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Your new company:

You will become part of a company that believes that everyone matters. The setting, based in Llantwit Major, provides adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental illness the opportunity to be more independent. You will become part of a team that delivers person-centred care and creates a safe and stimulating environment where everyone can achieve.

Your new role:

This role will consist of supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental illness. You will be involved in the daily living of the individuals, providing personal care when necessary. A large part of the role is providing individuals with access to the community to participate in leisure activities and appointments. In this role, you have a real chance to have a positive impact on people's lives, promoting independence and improving standard of living. Shift patterns are days only and long days from 8am-8:30pm.

What you will need to succeed:

Experience in the social care sector is not essential for this role as you will be provided with training and a buddy to complete an induction. You must be committed to completing this training and any further training that may be required. Through this, you will be supported to gain qualifications and experience that will assist you in creating a career in social care. It is important that you are friendly and approachable, making it easy to communicate with both those you are caring for and your team. Due to the need for providing access to the community and transporting individuals, driving is essential for this role.

What you will get in return:

• Weekly pay
• An internal payroll system with no umbrella companies and hidden costs/ additional charges
• A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system.
• Career progression
• Referral bonuses
• Free training
• Free DBS
• Flexible working
• Holiday pay

What you need to do now:

If you are currently working in the social care sector and are looking for a change or are brand new to the sector and looking to start your career, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role!

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Senior IT Service Manager

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

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

We want to build on this success with your help.

In this role, as an Senior IT Service Manager you will drive analysis and resolution of complex issues, enlisting support and escalating where appropriate to relevant IT service functions as part of one of the biggest IT estates in the UK.

You own stakeholder relationships and make sure that Products and Services are delivering the best value for money in meeting business and user requirements and are able to offer guidance and respond effectively to queries about (for example) Product/Service design and policy.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

Delivery. Work. Projects.

As a Senior IT Service Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality and value-driven support for digital products and services that are used by millions of people and around 100,000 DWP colleagues.

Your role is all about making that service levels meet agreed targets, managing end to end service performance, and overseeing contracts with third party suppliers.

You'll monitor third-party supplier compliance with SLAs through regular reporting and analysis, ensuring services meet user requirements and deliver value for money.

We're hiring you because you are good at what you do, and you can make us better. You will share your data domain knowledge and experience to drive IT strategy, including defining the tools and techniques most appropriate for the environment.

You will also:

• Set objectives, oversee junior team members, and delegate service management tasks, acting as a point of escalation.

• Implement ongoing service improvements aligned with quality, risk, and security standards.

• Ensure that new or updated products are smoothly integrated into live service with adequate support and meet customer expectations.

Additional Duties:

On-Call Support: Provide out of hours major incident support on a 24/7 rota basis (on-call payments apply)

The skills and experience you need:

• Proven IT service management experience, preferably within a framework such as ITIL.
• Strong stakeholder management, with a history of successful collaboration and negotiation.
• Independent capability in managing digital products/services and reporting.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in service delivery and customer support.
• Experience in budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of Notification and Document Repository services is beneficial

Preferred Qualification:

ITIL 4 certification is encouraged for applicants. If you don't have it, don't worry, you can work towards it here as part of our commitment to learning and development.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or 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 £42,614 to £45,081

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth up to £13,000 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.

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Image Creation and Management: Develop, deploy, and maintain standardized Windows 10/11 images for endpoint devices across the organization, ensuring optimal performance and stability.

OS Deployment: Configure, troubleshoot, update, and maintain global OS Deployment variants on SCCM.

Security Compliance: Ensure that all Windows endpoint devices comply with company security policies and standards, conducting regular audits and updates, as necessary.

Technical Support: Provide expert technical assistance for Windows endpoint devices, including desktops, laptops, and other devices. Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues to maintain system reliability.

Project Coordination: Coordinator of the Windows 11 migration project, tracking progress of timelines, gathering of information, issues tracking, and risk mitigation to ensure a smooth transition.

Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams, partners, and other business departments to ensure project and operational objectives are met.

Issue Resolution: Provide ongoing technical support during and after the migration, addressing and resolving any issues related to the transition, including deployment failures, application problems, and performance concerns.

Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for support procedures, configuration settings, and troubleshooting steps to ensure consistency and support efficiency.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with IT teams involved in patch management, security, and regional deskside support to ensure a seamless migration experience.

OS Expertise: Extensive experience in troubleshooting and supporting Windows 10/11 operating systems.

Image Creation and Deployment: Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying OS Images in a large enterprise environment.

Endpoint Management: Proficiency with endpoint management tools such as Microsoft SCCM, MDT, Intune, or similar.

Security Practices: Strong knowledge of endpoint security best practices and implementation.

Technical Understanding: In-depth understanding of Active Directory, Group Policies, Networking, and Endpoint Security.

Scripting and Tools: Experience with PowerShell, command-line scripts, and SysInternals tools.

Desired Soft Skills:

Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to resolve complex issues effectively.

Communication: Strong communication skills with the capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

The selectee will serve as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Office of Security, Personnel Security and Vetting Division. Typical work assignments include:

• Performing security duties as it relates to the Personnel Security Program. Providing technical assistance to applicable stakeholders regarding personnel security (i.e., security questionnaires, accounts, and verification/validation and resolution of personnel security clearance issues).
• Assisting with organizing and prioritizing voluminous amounts of information in a systematic approach by identifying information in an effective and efficient manner. Assisting senior specialists in maintaining accurate class rosters and supporting the Personnel Security Program.
• Using judgment and tact to explain sensitive issues and reconciles conflicting viewpoints with employees and supervisors.
• Utilizing systems to manage the processing of security clearances such as receipt of security documents, recording of security interview, authorization of polygraph (if required), initiation of background investigation, adjudication of investigation findings, accessing information and managing the process of contractors gaining access to various facilities and IT access.

• The incumbent facilitates major initiatives by providing subject matter expertise on asset valuation and program tools for the management of the National Capital Region’s real estate portfolio. Takes the lead role to ensure the development and execution of targeted program strategies. Maximizes and strengthens business line relationships by understanding and managing customer expectations and perceptions to integrate subject matter expertise into the regional PBS operations and recommends changes to existing procedures and processes that will enhance the service delivery.
• Obtains new business and facilitates the service delivery of existing business; ensures the coordination of planning and program implementation with other PBS Divisions. Oversees the maintenance of national and regional program databases.
• Addresses problems and concerns raised by Client Delivery staff on behalf of customer agencies. Investigates and oversees the investigation of source of problems and validates findings. Recommends corrective action, and resolves to the mutual benefits and satisfaction of all parties involved.
• Supervises staff assigned to the Division in the performance of work geared toward supporting and validating client agency project management requirements. This includes: establishes and plans work schedules for subordinates; establishes short and long term priorities and objectives; evaluates employee work performance; and provides guidance, advice, and counsels on all performance and personnel matters regarding branch employees. Handles disciplinary actions when necessary. Reviews and approves or denies leave requests. 

This position is assigned to the office of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) at the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DC VAMC). The incumbent supports the Nursing Education & Research service in accomplishing the mission and goals of the medical center and nursing service. The incumbent provides program support functions of Nursing Education & Research under the direction of the service chief nurse and must have sufficient knowledge of the service to effectively support the management of the administrative requirements of Nursing Education & Research. The incumbent coordinates activities with other members of the nursing service support staff. These activities include but not limited to special activities, visitations, special programs, scheduling, organizing meetings/conferences, fiscal processes including budget and contracting, business functions, coordinating academic affiliations, trainee appointments, coordinating onboarding activities, timekeeping, supply management, education tracking/administrative functions, communications throughout the medical center, program analysis, and reports.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD25001A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Conduct Working Capital Fund (WCF) IT Service Management and IT Business Studies, monitor the assigned Agency IT services and the WCF Data Processing activities, and evaluate service performance to provide recommendations to Service Management Branch (SMB) and WCFD leadership to meet divisional objectives.
• Provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other specialists on routine project management issues; Assist in identifying and communicating project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support IT Technical Teams, Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), and WCF Accountants to ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all WCF IT services and customer support applications.
• Provide WCF customer support and services as in identifying conventional IT service delivery issues, conducting analyses, resolving service delivery problems, suggesting improvements, and making recommendations to management

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

The selectee will serve as a Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Director, Office of Communication and Media Relations. Typical work assignments include:

• Managing the development, and execution of strategic public affairs programs and campaigns that convey complex information by leveraging all available communication channels and emerging technology.
• Designing communication strategies that define and convey messages to the intended audience anticipating impending potential ramifications and offering strategies and providing alternative actions and assessments to overcome impediments.
• Providing editorial oversight of speeches, scripts, news, and external audience.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the press, radio, television, other Federal, state, and local agencies, industries, and civic groups.

This is a trainee position in the Management and Resources Staff (MRS) of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB).

The incumbent is an entry level specialist in organizational administrative management programs, and will be responsible for assisting senior level specialist with complex and sometimes controversial studies in a wide variety of administrative management areas that include but are not limited to:

• Budget analysis and preparation
• Personnel and Human Resources work
• Clerical work
• Bureau planning and policy development

The Management Support Assistant assists with the processing of stipend payments for interns and fellows for the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships (OAAI). This position works closely with the Administrative Officer and the Management Support Specialist.

In this position, you will:

• Coordinate with program staff and other SI offices to create and update vendor enrollment records.
• Enter purchase requisition information into SI ERP financial system for academic stipends and stipend payment distributions.
• Provide administrative support to program staff, serving as unit timekeeper and preparing travel order/vouchers in Concur travel system.
• Reconcile central SI reports with organization records, resolving discrepancies by discussion with vendors, SI accounting office, and administrative office.
• Serve as the purchase card holder for OAAI and exercise use of purchase card authority to obtain goods and services for the office.

The Management Support Assistant assists with the processing of stipend payments for interns and fellows for the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships (OAAI). This position works closely with the Administrative Officer and the Management Support Specialist.

In this position, you will:

• Coordinate with program staff and other SI offices to create and update vendor enrollment records.
• Enter purchase requisition information into SI ERP financial system for academic stipends and stipend payment distributions.
• Provide administrative support to program staff, serving as unit timekeeper and preparing travel order/vouchers in Concur travel system.
• Reconcile central SI reports with organization records, resolving discrepancies by discussion with vendors, SI accounting office, and administrative office.
• Serve as the purchase card holder for OAAI and exercise use of purchase card authority to obtain goods and services for the office.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Schedules, plans, and conducts comprehensive, on-site and virtual reviews of small- to mid-sized FAS cooperators, participants, grant recipients, and private voluntary organizations' financial systems.
• Conducts analysis of the following areas (but not limited to): micro purchase credit card transactions; representation fund expenses; administration of petty cash; unliquidated obligations; travel vouchers; procurement actions and expenses.
• Prepares and submits comprehensive and well-documented review file workpapers to the supervisor or designated senior specialist for review.
• Assists senior level Compliance Review Specialists with conducting special surveys, studies, and reviews of FAS programs, policies, and procedures and prepares recommendations for improvement.
• Assists in reviewing and evaluating existing and proposed legislation and regulations to determine the impact they may have on FAS operational systems, and whether they have adequate safeguards to detect or prevent fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
• Assesses internal controls of the organizations for: adequacy of safeguarding FAS resources; accuracy and reliability of data furnished to FAS; and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

You will:

• Coordinate and manage Working Capital Fund (WCF) service management, including providing customer support for the Agency IT services and the WCF Data Processing activity; oversee and conduct comprehensive customer and market analysis/studies to identify, propose, and support business solutions to complex management challenges with far-reaching scope and impact.
• Assists in planning and managing delivery and acceptance of complex IT projects and applies agile methodologies for project management, including the development and use of new tools for work planning methods and tracking.
• Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all WCF IT services and customer support applications.
• Develop outreach strategies and materials to communicate service information about various initiatives to customers, stakeholders, and partners with EPA. The incumbent identifies policy issues, designs analysis, suggests improvements, and makes recommendations to management on issues related to enhancing service delivery.
• Assists Contracting Officers and any duly appointed Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) with the evaluation and execution of IT service contracts to ensure best services are being delivered under the contract to include assisting to ensure contractors perform the technical and management requirements.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

• Uses knowledge of government regulations to assist the Contracting office in awarding Architectural and Engineering (A/E) and construction contracts.
• Briefs Park, Denver Service Center, NPS Region 1 and WASO leadership on project status, delays and construction issues on large complex projects.
• Assists in negotiating A/E services, construction management services, and construction contracts.
• Participates in Value Analysis Workshops, and makes park, region, and design team (or equivalent) presentations on project needs, impacts, logistics, and temporary systems.
• Performs daily site visits to each project site an properly documents work, materials and manpower for each trade.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assigns work to subordinates and evaluates work performance.
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions, recommends approving, promotion, or reassignment.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases.
• Identifies development and training needs of employees, develops performance standards; develops subordinates in delivering Veteran-centric and customer-centric service; develops subordinates by identifying training and developmental opportunities; serves as coach, facilitator, and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.
• Serves as the Associate Director's lead for Consultation of the T&I Program in all VA facilities and continued consultation on T&I matters. Develops consultation strategies, manages rollout, timelines, milestones. Adjusts program and project timelines based on mission changes and requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the planning, coordination, consultation, and sustained cultural transformation of VA toward improved customer experience. As part of the T&I team, the incumbent will participate in the gathering of best practices and data, development of additional tools and resources, tailored consultation to VA facilities. The incumbent demonstrates ICARE (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) values and promotes the VA WAY to include WECARE (Welcome, Explain, Connect, Actively Listen, Respond, Express Gratitude) behaviors and SALUTE (Say Hello, Apologize, Listen, Understand, Take Action, Express Gratitude) service recovery model both in direct interaction with staff, Veterans, and internal and external stakeholders as well as in the decision-making process.
• Promotes T&I by collaborating, consulting, mentoring, and building relationships with VA-staff, external subject matter experts, Veterans, their families and caregivers. The incumbent undertakes special projects, as assigned, to promote the cultural transformation
  and modernization of VA, to be a proactive veteran-oriented culture.
• Builds and sustains positive professional relationships with all levels of VA leadership. Collaborates with VA leaders on program goals, projects, and initiatives with intent to connect to agency/administration goals and projects for sustainment.
• Champions enterprise connections in new behaviors, local initiatives, and organizational goals and collaborates to ensure organizational initiative sustainment.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with stakeholders holding opposing points of view.