Total 449 Customer Service job vacancies in Preston

In response to the Carter Reviews diagnostics work team was introduced, however following the Mike Richards review further investment was secured to increase the team size to manage the increased outputs for Diagnostics including delivery of Community Diagnostic Centres as well as the diagnostic pillar transformation. This role is part of the newly expanded team. The Diagnostics Team support Integrated Care systems to deliver the diagnostics transformation, specifically supporting network formation, review of clinical pathways and implementation of Community Diagnostic Hubs. The overall objective of the team is to improve outcomes and access to Diagnostics ensuring earlier diagnosis and connected patient records. This role will provide programme and project management support to the Senior Diagnostic Transformation Managers as well as the wider NW Diagnostic Team, Senior Managers, Directors and stakeholders. Please see attached JD for more details.

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.

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


The Specialist Autism Team was first established in May 2021. Since then the team has continued to grow and develop. The service is commissioned to offer an Inreach, Outreach and Discharge Facilitation.

We want to hear from you if you are highly committed to working with autistic adults. We are offering an opportunity for a registered nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disability), OT or social worker to join our multi-disciplinary team as part of our discharge facilitation pathway.

Within this pathway, our primary role is to support autistic individuals back into the community, planning discharge collaboratively from the point of admission in a timely, well planned and sustainable approach. You will also support the individual and their support networks for 6 weeks post discharge to ensure their discharge is safe. It is vital that you have good understanding of autistic differences and the policy’s around hospital discharges.

You will work closely with the Multi-disciplinary Team of the Specialist Autism Team which consists of Speech and Language Therapists and Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Learning Disabilities Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Social workers, Psychology and Assistant Psychology and wider Multi-disciplinary team such as Local Authority, Key Workers and the Integrated Care Board (ICB).

The team prides it’s self on the diverse knowledge of each professional. We are very supportive of and encourage continuous learning and development. For this reason we have regular team development sessions or group reflection sessions and each team member plays a vital role in sharing knowledge and information. One to one supervision is held at least every 4 weeks where your personal development is discussed. We have weekly clinical decision meetings where shared decision making is promoted.

To date we have supported autistic people and their support networks who have experienced a number of challenges including high levels of anxiety, unforeseen changes within their life and sensory and communication differences which haven’t yet been fully explored and understood back into the community identifying any autistic differences and additional support that may be needed in order for the individual to live a fulfilling life, in the hope to avoid further hospital admissions.

We work between the hours of 9-5 Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required on occasion, to meet individual need.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

An opportunity has arisen to join secure services as a Ward Manager. Working to deliver Secure Mental Health Care to the highest possible standard, applications are invited from experienced nurses to take on the challenging role of Ward Manager.


Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is a Community and Mental Health Trust whose services include mental health and substance misuse services to the residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust also provides low and medium secure care and forensic services.

Secure Mental Health Care for Lancashire and South Cumbria is provided at Guild Lodge, Whittingham. The service has steadily expanded from it's inception in 1999 and currently has a range of inpatient and community services including 154 beds.

Guild Lodge consists of 3 main service lines (14 wards), which include:

o Men's service
o Women's service
o Acquired Brain Injury Service

Caring for adults within Medium and Low Security, and Step Down environments


Each of the services has their own model of care and provides bespoke training in addition to the comprehensive Trust and site Induction.

We currently require nurses with at least 24 months experience at Band 6 who have recent, significant experience of working within an inpatient mental healthcare setting. All applicants must have an interest and skills in psychological approaches to working with clients and have a commitment to working collaboratively with clients who may present challenges for engagement


Successful applicants will be able to experience a broad range of clinical specialities and will have access to a comprehensive package of leadership coaching, education and clinical support; and will be able to show evidence of personal and professional development which has had positive impact of the service they currently work in.


This post will be suited to someone with experience of understanding, managing challenging and emotionally demanding clinical presentations. The individual will be able to guide, support, supervise and role-model on how to respond to these challenges.


Guild Lodge hospital site is situated in beautiful rural area, yet close to motorway links from all directions of travel (improved greatly from March 2017 with a new bypass).

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.


The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.


Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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

Job Title: Food Service Assistant
Location: Hutton, Preston
Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: 32 hours per week (Monday to Thursday: 11:45 - 19:00, Friday: 11:45 - 17:45)

Job Description:
Service Care Solutions is recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to support the catering team at a police force in Lancashire. The role involves assisting with food preparation, serving meals, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting stock management and other general catering duties.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in basic food preparation, including breakfasts, vegetables, salads, and cold buffets
Ensure food quality, portion control, and compliance with food hygiene standards
Serve meals and beverages in a courteous manner, maintaining a friendly atmosphere
Clean kitchen utensils, equipment, and maintain a tidy kitchen area
Support stock taking and manage deliveries
Handle payments and respond to food-related queries
Monitor vending machines and assist with out-of-hours catering if needed

Requirements:
Food Hygiene and Safety qualification (Level 2)
Experience in a busy kitchen environment
Knowledge of food hygiene regulations and health & safety standards
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

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

Phone: 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.

About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are passionate about fostering a warm and supportive environment. Our talented team is committed to delivering exceptional care, guided by our core values in everything we do. Join us and be a part of a community that truly cares.
Our Core Values:
➡️ Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️ Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️ Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️ Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️ Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️ Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️ Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?
✅ Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not Convinced?
⭐ Top Employer Recognition: Salutem Care and Education is honored to be acknowledged by the Top Employers Institute as one of the premier employers in the UK.
⭐ Disability Confident Commitment: We strive to create an inclusive workplace for disabled individuals. Our commitment goes beyond compliance, fostering an environment where every unique talent is valued and can thrive.
⭐ Top 50 Inspiring Workplace: We are recognised for our commitment to a PeopleFirst culture, integrating key elements such as culture, purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and experience.

About The Role
Hennel Lane is a 5-bed home in a quiet residential street on Walton Park in Preston! We provide support for young adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities to live the life they love! The individuals we support here at Hennel Lane love spending time in the garden when their families come to visit. They love all things arts and crafts and have been known to make their own bird feeders and sit and watch the birds enjoy! They love baking and making ginger bread houses in the winter months on the run up to Christmas! They celebrate each other’s birthdays with parties and lots of food and of course cake! A few of the individuals we support here at Hennel Lane have recently been on holiday, supported by staff and had the most amazing time!

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards daily. Your leadership and expertise are key to our success. Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain detailed, person-centered support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
- Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views.
- Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles.
- Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed.
- Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centered schedules and personal development plans.
- Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies.

Apply Today!
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Salutem Care and Education as a Senior Support Worker, where your leadership and compassion will help shape brighter futures.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career journey with us!

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About The Company
Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.
Our values:
We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities
Why choose us?
At Salutem Care and Education, we believe that happy employees create a positive impact. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our colleagues and their families. With our Salutem Extras benefits platform, we offer a comprehensive range of perks designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Some of our benefits are:
Emotional Support Benefits:
✅Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.
✅Hub of Hope - where you have access to the UK’s leading mental health data base
✅Medito App - allowing you to explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing
✅Bereavement support – licensed counselling service, support groups and resources

Medical Support Benefits:
✅Free Online GP – 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household prescribing to a pharmacy near you at a time that suits you
✅Health Cash Plan – for a price of a coffee a week, you can claim back on a range of healthcare expenses
✅Cancer Cover – Our cover can support you with bills, alternative therapies and much needed time out in the unfortunate event of a diagnosis
✅My Menopause Centre – Discounted access to an ‘Outstanding’ CQC provider where treatments are tailored to your needs and information is evidence based
Financial Support Benefits – annual savings per household is over £1000!
✅Wagestream - Where you can receive flexible pay, savings buildings, credit building card, flexible loans at competitive rates, chats with a trusted expert and benefits tracker
✅Freeze your utility bills – saving you up to £329 per year on your energy bills.
✅ Money helper – get a personalised action plan to help you stay on top of bills
✅Life Assurance – protecting you from day one of employment
Physical Support Benefits:
✅Online workouts – easy to follow videos to work out from home or at the gym
✅Cycle to work scheme – with salary deductions, save on tax and NI costs
✅ Gym discounts – no join up fees and up to 20% off gym memberships country wide
✅National trust and discounted days off – wide range of activities for you and your family

Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workpace.
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

About The Role
Hennel Lane is a 5-bed home in a quiet residential street on Walton Park in Preston! We provide support for young adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities to live the life they love! The individuals we support here at Hennel Lane love spending time in the garden when their families come to visit. They love all things arts and crafts and have been known to make their own bird feeders and sit and watch the birds enjoy! They love baking and making ginger bread houses in the winter months on the run up to Christmas! They celebrate each other’s birthdays with parties and lots of food and of course cake! A few of the individuals we support here at Hennel Lane have recently been on holiday, supported by staff and had the most amazing time!

As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
- Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
- Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
- Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
- Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
- Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.
About You:
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organised
- Proactive and innovative thinker
- Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
- Team player with a collaborative spirit

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for those we care for!

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Are you fascinated by the amazing science of pain and motivated to help clients make sense of their own persistent pain? Do you enjoy supporting individuals to build upon their skills to successfully self-manage their pain and to achieve their personal goals? Would you like to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the field of Pain Management?



You will be supported by and work closely with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated and expert pain specialists including physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacist, occupational therapists, pain consultants, osteopath, therapy assistant and nurses. The pain team integrates with our Rheumatology, MSK and CFS/ME services and you will benefit from shared learning opportunities.



We are based at Minerva Centre (PNE FC stadium) innovatively moving pain management into the heart of the community we serve. We provide a service to the Central Lancashire area. We run clinics at a variety of other locations across Chorley and Preston. In addition we provide an online and telephone service too.



You will be involved in delivering a full range of specialist Pain Management Physiotherapy approaches including listening and communication to facilitate shared understanding of complex pain presentations, goal setting, exercise, graded exposure to confident and relaxed movement, pacing, relaxation skills, flare up planning and support regarding daily living and work.



To be responsible for a specialist physiotherapy caseload of adult and older people with diverse therapy needs.

To undertake comprehensive assessment of adult and older people with diverse presentations, using self-determined investigative and analytical skills, to formulate hypotheses in order to determine a diagnosis

To establish individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a range of evidence based treatment and skills and options to formulate interventions and programmes of care.

To participate in the co-ordination, development and delivery of training programmes and information packages for colleagues in health, voluntary sector organizations, and patients/ carers.









Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.



For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

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

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Support Preston(Hybrid) £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits

What you'll be doing:

These services include, but are not limited to:

• Incident and request management for CAD services including end user CAD Toolset support
• Development, integration, testing, certification and deployment of new and updated CAD Toolsets
• Managing and reporting against security incidents (vulnerability remediation)
• Supporting licence renewal, purchasing, hosting and utilisation monitoring activities
• Transitioning services into a defined service model via Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR)
• Access Management (through "in app" configuration or Active Directory)
• Infrastructure Monitoring, Hardware evaluation, testing and monitoring
• Creating and maintaining stakeholder lists, and supporting communications exercises
• IT Governance to ensure that services in scope of the role follow set IT and Security policies

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Understanding of Engineering CAD Toolsets primarily Siemens NX, secondarily Dassault Systemès CATIA V5
• Wide ranging engineering background with understanding of the design community
• Awareness of the full through lifecycle of both hardware and software

Desirable:

• Knowledge of ITIL V4 terminology is desirable

There will be a 1 stage interview process for this role via MS Teams. To apply please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below...

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

*4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick

Salary: £21,050 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday​ 8:30am-4:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit team at Oakfield House School located in Salwick.

Job purpose

Oakfield House School is a DfE registered primary school offering a purpose-built service specially designed to meet the educational and development needs of the pupils in our care. Our school is a beautiful Victorian property set in an amazing eight acres of Lancashire countryside, we provide a caring, structured and a homely environment for our pupils.

As an Options Autism school, we provided care and education to young people with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Responsibilities

To support and assist teachers in offering mentoring support, training, and guidance to other members of the team in particular Learning Teaching Assistants (LSAs)
To lead and model positive behaviour management with initiative-taking and purposeful approaches.
To contribute to the preparation and planning of lessons including developing resources and opportunities for young peoples to learn in school and out-of-school contexts in accordance with lesson plans and in response to young people need
To prepare and deliver lessons, under the direction of the teacher, including covering for teacher absence.
To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development, safeguarding, and well-being of all young people.
To ensure recording and reporting across the school is completed to a high standard.
To provide cover for Teachers when absent or as requested by the SLT or Line Manager.
Administer and assess routine tests and invigilating exams/tests.
Provide general clerical/administrative support e.g., administering course work, producing resources for agreed activities etc.
Use specialist curriculum/learning skills/training/experience.
About Us

Oakfield House School is an outstanding Primary School for autistic pupils and those associated with Autism/Learning or Complex Communication and Behaviour needs. The school has a strong and committed leadership team. Our school is a country house built in the 1880's, set in eight acres of beautiful parkland.

We cater for 45 boys and girls aged between 4 – 12 years old and we have been judged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

The Site is situated in Salwick near Preston and are within commutable distance from Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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