Total 14 job vacancies by Service Care Solutions

Payroll Executive
Salary - £26,000 up to £28,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join our umbrella payroll company 'Arch Finance' based in central Preston.
Working as a payroll executive you will be responsible for the day to day running of our PAYE contractor payroll service, collaborating with multiple parties and employees. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of this payroll service.
The ideal candidate will be resilient, autonomous, and passionate, with exceptional customer service and outstanding attention to detail.

The Role will involve:

• Managing the weekly payrolls end to end process.
• Assisting in on boarding new contractors within stipulated timescales alongside dealing with any queries/related questions.
• Ensuring full due diligence is complete prior to pay rolling any individual, including right to work and ID checks.
• Linking payroll processes to reduce the risk of fraud, including knowledge and understanding of fraud prevention.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a smooth running of the weekly payroll.
• Dealing with, escalating, and managing queries raised by internal/external stakeholders and resolve queries and disputes in a professional/timely manner.

The ideal candidate:

• 2 years experience running an end-to-end PAYE payroll.
• Experience processing pension/auto enrolment, deduction orders, PAYE liability payments and the reconciliation of these.
• We are looking for an individual who is highly experienced in Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel.
• Can prioritise, work to deadlines, and manage time efficiently.
• You will have the ability to deal with complex queries professionally and effectively.
• An excellent eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative and follow logic.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Regular incentives & rewards.
• Access to tailored training, specific to the role.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme, Cycle Scheme & Tech Scheme.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for payroll, we would love to hear from you!

Service Care Solutions are offering a great opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join an established Finance team, striving for operational excellence in a people focused culture.
The role will be office based and full time, with the option to access remote working solutions after a successful probation period. We are seeking a suitable candidate who can hit the ground running and is up for an exciting and challenging role.
You will have dual responsibility for managing the day-to-day running of our contractor payroll service. This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Executive to join a company who values their employees and rewards for their hard work based in the Preston area.

What does the role involve?

• Data entry, manage online time sheets and run import routines from various portals.
• Processing of deemed and PAYE payments, including RTI submissions to HMRC & pension uploads.
• Dealing with, escalating and managing queries raised by internal/external stakeholders.
• Resolve contractor and umbrella company queries and disputes in a professional/timely manner.
• Work towards/achieve team related targets.
• Monitor any potential issues such as fraudulent time sheets that may put the business reputation at risk or incur costs.
• Cross training of your duties in the event of emergency cover

What are we looking for?

• At least 1-2 year's experience working in Payroll.

• You'll be innovative in your way of working, to maximise efficiency across the team and business.
• You'll have the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage time efficiently all whilst working well under pressure.

• Be highly organised, able to work using own initiative and the ability to multi-task is a must.

• You'll be innovative in your ways or working to create maximum efficiency across the team and business.
• Experience of Merit Payroll Software or similar is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

So enough about us, what's in it for you?

• Annual company profit-share bonus
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with specific awards for support functions
• On site games room and recreational area
• Free incentive-based lunches.
• Enhanced employer pension scheme
• 21 days' holiday allowance increasing by 1 per each years' service to a max of 26 with the ability to sell up to 3 days leave per year.

If you feel you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you.

Buyer / Senior Buyer - Industrial Manufacturing

Our client ar currently looking to recruit an experienced and pro-active, CIPS Qualified Buyer / Senior Buyer for their Purchasing team. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for managing the procurement of materials and services, maintaining supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives. You will work closely with internal departments to meet material requirements and ensure supply chain performance aligns with company expectations.

Buyer / Senior Buyer - Main Responsibilities:

• Raise and amend purchase orders via SAP, ensuring alignment with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system demands.
• Update and maintain accurate material pricing in SAP, ensuring records are current and reflect the latest agreements.
• Liaise and maintain strong communication with suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the company.
• Monitor and manage On-Time In-Full (OTIF) expectations from suppliers, addressing any issues that arise.
• Prepare formal tenders via the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and New Product Development (NPD) processes, ensuring competitive pricing and service.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives, working towards streamlining procurement operations.
• Drive savings initiatives, striving to meet or exceed annual cost-saving targets.
• Handle and resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier queries, and internal concerns in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide detailed and prompt responses to internal and external customer concerns, following established procedures.

Buyer / Senior Buyer - Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Buyer / Senior Buyer within an industrial / general manufacturing environment
• Hold or be studying towards CIPS qualification (Level 4 minimum is required)
• SAP experience would be highly desirable
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships
• Ability to identify both short-term savings and longer-term opportunities to add value
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to leverage cost savings whilst maintaining service levels

For further details on this opportunity contact Jason Wallis in the first instance.

Job Title: Senior ICT Engineer/Designer
Location: County Hall, Preston (Hybrid role)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 18/11/2024
Contract End Date: 07/02/2025 (reviewed 22/10/2025)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Closing Date for Applications: 08/11/2024 at 12:00 PM
Interview Date: 12/11/2024

Job Description: Lancashire County Council is recruiting for a Senior ICT Engineer/Designer to join their Digital Services team, working across Architecture & Data, Digital Business Engagement, Strategy & Assurance, and more. This role will require lead technical expertise in ICT infrastructure and application support, ensuring high-level design, implementation, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and build of ICT solutions and manage small teams where necessary.
• Provide operational ICT support, including 2nd and 3rd line emergency on-call assistance.
• Take ownership of solution designs, monitoring performance, and recommending enhancements.
• Assist with disaster recovery efforts and ensure adherence to ITIL operational procedures.
• Lead discussions with suppliers, oversee design deliverables, and mentor junior team members.

Required Skills:

• Experience with Umbraco versions (version 7 and cloud), site migration, plugin development, and AD authentication integration.
• Expertise in .NET core, Bootstrap 5, and JQuery.
• Knowledge in building custom templates using Umbraco and CSHTML.

This hybrid role offers flexibility, with on-site work at County Hall, Preston, as required.

For full details, please see the attached job description.

How to Apply:
To apply, submit your CV by 08/11/2024 at 12:00 PM. For any queries, contact Lewis Ashcroft at lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208962

Service Care Solutions are proud to assist Lancashire County Council in this recruitment process.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Lancashire, which needs a Senior Litigation Lawyer to join their team and handle Criminal and Civil Litigation matters. This role involves management responsibilities and it would be well suited to someone who is looking to spearhead a team!

This position is a three-month rolling contract and they can pay a competitive rate of £55-£60ph umbrella. There is potential negotiation on the rate for the right candidate.

Responsibilities involved in the Senior Litigation Lawyer role

• Handle a mixed caseload of Criminal and Civil Litigation matters from start to completion.
• Manage a litigation legal team and provide support whenever necessary
• Provide expert legal counsel to the council and its departments on litigation risk, strategies, and decision-making
• Prepare cases and represent the council in courts and tribunals, ensuring well-prepared, effective advocacy

Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with Criminal and Civil Litigation experience
• Someone who has worked for a Local Authority within a litigation legal team
• Someone who can attend the county hall (Preston) once a week.
• Ideally someone with management experience

Benefits included with the Senior Litigation Lawyer position

• Weekly pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working

If this Senior Litigation Lawyer vacancy sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.

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

Service Care Solutions are recruiting a Senior Support Worker to work within specialist supported living and residential services for people with learning disabilities and complex needs in Lancashire.

Daily Duties

The successful applicant will assist in the day to day running of the home and to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors, and other members of staff.

You will deliver care to service users as directed by the service user plan for that individual, reporting any changes or concerns to the senior member of staff on duty.

You will support enabling people to have the most fulfilling lives possible, with respect, caring attitudes and understanding. This includes enabling them to enjoy activities such as swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga and much more.

We are looking for outgoing, enthusiastic Senior Support Workers who genuinely want to make a difference, providing meaningful high-quality care and support for our service users.

Permanent Contract

1. Senior Support Worker (NVQ 2) - £12.40ph PAYE
2. Senior Support Worker (NVQ3) - £13.20ph PAYE

Day Cover: 08:00 - 22:00

This would be based on a 2 weekly rolling rota working every other weekend.

Person Specification

• The successful Senior Support Worker must have recent employed experience within Learning Disabilities or Mental Health
• The applicant must be prepared to carry out regular personal care with dignity and privacy.
• The successful applicant must have previous Senior Support Worker or Support Team Leader Experience alongside NVQ Level 2 or 3.
• The successful applicant must be flexible to work on the two weekly rota and work every other weekend.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• CPD Training and Completion of NVQ 3
• Blue Light Card
• Cash Back Health Plan
• £300 Christmas Bonus for Senior
• £15 Call out Rate for any last minute/ emergency shift cover
• Plus, more.

Interested? Please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.

Company: Service Care Solutions
Trust: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Coppull, Chorley PR7

Position: Band 6 - Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Specialisation: Rapid assessment intensive support team (RAIST)

Hours: Monday - Friday | 9 am - 5pm | 12-hour days
Pay rate: £27ph

About Us: Service Care Solutions is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in connecting dedicated healthcare professionals with enriching opportunities.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Mental Health assessment of Children and Young People aged 0-18 years
• Enhanced risk assessment, care planning and safety planning
• Community assessments and ward assessments
• Intensive support for 2 week period
• Support and guidance to junior staff

Nursing Qualifications and Requirements:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Mental Health Nurse.
• Fully enhanced DBS
• Community experience

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Free training
• Fully enhanced DBS check provided free of charge.
• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional referral bonuses
• Specialist consultants offering single point of contact.

Note: The hourly rate of £27 is paid via umbrella. We do have an option to accrue, a 'holiday pot', meaning your hourly rate will be £24.30 and you will have a build up of holiday to take when needed.

We offer a £250 bonus for starting a contract with SCS.

Furthermore, if you know anyone looking for work and you refer them across, we offer a £250 referral bonus per person.

If this role is of interest to you, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, contacting Chloe on 01772 208963 or chloe.akeroyd@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistant to provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals in the community of Preston.

Job Summary

• The successful individual must have experience of leading a team of Care Assistant, offering the very best care to residents in the home.
• We are looking for a senior care assistant who will act as a role model offering support and guidance to all.
• You will be responsible for medications and promoting dignity and choice with a positive and caring attitude.
• Managing night rotas to ensure these are fully staffed and there is a good skill mix
• To communicate effectively with the homes' management team, making sure that all concerns are
• dealt with quickly and promptly.

Hours: 12 Hour Shifts 8pm - 8am

Rota: 2 week rolling rota

W1: Mon, Tues - Sat, Sun

W2: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Salary: £28,828.80 FIXED TERM 12 months

Person Specification:

• The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care.
• The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a team, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
• It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
• The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Senior Care Assistant.

Company Benefits

• Company Workplace Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Benefits Package
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Onsite meal
• DBS is free of charge.
• Free parking on site

If you are interested, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.

With over 35 years' experience of bespoke system design and system integration, my client have established themselves as one of Europe's leading design and manufacturers of specialist, high technology, electronic products into a diverse range of industry sectors world-wide.

Whether an off the shelf solution or tailored customisation, their experience across a broad range of industry sectors and applications allows them to offer industry focused expertise to a variety of customer requirements.

Due to continued growth and business requirements, they are currently looking to recruit an experienced Electronic / Senior Electronic Engineer to join their design team.

We are interested in speaking to Engineers with at least 2 years relevant industry experience and in turn my client are able to offer an extremely attractive salary in line with experience and an extensive rewards and benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, operate, and develop products to meet customer requirements on time and within budget
• Design systems and test specifications to fulfil requirements
• Complete testing and validation of systems against objectives to validate designs
• Proactively re-engineer existing products to reduce costs while maintaining product quality
• Ensure efficient and consistent translation of products from development to production
• Support the sales team in producing technical information and cost estimates for bids.
• Collaborate with customers to agree on requirements, provide progress updates, control changes, and deliver to acceptance criteria
• Provide technical support for products throughout their lifecycle
• Build strong relationships with preferred suppliers and encourage their contribution to new product development
• Identify and define work packages and tasks required for timely, high-quality project delivery
• Report project and technical progress to internal stakeholders on behalf of the department
• Coordinate product handovers from Engineering to Production

Essential Experience Requirements:

• Hold a BEng Degree or Master's Degree in electronic or Mechatronics Engineering, or hold a number of years relevant experience in a similar role
• At least 5 years' experience, involved in full product life cycle from initial product design through to product test and sign off
• PCB Design, ideally using Altium
• Strong understanding of component selection / sourcing, component obsolescence, component compliance
• Hold a British Passport with the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance

Desired Experience Requirements:

• RF and/or FPGA Design
• Communications ethernet, serial, USB
• EMC compliance knowledge
• Environmental compliance knowledge
• Mechanical enclosure design/draughting experience

Due to continuous growth, we're currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Recruitment Consultant to join us at Service Care Solutions.

In the role, you will be supplying candidates into the public sector, private practice, and in-house roles on both a temporary or permanent basis, across the Midlands and North of England.

With an existing client base, there is work to come in and hit the ground running alongside Business Development. You will be driven and resilient, with a real passion for success.

As a finance recruitment consultant, you will be liaising with senior-level professionals daily, so strong communication skills would be required. Given the size of the market and the scope for progression, this position would also suit someone who is competitive and ambitious and have a real passion for delivering high quality service. There is real scope in this position to grow your own team and develop into a management position within the business.

Requirements:

• You're driven to achieve results.
• You're ambitious and looking for a way to accelerate your career.
• You want an employer who is as committed to you as you are to them.
• Recruitment experience with a proven billing/business development track record.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

The Serious Details:

• Basic Salary £28,000 - £30,000 based on experience, with a great commission structure.
• Flexible & Hybrid working after initial probationary period, plus early finish on a Friday.
• Lancashire MIND well-being coaching sessions.
• 30 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per each year of service up to 5 years.
• In-house Training Academy with access to tailored courses.
• We offer limitless progression opportunities.

The Sociable stuff:

• Monthly breakfast events to celebrate good performance for all colleagues.
• Off-site quarterly awards ceremonies for all colleagues, celebrating success and achievements.
• Black tie annual awards ceremony, including a 3-course meal and entertainment.
• Team nights out, competitions and incentives.
• New recreational break out area with pool table and car simulator

If you fancy joining BIBA's medium business of the year and Red Rose Employer of the year, hit the apply button and start your application today.

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Senior Care Assistant to provide high quality residential and dementia care for individuals in the community of Chorley, Preston.

We are looking for caring, reliable and trustworthy seniors who can provide high quality care and support to adults residing in one of our brand-new services.

Contract

Permanent

This is a full-time opportunity working 20:00-08:00

£28,828.80pa

The successful individual must have experience of leading a team of Care Assistant, offering the very best care to residents in the home. We are looking for a senior care assistant who will act as a role model offering support and guidance to all. You will be responsible for medications and promoting dignity and choice with a positive and caring attitude.

Person Specification:

• The successful applicant must have recent employed experience within elderly and dementia care.
• The applicant must have previous experience of managing and leading a tea, whilst simultaneously building a good rapport with residents and other healthcare professionals
• It would be beneficial if the applicant must be a car driver with full UK driving license.
• The applicant must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• The applicant must have a minimum of one year employed experience as a Senior Care Assistant.

Company Benefits

• Company Workplace Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Benefits Package
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Competitive salary A
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Onsite meal
• DBS is free of charge.
• Free parking on site

If you are interested and would like some more information, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions.

Due to continuous growth, we're currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Recruitment Consultant to join us at Service Care Solutions.

In the role, you will be supplying candidates into the public sector, private practice, and in-house roles on both a temporary or permanent basis, across the Midlands and North of England.

With an existing client base, there is work to come in and hit the ground running alongside Business Development. You will be driven and resilient, with a real passion for success.

As a finance recruitment consultant, you will be liaising with senior-level professionals daily, so strong communication skills would be required. Given the size of the market and the scope for progression, this position would also suit someone who is competitive and ambitious and have a real passion for delivering high quality service. There is real scope in this position to grow your own team and develop into a management position within the business.

Requirements:

• You're driven to achieve results.
• You're ambitious and looking for a way to accelerate your career.
• You want an employer who is as committed to you as you are to them.
• Recruitment experience with a proven billing/business development track record.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

The Serious Details:

• Basic Salary £28,000 - £30,000 based on experience, with a great commission structure.
• Flexible & Hybrid working after initial probationary period, plus early finish on a Friday.
• Lancashire MIND well-being coaching sessions.
• 30 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per each year of service up to 5 years.
• In-house Training Academy with access to tailored courses.
• We offer limitless progression opportunities.

The Sociable stuff:

• Monthly breakfast events to celebrate good performance for all colleagues.
• Off-site quarterly awards ceremonies for all colleagues, celebrating success and achievements.
• Black tie annual awards ceremony, including a 3-course meal and entertainment.
• Team nights out, competitions and incentives.
• New recreational break out area with pool table and car simulator

If you fancy joining BIBA's medium business of the year and Red Rose Employer of the year, hit the apply button and start your application today.

Senior Support Worker
Preston, Burnley and Lancashire
40 hours per week, Shift pattern - Monday - Friday 8am-4pm / 2pm - 10pm 1 Saturday a month

Primary Purpose of the Role:
The Senior Support Worker acts as a senior operational practitioner, providing guidance and support to teams on matters of practice, quality, performance, compliance, and resource management. They carry a caseload of complex need service users and may line manage support workers temporarily, deputising for Service Leads when necessary. The role focuses on improving the lives of service users by coordinating the provision of direct housing-related support and management services, working with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support across services, offering guidance on practice, performance, and quality matters.
• Coordinate and implement service improvement plans in collaboration with the Quality team and Service Leads.
• Work with the Quality and Safeguarding Team to develop and implement procedures for service users requiring higher levels of support.
• Serve as a safeguarding lead, advising teams on incident management, practice, and reporting.
• Act as an operational subject matter expert, contributing to policy and procedure reviews.
• Manage a caseload of complex need service users and represent services at external operational meetings.
• Deputise for Service Leads, line manage teams of support workers temporarily, and ensure compliance with voids and arrears protocols.

Professional & Technical Expertise:

• Contribute to meeting team performance targets and take accountability for specific performance targets.
• Serve as an operational subject matter expert on safeguarding, policy compliance, health and safety, and support practice.
• Participate in on-call rotations, work flexibly across services, and deputise for managers when required.

Organisational Performance and Compliance:

• Undertake health & safety checks, maintain up-to-date records, and engage in learning and development activities.
• Report any health and safety issues and adhere to financial regulations and procedures.

Housing Support worker requirements

• Enhanced DBS Adults
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Minimum 2 years of Housing experience required.

The Package
This is a temporary, Senior Housing Support worker role,40 hours per week for an initial 3 months, covering the recruitment process for a permanent team member, meaning the role could be extended, or become permanent.

Referral Bonus
If this Temporary Senior Housing Support worker role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them.
If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this Senior Housing Support worker role, please send your CV mickey . stepans @ service care . org . uk or call me on 01772 208 966 discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this Senior Housing Support worker role doesn't interest you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as I cover all housing-related vacancies across the region.

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We are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive who is a creative thinker with a strategic mindset. If you are motivated by achieving results and possess a proactive attitude, this role could be just what you're looking for. This role will involve working collaboratively with our Marketing Manager to support the planning and execution of digital marketing activities across Service Care Solutions.

You will become the key driver for our SEO and spearhead our relationship with our website provider and work in synergy with our sales teams, learning customer behaviour and identifying market trends to maximise sales performance and strengthen the Service Care brand.

What you'll be doing:

• Advertising
• Analytics and Reporting
• Event Planning and Management (Industry Events)
• Marketing Automation
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Website Content and Management
• Social Media Management

Skills Required:

• Proficient analytics skills to measure and report on campaign performance.
• Strong organisational, time management, and planning skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.

What you need:

• Digital Marketing Experience: 2 years (essential)
• Proven experience in SEO/SEM, Automation, and CMS Marketing (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• UK Driving License

What's in it for you:

• Monthly awards to recognise great performance including breakfast for all employees.
• Quarterly awards ceremonies held office off site for all employees, to recognise high achievers including refreshments.
• Quarterly lunch clubs for award winners.
• Black tie annual awards ceremony, including a 3-course meal and entertainment.
• Team nights out, competitions and incentives.
• Recreational break out area with kitchen & bar facilities, pool table, gaming chair and more.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make an impact as a Digital Marketing Executive in the recruitment landscape, hit the apply button and send us your CV detailing your relevant experience.

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