Total 370 customer service job vacancies in stoke on trent staffordshire st4 5jj

Exciting, permanent opportunity in Ross-on-Wye experienced and dynamic Customer Service Team Leader to drive a high-performing, customer-centric culture within the customer service teams for a company.

Reporting to one of the Operations Managers, this role is pivotal in enhancing customer satisfaction, optimising the customer journey, and aligning departmental goals with overall business objectives.
You will directly manage x4 Team Managers, each with their own teams of between 4 and 8 customer service staff.

Great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a nationally recognised company that offers great career routes and internal promotion is encouraged. They also have a wide range of staff perks including hybrid working, discounted gym memberships and more (detailed below).

Key Responsibilities
Team Development & Leadership:
 Mentor, motivate, and guide team managers to reach their full potential.
 Set and communicate objectives, KPIs, and SLAs aligned with company goals.
 Establish regular team meetings and 1:1s to ensure alignment and engagement.
 Address underperformance constructively and foster a positive team culture.
 Partner with the People/Culture functions of the business to identify and address development needs.
Customer Retention & Pre-Booking Strategy:
 Drive retention through sales and booking conversions.
 Collaborate on pricing strategy and oversee implementation.
 Lead the "oversell" strategy to manage booking adjustments efficiently.
 Work closely with Finance to improve payment collection and reduce active debt.
 Utilise Salesforce CRM to manage contact strategies and boost conversion rates.
Customer Service Strategy & Satisfaction:
 Serve as a role model in delivering high customer service standards.
 Analyse customer insights to improve the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
 Oversee pre-arrival feedback management, addressing complex complaints proactively.
 Partner with key departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, Finance) to streamline the customer journey.
 Lead the team’s approach to incident management, ensuring effective and prompt responses.

Key Attributes
- Previous track record of leading teams to meet targets and KPIs.
- Ability to motivate team and improve performance
- Demonstrated ability in planning, implementation, and success monitoring.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Experience in developing and executing sales and customer service strategies.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (37.5h per week)

Salary: Up to £39,100 per annum + benefits including:

- 1 day pw working from home (flexibility for more WFH during quieter periods)
- Annual bonus.
- Generous maternity/paternity pay.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- EAP Programme.
- Day off for your birthday.
- Enhanced maternity.
- 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
- Birthday day off.
- Lots of career progression and training/development opportunities.

Please note: Peak busy periods throughout the year are April - July, and September- mid-October. Whilst annual leave is still granted during these times, the individual in this role will be expected to be mindful of booking extended leave during these periods.

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Customer Support Team Leader
Contract: Until March 2025 with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week - Hybrid - 2 days home based and 3 office based
Hourly Rate: £12.74 per hour

Job Description:
This role is the main user-facing role in CTSC and will provide an accessible and inclusive service to users, providing clear signposting and guidance to all users, coaching them in the use of the online platform and providing information to resolve their queries and processing/updating high-volume case details accurately and efficiently. They will deal with the immediate, short-term needs of service users. Duties will include but not be limited to

• Manage and plan the workload of a team which provides administrative support and excellent customer service to all stakeholders, judiciary, mediators, and management.
• Lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring that its members are organised, and fully skilled to meet their work objectives using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other continuous improvement tools.
• To assist in the delivery of performance against targets.

Requirements:

• Ability to motivate and support your team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve effective performance.
• Experience of working in an administrative role in a customer focussed environment
• Proficient with IT and Microsoft Software packages
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Hybrid

Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.
Important:
Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.?
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer
Contract: Until March 2025 with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week - Hybrid - 2 days home based and 3 office based
Hourly Rate: £11.59 per hour

Job Description:
This role is the main user-facing role in CTSC and will provide an accessible and inclusive service to users, providing clear signposting and guidance to all users, coaching them in the use of the online platform and providing information to resolve their queries and processing/updating high-volume case details accurately and efficiently. They will deal with the immediate, short-term needs of service users. Duties will include but not be limited to

• Provide professional friendly support and guidance to users of online services via a variety of channels (telephone, webchat, email), in line with quality standards, to ensure the delivery of a high quality user-focused service on a daily basis and deliver a service focused on quality as well as timeliness
• Triage users to relevant services, using HMCTS prescribed service scripts and knowledge base on a daily basis, to ensure users get the right information they need at the right time, so that everyone understands what is needed and what will happen
• Jurisdiction-related administration using HMCTS predefined protocols and processes to process non-automated work
• Undertake case-readiness assessment and progress the case to the next phase, and providing information to allow users to understand what the next stage is and what they can expect next
• Identify users requiring extra/different support and undertaking basic assessment of users' Assisted Digital needs, in accordance with procedure and referring suitable cases to a third party supplier on a daily basis, to ensure users understand and can participate in the new digital process
• To handle, and where possible resolve, first contact user complaints in accordance with predefined HMCTS policy and procedures so that users feel they have been listened to and that their complaint has been handled fairly. Update the CRM system so details do not have to be repeated to a different CTSC Support Officer
• Read relevant Knowledge articles to maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of processes and systems, to be able to provide users with the right information, when they need it with no delay or confusion
• Proactively engage with HMCTS workforce planning / shift allocation tools to ensure business requirements are being met
• Work as part of the team in considering continuous improvements necessary for effective delivery and feeding these into the wider CI channels

Requirements:

• Able to follow well established processes and detailed instructions.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
• Hybrid

Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.
Important:
Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.?
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Angard Staffing is the dedicated provider of Customer Service Advisors to Royal Mail’s contact centres across the UK. Due to an increase in workload volumes, we are looking for candidates who have a passion for customer service to join the team on a temporary basis at our key site in Stoke.

The aim of the role will be to provide first time solutions for customers, via telephone and email, within agreed handling times whilst delivering excellent quality of service. We are looking for candidates who are familiar with working in a contact centre and are comfortable using a multi-screen environment.

Start date: 14/10/2024
Pay rate: £12.97 per hour
Office Location: Royal Mail, Cooper House, Lakeside, Festival Way, Stoke on Trent, ST1 5RY
Temporary Contract: up to 12 weeks (with potential for this to be extended)
Hours: Around 37.5 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am – 18:30pm Monday – Saturday, and 9am – 4pm Sunday (flexibility to work Saturdays is essential)

*Annual leave is not permitted during the first two weeks of training - minimal annual leave after this may be authorised if it is pre-booked however cannot be guaranteed*

Desirable qualities

You will need to be confident on the telephone and able to communicate with customers politely and effectively. Desirable qualities would include:

• A proven record in a fast-paced customer service environment.
• Quick, accurate typist with a high attention to detail.
• A proven record of delivering exceptional quality and meeting personal quality targets.
• An ability to deal with difficult complaints in a kind, supportive and professional manner.
• Excellent telephone manner and telephony experience with an ability to deal with colleagues at all levels essential.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of email, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Creative problem solver, owning the issue through to resolution.
• Proficiency with inputting specific datasets, must be accurate, concise and consistent.
• Able to make decisions involving money based on specific guidelines.
• Achieve first time resolution with quality telephony responses.

What experience/skillset do you need?

• A passion and commitment for delivering a great customer experience
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads to timescales
• Flexible and innovative with ability to easily adapt to changing customer demands
• Enthusiastic and responsive - seeking a positive resolution for all customers
• Self-motivated. Able to work as part of a team or alone
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Call centre/contact centre experience would be desirable but not essential
• A good level of spoken English and the ability to communicate clearly

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Exciting, permanent opportunity in Ross-on-Wye experienced and dynamic Customer Service Team Leader to drive a high-performing, customer-centric culture within the customer service teams for a company.

Reporting to one of the Operations Managers, this role is pivotal in enhancing customer satisfaction, optimising the customer journey, and aligning departmental goals with overall business objectives.
You will directly manage x4 Team Managers, each with their own teams of between 4 and 8 customer service staff.

Great opportunity to get your foot in the door of a nationally recognised company that offers great career routes and internal promotion is encouraged. They also have a wide range of staff perks including hybrid working, discounted gym memberships and more (detailed below).

Key Responsibilities
Team Development & Leadership:
 Mentor, motivate, and guide team managers to reach their full potential.
 Set and communicate objectives, KPIs, and SLAs aligned with company goals.
 Establish regular team meetings and 1:1s to ensure alignment and engagement.
 Address underperformance constructively and foster a positive team culture.
 Partner with the People/Culture functions of the business to identify and address development needs.
Customer Retention & Pre-Booking Strategy:
 Drive retention through sales and booking conversions.
 Collaborate on pricing strategy and oversee implementation.
 Lead the "oversell" strategy to manage booking adjustments efficiently.
 Work closely with Finance to improve payment collection and reduce active debt.
 Utilise Salesforce CRM to manage contact strategies and boost conversion rates.
Customer Service Strategy & Satisfaction:
 Serve as a role model in delivering high customer service standards.
 Analyse customer insights to improve the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
 Oversee pre-arrival feedback management, addressing complex complaints proactively.
 Partner with key departments (Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, Finance) to streamline the customer journey.
 Lead the team’s approach to incident management, ensuring effective and prompt responses.

Key Attributes
- Previous track record of leading teams to meet targets and KPIs.
- Ability to motivate team and improve performance
- Demonstrated ability in planning, implementation, and success monitoring.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Experience in developing and executing sales and customer service strategies.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (37.5h per week)

Salary: Up to £39,100 per annum + benefits including:

- 1 day pw working from home (flexibility for more WFH during quieter periods)
- Annual bonus.
- Generous maternity/paternity pay.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- EAP Programme.
- Day off for your birthday.
- Enhanced maternity.
- 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
- Birthday day off.
- Lots of career progression and training/development opportunities.

Please note: Peak busy periods throughout the year are April - July, and September- mid-October. Whilst annual leave is still granted during these times, the individual in this role will be expected to be mindful of booking extended leave during these periods.

Service Care Solutions are recruiting an experienced and cleared Band 6 Prison Nurse in Staffordshire.

The sucessful Prison Nurse will work in a unique environment, delivering many of the nurse-led services that are provided in the wider community, with a unique opportunity to support someone throughout their time in prison.

The sucessful Prison Nurse will be required to offer support across within the prison. Duties include dealing with minor injury and illness, emergency care, health assessments, safe and legal use of appropriate medicines and working collaboratively with the wider team whilst treating all patients as individuals, as well as always respecting their privacy and dignity

Person Specification

• The successful Prison Nurse must be a Qualified Mental Health Nurse currently registered with the NMC and have recent experience working within a prison.
• The applicant must hold current prison vetting along with a clear transferable DBS.

Service Care Solutions Benefits

• £250 Registration Bonus*
• £250 Referral Bonus*
• £150 Job Referral Bonus*
• FREE Registration Process including Enhanced DBS Check, Occupational Health Appointments, Mandatory and Practical Training, Uniform
• £250 Yearly CPD/Training Allowance/Registration Body Renewal

*T&C's Apply

Interested? Please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.

Housing Management Worker
Stoke-on-Trent
Young People Service (16-21)
3-month contract
35 hours per week
£15.72 LTD / £13.40 PAYE (inc holiday)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Housing Management Worker to join a leading charity supporting young people aged 16-21 in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a rewarding role, ideal for someone passionate about helping young individuals develop independent living skills in a safe and supportive environment.

THE ROLE
As a Housing Management Worker, you will be responsible for supporting young people in their transition to independent living, providing essential guidance and support to help them thrive within the community. You will work with young people to develop their life skills, provide housing-related support, and ensure that they adhere to tenancy agreements.

• Act as a 'Keyworker' to a group of identified young people, managing and coordinating their individual support packages.
• Conduct 'welcome' sessions with new residents, explaining house rules and the support structure.
• Complete initial safety plans and needs assessments for each young person, coordinating a tailored support package.
• Assist young people in attending appointments and accessing external services.
• Promote independent living skills, including budgeting, personal hygiene, and cooking.
• Support young people to engage in education, training, and employment (ETE) options.
• Liaise with external agencies, ensuring that all relevant information is shared confidentially.

THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking candidates with previous experience in a similar support or housing management role, particularly those with a background in working with young people. You should be confident in managing challenging behaviours and capable of providing positive, solution-focused support.

• Proven experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults, ideally in a housing or support worker capacity.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with external agencies.
• Experience in managing tenancy agreements and housing-related responsibilities.
• Ability to engage and motivate young people, encouraging them to develop independent living skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.

THE CONTRACT

• 35 hours per week, 8:15 pm - 7:45 am Monday to Friday, including 1 in 4 weekends.
• 3-month contract with potential extension.
• Pay: £15.72 per hour LTD / £13.40 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday).

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!

Are you a Dynamic, ambitious Home Manager looking to make the next step?
Shaw healthcare is recruiting for a proven Home Manager for our 23 bedded home, Cartref is a 23 bed care home with its settings close to the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, Cartref is surrounded not only by beautiful countryside but also a stunning landscaped garden.
Working with the local community, GP’s and professionals to deliver a care offer that truly enables residents to continue to lead as full a life as possible. Our high-quality nursing and care support places the individual at the centre of all we do and is based on our core values of Wellness, Happiness and Kindness.
Salary is £37,500 - £40,000 DOE
Benefits:

Employee Ownership Trust – 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
30 days annual leave
Individualised professional development programmes
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
Refer a Friend Scheme of up to £1,000
Retail/Leisure/Holiday and travel discounts

Shaw Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading Health and Social care providers who deliver a wide spectrum of care in a variety of purpose-built care environments; care homes for the elderly, specialist dementia units, mental health units and low secure psychiatric hospitals.
We highly value the wonderful contribution of our employees and it is our ethos to put people first by involving our people in key decision-making. We are the largest employee ownership trust within the healthcare sector.
Objectives

To utilise authentic leadership, role modelling and inspirational skills to motivate the team to deliver excellent quality of care
To become the person in charge responsible for the day-to-day running of the Service with 24 hour responsibility for the care of the Service Users.
To manage the effective use of resources, including the financial performance of the Service, and maintain high levels of occupancy.
To provide improvement, independence and choice for Service Users.
To comply with all regulatory and legislative requirements at all times and in particular the CIW for the Registration and Inspection of Nursing Homes guidelines.

Leadership

To be a good role model for all employees, being approachable and providing a regular presence and visibility with all levels of employees as well as being consistent in all actions and decisions.
To set and maintain clear standards of care within the Service in line with Shaw healthcare’s Vision “To provide the quality of care we would want for our loved ones”, policies and procedures.
To ensure that employee selection processes are applied thoroughly and that all candidates are treated professionally and that successful candidates are ‘onboarded’ fully and comprehensively
To develop a culture of continuous quality improvement, using the framework of clinical governance

General Management

To manage effectively the Service’s budgets and deliver the Key Performance Indicators set for the Service.
To ensure that the Service complies with all statutory obligations and relevant legislation (e.g. environmental health, health and safety).
To enable Service Users to control their own financial affairs, where possible, and finances monitored with up to date accurate records kept of all transactions. In the case of the Manager being the appointee for any Service User, the financial control of their affairs must be undertaken
To ensure that the culture of meaningful activities is embedded in the Service and facilitated by the entire team

Essential Requirements

Caring and Compassionate
Experience of Managing a service of a similar size and client group

Service Care Solutions are supporting a reputable non-profit provider and they are currently recruiting for a Recovery Practitioner. As a Recovery Practitioner you will play a crucial role by supporting individuals that are suffering with Drug & Alcohol addiction. The Ideal candidate needs to be experienced within the field but also someone who is highly driven and can identify positivity within a service user and have the ability to develop potential within.

You will be responsible for managing a case load of Children & Young People across Staffordshire. You will be engaging with young people within schools, family centres and colleges. You will work closely with a range of partner agencies to support young people to achieve positive changes whilst providing opportunities to improve their life chances for a brighter future.

Key role and responsibilities for a Recovery Practitioner;

• To build relationships with Young People aged between 8-25 years old
• Provide young people and families advice, information and help to access practical support
• To carry a caseload of Young people and Young adults
• Carrying out assessments, care planning, brief and comprehensive interventions
• To engage with young people and their families in various settings such as schools, colleges and local community venues.

Minimum requirements for a Recovery Practitioner;

• Experience of working within the Substance Misuse field
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Experience of community engagement
• Experience of delivering group work

Our client vision is to be a World-Class leader in rebuilding lives, to inspire and empower people to live healthier and safer lives. To be ambitious, creative, compassionate, collaborative and respectful.

To apply for this Recovery Practitioner role please send me your CV by clicking 'apply now!'

Job Title: Resettlement Practitioner
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £16.26 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8:30-5pm. Initially a 6 month contract with a view to be extended. There may also be an opportunity later on down the line to become permanent with the council.

Are you passionate about supporting families and individuals in their journey towards successful resettlement and integration? We are looking for a dedicated Resettlement Practitioner to join Staffordshire Council. In this vital role, you will help families thrive while navigating their new life and ensuring they receive the support they need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Caseload Management: Hold and manage a full caseload, prioritising work in line with policies and procedures to ensure families stay together and integrate into local life.
• Timely Support: Complete all tasks within specified timescales, adhering to national and local policies.
• Collaboration: Conduct regular reviews of guest and sponsorship arrangements, working closely with service users and agencies to create effective support plans.
• Intervention Support: Facilitate interventions that promote stability and positive outcomes for children, including assessments and conflict resolution.
• Supervision and Reporting: Engage in regular supervision sessions, ensuring significant issues are communicated promptly.
• Creative Solutions: Use flexible and imaginative approaches to provide timely, responsive support tailored to individual needs.
• Proactive Identification: Identify sponsorship breakdowns and re-matching requests early, securing appropriate alternative arrangements.
• Budget Access: Assist guests in accessing personalised budgets to support their effective resettlement and integration.

Who We're Looking For:
You will thrive in this role if you have:

• Qualifications: NVQ3 or equivalent in working with children and families.
• Experience: Proven experience in supporting children, young people, and families, preferably in a statutory or voluntary sector environment.
• Knowledge: A strong understanding of current legislation regarding resettlement, housing, social care, and safeguarding.
• Skills: Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in IT and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email me at kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk.
Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

• A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
• Excellent rates of pay
• Payroll service twice a week

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority in Stoke for an E-Procurement Officer to join the team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Location: Stoke
Rate: £350-£400 per day
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: 3 months on going

To support Procurement Operations and Payments activity from source to payment that underpins the Council's objectives to transform Procurement & Commercial Services into a leading edge and professional organisation through becoming more
focused, more integrated, more disciplined.

Role Overview:

• Assisting the embedding of an effective Central Purchase Ordering and Central Buying Team
• Working with services to add value to the sourcing and purchase ordering process
• Ensuring value for money through delivery of savings against contracts
• Creating an expert function that ensures that the process for ordering supplies and services is streamlined, automated and as efficient as possible

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• To support the development of the Central Buying functions.
• To engage and work closely with the Category Management team to align purchasing activity and maximise opportunities to deliver value for money within the buying process.
• To gain an understanding of the Category both internally and externally.

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a local authority in Stoke for an E-Procurement Officer to join the team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Location: Stoke
Rate: £350-£400 per day
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: 3 months on going

To support Procurement Operations and Payments activity from source to payment that underpins the Council's objectives to transform Procurement & Commercial Services into a leading edge and professional organisation through becoming more
focused, more integrated, more disciplined.

Role Overview:

• Assisting the embedding of an effective Central Purchase Ordering and Central Buying Team
• Working with services to add value to the sourcing and purchase ordering process
• Ensuring value for money through delivery of savings against contracts
• Creating an expert function that ensures that the process for ordering supplies and services is streamlined, automated and as efficient as possible

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• To support the development of the Central Buying functions.
• To engage and work closely with the Category Management team to align purchasing activity and maximise opportunities to deliver value for money within the buying process.
• To gain an understanding of the Category both internally and externally.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email marc.facer@servicecare.org.uk.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.

Do you thrive on delivering excellent customer service and making a real difference every day?

Do you enjoy injecting your excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers to provide the service they deserve?

Then read on to learn more about our exciting role on offer

You will join our vibrant and welcoming/supportive Contact Centre team who are proud of the high level of service we provide for our customers.

We are a people business – excellent customer insight and experience needs to be at the heart of everything we do. Customers today have high expectations; their experience of using council services should not be second rate. We aim to meet customer needs by giving consistent information, advice and support at their convenience. Our customer model is built on the following principles

• A service that offers ease of access and intuitive navigation

• Consistent and high-quality contact management

• A service driven by customer insight and demand analysis

• A service that is delivered through appropriate delivery channels

• A service which has resilience and scale

• A service that is efficiently delivered

Main Responsibilities

As the first point of contact for our customers, you will use your excellent communication skills and professional and friendly manner to support customers with queries or complaints.

You will also be,

• taking a high number of calls per day, assisting members of the public in a range of services which may include Adult Social Care and Adult Safeguarding and Children's.
• required to listen, probe and investigate enquiries to determine the underlying needs of the customer, escalating queries where necessary.
• required to work using your own initiative and judgement as well as work effectively as part of a team.
• developing and maintaining a strong level of knowledge regarding processes and policies.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll

• have experience of working in a busy Contact Centre
• be passionate about delivering the best customer service possible
• be able to use own judgement to resolve queries and complaints quickly and effectively
• have excellent listening skills and an empathetic approach when addressing issues or complaints
• be self motivated and able to work under pressure
• be able to contribute new ideas to help deliver personal and team performance

We have 1 x Permanent role (37 hours per week)

For further information about this role please email Charlotte Pinks, Team Leader charlotte.pinks@staffordshire.gov.uk

Interviews to be held w/c 11th November 2024

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Supply Service are recruiting for a Deputy Care Manager on behalf of a Children's Residential home based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

Successful applicants will either be an experienced Deputy Care Manager of a existing Children's Care Home or a Team Leader / Senior who is looking to progress their career further into Management

Shift patterns: 2 on 4 off (with sleep ins)

As a Deputy Care Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, direction and management of the residential young peoples services. The daily running of the home and ensuring the young people receive the highest standards of care tailored to their individual needs. Other responsibilities include staff management, budgeting and ensuring the home complies with all OFSTED standards with the support of a Care Managaer & Head of Care.

Essential capabilities:

Capable or experienced in managing a residential young peoples setting.
Capable or experienced in managing a staff team & staff rotas.
Hold excellent communication skills with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Completion of Level 3 Diploma with children and young people or equivalent.
Completion or willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (Or equivalent)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Full UK driving licence
A passion for working with young people
An enhanced DBS check
Applicants will need to be flexible to work as per the needs of the home

Benefits of working with The Supply Service:

Your own dedicated contact
Regular work placements
Competitive rates of pay
Future long-term roles
Pay Parity (AWR)
Refer a Friend Scheme

Successful applicants are required to attend an online interview, complete Safeguarding training & must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

The Supply Service are recruiting for a Residential Childcare Support Worker on behalf of a client based in Stoke-on-Trent.

Shift pattern of 2on/4off
Additional sleep-in rate

Our client are a vibrant company that provides integrated therapeutic care to children between the ages of 8 years & 18 years. They're dedicated to caring and making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and seek to add to their supportive and passionate team. Full specialist training, support and continued personal development is available

Responsibilities include:

Creating a positive environment & atmosphere to accommodate the needs of the young person
Providing appropriate care and support as identified in the young person’s placement plan
Providing support & preparation towards independence for young people
Support & Guidance to young people by removing barriers to learning in order to promote effective participation, enhance individual learning, raise aspirations and achieve their potential.

Working environment includes:

Fully supported learning and development
Therapeutic - Child centered
Staff recognition rewards

Successful applicants will be empathetic, have a passion for child centered care and posses positive role model qualities. We provide the highest levels of care to our children and new additions to our team must respect the company ethos. It is essential that you hold a full driving license and are at least 21 years of age for insurance purposes. A good standard of education is required and applicants must either hold or be prepared to work towards a Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children & Young People.

This is a great opportunity to build a career in the care industry and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Benefits:

Casual dress
A rota that promotes a healthy work-life balance
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Referral programme

Successful applicants are required to attend an online interview, complete safeguarding training & must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

My client, an established and leading manufacturer of components and assemblies for aerospace, petrochemical and general industrial markets, are currently looking to recruit a Senior Proposals Engineer to join their Commercial / Sales Team. We would also be interested in speaking to individuals with experience within an Engineering Purchasing environment looking to move into a more Sales / Proposals based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates from client's enquiry packages for review and pricing by the Proposals Manager.
• Review client specifications.
• Prepare quotations.
• Liaise with manufacturing departments in the process of preparing bid documents.
• Liaise between departments and suppliers.
• Prepare responses to post bid correspondence.
• Prepare documents for subsequent PO handover to Contracts Department.
• Review and analyse client requests for proposals (RFPs) and specifications to determine project requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, project management, and other internal teams to gather necessary information for proposal development.
• Develop detailed and accurate technical and commercial proposals, including scope of work, cost estimates, schedules, and project plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and industry standards in all proposals.
• Prepare and present proposal documents and presentations to clients, as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and technical advancements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain necessary quotations and technical data.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for proposal submissions.
• Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and submission.
• Support post-submission activities, including client clarifications, negotiations, and contract finalisations.
• Review Proposals from Proposals Engineers to ensure it conforms with the requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior proposal engineers and other team members.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the proposals team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working in estimating and/or sales, ideally within an industrial engineering and/or manufacturing sector
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Have a good understanding of Welds, Fabrication and Stainless Alloys
• Previous fabrication / welding experience would be highly desirable
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of business, both internally and externally