Total 32 Customer Service job vacancies in Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 0AA

Pay rate: £12.60 per hour & Welcome bonus £1000

Day Shifts: - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm / Early Shifts: - 8:00 am to 15:00 pm / Late Shifts: - 15:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Weekend work included.

Company Description

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Job Description

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Benefits include

A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating, personal care and personal hygiene
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities
Manage some behaviours that could be challenging

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Location Information

Tree Top View is located in the small town of Leyland, near Preston. The home provides residential support for six adults, including autistic people and individuals with a learning disability. We are in a semi-rural location, surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside.

Our team are dedicated to supporting the people we care for to lead active and fulfilled lives. We also want to encourage people to have new experiences and become part of their community.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Pay Rate: £12.60 per hour

Shift Patterns: Various shifts between the hours of 7:30am - 10pm, and occasional sleep-ins from 10pm - 7:30am. Weekend work is included.

Due to a genuine occupational requirement, we are looking to recruit male workers who can drive for this particular role.

Company Description:

Priory Adult Care is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.

At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to people’s lives.

We offer full training and numerous career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Our roles can be flexible around your lifestyle, either full or part time and with a variety of shift patterns including weekdays and weekends.

For further detail on the site location and type of support provided, please review the additional information section.

Job Description

Your positive attitude and passion for providing high quality care and support will be your key strengths, but you'll also have a friendly, patient and positive approach to work. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support.

You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.

Our teams provide care and support for individuals with different conditions at Priory sites all across the UK.

It would be ideal if you have previous experience gained in a similar role. However whilst this is valuable, we are looking for individuals who display the right values and behaviours in order to make a difference to people’s lives. You should be keen to learn and show compassion to care for the people we support. Not only is full training provided, but there are numerous career pathways available to you, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

Benefits include:

A competitive salary
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to on-going training
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Blue Light Card application opportunity
Cycle to work scheme
NEST pension option
Benefits are subject to T&Cs

Responsibilities

Supporting with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and personal care
Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
Assist with safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
Observe, monitor, and record physical and emotional well-being, and quickly report any changes to senior staff
Encouragement to participate in social and recreational activities

Qualifications and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
Empathy, understanding and patience
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
Competent in verbal and written English
A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Lynbrook is located in Bamber Bridge, a suburb of Preston, and offers residential support for four adults, who are on the autism spectrum or have a learning disability. The service is located on a side road in a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood. Our staff are dedicated to providing our residents with a good quality of life, in a safe and nurturing environment, where they can grow and develop.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Care Assistant

Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

About Us

Routes Healthcare is a leading care provider, we are a care company not an agency, we are real people who put individual healthcare needs first. Providing support to people in their own home and out in the community, we take the time to listen to our clients and make sure their needs are met and they are looked after with care and consideration.

Routes Healthcare is looking for dedicated and passionate care workers to deliver high standards of care.

Benefits:

• Career development through our Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals.
• Support with a dedicated on-call team, 24/7.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Flexible shift patterns – let’s get a good work/life balance from the start.
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives.
• We don’t use agency staff, only employed Routes care workers will be on shift.

About the role:

We provide homecare across the Glossop/Tameside region, please speak to the recruitment team to discuss where suits you.

We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This not only includes the people we support but the lives of their loved ones and family members too.

We support people who need complex care services for people with long-term health conditions, clinically-led enhanced homecare and end-of-life care. All with the individual’s hobbies, activities, daily routines and so much more in mind.

As care is always needed, a range of shifts will be available from Monday to Sunday, please speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns.

We pay £12.63-£14.48 per hour depending on the level of care and location and this includes holiday pay. Mileage will be paid at 30 pence per mile.

What you will need for the job:

• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK.
• The right to work in the UK without needing employer support.
• A full valid driving licence in the UK and access to a car for work.
• A caring positive attitude and patience.

If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then Routes Healthcare is waiting for your application.
Please click the apply button on this page to start your journey.

Routes Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and strive to build a welcoming environment for our team members and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all abilities, identities, and experiences, as we believe that diverse voices and perspectives are key to delivering the highest quality care.

Healthcare Assistant - Driving Licence desirable

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We’re a family owned company, and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do

Excellent pay rates from £13.00 - £14.50 per hour PLUS HOLIDAY PAY & PENSION

Weekly pay, Friday Payday!

No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect.

Working with us offers:

• Excellent pay rates from £13.00 - £14.50 per hour
• Mileage for car drivers only - £0.30p
• Holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
• Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments
• Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
• Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards
• Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support
• Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications

Whether you have experience in a care setting or nursing home; if you have been a care assistant in the community; a private carer for a family member; or no care experience at all, we offer full training and support to become a qualified and confident care assistant.

You must be 18 to apply for this role and it is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You will also be required to provide satisfactory professional and/or character references.

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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 (37.5 hours per week).
• This role is office-based role in West Strand Business Park in Preston, PR1 8UY

We are looking for a positive, flexible, and customer-focused individual to join our busy call centre as a Customer Service Advisor supporting on the TFC campaign. Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) is a scheme for Government support towards the cost of childcare for working families. In this role you would be supporting families and making a difference by helping them.

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 (37.5 hours per week). Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm. 37.5-hour week

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!

• Position: Student Support Worker
• Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
• Job Type: Full-time, long-term temporary assignment - running until Easter 2025.
• Salary: £90 - £100 per day.
• Start Date: 6th January 2025.

Job Summary:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Student Support Worker to join an excellent specialist secondary provision in South Leicestershire. The successful candidate will provide support to students aged 11 to 19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour. The role involves working closely with students, teachers, and parents to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support and Mentorship:
  Provide one-on-one and group support to students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour, fostering a positive and trusting relationship.
• Behaviour Management:
  Implement and monitor behaviour management plans, using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques.
• Emotional Support:
  Offer emotional support and guidance to students, helping them develop coping strategies and resilience.
• Academic Assistance:
  Assist students with their academic work, ensuring they stay engaged and motivated in their studies.
• Collaboration:
  Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies to develop and implement individualised support plans.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
  Keep detailed records of student progress and behaviour, and report any concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Workshops and Activities:
  Organise and facilitate workshops and activities that promote social skills, emotional well-being, and positive behaviour.
• Safeguarding:
  Ensure the safety and well-being of all students, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  A relevant qualification in education, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Experience:
  Previous experience working with young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills. The ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations effectively.
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of SEMH issues, behaviour management strategies, and safeguarding practices.

Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic:
  Ability to understand and relate to the emotional and mental health needs of students.
• Patient:
  Patience and resilience in dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Proactive:
  Initiative to develop and implement effective support strategies.
• Team Player:
  Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.

What's in it for you?

• School holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and temp to perm available.
• Comprehensive training programme.
• A dedicated Hays consultant to aid you in your career.
• Supportive team environment where you matter.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Critical illness cover.

How to ApplyIf 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 about your career.

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Are you ready to step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference? We're looking for a passionate Service Manager to join a thriving organisation at an exciting time of growth. You'll oversee three mental health services in East Sussex (with Eastbourne as your main base, all services within 20 minutes of each other), supporting 16 clients and leading a team-including two Deputies-to deliver exceptional, person-centered care.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to shape lives, drive innovation, and grow with a company that's committed to empowering independence and recovery through therapeutic optimism and specialist mental health provision.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary: Up to £42,000 per year
• Company pension and health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking and a referral programme
• A full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday)
• Exciting career progression opportunities as the company expands

What you'll do:

• Take charge of three supported accommodation services, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of care.
• Lead with confidence, promoting independence and empowering clients to thrive within their communities.
• Oversee budgets and ensure financial performance aligns with company goals.
• Drive quality and compliance through a robust Quality Assurance Framework.
• Build strong client relationships, improving satisfaction and engagement across services.
• Play a key role in shaping the strategic vision and identifying local needs.

What we're looking for:

• A strong, self-motivated leader who thrives on taking initiative.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, compliance, and service quality.
• A background in performance management and service growth.
• Exceptional prioritisation and delegation skills to handle a dynamic environment.
• Experience with supporting individuals with mental health, learning disabilities and / or dual diagnosis

Why join this team?
You'll be part of a company that believes in people-their potential, their recovery, and their right to live independently. With a culture built on therapeutic optimism, this is your opportunity to work in an environment that celebrates individuality, diversity, and inclusivity.

Join now and make your mark during an exciting period of growth, with plenty of opportunities for career progression as the organisation continues to expand its services.

If you're ready to bring your leadership skills, compassion, and drive to a role that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch today to find out more and take the first step towards an incredible new chapter in your career.

This could be a great opportunity for someone who is a Service Lead, Service Manager, or Care Manager within mental health or learning disabilities.



INDCRE Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Hays Education have recently seen an increased need for local SEMH Learning Support Assistants in schools across Preston for day-to-day and long-term supply.

Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Preston, covering the areas of Longridge, Ribbleton, Brockholes, Leyland, Garstang and all the in between! This means, as a Teaching Assistant working through Hays, you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.
Your new role
We are currently recruiting for full time SEMH Learning Support Assistants to join the team ASAP on a temporary - permanent basis. We are looking for exceptional people who thrive on working in challenging settings to work with the schools' exceptional pupils.

We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed
The appointed candidates will have a minimum of 1 years' experience working with children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and/or challenging behaviour.
What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity to work in a fantastic school with varied and rewarding work with excellent students.

You will also receive:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Holiday pay and pension contributions per week
• Hays Hub mobile app to streamline processes and manage your bookings
• Continued professional development and support.
• A dedicated team of professionals on call to aid you in your work.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £250 high street vouchers
  
  
  

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 about your career.

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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.

Service Care Solutions is currently working alongside a trustworthy law firm based in Lancashire. The firm needs a Private Client Fee Earner to join its increasing team. This is a perfect opportunity to grow your experience in the legal field and progress in your career.

This role pays a competitive salary of £30,000 -£40,000 annually depending on experience.

Responsibilities as a Private Client Fee Earner:

• Conduct of private client and related matters on behalf of clients.
• Handling high caseloads from start to completion.
• Previous experience as a Wills Executive or Solicitor.

About you:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE as a Private Client Fee Earner.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Must be a team player and can multi-task

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - 3 days at home, 2 days in the office
• Sick Pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free Parking
• On-site Parking
• Employee Discount

If this Private Client Fee Earner role sounds like the right opportunity for you or someone you know, don't hesitate to contact Aanisah Khan via email at Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk or by phone at 01772208969.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Enterprise and Engagement Unit (EEU) within the Research and Knowledge Exchange Service (RKES), to provide a wide-ranging and varied high-quality administrative support to academics, professional services staff, students and external stakeholders.

The EEU is a new Unit formed to support the identification, support and facilitation of research, innovation and enterprise activity at the University. The Enquiries team within EEU will be the first point of contact for our ‘front door model’, for enquirers and as such you will be expected to have an excellent knowledge of what the university can offer and how we can support enquirers.

As part of the Research and Enterprise Service, EEU contributes to the delivery of the University’s strategic objectives particularly in relation research and knowledge exchange. The enquiries team within EEU will have specific responsibility for capturing enquiries, logging them on our CRM system and then triaging them to determine their flow through the organisation ensuring that enquiries are dealt with in a professional manner. This role will provide general administrative support to deliver these activities.

The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of current administrative/clerical practices in a busy office environment and experience of customer service, organising, updating and maintaining accurate computerised records and files. An ability to organise and present information both verbally and in writing is required along with experience of working in an environment with a high degree of customer contact. You will work closely with other members of the administrative and academic team, as required.

The successful applicants will also have a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning and the ability to work consistently under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines. A collaborative approach to working and a commitment to continuous improvement is also an essential component of the role. Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our website at Safeguarding

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, We will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
Working for a company based in Blackpool, UK, is a private limited company specialising in healthcare facility management. They provide a range of services including procurement, capital developments, estate maintenance, facilities management, property services, and medical engineering. This company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and aims to support the local healthcare economy with their comprehensive solution.
Your new role
- Answering calls from maintenance staff
- Booking in jobs to be completed
- General Administration
- Dealing with internal stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aware of where they need to be
- Working heavily on Excel
- Project on assets where they need to understand all assets in the trust, and updating the master spreadsheet

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in securing this position, you should have strong administration skills, an exceptional telephone manner, excellent in Microsoft packages, including excel and a great desire to help others. Alongside this, the successful candidate must demonstrate high levels of accuracy, be self-motivated and illustrate your own initiative. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to join a well-known organisation. You will receive weekly pay, every Friday, at an hourly rate of £13.50. This role is a temporary position for a period of 3 months initially. There will be an opportunity for this to be extended or even made permanent dependent on performance and business needs. The role does offer hybrid working upon completion of training, where you will be from home 2 days per week.
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 about your career.

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Employer Description

South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.

Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.

We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:

• People - skills, learning and employability
• Place - physical infrastructure and place
• Business - business development and growth

Job Description

ONLY INTERNAL CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY

Temporary Post.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Duration: Fixed Term up to December 2026.

Salary: Main Grade Teacher Scale £33,954 - £50,589 annually.

Location: Based at Burgh Business Centre - access to schools in Cambuslang/Rutherglen.

View the Specialist Support Teacher job profile.

The team member will work across a number of Primary/Secondary schools in the Cambuslang/Rutherglen area supporting identified pupils with significant additional support needs such as autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, social and emotional behavioural needs, mental health challenges and emotional based school avoidance to help them to engage with their learning and remain within the mainstream context.

They will work on an individual basis, in groups and within classes supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and HWB targets across the curriculum. This role is peripatetic so there is a requirement to be able to travel between establishments on a daily basis.

The successful candidate must have a breadth of teaching experience and knowledge of primary and/or secondary education. They will be enthusiastic, approachable, attachment-based practice informed and flexible and creative in their approach to engaging leaners.

This role is peripatetic so there is a requirement to be able to travel between establishments on a daily basis.

Other remits: The teacher will be part of the Extended Area Team comprising of Early Years Specialist Support teachers, Primary and Secondary Specialist Support Teachers and EAL teachers. This team is line managed by the Senior Manager Pupil Support. There will be a requirement to deliver support and training to staff (and, at times, parents) to build capacity across our learning communities in supporting children and young people with additional support needs.

For any further information please contact the Senior Manager of Pupil Support Craig Gardner on craig.gardner@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) are offering an exciting opportunity for caring, compassionate members of the community to become Community Resilience Support Volunteers. We are setting up a dedicated group Community Resilience Support Volunteers to play a key role in supporting the Trust our colleagues, volunteers and the communities we serve.

SECAmb provides services across Surrey, Sussex and Kent and employs more than 4000 staff across an area covering 3,600 square miles and a population of approximately 4.9 million; we handle in excess of 800,000 calls every year. We aspire to be a patient-centred, high-performing, efficient and clinically led organisation that provides services to meet the needs of our patients and public, today, and tomorrow.

We are supported by over 400 Volunteers in patient facing and support roles and are launching four dedicated support vehicles, crewed by our Volunteers to supply support and welfare to our colleagues paid or voluntary.

You will crew or drive one of the Trusts Welfare Support Vehicles to either a prebooked event supporting the Trusts public engagement or deploying to any location directed by the Community Resilience On call Manager in times of significant demand on the service. To supply Welfare facilities to all colleagues at that location.

Ensuring the allocated vehicle is clean and serviceable and stocked before each deployment, carrying out all pre and post driving checks and reporting any defects immediately.

Assist and support with the Trusts Community Engagement promotional activities, attending public events as agreed with the Community Resilience Department to promote the work of the Trust and its Volunteers.

Assist with recruitment of new volunteers as this may include the co-ordination of recruitment open evenings or interview days

Support your local Volunteer Team, with their requests while attend team meetings and remain engaged and up-to-date with team activity.
• We are looking for people who:
• Display kindness and compassion in all that they do.
• Have a good all-round education and level of fitness
• Want to make a positive difference to their community
• Can volunteer a minimum of 5 hours per month
• Can commit to a 2-year minimum term of volunteering.
• Live within 30 minutes driving time from one of our bases below:
• Medway
• Brighton
• Chichester
• Guildford



Applicants must:
• Understand and uphold SECAmb’s values (details in the attached document)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a valid UK full driving license for B class vehicles held for at least one year with no more than 3 penalty points
• Have access to a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for their use when volunteering.
• Be able to attend monthly activities within your local area and online statutory and mandatory training.
• Commit to a minimum term of volunteering of 2 years.

Interview Date:TBC

What happens after you submit an application?
• If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a formal interview. You will be expected to have some knowledge of our Trust. Successful candidates will then be required to complete an DBS check, references, and an occupational health screening check and Driving assessment. And complete a series of online learning modules must be completed prior to starting the role.
• Please ensure ALL sections within the application form are fully completed. Incomplete application forms willnot be shortlisted.

Due to the high volume of applications at SECAmb, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, then please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.



Please note that we contact all applicants via NHS Jobs and would advise you check your NHS Jobs account regularly.



Please be aware that the trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applicants are received.



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This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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Join Our Team as a Female Support Worker in Droitwich!

Pay: £12 per hour
Position: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Droitwich, WR9 (Just a 3 min drive from Droitwich Spa Train Station!)
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence Covering Manual Vehicles

Are you a Support Worker with a passion for making a difference? If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Who Will I Be Supporting?

This is an opportunity to work at a shared supported living home for 4 ladies and 6 gents in their 20s. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health needs. Maintaining close relationships with their families is essential. You will support individuals in their interests, such as:

- At-Home Activities: Playing computer games, reading comics, watching cartoons, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.

- Outdoor Fun: Spending time in the garden, going to the cinema, swimming, bowling, and taking walks in the park.

Ambitious support workers who enjoy new challenges every day and learning new skills would be a great match.

What Will You Be Doing?

- Empowering Independence: Support people to live their lives how they choose and achieve their goals.

- Daily Living Support: Provide varying levels of personal care, meal preparation, medication, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

- Providing Care: Support individuals with health needs such as manual handling, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and more.

- Communication Skills: Learn and use Makaton, personalised signs, and objects of reference as methods of communication. Training will be provided.

Shift Patterns

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Day Shifts: 7am - 3pm

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Day Shifts: 3pm - 10pm

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Day Shifts: 5pm - 10pm

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Day Shifts: 10am - 8pm

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Long Day Shifts: 7am - 10pm

Must be comfortable working every other weekend. Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

Why Choose Dimensions?

- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.

- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.

- Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses.

- Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.

- Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.

- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed.

- Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.

- Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.

- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.

- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.

- Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

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