Total 28 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, SG8 6LG

Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We are recruiting Support Workers to join an established team of staff supporting people to enjoy an excellent quality of life. The Supported Living service in Bromham, Bedford has one shared flat supporting 3 people and 2 individual rooms. The service supports five individuals within learning disabilities and some mental health and some people within the autistic spectrum.

We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends, waking nights and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.

Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.

The service in located in Bromham, Bedford.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Bromham in Bedfordshire.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

We offer all employees competitive pay and a pension contribution in addition to 28 days annual leave. As an employer that is committed to the professional development of our staff we also support our care staff to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and pay for your enhanced DBS. Additional benefits include enhanced maternity leave, employee support programmes and an additional day of leave each year on or around your Birthday.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK – Please be aware we are currently at full capacity with our Visa Sponsor Licenses, therefore we are not accepting applicants who are seeking sponsorship.

We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.

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Are you a warm, highly motivated person with person-centred values who can empower and support people with a learning disability to transform their lives? Are you creative, proactive and willing to go the extra mile to enable people to achieve their aspirations?

We are recruiting Support Workers to join an established team of staff supporting people to enjoy an excellent quality of life. The Supported Living services in Bedford, support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and autistic spectrum.

We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, to participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends, waking nights and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.

Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Bedfordshire.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

We offer all employees competitive pay and a pension contribution in addition to 28 days annual leave. As an employer that is committed to the professional development of our staff we also support our care staff to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and pay for your enhanced DBS. Additional benefits include enhanced maternity leave, employee support programmes and an additional day of leave each year on or around your Birthday.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK – Please be aware we are currently at full capacity with our Visa Sponsor Licenses, therefore we are not accepting applicants who are seeking sponsorship.

We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.

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Instrument and Controls Engineer

Royston , Hertfordshire

Contract - 12 months

500-600 per day - inside IR35

The Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Design Engineer will support the engineering design of projects by developing the C&I design and producing C&I design strategies and documentation. The global project team portfolio is a circa £100m/yr consisting of several projects to grow, improve and replace old assets.

The C&I Engineer will undertake control and instrumentation design and propose /review strategies for new or replacement capital projects from early concept and feasibility through to commissioning. This role may act as a consultant across several projects at different sites. They will support projects with other engineering disciplines, project managers and construction engineers providing appropriate guidance and direction, to ensure that relevant C&I Engineering standards are understood, interpreted and adhered to as part of the project.

The Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer will provide engineering support to the project delivery team, by ensuring decisions are made on risk ensuring engineering standards are maintained at a cost the business can afford. They will provide front end engineering concepts and optionality that consider both the initial outlay as well as the life cycle cost of the asset into the design and proposal ensuring always that value for money has been achieved.

As a technical expert, the C&I Design engineer will further ensure that latest technology available, industry best practice and value improvement engineering opportunities are considered into the final design solution (where appropriate) for the project acting as C&I engineering sign off.

The role will set the deliverables and scope for projects by writing or contributing to Project Basis of Design and Technical Specification documents. Well defined CAPEX project scopes will be detailed by the C&I Design Engineer by identifying risks and opportunities across the sites and also through working with the production and maintenance teams to understanding emergent issues or opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities-

• Proactively promote a positive Health & Safety culture and ensure adherence to JM policies (including HR/EHS/Security).
• Technical expert for C&I discipline, providing C&I engineering design
• Produce C&I design documentation (I.e scope of work documents, I/O and instrument lists, instrument datasheets, control system architecture
• Liaise and consult with the onsite Controls Team to ensure site standards, preferred technical options and preferred vendors are followed and sign off achieved for proposed engineering designs
• Input into key front end project deliverables such as concept selection & justification, basis of design and scope of work documents
• Liaise with the Project team, Operations, Maintenance and EHS to ensure that the right systems are implemented.
• Build strong working relationships with site teams and key personnel (i.e site controls team, site electrical engineers, maintenance, engineering, EHS, production managers and operators)
• Deliver C&I designs for retrofit, working with local supply chain.
• Respond to project technical queries and scope change assessments within discipline for projects
• Drive continuous improvement of instrumentation related scopes by proposing CAPEX projects to close risk gaps or by realising opportunities such as continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training to production and maintenance technicians as required during commissioning and start-up of projects
• Support C&I aspects of projects during construction and commissioning phases
• Produce and contribute to commissioning plans and execution of commissioning activities
• Interfacing with sub-contractors for pricing proposals, answer RFIs and technical queries to ensure an accurate proposal
• Ensuring contractors comply with Johnson Matthey construction, manufacturing, installation, EHS and Security standards and policies.
• Identify the appropriate application of Industry engineering codes, standards, practices and design guides for CAPEX projects

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Your new company

This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK\'s largest MSPs. You will most likely have dealt with this client previously. The company has a global presence and are continuing to grow and bring on new clients.
Your new role

You will be a part of their day-to-day security engineering team and will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls. You will play a big part in their transformation plans, which include new internal systems, as well as a move to the cloud in the long run.

• Document and maintain the security architecture standards.
• Define and document security architecture principles.
• Operate as a security architecture SME on security best practices, guidelines, and standards.
• Provide security architecture support on projects and designs.
• Deliver Security architecture reviews for internal technical designs.
• Support security management / IA Audit in BAU security assurance requirements including maintaining accreditation certification.
• Deliver security architecture and advice during transition & transformation.
• Define and document security architecture principles to meet information assurance controls.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a strong background within Security Architecture roles. You will ideally have some experience migrating to the cloud, but this is not essential. You'll need to work well as part of a team and be able to converse with different levels of stakeholder.

• A STRONG, WELL-WRITTEN CV IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE - THIS HAS BEEN STIPULATED BY THE CLIENT - SO PLEASE DO APPLY WITH YOUR BEST CV AND NOT A CV FROM THE JOB BOARD YOU'RE APPLYING THROUGH
• Fantastic communication skills with strong and effective people skills
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills. You'll need to think on your feet and adapt to change.
• Experience in security architecture with a strong understanding of IT technologies and principles.
• Experience designing and delivering architecture plans.
• Experienced with influencing senior management on security best practice.
• Ability to be on site 2-3 days a week.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

What you'll get in return

A salary of up to £85,000. You'll work as part of a strong team, and there will be other benefits available such as PMI, matched pension, hybrid working, and potential for bonus every year.

What you need to do now

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We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our beautiful countryside residential service in Harrold, Bedford. If you would like a rewarding role that includes working with people who have learning and physical disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community then we would love to hear from you.

Our service users at Dove Lane enjoy local walks around the village and Harrold Country Park where they love visiting the café. Other activities include visiting garden centres, feeding the doves, pamper sessions, arts & crafts, baking, rugby, big board games and sensory sessions. Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support services for a wide range of service users.

Day-to-day tasks of the role would include:

• Supporting service users inside the home and out in the
• Supporting service users to retain as much of their independence
• Engaging in activities with the tenants and encouraging them to take up hobbies and achieve their personal goals
• Collaborating with service users, family members and other involved professionals to provide excellent person-centred care for service users
• Working as part of a team and alone inside service users’ homes
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the service, including administering medication, paperwork, emails and other office duties
• Providing respectful personal care and helping service users retain their dignity at all times

Experience of working with people who have learning and physical disabilities is beneficial but not essential as you will be provided with full training for the role.

The service, located in Harrold, Bedford and is easily accessible by bus routes using the number 25 bus. If you’re a driver, there is free parking on-site for staff. You will be working in a supportive environment with a staff team who are welcoming, kind and caring.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

We offer choices of weekly or monthly pay.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

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Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking for Residential Support Workers to join our established team in Bedford, Bedfordshire located off of Goldington Road.

Our residential support workers provide care and support for 5 individuals with learning and physical disabilities, and other needs to enjoy an excellent quality of life in this residential care home. If you would like the rewarding role of working with people who have learning disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community (subject to COVID-restrictions) then we would love to hear from you.

The service is located 10 minutes from Bedford town centre off of the Goldington Road and near to Goldington Green. There is free onsite and on-street parking for staff and good transport links via the Number 10 and 27 buses. The service is a large bungalow with an expansive garden which the individuals love to spend time in during the warmer weather. Each service user has their own personalised bedroom and share a large communal living room complete with an aquarium and arts and crafts station, as well as a large shared kitchen where they enjoy eating meals together.

Individuals living at the service are sociable and active and enjoy lots of interaction with their staff. They enjoy spending quality time with the staff team at the service and out in the community. Examples of activities include walks around the local area, going shopping, sensory activities, shopping in the town centre, day trips out, visiting arts and crafts, and board games.

Support Worker Duties Include:

• Providing respectful and dignified personal care
• Medication administration
• Working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Supporting service users with the activities they enjoy, such as bowling and going on walks around the Bedford area
• Collaborating with colleagues, families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service
• Supporting individuals to manage all aspects of their home environment and ensure it is reflective of their personal tastes and preferences
• Support with budgeting and finances
• Support with cooking and meal preparation
Experience is not essential for this role as full training will be provided. However, you must be able to demonstrate a warm and caring personality with a positive and proactive approach to the role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Comprehensive induction to Creative Support and your new place of work
• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and the opportunity to undertake a diploma qualification
• Access to extensive training to support you to develop within your role
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution
• 28 days annual leave, pro rata
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hours teams
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay
• One-off bonus of £250 on successful completion of a four-month probation period
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support services for a wide range of service users. We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our residential service in Bromham, Bedford. If you would like a rewarding role that includes working with people who have learning and physical disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community (subject to COVID-restrictions) then we would love to hear from you.

Our service users at 3 The Glade, Bromham enjoy going out on local walks, watching films, bowling, discos, and going out shopping where we might even stop for a bite to eat! We are looking for support workers who are active, engaged and will empower these people to improve their independence and quality of life.

Day-to-day tasks of Support Workers would include:

• Supporting service users inside their own home and out in the Bromham community (subject to COVID-restrictions)
• Supporting service users to retain their independence by teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and cooking
• Engaging in activities with the service users and encouraging them to take up hobbies and achieve their personal goals
• Providing emotional support for an individual and their families.
• Providing respectful personal care and helping service users retain their dignity at all times
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the service, including administering medication, paperwork, emails and other office duties

Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities and/or autism is beneficial but isn’t essential as you will be provided with full training for the role. 3 The Glade has a great work culture and you will join a team who will support you to grow and develop.

Drivers are beneficial due to the location of this service. However, there are some bus stops nearby and if you are a driver, there is free parking offsite for staff.
Why you should work for us:

Creative Support is a company that cares and has recently obtained the Investors in People (IIP) Silver Award which means:

• You will receive ongoing training and will be supported with any further goals you wish to achieve
• You will always work in a COVID-secure environment including full PPE at all times and weekly testing
• Free-of-charge DBS certificate
• Free access to Health Assured
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

We would encourage candidates to apply to this post as soon as possible. If we receive a large number of applications we may process these prior to the deadline.

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Working within our Bedfordshire services you will be able to develop positive professional relationships with people we support, their families and other professionals.

As part of your role you will directly support service user with care and activities.

Team Leader Duties:

- You will lead the onsite care team within our Supported Living Services to provide person centred care and support to older people at the service. This includes providing respectful personal care, emotional support and practical support with activities of daily living,
- You will supervise staff and manage the service rota to deploy staff time efficiently in line with service user needs and preferences,
- You will liaise with families and professionals to plan and review care to maximise outcomes, ensuring the individual is always at the centre of their care and support.

We are looking for team leader to work alongside our existing management team, based predominantly in Poplar Tree Court. Poplar Tree is a service for up to 18 adults. They adults have mixed needs ranging from personal care, moving and handling and also residents who live very independently.

The team leader will be required to lead a team of support workers to ensure that the service provides outstanding care to our residents. They will be responsive to issues, take ownership of audit and quality assurance work, health and safety, and line manage a number of support staff. They will work alongside the registered manager to lead on all aspects of CQC Regulation and internal governance. They will ensure good communication with the wider team and ensure our service users enjoy a varied range of person centred activities, whilst living in a high quality home.
The right candidate will be person centered, organised, and have experience of line management as well as working within a CQC registered service supporting adults with a range of health needs.

In return we offer a wide range of benefits including:
• QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 and 5
• Free life assurance
• Pension with company contribution
• Highly serviced employee advice line
• A range of employee discounts
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our beautiful countryside residential service in Harrold, Bedford. If you would like a rewarding role that includes working with people who have learning and physical disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community then we would love to hear from you.

Our service users at Dove Lane enjoy local walks around the village and Harrold Country Park where they love visiting the café. Other activities include visiting garden centres, feeding the doves, pamper sessions, arts & crafts, baking, rugby, big board games and sensory sessions. Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support services for a wide range of service users.

Day-to-day tasks of the role would include:

• Supporting service users inside the home and out in the
• Supporting service users to retain as much of their independence
• Engaging in activities with the tenants and encouraging them to take up hobbies and achieve their personal goals
• Collaborating with service users, family members and other involved professionals to provide excellent person-centred care for service users
• Working as part of a team and alone inside service users’ homes
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the service, including administering medication, paperwork, emails and other office duties
• Providing respectful personal care and helping service users retain their dignity at all times

Experience of working with people who have learning and physical disabilities is beneficial but not essential as you will be provided with full training for the role.

The service, located in Harrold, Bedford and is easily accessible by bus routes using the number 25 bus. If you’re a driver, there is free parking on-site for staff. You will be working in a supportive environment with a staff team who are welcoming, kind and caring.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

We offer choices of weekly or monthly pay.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking for Residential Support Workers to join our established team in Bedford, Bedfordshire located off of Goldington Road.

Our residential support workers provide care and support for 5 individuals with learning and physical disabilities, and other needs to enjoy an excellent quality of life in this residential care home. If you would like the rewarding role of working with people who have learning disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community (subject to COVID-restrictions) then we would love to hear from you.

The service is located 10 minutes from Bedford town centre off of the Goldington Road and near to Goldington Green. There is free onsite and on-street parking for staff and good transport links via the Number 10 and 27 buses. The service is a large bungalow with an expansive garden which the individuals love to spend time in during the warmer weather. Each service user has their own personalised bedroom and share a large communal living room complete with an aquarium and arts and crafts station, as well as a large shared kitchen where they enjoy eating meals together.

Individuals living at the service are sociable and active and enjoy lots of interaction with their staff. They enjoy spending quality time with the staff team at the service and out in the community. Examples of activities include walks around the local area, going shopping, sensory activities, shopping in the town centre, day trips out, visiting arts and crafts, and board games.

Support Worker Duties Include:

• Providing respectful and dignified personal care
• Medication administration
• Working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Supporting service users with the activities they enjoy, such as bowling and going on walks around the Bedford area
• Collaborating with colleagues, families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service
• Supporting individuals to manage all aspects of their home environment and ensure it is reflective of their personal tastes and preferences
• Support with budgeting and finances
• Support with cooking and meal preparation

Experience is not essential for this role as full training will be provided. However, you must be able to demonstrate a warm and caring personality with a positive and proactive approach to the role. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Comprehensive induction to Creative Support and your new place of work
• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and the opportunity to undertake a diploma qualification
• Access to extensive training to support you to develop within your role
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution
• 28 days annual leave, pro rata
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hours teams
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay
• One-off bonus of £250 on successful completion of a four-month probation period
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer at a market-leading group in providing services and systems to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical and defence industries. Part of this role will be to engineer and design solutions covering a broad range of integration and conversion projects.

We are looking for Mechanical Design Engineers to join this outstanding company that specialise in vehicle testing and engineering services in automotive.

The company is looking for candidates with varied levels of experience in Automotive engineering and is experienced in CAD, modelling, assemblies and technical drawings preferably in SolidWorks.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and engineer integration solutions and automotive upgrades on a range of vehicles including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks and buses.
• Work with other engineering specialists (Electrical, electronic, software, production) to provide automotive conversion services to our clients
• Consider both technical and commercial aspects for new programmes and projects

Person Specification Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Skills:

• Automotive engineering to vehicle manufacturer quality standards
• Experienced in CAD, modelling, assemblies and technical drawings preferably in SolidWorks
• CAD surfacing skills are highly desirable
• Knowledge of vehicle systems, legislative requirements and equipment supplier capabilities
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Problem solving and innovation
• Flexibility to travel (within UK and Overseas) as and when required
• Full UK driving license

Shift pattern is Monday - Friday

If you fit the criteria and are interested apply now, interviews will be held shortly. For more information contact Carbon60

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

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support services for a wide range of service users. We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our residential service in Bromham, Bedford. If you would like a rewarding role that includes working with people who have learning and physical disabilities to achieve their life goals and join the local community (subject to COVID-restrictions) then we would love to hear from you.

Our service users at 3 The Glade, Bromham enjoy going out on local walks, watching films, bowling, discos, and going out shopping where we might even stop for a bite to eat! We are looking for support workers who are active, engaged and will empower these people to improve their independence and quality of life.

Day-to-day tasks of Support Workers would include:

• Supporting service users inside their own home and out in the Bromham community (subject to COVID-restrictions)
• Supporting service users to retain their independence by teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and cooking
• Engaging in activities with the service users and encouraging them to take up hobbies and achieve their personal goals
• Providing emotional support for an individual and their families.
• Providing respectful personal care and helping service users retain their dignity at all times
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the service, including administering medication, paperwork, emails and other office duties

Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities and/or autism is beneficial but isn’t essential as you will be provided with full training for the role. 3 The Glade has a great work culture and you will join a team who will support you to grow and develop.

Drivers are beneficial due to the location of this service. However, there are some bus stops nearby and if you are a driver, there is free parking offsite for staff.

Why you should work for us:

Creative Support is a company that cares and has recently obtained the Investors in People (IIP) Silver Award which means:
• You will receive ongoing training and will be supported with any further goals you wish to achieve
• You will always work in a COVID-secure environment including full PPE at all times and weekly testing
• Free-of-charge DBS certificate
• Free access to Health Assured
• Choice of weekly or monthly pay

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We would encourage candidates to apply to this post as soon as possible. If we receive a large number of applications we may process these prior to the deadline.

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Key Responsibilities:
• The Senior Associate will take charge of the day-to-day management of company's main website.
• Ensuring compliance with web accessibility standards is a critical responsibility.
• Collaborating with the Communications and Engagement team to provide web and digital support and advice.
• Contributing strategically to web development and creative ideation sessions.
• Building strong relationships with colleagues across the organization.
• Managing digital tools and analytics for data-driven decision-making.
• Continuously monitoring and improving the website's health.
• Overseeing the digital agency and contractual obligations.
• Budget management to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• A strong technical understanding.
• The Senior Associate must possess a strategic mindset with a track record of achieving results.
• Expertise in user experience (UX) and effective management of third-party agencies.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, combined with a can-do attitude.
• Confidence in presenting solutions to colleagues at all levels, including the Executive Team and Board.
• Knowledge of accessibility compliance and the ability to ensure the site remains updated.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme