Total 190 Customer Service job vacancies in Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2EP

Community Helpdesk Adviser

Salary: Band: 5, £25,652 - £27,363 p.a.

37 hours per week.

This role may include working outside core hours and at weekends with notice.

Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children’s Board safer recruitment procedures.

Portsmouth City Council

At Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.

This unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

Your New Role

Managed by the VCSE Team in Culture & Community Services, located with HIVE Portsmouth, our Community Helpdesk is located within Central Library.

HIVE Portsmouth https://www.hiveportsmouth.com/has been developed by a group of voluntary sector leaders working in partnership with the City Council and Health and Care services. The role of the HIVE is to support people within their communities to live independently, by connecting them with groups and organisations who can help them and by working with individuals to make their communities a better we also manage the City's School uniform sharestore.

The main role will be working within a team of Voluntary Sector advisers. You will be the first point of contact and advice on the HIVE Community Helpdesk for individual members of the public and specialists (via agreed referral routes), via the phone, face to face and, via email and social media.

Using the information available to you, through training and your own skills, you will help individuals to receive the support that is right for them, and you will be supported help individuals to resolve issues themselves.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have a customer service experience and a passion for quality customer service and delivery that is clear and accurate and an understanding of what good customer service means. With experience of dealing successfully with difficult and challenging situations, you will have a flexible approach and the ability to work under pressure as well as being able to show empathy and not make assumptions or judgements.

Please read the job profile for the full details of this role

What you'll get in return

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• We offer flexible working options including hybrid working with a minimum of two days office based per week pro rata, giving you the flexibility to work up to three days at home every week. Hybrid working is dependent on the role and service needs, exact details will be discussed with you at interview.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Application process:

Please read the full job profile (click here) for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.

When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points in the profile with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is important, or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please read alongside the 'How to apply' information.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

Closing time/date: 4 December 2024 @ 23:59 pm.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Care Assistant
Make a Real Difference. Join Our Team Today!

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a positive impact on people’s lives? As a Care Assistant, you’ll be providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, and enhancing their quality of life.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate, travel time and mileage paid as well
• No experience required—we’ll provide full training to set you up for success.
• Opportunities for career growth and development—we’re invested in your future!
• A truly rewarding job where every day you’ll know you’ve made a real difference in someone’s life.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for helping others—you genuinely care about making a difference in people’s lives.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to approach tasks with empathy and respect.
• Willingness to learn—we’ll provide you with all the training you need, including First Aid and DBS checks.

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (you’ll be travelling within your local community).
• Sponsorship is not available for this role—applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you’re ready to begin a career where you can impact lives, learn new skills, and build a fulfilling future, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

Peer Support Worker - Neurodivergent - fixed term/secondment opportunity for 1 year due to funding.

Salary: Band: 6, £27,363 - £31,067 p.a.

37 hours per week - Monday -Thursday 8:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:30 with some evening work required. Part time will be considered - minimum 30 hours.

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Portsmouth City Council

At Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.

With a little over 207,000 residents and 8,000 businesses throughout this city, this unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million-pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

The Service

Based at Spithead Resource Centre, Montgomerie Road, Room One is Portsmouth's autism hub, supporting autistic and neurodivergent adults 18+, in the PO1 - PO6 area. It works primarily on a peer led model, offering peer mentoring, peer support, signposting and providing advice and guidance. Room One does not require a diagnosis to access the service. As it is a peer led service, lived experience of neurodivergence is required, but a formal diagnosis is not required.

Your New Role

Working as part of a small team supporting autistic and neurodivergent adults, you will have a good knowledge of the issues impacting autistic and neurodivergent adults. You will lead peer mentoring session on a 1:1 basis and facilitate groups either on focused topics or ad-hoc discussions as well as provide support in the community in a variety of settings. You will liaise with other services to ensure adequate knowledge of what is available in the local community as well as representing Room One at public events, forums and meetings.

Please view the full details on the role here.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be enthusiastic and have a positive, can do attitude as well as being passionate about supporting autistic people. With good verbal and written communication skills you will be able to converse with a wide range of people, using a non- judgement, inclusive approach to the support you provide. With experience of providing support on a group or 1:1 basis you will think creatively when planning the support needed. You will be prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of people you are supporting and confident to travel around Portsmouth as required in the role. In addition, you will understand the principles of client confidentiality and data protection.

Please view the full details of what you need to fulfil the role here

Application process:

If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your application form.

How to apply: For the full job profile click here. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. This is important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please read alongside the 'How to apply' on the careers page. Please do not just submit a CV.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

Closing time/date: 25 November 2024 @ 23.59 pm

Interview Date: 4th December 2024

A commitment to our values

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Support Worker - Day Service - SensePlus Portsmouth

Salary: Band: 5, £25,652 - £27,363 p.a.

37 hours per week

Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Portsmouth City Council

At Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.

With a little over 207,000 residents and 8,000 businesses throughout this city, this unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million-pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

The Service

SensePlus Portsmouth is the PCC In House service which provides support and development opportunities for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) who may also have additional physical needs, including some behaviours of distress that may present a challenge.

Using the expectations of 'Valuing People Now', we aim to enable people to make informed choices and develop skills through the use of sensory stimulation. We aim to enable people who use the service to enjoy a good quality of life.

SensePlus Portsmouth currently has two separate units, open Monday to Friday and is committed to working with people in ways that supports and maximises their independence and relationships. To achieve this we offer meaningful, structured sessions, which are tailored to support people's goals set out in Personal Profiles for staff to follow. The sessions use multisensory stimulation to aid engagement, participation, and positive outcomes for set goals.

Your New Role

Working as part of the team you will ensure that people who attend the service receive a day care package that reflects their personal abilities and skills and promotes further engagement, independence, wellbeing, and growth.

You will be working with people who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, using multisensory stimulation to achieve positive outcomes for individuals. You will be expected to follow and deliver structured session plans and record details of session outcomes for the service users; raising and discussing any concerns identified during sessions with relevant senior staff. You will undertake complex personal care tasks as required following guidelines, risk assessments and using equipment supplied (training will be given).

Please view the full details on the role here.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need sound knowledge and an understanding of the needs of people with PMLD and complex needs and the conditions commonly associated with PMLD. You will have excellent literacy, verbal and communication skills which are essential as you will be required to maintain accurate and comprehensive written records for people using the service. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. You will have experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or above in Social Care and will undertake the Care Certificate and specific qualifications made available that are essential to this post. In addition, you will need an OCN national qualification in Understanding the Needs of Individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) or the ability to successfully complete this qualification within an agreed timeframe. With a calm manner and flexible approach, you will be able to deliver and follow set guidelines for personal care, and be able to complete, implement and follow Personal Profile Plans, session plans and risk assessments whilst supporting the Service. Excellent physical and mental health is essential to enable you to undertake the demands of this role and experience of moving and handling techniques and equipment would be beneficial, though best practice training will be provided. In addition, you will understand the principles of client confidentiality and data protection.

Please view the full details of what you need to fulfil the role here

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

What you'll get in return

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

• Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
• Discounts on a wide range of goods and services – access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

Application process:

Please read the full job profile (click here) for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.

Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. This is important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please do not just send a CV.

Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body.

Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement you application.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.

Closing time/date: 21 November 2024 @ 23.59 pm

A commitment to our values

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

To organise, administer and directly participate in the provision of the Catering service throughout the authority in schools, adult day care and housing with care units. This will encompass staff management, direct control over production, ordering of provisions and maintenance of stock levels.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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 by West Lothian Council.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

As a Wildlife Biologist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works collaboratively as a team member of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge staff, to achieve conservation and priority public use objectives for the American people.
• Manages and leads the biological work of an extensive National Wildlife Refuge that spans coastal, estuarine, salt marsh and upland habitats in southern Coastal Maine.
• Develops wildlife habitat and species monitoring, protection and management plans, and grant proposals, and secures funding for these efforts, and coordinates all facets of these programs in the field and administratively.
• Works with partners to coordinate and leverage support and funding for complex wildlife and habitat projects, manages and monitors work on and off refuge, and works as a member of local, regional, or national teams.
• Uses computer systems to manage data and information, and to prepare statistically defensible reports including the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to prepare maps and display data and results.
• Leads and provides technical guidance and quality assurance of the work of junior graded biological team members at the refuge.
  

As a Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Works collaboratively as a team member of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge staff, to achieve conservation and priority public use objectives for the American people.
• Manages and leads the biological work of an extensive National Wildlife Refuge that spans coastal, estuarine, salt marsh and upland habitats in southern Coastal Maine.
• Develops wildlife habitat and species monitoring, protection and management plans, and grant proposals, and secures funding for these efforts, and coordinates all facets of these programs in the field and administratively.
• Works with partners to coordinate and leverage support and funding for complex wildlife and habitat projects, manages and monitors work on and off refuge, and works as a member of local, regional, or national teams.
• Uses computer systems to manage data and information, and to prepare statistically defensible reports including the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to prepare maps and display data and results.
• Leads and provides technical guidance and quality assurance of the work of junior graded biological team members at the refuge.