Total 6 job vacancies in Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LU

Long Term Assessment and Review Service The Adult Social Care Long Term Service is for people, aged 18+ who are living in the community and have been identified as having long term care and support needs.

This service will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders from across the health and social care system and third sector and voluntary groups in Cumbria in ways that recognise strengths, promotes independence and prevents, reduces or delays the need for formal long term care and support provision.

Assessments and reviews will be undertaken in a strengths-based way that maximises the use of social capital and community based assets. The Service will work across health, social care and third sector organisations with a primary focus upon ensuring that all support plans:-

* include robust contingency plans that promote personal resilience to manage temporary changes in need/circumstance

* demonstrate how people will meet their needs from a range of sources, including friends, family, third sector, the community, equipment or assistive technology. Personal budgets will only be allocated for the provision of formal support for identified unmet needs. Safeguarding Service The Adult Social Care Safeguarding Service role is to empower and protect those individual's aged 18+ to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

Your new company
Your New Company is a leading homebuilder specialising in high-quality new-build homes across Cumbria and Lancashire. They offer a range of properties, including 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes and bungalows. Known for their commitment to excellence, they focus on delivering well-designed, energy-efficient homes that meet the needs of modern living. Their projects are characterised by innovative construction methods, attention to detail, and a customer-centric approach, ensuring a seamless homebuying experience.
Your new role
My client are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all costs related to New Build Housing projects, from initial calculations to final figures. You will ensure that projects are completed within budget and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare cost estimates and budgets for construction projects.Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.Monitor and control project costs, ensuring value for money.Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders.Negotiate contracts and work schedules.Liaise with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.Provide advice on contractual claims.Prepare and present detailed reports.
What you'll need to succeed
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry.Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.Excellent numerical and analytical skills.Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, CostX).Strong negotiation and communication skills.The ability to work independently and as part of a team.Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits package.Opportunities for professional development and career progression.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Flexible working arrangements.
What you need to do now


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Our Client is one of the leading Industrial Services Companies in Europe and work on many large Energy sites. They provide many services including Mechanical and Electrical, Scaffolding, Industrial painting and Insulation.
They are looking for a qualified Health and Safety Manager on their larger projects on a Nuclear Decommissioning Site in Cumbria

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  Advise and assist site management in the preparation of Safety & Environmental Plans, Risk Assessments and method statements for various projects in line with client SLA's / KPI's.
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  Work with on site management in the development, delivery, implementation and maintenance of Business Unit specific HSE policies and procedures
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  Prepare safety and environmental reports as required
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  Conduct safety and environmental audits and inspections in accordance with the Integrated Management system
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  Prepare and deliver training courses / tool box talks to ensure full knowledge of H&S requirements and techniques
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  Report to Line Management of HSE activities
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  Conduct loss event investigations and prepare reports for internal / external purposes
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  Provide HSE advice and direction to on site management, staff and contractors
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  Assist site management in the periodic preparation and presentation of seminars/training for clients, own employees and other interested parties/stakeholders
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  Sharing information, suggestions and observations to create consistency throughout the Company
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  Assist other members of the team in across business unit audits
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  Meeting company Occupational Health and Safety goals
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  Liaise with Health & Safety stewards on a regular basis ensuring consultation and participation of workforce.
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  Drive behavioural culture change programs

This is an excellent role in a permanent capacity with a leading company.

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

A well-established independent Opticians based in Cockermouth, Lake District are looking to recruit a full or part time Optometrist.

This is a fantastic family run business which has gone from strength to strength. It has a long standing reputation in the area for its high levels of patient care and professionalism.

Optometrist - Role

• Family run independent
• Small group of 3 practices
• Beautiful part of the country
• High clinical standards
• Caring approach
• Loyal patient base of all ages
• Amazing patient reviews
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 45 mins
• Access to advanced equipment
• Complex contact lens fits
• Opportunity to develop enhanced services
• Working alongside an experienced team
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/contact lenses you want to dispense
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (4pm on a Sat)
• Some flex on Saturdays
• Salary between £50,000 to £65,000
• Help with relocation
• Professional fees paid
• Partnership opportunities

Optometrist - Requirements

• Full qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Open to all levels of experience
• Plenty of support If you are newly qualified
• Willing to learn and develop
• Excellent communications and organisational skills

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now

A well-established independent Opticians based in Cockermouth, Cumbria are looking to recruit a full or part time Dispensing Optician.

This advanced independent Opticians has gone from strength to strength. It has a long standing reputation in the area for its high levels of patient care and professionalism.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Clinically focused independent
• Small group of 4 practices
• Beautiful part of the country
• High clinical standards
• Caring approach
• Loyal patient base of all ages
• Amazing patient reviews
• 45 minute testing times
• Enhanced clinics - Dry eye, myopia management, colourimetry
• Working alongside an experienced team
• High level of clinical freedom
• Excellent range of designer frames - Lindberg, Face a Face, Gucci
• High Quality Hoya lenses
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week including most Saturdays (1 in 4 off)
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (4pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £28,000 to £33,000 DOE
• Professional fees paid
• Birthday off work
• Free & Regular CPD courses
• Simply Health
• Retail Discounts
• CLO training and funding available
• Free parking close by

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Open to all levels of experience
• Patient focused
• Caring
• Plenty of support If you are newly qualified
• Willing to learn and develop
• Excellent communications and organisational skills

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

Your New CompanyA major engineering and defence business in Barrow-In-Furness with an excellent global reputation.

Your New RoleAs a HR Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to work on/ across mega projects and programmes providing specialist support throughout the business, sharing your knowledge and best practice along the way. The role will involve working with different levels of the line of business, across different functions and at varying levels of seniority, including Functional/Business Unit Directors.
Key Responsibilities:

• Working across the business and within the sector, collaborating with leaders, management and other partners to deploy co-ordinated, business-oriented solutions reflective of our people strategy
• Identify and lead on all people and organisation requirements for the business area and deliver integrated solutions
• Manage and deliver the full HR life cycle, including talent management, resourcing, strategic workforce planning, employee engagement, reward and HR policy and processes
• Coaching and supporting our line managers, senior leaders and directors on all people related matters for your business area
• Manage the day-to-day HR operations, in addition to functional HR projects that span the wider business
• Collaborate with line of business and leadership teams to implement change and continuous improvement
• Lead on analysis of people data, in order to benchmark and implement short and long term solutions that improvement performance, including the development and retention of critical skills

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Experience in a HR Advisor role within a large department or organisation.
• Proven ability to interface with senior leadership teams and influence the organisation's people strategy.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience in driving improvements in process, policy, or practice.
• Desirable: Experience in a manufacturing, unionised, project-based environment, managing or developing others in the HR profession, and CIPD level 7 qualification or working towards it.

What You Will Get in Return

• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Flexible working
• Employee assistance programme

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk