Gloucestershire County Council are recruiting for a Permanent Advanced Practitioner to join their Children & Families teams. This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Social Workers looking for the next step up in their career or Advanced Practitioners looking to join a nurturing and supportive council.

+ £4,000 welcome payment and an annual retention payment of £2,000.

Hours: Full Time (36 hours)

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

The key responsibilities for this role include working in collaboration and alongside the Team Manager, to:

• Be the allocated Advanced Social Work Practitioner for a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks and circumstances
• Provide supervision and management oversight for the practice and development of Trainee Social Workers on placement and Newly Qualified Social Workers in their first Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within the team
• Take a lead in promoting, supporting and addressing quality control, assurance and improvement activities within the team and across the service in accordance with the Accelerated Improvement Plan and other associated plans
• Take a lead in promoting, supporting and addressing performance activities within the team and across the service in accordance with the Accelerated Improvement Plan and other associated plans

Responsibilities and duties:

• Demonstrate exemplary social work practice in accordance with Social Work England's professional standards to promote and the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in need of support, protection and care.
• Ensure that all social work activity is compliant with statutory guidance, legislation and GCC policies and procedures.
• Deliver consistently good and effective social work practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families through evidenced based practice which is consistent with the Essentials Programmes and Practice Fundamentals.
• Manage a protected caseload of up to 8 children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks and circumstances.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people and their parents/carers and families to explore concerns, build resilience and understanding to deliver improved outcomes.
• Risk assess and review plans to build on identified strengths and address the risk of significant harm to achieve and maintain long term safety and wellbeing for children and young people

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of children and families statutory social work.
• Supervisory and mentoring, coaching or training experience.
• Proven track record of effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of creating a learning culture and environment.
• Experience of chairing meetings and attending court.

Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area

As well as your experience as a front line social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post:

• Social Work England registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Practice educator qualification (or working towards)
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive
• Enhanced DBS clearance

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Job Title: Clinical Lead for Occupational Health (Band 8B)
Location: Working Well Gloucester
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary / Agency

Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Lead for Occupational Health (Band 8B) to join the team at Working Well Gloucester. This role is ideal for an occupational health professional with a strong clinical background and leadership experience who is ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping and delivering exceptional occupational health services.
As the Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing clinical practices, ensuring the highest standards of care, and supporting the well-being of a diverse workforce. You'll work closely with other healthcare professionals, provide expert guidance, and drive quality improvements across the service. This is a dynamic and rewarding position that combines clinical expertise, strategic planning, and people management.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage clinical services within the Occupational Health department, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on occupational health issues, including risk assessments, workplace health promotion, and employee rehabilitation.
• Conduct clinical assessments, manage case reviews, and oversee complex cases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement health and wellness programs.
• Ensure service standards are met and that the Occupational Health unit operates efficiently and effectively.
• Support and mentor junior team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Contribute to policy development and service improvements in line with current legislation and best practices in occupational health.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with specialist training in Occupational Health or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a senior occupational health role, ideally within an NHS or similar healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of occupational health standards, legislation, and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels.
• Competency in assessing and managing clinical risks and complex cases.

Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:

• Competitive hourly rate of £42.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a leading occupational health service.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.
• We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
• The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
• - DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
• - £250 training allowance
  - Excellent pay rates
  - Specialist consultants offering single point of contact
  - Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
  - Ltd and PAYE payment options available
  - Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities

This role offers the chance to drive clinical excellence in occupational health at a prestigious organisation. If you're a proactive and dedicated professional looking to advance your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

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Job Title: Customer Service Consultant (Money Confidence Expert)Function: Branch BankingLocation: QuedgeleyHours: Full Time 35 Hours. Flexible between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday on a rotational basisSalary: £25,288 (£23,200 base, plus cash allowance of £2,088) and excellent benefits At TSB, we're all here to give money confidence to our customers and communities. Wherever you work in TSB, you can make a real difference to your career, our business, and the wider community.We are looking for someone who is passionate about customer experience. How you’ll make a differenceAs a Money Confidence Expert, you’ll help personal and business customers build confidence in using the different ways they can bank with TSB. You’ll show and help them get the most from their channels of choice, so their everyday banking is easy and convenient. Through face-to-face interactions, telephone and video banking, you’ll build and deepen customer relationships by getting to know about them and their unique needs. Being responsible for responding to customer enquiries, addressing their needs, and proactively educating them about our products and services in the most convenient way for the customer. By going the extra mile and offering them financial support that might even change their lives. Building a great relationship, adding that personal touch and making them feel that TSB is the only bank for them. What you’ll bring
- Be great with people; provide exceptional customer service in person, through video calls, and over the phone.
- Have a flair for understanding what customers need and the best way to support them with their current and future goals.
- Ability to help answer questions and sort out problems. 
- Be a strong team player with a collaborative approach, working together to improve overall customer satisfaction.
- Embraces Digital. Develop a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge and behaviours to be proficient at educating and assisting customers to digitally self-serve using their own device or branch tablets with our online banking and mobile App.
Location
- Candidates must be able to commute to other branch locations, typically, a journey from home to work of up to 1¼ hours or approximately 25 miles is considered to be reasonable by TSB.
What we offer in returnWe’ll pay you a base salary of £23,200 from day one, and an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Extra 9% of your salary (£2,088) to either take as cash in your pay or to spend on flexible benefits (dental plan, cycle2work, buying extra holidays, etc.)
- Variable Pay Award (5%/£1,160 on target) based on company performance.
- Fantastic company pension – TSB contributing up to 13%
- 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays)
- Private Healthcare
If this sounds up your right up your street, come and join our team. We make things happen!
We are TSB. Life Made More.
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Job Description Job Title: Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)/Urgent Care Practitioner Responsible to: Nurse Partner Accountable to: Nurse Partner Salary Range: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience Contract Type: Permanent Job Summary: The post holder is an experienced nurse or paramedic who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, within the remit of telephone triage and acute minor illness management. Place of employment: The main places of employment are to be Rosebank Surgery, 153b Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL1 5JQ, Severnvale Surgery, St James, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4WD, Bartongate Surgery, 115 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4AG and Kingsway Health Centre, Rudloe Drive, Kingsway or any other premises that the Practice may operate from. _______________ Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate) Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where appropriate Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care Communication Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Estimate and maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues Participate in Practice team meetings Produce written documents that evidence the contribution of the nursing team to the Practice priorities Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (eg PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC or other professional body Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care Participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation Participate in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from clinical incidents and near-miss events. Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate Personal Development Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model Support the development of others in order to maximise staff potential Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Assist in promotion of the role of the nursing team in the provision of care Team Working Understand own role and scope in the practice and identify how this may develop over time Work as an effective and responsible senior practice nurse, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of other colleagues Ensure clear referral mechanisms are in place to meet patient need Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery Management of Risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements Support members of the team to undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements. Apply infection-control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all. Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice. Utilising Information Use technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to the planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases Understand the responsibility of self and others regarding the Freedom of Information Act. Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care Equality and diversity Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, but is designed to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken and will vary in the light of changing demand and priorities within the Practice. Substantive changes in the range of work undertaken will be carried out in consultation with the jobholder.

Attendance Support Officer Grade 6, Points 13-20 37 hours a week Term time only plus additional 5 days by agreement with line manager Equivalent to 39 weeks Salary- £26,873-£30,296 full time (actual £23,089-£26,030) (Subject to April 2024 pay increment) Temporary for 1 year. (This role requires you to hold a full valid driving licence) Chosen Hill School is looking for someone to identify and support students with low attendance and who need to improve their attendance. The successful applicant will provide support and challenge to parents in line with our policy on attendance. You will work collaboratively with the Education Welfare Office (EWO), Pupil Premium Manager and Attendance Administrator liaising with agencies as well as develop and maintain links between school and the homes of students. You will meet with students regularly to identify barriers to attendance. The ultimate aim of the role is to remove these barriers to build good attendance identified students.
The role will involve working with students in Year 7-11.
You will have experience of working with people in a supportive role with a strong desire to see people succeed. With training, you will develop a clear understanding of the barriers to good attendance as well a variety of strategies to improve attendance. Chosen Hill School is a happy school built on positive relationships and is a rewarding place to work. You will receive excellent support in helping you to secure the best care and guidance for our students and their families.
Chosen Hill School is a thriving comprehensive academy, judged good by Ofsted in all categories. It is a large, popular and successful11-18 Academy School situated in Churchdown half way between Cheltenham and Gloucester. We have around 1350 students on roll, of which 200 are in the Sixth Form. Chosen Hill is a happy school, where students, staff and parents work closely in partnership. There is an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
Benefits of working at Chosen Hill School include: • Support from an experienced IT Department • Full training, although knowledge of IT systems is required • First Aid at Work qualification • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution • Cycle to work scheme • Employee Benefits including – free coffee, free onsite parking, employee assistance programme, free breakfast an increasing programme of staff social events, on site car valet service, free flu vaccinations, staff counselling including regular reflective supervision.

Field Support Supervisor

Location: Gloucestershire

Pay rate: £27,710pa

Shifts: Monday to Friday with a weekend on call on a rota bases

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Field Support Supervisors with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our community service teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Field Support Supervisors to join us in leading our supported living service(s) Gloucestershire. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Field Support Supervisors will be responsible for managing a team of colleagues with the purpose of helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives. You could be developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing reports and generally assisting the Branch Manager in the day-to-day management of our services. You’ll never lose sight of why you choose to do this, as our Field Support Supervisors regularly visit their services and spend time with the people we support.

You will also take part in the on-call rota (although this may be subject to change depending on the needs of the service).

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Field Support Supervisors having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Field Support Supervisors should have previous experience in a care management role and a Level 3 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, acquired brain injury, complex individuals with mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job title: SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30pm

Salary: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum dependant on experience/qualifications

Contract: Permanent; Term Time only

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an SEN Primary Teacher to join our close-knit team at Brookthorpe Hall School, part of Options Autism.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and committed SEN Primary Teacher to join our educational team and to help deliver an outstanding curriculum, motivate the pupils and achieve positive outcomes for our young people.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with young people with a range of complex learning needs. You will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of how these needs impact upon learning and behaviour in the classroom. You may have specialist knowledge and experience of working with autistic spectrum disorder or pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Or you may have experience of working across both specialisms

Job Summary and Duties

Working as an SEN Primary Teacher for Brookthorpe Hall School, you will deliver fun educational based learning which is tailored to each of our pupils to ensure they will achieve positive results. The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead the teaching of and co-ordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support.

Following a thorough induction programme, your duties will include:

Teaching a varied range of subjects
Preparing, planning and assessing teaching sessions whilst maintaining an awareness of curriculum developments
Writing and implement individual education plans, making assessments of educational attainment, setting challenging yet achievable targets
Build relationships with all young people, which will encourage their interest and participation in their education
Creating an environment which is stimulating and purposeful for all pupils to promote teaching and learning outside the formal classroom settings
Key Skills Required:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status
Have a background of teaching a range of subjects at Primary Level, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculum
Be experienced in or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour (SEMH/ASD)
Please include examples of relevant knowledge and experience related to this role in your letter of application.

About the School

Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: SEN Secondary Teacher

Location: Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester

Salary: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum dependant on experience/qualifications

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SEN Secondary Teacher to join our close-knit team at Brookthorpe Hall School, part of Options Autism.

About the role

As a SEN Secondary Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of KS3 and 4 curricula in ways that maximises pupil's achievement and ability to develop.

This is an exciting opportunity for a SEN Secondary Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure, and you will be working in an environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Quality is always top of our agenda, and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for a confident SEN Secondary Teacher who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable pupils in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.

Key Skills Required:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status
Have a background of teaching a range of subjects at Secondary Level, delivering teaching at a good or outstanding level
Knowledge of current education issues in relation to terms of practise, process and curriculum
Be experienced in or have an interest working within an SEN setting, supporting pupils with challenging behaviour (SEMH/ASD)
Please include examples of relevant knowledge and experience related to this role in your letter of application.

About us

Brookthorpe Hall School is a specialist provision providing full-time specialised co-education for young people aged 7 to 16 with a range of complex needs, communication difficulties and associated challenging behaviour. This may include social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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Critical Care Services lead by Clinical Lead, Simon Webster. The Critical Care service comprises of 18 other Consultants: Our Critical Care services are delivered across two unit, one on the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital site and one on the Cheltenham General site. The two units admit approximately 1,500 patients a year. We support elective surgical services including Upper GI resection work, head and neck cancer services, three counties Gynae-Oncology services, a busy vascular unit. We have a busy medical admissions workload supporting all specialities including interventional cardiology, haematology, oncology, respiratory and renal medicine. We have the greatest number of paediatric admissions outside of PICU in the South West with between 40 and 50 admissions per year. We pride ourselves on our MDT approach to patient care and the flat hierarchy within our units. We have the support of an excellent outreach team across both our sites and we work closely together to ensure the best patient care. Gloucestershire Critical Care department is a dynamic, hard-working unit that delivers excellent outcomes for our patients and is a fantastic place to work, learn and contribute. Clinical responsibilities Provide care to Critical Care patients Reviewing Critical Care referrals from throughout the hospital Support the provision of an on-call rota in a 1:8 frequency Support the MDT on Critical Care Participate in shared decision making for ongoing management of Critical Care patients Take part in audit Assist in recruitment to ongoing research projects Education and training While these posts are not educationally approved nor recognised by the Royal College for training purposes, they are educationally sound and well supported. The department offers weekly formal teaching sessions on Friday afternoons to which all staff are encouraged to attend. Continuing professional development The department encourages post holders to take part in audit, Quality Improvement (QI) activity on the units. In addition, the department is active in recruiting to several ongoing research projects and opportunities to take part including taking on the role of associate Principal Investigator are encouraged. Clinical Governance The department of Critical Care has robust Clinical governance processes with a monthly CG meeting and two monthly mortality and morbidity review.

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Job Title: Customer Service Consultant (Money Confidence Expert)Function: Branch BankingLocation: GloucesterHours: Full Time 35 Hours. Flexible between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday on a rotational basisSalary: £25,288 (£23,200 base, plus cash allowance of £2,088) and excellent benefits At TSB, we're all here to give money confidence to our customers and communities. Wherever you work in TSB, you can make a real difference to your career, our business, and the wider community.We are looking for someone who is passionate about customer experience. How you’ll make a differenceAs a Money Confidence Expert, you’ll help personal and business customers build confidence in using the different ways they can bank with TSB. You’ll show and help them get the most from their channels of choice, so their everyday banking is easy and convenient. Through face-to-face interactions, telephone and video banking, you’ll build and deepen customer relationships by getting to know about them and their unique needs. Being responsible for responding to customer enquiries, addressing their needs, and proactively educating them about our products and services in the most convenient way for the customer. By going the extra mile and offering them financial support that might even change their lives. Building a great relationship, adding that personal touch and making them feel that TSB is the only bank for them. What you’ll bring
- Be great with people; provide exceptional customer service in person, through video calls, and over the phone.
- Have a flair for understanding what customers need and the best way to support them with their current and future goals.
- Ability to help answer questions and sort out problems. 
- Be a strong team player with a collaborative approach, working together to improve overall customer satisfaction.
- Embraces Digital. Develop a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge and behaviours to be proficient at educating and assisting customers to digitally self-serve using their own device or branch tablets with our online banking and mobile App.
Location
- Candidates must be able to commute to other branch locations, typically, a journey from home to work of up to 1¼ hours or approximately 25 miles is considered to be reasonable by TSB.
What we offer in returnWe’ll pay you a base salary of £23,200 from day one, and an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Extra 9% of your salary (£2,088) to either take as cash in your pay or to spend on flexible benefits (dental plan, cycle2work, buying extra holidays, etc.)
- Variable Pay Award (5%/£1,160 on target) based on company performance.
- Fantastic company pension – TSB contributing up to 13%
- 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays)
- Private Healthcare
If this sounds up your right up your street, come and join our team. We make things happen!
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and support to individuals with complex health needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Working Hours: You will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering the following hours: 3 days during the week. 0730-0930 and 14:00 – 20:00. Key Responsibilities: Delivering personalised care and support to clients with complex health conditions. Assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and meal preparation. Administering medication and monitoring health conditions. Providing emotional support and companionship. Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. Requirements: Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility to work the specified hours. Benefits: Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. DBS Paid for. Excellent training programme. Blue Light Card Eligibility. Our Safeguarding Commitment Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work. #Libertatem ABOUT LIBERTATEM

Hospitality Service Supervisor – Front Office

Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

Our front office teams, deliver a true hospitality experience to all our guests, from welcoming the guests, and describing hotel facilities available while offering a professional, friendly, and engaging service.

YOU will be a positive and engaging individual, with a passion for making guests smile and will receive guests in a professional and friendly manner, handling all customer check-ins’ or inquiries.

As the front-facing member of the team, you will ensure you are always presentably engaging in positive communication with the team and department, always acting as a professional, and delivering consistently exceptional hospitality service to all guests at the hotel.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our best western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• YOU will have experience working within a busy hotel front desk environment (Preferred)
• At least 12 months of supervisory experience
• Highly motivated and proactive; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions.
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office, Financial systems) and numeracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experienced user of Opera, Delphi, and Microsoft Office (Preferred)
• A positive and engaging demeanor.
• Be able to do duty management responsibiliy

Hotel

5 minutes from the M5 and a short taxi journey from Gloucester train station you will find the Gloucester Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western. An equal distance from junctions 11A and 12 of the M5, if you’re travelling north or south, we’re only a 5-7-minute drive from the motorway.

The hotel has 95 bedrooms including 6 family rooms, meeting rooms for up to 180 delegates. A Civil Ceremony licence and versatile wedding suite for up to 200 guests. Health club with squash court and beauty treatment area and a swimming pool and children’s pool.

Plus, the hotel is within walking distance of Gloucester Golf Club and Gloucester ski and snowboard centre with one of the UK’s longest ski slopes. And you find miles and miles of cycling routes and beautiful walks in the nearby Cotswolds and Forest of Dean.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

Air Group, part of the Key Group of companies is the largest community of its kind in the later life lending market with over 8,000 members across the UK. Specifically designed to help advisers and brokers to develop their business, with the tools and infrastructure to compete with large sector specialists. Air Sourcing, our technology solution which allows advisers to source all later life lending products in real time, allowing them to select a suitable product for their clients' needs.

As a Customer Service Assistant, you will be involved in processing administration requests and queries from mortgage advisers via our Sourcing platform, online chat, email and over the phone. The ideal candidate will show initiative to get the job done in a timely manner and have an enthusiastic attitude with a genuine passion for providing professional customer service.

We are looking for a team player who can prioritise, multi-task, and manage their time effectively. The ability to think fast and work in a fast-paced environment is key to being successful in this role. In return you will be part of a fantastic team and organisation who invest in their employees.

Responsibilities:

• To demonstrate and continuously embed the company values in every aspect of the role.

• Provide customer service support via the telephone, online chat and email.

• Process KFI requests as they are received.

• To build knowledge of the Equity Release market.

• Become a competent user of the Air Sourcing system.

• Process Air Mortgage Club registrations.

Skills & experience:

• Previous administration and customer service experience is essential, however full training in the market will be given.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and confidence to liaise with all levels of an organisation; both internal and external.

• Ability to work well in a busy and ever-changing environment.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Ability to process tasks coming in from a variety of sources at one time.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:

Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.
Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.
Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of service.

• Additional holiday purchase scheme

• 1 charity day

• Tier 1 pension (Employee 5%, Employer 8%

• Simply Health cashback plan

• Life Assurance

We are pleased to announce that we have a fantastic opportunity for an EXPERIENCED childcare level 3 practitioner to join our “outstanding” team.

We are hoping to recruit a passionate, enthusiastic, individual with experience of working in an early years environment that offers full daycare between 7:30-6:00pm.

Hours to be discussed upon successful application. Level 3 or above Qualification in Early Years.


Links is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.