Total 300 customer service job vacancies in blackburn lancashire bb2 3st

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.

Position: Clinical Document Coder
Type: Part-Time (20 - 30 hours per week)
Location: Burnley

Job Summary

Not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to providing high-quality services to our GP practice members and a portfolio of patient services. Our clinical services are led by experienced clinical leads working collaboratively with Federation managers.

Main Duties of the Job

• Extract and analyze clinical information from manual and computerized patient health records to assign appropriate clinical codes.
• Ensure accuracy in clinical coding, impacting revenue generation and funding for the Practice.
• Provide cover for coding staff absences as needed, ensuring continuity in data coding.
• Work independently on routine coding tasks once trained, seeking guidance from a supervisor when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with the coding team, doctors, nursing staff, and others regarding coding issues.
• Resolve coding queries by consulting with your line manager and other medical staff.
• Manage your workload to ensure accuracy and completeness in meeting targets, and communicate any challenges to your Line Manager.
• Assist with any ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Job Responsibilities

This job description serves as a guide for the duties expected of the post holder and may evolve as the department develops and resources change. Adaptability is essential.

Confidentiality & Information Governance:

• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient, service user, staff, and contractor information.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Health & Safety at Work:

• Take reasonable care of your health and safety and that of others.
• Report any incidents or accidents immediately using the ELA Incident reporting system.

Quality:

• Maintain high standards of quality within the practice.
• Reflect on personal and team performance and suggest improvements.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and others associated with the role.
• Be responsive to the needs for alternative communication methods.

Person Specification
Qualifications:

• Essential: Good general education or equivalent standard
• Desirable: Medical Terminology qualifications

Experience:

• Essential:
  • Proficient IT skills
  • Ability to accurately analyze and extract relevant information
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to receive and absorb training
  • Flexible approach to work
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of EMIS Web or System One
  • Familiarity with clinical terminology and read code hierarchy

Job Title: Catering Unit Manager
Location: Preston
Job Description:
Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Catering Unit Manager on behalf of a police force in Lancashire. The role involves overseeing the daily operations of the catering unit, including meal preparation, stock management, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations. The Catering Unit Manager will also be responsible for planning seasonal menus, managing staff, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the catering function within the facility
• Plan and design seasonal menus in conjunction with the Catering Services Manager
• Manage stock ordering, food preparation, and batch cooking
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen
• Supervise Food Service Assistants
• Handle cash and maintain records of food purchases and sales
• Promote the catering facility and participate in training as required

Requirements:

• Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (Level 2)
• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation
• Experience designing and preparing food menus to meet quality, nutrition, and cost
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

To apply or for more information, contact:
Lewis Ashcroft
Email: Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208962.

Job Title: Procurement Officer (LC6)
Location: Preston
Salary:

• CIPS Level 5: £15.48 - £17.57 per hour
• CIPS Level 6: £17.57 - £19.70 per hour

Job Category: Financial
Description:
Service Care Solutions is assisting a police force in Lancashire with the recruitment of a skilled Procurement Officer. We are looking for candidates who are part or fully qualified in Level 5 or Level 6 of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). The role involves managing procurement processes, tendering, and contract negotiations within public sector frameworks.
Requirements:

• CIPS Level 5 or Level 6 qualification
• Experience in public sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management
• NPPV3 Vetting required

Responsibilities Include:

• Undertaking procurement projects in line with public contract regulations
• Managing high-value tenders and contracts
• Providing procurement advice to senior managers
• Ensuring compliance with procurement laws and achieving value for money

To apply or for more information, contact:
Lewis Ashcroft
Email: Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk OR call 01772 208962

Company: Service Care Solutions
Trust: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust
Location: Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, PR2

Position: Diagnostic Radiographer
Specialisation: X-RAY

Shift Pattern: Full-time
Pay Rate: Day £21

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

Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic imaging examinations such as X-rays, CT (computed tomography) scans, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and ultrasound to capture images of the body's internal structures.
• Operate complex imaging equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring the correct protocols are followed to produce high-quality images.
• Assess the quality of the images produced, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and suitable for diagnostic review by radiologists or physicians.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Fully enhanced valid DBS
• Must be able to work in theatres and x-ray

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.

Rate Breakdown
£21ph LTD | £19.02 PAYE Inclusive | £16.97 Exclusive

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

A client within the private sector based in Lancashire is currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a construction environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to assist in the provision of quantity surveying services under the direction of the Directors and senior staff.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Comply with the clients internal quality assurance management procedures and governance;
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, undertake interim valuations, cost reports and value for money reports;
• Preparation of interim valuations, contract instructions and final accounts;
• Contract administration and cost control;
• Tender document preparation; Tender reporting;

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require to be educated to a to NVQ Level 4 in a construction related discipline as well as a minimum of 2 years' experience for a construction related organisation.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Experience of developing and managing contracts;
• Proven track record of assisting in a high quality, high volume customer led service;
• Demonstrate competence in a housing or technical construction discipline;

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering between up to £30,000 p/a.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this 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.

Join our Customer Service Team!

Pay - £11.44 per hour and after 12 weeks this will rise to £12.30 per hour.

• The role is full-time (37 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in Ribble House, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4TS

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers, resolving their queries in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for working with other team members to ensure that we meet our customer service goals.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week). There are part time shift options available (27.5 hours per week). Shift Pattern to cover the following working hours: 5 days out of 7, between 8am-8pm Monday- Friday and between 8am- 6pm Saturday-Sunday. Weekend working is required, and shift pattern will be discussed during your video interview.

There may be opportunities for hybrid working but subject to availability and performance standards.

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12 week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• Save-As-You-Earn-Scheme
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will have worked in a customer service role before, but if this is your first role or a career change don't worry as we provide all the training and support, you'll need.

At a minimum you should have:

• A positive attitude and a can-do spirit
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

If you love helping people and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Join our Customer Service Team!

Pay - £11.44 per hour and after 12 weeks this will rise to £12.30 per hour.

• The role is full-time (37 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in Ribble House, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4TS

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers, resolving their queries in a timely and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for working with other team members to ensure that we meet our customer service goals.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week). There are part time shift options available (27.5 hours per week). Shift Pattern to cover the following working hours: 5 days out of 7, between 8am-8pm Monday- Friday and between 8am- 6pm Saturday-Sunday. Weekend working is required, and shift pattern will be discussed during your video interview.

There may be opportunities for hybrid working but subject to availability and performance standards.

What we offer:

As a valued employee of the Manpower, you'll have access to a range of amazing benefits;

• We offer a pre-12-week arrangement of 25 days annual leave per annum, which will increase to 33 days post 12 week arrangement.
• Staff discounts (range of lifestyle goods and services)
• Pension contribution
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Referral Schemes
• Save-As-You-Earn-Scheme
• MyPath Development programme (our Global Programme through dedicated Talent coaches that have been accredited to guide employees through a portal of specifically identified online courses through PowerYou training portal)

What we are looking for:

Ideally you will have worked in a customer service role before, but if this is your first role or a career change don't worry as we provide all the training and support, you'll need.

At a minimum you should have:

• A positive attitude and a can-do spirit
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for providing excellent customer service

If you love helping people and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now!

Manpower UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

SEN Teaching assistant
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Hours: Full time
On-going contract
Pay rate: £15 - £17 per hour Ltd.

Main Purpose of the role
The SEN Teaching Assistant role is crucial in supporting the learning and development of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) The role will be working with a child on a one-to-one basis and also working with SEND pupils in class.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Work 1-to-1 with a child requiring a highly personalised curriculum
• Plan visual and tactile continuous provision opportunities for a child who has limited receptive and expressive language capacity
• Provide a safe and secure environment where a sense of belonging can be fostered for the child
• Assist in the delivery of tailored, evidence-based interventions to support the learning and development of pupils with SEND
• Contribute to the monitoring and assessment of pupils' progress, feeding back information to the teacher and SENCO

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting the learning and development of pupils with SEND
• Knowledge and understanding of SEND, including specific areas such as communication and interaction, sensory and/or physical needs, and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties

**All candidates will be subject to standard vetting checks. Including:**
An Enhanced DBS within 12 months
Employment references that covers 3 years.
Right to work checks

Registered Service Manager -Burnley up to £35,000 Depending on Experience

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Burnley. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes.

You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience as a CQC registered manager in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex individuals with mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

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

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

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

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

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a highly regarded law firm, based in Lancashire, which needs an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer to join their team and handle key litigation. This position offers excellent growth opportunities with a direct path to Head of Department for the right candidate.

This role pays a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum with an excellent bonus structure.

Key Responsibilities of the Personal Injury Lawyer role:

• Managing a broad portfolio of personal injury cases, including road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, public liability, and clinical negligence
• Conducting thorough investigations and gathering evidence to build strong cases
• Liaising with clients, experts, and insurers to negotiate settlements
• Attending court hearings and mediations as required

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced paralegal with a strong background in personal injury law
• Proven track record of managing personal injury claims, including litigated cases
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a busy caseload effectively
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for clients

Benefits included with the Personal Injury Lawyer position:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing firm
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training

If this Personal Injury Lawyer role 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.

Finance Assistant
Accountancy Service
Lytham St Annes
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week)
Permanent Role
£23,450pa+ Dependent on Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Inputting Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Cash Book transactions on a timely basis to assist with the monthly production of the management accounts.
• Making payments via BACs and taking over the phone card payments, carried out by following procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk to the business.
• Proactively liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure ledgers are accurate and issues are addressed, communicating via telephone, email, and face to face meetings
• Resolve any complaints and service issues quickly to the satisfaction of the customer ensuring that business retained, and customer loyalty is strengthened.
• Maintain strong working relationships with other teams to foster an environment that strengthens the core and continuously improves.
• Proactively challenge working practices to enable delivery of a service that is customer focused and adds value.
• Develop self and suggest improvements to the service you deliver by gaining knowledge through continued professional development provided by the company.
• Excel based calculations and monitoring of items such as agency rebates and referral awards.
• Support with Intercompany and VAT reconciliations as part of month end processes.
• Support with bank reconciliations.
• Take ownership of one set of small company accounts to develop commercial awareness and accounting rules

What Skills are required

• GCSE standard passes including Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Book- keeping and Ledger experience an advantage.
• AAT qualification an advantage.
• Experience with accounting software is an advantage
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail essential
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

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

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969

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 is working alongside a thriving local authority, based in Lancashire, which needs a Litigation Lawyer to join their team and handle Criminal and Civil Litigation matters.

This position is a three-month rolling contract and they can pay a competitive rate of £45-£50ph umbrella. There is potential negotiation on the rate for the right candidate.

Responsibilities involved in Litigation Lawyer role

• Handle a mixed caseload of Criminal and Civil Litigation matters from start to completion.
• 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.

Benefits included with the Litigation Lawyer position

• Weekly pay
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working

If this 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.