Total 2,230 job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, SG8 6LG

Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing)
c.£65,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as an Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing). This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by developing and executing comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives, designing and implementing wellbeing programs, and leading efforts to embed inclusive practices across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Role Overview
The Employee Experience Partner (D&I and Wellbeing) will report directly to Head of Employee Engagement and HR Advice. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Plan: Develop and execute comprehensive D&I initiatives that align with our values and help achieve our business goals. This includes creating policies, programmes, and practices that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Employee Wellbeing Programs: Design and implement wellbeing programs that address financial, physical, mental, and emotional health. This includes initiatives such as implementing the financial wellbeing pledge, wellness workshops, mental health support, and work-life balance strategies with a focus on hybrid working practices and remote workers.
• Training and Development: Procure and implement training programmes on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing to educate and empower employees at all levels.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilise data to assess the effectiveness of D&I and wellbeing initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior leaders including the Executive Team and the MaPS Board.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, leaders, and colleague network groups to ensure alignment and integration of D&I and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
• Colleague Network Groups: Lead and support the work of the colleague network groups, ensuring these groups are empowered to contribute to the organisation’s D&I and wellbeing goals.
• Embedding Inclusion: Lead efforts to embed inclusion across all aspects of recruitment, training, and development. Ensure that inclusive practices are integrated into hiring processes, onboarding, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Partnerships: Build strong partnerships with leaders, colleague network chairs, and other key stakeholders to drive D&I and wellbeing initiatives. Facilitate regular meetings and forums to ensure ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
• Pay Gap Reporting: Lead the preparation and publication of gender pay gap reports, disability pay gap reports, and ethnicity pay gap reports. Analyse the data to identify trends and areas for improvement and develop action plans to address any disparities.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all initiatives comply with relevant legislation and reflect best practices in the field.

Skills and Experience Required

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A proven track record in developing, implementing and evaluating D&I and wellbeing programmes.
• Evidence of a deep understanding of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing principles and best practices and how to harness them to enhance delivery of business goals.
• Familiarity with relevant Equality legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Training and facilitation skills to deliver impactful learning experiences.
• Experience of managing budgets.

• About Us
  The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

  At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

  • Caring
    We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
  • Connecting
    We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
  • Transforming
    We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

  Our Inclusive Working Environment
  By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

  Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

  What We Offer

  • Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
  • Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Give as you earn scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
  • Enhanced family and sick pay
  • Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
  • Recognition Scheme
  • Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Please apply with your most updated CV as well a cover letter no longer than a page highlighting the reasons why you are suitable to the role.

Job Reference: MaPS00730
Close Date: 10th December 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

VMS Analyst

Hybrid - Luton

The Role

We are looking for a VMS Accounts Reconciliation Analyst to join our team in Luton. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records by managing various reconciliation and reporting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, reconcile and deliver Weekly Discrepancy reports to the account teams
• Perform key account Open AR and unapplied cash analysis and deliver as scheduled
• Confirm prior period adjustment activities were processed, and aging(s) cleared
• Report Collection status
• Document and maintain assigned account components in central log (Fact Sheet data)
• Collaborate and cultivate continuous improvement through participation
• Ability to work flexible hours with direction & training coming from the U.S. Team.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Preferred knowledge of reconciliation practices and Dynamics GP or large ERP system
• Preferred knowledge and experience with VMS systems (Fieldglass, Beeline, IQN, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge in all areas of accounts receivable (Invoices, Debit memos, Credit Memos, Unapplied Cash)
• Prior track record and understanding of transactional analysis, discrepancy conclusions and clearing actions (steps)
• Experience working with account management to resolve unpaid account balances and billing discrepancies
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Intermediate or Advanced Excel skillset including vLookups, Pivots and Reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

We welcome applications from individuals requiring varying levels of flexibility, our supportive and highly experienced team will provide you with the full details of the role.

You are guaranteed an interview if you can demonstrate that you can meet the role requirements above and have a disability /long-term health condition - just tell us when applying for the role. Our interview guarantee also applies to any current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses applying. We also recognise the value people with previous convictions can bring to society and are proud to be a "Ban the Box" employer.

We genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team and we welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives and experiences to work with us. We cannot, and will never discriminate against anyone based on, race, ethnicity, national origin, colour, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, disability status, family or parental status, age, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. At Guidant Global everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, build their career path and be part of a cooperative and supportive team. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process please do let us know. In your application please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Catering Assistant/driver at Sodexo in Priory Kneesworth House, Royston, SG8 5JP, you will help with the preparation and serving of our vibrant menu whilst ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Great customer service and a cheerful temperament is vital in this role, your interaction with patients, staff and visitors can help to alleviate some of the stress that is often associated with hospitals. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods from counters and steamtables
• Clean and sanitise equipment and workstations
• Reads recipes and/or product directions
• Breakdown stations at the end of meal periods or service

What you bring:

• A passion for providing nutritious and delicious meals
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
• Basic food-handling skills
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

Package Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 35 hours per week
• 5 over 7 days
• £12.00 per hour
• Sodexo benefits
• Free parking on site
• Full training

​Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is SG8 5JP

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

odexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Retail Store Manager – Jollyes The Pet People - Bedford. Salary £29,439 - £32,887 p.a. + £4k bonus potential. Managing the daily operations of the store, including team management, store standards, stock management and delivering excellent customer service to our pet parents.


Following exciting recent growth, Jollyes is looking for a talented individual to be the Store Manager in our Bedford store. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company voted top Pet Retailer of the Year 2023 by the Pet Industry Federation and included in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' list.

The Benefits:


Competitive salary of ££29,439 - £32,887 p.a., plus £4,000 annual bonus subject to achieving KPIs.
30% staff discount scheme on products plus 20% off groomer and community pet clinic services
‘Treats’ Employee reward scheme (800+ retailer discounts & perks)
‘We Care’ Employee assistance programme (medical & wellbeing services)
29 days paid annual leave including bank/statutory holidays.
Additional holiday awards for weddings & civil partnerships, new pet's 1st day, long service, and your birthday off!
Uniform provided & free car parking
Company pension scheme provided by Legal & General.
Private Medical scheme
Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a new bike and accessories with Halfords
Retail Trust membership for lots of wellbeing, financial and counselling support



The Role – Store Manager:


Reporting to your Regional Manager you will lead by example creating an excellent culture and working environment for your team, demonstrating our values of being: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together.
You will have full responsibility for all aspects of running a successful store. Managing KPIs around people, store standards, customer service standards and financial performance, maximising both turnover and gross margin along with control of costs.
Ensure you and your team are delivering the highest standards of pet care and ensure that the welfare of pets is a top priority, promoting responsible pet ownership.
Exceptional customer service by providing a great shopping experience for customers and displaying both strong pet* and product* knowledge. (*Training given)
Responsible for recruiting, motivating, training and developing your team, reviewing and managing performance. Helping to promote Jollyes as an employer of choice within your local community.
Ensuring clear communication of key business updates and individual and team objectives.



The Skills:

To be successful in this role, joining as a Store Manager you’ll need the following skills and experience:


A passion for pets and people! Delighting your customers by ensuring an unrivalled shopping experience.
Previous retail store management experience, where you have taken a hands-on approach to managing the business on a daily basis and planned activity for the store’s short, medium and long term success.
A sound decision maker, able to communicate objectives effectively and build high performing and highly engaged teams, ensuring succession plans are in place to develop your future leaders.
Able to demonstrate a proven track record in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, whilst also delivering the highest levels of store standards including health & safety and legal compliance.
You should be commercially aware, able to manage your P&L and have a proactive approach.
Full time, permanent position - 40 hours per week working 5 days out of 7.


About Jollyes The Pet People

Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 50 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation ‘Best Pet Retailer 2023’, Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues.

To Apply

If you're keen to develop your career in retail management and benefit from future progression as we continue to grow, you'll be warmly welcomed and your contribution truly valued. Click the 'apply' button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Store Manager!

Digital Printer/Finisher, £23-27k

You will need to be a self-starter and have the ability to work with no/minimal supervision and ensure all jobs under your control are completed on time and to high quality standards.

Working within a busy Print Department you will be responsible for working on large format digital print runs - this will include finishing duties.

Requirements
*Large Format Digital Print background
*Knowledge of printing on to different substrates
*Team Player



Please only apply if you have relevant commercial experience and are presently living within the UK, we are unable to accept or process applications from candidates based outside of the UK.
VISA Sponsorship (now or in the future) is not available, and therefore you will need the legal right to work in the UK.

Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager - Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: 45 Hours per week, working weekends on rota , working on the floor at least 3 days a week and 1 supernumerary.
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
ABOUT YOU
Are you an experienced ambitious Clinical RGN with a valid PIN looking to take your next step in your career? You will be supporting the Home Manager across all aspects of Home Management, providing a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and their visitors:

Have strong leadership skills & are highly motivated
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have strong written & verbal communication skills
Experience of working with people with Dementia
Valid NMC Pin

ABOUT THE CLINICAL DEPUTY CARE HOME MANAGER ROLE
Within your role as the Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Some of your responsibilities will include:

Responsible for monitoring standards of care delivered by qualified and unqualified care staff.
Support the Manager in the implementation of all policies, procedures, and business objectives.
Prepare the staff duty rota to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times.
Responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
Act as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are promptly investigated and dealt with appropriately.

Please note: You will be required to cover some shifts on the floor as required night or day.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of over 2,800 employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. You’ll also benefit from the following benefits:

Free DBS Check and reimbursement for Annual Nurse RGN PIN Registration cost
Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme *
Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
Free Uniform

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Clinical Deputy Care Home Manager role sounds like a job for you.
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

Care Assistant Nights- Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: Nights,44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 20:00-08:00)
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT (NIGHTS) ROLE
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Supporting residents at meals time
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Be no stranger to working night shifts
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have good written & verbal communication skills
Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.
You may have experience as
Care Assistant, Carer, support worker, dementia, Alzheimer’s, care worker, health and social care, healthcare, senior care assistant.

Senior Care Assistant-Days- Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: Days, 46 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 07:45 – 20:15 )
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLE
Within your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needs
Administration and monitoring of medications to residents.
Supporting residents at meals time
Mentor & assist new employees.
Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs.
Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants

*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details.
ABOUT YOUOur fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.
Be no stranger to working night shifts
Have a friendly & caring attitude.
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have an understanding of people with Dementia
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.
Great communication skills, both written & verbal.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Senior Care Assistant role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ level 2, NVQ Level 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Support, team leader.

Activities Coordinator – Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: 40 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift times 09:30- 18:00)
Kempston Nursing Home is a warm & friendly 80 bed nursing home located in Kempston near Bedford
Do you have creative flare & want to make a difference everyday?
We are looking for an Activities Coordinator with creative flare and out-of-the box thinking to organise, run events and activities for our residents. From pumpkin-carving, to budding gardening, crafts and more - no two days will ever be the same as you support our residents to try new things and ensure they feel connected with the wider community.
What you will be doing: It’s hard to capture everything but we’ve jotted down a few key parts of the role below:

Organise varied activities within the Home to cater for a variety of interests and life stories for individuals, small groups and large numbers of residents.
Meet targets set out to improve our resident’s lives which includes getting to know every resident through our 'Resident of the Day’ programme
Work together with other local community groups and the wider local area.
Bring fun, ideas, and energy into our residents’ lives! Inspire others through great relationships, to deliver a range of thought-provoking wellbeing ideas
Coordinate a wide range of trips & experiences within the local area for small groups & individuals
Arrange key events throughout the year, such as seasonal celebrations & charity events

About You
We are looking for someone who is friendly, welcoming, and entertaining, and would ensure all activities are appropriate for all residents.

An understanding of care sector would be advantageous
Have a friendly & caring attitude
Good planning & development skills
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Be proactive, passionate, and supportive team player, with experience of maintaining the highest levels of customer service.
You will be going out and about, networking, planning activities and with residents therefore having access to your own vehicle with business Insurance is essential

In Return:
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & a range of excellent discounts for shops, restaurants, days out & more.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If Activities Coordinator role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
You may have experience as
Entertainment coordinator, wellbeing, lifestyle, wellbeing, drama, social recreation, entertainment executive, events coordinator, care assistant.

Care Assistant Days - Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: Days,44 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 08:00-20:00)
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE CARE ASSISTANT (NIGHTS) ROLE
Within the Care Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Helping our residents with personal support and care
Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
Supporting residents at meals time
Interacting with our residents on a personal level
Maintaining and developing the residents care plan to ensure their needs are met

ABOUT YOU
Our fantastic staff are at the heart of our homes & provide vital day-to-day support to our residents. Having those care values is vital to share a happy home, so we would love to hear from those who really do want to make a difference to people’s lives.

Be no stranger to working night shifts
Able to engage well with the residents and their families
Have good written & verbal communication skills
Have an understanding of people with Dementia.
Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
Have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care or be willing to work towards this.

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Care Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.
You may have experience as
Care Assistant, Carer, support worker, dementia, Alzheimer’s, care worker, health and social care, healthcare, senior care assistant.

Registered General Nurse RGN - Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home, Kempston, Bedfordshire MK42 7FY - Part of The Country Court Family
Hours: Days/Nights, 37.5 Hours per week - Weekends on a rota basis (Shift Times 07:45-20:15/ 19.45 - 08.15)
We are looking for a proactive, passionate, and ambitious Nurse (RGN) with a valid PIN, to support us in creating the best person-centred environment for our residents.
Nestled in Kempston, Bedfordshire, our nursing home extends a warm greeting from the moment you step inside. With expertise in nursing, residential, dementia, and respite care, the home accommodates up to eighty residents.
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILY We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE NURSE RGN ROLE (NIGHTS)
Our Nursing Teams are highly valued, skilled, friendly and naturally kind- and warm-hearted individuals who thrive in their roles, by mentoring others whilst focussing on the personal needs of our residents, empowering and delivering the care they deserve.
You will have a wide range of responsibilities to include making critical clinical decisions, assessing and developing person centred care plans, safely providing nursing care including administering medication, dressings and management of resident’s medical conditions.
Supporting each other is vitally important - we thrive when we work together to create a safe environment for all.
ABOUT YOUAs an experienced qualified nurse RGN, who shows the most up to date knowledge of clinical practices, you will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, be keen in developing yourself and others and able to build good close relationships with residents and their families.
You will be driven and determined to deliver continuous improvement, with an enthusiastic approach and the ability to be highly responsive under pressure. It is also important that you share our same family care values, be a team player and committed to ensure the very best of care is delivered to our wonderful residents.
IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and working alongside a real team-spirited group of people. You’ll also benefit from our generous range of benefits which include*:

Free DBS Check and reimbursement for Annual Nurse RGN PIN Registration cost
Free Parking
Free Uniform
Paid Breaks
A rewarding job with exciting opportunities for career progression
Enhanced Bank Holiday rates at Christmas and New Year at Double time, all other bank holiday paid at Time and a Half
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme *
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

Plus many more benefits!
*Subject to Terms and Conditions.Interested? Apply today with your CV
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

We have a superb opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Highways business, working on the Highways Term Maintenance contract based out of Luton.

The Senior Surveyor is responsible for all commercial and contractual matters on the site allocated to them and should be able to effectively manage Quantity Surveyors and/or Assistant Quantity Surveyors to successfully deliver the project.

About you

• An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
• Alternatively, a degree with some numerical or technical bias is advantageous.
• Relevant HND subjects include building/construction, urban and land studies, civil engineering and structural engineering.
• Relevant commercial experience from a Civils/Highways background

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Carbon 60 is looking to recruit a Pensions Administrator for its public sector client in Bedford

Pay rate is £11.44ph PAYE

Working hours are 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday (25 paid hours)

This role is due to start on 2nd December. This will last a minimum of 3 months with the probability of this being extended

JOB PURPOSE:

The job purpose is to work within a team in Pensions Administration to ensure the accurate and efficient processing of records / information in all areas

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake calculations in respect of all Transfer Values, both incoming and outgoing, Preserved Benefits in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations and complete all the necessary documentation required to process the above.
• Calculate refund of pension contribution.
• Ensure that contributor and pensioner records are established and maintained.
• Understand and adhere to statutory legislation relating to data protection.
• Promote effective working relationships within the Council
• Dealing with, and taking action on enquiries by telephone or correspondence, sending standard and non standard letters and emails.
• Undertake any necessary training in relation to this post
• Contribute to team meetings.
• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

You will need

• Educated to GCSE grade C in Maths and English
• Some payroll or pensions experience
• A working knowledge of local government pension scheme

For further details please call Andrew on 07734743454

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant Work in Bedford

Are you searching for a classroom-based position in the Bedford area, a role in which you can support the children and the class teacher?

Tick Education currently have Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant Work in Bedford. This job role offers flexibility along with opportunities for further growth, development and experience.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to connect with you! Tick Education work with a variety of schools in and around the Bedford area who have openings for support staff.

We are seeking for proactive, passionate and punctual candidates. Candidates who have enthusiasm and experience are highly pursued as well as having the following attributes:

· Compassionate

· Positive

· Approachable

· Dependable

In return Tick Education can provide the right candidates with opportunities for professional development, flexible schedule and classroom experience. We provide daily, short-term and long-term positions.

Why Tick Education?

Tick Education supply compliant and committed teaching staff across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire. Tick Education have a combined 40 years’ experience in the education recruitment sector and draw from a wealth of industry knowledge.

When working for us you can expect a personalised service, a dedicated consultant and a variety of roles. We develop excellent relationships with our candidates and clients alike. Our experience has given us a real understanding of our clients’ needs and what our candidates value most.

Safeguarding

Tick Education have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Each applicant will be subject to stringent vetting and safeguarding checks. All our positions involve regulated activity with children. When appointing individuals to engage in regulated activity with children, the correct pre-appointment checks are carried out to help identify whether a person may be unsuitable to work with children.

So how do I apply?

To find out more about our Teaching Assistant and Learning Support Assistant Work in Bedford then please get in touch today and send in your CV to info@tickeducation.co.uk. We will give you a call and set up a registration with you, where we will discuss your requirements. Alternatively go to www.tickeducation.co.uk and click the “Apply” button.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal: Miss A Steele | Required: Easter 2025 | Assistant Principal | L12 to L16, Actual Salary (£65,286 to £72,162)

The Excel Academy is seeking to appoint a Senior Leader to join their effective and successful team of highly motivated professionals who are working collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels throughout Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will be experienced and will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of raising standards and being able to evidence the impact their leadership has already made in their existing role. The successful candidate must be an excellent practitioner, able to lead by example and inspire others, whilst offering support and challenge to teaching staff, line managing appropriate staff and at least one curriculum area.

Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and Respect’ and what makes us different, is the sense of belonging that is felt across our organisation. We are looking for a professional that can join us and share in that ‘sense of belonging’. To continue our success, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

What the school offers its staff

Our Purpose

At the Excel Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “To provide a first-class education to

allow all students to excel.” We believe in developing all aspects of a young person and therefore, personal development is a key part of our curriculum. We recognise that every child is an individual and our success is founded in the strong relationships that exist between the Academy and home.

Why Excel?

The Excel Academy is the academy of choice in the area. Our students thrive and we achieve strong academic success. The academy opened as Holden Lane High School in 1963 and in 2013 it became The Excel Academy. Our students achieve well in academic qualifications however, we have established traditions in sport and the arts.

Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment that allows our people to achieve their full potential. We have cutting edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provides a basis for success. At Excel we aim to help students develop and grow into young adults who are ready to go out confidently into the world.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 30% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme.

We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Further details about the role

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 9th December 2024 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.