is a physical role and is always worked 2:1, so you will have a colleague on shift with you. We are recruiting a team of four. One Waking Night Carer will be based in a designated sitting room with a monitor, and one in Rayan s bedroom. You ll carry out regular checks and repositioning throughout the night, and Rayan will call out when he needs additional assistance. As any 18-year-old would, Rayan enjoys socialising. Some shifts may begin at 7.30pm if he is heading out with friends perhaps to the pub, cinema or theatre. The aim is to provide the right level of support while allowing him the space and confidence to enjoy his independence. You will play an important role in helping him build social confidence, maintain friendships and feel supported without feeling restricted. This Job Would Suit This role would suit a confident, positive and proactive female candidate who can offer natural, age-appropriate peer support someone who can fit in with his friends. You ll be comfortable accompanying an 18-year-old into social and community settings, striking the right balance between being supportive and giving space. You will have waking night experience and be confident supporting someone with a physical disability. A friendly, down-to-earth personality, a good sense of humour and an interest in topics such as football, politics, history or gaming would be a great fit. Why You ll Love This Role Spending time with Rayan he is bright, engaging and full of personality. Excellent work-life balance with 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Full training is provided, including guidance on physical support and physiotherapy stretches. You ll be part of a small, supportive team making a genuine difference at an important stage of a young person s life. Recruitment Process This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify that the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies. If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under para. 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Position: Charity Shop Managers Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract(s): Permanent (2 positions available) Location: Bosden Farm, South Manchester, SK2 & Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 Salary: £25,258 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Auxiliary About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This charity is looking for two passionate and dynamic Shop Managers to lead the daily operations of two of their retail locations. This role is key to supporting the organisation's mission of improving the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). The Shop Manager will be responsible for driving sales, managing a team of volunteers and staff, maintaining high standards of customer service, and ensuring efficient stock control. The role will also involve working with donors, promoting the charity's work, and supporting fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, alongside a commitment to charitable goals and the ability to inspire a dedicated team. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all shop operations, including sales, stock management, and visual merchandising. Manage a team of volunteers and staff, providing training, guidance, and support. Drive sales targets and ensure the shop meets its fundraising goals. Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently met. Organise and coordinate in-store promotions and events. Manage donations and stock intake, ensuring the shop remains organised and efficient. Adhere to health and safety regulations and ensure the shop operates within budget. Work pattern includes Saturdays, flexibility is required. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to the success of this charity's retail operations. Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 29th June 2026 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Position: Charity Shop Managers Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract(s): Permanent (2 positions available) Location: Bosden Farm, South Manchester, SK2 & Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 Salary: £25,258 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Auxiliary About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This charity is looking for two passionate and dynamic Shop Managers to lead the daily operations of two of their retail locations. This role is key to supporting the organisation's mission of improving the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). The Shop Manager will be responsible for driving sales, managing a team of volunteers and staff, maintaining high standards of customer service, and ensuring efficient stock control. The role will also involve working with donors, promoting the charity's work, and supporting fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, alongside a commitment to charitable goals and the ability to inspire a dedicated team. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all shop operations, including sales, stock management, and visual merchandising. Manage a team of volunteers and staff, providing training, guidance, and support. Drive sales targets and ensure the shop meets its fundraising goals. Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently met. Organise and coordinate in-store promotions and events. Manage donations and stock intake, ensuring the shop remains organised and efficient. Adhere to health and safety regulations and ensure the shop operates within budget. Work pattern includes Saturdays, flexibility is required. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to the success of this charity's retail operations. Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 29th June 2026 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
This role has a starting salary of 42,958 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Performance and Intelligence team for Education and Lifelong Learning as a Performance Officer. We have one permanent vacancy due to retirement and a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person in Woking for 1 day per week on average (20% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role The Performance and Intelligence team are part of the Quality, Practice, Relationships and Support division which sits within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate. The role reports to the Head of Performance for Education and Lifelong Learning in a team consisting of five performance officers and one strategic analyst. Our aim as a performance team is to support the organisation to ensure that no one is left behind. We take a support and challenge approach to practice by providing a sophisticated performance profile that includes a robust set of data, reporting and feedback mechanisms. As a Performance Officer you will be responsible for making sure the front-line service teams receive and have access to the information they need to sustain and further develop improvements to practice. This will partly be through an existing reporting schedule and meetings with senior members of the service, as well as maintaining and building new data visualisation dashboards to help them access their own performance information. The performance team also manage all statutory data returns including the SEN2 return for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan and the Alternative Provision census. Performance officers take a leading role in the submission process and so a deep understanding of at least one of these service areas would be beneficial. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience working with and analysing education-related data The ability to analyse and interpret data Experience working with multiple stakeholders Good communication skills Experience working alongside senior managers to deliver successful outcomes A technical understand of SQL, Tableau and/or Liquid Logic's System C would be a bonus. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Can you give us an example of how you have analysed and used information to support continuous improvement? The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting at least one of the education statutory returns to DfE. How would you go about preparing for this critical project and what are your key considerations? Sometimes, through analysis of data, we need to give senior managers difficult messages. What is your approach to this? What is your experience of working in a busy environment and how do you manage your workload and new/competing requests? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 28th June 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact Kirstin Butler for any questions relating to the role - . This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of 42,958 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Performance and Intelligence team for Education and Lifelong Learning as a Performance Officer. We have one permanent vacancy due to retirement and a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person in Woking for 1 day per week on average (20% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role The Performance and Intelligence team are part of the Quality, Practice, Relationships and Support division which sits within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Directorate. The role reports to the Head of Performance for Education and Lifelong Learning in a team consisting of five performance officers and one strategic analyst. Our aim as a performance team is to support the organisation to ensure that no one is left behind. We take a support and challenge approach to practice by providing a sophisticated performance profile that includes a robust set of data, reporting and feedback mechanisms. As a Performance Officer you will be responsible for making sure the front-line service teams receive and have access to the information they need to sustain and further develop improvements to practice. This will partly be through an existing reporting schedule and meetings with senior members of the service, as well as maintaining and building new data visualisation dashboards to help them access their own performance information. The performance team also manage all statutory data returns including the SEN2 return for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan and the Alternative Provision census. Performance officers take a leading role in the submission process and so a deep understanding of at least one of these service areas would be beneficial. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience working with and analysing education-related data The ability to analyse and interpret data Experience working with multiple stakeholders Good communication skills Experience working alongside senior managers to deliver successful outcomes A technical understand of SQL, Tableau and/or Liquid Logic's System C would be a bonus. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Can you give us an example of how you have analysed and used information to support continuous improvement? The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting at least one of the education statutory returns to DfE. How would you go about preparing for this critical project and what are your key considerations? Sometimes, through analysis of data, we need to give senior managers difficult messages. What is your approach to this? What is your experience of working in a busy environment and how do you manage your workload and new/competing requests? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 28th June 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact Kirstin Butler for any questions relating to the role - . This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum , based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring Edge of Care Senior Adolescent Practitioners to join our fantastic Edge of Care service. This position operates on a shift basis, with some planned evening and weekend work. This is a county-wide service, where you can work from any of our Surrey offices. As a team, we come together every month at our Woodhatch office in Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Help families stay strong, connected and together. Join Surrey's Edge of Care service. At Surrey County Council, our Edge of Care service supports young people aged 11-18 and their families at times when home life feels at breaking point. Without the right support, many of these young people may be at risk of entering care-and that's where our team steps in to make a real difference. We provide intensive, structured and highly personalised support, working alongside the wider professional network to help families: Build resilience and confidence in their ability to cope Develop problem solving skills Achieve and maintain positive behaviour change Strengthen relationships and reduce contextual safeguarding risks What makes our approach unique is not just what we do, but how we do it. We work holistically with the whole family, offering targeted interventions that create lasting, meaningful change-not just another professional asking them to retell their story. We work with children and young people, and their families in a restorative and trauma informed way, using a compassionate, relationship-based approach to strengthen families and prevent care experiences. If you're passionate about helping families achieve safety, stability and stronger futures, this is a place where your work will genuinely change lives. About the Role As an Edge of Care Senior Practitioner, you'll play a crucial leadership focussed role within Surrey's Adolescent Services, working at the heart of where support can make the biggest difference. You'll help prevent children and young people from entering care by offering intensive, relationship based support to them and their families at moments of crisis. You'll also lead efforts to reunify children with their parents or strengthen existing foster placements, ensuring more young people can thrive within a safe and stable family setting. Blending hands on therapeutic work with supervision and service development, this role offers the opportunity to shape practice, influence positive outcomes, and champion the voices of children and families. Your key responsibilities as an Edge of Care Senior Practitioner will include: Providing intensive intervention and case management, holding a small caseload of complex, high risk situations where children are at imminent risk of entering care. Delivering therapeutic and practical support within family homes to stabilise situations and strengthen relationships. Providing leadership and reflective supervision to Adolescent Support Workers, supporting their development and oversight of their practice. Acting as lead practitioner in a multidisciplinary team, coordinating support with partners such as health, education and police to ensure a holistic, tailored response. Supporting service development and quality assurance, including practice audits, group work with young people and families, and ensuring their voices shape service improvement. Contributing to crisis management, deputising for the Team Manager when required. Using restorative, systemic or strengths based approaches to build trust, empower families, and support sustainable positive change. We want you to thrive in this role, and as such you will be well supported from day one, with access to regular supervision, reflective supervision groups, and high-quality training. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Substantial experience of supporting children and families in crisis In depth understanding of the issues impacting on the local community and adolescents A passion and strength-based approach to keep families together Strong leadership ability with excellent communication and collaboration skills High-level assessment abilities and restorative practice knowledge Surrey has both urban and rural areas and practitioners will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please tell us about what motivates you to work with adolescents and families experiencing crisis. Why are you interested in joining Surrey's Edge of Care service in this Senior Practitioner role? Please describe a situation where you provided intensive or complex support to a young person or family during a time of crisis. What approaches did you use, and what was the outcome? Please tell us about a time when you provided leadership, guidance or reflective support to colleagues. How did you influence their practice or decision making, and what difference did this make to the young person or family involved? Please describe an example of when you worked collaboratively with other professionals or agencies to create a joined up plan for a young person or family. What challenges did you face, and how did you help secure positive outcomes? The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 23rd June 2026 with in-person interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Debbie Searle via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum , based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring Edge of Care Senior Adolescent Practitioners to join our fantastic Edge of Care service. This position operates on a shift basis, with some planned evening and weekend work. This is a county-wide service, where you can work from any of our Surrey offices. As a team, we come together every month at our Woodhatch office in Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Help families stay strong, connected and together. Join Surrey's Edge of Care service. At Surrey County Council, our Edge of Care service supports young people aged 11-18 and their families at times when home life feels at breaking point. Without the right support, many of these young people may be at risk of entering care-and that's where our team steps in to make a real difference. We provide intensive, structured and highly personalised support, working alongside the wider professional network to help families: Build resilience and confidence in their ability to cope Develop problem solving skills Achieve and maintain positive behaviour change Strengthen relationships and reduce contextual safeguarding risks What makes our approach unique is not just what we do, but how we do it. We work holistically with the whole family, offering targeted interventions that create lasting, meaningful change-not just another professional asking them to retell their story. We work with children and young people, and their families in a restorative and trauma informed way, using a compassionate, relationship-based approach to strengthen families and prevent care experiences. If you're passionate about helping families achieve safety, stability and stronger futures, this is a place where your work will genuinely change lives. About the Role As an Edge of Care Senior Practitioner, you'll play a crucial leadership focussed role within Surrey's Adolescent Services, working at the heart of where support can make the biggest difference. You'll help prevent children and young people from entering care by offering intensive, relationship based support to them and their families at moments of crisis. You'll also lead efforts to reunify children with their parents or strengthen existing foster placements, ensuring more young people can thrive within a safe and stable family setting. Blending hands on therapeutic work with supervision and service development, this role offers the opportunity to shape practice, influence positive outcomes, and champion the voices of children and families. Your key responsibilities as an Edge of Care Senior Practitioner will include: Providing intensive intervention and case management, holding a small caseload of complex, high risk situations where children are at imminent risk of entering care. Delivering therapeutic and practical support within family homes to stabilise situations and strengthen relationships. Providing leadership and reflective supervision to Adolescent Support Workers, supporting their development and oversight of their practice. Acting as lead practitioner in a multidisciplinary team, coordinating support with partners such as health, education and police to ensure a holistic, tailored response. Supporting service development and quality assurance, including practice audits, group work with young people and families, and ensuring their voices shape service improvement. Contributing to crisis management, deputising for the Team Manager when required. Using restorative, systemic or strengths based approaches to build trust, empower families, and support sustainable positive change. We want you to thrive in this role, and as such you will be well supported from day one, with access to regular supervision, reflective supervision groups, and high-quality training. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Substantial experience of supporting children and families in crisis In depth understanding of the issues impacting on the local community and adolescents A passion and strength-based approach to keep families together Strong leadership ability with excellent communication and collaboration skills High-level assessment abilities and restorative practice knowledge Surrey has both urban and rural areas and practitioners will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please tell us about what motivates you to work with adolescents and families experiencing crisis. Why are you interested in joining Surrey's Edge of Care service in this Senior Practitioner role? Please describe a situation where you provided intensive or complex support to a young person or family during a time of crisis. What approaches did you use, and what was the outcome? Please tell us about a time when you provided leadership, guidance or reflective support to colleagues. How did you influence their practice or decision making, and what difference did this make to the young person or family involved? Please describe an example of when you worked collaboratively with other professionals or agencies to create a joined up plan for a young person or family. What challenges did you face, and how did you help secure positive outcomes? The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 23rd June 2026 with in-person interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Debbie Searle via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job Description: We are recruiting Home Care Workers in the Carmarthenshire area. For this role you must have a full UK driving licence. Our Pay rates: Weekdays £13.45 + 45p per mile Weekends £13.80+ 45p per mile Bank holidays time and a half! People Support are looking for care workers/carers to join our team click apply for full job details
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Job Description: We are recruiting Home Care Workers in the Carmarthenshire area. For this role you must have a full UK driving licence. Our Pay rates: Weekdays £13.45 + 45p per mile Weekends £13.80+ 45p per mile Bank holidays time and a half! People Support are looking for care workers/carers to join our team click apply for full job details
Supervising Social Worker (SSW) Location : Somerset Home-based (Office in Taunton 2 times/month) Salary : 40,000+ PRP after probation + OOH payments Benefits: Hybrid working with strong flexibility Low caseload ( max. 10 households ) - focus on quality, not volume 150/week for out-of-hours (1 in 6 rota) 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) + birthday off Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile Comprehensive training and development programme Virtual GP access & Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership discounts Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes Supportive, values-led "family-feel" working environment NonStop Care is working with a well-established therapeutic fostering provider to recruit a Supervising Social Worker across the South West region with office in Taunton, Somerset . This organisation is known for its child-centred, therapeutic approach, strong local authority partnerships, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people. Supervising Social Worker - About the role This is a home-based role covering Somerset, with occasional travel to the Taunton office. You will support foster carers across the region, ensuring high-quality practice and that all carers remain "Ofsted-ready" through strong compliance and evidence of positive outcomes. The service prioritises a low caseload model, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with carers and focus on delivering high standards of support. You will also contribute to carer recruitment, assessments, and training, while promoting a cooperative and solution-focused culture. Key Responsibilities of Supervising Social Worker Support and supervise foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and compliance Maintain a strong child-centred approach in all areas of practice Ensure carers meet Ofsted standards and statutory requirements Undertake Form F assessments and present to panel Deliver training and identify development needs for foster carers Participate in recruitment activities and promotional events Complete high-quality matching and placement assessments Work collaboratively with local authorities and multi-agency teams Participate in out-of-hours rota (1 in 6 weeks) Please apply if you have: Social Work qualification (Degree or Masters) and SWE registration Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (ideally in fostering) Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding frameworks Experience completing Form F assessments Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills A values-driven approach aligned with a supportive, child-focused service Full UK driving licence Please send your CV over to (url removed). You can also apply via this web-site.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker (SSW) Location : Somerset Home-based (Office in Taunton 2 times/month) Salary : 40,000+ PRP after probation + OOH payments Benefits: Hybrid working with strong flexibility Low caseload ( max. 10 households ) - focus on quality, not volume 150/week for out-of-hours (1 in 6 rota) 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) + birthday off Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile Comprehensive training and development programme Virtual GP access & Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership discounts Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes Supportive, values-led "family-feel" working environment NonStop Care is working with a well-established therapeutic fostering provider to recruit a Supervising Social Worker across the South West region with office in Taunton, Somerset . This organisation is known for its child-centred, therapeutic approach, strong local authority partnerships, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people. Supervising Social Worker - About the role This is a home-based role covering Somerset, with occasional travel to the Taunton office. You will support foster carers across the region, ensuring high-quality practice and that all carers remain "Ofsted-ready" through strong compliance and evidence of positive outcomes. The service prioritises a low caseload model, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with carers and focus on delivering high standards of support. You will also contribute to carer recruitment, assessments, and training, while promoting a cooperative and solution-focused culture. Key Responsibilities of Supervising Social Worker Support and supervise foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and compliance Maintain a strong child-centred approach in all areas of practice Ensure carers meet Ofsted standards and statutory requirements Undertake Form F assessments and present to panel Deliver training and identify development needs for foster carers Participate in recruitment activities and promotional events Complete high-quality matching and placement assessments Work collaboratively with local authorities and multi-agency teams Participate in out-of-hours rota (1 in 6 weeks) Please apply if you have: Social Work qualification (Degree or Masters) and SWE registration Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (ideally in fostering) Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding frameworks Experience completing Form F assessments Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills A values-driven approach aligned with a supportive, child-focused service Full UK driving licence Please send your CV over to (url removed). You can also apply via this web-site.
Supervising Social Worker (SSW) Location : Devon Home-based Office in Taunton 2 times/month) Salary : 40,000+ PRP after probation + OOH payments Benefits: Hybrid working with strong flexibility Low caseload ( max. 10 households ) - focus on quality, not volume 150/week for out-of-hours (1 in 6 rota) 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) + birthday off Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile Comprehensive training and development programme Virtual GP access & Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership discounts Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes Supportive, values-led "family-feel" working environment NonStop Care is working with a well-established therapeutic fostering provider to recruit a Supervising Social Worker across the South West region with office in Taunton . This organisation is known for its child-centred, therapeutic approach, strong local authority partnerships, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people. Supervising Social Worker - About the role This is a home-based role covering Devon, with occasional travel to the Taunton office. You will support foster carers across the region, ensuring high-quality practice and that all carers remain "Ofsted-ready" through strong compliance and evidence of positive outcomes. The service prioritises a low caseload model, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with carers and focus on delivering high standards of support. You will also contribute to carer recruitment, assessments, and training, while promoting a cooperative and solution-focused culture. Key Responsibilities of Supervising Social Worker Support and supervise foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and compliance Maintain a strong child-centred approach in all areas of practice Ensure carers meet Ofsted standards and statutory requirements Undertake Form F assessments and present to panel Deliver training and identify development needs for foster carers Participate in recruitment activities and promotional events Complete high-quality matching and placement assessments Work collaboratively with local authorities and multi-agency teams Participate in out-of-hours rota (1 in 6 weeks) Please apply if you have: Social Work qualification (Degree or Masters) and SWE registration Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (ideally in fostering) Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding frameworks Experience completing Form F assessments Ability to manage a hybrid role with travel across Devon Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills A values-driven approach aligned with a supportive, child-focused service Full UK driving licence Please send your CV over to (url removed). You can also apply via this web-site.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Supervising Social Worker (SSW) Location : Devon Home-based Office in Taunton 2 times/month) Salary : 40,000+ PRP after probation + OOH payments Benefits: Hybrid working with strong flexibility Low caseload ( max. 10 households ) - focus on quality, not volume 150/week for out-of-hours (1 in 6 rota) 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) + birthday off Mileage paid at 0.45p per mile Comprehensive training and development programme Virtual GP access & Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership discounts Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes Supportive, values-led "family-feel" working environment NonStop Care is working with a well-established therapeutic fostering provider to recruit a Supervising Social Worker across the South West region with office in Taunton . This organisation is known for its child-centred, therapeutic approach, strong local authority partnerships, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people. Supervising Social Worker - About the role This is a home-based role covering Devon, with occasional travel to the Taunton office. You will support foster carers across the region, ensuring high-quality practice and that all carers remain "Ofsted-ready" through strong compliance and evidence of positive outcomes. The service prioritises a low caseload model, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with carers and focus on delivering high standards of support. You will also contribute to carer recruitment, assessments, and training, while promoting a cooperative and solution-focused culture. Key Responsibilities of Supervising Social Worker Support and supervise foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and compliance Maintain a strong child-centred approach in all areas of practice Ensure carers meet Ofsted standards and statutory requirements Undertake Form F assessments and present to panel Deliver training and identify development needs for foster carers Participate in recruitment activities and promotional events Complete high-quality matching and placement assessments Work collaboratively with local authorities and multi-agency teams Participate in out-of-hours rota (1 in 6 weeks) Please apply if you have: Social Work qualification (Degree or Masters) and SWE registration Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (ideally in fostering) Strong knowledge of fostering legislation and safeguarding frameworks Experience completing Form F assessments Ability to manage a hybrid role with travel across Devon Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills A values-driven approach aligned with a supportive, child-focused service Full UK driving licence Please send your CV over to (url removed). You can also apply via this web-site.
This role has a starting salary of £38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are pleased to be recruiting an Assistant Traffic Systems Engineer to join our busy Traffic Systems Maintenance Team, responsible for assuring the traffic lights and related technology are maintained and operating to a high standard. The team is currently based in Leatherhead; however, the role is countywide and will require occasional travel across Surrey to support the maintenance and operation of traffic signals. The role operates on a hybrid working arrangement, which is currently 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working from home but may be liable to change. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The Traffic Operations team of Surrey County Council work together to ensure traffic flow is managed - delivering reliable and efficient low-carbon journeys through effective maintenance, innovative design and technology. Using smart data to manage congestion to the benefit of people travelling on the road network, while mitigating the impact of events and incidents that occur on Surrey roads. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team and develop your career within traffic systems maintenance, helping to improve the reliability and efficiency of Surrey's Intelligent Traffic Systems network. About the Role As an Assistant Traffic Engineer, you will support the operation and maintenance of Surrey's Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), helping to ensure the effective management of the highway network and the reduction of congestion. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and expected to demonstrate the Surrey Way behaviours of being Ambitious, Inclusive, Collaborative and Dynamic. You will work as part of a maintenance team consisting of one Senior Engineer and two Technical Assistants, collaborating closely with contractors and wider teams. With appropriate guidance and training, you will support the operation of traffic signals and the maintenance of existing Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) equipment. Your responsibilities will also include responding to damage to county assets, assisting with traffic management arrangements during repair works, and ensuring activities are carried out safely and efficiently. You will also support site chart amendments using AutoCAD and other relevant software, as well as analysing asset data and maintaining accurate records. This includes reviewing inspections carried out by contractor and ensuring compliance with required standards. In addition, you will assist with financial processes by checking bills and invoices for accuracy, you will also respond to enquiries from members of the public, councillors, and other stakeholders. If you enjoy troubleshooting and have an interest in understanding how systems work this role will be well suited to you. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: An understanding of current intelligent traffic systems (ITS), including control methodologies, controller specifications and associated software applications A basic understanding of design, operation and maintenance of traffic control systems Understanding of CAD and associated traffic signal applications such as AutoCAD An understanding of finance, checking bills, invoices for accuracy Ability to communicate professionally with contractors / consultants and stakeholders A relevant Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC/CertHE) or relevant experience The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. To apply, please submit your CV along with a personal statement outlining why you should be considered for this role. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are pleased to be recruiting an Assistant Traffic Systems Engineer to join our busy Traffic Systems Maintenance Team, responsible for assuring the traffic lights and related technology are maintained and operating to a high standard. The team is currently based in Leatherhead; however, the role is countywide and will require occasional travel across Surrey to support the maintenance and operation of traffic signals. The role operates on a hybrid working arrangement, which is currently 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working from home but may be liable to change. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The Traffic Operations team of Surrey County Council work together to ensure traffic flow is managed - delivering reliable and efficient low-carbon journeys through effective maintenance, innovative design and technology. Using smart data to manage congestion to the benefit of people travelling on the road network, while mitigating the impact of events and incidents that occur on Surrey roads. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking team and develop your career within traffic systems maintenance, helping to improve the reliability and efficiency of Surrey's Intelligent Traffic Systems network. About the Role As an Assistant Traffic Engineer, you will support the operation and maintenance of Surrey's Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), helping to ensure the effective management of the highway network and the reduction of congestion. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and expected to demonstrate the Surrey Way behaviours of being Ambitious, Inclusive, Collaborative and Dynamic. You will work as part of a maintenance team consisting of one Senior Engineer and two Technical Assistants, collaborating closely with contractors and wider teams. With appropriate guidance and training, you will support the operation of traffic signals and the maintenance of existing Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) equipment. Your responsibilities will also include responding to damage to county assets, assisting with traffic management arrangements during repair works, and ensuring activities are carried out safely and efficiently. You will also support site chart amendments using AutoCAD and other relevant software, as well as analysing asset data and maintaining accurate records. This includes reviewing inspections carried out by contractor and ensuring compliance with required standards. In addition, you will assist with financial processes by checking bills and invoices for accuracy, you will also respond to enquiries from members of the public, councillors, and other stakeholders. If you enjoy troubleshooting and have an interest in understanding how systems work this role will be well suited to you. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: An understanding of current intelligent traffic systems (ITS), including control methodologies, controller specifications and associated software applications A basic understanding of design, operation and maintenance of traffic control systems Understanding of CAD and associated traffic signal applications such as AutoCAD An understanding of finance, checking bills, invoices for accuracy Ability to communicate professionally with contractors / consultants and stakeholders A relevant Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC/CertHE) or relevant experience The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. To apply, please submit your CV along with a personal statement outlining why you should be considered for this role. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information on our website. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
The starting salary for this role is 38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer - Design to join our expanding team. The team has a central base in Leatherhead, but you will be required to work across the entire county to facilitate site visits and meetings. We will as part of Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution split to new locations in the East and West Surrey Councils in late April 27. You will also be required to work from local office on nominated days, you will have the ability to work from home, therefore hybrid working is applicable. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The Traffic Operations team of Surrey County Council work together to ensure traffic flow is managed, delivering reliable and efficient low-carbon journeys through effective maintenance, innovative design and technology. Using smart data to manage congestion to the benefit of people travelling on the road network, while mitigating the impact of events and incidents that occur on Surrey roads. The Design Team compliments the wider Traffic Operations structure, totalling 5 separate teams each with their own specialisations and focus. The teams have a vast range of skills and experience providing opportunities to learn from peers and colleagues. We deliver design elements on numerous projects ranging from multimillion-pound regeneration and improvement schemes down to minor improvement or alteration works. This includes construction of new installations or modifications to existing assets. About the Role We are looking for an Assistant Design Engineer who will be one of a small team of engineers, working for clients both in and outside the SCC organisation, undertaking a range of Traffic System related works focused on design elements, including site surveys, client and customer engagement and assisting the wider Traffic Operations Team. Your day will predominantly be spent carrying out design works and document creation specific to individual jobs. There will be a mixture of interacting with clients and supporting the Senior and Design Engineer with elements of Schemes and Projects, including site visits and elements of contractor monitoring. Support of the wider team will also form a key part of your role. You will use AutoCAD drawing packages and internal processes to ensure delivery within specification, scope, time and budget. Carrying out individual work elements of schemes from concept to installation and handover overseen by the Senior and Design Engineer, including designing signal timings, CAD drawing, systems setup, site meetings, handling enquiries, commissioning the installations. Work will include a mixture of office work and visits to sites throughout the year. The work split is likely around 85% office/home based and 15% out on site. You will be required to work in an open office environment on a weekly basis, typically on pre-selected days. Your Application This job is suited to individuals with an engineering mindset or those with previous experience in the Highways industry with design experience. In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience of using design and drawing packages such as AutoCAD. Along with good working knowledge and ability to use IT equipment and Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook. Experiencing is designing and setting up UTC systems or MOVA junctions. A good standard of following national guidance, standards and policies applying these in your work. Ability to manage workloads and deal with conflicting priorities. Experience of working with and instructing contractors to achieve project goals. Relevant level 4 qualifications (HNC or CertHE equivalent) in an engineering subject. A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel around the county, when necessary, use of their own personal vehicle is required to facilitate this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and a personal statement as to why you should be considered for this role. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28.06.2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Alex Allen via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this role is 38,090 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be hiring a new Assistant Traffic Operations Engineer - Design to join our expanding team. The team has a central base in Leatherhead, but you will be required to work across the entire county to facilitate site visits and meetings. We will as part of Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution split to new locations in the East and West Surrey Councils in late April 27. You will also be required to work from local office on nominated days, you will have the ability to work from home, therefore hybrid working is applicable. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The Traffic Operations team of Surrey County Council work together to ensure traffic flow is managed, delivering reliable and efficient low-carbon journeys through effective maintenance, innovative design and technology. Using smart data to manage congestion to the benefit of people travelling on the road network, while mitigating the impact of events and incidents that occur on Surrey roads. The Design Team compliments the wider Traffic Operations structure, totalling 5 separate teams each with their own specialisations and focus. The teams have a vast range of skills and experience providing opportunities to learn from peers and colleagues. We deliver design elements on numerous projects ranging from multimillion-pound regeneration and improvement schemes down to minor improvement or alteration works. This includes construction of new installations or modifications to existing assets. About the Role We are looking for an Assistant Design Engineer who will be one of a small team of engineers, working for clients both in and outside the SCC organisation, undertaking a range of Traffic System related works focused on design elements, including site surveys, client and customer engagement and assisting the wider Traffic Operations Team. Your day will predominantly be spent carrying out design works and document creation specific to individual jobs. There will be a mixture of interacting with clients and supporting the Senior and Design Engineer with elements of Schemes and Projects, including site visits and elements of contractor monitoring. Support of the wider team will also form a key part of your role. You will use AutoCAD drawing packages and internal processes to ensure delivery within specification, scope, time and budget. Carrying out individual work elements of schemes from concept to installation and handover overseen by the Senior and Design Engineer, including designing signal timings, CAD drawing, systems setup, site meetings, handling enquiries, commissioning the installations. Work will include a mixture of office work and visits to sites throughout the year. The work split is likely around 85% office/home based and 15% out on site. You will be required to work in an open office environment on a weekly basis, typically on pre-selected days. Your Application This job is suited to individuals with an engineering mindset or those with previous experience in the Highways industry with design experience. In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience of using design and drawing packages such as AutoCAD. Along with good working knowledge and ability to use IT equipment and Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel, Outlook. Experiencing is designing and setting up UTC systems or MOVA junctions. A good standard of following national guidance, standards and policies applying these in your work. Ability to manage workloads and deal with conflicting priorities. Experience of working with and instructing contractors to achieve project goals. Relevant level 4 qualifications (HNC or CertHE equivalent) in an engineering subject. A full UK driving license and a willingness to travel around the county, when necessary, use of their own personal vehicle is required to facilitate this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and a personal statement as to why you should be considered for this role. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28.06.2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Alex Allen via email at . Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare North Herts. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Stevenage and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around You'll enjoy Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours Joining bonus - up to £250 Competitive payrates - earn up to £15.90 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £250 for every friend that starts with us T&Cs apply You'll need Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare North Herts. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Stevenage and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around You'll enjoy Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours Joining bonus - up to £250 Competitive payrates - earn up to £15.90 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £250 for every friend that starts with us T&Cs apply You'll need Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Salisbury. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Salisbury and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around You'll enjoy Joining bonus - up to £500 Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours Competitive pay rates - earn up to £17.50 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £500 for every friend that starts with us T&Cs apply You'll need Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Salisbury. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Salisbury and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around You'll enjoy Joining bonus - up to £500 Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours Competitive pay rates - earn up to £17.50 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £500 for every friend that starts with us T&Cs apply You'll need Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Brighton. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Brighton and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around You'll enjoy Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours Competitive pay rates - earn up to £14.75 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £250 for every friend that starts with us T&Cs apply You'll need Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Brighton. Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Brighton and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it Mobility - help with getting around You'll enjoy Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours Competitive pay rates - earn up to £14.75 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £250 for every friend that starts with us T&Cs apply You'll need Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker Please visit our website to view our privacy policy
This role has a starting salary of £43,633 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a full-time position, part time applications will be considered. We are hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Connect to Community (C2C) West 1 Team. The team is based in Guildford, and you will be joining a team which makes a real impact, delivering meaningful outcomes quickly for the residents of Surrey Heath, Guildford, and Waverley areas. Our team has a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, where people look out for each other, share knowledge opening, and celebrate successes together. We foster a positive, down-to-earth environment where everyone's voice is valued and team members feel empowered to contribute and grow. Hybrid working is encouraged, with a laptop and mobile phone provided, flexibility to manage your own diary, and opportunities to see clients in their own homes or residential settings, alongside full moving and handling training and access to an equipment store Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The new Connect to Community (C2C) operating model has been introduced to reshape how residents access Adult Social Care by offering timely, strengths-based and person-centred support that helps people remain independent and connected to their communities. As the first point of response for adults seeking help, C2C brings Occupational Therapists and Senior Occupational Therapists into a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working together through daily case reviews and rapid problem solving. The team leads on urgent assessments, safeguarding, risk management and short-term interventions, with direct access to services such as reablement, housing advice and technology-enabled care to put practical solutions in place quickly. By reducing delays, avoiding unnecessary handoffs and focusing on early, preventative action, the model enables occupational therapists to apply strengths-based practice, clinical reasoning and functional assessment at the earliest stage. Streamlined access and embedded best practice will ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality support from professionals with the right skills in the right place. Working alongside Area Teams, which provide longer term support for people with complex needs, C2C creates a seamless pathway that promotes wellbeing, reduces risk and maximises independence. This is an exciting chance for Occupational Therapists and Senior Occupational Therapists to help shape a modern, community-focused approach to Adult Social Care and play a central role in systemwide transformation. About the Role Using a strengths-based approach, you will work alongside adults with diverse and often complex needs, including those who are elderly and frail, have learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments, or experience mental ill health, supporting them to live meaningful lives within the community. The occupational Therapist role involves frontline, holistic occupational therapy practice in a social care setting, completing assessments such as moving and handling risk assessments, and providing interventions ranging from short-term equipment provision to longer-term support. We know career progression is important to our occupational therapists, so we have created a Senior Readiness Programme to support development and prepare our occupational therapists for Senior Occupational Therapist roles. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting Ability to complete person-centred and proportionate OT assessments Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £43,633 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a full-time position, part time applications will be considered. We are hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic Connect to Community (C2C) West 1 Team. The team is based in Guildford, and you will be joining a team which makes a real impact, delivering meaningful outcomes quickly for the residents of Surrey Heath, Guildford, and Waverley areas. Our team has a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture, where people look out for each other, share knowledge opening, and celebrate successes together. We foster a positive, down-to-earth environment where everyone's voice is valued and team members feel empowered to contribute and grow. Hybrid working is encouraged, with a laptop and mobile phone provided, flexibility to manage your own diary, and opportunities to see clients in their own homes or residential settings, alongside full moving and handling training and access to an equipment store Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Team The new Connect to Community (C2C) operating model has been introduced to reshape how residents access Adult Social Care by offering timely, strengths-based and person-centred support that helps people remain independent and connected to their communities. As the first point of response for adults seeking help, C2C brings Occupational Therapists and Senior Occupational Therapists into a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working together through daily case reviews and rapid problem solving. The team leads on urgent assessments, safeguarding, risk management and short-term interventions, with direct access to services such as reablement, housing advice and technology-enabled care to put practical solutions in place quickly. By reducing delays, avoiding unnecessary handoffs and focusing on early, preventative action, the model enables occupational therapists to apply strengths-based practice, clinical reasoning and functional assessment at the earliest stage. Streamlined access and embedded best practice will ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality support from professionals with the right skills in the right place. Working alongside Area Teams, which provide longer term support for people with complex needs, C2C creates a seamless pathway that promotes wellbeing, reduces risk and maximises independence. This is an exciting chance for Occupational Therapists and Senior Occupational Therapists to help shape a modern, community-focused approach to Adult Social Care and play a central role in systemwide transformation. About the Role Using a strengths-based approach, you will work alongside adults with diverse and often complex needs, including those who are elderly and frail, have learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments, or experience mental ill health, supporting them to live meaningful lives within the community. The occupational Therapist role involves frontline, holistic occupational therapy practice in a social care setting, completing assessments such as moving and handling risk assessments, and providing interventions ranging from short-term equipment provision to longer-term support. We know career progression is important to our occupational therapists, so we have created a Senior Readiness Programme to support development and prepare our occupational therapists for Senior Occupational Therapist roles. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working within a social care, health or community focused multi-disciplinary setting Ability to complete person-centred and proportionate OT assessments Familiarity with moving and handling equipment such as hoists and stand aids Knowledge of medical conditions and the likely impact on the individual, carer and family Knowledge of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
1. Job Purpose Manages up to 6 directly managed staff. To be responsible to the Head of Integrated Commissioning and Systems Development or Associate Director of Integrated Commissioning & System Development (Early Help, Social Care and Personalised Commissioning). The Postholder will be responsible for: Developing and implementing our integrated commissioning approach across the Council and the NHS, which enables strong partnerships and high-quality services that support Greenwich people to lead healthy, fulfilling and independent lives. Supporting colleagues through partnership and co-production, continued design and implementation of our integrated commissioning framework for adult/children's services that incorporates appropriate governance structures, and which supports an integrated, outcome focused approach to health and social care. Working collaboratively with the market, residents and colleagues across the system to implement transformational change through commissioning for outcomes, including further integration of health, care and other forms of support. The Strategic Commissioning and System Development Lead will have responsibility for delivering all commissioning activities in high value projects and will be accountable for the activities of the officers they manage. 2. Main Duties To be the strategic commissioning and system development lead for services for adults/children, with the direct responsibility for strategic management, you will be aligned to one of the following commissioning functions: Home First incl Home Care - Adults Ageing Well, incl Accommodation Based Care - Adults Early Help, incl Carers/Integrated Community Equipment Services/Assistive Technology Enabled Care - Adults Learning Disability Partnerships - Adults Mental Health and Complex Care inc Physical Disabilites - Partnerships - Adults Transitions and Autism, Across Children's and Adults Prevention and Maternity - Children Social Care - Children SEND - Children Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing - Children. Knowledge Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification or management experience or Knowledge acquired through experience or training. Good knowledge of health/care system, policy, priorities and practice along with experience of its implementation gained in a health, care or local authority setting. Good knowledge of service design, behavioural science and transformation tools and strategies that drive improved outcomes for people. Thorough knowledge of legislation relevant to the role, which may include the Children Act 1989, the Health and Care Act 2022, the Care Act 2014, the Children's and Families Act 2017, and the Mental Health Act 1983, Deprivation of Liberties, statutory regulations and government guidance, and standards relevant to planning, commissioning, procuring, safeguarding and quality assurance. This includes familiarity with regulations governing services for adults and/or children and young people. Sound awareness of the needs of vulnerable residents.
Jun 22, 2026
Contractor
1. Job Purpose Manages up to 6 directly managed staff. To be responsible to the Head of Integrated Commissioning and Systems Development or Associate Director of Integrated Commissioning & System Development (Early Help, Social Care and Personalised Commissioning). The Postholder will be responsible for: Developing and implementing our integrated commissioning approach across the Council and the NHS, which enables strong partnerships and high-quality services that support Greenwich people to lead healthy, fulfilling and independent lives. Supporting colleagues through partnership and co-production, continued design and implementation of our integrated commissioning framework for adult/children's services that incorporates appropriate governance structures, and which supports an integrated, outcome focused approach to health and social care. Working collaboratively with the market, residents and colleagues across the system to implement transformational change through commissioning for outcomes, including further integration of health, care and other forms of support. The Strategic Commissioning and System Development Lead will have responsibility for delivering all commissioning activities in high value projects and will be accountable for the activities of the officers they manage. 2. Main Duties To be the strategic commissioning and system development lead for services for adults/children, with the direct responsibility for strategic management, you will be aligned to one of the following commissioning functions: Home First incl Home Care - Adults Ageing Well, incl Accommodation Based Care - Adults Early Help, incl Carers/Integrated Community Equipment Services/Assistive Technology Enabled Care - Adults Learning Disability Partnerships - Adults Mental Health and Complex Care inc Physical Disabilites - Partnerships - Adults Transitions and Autism, Across Children's and Adults Prevention and Maternity - Children Social Care - Children SEND - Children Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing - Children. Knowledge Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification or management experience or Knowledge acquired through experience or training. Good knowledge of health/care system, policy, priorities and practice along with experience of its implementation gained in a health, care or local authority setting. Good knowledge of service design, behavioural science and transformation tools and strategies that drive improved outcomes for people. Thorough knowledge of legislation relevant to the role, which may include the Children Act 1989, the Health and Care Act 2022, the Care Act 2014, the Children's and Families Act 2017, and the Mental Health Act 1983, Deprivation of Liberties, statutory regulations and government guidance, and standards relevant to planning, commissioning, procuring, safeguarding and quality assurance. This includes familiarity with regulations governing services for adults and/or children and young people. Sound awareness of the needs of vulnerable residents.
Programme Manager Our Client is looking for a change maker to deliver one of their flagship changes in Childrens Services. Family Homes for Children pulls together multiple workstreams to help support children and families in the Council that need crisis support and potentially residential care. They are re-designing the way their system supports families through this process. Their priorities and goals for this work are: To keep children safe and in their families To profile children in residential care and match them to foster families To support foster carers with support to enable them to take on children with specialist needs To build their own care homes in the city to keep children near their families and support networks In the current financial year they aim to save around 8m through changing how they operate to meet these goals. They need a catalyst to pull the components of this change together and help operate the business to maximise the benefits to children and families in the city, as well as to the Council's budget. The right candidate will fill a role profile that they call a programme manager and is likely to have the skills and experience arising from this type of background, but this role also requires someone who will lead and operate the changes required to their system. Working with Service Directors, Strategic Directors and Councillors, you will have experience of Childrens Services so that professionals respect you and you will have demonstrated how to lead big changes in complex organisations. This is a really exciting opportunity to join a team committed to change - if you think you can help drive these outcomes with them, we look forward to reviewing you application.
Jun 22, 2026
Contractor
Programme Manager Our Client is looking for a change maker to deliver one of their flagship changes in Childrens Services. Family Homes for Children pulls together multiple workstreams to help support children and families in the Council that need crisis support and potentially residential care. They are re-designing the way their system supports families through this process. Their priorities and goals for this work are: To keep children safe and in their families To profile children in residential care and match them to foster families To support foster carers with support to enable them to take on children with specialist needs To build their own care homes in the city to keep children near their families and support networks In the current financial year they aim to save around 8m through changing how they operate to meet these goals. They need a catalyst to pull the components of this change together and help operate the business to maximise the benefits to children and families in the city, as well as to the Council's budget. The right candidate will fill a role profile that they call a programme manager and is likely to have the skills and experience arising from this type of background, but this role also requires someone who will lead and operate the changes required to their system. Working with Service Directors, Strategic Directors and Councillors, you will have experience of Childrens Services so that professionals respect you and you will have demonstrated how to lead big changes in complex organisations. This is a really exciting opportunity to join a team committed to change - if you think you can help drive these outcomes with them, we look forward to reviewing you application.
Would you like to be a part of a specialist pilot programme to benefit people living with both dementia and cancer? Could you help individuals to navigate complex pathways whilst maintaining their wellbeing? Do you have experience supporting older people, vulnerable adults or people with long-term conditions? Be part of our new service supporting people living with cancer and dementia People living with both cancer and dementia face significant unfairness: Cancer pathways are not designed for cognitive impairment Dementia makes it harder to understand information, attend appointments, and make decisions Individuals are often excluded from decisions and disengage from care Carers face high stress navigating fragmented systems with little tailored support Our solution: A community-led, learning-based pilot that combines personalised support with system improvement. The Adviser will act as a single named point of contact, helping individuals navigate complex cancer pathways, understand information, participate in decision-making, access support and maintain their wellbeing throughout their cancer journey. The role bridges the gap between dementia support and cancer services, ensuring that people experiencing a dual diagnosis receive coordinated, dementia-aware support that promotes dignity, independence and equitable access to care. We are looking for a person-centred Adviser who: Has experience of supporting older people, vulnerable adults or people with long-term conditions. Experience supporting carers would be desirable. Has a strong understanding of dementia and its impact on communication, decision-making and daily life. Has the ability to build trusting relationships with people experiencing distress and uncertainty. Training and development opportunities are available to all staff. Full details about the role, including key responsibilities, can be found within the job pack. We encourage applicants to contact us for an informal chat to discuss the opportunity and working at Age UK Sutton. You will be able to view the job pack once you hit apply. Hours: 21 hours per week Salary: £18,300 pro rata (£30,500 actual) Location: Sutton (community-based, home visits, community venues and office-based working) Contract: Fixed Term (Grant funded - 2 years) Closing date for applications: 12th July 2026 Interview date: 20th/21st/23rd July If you cannot attend this interview date, please let us know when you submit your application. If we invite you to interview, we will always do our best to find a suitable alternative date. We recognise that everyone is unique and may have particular needs during the recruitment process. Therefore if there is anything you would like to discuss in relation to that process, please contact us. We strive to make our recruitment process fully accessible to all applicants, including those with a disability, long term condition or anyone who may otherwise require additional support or reasonable adjustments. An applicant s disclosure of their disability will not disqualify nor adversely affect the candidate s chances of being short listed or offered the post.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Would you like to be a part of a specialist pilot programme to benefit people living with both dementia and cancer? Could you help individuals to navigate complex pathways whilst maintaining their wellbeing? Do you have experience supporting older people, vulnerable adults or people with long-term conditions? Be part of our new service supporting people living with cancer and dementia People living with both cancer and dementia face significant unfairness: Cancer pathways are not designed for cognitive impairment Dementia makes it harder to understand information, attend appointments, and make decisions Individuals are often excluded from decisions and disengage from care Carers face high stress navigating fragmented systems with little tailored support Our solution: A community-led, learning-based pilot that combines personalised support with system improvement. The Adviser will act as a single named point of contact, helping individuals navigate complex cancer pathways, understand information, participate in decision-making, access support and maintain their wellbeing throughout their cancer journey. The role bridges the gap between dementia support and cancer services, ensuring that people experiencing a dual diagnosis receive coordinated, dementia-aware support that promotes dignity, independence and equitable access to care. We are looking for a person-centred Adviser who: Has experience of supporting older people, vulnerable adults or people with long-term conditions. Experience supporting carers would be desirable. Has a strong understanding of dementia and its impact on communication, decision-making and daily life. Has the ability to build trusting relationships with people experiencing distress and uncertainty. Training and development opportunities are available to all staff. Full details about the role, including key responsibilities, can be found within the job pack. We encourage applicants to contact us for an informal chat to discuss the opportunity and working at Age UK Sutton. You will be able to view the job pack once you hit apply. Hours: 21 hours per week Salary: £18,300 pro rata (£30,500 actual) Location: Sutton (community-based, home visits, community venues and office-based working) Contract: Fixed Term (Grant funded - 2 years) Closing date for applications: 12th July 2026 Interview date: 20th/21st/23rd July If you cannot attend this interview date, please let us know when you submit your application. If we invite you to interview, we will always do our best to find a suitable alternative date. We recognise that everyone is unique and may have particular needs during the recruitment process. Therefore if there is anything you would like to discuss in relation to that process, please contact us. We strive to make our recruitment process fully accessible to all applicants, including those with a disability, long term condition or anyone who may otherwise require additional support or reasonable adjustments. An applicant s disclosure of their disability will not disqualify nor adversely affect the candidate s chances of being short listed or offered the post.
Position: Director of HR and Culture Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London N4, with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £73,653 per annum, plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 5 About us We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it s this commitment that unites us across the UK. Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping how we support, develop and empower our people across the organisation. As Director of HR and Culture, you ll lead our people and culture strategy, driving work on culture change, leadership capability, workforce planning and organisational development. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the charity, you ll help create an inclusive, values-led environment where people can thrive and do their best work. It s an excellent role for an experienced and collaborative leader who is passionate about people, culture and making a meaningful change. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 6th July 2026 Interested? PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Disability Confident Employer We re a Disability Confident Employer and we re committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about our recruitment and selection process The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions. Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation. We ll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation. You might also be invited for a second interview. We ll let you know about this during the selection process. More about our employee benefits: We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: In the event of miscarriage or still birth To support fertility treatments For antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal Safeguarding We re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with. This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment. We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You ll need to share documents showing you re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren t able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
Position: Director of HR and Culture Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based in London N4, with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £73,653 per annum, plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 5 About us We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it s this commitment that unites us across the UK. Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping how we support, develop and empower our people across the organisation. As Director of HR and Culture, you ll lead our people and culture strategy, driving work on culture change, leadership capability, workforce planning and organisational development. Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the charity, you ll help create an inclusive, values-led environment where people can thrive and do their best work. It s an excellent role for an experienced and collaborative leader who is passionate about people, culture and making a meaningful change. Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 6th July 2026 Interested? PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Disability Confident Employer We re a Disability Confident Employer and we re committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about our recruitment and selection process The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions. Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation. We ll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation. You might also be invited for a second interview. We ll let you know about this during the selection process. More about our employee benefits: We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: In the event of miscarriage or still birth To support fertility treatments For antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal Safeguarding We re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with. This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment. We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You ll need to share documents showing you re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren t able to support you with your visa applications. No agencies please.
The starting salary for this position is 27,634 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are hiring a new Admissions Administrator to join our fantastic Surrey Adult Learning team based at the Woking Adult Learning Centre, but with the option to work flexibly from other offices and home. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Discount on Surrey Adult Learning courses About the Role Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team to support the administration of our Adult Skills and Work Skills provision. This priority area includes GCSE and Functional Skills courses in English & Maths and English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) as well as Work Skills and IT courses. You will have a key role in the day-to-day support to our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) process, which assists learners to apply, be assessed and placed on the appropriate level course. You will check eligibility documents, facilitate assessments, coordinate course offers, process enrolments, respond to learner queries, monitor and keep track of information and update and maintain spreadsheets and databases. You will work closely with Curriculum & Learning Managers and will liaise regularly with your colleagues to make sure that everything is in place to guarantee that processes run effectively and efficiently. Shortlisting criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, along with a high level of written and verbal communication ability Great team working skills Strong administrative skills and experience of working within a customer-focused environment High standard of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint) Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and prioritise as required To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please can you describe a situation where you had to communicate important information to a learner, customer or colleague. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? Please describe a task that you have undertaken that required a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. How did you ensure your work was accurate and customer focused? Please describe a time when you had to manage competing deadlines or high workload. How did you prioritise your tasks and what was the outcome? Please describe an example of when you worked collaboratively as part of a team to achieve a shared goal. What was your role and what contribution did you make? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st June 2026 with interviews planned to follow. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview, and a DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role, which will be discussed further at interview. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jun 22, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this position is 27,634 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are hiring a new Admissions Administrator to join our fantastic Surrey Adult Learning team based at the Woking Adult Learning Centre, but with the option to work flexibly from other offices and home. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Discount on Surrey Adult Learning courses About the Role Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team to support the administration of our Adult Skills and Work Skills provision. This priority area includes GCSE and Functional Skills courses in English & Maths and English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) as well as Work Skills and IT courses. You will have a key role in the day-to-day support to our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) process, which assists learners to apply, be assessed and placed on the appropriate level course. You will check eligibility documents, facilitate assessments, coordinate course offers, process enrolments, respond to learner queries, monitor and keep track of information and update and maintain spreadsheets and databases. You will work closely with Curriculum & Learning Managers and will liaise regularly with your colleagues to make sure that everything is in place to guarantee that processes run effectively and efficiently. Shortlisting criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, along with a high level of written and verbal communication ability Great team working skills Strong administrative skills and experience of working within a customer-focused environment High standard of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint) Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and prioritise as required To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please can you describe a situation where you had to communicate important information to a learner, customer or colleague. What approach did you take and what was the outcome? Please describe a task that you have undertaken that required a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. How did you ensure your work was accurate and customer focused? Please describe a time when you had to manage competing deadlines or high workload. How did you prioritise your tasks and what was the outcome? Please describe an example of when you worked collaboratively as part of a team to achieve a shared goal. What was your role and what contribution did you make? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st June 2026 with interviews planned to follow. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview, and a DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role, which will be discussed further at interview. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
