Total 160 care provider job vacancies in Australia

Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the Home

• Rendlesham Care Centre, Suffolk, IP12 2TP
• 60 Bedded Nursing/Residential Home
• 9.9 Carehome.co.uk Review Score
• Good CQC Score

About the role

• Chef
• Bank Hours Required
• £15.90 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for highly skilled chefs to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Recovery Practitioner

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

Key role and responsibilities for a Recovery Practitioner;

• Able to manage a caseload of 40-60 service users
• Supporting the individuals from Point of Entry
• Provide Screening, Assessment and Recovery Plans
• Deliver One to One interventions

Minimum requirements for a Recovery Practitioner;

• Experience of working within the Substance Misuse field
• Awareness of health issues relating to Substance Misuse
• Experience of Key Working and Care Planning

Our client vision is for people of all ages to be safe, build ambitions for the future and to reach their full potential. They create services and support people's complex Health and Social needs, helping them to build healthier lives that meaning and value for themselves and their families.

What we offer for a Recovery Practitioner;

• £250 Training Allowance
• Excellent Pay Rates
• A fantastic £250 Referral Bonus
• Specialist Substance Misuse consultants offering single point of contact

If you want to hear more about this Recovery Practitioner role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now!'

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Berkshire, which needs a Planning and Highways Lawyer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic team for a valued local authority.

This role can pay £50-£55ph umbrella and operate on a remote basis for the right candidate (they would prefer someone to attend the office twice a week). This is a three-month rolling contract.

The Role Of A Planning And Highways Lawyer:

• Handling a full caseload on Planning and Highways Law from start to completion
• To personally undertake and maintain a caseload of work with primary emphasis in the area of Town and Country Planning (including s106 agreements, policy, minerals and waste, and CIL) highways work (drafting of agreements and notices) and public rights of way. The caseload is both contentious and non-contentious.
• Handle some property and commons work as and when required.

The Person:

• Someone who has experience in Planning and Highways Law within the public sector
• Ideally someone with 3+ years PQE in Planning Law
• Someone who is organised and self-motivated and is prepared to contribute and improve upon the efficiency of the team

Benefits Included With The Planning And Highways Lawyer Position:

• Remote working
• Flexible hours
• Weekly payments

If this Planning And Highways Lawyer vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

Service Care Solutions are currently working with a charity to fill a long term contract for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker. This role will be closely managing a caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-Opiate cohort.

Key role and responsibilities for Recovery Worker

• Completing Comprehensive Assessments
• Managing a high caseload of complex cases
• Completing Care Plans & Risk Assessments
• Working closely with Substance Misuse clients
• Deliver harm reduction advice for needle & syringe, recovery interventions, blood borne virus intervention and overdose prevention
• Enable service users to access education, employment services, health services, and wellbeing & recovery support activities

Minimum requirements for Recovery Worker

• Knowledge of completing Comprehensive Assessments
• Experience managing a high caseload of complex clients
• Able to manage a mixed caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-opiate cohort
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Able to identify risks and take appropriate action

Our client has over 30 years' experience in delivering exceptional care and support to adults and young people across the UK. They focus on providing support for the 'journey' of those suffering from Alcohol & Drug addiction from start to finish offering a variety of services.

What we offer for a Recovery Worker

• Competitive Rate of £20-22 PH depending on experience
• Fantastic £250 referral bonus
• £150 sign up bonus

If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now'!

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 Teaching Assistant

Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL

Salary: Up to £20,906.25 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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 Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Westbourne School located in Sutton in Ashfield.

About the role

To provide a high quality education support service to Service Users and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.

Responsibilities

To support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high quality education for all students
To support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full
To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff
To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder
To support the teacher/tutor to write, update, implement and evaluate documentation relating to the individual student. This will include Behaviour Support Profile (BSP), Individual Risk Assessment, Individual Education Plan, Communication Profile, and Pastoral Support Plan as required and appropriate
To work collaboratively with the class teacher and/or class tutor to adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site
To produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids at the request of, and following a brief provided by, the class teacher and/or tutor
To contribute as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring good working relationships with colleagues
About the school

Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18 and we are growing to 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital skills required to meet the needs of all our pupils who will have had varying degrees of success in their educational lives.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. 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 Acorn Education?

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
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
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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Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker (OPSB 6-Bed home)
Location: Leek, ST13
Salary: £31,305.60 - £34,259.20 (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Are you passionate about making a positive and lasting difference in children's lives? Do you have the skills and experience to lead and inspire a team? If you're ready to take the next step in your career with clear pathways to management, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and create positive relationships with children, meeting their needs and safeguarding them at all times.
• Use your leadership skills to supervise staff, lead shifts, and ensure placement plans, policies, and risk assessments are followed.
• Support the children in their education and daily activities, helping them to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Be responsible for rotas, staff supervision, and creating an environment where every child feels valued and supported.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Children's and Young People Workforce (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of experience in residential childcare and working with young people.
• A valid driving licence.
• A commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Candidates must be 22 years old or above, in line with children's home regulations.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of benefits to support your development and well-being, including:

• Competitive salary inclusive of sleep-ins (£50 per sleep-in).
• Pathway to management through our Passport to Manage training, including the Level 5 Diploma.
• Flexible working patterns to support a healthy work/life balance.
• Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years), plus up to £500 for outstanding practice.
• Performance bonuses: £100 for achieving a "Good" Ofsted outcome, £200 for "Outstanding."
• Health and well-being support, including cashback for medical treatments and well-being appointments through our MediCash scheme.
• Monthly REACH Awards, with the chance to win up to £150 in vouchers.
• Earn up to £3,250 by recommending a foster carer or up to £1,000 for recommending a full-time staff member.

Apply Now

If you are ready to make a difference and take on this rewarding challenge, please send your CV to kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964 for more information.
Join us and transform a house into a home for children in need.

Recovery Worker

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

Key role and responsibilities for a Recovery Worker;

• Able to manage a caseload of 40-60 service users
• Supporting the individuals from Point of Entry
• Provide Screening, Assessment and Recovery Plans
• Deliver One to One interventions

Minimum requirements for a Recovery Worker;

• Experience of working within the Substance Misuse field
• Awareness of health issues relating to Substance Misuse
• Experience of Key Working and Care Planning

Our client vision is for people of all ages to be safe, build ambitions for the future and to reach their full potential. They create services and support people's complex Health and Social needs, helping them to build healthier lives that meaning and value for themselves and their families.

What we offer for a Recovery Worker;

• £250 Training Allowance
• Excellent Pay Rates
• A fantastic £250 Referral Bonus
• Specialist Substance Misuse consultants offering single point of contact

If you want to hear more about this Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now!

Recovery Support Worker

Service Care Solutions are supporting an Addiction Rehab Centre and they are currently recruiting for a Recovery Support Worker. As a Recovery Support Worker you will be expected to be solution focused, compassionate and able to form great working relationships. You will need to make sure that day-to-day provision of a high quality support programme to Substance Misuse client's and families.

Key role and responsibilities for a Recovery Support Worker;

• Oversee and conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions
• Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate and complete risk management plans
• Undertake all duties in accordance with the Companies policies and procedures
• Provide advice, support and information to clients including referral to aftercare services

Minimum requirements for a Recovery Support Worker;

• NVQ Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year's experience within a Support Worker role
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Competent with IT skills - Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to develop and review risk management plans

Our client's purpose is to provide excellent care and treatment to enable all those suffering from addictive disorders to achieve a goal of life-long recovery. They treat addiction as an illness, not a life choice and ensure that all out practitioners are highly trained and motivated to enable individuals to embark on a life-changing process.

What we offer for a Recovery Support Worker;

• Parking facilities
• Training and Development opportunities
• 28 days holidays
• Company pension scheme

If you want to hear more about this Recovery Support Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now!'

Service Care Solutions are currently working with a charity to fill a long term contract for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker. This role will be closely managing a caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-Opiate cohort.

Key role and responsibilities for Recovery Worker

• Completing Comprehensive Assessments
• Managing a high caseload of complex cases
• Completing Care Plans & Risk Assessments
• Working closely with Substance Misuse clients
• Deliver harm reduction advice for needle & syringe, recovery interventions, blood borne virus intervention and overdose prevention
• Enable service users to access education, employment services, health services, and wellbeing & recovery support activities

Minimum requirements for Recovery Worker

• Knowledge of completing Comprehensive Assessments
• Experience managing a high caseload of complex clients
• Able to manage a mixed caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-opiate cohort
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Able to identify risks and take appropriate action

Our client has over 30 years' experience in delivering exceptional care and support to adults and young people across the UK. They focus on providing support for the 'journey' of those suffering from Alcohol & Drug addiction from start to finish offering a variety of services.

What we offer for a Recovery Worker

• Competitive Rate of £20-23 PH depending on experience
• Fantastic £250 referral bonus
• £150 sign up bonus

If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now'!

Service Care Solutions are working with a national, leading provider within Substance Misuse to fill a position for a Non Medical Prescriber.

This is a Contract role, looking for an experienced NMP to begin working as soon as possible.

As directed by the NMP Lead, Assistant Medical Director and the Services Medical Lead you will be part of the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services.

The Non Medical Prescriber will be responsible for:

• Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for service users.
• Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Diagnose and manage on an individual needs basis, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan, in conjunction with the Recovery Coordinator.
• Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.
• Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.
• Work with service users to support concordance to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medication, including side-effects and interactions.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.
• Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
• Assess, update and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Service Care Solutions are currently working with a charity to fill a long term contract for a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker. This role will be closely managing a caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-Opiate cohort.

Key role and responsibilities for Recovery Worker

• Completing Comprehensive Assessments
• Managing a high caseload of complex cases
• Completing Care Plans & Risk Assessments
• Working closely with Substance Misuse clients
• Deliver harm reduction advice for needle & syringe, recovery interventions, blood borne virus intervention and overdose prevention
• Enable service users to access education, employment services, health services, and wellbeing & recovery support activities

Minimum requirements for Recovery Worker

• Knowledge of completing Comprehensive Assessments
• Experience managing a high caseload of complex clients
• Able to manage a mixed caseload of Opiate, Alcohol and Non-opiate cohort
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge
• Comfortable working in a busy environment
• Able to identify risks and take appropriate action

Our client has over 30 years' experience in delivering exceptional care and support to adults and young people across the UK. They focus on providing support for the 'journey' of those suffering from Alcohol & Drug addiction from start to finish offering a variety of services.

What we offer for a Recovery Worker

• Competitive Rate of £20-23 PH depending on experience
• Fantastic £250 referral bonus
• £150 sign up bonus

If you want to hear more about this Substance Misuse Recovery Worker role please send us your CV by clicking 'apply now'!

Hourly rate: £13.24 per hour
Location: Riverwell Beck, Durdar Road
Contract: Permanent
Company: Mariposa
Postcode: CA2 4SE
Experience Required: Administrative experience
Required Qualifications: Level 3 Business Administration qualification would be beneficial, but not essential.

You’ll also enjoy lots of other great employee benefits when you join us...see below for more details.

About the role

Business Administrators are ambassadors for the home and the company and are an important member of the home’s management team. It will be your responsibility to manage reception and administrative tasks relating to HR, payroll, finance and care.

You’ll love working in a fast-paced and busy environment, and you'll thrive on challenges. You will be committed to working as part of a team (and our teams really are second to none). You’ll be confident and competent when it comes to inputting and reporting from various IT systems, and you’ll ensure record keeping and archives are maintained to the high standards we expect, in line with regulatory compliance.

You’ll be a clear and effective communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills, and you’ll remain calm and considerate at all times. Your role will also include showing visitors around the home, dealing with telephone calls promptly and responding to enquiries from residents, families and visitors.

Ideally, you’ll have a Level 3 Business Administration qualification or commitment to working towards it, as well as experience of the care sector. If you don’t think you tick every box though, don’t worry. Our main priority for this job role is to find someone with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own.

Other great benefits include:


Recognition of service payments, receiving a total of £500 in your first year.
£1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ unlimited payments (that’s potentially £1,000 every time you link us up with another great new person to join the team!)
Training programmes and qualifications, funded by us, to make sure you feel confident in your role and can develop.
Annual pay reviews recognising your contribution to making our homes a great place to live and work.
An organisation with an impressive internal promotion record, investing in your future and creating opportunities for people. We have many departments/teams, so you can learn from working in lots of different areas of the business.
A long standing and supportive team environment who value you, your individuality, and your aspirations.
Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.
Private health care options helping reduce the cost of essential bills, such as dental and optical treatment.


Our recruitment process

Any conditional offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including obtaining suitable references and criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We require you to have a good standard of English and numeracy skills, and a passion for looking after the adults in your care.

We endeavour to offer every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Should you require assistance and/or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact a member of the team via email at recruitment@mariposacare.com

We are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Job titles can vary – this role is also known as admin officer, office administrator, administrative officer, administrative receptionist, social care.

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper. Are you dedicated, supportive and enjoy seeing how the little things make a difference? Then the housekeeping role is a great role for you. Our homes need passionate and detailed people to help them to maintain a high level of housekeeping so that our residents feel safe and comfortable. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

As a Housekeeper you will be:

-Responsible for keeping the Home environment clean, tidy and hazard free, e.g. cleaning of equipment and safe disposal of waste and by carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions for daily, weekly and less frequent operations

-Overseeing all duties of the domestic and laundry staff team.

-Working as part of the domestic and laundry staff teams as needed.

-Responsible for the duty rotas for domestic and laundry staff and converting these to timesheets for payroll purposes.

-Under the supervision of the Home Manager, able to carry out annual appraisals for domestic and laundry staff. To conduct staff supervision, appraisal and personal development plans.

-Under the supervision of the Home Manager, to organise sufficient levels of materials and supplies for cleaning and laundry staff, whilst being mindful of budgetary control.

-Able to operate an efficient stock control system.

-Ensuring that the Company Policy on Infection Control and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) are adhered to at all times

-Thoroughly cleaning vacated rooms ready for re-occupation.

To succeed you will be

-Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

-Able to work under own initiative and in a fast paced environment

-Polite and courteous, energetic and outgoing

-A team player who engages well with others

-Willing to positively contribute towards enhancing the quality and service levels for all service users

-Able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

If you possess these qualities then experience of working as a Housekeeper isn't necessary. We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.

We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:

-Competitive salary

-Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off

-Free meals

-Access to excellent training

-Career development opportunities

-Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle

-Free onsite parking

-Free uniform

-NEST work place pension contributions

-Long service awards

Service Care Solutions are currently looking for an administrative assistant on behalf of Derbyshire County Council. This position is based within an office in Matlock but there will be the opportunity for hybrid working once you have completed your training. The successful candidate will work in the Specialised Transport section, which procures and manages home to school transport services for students with special needs and disabilities. This front-line service is responsible for organising the transport arrangements for approximately 1700 students with additional needs, to schools and establishments in Derbyshire and further afield.

The successful candidate will support the wider team and work as a team player. They must be able to organise and prioritise their own workload as well as demonstrate administrative and IT competency. They will be effective communicators both in writing and on the telephone. Experience of Word, Excel and Outlook is essential and experience of bespoke IT systems and EDRM is desirable.

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience: Proven experience in a customer-focused environment, with skills in financial monitoring and working across various disciplines.
• Skills and Knowledge: Excellent organisational and communication skills, a strong understanding of data management systems, and proficient ICT skills.
• Personal Attributes: Initiative, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, ability to work in a very fast paced environment and organise and prioritise tasks, and a commitment to high levels of customer care.

This role is on an initial temporary contract for 3 months with a view to being reviewed for extension following this period. The pay rate for this role is £14.24 per hour and it will be a full time position for 37 hours per week.

The benefits of working with Eilidh at Service Care Solutions:
* You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
* We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
* We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
* We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964.

Senior Procurement and Contracts Officer

Location: Bournemouth

Contract: Temporary (4 month initial)

Rate: £27 Per Hour Umbrella (PAYE Inc. £24.30, PAYE Exc. £21.68)

Start date: ASAP

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Senior Procurement Officer for a local authority in Bournemouth. This key role involves managing high-value procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations, overseeing supplier performance, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to make a significant impact in delivering value-for-money services and driving strategic procurement improvements.

Main responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for high-value, complex contracts, ensuring compliance with UK public procurement laws, council policies, and best practices.
• Oversee supplier performance and manage contracts, including drafting terms, negotiating conditions, and resolving disputes in collaboration with Legal and Finance teams.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to foster collaboration, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to public procurement regulations and council governance procedures, maintain accurate records, and contribute to risk and quality management strategies.
• Monitor procurement and contract performance, deliver value for money, support financial management, and drive innovation and sustainability in procurement practices.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification or equivalent (desirable).
• Management qualification or demonstrable experience in leading teams or projects effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks, including compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Significant experience managing complex public sector procurement processes, including developing specifications, KPIs, and evaluation models.

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

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