Total 94 job vacancies in Colchester, CO4 5JL

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established team of Children’s Community Nurses. We are a busy service with a diverse caseload working across North East Essex. We provide clinical interventions to children within their own homes 7 days per week.



We are looking for a confident innovative nurse to join our children’s community nursing team. You will be required to work in conjunction with the Children’s department at Colchester hospital whose aim is to facilitate early discharge and care closer to home.



You will need to be a flexible practitioner within the community setting, a good team player and be able to develop collaborative working relationships with other healthcare professionals, services and agencies.



You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment and encouraged to participate in service developments. Clinical supervision and a supported induction period are provided.

Toprovide high quality, evidence based nursing care,without direct supervision,to children and their families within the community/ hospital setting,providing parents/ carers with support and advice as appropriate

To promote a seamless service assisting in the development of the art and science of Children’s Community Nursing andprovide support to the Children’s Community Nursing Matron in the effective management of the service.

The post holder will act as a role model in the delivery of patient care, lead, support, supervise and teach staff and contribute to the development of the service

The post holder will be an advocate for children and their families, promoting child focus, family-centred care and provide effective liaison with the multi-disciplinary team and other professional colleagues and agencies involved within the child’s care.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.


We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.


We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.


Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.


Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.


We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bringwhat’swidely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.


Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A



For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

Location: Colchester
Salary: Competitive
Industry: Water UtilitiesAre you an experienced Project Engineer looking for an exciting new opportunity in the water utilities sector? We are currently seeking a dedicated professional to join a leading water utilities company based in Colchester. This is a permanent role that offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee water utility projects from inception to completion.
• You will be enabling projects to be delivered to time, cost, specification, client needs and the needs and regulations of other stakeholders.
• You will support the capture of asset changes (decommissioning, alteration, creation) in the relevant corporate systems.
• Utilise your expertise in MEICA and operational water settings to drive project success.
• Implement best practices in project management to deliver on time and within budget

Requirements:

• Appropriate professional engineering qualifications.
• Proven experience in project management within the water utilities sector.
• Strong knowledge and experience with MEICA.
• Previous operational water setting experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits:

• Annual leave: 33 days per year
• Company Car or Fuel Allowance
• Fuel Card: For work-related travel.
• Life Insurance: For peace of mind.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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We are looking for an outstanding Activities Coordinator with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week at Cygnet Hospital Colchester.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your day-to-day…

• Develop, plan, implement & oversee activities, outings & events for the people in our care
• Provide fun & constructive leisure time, as well as appropriate physical & emotional support
• Ensure the provision of staff, space & materials for all activities
• Supervise, oversee & develop colleagues
• Oversee the creation of promotional materials for events

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, expert supervision & peer support
• Opportunities for learning & development
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to Work” scheme & employee discount savings

You are...

• An excellent role model who knows what good care looks like
• Highly organised, with a positive attitude
• A confident public speaker & facilitator
• Knowledgeable of suitable activities & pastimes to support mental health service users
• Positive in your approach to working with challenging behaviours
• Experienced in planning, resourcing & carrying out events & activities

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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EQUANS are recruiting for a Security Officer to be based in the University of Essex, Colchester, CO4 3ZU. This is a permanent full-time role working 42 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £28,500 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern:

4 on 4 off Days and night shifts of 12 hour per shift 7 am - 7 pm / 7pm - 7am

Overview:

The Security officer/Concierge is responsible for security integrity of a student accommodation campus, with 1,260 residents. To guard, patrol and protect, buildings, liaising with the University's in-house security team. To act as main front of house, welcoming and liaising with the residents, with the goal of delivering a memorable experience to all residents and visitors.

What will you deliver?

• To deliver all aspects of security whilst providing a safe and secure environment for the student residents in all 5 accommodation blocks and external areas of The Pastures and operate within scope of site Assignment Instructions.
• Support Reception and Helpdesk for accommodation, ensuring that every situation is handled in a courteous and professional manner and that all students and visitors are appropriately attended to.
• Support the distribution of all post and packages, using the systems and software provided as and when required.

Essential Requirements:

• You will be required to pass through a range of referencing and vetting checks.
• You must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years with a 5-year work history unless you have been in education.
• A background, qualification, or interest in the delivery of site security and/or customer service will be an advantage.
• Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
• Possess a valid SIA License.

What can we offer you?

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Company share scheme.
• 2 paid volunteering days a year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee assistance programme.

Who are we looking for?

• SIA / CCTV licence

• Excellent knowledge and working experience in a high-profile security industry/customer focused environment.

• A high-level client/customer focused approach and able to represent the Company in a professional and discreet manner always.

• Knowledge of public safety and security

• Ability to work with confidential and classified information.

• Knowledge of standard security and safety protocols.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work well in a team.

• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work in high-pressure environments.

• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications.

• Team-player with a positive attitude to work.

• Personal presentation ambitious standards.

• First aider

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a business priority, we know we have work to do, and we are accelerating our commitment to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We currently have six employee led networks, who work closely with our DE&I team to influence policy, promote awareness, and deliver cultural event.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including accessibility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

Retail Minibus Driver (Minibus Provided)

Salary: £12.94 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£11.55 per hour + £1.39 holiday pay)

Location: Colchester

(8-10hour stock count shifts + your driving time paid + bonus)

*Access to wages from 3 days after shift completion*Company Minibus Provided*Immediate Start*Holiday Pay*

The Company

• We are a leading provider of Retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services.
• With over 3500 employees throughout the UK, we provide a hardworking and rewarding workplace with many progression opportunities.

The Role

• We are looking for Retail Team Driver to add to our already successful team.
• This role will require you to oversee the transportation of a small team of stock counters to and from each shift within your region
• Work will be carried out on different Retail customer sites / stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis.
• You must follow the correct processes when notifying your count team of the pick-up points and timings for each shift
• Escalating any issues with the vehicle in a timely and efficient manner
• Completing a team attendance sheet, detailing the stock counters expected on the bus, who attended and the arrival time of the bus on site.
• Whilst on site you will be responsible for ensuring stock is counted quickly and accurately using a handheld scanner.
• Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time is needed for the role and access equipment may have to be used on occasion to reach high stock

Key Skills/ Experience Required

• This role will involve working unsociable hours, working early mornings or night shifts, this therefore means we are unable to hire anyone under the age of 21 years.
• This role requires you to have a Full Driving License.
• You must have a 'can do' attitude and be able to work long shifts where required on large counts.
• With our innovative business, the technology changes and therefore being a quick learner is a key skill required.
• Any experience of handling stock is an advantage but not a necessity.

The Package/ Benefits

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues
• Eligibility for quarterly Bonus (criteria applies)
• Vehicle provided (8-Seater Minibus)
• Driving time paid
• Expenses paid
• Progression Opportunities
• Generous Holiday Pay
• Pension Contribution

Retail & Asset Solutions are hiring NOW with immediate starts available.

If you think you are suitable for this position and you want to find out more, please apply today!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

**THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**

We are offering a generous relocation package up to £8,000 and recruitment and retention premia up to £15,000 is available (T&Cs apply)

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health ,community and inpatient care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.



EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join and lead on the Ardleigh ward based at the Lakes Mental Health Unit.



The Lakes Mental Health Unit in Colchester has 2 in-patient units. Ardleigh ward which is an all-female patient unit since August 2015. The other unit is Gosfield ward which is an all-male ward. Each ward has 18 in-patient beds. The wards are refurbished with modern interiors, have attached excellent gardens, and are fully equipped. Each has its own LTS and seclusion facilities. There is also a 136-assessment suite working as a designated place of safety on this site.

The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical care of those patients admitted to the in-patient unit on the ward. The post holder will also be expected to work closely with the team and the ward manager to ensure the provision of an effective service.



The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research.

You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.



Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer



· Work closely with other consultant colleagues to ensure that the patient journey is as smooth as possible.

· Provide clinical leadership and actively liaise with general practitioners, psychiatrists, and other hospital specialists, statutory and non-statutory agencies, whenever relevant to the care and treatment of patients.

· Be committed to a multidisciplinary approach to care.

· Use evidence-based interventions at all times.

· Offer a consistent response to referrers/service users regardless of origin of the referral in a timely fashion.

· Offer an accurate diagnosis and timely interventions so that intensive treatment can be delivered to present chronicity and dependency on psychiatric services, in accordance with the recovery model.

· Attend Mental Health Act assessments as requested for relevant patients.

· Act as the Responsible Clinician for inpatients including attending Tribunals, as necessary.

· Participate in the development and maintenance of care programmes for patients.

· Supervise junior and middle-grade doctors in the team.

· Participate in the teaching programmes of the multidisciplinary team.

· Contribute to the collection of clinical information to ensure further service development and to enable audit.

· Work closely with consultant colleagues to contribute to the provision of appropriate Consultant cross cover for daytime, 9 am to 5 pm, (working days), and for periods of annual/study/special leave.

· Participate in clinical governance and teaching activities.

· Contribute to the day-to-day management and the overall service development agenda through appropriate involvement with managerial and clinical colleagues.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical Secretary/Admissions Clerk within the Urology department based at Colchester Hospital.

This post is a full time post.

This is a key role for the division. We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team player to integrate with the current team and provide an efficient and effective secretarial and administrative support to the clinicians, patients & other team members.

You will have attention to detail, have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and plan. You must be able to work using your own initiative and be flexible to work where the need is greatest.

In this role you will provide efficient and pro-active secretarial and admin support to the large team of busy consultants and other team members.

You will be the first contact for patients and queries on behalf of the Consultants and Department. You will work as part of a team, supporting other team members and covering when required.

Skills required for the post include: good typing and audio skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, effective time management skills, good IT and secretarial skills, good communication, interpersonal and organisation skills, and a good team member.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

We are looking for an efficient, conscientious, well-motivated and enthusiastic Minor Operations Booking Clerk with the skills to provide dedicated clerical support to both the clinical and administrative teams.

The primary function of this role revolves around the provision of day-to-day of management of the minor operations waiting list, however it is essential to help and support all members of the team by having a flexible approach to both workload, additional tasks and working patterns.

Please note, internal candidates will be offered a secondment position only

You will be responsible for following all processes and procedures to enable the admission of patients for surgery. This will involve negotiating admission dates with patients and clinicians within all performance target deadlines, ensuring accurate recording of patient details onto the Trust's patient administration system and generating all appropriate documentation.

The Dermatology department is a high volume skin cancer service so you must be able to work under pressure, delivering excellent patient care. You must possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with excellent keyboard skills.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Duties, Responsibilities and Key relationships of the job Operational or Strategic Responsibilities: To ensure the provision of a comprehensive Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service to the care groups specified in the job summary. This includes Specialist assessment; differential diagnosis; clinical decision making and provision of appropriate levels of intervention based on best practice To provide training to school staff and parents as required To adhere to quality guidelines and participate in service monitoring and clinical audit To adhere to agreed administrative procedures for the service including the collection of statistical data To adhere to the service plan and agreed protocols To contribute to discussions on proposed local clinical guidelines, protocols and care packages To independently maintain the operational running of delegated parts of the service To frequently work alone and unsupervised To support/mentor Band 5 therapists and supervise assistants, volunteers and students and contribute to their development To fulfil statutory requirements towards other agencies. This includes the provision of complex written reports for the statutory assessment process To attend Speech and Language Therapy Department Team meetings, inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary meetings

We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and hard working Speech and Language Therapy Team, working across Essex. You will provide direct clinical work to children and young adults under the guidance of Therapists, across a range of settings including; clinics, mainstream schools, further education settings, special schools and occasionally pupils' homes. You will liaise with families, education staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team, and be required to perform patient-related administrative tasks.

The post holder will deliver therapy sessions with and without direct supervision, and be proficient in the delivery of care to pupils and families. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working with children with speech, language and communication needs, and will be supported by our well-respected and highly motivated team. The postholder will have access to regular supervision, in-house training, and whole-team meetings.

This post also requires the candidate to drive to various locations within the borough of Essex.

We look forward to welcoming you as part of the team.

The post holder will work for Provide as part of the Children’s and Young People’s Speech and Language Therapy Service, delivering care within the community.

You will:

Work with parents/carers/educational settings to implement therapeutic intervention programmes.

Carry out observation and gather information to contribute to the SLT's assessment and writing of Educational, Health and Care Plans.

Undertake routine administrative tasks, in line with departmental guidance, and participate in clinical supervision.

Manage a caseload under the supervision of a Speech and Language Therapist and work unsupervised.

The post holder will need to have an understanding of therapy approaches, resources available, suitability and effectiveness of resources.

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.


We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:


Vision:Transforming Lives
Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.


Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.


We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.


Eligible for NHS Pension
• The post holder will work for Provide as part of the Children’s and Young People’s Speech and Language Therapy Service within the community.
• The post holder will work with parents/carers/educational settings to implement and adapt evidence-based programmes of intervention to support the children’s speech, language and communication needs - in conjunction with the Speech and Language Therapist.
• The post holder will be expected to organise their own workload and work unsupervised.
• The post holder will work with multidisciplinary agencies.
• The post holder will need to have an understanding of therapy approaches, resources available, suitability and effectiveness of resources. They will also update targets and goals in consultation with the case holder and contribute to care plans and reports.
• To support the delivery of the SLT Service in healthcare and educational settings, including representing the service at meetings related to their caseload.
• Participate in clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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Register your interest here to be notified for upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in North Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW).

Why Join Us?

With us, you can achieve more - for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We're always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, Social Workers play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we'll empower you to make the most of your experience within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services.

Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.

Visit our brochure to find out more about ECC's Adult Social Care services.

What We Offer

We'll support you to be your best…

• Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
• With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options
• With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling
• Lease Car scheme
• Up to £8000 for relocation*
• With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions
• Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ's about the LGPS.
• Volunteering leave
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
• Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC

About the Role

Working to support adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, you'll maximise their potential to live independently.

North Essex covers our offices in Colchester and Clacton. It is a diverse area to work in encompassing rural, costal, and urban communities all with their own unique challenges. Essex County Council work closely with their partners in North Essex, those joining teams in this area are uniquely positioned to be increasingly involved in partnership projects across local authorities and the NHS.

All of our teams are supportive of each other and offer opportunities for professional development to meet the SWE regulations. To find out more about each team please visit our brochure here.

About You

To apply you should be a qualified social worker with a current Social Work England registration. You'll bring at least 1 year's social work experience, evidence of continuing professional development, and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance. With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we're looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

You'll also bring:

• Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
• An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
• The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.

*T&Cs Apply.

Apply now.

For more information contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join the Essex Talent Community.

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Chestnut House Kindergarten
Level 3 Childcare Practitioner – Full-Time

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Childcare Practitioner to join our team!

About the Role:
This full-time position is based in our vibrant Hummingbirds Room, catering to children aged 2–3 years. You will work closely with a team of two supportive colleagues, caring for up to 12 children daily. Together, you’ll create enriching environments, plan and deliver engaging, interest-based activities, and foster the development of each child’s learning and opportunities.

Salary: £24,876.80 per annum

Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities*:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent
• Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.
• Children's emotional well-being is given unquestionable priority.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Requirements and skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Chestnut House Kindergarten is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Benefits

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.

*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Vacancy Reference: CO4 5LE

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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.