Total 26 Senior Executive level Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Manchester, M20 4BX

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person-centred care, which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.




As a Senior Support Worker, you will assist the Senior Management team in the co-ordination and operational management of the Oldham Mental Health Services, ensuring that a high quality service is maintained at all times. You will take delegated responsibility for key functions and tasks, as directed by senior staff. You are to ensure support is provided to service users with mental health needs, with a view to increasing independence to move forward with less support or independent accommodation, and to maintain current levels of functioning.




The role includes working within supported accommodation settings and taking a lead with our Social Value commitment.




This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal & professional development.




A minimum of two years’ experience in providing care and support to people with mental health needs is essential for this role. A passion for providing excellent managerial support to our friendly staff team is also key.



Vacancy Reference Number: 71875

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number




Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.




We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.




Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker visas.

We are excited to offer a role of female senior support worker, in a 24 hour supported Accommodation. Supporting adult females (18+) who have severe and enduring mental health diagnosis, resulting in care and support needs. The service provides 24 hour support which requires staff to fulfil sleep in’s as part of rota hours. Additional to the sleep in’s there is also a waking night each night, with a dedicated waking night team.

We are seeking a enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with leadership qualities to support people to achieve greater independence. The aim to work intensely with women to achieve move on using trauma informed care, recovery and person centred practices. You will ensure a high standard of quality of life for the people supported working in collaboration with the women receiving a service as well as in partnership with agencies involved in the woman’s support and care planning.

This post is an ideal opportunity to become involved in the delivery of a high quality service, giving real job satisfaction whilst utilising your experience in a senior position. You will have excellent line management support and development from a CQC registered manager. You will join an established and experienced team. This is an experience for a person seeking to develop their career in leadership and management. The role is fully supported through a probation period with consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development.

Creative Support is proud to have been providing the service in Withington for over 25 years. In 2016 the service remodelled from residential service to support accommodation to meet the change in need of women leaving hospital settings
During this time the service model has been able to develop and progress with the experiences people living with mental health have. The service has emphasis on bespoke support planning and key worker relationships. The key aim is to support women’s recovery journeys and ensure pathways for greater independence are available and can be achieved.

The role will involve practical assistance with daily living, support and delivery/access to a wide range of activities that promote personal wellbeing. Day to day oversight of rotas and staffing needs as the y arise and excellent communication with line management/senior colleagues.
You will work flexible shifts on a rolling rota to meet individual needs in a personalised way. Experience of supervising staff is desirable. Prior experience and possession of a relevant qualification is desirable.

Vacancy Reference Number: 82021
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

‘Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010’

We have the opportunity for a person to join a team of 4 staff and 12 citizens with care and support needs. The role is a Senior Support Worker, supporting citizens who have enduring mental health diagnoses. The service is based in the Chorlton area and provides a service for 12 adults of all genders. You will be based within a supported accommodation with support and housing duties to oversee day to day.
The service is a property containing 12 flats, additional to this there are shared areas and a staff office and staff area for sleeping overnight/day use.
You will have a level of responsibility to manage rotas and staffing needs as they may arise. You will work with the Service Manager and Support Workers to ensure individual support is delivered as outlined in personal plans. You will provide direct supervision and observation to support staff in role as a senior support worker. You will have planned supervisions with your own line manager as well as access to training required to carry out and enhance your skills and knowledge. You will have allocated audit responsibility for areas such as but not exhaustive to, Health and Safety, incident reporting, safeguarding, service user outcomes.
You will work directly alongside individuals with trauma informed, recovery-focused approaches and values, enabling people to enjoy a fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities. You will contribute to the development of tenancy related housing skills and positive tenancy management.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with forward-thinking qualities to support service users and support staff to achieve personal development and goals.
You will have the opportunity of working in partnership with agencies involved in peoples support and care planning. The successful applicant will be able to respond to unplanned change, to a fast-paced environment, with a positive and proactive attitude. The role will involve promoting the rights of service users with mental health needs to move on positively to greater independence with long term quality of life and good housing.
You will be expected to co-produce support plans with the service users that promote their choices and independence, paying particular attention to areas such as daily living skills, community outreach, and housing goals. You are likely to engage in a wide range of tasks and activities as part of your role. You must be willing to travel within the South Manchester area in order to provide support to our service users in their own accommodations.
This post is an ideal opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high quality service, giving real job satisfaction as you assist people in defining and achieving their goals both service users and support staff you will work with. Experience of supervising others is desirable, support can be tailored during probation to develop as a supervisor of others. You will have consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82022
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Senior / Associate Structural Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £60,000

Are you a Senior Structural Engineer looking to take the next step into an Associate role? Or perhaps you’re already an Associate seeking a new challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career and further develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.

As part of this growing consultancy, you will have the chance to step up, take on more responsibility, and help lead a team of junior engineers, all while working closely with Directors. The role offers excellent potential for career growth and professional development at an Associate level.

The company has built an extensive client base across sectors including healthcare, commercial, industrial, and residential. Though a smaller team, they are a well-established and respected consultancy with a strong track record of delivering large-scale projects. Over the past few years, they have experienced significant growth, opening new offices across the North of England.

Their commitment to staff development and training is reflected in their exceptional retention rates, which is a testament to the positive and supportive work culture they have fostered for over 20 years.

About You:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Structural Design Engineer
- Expertise in designing with a variety of structural materials (Steel, RC, masonry, timber, etc.)
- Experience assessing, analysing, and designing diverse building structures
- Strong knowledge of FEA analysis and structural design software
- Experience across a range of project sizes, from smaller to large-scale projects, within the healthcare, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors
- Ideally chartered, approaching chartership, or highly experienced in your field
- Eager for career progression, and ready for challenging and interesting projects
- Thorough understanding of design to British Standards and Eurocodes
- Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)

If you’re ready to take on an exciting new challenge with an employer that values professional growth and work-life balance, apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

We have the opportunity for two roles working with people with care and support needs. The role is a Senior Support Worker, supporting service users who have enduring mental health diagnoses. The service is based in the Stalybridge area and provides a service for 17 adults of all genders. You will be based within a supported accommodation and work alongside the management team to ensure a high quality of service for the people we support. You will also work alongside the wider Tameside Mental Health senior team which might include occasional work at other nearby services.

You will have a level of responsibility to manage rotas and staffing needs as they may arise. You will work with the Team Leader and Support Workers to ensure individual support is delivered as outlined in personal plans. You will provide direct supervision and observation to support staff in role as a senior support worker. You will have planned supervisions with your own line manager as well as access to training required to carry out and enhance your skills and knowledge. You will have allocated audit responsibility for areas such as but not exhaustive to, Health and Safety, incident reporting, safeguarding, service user outcomes.

You will work directly alongside individuals with trauma informed, recovery-focused approaches and values, enabling people to enjoy a fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in the community and to develop their abilities. You will contribute to the development of tenancy related housing skills and positive tenancy management.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with forward-thinking qualities to support service users and support staff to achieve personal development and goals.

You will have the opportunity of working in partnership with agencies involved in peoples support and care planning. The successful applicant will be able to respond to unplanned change, to a fast-paced environment, with a positive and proactive attitude. The role will involve promoting the rights of service users with mental health needs to move on positively to greater independence with long term quality of life and good housing.

You will be expected to co-produce support plans with the service users that promote their choices and independence, paying particular attention to areas such as daily living skills, community outreach, and housing goals. You are likely to engage in a wide range of tasks and activities as part of your role. You must be willing to travel within the South Manchester area in order to provide support to our service users in their own accommodations.

This post is an ideal opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a high quality service, giving real job satisfaction as you assist people in defining and achieving their goals both service users and support staff you will work with. Experience of supervising others is desirable, support can be tailored during probation to develop as a supervisor of others. You will have consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development.

Vacancy Reference Number: 71871

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number




Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.




We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.




We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Senior Solution Architect - Data Platforms: Up to £70,000, plus 28.97% pension worth £19,000, hybrid working, flexitime and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

In recent years DWP has successfully brought our IT in-house, introduce elements such as automation and self-service to our digital services, and accelerate the adoption of public cloud.

Now in our Health Transformation Programme, a major initiative aiming to better support people with disabilities and health conditions, we want to build on that success.

Data & Analytics function is central to DWP's digital strategy. We create digital solutions that leverage data to improve service delivery and user experience.

In this role you'll bring the Health Transformation Programme and Data together. You'll be overseeing data products and analytics which will empower our teams to design, build and maintain truly transformative public services, that are so important to millions of people.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a Senior Solution Architect, with a focus on Data Platforms, you will help our expert digital teams understand how to build services collaboratively, utilising shared components and working to best practice.

You will deliver the technical and architectural design elements of Health Transformation services.

That means working closely with engineering teams and other digital stakeholders to create value-for-money solution designs, working on DWP's core data architecture and digital strategy.

You will have the authority to advise, steer, and influence decisions at the heart of DWP's digital transformation. That might be through a product roadmap, presenting your architecture at a governance forums, or taking a complex concept and communicating it in a way that cuts through.

You will collaborate and network with other architects across DWP, and work day-to-day as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will share your domain knowledge and experience, including defining the tools and techniques most appropriate for our environment, and help drive the resolution of technical debt.

You will need the skills to:

• Modern Analytics and BI architectures - Data Mesh / Data Lakes / Data Lakehouse
• Schema and data acquisition design
• Able to assist in the development and implementation of Data Strategies
• Modern event-driven distributed architectures, and the implications for acquiring and managing distributed data sets
• Mastering and moving data in Domain Driven Design Contexts
• Security technical controls for handling PI data both on prem and in the Cloud.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield. whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Work: We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model, with some time at home and some time in a hub with the team.

Pay: We offer competitive pay from £55,557 to £70,000

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £19,000 a year.

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave.

Our broad benefits package is built around your work-life balance and includes:

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home
• Family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process.

Stage 1: Application

Stage 2: Interview

We know how valuable your time is. We have a clear and succinct hiring process with only TWO STAGES.

Click apply now to see the full job description and get started with the next step in your career at DWP Digital.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker join our established team in Whalley Range, Manchester. The service focuses on recovery and rehabilitation, providing support to tenants with mental health needs and a forensic background.

As this is a senior role, it is essential that you have experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs.

Senior Support Worker duties include:

- Supervising, managing and mentoring a team of staff
- Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
- Enabling service users to gain independence, confidence and competence in areas, such as social skills/relationships and daily living
- Working on a rota basis, covering 7 days a week

Vacancy Reference Number: 72831
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Senior Data Architect
£66,000 to £72,600 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
24-month secondment/FTC
Manchester city centre (hybrid working)

Please be aware we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role currently

We're open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There'll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

We're looking for a Senior Data Architect to join our Digital Technology & Data team on a 24-month fixed-term contract in Manchester. In this role you'll manage and develop our core business systems and reporting architecture, while making sure what we currently have in place meets our needs. You'll work in a hybrid way - splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

As a Senior Data Architect at Co-op, we'll look to you to help make the most out of our core business systems and reporting capabilities; allowing us to unlock the value of our data and drive decision-making. Working closely alongside our change portfolio, data teams, and enterprise architecture teams, you'll be responsible for the core business systems data architecture roadmap.

What you'll do

• Be accountable for our end-to-end core business systems data architecture
• Manage the core business systems data architecture strategy and roadmap
• Analyse the different process, data, and reporting demands from across the business
• Design data models, logical models, data pipelines, operational data stores and datamarts
• Develop and prepare functional specifications for data architecture
• Develop data architecture guardrails including the data reference architecture
• Work closely alongside colleagues to define metadata layers, technical strategy and optimal integration within our existing IT landscape

This role would suit people who have

• Experience working in a Data Architect role
• A proven track record of successfully managing data architecture within core business systems
• Experience working with enterprise data platforms, data warehouses and business intelligence solutions
• Experience in modelling and governing data in motion and data at rest
• A good understanding of SAP S/4HANA capabilities
• A good understanding of the finance and property management data domains

We know that some candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they don't meet all the criteria in the job description. At Co-op, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment, so if you'd like to apply for this role but your experience doesn't quite meet every point, we'd still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or other roles we have available.

Why Co-op?

If you've got the skills and experience we're looking for, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You'll also get:

• Private healthcare
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Grocery Aid - 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family

Building an inclusive work environment

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing.

As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes between 45-60 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Christie to help grow our digital systems and services. The post holder will be working closely with third parties in supporting and guiding technical work. The post holder will also need to oversee integration contracts ensuring the best products/services related to integration are agreed.

The post holder will be responsible for the implementation, support and/or upgrade of complex EHR developments, developed applications, data sharing solutions and the Trust Integration Engine (TIE). The post holder will coordinate the design, system validation, implementation and upgrade activities across developed solutions and venues of care, developing more complex aspects of the Trust's EHR systems.

The post holder will be responsible of managerial duties over technical teams which will cover external and external staff.

1. Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams to proactively identify and resolve technical issues and risks.

2. Provide budgetary oversight and recruitment of staff in integration and software engineering.

3. Provide guidance and support to teams on best practices, and technical implementation.

4. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives and translate them into comprehensive technical strategies for developing digital and data architecture.

5. Collaborate with system and regional wide teams, to ensure alignment and proper integration of technical components.

6. Create roadmaps and digital architectural designs that support the Digital Strategy and long-term vision of the Trust.

7. Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements.

8. Define and support core architecture standards to ensure consistency and coherence across project by modelling approach that will integrate data and digital processes with wider human and operational processes.

9. Ensure development governance structures including operational groups, meetings, methodologies, risk management, incident management and other working practices are defined and regularly reviewed for effectiveness.

10. Define and monitor performance metrics within the teams and hold the leads to account in delivering them.







The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure objectives, policy and procedures are developed and implemented consistently to achieve the highest standards of development practice within Digital Services teams and Trust wide.

2. Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams to proactively identify and resolve technical issues and risks.

3. Provide budgetary oversight and recruitment of staff in integration and software engineering.

4. Provide guidance and support to teams on best practices, and technical implementation.

5. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives and translate them into comprehensive technical strategies for developing digital and data architecture.

6. Collaborate with system and regional wide teams, to ensure alignment and proper integration of technical components.

7. Create roadmaps and digital architectural designs that support the Digital Strategy and long-term vision of the Trust.

8. Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements.

9. Define and support core architecture standards to ensure consistency and coherence across project by modelling approach that will integrate data and digital processes with wider human and operational processes.

10. Ensure development governance structures including operational groups, meetings, methodologies, risk management, incident management and other working practices are defined and regularly reviewed for effectiveness.

11. Define and monitor performance metrics within the teams and hold the leads to account in delivering them.

12. Ensure the links, formal reporting and communications of work between Digital Services, the programme team and the digital clinical representatives are optimised and regularly reviewed for effectiveness.

13. Oversee the delivery of action plans to address key risks arising from assessment of priority, incidents, and issues.

14. The post holder will have a high degree of autonomy in making decisions on proposed designs, solutions and methodologies in software engineering.

15. The post holder will be required to appraise and implement technical direction considering the expert advice from their professional teams, industry trend and external expert advice as required.

16. Will hold responsibility for the non-functional and support implications of technical developments and will advise the Trust on the actions required to fulfil any perceived shortfall of accepted standard.

17. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in technology architecture. Actively promote and participate in a culture of knowledge-sharing initiatives, ongoing learning and improvement.

18. To respond appropriately to operational issues as required.

19. To document and maintain existing and new data feed requirements and work with third party suppliers / trust resources in process mapping, message mapping and integration testing for these feeds.

20. To provide oversight and risk mitigation for interface activities with technical and third-party system interface engagement teams.

21. To provide data conversion/migration expertise.

22. To provide technical documentation such as reference materials, installation instructions, knowledge-based articles, and specifications related to developments and interface feeds.

23. To manage the implementation of developed configuration changes to the trust's clinical applications.



This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, however it reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.




This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Ensure objectives, policy and procedures are developed and implemented consistently to achieve the highest standards of development practice within Digital Services teams and Trust wide. 2. Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams to proactively identify and resolve technical issues and risks. 3. Provide budgetary oversight and recruitment of staff in integration and software engineering. 4. Provide guidance and support to teams on best practices, and technical implementation. 5. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives and translate them into comprehensive technical strategies for developing digital and data architecture. 6. Collaborate with system and regional wide teams, to ensure alignment and proper integration of technical components. 7. Create roadmaps and digital architectural designs that support the Digital Strategy and long-term vision of the Trust. 8. Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements. 9. Define and support core architecture standards to ensure consistency and coherence across project by modelling approach that will integrate data and digital processes with wider human and operational processes. 10. Ensure development governance structures including operational groups, meetings, methodologies, risk management, incident management and other working practices are defined and regularly reviewed for effectiveness. 11. Define and monitor performance metrics within the teams and hold the leads to account in delivering them. 12. Ensure the links, formal reporting and communications of work between Digital Services, the programme team and the digital clinical representatives are optimised and regularly reviewed for effectiveness. 13. Oversee the delivery of action plans to address key risks arising from assessment of priority, incidents, and issues. 14. The post holder will have a high degree of autonomy in making decisions on proposed designs, solutions and methodologies in software engineering. 15. The post holder will be required to appraise and implement technical direction considering the expert advice from their professional teams, industry trend and external expert advice as required. 16. Will hold responsibility for the non-functional and support implications of technical developments and will advise the Trust on the actions required to fulfil any perceived shortfall of accepted standard. 17. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in technology architecture. Actively promote and participate in a culture of knowledge-sharing initiatives, ongoing learning and improvement. 18. To respond appropriately to operational issues as required. 19. To document and maintain existing and new data feed requirements and work with third party suppliers / trust resources in process mapping, message mapping and integration testing for these feeds. 20. To provide oversight and risk mitigation for interface activities with technical and third-party system interface engagement teams. 21. To provide data conversion/migration expertise. 22. To provide technical documentation such as reference materials, installation instructions, knowledge-based articles, and specifications related to developments and interface feeds. 23. To manage the implementation of developed configuration changes to the trust's clinical applications. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, however it reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

We are looking for a senior support worker within South Manchester Mental Health Service in Northenden, supporting adult females who have severe and enduring mental health diagnosis. The service provides 24 hour support which requires staff to fulfil sleep-ins as part of rota hours. The service is CQC (Care Quality Commission) registered for the activity of personal care. This is part of the provision for those who require this who live at the accommodation.



Below are some views from the women who live at the supported accommodation about what they are looking for in the staff team that work with them:




“To be able to make a cup of tea (a good one) and spend time with me”



“To understand my emotions when I am upset and take the time to get to know me”



“I enjoy gardening and music, I enjoy being in the garden and company when doing this. When listening to my music in my room I like to be left alone to dance and enjoy my time and not be disturbed.”



We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, inclusive, organised and caring individual with leadership qualities to support people to achieve to greater independence. With the aim to work intensely with women to achieve move on using the trauma informed care, recovery and person centred practices. You will ensure a high standard of quality of life for the people supported working in collaboration with the women receiving a service as well as in partnership with agencies involved in the women’s support and care planning.




This post is an ideal opportunity to become involved in the delivery of a high quality service, giving real job satisfaction whilst utilising your experience in a senior position. You will have excellent line management support and development from a CQC registered manager. You will join an established and experienced team. This is an experience for a person seeking to develop their career in leadership and management. The role is fully supported through a probation period with consistent supervision and access to training to assist your learning and development.




Creative Support is proud to have been providing the service in Northenden for over 25 years. In 2016, the service remodelled from residential service to support accommodation to meet the change in need of women leaving hospital settings. During this time the service model has been able to develop and progress with the experiences people living with mental health have. The service has emphasis on bespoke support planning and key worker relationships. The key aim is to support women’s recovery journeys and ensure pathways for greater independence are available and can be achieved.




The role will involve practical assistance with daily living, support and delivery/access to a wide range of activities that promote personal wellbeing. Day to day oversight of rotas and staffing needs as they arise and excellent communication with line management/senior colleagues.

You will work flexible shifts on a rolling rota to meet individual needs in a personalised way. Experience of supervising staff is desirable. Prior experience and possession of a relevant qualification is desirable.



Vacancy Reference Number: 71855

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.




Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.




We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization- Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.




We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Creative Support are recruiting for a Senior Quality Practitioner (Medication Lead) to join the national quality team. The role is based in Stockport town centre with national travel. There is potential for some flexible working.

Scope of the role

Creative Support has an established nationally focused quality department, which undertakes aspects of quality assurance work, compliance and good practice work nationally across our service user groups. These include a regular audit programme, a proactive audit schedule which works ahead of external inspections from regulators, local authorities and the CQC. Medication good practice and person centred support are imperative to achieving high quality services. The quality department is looking to enhance its team with this new Medication lead role.

Summary of the Role

The role of Senior Quality Practitioner – Medication Lead is a newly developed role which will significantly contribute to quality assurance across the organisation. The role will concentrate on medication governance and improvement processes across our national services, particularly those services who are registered with CQC. Creative Support currently has over 650 services, including Learning Disability, Mental Health, Care Homes, etc. The role will be well supported within the highly experienced and established quality team who have been together in its current work for over 10 years.

Key areas of concentration for this post holder are to have a lead role in medication good practice including ensuring policies and toolkits enable excellent medication management and to audit sites to ensure compliance against policy and protocols.

You will be based within the Quality team and will contribute to our audit and social care governance processes. Full induction and comprehensive training provided. The role is newly developed and hence the successful candidate will be involved in the strategy for the role in conjunction with the Head of Quality. This is a progressive role for an experience professional in Health and Social Care with a passion for high standard of health support and medication good practice. This is a varied role and suits someone who is organised, caring with great insight into good practice standards.

The role is based in Stockport town centre with national travel. There is potential for some flexible working.

If you would like to know more about this role please contact Claire Robinson, Head of Quality on 07974 320 577 or through our Head Office on 0161 236 0829.

Vacancy Reference Number: 68956
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker within our Bury Learning Disabilities Services to provide person centered support to 11 people across two sites with learning disabilities, physical needs and support needs, living in a supported living setting. The role will be to provide consistent, positive support. Each person holds their own tenancy and is supported to achieve independence and outcome-focused goals within their own person-centred plan.

Working with a highly skilled team of support workers, you will assist the Registered Manager in the management and provision of 24 hour support within the supported living settings.

You must have a good understanding of learning disabilities and person centered practice, as well as a commitment to developing the service and the staff team.

You will be responsible for

• Maximising service user outcomes by working closely with the service user, their family and friends, staff and involved professionals
• Developing and managing staff, including staff training, supervision and appraisal
• Supporting managers with business planning and service developments
• Supporting managers Quality Assurance and CQC compliance
• Auditing of service paperwork on a monthly basis
In return we offer a full induction and training program and manager support.
Relevant and transferable skills and experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities are essential within this post.
Vacancy Reference Number: 79067

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

Creative Support are recruiting for a Senior Quality Practitioner (Medication Lead) to join the national quality team. The role is based in Stockport town centre with national travel. There is potential for some flexible working.

Scope of the role

Creative Support has an established nationally focused quality department, which undertakes aspects of quality assurance work, compliance and good practice work nationally across our service user groups. These include a regular audit programme, a proactive audit schedule which works ahead of external inspections from regulators, local authorities and the CQC. Medication good practice and person centred support are imperative to achieving high quality services. The quality department is looking to enhance its team with this new Medication lead role.

Summary of the Role

The role of Senior Quality Practitioner – Medication Lead is a newly developed role which will significantly contribute to quality assurance across the organisation. The role will concentrate on medication governance and improvement processes across our national services, particularly those services who are registered with CQC. Creative Support currently has over 650 services, including Learning Disability, Mental Health, Care Homes, etc. The role will be well supported within the highly experienced and established quality team who have been together in its current work for over 10 years.

Key areas of concentration for this post holder are to have a lead role in medication good practice including ensuring policies and toolkits enable excellent medication management and to audit sites to ensure compliance against policy and protocols.

You will be based within the Quality team and will contribute to our audit and social care governance processes. Full induction and comprehensive training provided. The role is newly developed and hence the successful candidate will be involved in the strategy for the role in conjunction with the Head of Quality. This is a progressive role for an experience professional in Health and Social Care with a passion for high standard of health support and medication good practice. This is a varied role and suits someone who is organised, caring with great insight into good practice standards.

The role is based in Stockport town centre with national travel. There is potential for some flexible working.

If you would like to know more about this role please contact Claire Robinson, Head of Quality on 07974 320 577 or through our Head Office on 0161 236 0829.

Vacancy Reference Number: 72633
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Civil Design Engineers (Water), ideally with wastewater networks and/or clean water networks experience, for a variety of major long-term water industry frameworks across the UK.

In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England.

RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change.

Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a resilient, eco-friendly, and thriving Northwest.

About The Team:

RPS Water Consulting is a team of Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy development, to our Water Industry clients to support business planning and delivery. This is an evolving industry, providing challenges and opportunities that require innovation, dedication, and teamwork to help us meet our clients’ needs.

In addition to the United Utilities framework, we also work with several major water companies across the UK, having a broad portfolio of long-term framework agreements in place.

Our Water Consultancy business has a range of prestigious AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, where you’ll be securing your career for the next 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy!

About You:

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as Principal Civil Design Engineer is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.

You will have a substantial opportunity to contribute towards optioneering, outline, and detailed design expertise across various frameworks. Our scope of work encompasses a wide range of technically demanding projects in the field of Wastewater Infrastructure.

By joining us, you're not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You're making a meaningful impact on millions of lives the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Your Responsibilities:

Supporting the Principal Engineer in managing projects, and preparing conceptual, schematic, and detailed design of water and wastewater infrastructure assets including treatment works, pumping stations, sewers, and pumping mains.
Interacting with clients to grasp their specific needs and preferences.
Creating an outline and detailed design drawings, as well as associated construction-ready documentation.
Offering input into the development of Feasibility-level designs and Optioneering assessments.
Generating concise and well-organised design calculations, reports, drawings, and other deliverables, including both outline and detailed design drawings and relevant construction-ready documentation.
Collaborating with contractors, the supply chain, and various project stakeholders.
Mentoring and providing support for the professional development of junior team members.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Demonstrated proficiency in technical design across multiple disciplines within project environments.
Effective motivation, influencing, and people management skills.
Good grasp and working knowledge of relevant British Standards, UK Industry Codes of Practice, and Water Specifications.
Qualifications:

Preferably degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
Chartered or working towards chartership
Affiliation with a professional institution like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM, or in the process of working towards membership and nearing application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme