Total 136 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new role
To provide fully comprehensive administrative and project support for all installations. This will be a fast-paced role, where time-keeping, efficiency and effective productivity and self-motivation are a must.
The right candidate will be working alongside the Internal Project Manager and will adopt great working relationships with the engineers, clients and wider team.
* To assist with warranty and quotes for parts for installations in order to complete the projects.* To assist with Purchase Orders and Invoices as required.
* To assist with any Office Management responsibilities to keep the office running smoothly, from company vehicles, to events to office stock.
* To ensure that incoming mail is dealt with or appropriately redirected, indicating clearly any deadlines or instructions as necessary to facilitate speedy resolution and prioritisation.
* To ensure all client folders and information is up-to-date regularly to reflect the CRM system in regard to projects.
* To deal efficiently and professionally with all clients, whether in person, or by telephone or email, and act as an ambassador providing professional, supportive and helpful advice and information.

What you'll need to succeed
* Experience working in a similar role desired* Experience liaising with engineers and project managers
* Experience with purchase orders and invoices

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking for a permanent Social Worker to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people within the busy Family Support & Protection Team.This position will be mostly working from home, but you do need to be able to get to the city to complete assessments and join your team on site.

*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day.

You are required to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload (average of 17 -20) of children and young people within the long-term children's social work teams. You will be developing and maintaining relationships with children and families who require longer-term social work intervention, including those subject to child protection plans, complex child in need, PLO/Pre Proceedings and, if required, within the court arena.

You need to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans.

The quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision; training opportunities, tools and resources are readily available to assist in the day-to-day work.

Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time permanent Qualified Social Worker for their Children Looked After Team (CLA).

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

Duty days are 1 day a week, and you are required to attend the office on that day.
The current case load is between 16-18.

*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day.

The CLA team work with children once care proceedings have concluded.

There is some court work around revocation of care orders, contact disputes and making adoption orders. Therefore, some experience of court work would be preferable.
You will be required to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans.

Ensure adequate recording that evidences practice and develops practice that takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs. Ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures. You will need to prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts.

Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

Evidence of continuing professional development including post-qualification award knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated children in need social work practice issues.

Knowledge of methods of social work intervention and relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.Understanding of the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families, contemporary knowledge of social work & their social work applications, i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention, knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Southend City Council have fantastic opportunities in their Prevention Service, who are currently expanding their service and looking for more Social Workers to join their teams on a full-time permanent basis.There has never been a better time to join our teams and participate in growing our service to be innovative, creative and providing high quality support to people when they need it most. The main aim of the teams is to use a strength-based approach to support people returning home after hospital and enable people to live safely in the community, maximising their abilities to care for themselves and to support carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to.

The team work creatively with people and their carers to empower them and identify individual and community-based assets. You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, promoting well-being, independence and safety. You will also undertake safeguarding processes. You will be joining one of two close-knit teams with extremely supportive and experienced managers and senior staff and excellent learning and development opportunities. We are committed to your continuous professional development and offer regular supervision within a supportive working environment, so you are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed, to make a real difference to the lives of people in our community.You will promote our Connected Southend Model. Connected Southend is Southend's whole service approach to community practice, personalised enablement, new models of commissioning and social care support across the city. In essence, it is our new approach to providing the very best information, advice, prevention, support and social care. Alongside this, Connected Southend has the heart of the city embedded within, through our use and support of voluntary and community groups, our arts, culture, leisure and our heritage.

Living in Southend is so much more than local identity; it is how we relate to everything around us; our history as much as our future, and our desire to remain within the communities we call home with the people that are important to us.Bringing together practitioners, commissioners and providers, as well as our wider culture, arts and leisure services, we aim to change the way we support and enable people to live the lives they choose to live.

Connected Southend is underpinned by the core concepts of the Care Act, ensuring community opportunities, citizenship and personalised outcomes and is now core to Southend's Social Services plans for the future. The model itself sets out standards, principles and approaches for staff delivering services.

It places more emphasis on prevention and enablement, and supports people to live the life they want.

Within these positions, hybrid working is available. However, you are required to be on site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You need to have previous experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector.You will have the ability to apply a strength-based, asset-based approach to assessment, care planning and review.Have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

You need to have the ability to develop relationships with internal & external stakeholders including voluntary, public, private sector organisations, partners, suppliers and contractors, as well as ongoing commitment to continuous professional training and self-development.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Southend Council have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Social Worker to join the Ageing Well West Service.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is required as you will be required to be on site and travel around the city, as and when needed.The Ageing Well Service provides assessment and review functions for older aged adults and older adults with mental ill health.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Social Worker to work in Southend-on-Sea.This post is crucial to the delivery of person-centred care assessments and supporting adults to remain as independent as possible. Working alongside health colleagues to prevent adults from being admitted to long term residential care and supporting interdependence with the community, you will support adults and their carers as a 'change agent' to build on their strengths, assets and abilities to self-manage.

If you are a person who is passionate and highly motivated about developing services within a health and social care perspective, we would want to hear from you.

In return, we will offer professional supervision, appraisal and regular training.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You must have current experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector and have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.

You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Are you excited by the prospect of a target-drivenrole with the chance to boost sales in the expanding manufacturing sector inEssex? If so, this position is perfect for you! This company have a strongpresence in the East Anglia area and are continuing to see lots of success intheir field.

Your new role
We are seeking apositive and driven individual who possesses excellent communication skills tojoin our team as a Sales Executive. This role is imperative to the generationof new business and you will be immersed in a supportive, fast-moving and funoffice where you will have the opportunity to develop a career in sales.

Ideally, you will haveexperience in:

• Chasing leads
• Some experience within a previous sales position
• Prospecting and proactively making calls to introduce the business to other businesses/leads.
• Providing great levels of customer service for clients and colleagues.

What youwill get in return

• £20,000 - £25,000 plus commission.
• Progression and opportunity to play a big part in the business' success

What youneed to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
My client is based in Laindon, Essex, in a purpose-built design, engineering and headquarters building with 70 employees at this site.
Most of the business is the design, manufacture and assembly of filling and packaging lines for aerosols, with a high proportion of them being used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Your new role
They are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director to work in their administration department at their headquarters in Laindon, Essex.

This role directly reports to the MD and requires knowledge, experience, and soft skills to provide high-level support.
This role requires flexibility, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously as duties may vary.
On-site: Monday - Friday
Typical Duties- Ensure the smooth operation of daily activities- Telephone communication, using TEAMS telephone system- Administrative support, calendar management, organising and maintaining appointments, meetings, and travel plans- Meeting coordination, scheduling, preparing agendas and minutes- Typing correspondence and documents- Booking, planning and coordinating travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries- Management expenses, handling all related expenses, including reconciling receipts and preparing expense submissions.- Handling sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality- Managing personal tasks such as making appointments, running errands, and handling personal correspondence.- Planning and organising corporate and personal events, meetings, and conferences as needed- Liaising with stakeholders- Office administration- Any other ad hoc duties that may arise

What you'll need to succeed
Personal Attributes- Requires a high level of confidentiality, discretion and trustworthiness
- Confident in managing responsibilities
- Takes initiative with confidence
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders.
- Willing to listen and respond well to feedback
- Adaptable, actively embraces change
- To be able to work individually and as part of a team
- Keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in document preparation and scheduling tasks.

Knowledge and Experience
- Several years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant role
- Applicant must be numerate and have good written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of office operations, including administrative procedures, filing systems, and office software (Microsoft Office 365, especially Word)
- Confidence in producing correspondence and documents
- Relevant training or qualifications
- Good touch-typing speed required
- Time management, ability to prioritise tasks effectively, ensuring deadlines are met and time is used efficiently


What you'll get in return
The successful applicant will be eligible for a pension scheme and generous other benefits. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

I am proud to be working with a renowned homeless organisation committed to transforming lives by helping individuals experiencing homelessness secure meaningful employment. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support, empowering our clients to achieve independence and stability.
Role Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our clients through their journey from homeless to home. You will work closely with individuals to understand their needs, provide guidance, and connect them with resources and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to identify clients' needs and barriers to employment.
• Develop personalised support plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide one-on-one support, including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation.
• Liaise with local employers and training providers to create employment opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops and group sessions on job readiness and life skills.
• Advocate for clients and provide ongoing emotional and practical support.
• Maintain accurate records and report on clients' progress.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a support or social housing role, preferably within a homeless or employment-focused setting.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of clients.

To be eligible for this role you must also have a VALID UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle. Please note that this role does NOT offer sponsorship. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be currently living in the UK with a FULL right to work.
If you have the right experience and think this role is for you, please apply below! Alternatively, if you do not think this position is for you, please call 01473 261900 and ask to speak to Jacob for a confidential discussion on jobs that are available in your local area.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role
Southend Council have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Social Worker to join the Ageing Well East Service.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is required as you will be required to be on site and travel around the city, as and when needed.The Ageing Well Service provides assessment and review functions for older aged adults and older adults with mental ill health. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Social Worker to work in Southend-on-Sea.

This post is crucial to the delivery of person-centred care assessments and supporting adults to remain as independent as possible. Working alongside health colleagues to prevent adults from being admitted to long term residential care and supporting interdependence with the community, you will support adults and their carers as a 'change agent' to build on their strengths, assets and abilities to self-manage.If you are a person who is passionate and highly motivated about developing services within a health and social care perspective, we would want to hear from you.In return, we will offer professional supervision, appraisal and regular training.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You must have current experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector and have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Southend Council have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Social Worker to join the Ageing Well West Service.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is required as you will be required to be on site and travel around the city, as and when needed.The Ageing Well Service provides assessment and review functions for older aged adults and older adults with mental ill health. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Social Worker to work in Southend-on-Sea.This post is crucial to the delivery of person-centred care assessments and supporting adults to remain as independent as possible. Working alongside health colleagues to prevent adults from being admitted to long term residential care and supporting interdependence with the community, you will support adults and their carers as a 'change agent' to build on their strengths, assets and abilities to self-manage.

If you are a person who is passionate and highly motivated about developing services within a health and social care perspective, we would want to hear from you.In return, we will offer professional supervision, appraisal and regular training.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.You must have current experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector and have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.

You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Southend City Council have fantastic opportunities in their Prevention Service, who are currently expanding their service and looking for more Social Workers to join their teams on a full-time permanent basis.There has never been a better time to join our teams and participate in growing our service to be innovative, creative and providing high quality support to people when they need it most. The main aim of the teams is to use a strength-based approach to support people returning home after hospital and enable people to live safely in the community, maximising their abilities to care for themselves and to support carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to.
The team work creatively with people and their carers to empower them and identify individual and community-based assets.

You will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, promoting well-being, independence and safety. You will also undertake safeguarding processes. You will be joining one of two close-knit teams with extremely supportive and experienced managers and senior staff and excellent learning and development opportunities. We are committed to your continuous professional development and offer regular supervision within a supportive working environment, so you are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed, to make a real difference to the lives of people in our community.You will promote our Connected Southend Model. Connected Southend is Southend's whole service approach to community practice, personalised enablement, new models of commissioning and social care support across the city. In essence, it is our new approach to providing the very best information, advice, prevention, support and social care. Alongside this, Connected Southend has the heart of the city embedded within, through our use and support of voluntary and community groups, our arts, culture, leisure and our heritage.Living in Southend is so much more than local identity; it is how we relate to everything around us; our history as much as our future, and our desire to remain within the communities we call home with the people that are important to us.

Bringing together practitioners, commissioners and providers, as well as our wider culture, arts and leisure services, we aim to change the way we support and enable people to live the lives they choose to live.
Connected Southend is underpinned by the core concepts of the Care Act, ensuring community opportunities, citizenship and personalised outcomes and is now core to Southend's Social Services plans for the future. The model itself sets out standards, principles and approaches for staff delivering services. It places more emphasis on prevention and enablement, and supports people to live the life they want.

Within these positions, hybrid working is available. However, you are required to be on site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You need to have previous experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector.You will have the ability to apply a strength-based, asset-based approach to assessment, care planning and review.Have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

You need to have the ability to develop relationships with internal & external stakeholders including voluntary, public, private sector organisations, partners, suppliers and contractors, as well as ongoing commitment to continuous professional training and self-development.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, salary car sacrifice scheme and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
Mockingbird is an approach used in fostering to help improve placement stability for children in care, by helping carers to feel supported to offer more stable placements. Mockingbird uses the extended family model for foster carers by creating a hub which helps carers to offer each other respite care, peer support and joint social activities.

It creates a constellation of 6 to 10 satellite fostering families who are supported by 1 hub home that is operated by an experienced foster carer, offering planned and emergency sleepovers, advice, training and peer support. The Mockingbird programme works to meet the need for continuity and support for children and young people in care and for additional support for foster carers.Southend City Council are looking to appoint a part-time agency, Mockingbird Liaison Officer, who is a great relationship builder, a good co-ordinator and wants to make a difference for children in carer. This is a great opportunity to join this exciting new Mockingbird project.This post has hybrid options available. You will be spending the majority of time out and about in the community, required to be on site 1 day a week and the 22.5 hours are flexible. Please note that some weekend hours might be needed for events and social occasions.

As the Mockingbird Liaison Officer, you will work with key partners to develop a shared understanding of and commitment to, the Mockingbird Model. You will help to recruit foster carers to the new constellation and with families to create an extended family community for children and young people.The successful candidate will work alongside the fostering managers, social workers and support the wider working of the fostering service.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must have current experience of working within foster care services. You will have a high standard of customer service and administrative skills, along with this, experience and understanding of working collaboratively with internal and external teams and the ability to prioritise.You need to have the ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Strategic Commissioning Data Officer.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.This role is focussed on data and research, which is a vital part of any commissioning function. The council are looking for someone who has an analytic mindset and are able to help to use the data that they have available to inform future commissioning intentions.The role exists to transform and modernise care and support in Southend. You will provide commissioning and project support to specific commissioning work-streams.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must have previous experience as a commissioning officer, with knowledge of current national social care policies and an understanding of current NHS national, regional and local priorities.You will need to be able to analyse, interpret and assess data and have excellent IT skills, covering various applications. You will need prior knowledge of LAS and ContrOCC.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new company
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent Strategic Commissioning Officer.You will be required to cover all age commissioning with a focus on all age carers and managing the caring well strategy and partnership group across Southend.

You will co-produce change with people who need support, their friends/families and the residence of Southend. You will provide commissioning and project support to specific commissioning work streams. Also, you will help to develop commissioning plans that enable service users and carers to exercise choice and control in relation to how their needs are met and that ensures value for money.

Using market intelligence, supply and demand data and the views of service users and their families, you will inform the de-commissioning, redesign and commissioning of services, using co-production principles. Also, ensuring effective delivery of commissioning projects, you will ensure effective project reporting and monitoring of benefit realisation.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must have previous experience as a commissioning officer, with knowledge of current national social care policies and an understanding of current NHS national, regional and local priorities.

Have a keen knowledge of the local health and social care system across Southend along with experience of commissioning or planning and managing tendering and supply chain projects.Along with this, you are required to have excellent project management and organisational skills, along with the ability to manage tight deadlines and manage priorities.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
Hays are proud to be partnering with a vibrant, welcoming artistic hub at the heart of the cultural life of Colchester. We are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join a friendly, warm team within a charitable organisation.
Your new role

• Part-Time Finance Assistant - reporting to the Finance Manager
• (2.5 days a week - 18.5 hours)

• Inputting data, processing invoices, cash handling, bank reconciliations
• Complete purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Assist with cash handling, float reconciliation, petty cash disbursements and BACS payments

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a finance setting and an understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll functions
• Confident ability to use online systems and spreadsheets within a paperless filing system
• Pride in the work they do and an insightful nature
• Cash handling experience

What you'll get in return

• 20 days holiday - Plus Bank Holidays (28 in total)
• Supportive team and newly refurbished office
• Flexible working with minimum 1 day of remote working
• Study support
• Discounted company vendor incentives

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jess on 01206766621.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk