Total 91 Customer Service job vacancies in Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1AB

Audit Manager

Location: Devon

Contract: Permanent

Rate: £45,000 - £55,000

Start date: Flexible

*Hybrid Working*

Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Chartered Accountancy for an Audit Manager to join the team on a Permanent basis. The role itself oversees audit engagements for various clients, ensuring timely and effective resource allocation. You will deliver essential information to clients and address their inquiries promptly. Furthermore, you will collaborate with external file reviewers and communicate with the ICAEW when needed.

Main responsibilities

• Client Portfolio Management: Oversee an audit-focused portfolio, including clients in various sectors, notably the charity sector.
• Plan and control both statutory and voluntary audits, ensuring timely completion with minimal supervision.
• Act as the main contact for client issues, advising on tax liabilities, and keeping clients updated on progress.
• Ensure financial statements comply with external and internal requirements, including the Companies Act and Accounting Standards.
• Resolve technical queries through research and consultation and develop audit-related reports for management.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations, ensuring timely advice on tax liabilities for clients.
• Develop references and reports based on audits, including identifying deficiencies in internal control and accounting systems

Candidate Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or at least 3 years of senior/manager-level auditing experience.
• Understanding of UK taxes, particularly Corporation Tax and Income Tax, as they apply to audit clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong client relationships and build rapport at various levels.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workload efficiently, consistently exceeding client expectations.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero) and desirable knowledge of accounts production software (e.g., CCH, IRIS).

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

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

Our Client based in Devon are currently recruiting for a Building Control Surveyor to join their team as soon as possible.

This is a full time, temporary position offering between £48 - £52 per Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) dependant on Registered Status, Class 2A - 2F.

The purpose of the role is to manage workload to meet statutory time limits, performance standards and service level agreements.

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for managing customer relationships, providing professional customer orientated service and promoting the Building Control Service at all times
• To determine Full Plans Notifications and issue decision notices
• Processing of Building Regulation notifications including the provision of pre-application advice
• The inspection and certification of building work
• To be responsible for ensuring effective enforcement where the Building Regulations have been contravened.
• To respond to notifications of dangerous structures and recommend appropriate action to the Building Control Manager

Requirements:

• Minimum level of qualification is to have successfully completed a Building related course of study such as NVQ level 4 or HNC. A degree level qualification in construction related studies would be desirable and registration with an appropriate professional body (CABE, RICS, CIOB) at Technician or Associate level
• The post holder is required to work independently away from the office but with the support of the Senior Building Control Surveyor
• Good level of IT skills and knowledge of the practical application of IT systems and the use of Microsoft Office
• Is able to express themselves clearly in verbal and written form
• Has an understanding of the Building Regulations and their application
• A diplomatic and tactful approach to dealing with negotiation and potential conflict situations
• Excellent customer service skills

If interested or require further information, please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@Servicecare.org.uk

Project Manager (Bridges)

Contract Length: Long Term Contract

Location: Glasgow - On Site construction min 3 days per week

Minimum Requirement: The individual needs to a Chartered civil or structural engineer, Have Experience in Bridges & Financial management.
Security Clearance: BPSS (Basic Disclosure)

We are local for an experienced Bridges Special Projects Manager in the Glasgow area of Scotland.

Job Details

The M8 Woodside Manager will manage the day to
day delivery of the M8 Woodside Project on behalf of Transport Scotland.

The current stage of the M8 Woodside project involves delivering the Temporary Propping, with an overall value of around £140m.

This stage of the project is expected to complete in early 2026 and involves the following specific work elements. Enabling works, propping progress, co-ordination & delivery.

General Duties;

• Generic & bespoke propping design & delivery
• Technical support for repair & strengthening design & delivery to Major Projects.
• Stakeholder liaison management, e.g. GCC, SPT, Local businesses, Police, etc
• Gateway & Peer Review support
• Post required to ensure live project design development and delivery for duration of the project.
• Removing restrictions from M8 and surrounding surface streets as safely, quickly and cost-effectively as
  possible.

Please if interested apply within or email aaron.broughton@mcginley.co.uk

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Title: Generic Administration Assistant (Admin and Clerical)
Salary: £12.83 P/H PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £14.24 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 18.50 Hours Per Week
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday & Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00pm

Join a dynamic and customer-focused team, contributing to the day-to-day administration within the Service Delivery and Improvement department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of administrative functions while supporting exceptional customer service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake assigned administrative tasks to completion, addressing issues as they arise and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the department, providing guidance and resolving inquiries via phone, email, or in person.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including post, scanning, filing, and indexing documents.
• Maintain and update customer records across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Council policies.
• Process applications and complaints, adhering to Council procedures and quality standards.
• Operate contact center technologies and other systems to effectively manage and document customer interactions.
• Promote the Council's equality, diversity, and data protection objectives in all aspects of work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Level 2 qualification in administration or equivalent.
• Proven experience in administrative roles, ideally within local government or public services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
• High standard of written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of data protection principles and a customer-focused approach to service delivery.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk

Support Worker Musbury, Axminster - £12.29 p/h

Typical Shifts are: 08:00 - 20:30 working 3 shifts a week, including weekends on a rota

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a Support Worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Our residential service in Musbury is a traditional old farmhouse, ten minutes away from the Jurassic coast. It has a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Why choose us?

You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker as a full induction training will be given, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Your new company
Your new company is a well-established organisation based in the heart of Bridgend. My client is seeking an organised and dedicated individual to join their team. They are seeking a candidate who can start the role as soon as possible on a temporary basis with the potential of the role to be made permanent.

Your new role
Your new role as Service Administrator will be a varied role and your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Handling email and telephone correspondence in a professional manner
• Work with great attention to detail
• Complete data entry tasks
• Minute taking
• General administrative duties such as filing, photocopying and scanning
• Use problem-solving skills
• Complete audits and reviews

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who can effectively manage their own workload within a busy environment. They will be an individual who is proactive and possesses great communication skills, both verbal and written. Further to this, the successful candidate must be capable of multitasking and be adaptable to changes. The successful candidate will be an individual who is available to start at short notice.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive hourly rate between £13 - £13.50. In addition, you will receive 33 days' holiday, including bank holidays. You will be working full-time, Monday to Friday and have the opportunity to join a fantastic organisation on a temporary basis with the potential to be made permanent.

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

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Substance Misuse Practitioner

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

Key role and responsibilities for a Substance Misuse Practitioner;

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

Minimum requirements for a Substance Misuse Practitioner;

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

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

What we offer for a Substance Misuse Practitioner;

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

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

Job Title: Business Improvement Manager
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £59,110 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60136

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Business Improvement Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.

The role
As a Business Improvement Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This is a key role in delivering an exciting modernisation project and realising significant benefits on several important Babcock projects.

Day-to-day, you'll lead the Business Support Group (BSG) in providing business support for production, maintenance and repair to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in terms of business processes, tools and training.

• Supporting business projects and contracts to develop execution strategies.
• Holding projects to account for delivering departmental related life-cycle deliverables.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Essential experience of the Business Improvement Manager:

• Knowledge and experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools in the context Submarine or Warship maintenance.
• Demonstrable knowledge of warship/submarine production and quality processes, including safe release of work, procurement, kitting, equipment tracking and regulatory requirements.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Qualifications for the Business Improvement Manager:

• A recognised professional technical qualification such as an HNC is in a field like Engineering or IT - Desirable

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 06/12/2024

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Topsham

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Acorn by Synergie has an exciting opportunity as a customer-focused individual with a real can-do attitude to join a company in Exeter as a Customer Account Manager, no previous experience required.

This is a chance to gain an on-the-job degree, with no experience needed!

Monday - Friday and every other Saturday morning 9am - 12.00 position available.


Requirements:

* As a Customer Account Manager You will enjoy having conversations with people, listening and building relationships as it's important that you really get to know the clients of this business and understand their requirements.
* Full training is given of up to six weeks to ensure you are fully supported y the team and wider organisation
* You have awesome problem-solving skills - all of the clients are totally unique, so you need to come up with tailor made solutions. They don't have a "one size fits all" approach
* You may currently be working in a customer care role and are now looking for a career.
* You don't require any previous experience as the client offers on-site training,
workshops, coaching and will support you through industry qualifications.
* You will have a passion and entrepreneurial mindset. Many of the client's most successful business opportunities have come from team members with a passion for the subject



Rewards:

We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why our client offers:

* 22 days holiday, increasing to 27 days through service (plus bank holidays)
* Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to 17 different benefits, all paid for by the company
* Excellent training and development schemes with accelerated career progression
* Company funded CII professional qualification
* Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
* Cycle to work loan scheme available to all employees
* Discount on gym membership across the UK - national and local gyms included
* Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts through our reward and recognition platform
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work
* The above details just a handful of the benefits available to all employees.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HOUSING SUPPORT WORKER - YOUTH HOMELESSNESS SUPPORT

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £25,064 plus an additional £7,200 for sleep-in shifts

Are you passionate about supporting young people and eager to contribute to ending youth homelessness? Join a leading youth homelessness organisation as a Housing Support Worker in Plymouth, where you will work with young individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support tailored to the needs of young people, helping them develop essential independent living skills, including financial management, health and well-being, and community integration.
• Act as a role model and mentor, promoting best practices and delegating tasks effectively within your team.
• Maintain a positive outlook and sense of humour while working non-judgmentally with vulnerable youth.
• Monitor and document the progress of the young people you support, ensuring their safety and maximising their outcomes.

Your Profile:

• A genuine passion for working with young people and helping them achieve their goals.
• Strong listening abilities coupled with excellent written and IT skills.
• Experience in coaching or training team members is advantageous.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people today.

What We Offer:

• Extensive training to enhance your skills.
• 5 weeks of annual leave for work-life balance.
• Pension plan and life assurance for your peace of mind.
• A friendly and welcoming team environment with regular supervision and reflective practice.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same, providing you with invaluable experience in the social care sector.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't hesitate! Call Louise at 07929 476065 or 0117 9486300 today. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people facing homelessness.

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Customer Service
Monday - Sunday 35 hours
£23,500
6 month contract
January start date
Hybrid

Do you have outstanding customer service skills? Have experience dealing with vulnerable customers?

I am recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services client who are looking to grow their fraud team!

What will you be doing?
* Supporting customers through fraud cases
* Liaising with 3rd parties to gain more information
* Reviewing documentation and updating the case accordingly
* Providing a professional and empathetic approach
* Completing administration on the system

What do you need to apply?
* Proven experience dealing with complex queries
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Experience within financial services would be desirable

Must be able to pass a credit and DBS check to apply!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Complex Care Assistant

Tiverton

£13.11 - £19.67 per hour

Days and Nights

At the request of our client we are only able to accept female applicants for this role.

About Prestige Nursing & Care Taunton

Taunton branch prides itself on the care they deliver in and around the community, with colleagues and clients having been with us for over 15 years! Whilst our branch is situated in the TA1 area, much of our work is in and around our local towns and villages within Taunton. We offer a variety of care services; however, we do pride ourselves on the excellent support and care we deliver, such as complex care etc.

Do you need experience?

As much as this is preferred, we do offer an excellent care certificate training programme for anyone who is new to complex care.

What we offer:

• Paid post-employment eLearning at £10.00 per hour
• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Work with our own clients, no agency work.
• Pension scheme
• Blue light card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Holiday pay
• Care friend App Referral Scheme - T&C's apply
• Employee Assistance line - available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.

We're looking for:

• Excellent communication skills
• Good professional and personal references

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines.

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

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Care Assistant - Days

Plymstock

Monday - Sunday Days- 11.00 - 18:00

From £12.00 per hour - weekly pay

*We offer the flexibility of either a zero-hour contract or contracted hours (16hrs, 24hrs or 30hrs) - which would suit your lifestyle the most? - T&Cs apply and are discussed at interview*

About Prestige Nursing & Care Plymouth - Proud to be rated 'Outstanding' with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Prestige Nursing & Care Plymouth are rated as outstanding with the CQC (Care Quality Commission). We are looking for caring and reliable Professional Carers to join our team. We are specifically looking to recruit new team members to care for a gentleman in his 80's who lives in the Plymstock area. This gentleman had a career in the RAF and he lives at home with his wife who cares for him alongside professionals.

.What our clients are looking for

To care for this individual, we are looking for gentle team members who can communicate well - to be able to explain and reassure him - and help him to feel safe in your presence. Our role is to provide assistance with personal care, nutrition and hydration, all aspects of daily living and cognitive stimulation. This individual is unable to assist with any transfers and therefore a hoist is used for transfers and personal care. All training will be provided as required but experience is necessary to meet his needs.

Do you need experience?

Due to the nature of this role we would require experience, working in care within the UK.

What we offer:

• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
• Work with our own clients, no agency work.
• Pension scheme
• Blue light card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Refer a friend with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money - T&C's apply
• Employee Assistance line - available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

As a Company we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.

By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing is collecting, processing, and using your personal data for managing your application. For more information, please visit our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website.

Prestige Nursing & Care reserve the right to close this role early

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