Total 201 Senior Executive job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5ES

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

A great opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, suitably qualified, experienced, confident and forward thinking individual to work as a senior staff nurse.

The Harbour is situated on the Fylde Coast in Lancashire, with the Ribble Valley to the South, the Bowland Hills to the East and not too distant from the Lake District. It also has the benefits of being situated in a quiet area, very close to motorway links, just off the M55

The Harbour consists of a variety of wards, including Adult Acute, Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, Older Adult Wards and Dementia Wards. The teams work very closely to support each other and there is a clear focus on support and professional development of our nurses.

We have a wealth of disciplines based at the Harbour, including Psychologists, Occupational Health Nurses, Health and Wellbeing Workers, Physical Health Nurses, Pharmacists and Psychiatric consultants. This ensures a holistic way of working and enables us to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

You must be able to provide clinical leadership and motivation to develop the existing staff whilst maintaining high professional standards, demonstrating commitment to staff development and patient care. Must have knowledge and experience within adult mental health.

You will promote and maintain high standards of care whilst supporting and assisting to implement local and national strategies and initiatives.

You will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, have leadership and staff development skills. A strong commitment to your ongoing professional education and development is essential.

The successful post holder will be expected be able to rotate across the specialty areas and be able to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met).

These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 6 months of employment. This bonus is applicable from 1st July 2024 – 30th November 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:

• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website - Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions ::Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contact recruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

Please note not all wards have this Incentive available, if you are interested in the Incentive please discuss this at interview.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We have a new exciting role for a Senior Support Worker to join our team in Coppull, Chorley.



We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to work at our supported living service for adults with a learning disability, physical needs and support needs. The role will be to provide consistent, positive support. Each person holds their own tenancy and is supported to achieve independence and outcome-focused goals within their own person centred plan.

Senior Support Worker Duties:

To ensure that all of our service users receive high quality, individualised, person-centered support
To provide mentorship; support; guidance for the staff team working within the service
To develop warm and trusting relationships with service users and to encourage them to express their needs, views and concerns
Support the management of service delivery, effectively meeting the needs of the service users
You will be required to work in a flexible manner which may include working evenings and weekends


Vacancy Reference Number: 75822

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.



Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.



We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.



We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK- this post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Executive to join our team based at our Central Office located in Euxton, Chorley.

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK’s most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK’s most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with over 1000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

About the job

The Marketing Executive will support the Marketing Manager in delivering the Groups marketing strategy and annual marketing calendar. You will work within a fun, creative and passionate marketing team to improve the brand presence, particularly through our offline channels, in such a way as to maximise sales and ensure ongoing competitive advantage in the marketplace.

This role is office based, predominately working 5 days per week Monday- Friday; with flexible hours in place. The salary for this role will be based on skills and experience; with a salary range of £28,000-£30,000 per annum dependent on the candidate.

Benefits of being an employee owner


Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,200 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security – our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Build your pension – we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Free onsite parking
Team building events
Reward and engagement programs


The main responsibilities are:


Working with Suppliers to produce marketing elements in accordance with the marketing calendar
Assisting with the designing of marketing elements including postcards, posters, emails
Assisting with the delivery of customer acquisition and retention via direct marketing
Drafting PR statements for review
Work with the Marketing Manager to ensure the offline Strategy is being followed and all tasks are complete
Deliver marketing and promotional plans on time and on budget
Providing cover for the Travel Trade Executive as required


Key skills and experience


Experience of working in a similar role within a marketing function
Experience of creating offline marketing material in a B2C environment ideally
Ability to work to deadlines and budgets
Organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
Producing marketing material for your internal stakeholders as required
Creative approach bringing new ideas to the table to influence sales and brand presence
Accuracy and attention to detail is essential


If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the Marketing Executive role, click 'apply' today. We would love to hear from you!

Senior Care Assistant (Nights) based at Belvedere Manor, Colne

Available Hours:

Various hour's available full time - 0- 44 hours

Salary £13.65 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 20 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different, and you'll have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Belvedere Manor care home in Colne

Belvedere Manor is a luxurious care home designed to provide exceptional residential and dementia care for up to 84 residents. This elegant home in Colne offers both long-term and respite care within a warm, inviting setting. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with en-suite wet rooms, ensuring residents enjoy privacy and comfort, supported by 24-hour personalised care that allows them to retain their independence with peace of mind.

The heart of Belvedere Manor is its dedication to each resident's individuality. Our compassionate team collaborates with residents and their families to create personalised support plans, while our passionate activities coordinators keep the calendar lively with engaging pursuits. Music therapy sessions, whether one-on-one or in groups, add a meaningful touch to residents' days, and regular outings in our own minibus bring excitement and variety.

The home's landscaped gardens and patio areas provide serene spaces to relax, while the on-site hair and beauty salon, coffee shop, and bar offer touches of everyday luxury. With the companionship of a dedicated Chaplain for pastoral care, residents are supported in every aspect of life, making Belvedere Manor a vibrant, nurturing community.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience and, as a minimum, hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

To apply please email

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.

Senior Occupational Therapist
Location: Preston
Salary: £36,658 - £41,669 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Welcome Bonus: £3,000 (subject to T&Cs)
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping individuals achieve life-changing outcomes? Search Recruitment Group is excited to represent a highly regarded neurological care and rehabilitation service, offering a unique opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their expert interdisciplinary team.
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About the Role
In this role, you will work within a specialist neuro rehabilitation unit, delivering holistic assessments and treatment plans for individuals with complex neurological needs. You will play a pivotal role in setting and reviewing SMART goals, supporting patients, families, and staff in achieving these objectives, and facilitating timely discharge planning.
This position offers a chance to work in a cutting-edge facility, utilising emerging technologies such as VR techniques and hydrotherapy, while collaborating closely with a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
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Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised rehabilitation plans.
* Utilize advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices to deliver specialised therapy.
* Perform access and home visits across Lancashire and South Cumbria to assess and facilitate graded discharges.
* Maintain professional records, manage clinical risks, and ensure compliance with outcome measures.
* Collaborate effectively with team leaders, therapy and nursing staff, and the wider MDT.
* Engage in innovative practices, such as VR and hydrotherapy, to enhance patient outcomes.
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About You
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled professional with:
* A degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
* Substantial experience in rehabilitation, ideally within neurological settings.
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate training and ongoing CPD.
* Advanced skills in patient assessment, manual treatment, and risk management.
* Excellent communication and conflict resolution abilities.
* The ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively.
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Rewards and Benefits
* £3,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs).
* 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays).
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Pension contributions.
* Access to Perkbox and Blue Light Card discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Long service and staff awards.
* Free uniform and parking.
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How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" to submit your application.
For further discussions about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact our recruitment team.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Compliance: Successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including DBS/PVG and references for the past three years.
Take the next step in your career and apply today! Please contact wade.laws@search.co.uk for further information.

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.

Do you have experience in face to face furniture sales? Do you love engaging with customers and building long lasting relationships? How would you feel about selling luxury products within a prestigious family run business thats been established for over 100 years?

TRIP are currently recruiting a Senior Sales Consultant for a luxury furniture retailer for their store in Accrington. The retailer has a stable and secure history of being family owned and operated and is currently going through a fantastic period of growth.

The ideal Senior Sales Consultant:
- Must have experience in face to face furniture sales
- Be extremely personable and able to develop immediate customer rapport
- Be confident and highly motivated
- Be someone who is a high achiever with a proven track record of consistent sales performance.

If you recognise the above and want to join a company that truly Rewards, Recognises & Invests in your career development, both financially and progressively then get in touch today!

Basic salary £25k + individual commission + bonuses an uncapped (average) OTE c£30,000-£35,000 (the top 10% of sales people across the business earning in excess of £40,000+)

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.

What's on offer?

• Role as a Senior Town Planner with a market-leading service station operator and retail developer
• Internal expert - working strategically with the internal acquisitions and PM team, you will offer planning advice on 100's of future and existing sites as to secure planning approval
• Make a name for yourself - as well as managing and working in collaboration with renowned external planning consultants, much of the planning application process remains in-house where you will demonstrate and further develop your expertise and knowledge
• Bright future - having grown from 32 to 46 sites over the past 4 months, your new company have incredibly ambitious plans to continue taking market share, creating a fantastic and bespoke opportunity for you to progress
• Entrepreneurial - leading the business is a forward-thinking entrepreneur ready to expand from road-side-service into major retail development - even more planning opportunity!
• Competitive salary & benefits - offering between £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, performance-based bonus scheme, 15% discount at ASDA and listed restaurants, exclusive discounts at over 900 retails, extensive L&D opportunity, on-site free car parking, heavily discounted canteen, Life Assurance and Group Pension scheme

What you need to succeed?

• You will need a minimum of 3 years' UK planning experience
• Switched-on, ambitious and confident character to navigate the relationships of various stakeholders
• A willingness to manage and mentor a graduate planner
• Member of the Royal Institute of Town Planners

Does the challenge of working in-house appeal to you? Are you ready to make a name for yourself in the industry and internally as an absolute expert? Do you want to play a more significant role in the approval of applications?

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 on your career.

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For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

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.

Leadership Provide consistent, strong leadership to the clinical staff within the services. Provide supervision of the clinical team, supporting and developing the team and individuals clinical skills, embedding clinical supervision. Proactive approach to reduce complaints and clinical incidents. Acting as a mentor for junior staff and taking a proactive approach to professional development. Organise, coordinate, and lead the provision of the team. Support the continuing development of the FCIUS supporting other services as appropriate. Acting as liaison with Fylde Coast Medical Services (as they are main contract holders). Work alongside the Management Team, to implement and support change. Lead by example, developing a culture of openness, learning and peer support. Workforce Plan, develop and maintain a competent and skilled clinical workforce to deliver a safe and effective service. Be accountable for all the clinical team through a clear structure of line management. Lead in the development of staff, providing constructive and relevant positive feedback. Ensure a schedule of annual appraisals and three yearly revalidations are carried out. Work alongside HR and other members of the management team plan and recruit appropriate staff members, in line with the recruitment policy. Oversee the clinical rota and ensure appropriate plans and rotas are in place. Ensure robust comprehensive individualised induction process for all new staff ensuring mandatory training requirements are fulfilled. Ensure sessional/temporary staff have robust induction plans in place. Work alongside the Training Lead, to ensure all our staff are supported in their development. Clinical Governance Support the work of our Service Leads and Service Manager in providing Clinical Reflections in a timely manner, for all complaints. Attend and participate in the monthly Clinical Governance meeting and actively support the planned audit cycle. Support the collection of data to assist the completion of FCIUCS KPI reports. Support a culture where reporting issues and incidents is commonplace and encouraged to ensure team and organisational learning. Using Ulysses to ensure timely reporting and monitoring of incidents and complaints. Take responsibility for the safeguarding lead for the service supporting the named GP Lead. Clinical Responsibilities: Provide expert clinical assessment, screening treatment services and health care advice. Assess, treat, and advise patients presenting with health care / nursing needs. Ensure the team are performing to a high standard and in a timely fashion. Monitor the teams safe clinical effectiveness. When required ensure patients are referred on to other members of the primary health care team or secondary care as necessary and support and guide others as required. Ensure all practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence of individuals and to acknowledge limitations. Assist/perform minor procedures. In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the duties and responsibilities associated with an expert practitioner working within primary unscheduled care. Develop and maintain clinical/nursing policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure any patient information is up-to-date and produced in appropriate formats. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations, treatments and attendances are recorded. Review NMP across the team, inducting new NMPs as needed. Ensure clinical supervision is embedded across the clinical team. Ensure that a robust training & development package is in existence and constantly evolving to meet the needs of the service and of our employees.

Senior NetOps Engineer

Pay up to £68,517 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

• Would you love the opportunity to install, maintain, upgrade, and continuously improve a large government organisation's operating environment - powering one of the largest digital transformations in Europe?

• Are you someone who could maintain the ongoing reliability, performance and support of our infrastructure?

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for a Senior NetOps Engineer to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• The ability to design, implement, administer, and support infrastructure technologies, solutions and services such as: AWS, Azure and OCI
• Ensures that the right actions are taken to investigate, resolve and anticipate Network problems.
• Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems.
• Significant experience with Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code, CI/CD pipelines. Gitlab, Ansible, Python, Terraform.

You and your role

As a Senior NetOps Engineer you will have the ongoing responsibility for the full range of products that make up Network Services.

The role will involve creating and developing our DevOps/ NetOps culture in the team as we transition to new ways of working.

Working in collaboration with a range of internal/external partners, stakeholders and customers you will ensure the operational stability, robustness, resilience, availability, and quality of DWP Networks.

You will actively manage the work backlog and develop reliability improvements as well as leading initiatives to develop the automation of low-value tasks balanced against project delivery demands.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle whichever is most convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £68,517.

Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are recruiting a Senior Support Worker for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.




We are looking for an experienced carer to help lead a team of staff and provide care and support to individuals at our Blackpool service. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role, receiving ongoing training to help you further your personal and professional development.




Your role as Senior Support Worker will include:

Providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support to service users
Collaborating with service users, families and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes
Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements
Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences
Supporting the service user to have the opportunity for a full and happy life and to be safe and well.




Experience of supporting individuals with learning disabilities is essential for this Senior Support Worker role. A clean valid driving licence and access to a car is desirable for this role but not essential.




You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.




Vacancy Reference Number: 72858

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number – Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010




Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.




We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.




We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship.