Total 2,182 job vacancies in wales

Quality Assurance and Contract Monitoring Officer needed in Cardiff Paying £19.81 per hr ref 1406384

Full time hours on a temporary basis

The Children’s Services Commissioning Team within Cardiff Council are responsible for the delivery of externally commissioned services to children, young people and their families known to, or involved with Cardiff Children’s Services. The service is committed to working with and developing the market to increase the quantity and quality of services available to Cardiff Children, Young People, and their families within the Cardiff area. The Children’s Services Commissioning Strategy: Right Home, Right Support and Children’s Services Directorate Strategy, Delivering Excellent Outcomes in Children’s Services provides the basis for the activity we are undertaking. The Cardiff, Children’s Services Commissioning Team wish to appoint a Quality Assurance and Contract Monitoring Officer work within the Children’s Services commissioning function in Cardiff Council. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance how Children’s Services work with local providers, the wider market, stakeholders, and external agencies ensuring quality of provision and identifying opportunities for improvement in the services available to our children, young people and their families. The role will be integral in strengthening and maintaining the relationships with providers, understanding the pressures within the sector and supporting them to meet the current and changing needs of our children, young people and their families and will be crucial in the delivery of cost effective and high-quality outcomes. We wish to appoint an individual who can demonstrate effective analytical, communication and engagement skills. Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract monitoring and management, preferably in the public sector, is an essential requirement of this post. This is a hybrid role with requirements to attend the office and visit sites to do inspections so the ability to travel around Cardiff if essential.

Paralegal needed in Carmarthenshire £18.97ph ref 1404816

The post will sit within our Social care and education team of the Council's Legal Service. The post will involve attending court with counsel in child protection cases and redacting documents and preparing court evidence bundles under the supervision of child protection solicitors.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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Welsh Speaking Health and Social Care Assessor

Salary banding: £24,500 - £28,000

Location: (Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

About the role

Our Assessors provide end to end structured support to our apprenticeship learners on the programme. They will ensure the most effective and up-to-date approaches are implemented to prepare learners to successfully progress in their Health and Social Care qualification.

Our apprenticeship program provides learners with hands-on training and theoretical knowledge in Health and Social Care, equipping them with essential skills for a successful career in the industry.

Your impact

Ensure the highest training standards by adapting to learner needs.
Cover a regional area and travel to learners' workplaces for assessments.
Complete Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and outline personalised learning pathways.
Reference and evaluate evidence collected in the workplace to meet key skill requirements.
Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and guided contact hours, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and achievement of set performance targets.
Arrange additional training through day release and provide in-house training support as needed.
Keep detailed records of clients' achievements to meet the performance criteria established by relevant awarding bodies.
What are we looking for?

Essential

Relevant training experience and teaching qualifications (e.g., A1 Assessor award) – We welcome applications from unqualified candidates seeking to progress into assessing.
Experience in an apprenticeship setting.
Proven occupational experience and technical competence in Health and Social Care delivery.
Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.
Welsh speaking
What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference in the Health and Social Care sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Trainee Assessor in Children and Young People

Salary banding: £23,920 - £24,960

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

About the role

Our Trainee Assessors provide end to end structured support to our apprenticeship learners on programme. They ensure the most effective and up-to-date approaches are implemented to prepare learners to successfully progress in their Health and Social Care qualification.

Our apprenticeship program provides learners with hands-on training and theoretical knowledge in working with Children and Young People, equipping them with essential skills for a successful career in the industry.

Your impact

Ensure the highest training standards by adapting to learner needs.
Cover a regional area and travel to learners' workplaces for assessments.
Complete Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and outline personalised learning pathways.
Reference and evaluate evidence collected in the workplace to meet key skill requirements.
Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and guided contact hours, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and achievement of set performance targets.
Arrange additional training through day release and provide in-house training support as needed.
Keep detailed records of clients' achievements to meet the performance criteria established by relevant awarding bodies.
What are we looking for?

Essential

Proven occupational experience and technical competence in Children and Young People sector
Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.
Welsh speaking is desirable.
What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference in the Health and Social Care sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Qualified Assessor in Children and Young People

Salary banding: £24,500 - £28,000

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us, and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

About the role

Our Assessors provide end to end structured support to our apprenticeship learners on programme. They will ensure the most effective and up-to-date approaches are implemented to prepare learners to successfully progress in their Health and Social Care qualification.

Our apprenticeship program provides learners with hands-on training and theoretical knowledge in working with Children and Young People, equipping them with essential skills for a successful career in the industry.

Your impact

Ensure the highest training standards by adapting to learner needs.
Cover a regional area and travel to learners' workplaces for assessments.
Complete Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and outline personalised learning pathways.
Reference and evaluate evidence collected in the workplace to meet key skill requirements.
Maintain accurate records of learner attendance and guided contact hours, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and achievement of set performance targets.
Arrange additional training through day release and provide in-house training support as needed.
Keep detailed records of clients' achievements to meet the performance criteria established by relevant awarding bodies.
What are we looking for?

Essential

Relevant training experience and teaching qualifications (e.g., A1 Assessor award).
Experience in an apprenticeship setting.
Proven occupational experience and technical competence in Health and Social Care delivery.
Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.
Welsh speaking is desirable.
What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference in the Health and Social Care sector, we’d love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Learning Support Assistant

Salary banding: £21,840

Location: Newport, NP20 1LW (Onsite)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with our learners to provide academic support, facilitate learning activities, and promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) is a Welsh Government initiative that provides work experience and training opportunities to young people and unemployed individuals, enhancing their employability and supporting job creation in various sectors.

Your impact

Support students as needed to help them complete assignments given by their tutors.
Aid in the implementation of different learning programs, ensuring that students remain engaged throughout.
Facilitate effective learning for students, both in group settings and on an individual basis.
What are we looking for?

Essential

Experience working with young people and/or being passionate about making a difference.
Engaging and inspirational training and delivery style
Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration
What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Learning Support Assistant – ESOL speaking

Salary banding: £21,840

Location: Newport, NP20 1LW (Onsite)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.

About the role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with our learners to provide academic support, facilitate learning activities, and promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) is a Welsh Government initiative that provides work experience and training opportunities to young people and unemployed individuals, enhancing their employability and supporting job creation in various sectors.

Your impact

Support students as needed to help them complete assignments given by their tutors.
Aid in the implementation of different learning programs, ensuring that students remain engaged throughout.
Facilitate effective learning for students, both in group settings and on an individual basis.
What are we looking for?

Essential

ESOL qualification
Experience working with young people and/or being passionate about making a difference.
Engaging and inspirational training and delivery style
Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration
What’s in it for you?

At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Home start with UK wide travel required (expenses paid)
Salary: £35 - £40 per hour, PAYE basis
Benefits: Accommodation, expenses and mileage
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP


We have some exciting opportunities for 2 x Electrical Project Supervisors, specialising in Electrical engineering projects on hazardous area installations across the UK. You will be home start. The client owns and operates the National Transmission system (NTS). This consists of 7600km of large diameter high pressure natural gas pipelines, gas terminals, compressor stations and above ground installations (AGI’s).

The primary role is to deliver capital projects to Time, Cost, and Quality within project governance requirements to ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental issues are managed throughout the project.

This role will have end to end accountability for the definition, development, delivery, and closure of investment projects for Gas Transmission, ensuring that delivery of projects which meet all safety, environmental, functional performance, financial performance, and regulatory requirements.

The daily duties will be as follows:

• Provide first line assurance, supervision, and leadership on site.
• General overseeing and management of Health & Safety, as well as sub-contractors.
• Collate and review Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Construction pack.
• Lead and/or Participate in Task Briefings, Inductions and Toolbox Talks as required.
• Ensure sensible monitoring is implemented.
• Drive a team culture of safe working and safety compliance associated with all activities.
• Management of programme and Progress Reporting to Project Manager.
• Liaise with all members of project team (including contractors) to complete works in line with programme.
• Manage and maintain daily allocation sheets for contractors.
• Managing own workload and productivity on site.
• Solve issues that arise on site.
• Undertake incident investigations and safety/technical inspections on site.
• Undertake regular on-site audits to evaluate and assess safety and environmental protection measures implemented throughout the construction and commissioning phases.
• Inspect quality of installation, testing and commissioning and identify defects that need rectification before completion.
• Undertake quality assessment of electrical and instrumentation test records.
• Collate and verify the Operational and Maintenance Manual of newly installed assets.
• Collate and verify Explosion Protection Document pack (EPD).
• Review and sign off red-line drawings and operational drawings to ensure accuracy of records of newly installed assets.
• Review and verify Cyber Register and Asset Records.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Test and challenge Design, Installation, Test and Maintenance requirements as appropriate and highlight areas for improvement to ensure implementation of robust solution.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Essential (at appointment): Educated to at least HNC level or equivalent, EUSR trained or possess equivalent passport.
• Contract/Project Management experience
• Experience in Electrical installations both industrial and commercial
• Understanding of power distribution systems / standby power systems including diesel generators, Ex rated equipment, lighting motors etc.
• Experience and understanding of Potentially Explosive Atmospheres and COMPEX.
• Detailed understanding of the Safe Control of Operations procedures (SCO/91 & SCO/94) and has undertaken role of Competent Person.
• Detailed understanding of EL/96 for all work types.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations
• Experience of successful project delivery and project team working.
• Experience of Project Management and Risk management skills for delivery of projects to scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.
• Experience of different contract management types, including NEC Option A, C and E.
• Understanding and Experience of Safety and Environmental legislation and practices and policies.
• Understanding and experience of CDM, Design Management, Safety Management and Environment Management systems

Desirable:

• Ideally supported by recognised training or qualifications in Health, Safety, Environmental and Financial management.

Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Home start with UK wide travel required (expenses paid)
Salary: £45 - £50 per hour, PAYE basis
Benefits: Accommodation, expenses and mileage
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

We have some exciting opportunities for 2 x Electrical Project Engineers, specialising in Electrical engineering projects on hazardous area installations across the UK. You will be home start. The client owns and operates the National Transmission system (NTS). This consists of 7600km of large diameter high pressure natural gas pipelines, gas terminals, compressor stations and above ground installations (AGI’s).

The primary role is to deliver capital projects to Time, Cost, and Quality within project governance requirements to ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental issues are managed throughout the project.

This role will have end to end accountability for the definition, development, delivery, and closure of investment projects for Gas Transmission, ensuring that delivery of projects which meet all safety, environmental, functional performance, financial performance, and regulatory requirements.

The daily duties will be as follows:

• Lead on design management activities, ensuring the designs are compliant with National Gas technical specifications and are authorised in accordance with the National Gas modification process (‘G/35 process’).
• Complete design ‘stakeholder reviews’ of Contractor’s design submissions to ensure these meet National Gas contract scopes and technical requirements.
• Support development and/or review of electrical designs for temporary electrical supplies.
• Liaise with all members of the project team (including contractors) to complete works in line with the programme.
• Attend factory visits and support the review of associated quality documentation.
• Support with resolution of issues that arise during site activities.
• Undertake safety/technical inspections on site.
• Undertake regular on-site audits to evaluate and assess safety and environmental protection measures implemented throughout the construction and commissioning phases. Inspect quality of design, installation, testing and commissioning and identify defects that need rectification before completion.
• Undertake quality assessment of electrical and instrumentation test records.
• Support with the collation and verification of Operational and Maintenance Manuals of newly installed assets.
• Support with the collation and verification of the DSEAR Explosion Protection Document pack (EPD).
• Review and sign off red-line drawings and operational drawings to ensure accuracy of records of newly installed assets.
• Review and verify Cyber Register and Asset Records.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a collaborative team environment.
• Test and challenge Design, Installation, Test and Maintenance requirements as appropriate and highlight areas for improvement to ensure implementation of robust solution.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Degree qualified to Bachelor's or Master's level, or HNC level with demonstratable additional industry experience
• Experience with Construction Project Design management and design approval processes.
• Experience of Electrical systems and installations both industrial and commercial, particularly design, installation, inspection and testing, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with the following electrical equipment, including the electrical system design requirements of, and the relevant British and International Standards applicable:
 Low Voltage & High Voltage Switchgear
 Transformers
 Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Battery Chargers
 Standby Generators
 Lighting Systems inc. emergency lighting
 Earthing and Lightning Protection
 Motors
 Heating Systems
 Ex Rated Equipment
• Experience and understanding of the design requirements for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres and COMPEX.
• Understanding and experience of Electrical Safety Legislation.
• Good understanding of and experience with Health & Safety Legislation.
• Experience of successful project delivery and project team working.
• Experience of Project Management and Risk management skills for delivery of projects to scope, time, cost, quality, safety and security of supply.
• Understanding and Experience of Safety and Environmental legislation and practices and policies. Understanding and experience of CDM, Electricity at Work Regulations, Design Management, Safety Management and Environment Management systems

Desirable:

• C&G 2396 – Low Voltage Design, Erection and Verification
• Compex Ex12 – Ex equipment Design, Erection and Verification
• BS 7671 Initial Inspection and Testing Experience / Qualification(s) / Training (e.g. C&G 2391-52)
• Chartered Engineer

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you approach new challenges with a can-do attitude? Are you competitive and want to be your own boss? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Our self-employed Membership Advisors are the front line of our business, they are field based, selling a package that is of huge benefit to all small to medium business enterprises at a very low annual subscription.

For the right individual, this is a tremendous business opportunity, with no initial outlay whatsoever and is not to be compared with the average self-employed role. Whether you’re an established sales professional ready for a new challenge, or you’re looking to start your own sales business, we want to hear from you.

Turn your passion for small businesses into uncapped earnings and make a difference.

Are you an entrepreneur at heart? Do you want financial freedom and flexibility? Are you always going the extra mile? If you’re driven, competitive and want to be your own boss, we want to hear from you.

Whether you’re an established sales professional ready for a new challenge, or you’re looking to start your own sales business, we have opportunities across the UK, to sell a package of benefits we know small businesses value and trust. That’s why many of our existing Membership Advisors are hitting their targets consistently and earning uncapped commission.

Sound good? You’ll also get…

An uncapped commission-based earning potential with additional incentives for top performers. Realistic OTE £40K-£60K

The ability to cross-sell products and services from affiliates to increase your earning potential.

An exclusive territory with new business data provided weekly, and additional business data available to you each month.

Full familiarisation of products and services to help you understand our benefits package, services and the partners we work with.

Requirements:

Right to Work and Live in the UK: You must have the legal right to work and live in the UK.

Communication and Business Development Skills: Strong communication and business development skills are essential for this role.

Passion for Selling: A genuine passion for sales and the ability to build relationships across various small business sectors.

Experience: While experience in B2B field sales, lead generation, or appointment setting is advantageous, it's not essential as you'll have a supportive team to assist you.

Own Vehicle: A personal vehicle is required for this role.

Join us in empowering small businesses to achieve extraordinary feats. Become an FSB Membership Advisor and be part of something bigger!

Note: This self employed opportunity is subject to change and may be modified or updated as necessary.

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Civil Litigation Solicitor needed in Cardiff

The rate is £50.00ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1399589

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a large debt case load autonomously. They will be responsible for recovering debts including both Adult Social Care and Corporate debts and others.

They will maintain accurate record of all files, including the status of them, value of debt and sum recovered and will advise the client directorate appropriately and keeping them updated. They will be issuing court proceedings to include preparing all relevant Court papers and will be advising and assisting others within the team to include reviewing the work of Legal Assistants.

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Job Title: Night Care Assistant (10pm – 8am)

Location: Swansea

Salary: £120/night

Availability Required: 2 to 4 consecutive nights or 20-40 hours per week

Requirements: A valid driving license and access to car

Join our team as a Night Care Assistant and play a crucial role in helping our clients feel supported and safe overnight. You’ll provide dedicated care and companionship, ensuring each client feels secure, comfortable, and valued, while promoting their independence.

Enjoy the tranquility of the night while building meaningful relationships and contributing to the well-being of those in need. If you're ready to embrace a fulfilling career that allows you to shine in the quiet hours, we want to hear from you!

About Us:

Here at Home Instead Swansea, we are a multi-award-winning Home Care Company, who have been enabling seniors of Swansea to stay happy and healthy in their homes for the past 15 years. Our unique approach to care is simple; compassionate, tailored and consistent care, and with a 9.9 review score on homecare.co.uk, we’ve got to be doing something right!

“Being able to work around other commitments is brilliant and my rota always reflects this...” – N.B. - Care Professional 

“I thoroughly enjoy my job here and it has allowed me to gain lots of experience, enabling me to start a nursing degree. Home Instead have been very flexible with my hours and are always understanding...” – H.G. – Care Professional

About the Role:

Before you begin your new role with us, you will be carefully matched with your client, we will let you know all about them, and then accompany you to their home to introduce you properly. You will then enjoy regular visits for 2-4 nights a week on set days, depending on your availability. Each shift will be a ‘Waking Night’, usually starting at 10pm and finishing at 8am. This may slightly vary due to your client’s preference, but once confirmed, this will stay consistent, providing you with consistency and job stability.

During your shift, you may be required to help with the following:

Providing reassurance to your client
Providing refreshments if requested
Assisting your client to the bathroom
Helping with personal care
We do request that families provide a comfy chair or a sofa to allow you time to rest while your client is sleeping. If at any point throughout the night you have any questions or concerns, you will have full-access to a 24/7 office helpline, where a member of our on-call team can assist you.

Why Join Us?

Higher Pay Rate: You can enjoy the financial advantage of earning more during night shifts, helping you reach your financial goals more quickly.
Flexibility: Night shift can provide you flexibility for your daytime commitments, such as family responsibilities or schooling.
Stronger Relationships: With fewer people around, you have the opportunity to build genuine connections with those you care for, creating bonds that can be truly fulfilling.
Enhanced Care Quality: Your ability to provide personalised attention at night means you can cater to your clients’ specific needs, making a real difference in their lives.
Opportunity for Skill Development: Working nights will allow you to develop specialised skills in nighttime care, enhancing your expertise and confidence in the role.

Perks and Benefits:

Supportive Team: Collaborate with an amazing team that offers 24/7 support.
Comprehensive Training: A blend of in-person and cloud-based training courses are offered to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your role.
Career Progression: We offer training opportunities that will help you develop and expand your career.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Well-being support for you and your family.
Blue Light Card: Enjoy amazing discounts on the high street and for family days out.
Other Benefits: Double time paid on bank holidays, paid travel time & mileage, paid training, paid enhanced DBS certificate, paid holidays (28 days pro rata), guaranteed income contract (T&Cs apply), regular recognition bonuses, job security, etc.

How to Apply?

You may apply directly or call us on 0179 2790890 to speak with our recruiter Gly. No CV required!

The post holder will:

Demonstrate and role model high calibre leadership, championing best practice in workforce planning, building capability, talent management and diversity and equality. Whilst also developing the team’s technical expertise.
To provide advice to policy development, central projects, and activities to represent operational experience and expertise.
To ensure the performance, behaviours and attendance of assigned teams is proactively managed, reviewing performance on a regular basis and establishing an environment in which everyone can, and does, contribute effectively and that different perspectives are heard and channelled towards achieving the Agency’s objectives.
Role model and promote proactive leadership, embedding the necessary performance improvements and culture change across teams to ensure that all staff operate to the required policies and procedures, H&S standards and quality assurance levels.
Work closely with the Head of Plant and Bee Health and the Chief Plant Health & Seeds inspector to set delivery strategy and direction for the team and ensure all customer targets are met.
Working with Defra and Devolved Administration to develop PVS and GM legislation.
Meet and liaise with key partner organisations including the British Society of Plant Breeds, Agricultural Industries Federation, National Institute of Agricultural Botany, National Farmers Union regulations and developing legislation.
Lead GM and PVS related incident response roles as appropriate.
Lead APHA’s Plant health certification activities.
Maintain and develop the team’s quality standards.
Seek out and develop areas identified for potential change, driving efficiency and consistency where possible.
Play active role in the senior management team of Plant & Bee Health including providing cross cutting APHA G7 support and deputisation as required.
Play a leading role in the design, development and implementation of business reforms and policy initiatives, undertaking a key role in project teams and cultural change.

Essential Criteria:

Have good technical knowledge of UK and EU legislation relating to Plant Variety and Genetic Modification activities.
Have an understanding of domestic and international plant certification and marketing, plus expertise in the regulations around the marketing and licencing of Genetically modified organisms.
A background in Plant health and Horticultural marketing regulations would be desirable.
Knowledge of wider Plant health.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Experience of project, staff and financial management.
Evidence of reviewing and presenting complex information under short deadlines.
Experience on implementing Continuous Improvement principles.
Experience of working with key stakeholders and policy customers.
Job holder must be prepared to travel to be with PVS colleagues who are principally Cambridge based and to York where APHA’s GMI is located.
Frequent travel may be required to other locations including possibly overseas.
A valid full driving licence (manual, or automatic) and independent access to a car is necessary.
Other corporate duties linked to wider APHA strategy may also be required as necessary in response to outbreak management or other corporate activities to deliver APHA or Service Delivery priorities.

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