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Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing)
c.£65,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as an Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing). This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by developing and executing comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, designing and implementing wellbeing programs, and leading efforts to embed inclusive practices across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Role Overview
The Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing) will report directly to Head of Employee Engagement and HR Advice. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Plan: Develop and execute comprehensive D&I initiatives that align with our values and help achieve our business goals. This includes creating policies, programmes, and practices that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Employee Wellbeing Programs: Design and implement wellbeing programs that address financial, physical, mental, and emotional health. This includes initiatives such as implementing the financial wellbeing pledge, wellness workshops, mental health support, and work-life balance strategies with a focus on hybrid working practices and remote workers.
• Training and Development: Procure and implement training programmes on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to educate and empower employees at all levels.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise data to assess the effectiveness of D&I and wellbeing initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior leaders including the Executive Team and the MaPS Board.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, leaders, and colleague network groups to ensure alignment and integration of D&I and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
• Colleague Network Groups: Lead and support the work of the colleague network groups, ensuring these groups are empowered to contribute to the organisation’s D&I and wellbeing goals.
• Embedding Inclusion: Lead efforts to embed inclusion across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development. Ensure that inclusive practices are integrated into hiring processes, onboarding, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Partnerships: Build strong partnerships with leaders, colleague network chairs, and other key stakeholders to drive D&I and wellbeing initiatives. Facilitate regular meetings and forums to ensure ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
• Pay Gap Reporting: Lead the preparation and publication of gender pay gap reports, disability pay gap reports, and ethnicity pay gap reports. Analyse the data to identify trends and areas for improvement and develop action plans to address any disparities.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all initiatives comply with relevant legislation and reflect best practices in the field.

Skills and Experience Required

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A proven track record in developing, implementing and evaluating D&I and wellbeing programmes.
• Evidence of a deep understanding of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing principles and best practices and how to harness them to enhance delivery of business goals.
• Familiarity with relevant Equality legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Training and facilitation skills to deliver impactful learning experiences.
• Experience of managing budgets.

• About Us
  The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

  At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

  • Caring
    We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
  • Connecting
    We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
  • Transforming
    We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

  Our Inclusive Working Environment
  By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

  Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

  What We Offer

  • Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
  • Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Give as you earn scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
  • Enhanced family and sick pay
  • Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
  • Recognition Scheme
  • Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Carbon 60 is looking to recruit a Pensions Administrator for its public sector client in Bedford

Pay rate is £11.44ph PAYE

Working hours are 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday (25 paid hours)

This role is due to start on 2nd December. This will last a minimum of 3 months with the probability of this being extended

JOB PURPOSE:

The job purpose is to work within a team in Pensions Administration to ensure the accurate and efficient processing of records / information in all areas

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake calculations in respect of all Transfer Values, both incoming and outgoing, Preserved Benefits in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations and complete all the necessary documentation required to process the above.
• Calculate refund of pension contribution.
• Ensure that contributor and pensioner records are established and maintained.
• Understand and adhere to statutory legislation relating to data protection.
• Promote effective working relationships within the Council
• Dealing with, and taking action on enquiries by telephone or correspondence, sending standard and non standard letters and emails.
• Undertake any necessary training in relation to this post
• Contribute to team meetings.
• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

You will need

• Educated to GCSE grade C in Maths and English
• Some payroll or pensions experience
• A working knowledge of local government pension scheme

For further details please call Andrew on 07734743454

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant Work in Bedford

Are you searching for a classroom-based position in the Bedford area, a role in which you can support the children and the class teacher?

Tick Education currently have Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant Work in Bedford. This job role offers flexibility along with opportunities for further growth, development and experience.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to connect with you! Tick Education work with a variety of schools in and around the Bedford area who have openings for support staff.

We are seeking for proactive, passionate and punctual candidates. Candidates who have enthusiasm and experience are highly pursued as well as having the following attributes:

· Compassionate

· Positive

· Approachable

· Dependable

In return Tick Education can provide the right candidates with opportunities for professional development, flexible schedule and classroom experience. We provide daily, short-term and long-term positions.

Why Tick Education?

Tick Education supply compliant and committed teaching staff across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire. Tick Education have a combined 40 years’ experience in the education recruitment sector and draw from a wealth of industry knowledge.

When working for us you can expect a personalised service, a dedicated consultant and a variety of roles. We develop excellent relationships with our candidates and clients alike. Our experience has given us a real understanding of our clients’ needs and what our candidates value most.

Safeguarding

Tick Education have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Each applicant will be subject to stringent vetting and safeguarding checks. All our positions involve regulated activity with children. When appointing individuals to engage in regulated activity with children, the correct pre-appointment checks are carried out to help identify whether a person may be unsuitable to work with children.

So how do I apply?

To find out more about our Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant Work in Bedford then please get in touch today and send in your CV to info@tickeducation.co.uk. We will give you a call and set up a registration with you, where we will discuss your requirements. Alternatively go to www.tickeducation.co.uk and click the “Apply” button.

Registered Nurse - Hitchin, Bedfordshire
Salary: £19.00 per hour + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Days or Nights Available | 37.5 Hours per Week (Includes Weekend Shifts)

Time Recruitment is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a well-regarded and expanding care group, operating over 40 care homes nationwide. This organization is not just about care-they're a family with ambitious growth plans, making this an exciting time to join their team!

About the Role
As a Registered Nurse, you'll collaborate closely with an experienced Home Manager and Deputy Manager, both dedicated to providing exceptional care. This 75-bed nursing home is divided into four units:

2 Residential Units
2 Nursing Units (38 nursing beds in total)

Key Requirements for the Registered Nurse Include:
NMC Registration and a valid PIN.
RGN Qualification (Adult Nurse).
Strong teamwork and the ability to work independently.
Dedication to delivering patient-centered care with a sound understanding of recovery models.

Benefits for the Registered Nurse include:
Free DBS Check and reimbursement for annual NMC PIN renewal.
Paid Breaks.
Free Parking and a Free Uniform.
Enhanced rates for bank holidays:
Double time at Christmas and New Year.
Time and a Half on all other bank holidays.
Access to bespoke induction training, ongoing development, and nationally recognized qualifications.
Career progression opportunities in a rewarding environment.
Refer-a-friend bonus and resident bonus schemes (terms apply).
Pension Contributions and exclusive discounts for shopping, dining, and leisure activities.
Annual staff awards celebrating excellence across all homes.

How to Apply
For more details on this role, contact Amanda at Time Recruitment, or click Apply Below to take the next step in your nursing career.

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Bedford   
Hours per Week: 8 hours with the opportunity to work more hours.
Shift pattern: Part-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, which will be discussed further at interview  
Salary: £8.65 - £11.90 per hour

If you love retail, you’re in the right place.  

Are you looking to join a great place to work?  We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join the team! 

Let’s talk about the job: 

No two days are the same here at Savers and the ideal Savers Sales Assistant has a positive can-do attitude, who loves getting involved and working as part of a team. You are all about making our customers feel great and leaving them with that Savers smile. You are the hero in store that ensures our store standards are insta worthy. We recognise you are the future leaders of Savers. The challenge doesn’t stop there – our SAs are well known in their store, as they get the opportunity to connect with their local community and offer our customers the best deals on the high street. 

Let’s talk about the benefits: 

· Up to 33 days holiday entitlement 
· Company sick pay and pregnancy loss policy. 
· Wagestream - access to an app that gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing 
· Aviva Digicare Workplace+ - access to free digital healthcare services such as digital GP appointments and mental health consultations 
· Discount deals with over 3,000 retailers, including a discount card with our sister company, Superdrug 
· Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust 
· Your career, your way – a clear progression plan, steered by us and driven by you! 

Let’s talk about you: 

· Are you passionate about the products we sell?  
· Are you excited to work in a fast-paced retail environment?
· Do you love getting stuck in and being a team player?

If you can say yes to all those things - whilst keeping people at the heart of everything you do - then this could be the career opportunity you have been searching for!

Next steps… 

If your application gives us that bargain buzz, you will be contacted to arrange a phone interview within 14 days of application. Good luck!  

Here at Savers, we love inclusivity. If you need any adjustments to support you through your candidate journey, please email us: savers.jobs@uk.aswatson.com  

Supply Teachers - Primary and Secondary Needed for schools across the region

Qualified to £238.59 per day depending on experience and school.
Unqualified from £105.63 to £164.79 / day.

Mana Education are always looking for Supply Teachers to join our fantastic team of like-minded educators!

Job Title: Secondary Teachers across ALL SUBJECTS
Job Title: Primary Teachers for ALL AGE GROUPS

Locations:
Bedford, Milton Keynes, Wellingborough, Earls Barton, Raunds, Rushden, Corby, Kettering, Market Harborough, Oundle, Thrapston, Uppingham, , Northampton, Desborough, Leicester, Oakham, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Stamford, Bourne, Grantham, Rutland, and surrounding areas (we cover North Cambs, South Lincs, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland).

Job Type:
We provide opportunities to suit your requirements - Full-time, part-time, temporary, permanent, contract, planning, no planning, casual, maternity cover. You let us know what you are looking for and we will find work to fit around you.

About Us:
We are genuinely different; we make sure we thoroughly understand what you are looking for, whether that is a fresh start, the right environment, pupil behavioural levels or even just considering getting into teaching, we can provide you with a variety of experiences across many schools in your area. Here's just a taste of what our educators think (there are many more on our website):

"I've worked with a few agencies, but Mana seem to genuinely care about their teachers - it never feels like it's just a race to get you in the books."

"I had an excellent experience with Mana Education. The placements I worked at I felt very comfortable and really enjoyed them. The clearing process was very efficient and the speed rate was outstanding. I have referred a friend to Mana education and I have spoken about Mana Education to other friends too."

We Offer:
- Variety - we have close relationships with mainstream, grammar and independent schools across the region. We can provide you with local knowledge.
- Roles - tailored to what you are looking for; short term, long term, day to day, permanent, full-time and part-time positions.
- Dedication - you are allocated your own consultant who will be devoted to finding roles that fit your needs.
- Progression - we can provide CPD for our educators and support staff.
- Pay - for long term roles, we aim to pay teachers in line with the teaching pay scale from day 1. Day to day rates for our teachers are among the best in the area. Paid weekly.
- Advice and guidance.
- Rewards - among other benefits we offer a fantastic referral programme - don't keep our secret to yourself; we will reward you for introducing friends and colleagues.

Job Description:
As a Supply Teacher your role can be varied and MAY include any of the following (although we tailor around your requirements):

- Fulfil the duties of a Teacher as set out in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions of Employment (this may include planning, preparing and delivering lessons, marking and assessing pupil attainment). If you do not want the planning etc, then ask us about Cover Supervising.
- Establish a purposeful learning environment.
- Teach structured lessons/sequences of work which interest and motivate children.
- Ensure learning objectives are clearly shared with pupils. To set appropriately challenging learning and teaching objectives for whole class, groups or individuals.
- Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
- Be responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of children by following and being committed to our and school policy relating to behaviour management, safeguarding and health and safety.
- To mark and assess pupils' work, using the school's monitoring and assessment policies against the learning objectives/outcomes.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment ensuring the smooth running of the classroom.
- Managing pupils and their commitment to learn with minimal disruption.

Requirements:
- Ideally have your own transport to enable you to get to a variety of schools.
- QTS / Bachelor's or Master's degree or already have experience within a school.
- Good classroom control / behaviour management techniques.
- Enthusiasm and commitment.
- IT literate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Two professional references.

How to Apply:
Apply now via this job website and we will contact you to discuss what you are looking for. We will NEVER send or discuss your details anywhere without your written consent. You can contact us for more information via email ed@manaeducation.co.uk or call us free on 0800 0 255 144.

Mana Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people. All assignments are subject to our strict vetting process which includes the Enhanced DBS Check, List 99 checks, Overseas Police Check (if required) and Professional References.

Mana Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success and strength of our organisation.

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No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at the Orchard - Harvester, everything will run smoothly! You’ll make sure the kitchen is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead; supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Join us at Harvester, the nation's family favourite. Famous for our fresh rotisserie chicken, sizzling grills and unlimited salad bar, we pride ourselves on offering feel good dining for the nation. Fancy a fresh start? We want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Wagestream – A financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU’LL…

• Set up the kitchen ready for the day.
• Help keep the kitchen clean during a busy shift.
• Work as part of a team, supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Milton Keynes

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Service Advisor

- Position: Service Advisor
- Location: Bedford
- Basic Salary: Circa £30,000 + Bonus (Depending on experience)
- OTE: £35,000+
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm, Saturdays on a rota
- Manufacturer training and development opportunities

We are currently advertising on behalf of an Automotive main dealership who are currently recruiting for a Service Advisor to assist in their busy Service Department in the Bedford area.

Our Motor Trade Client is seeking a Service Advisor who is high performing and can provide only the best level of customer service.

Their minimum requirements for a Service Advisor are as follows:

- A working experience within a Service Advisor role
- The ability to upsell on service work and service plans
- Customer Focused and an excellent communicator
- Familiarity with using Motor Dealership Database Software

As a Service Advisor with our Client you will be expected to:

- Professionally communicate with customers about service and repair work required on their vehicle
- Produce Job Cards on in-house computer systems
- Update Customers and Vehicle Records
- Prepare and complete Invoices
- Advise Customer on estimated costs of repairs and timescales of work due to be completed
- Other Ad-Hoc Duties as the role requires

For your hard work, our client is offering a salary of up to £30,000 with OTE of circa £35,000.

To apply for this Service Advisor position, please forward your CV to Tom thacker quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Service Advisor Job get in touch today.

© Perfect Placement UK Ltd – See our website for details

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

The major duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides a positive, welcoming message and courteous, helpful service to arriving and departing patients, visitors, and staff;
• Works effectively as part of the transformational team dedicated to enhancing the Veteran Experience and Patient Centered Care;
• Responds to all telephone calls and face-to-face inquiries;
• Assists with locating staff, bus information, taxi information, and other general information;
• Provides accurate and timely responses to request for information and directions;
• Directs Veterans, family members and other visitors to the appropriate office or service within the facility;
• Provides follow-up to Veterans and visitors leaving the facility by inquiring if their questions and needs have been addressed during their appointment or other business at the facility;
• Locates appointment information for patients;
• Initiates appropriate action as needed (i.e., wiping off chairs, wheelchairs, etc.) to maintain a safe and sanitary environment within the facility; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Telework: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $35,599 Per Year (GS 3)

We are currently recruiting Administrators to join our Member Services Team, based at our office in Bedford, MK44 3JZ.

As the person who will be the first point of contact for our members, our Member Services Administrators play a fundamental role in a team that strives for high quality and member satisfaction.

Copart members are able to bid on and buy vehicles in auctions across the UK and Ireland. The Member Services team are responsible for the registration of new Copart members, the renewal of existing members and everything in between.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Managing incoming calls from our members
• Administration, such as processing member applications, checking documents and ensuring systems are kept up to date
• Handling sensitive information in line with the data protection legislation
• Completing the new membership registration and renewal process
• Calling potential members to encourage and help them complete their member registration
• Communicating with members via email and telephone
• Helping our members with account queries, such as live auction queries, payments and complaints
• Dealing with difficult conversations, on occasion
• Providing an unparalleled customer experience for our members

What we need from you:

Essential attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills and to be able to professionally handle complaints
• A passion for helping others and solving problems
• A highly confident individual, able to manage incoming and outgoing calls
• Able to multitask and work toward achieving key performance indicators, as set by management

Desirable attributes:

• Microsoft Office skills - excel, word, outlook and teams
• Previous experience in an administration/sales role
• Previous experience of taking payments over the telephone
• Understanding of the need to protect sensitive information.

What we offer you in return:

• Monday to Friday working
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive healthcare benefits
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Life Assurance cover
• The ability to purchase shares in a successful global company at a discounted rate
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

SEN Teachers in Bedford

Tick Education are currently seeking SEN Teachers in Bedford and the surrounding areas to fulfil various SEN teaching roles across all schools. Tick Education work with a range of schools who are in need of SEN Teachers in Bedford. They are actively seeking qualified SEN Teachers.

If you have experience in an SEN setting, would love to make a difference to the future generation, and hold the relevant experience and qualifications to exceed as SEN Teacher in Bedford, then we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in supporting young individuals with additional needs including Autism, ADHD, behavioural difficulties, and medical needs.

Opportunities for SEN Teachers in Bedford range from day to day, to short-term or long-term placements, with potential for increased hours or even permanent positions within schools. We prioritise understanding your preferences and aligning them with the best suited matches for you and our schools.

If the role of a SEN Teacher is for you, contact us today to explore the available positions!

Why Tick Education?

Tick Education supply compliant and committed teaching staff across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire. Tick Education have a combined 40 years’ experience in the education recruitment sector and draw from a wealth of industry knowledge.

As SEN Teachers in Bedford, you can expect a personalised service, a dedicated consultant and a variety of roles. We develop excellent relationships with our candidates and clients alike. Our experience has given us a real understanding of our clients’ needs and what our candidates value most.

Safeguarding

Tick Education have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Each applicant will be subject to stringent vetting and safeguarding checks. All our positions involve regulated activity with children. When appointing individuals to engage in regulated activity with children, the correct pre-appointment checks are carried out to help identify whether a person may be unsuitable to work with children.

So how do I apply?

To find out more about the SEN teachers in Bedford role, get in touch today and send in your CV to info@tickeducation.co.uk. We will give you a call and set up a registration with you, where we will discuss your requirements. Alternatively go to www.tickeducation.co.uk and click the “Apply” button.

The Service Manager for the Children's Services Clinical Service line has responsibility for managing all aspects of operational delivery within the clinical specialty to the agreed quality standards and within the resource and income base available in a large Clinical Specialty

To ensure that service delivery standards are achieved (for instance, wait time milestones)

Work collaboratively with the General Manager, Clinical Leads, Matron, other Clinical Services, and other colleagues to ensure that service delivery and improvement plans are developed, implemented and reviewed.

Ensure that financial controls are established and maintained within the scope of the clinical specialty.

Act as a champion for patient safety, operational effectiveness and quality.

Work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust to drive the achievement of the Trust’s corporate goals and business plan, including the achievement of all the relevant clinical specialties performance standards incorporating quality, safety, contractual, financial and people.

Lead by example and act at all times as an ambassador for the Trust, championing the Trust’s values and upholding the highest standards of behaviour and compassion for all colleagues.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Service Delivery and Improvement

Ensure the efficient organisation of clinical and non-clinical services within Children's Services, making best use of capacity to deliver activity within the terms of the Trust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and with cost effective utilisation of staff and non-pay resources (National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance, Improving Outcomes Guidance etc).

Communicate information in relation to service delivery to a range of people at all levels within and external to the Trust; providing explanation as appropriate for any breakdown in service delivery.

Continually analyse service performance data against regional and national data, taking into account potentially conflicting information and develop service improvement plans.

Implement patient pathways with clinical staff and colleagues, which deliver best practice and make progress towards achievement of wait time standards and milestones required.

Leading the delivery of complex and sometimes competing demand and capacity targets for the Clinical Specialty.

To undertake annual business planning and develop plans for the Clinical Specialty.

Operate as the champion for service modernisation and change sharing best practice, successes and learning across the Group.

Required to keep up to date with research developments in relation to designated service group to ensure the delivery of excellent clinical services.

Financial and Performance Management

Operate as accountable budget holder for the relevant clinical specialty budget within a large clinical service and be accountable for all pay and non-pay expenditure.

Ensure that budgets are managed in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions, working collaboratively with the Finance lead, taking action where necessary to prevent or address variance in performance, and to incorporate recommendations of internal and external audit.

Ensure the clinical specialty meets the required performance standards.

Share and communicate performance indicators and level of performance throughout the relevant clinical specialties, taking action where required to address variance form the standard/milestone.

Ensure that unplanned variation in service delivery (activity, income, expenditure, capacity, performance) is identified and appropriate, timely action taken

Communicate the terms of the SLA throughout the relevant clinical specialty as required for proactive and sound financial management

Work collaboratively with the General Manager to lead the relevant clinical specialty in the development of cost improvement plans their implementation as part of financial recovery processes

Create formal reports on service delivery performance and improvement to be shared Trust wide and with external partners

Develop capital and/or revenue business cases in conjunction with the General Manager for the Programme Investment Group

The Children’s Services Manager will lead on development, implementation, establishment and review of performance management systems within the scope of the relevant clinical specialty - it is critical that this is done collaboratively with other clinical specialities within the Group

Risk Management and Governance

Lead a culture within Clinical Specialty that ensures that all medical, clinical and operational employees comply with the Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelines

Support the Head of Nursing and General Manager, Matron and Clinical Lead in the delivery of governance plan for Clinical Specialty

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that effective governance arrangements and performance management systems are in place

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that risks are identified and included as appropriate on the organisational risk register and are progressed appropriately to reduce the risk profile

Work collaboratively with colleagues to address complaints and incidents appropriately – lead the learning from such events to ensure that learning is achieved across Clinical Specialty

Workforce management

To line manage staff in accordance with the Trust’s policies and objective.

To ensure appropriate methods are used to determine the staffing requirements at all times and to ensure managers are equipped with the knowledge, insight and support to manage their staffing resource in the most effective manners

Ensure that the most effective communications methods are used throughout the group to inform staff members of developments, objectives and news in order to develop an inclusive culture,

To ensure that training and development needs are identified through regular training needs analysis and that those needs are carefully budgeted and executed in line with the available resource

Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements for all staff, regularity of appraisals for all staff and appropriate performance management and arrangements

To lead investigations and reviews of incidents and potential performance issues in line with Trust policy, and in a thorough and transparent manner, within appropriate timescales, seeking support and guidance as necessary

Line management of administrative staff within the relevant clinical specialty, either directly or through delegated responsibility


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit Senior experienced/qualified Coders to join our Clinical Coding Team (Bedford site). To meet requirements of a Band 6 you will need to be flexible in your approach, a good communicator, able to work as part of a team to tight deadlines and you will hold the nationally recognised ACC (Accreditation of Clinical Coders) qualification in clinical coding.

Candidates who currently do not meet the requirements of a band 6 may be considered for a developmental role at band 5 however you must have a track record of high quality coding, you will have a good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Able to demonstrate competence in the use of ICD10 and OPCS 4.9 classifications, complete coding rules and application of National Clinical Coding Standards across acute specialities is a prerequisite, excellent communication skills and progressing to a band 6 once ACC have been acquired.

The Clinical Coding Department is a pivotal Service within the Trust’s IM&T Division. These are corporate functions responsible for all Trust management information, reporting both externally and internally, providing vital management information to clinicians and managers which inform and determine the basis for decision-making across the Trust.

The Trust uses ‘Electronic Documentation Record Management service’ (E.D.R.M.S), Medicode360, this enables remote working.

The post holder will provide an effective, accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and ensure all coding quality targets are achieved, assisting in audits as appropriate.

In order to expand individual knowledge and provide a more robust service to the Trust, you will be expected to code variety of speciality to increase your in-depth knowledge.

You will be expected to promote continuous improvement in data quality by keeping abreast of development and innovations in the medical, surgical, and coding disciplines. This role forms a key member of the data quality team which aims to provide credible, accurate, complete, and timely data for the Trust.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Lead Clinical Coders are required to create and maintain good communication links with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.

To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.

To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, Medicode360, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.

To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.




This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024