Total 172 job vacancies in Chelmsford, Essex

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an Occupational Health Technician to work as a member of the highly professional occupational health and wellbeing team providing the highest standard of professional customer focused service.

You will undertake a wide range of clinical activities including performing health surveillance tests e.g. spirometry, skin assessments, under the guidance of trained clinical staff reporting the results to the responsible Occupational Health Practitioner.

You will also support OH health care programs and support audit and research activity as required. The post holder will be required to work across all areas of the service including commercial contract work areas and will need to be able to travel between sites.

If this interest you apply now!

To assist in the planning, implementation and administration of health surveillance programmes/other screening and maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date occupational health records supporting and undertaking OH specific reports and data management.

Administration activities may be performed under the guidance of administration manager as appropriate.

You will support OH health care programmes and support audit and research activity as required.

You will be required to work across all areas of the service including commercial contract work areas and will need to be able to travel between sites.

Examples of skills include:
• Spirometry
• Audiometry
• Venepuncture for a wide range of required blood tests.
• Screening of pre-employment health questionnaires.
• Measurements of routine observations

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Please refer to the job description which is pending final job evaluation.

We are looking forward for your application


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Contribute professional expertise to current service provision and future service developments. Undertake highly specialist clinical work Provide Speech and Language Therapy advice to other disciplines, providing training, supervision and support as required. Carry out professional leadership responsibilities as delegated by the Head of Older Persons Community Therapy (Mental Health). Undertake research and other tasks that contribute to the implementation of the Trust Strategy for Allied Health Professions.

You will join our friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary Older Persons Community and in-patients Mental Health Therapy Service. We have monthly, clinically focused, departmental meetings where cases are discussed and we learn from each other. You will receive regular professional supervision and professional development is positively encouraged. We are supportive of flexible and home working. Clinical Duties: To manage complex and specialist caseload independently. To manage and prioritise own workload and caseload independently. To assess clients referred for specialist Speech and Language Therapy. To utilise specialist assessments when presented with complex cases. To undertake treatment planning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans and clinical reasoning for intervention with clients and their carers. To develop clear care plans based on best practice. To provide specialist professional advice regarding the management and care of patients with dementia &/or feeding and swallowing difficulties, where appropriate. To make decisions on the level of treatment intervention required. To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team colleagues and partnership agencies and liaise with them at formal and informal meetings. To communicate complex condition related information from assessment to service users, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions. To work closely with service users, carers and families, agreeing decision making relevant to the patient/client management. To demonstrate empathy with service users, carers, families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. To undertake joint assessments with other professionals within the specialist area of dementia. To manage a complex caseload. To regularly review clients progress in order to evaluate and interpret effectiveness of treatment plans, and amend treatment or discharge clients accordingly. To ensure that the treatment offered is based on the best available evidence. To keep up to date clinical records in line with professional standards and local record keeping policies. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local Trust policies. To provide written and verbal reports reflecting specialist knowledge as required at any stage in the treatment process in line with Speech and Language Therapy Clinical Governance Standards. To advise the line manager on issues of service delivery within own area. To assume delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the line manager. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate. To share information with others as and when appropriate, observing data protection guidelines and local Speech and Language Therapy guidelines. Indirect Clinical Duties: To attend clinical case discussions at meetings or ward rounds. To participate in clinical audit, research and evidence based practice. To undertake day to day clinical prioritisation and work planning for small teams. To identify clinical service needs and initiate projects, which could be developed in order to meet challenges. To promote the roles and skills of Speech and Language Therapy to other professionals, students, clients and carers. To contribute constructively to multi-disciplinary team working. Profession Specific Duties: To attend professional Speech and Language Therapy meetings as required. To take responsibility for developing as a professional. To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio. To undertake annual appraisal. To contribute constructively to the supervision process. To provide supervision to junior staff and students. To occasionally represent the Speech and Language Therapy profession at service development forums. To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing. To complete daily diary sheets for statistical purposes. To supervise a minimum of one student per year. To participate in the induction and development of Speech and Language Therapy staff within the Service To participate in specialist training in area of clinical expertise, specifically in communication and dysphagia. To assist with the identification of training needs within own area. To participate in the recruitment and induction of Speech and Language Therapy staff within the service. To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct. To attend meetings as required and deemed appropriate by the Head of Service to maintain lines of communication and contribute to the overall purpose e.g. staff meetings, Service Planning days etc. To identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan/Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework. To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the field of adults with dementia and maintain up to date HPC and RCSLT registration. To demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Clinical and National and Local Clinical Guidelines. To participate in the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence of clinical specialism, e.g. dementia protocol. To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in adults with dementia. To provide a service to those patients who have specific eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties alongside other Health Professionals e.g. Acute Hospital SLTs, Consultants, Dieticians etc. To request more expert advice where appropriate and to refer for specialist medical advice/assessment where necessary. To maintain a high professional standard of practice as designated by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Head of Service. To ensure that relevant issues are discussed at regular clinical and management Supervision sessions and management support is sought where appropriate.

Please refer to the job description which is pending final job evaluation. We are looking forward for your application

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities. We look forward to your application.

79100 - Operational Engineer

This Operational Engineer will report to Client Delivery Manager and will work within UKPN Services - Client Delivery based in our Stanstead Airport office. You will be permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%

Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed below, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until you have developed the required competencies.

Close Date:.21/11/2024

Job Purpose:

You will deliver the engineering activities within your allocated Operational team. You will undertake the delivery of Construction and Maintenance requirements relating to the UK Power Networks Services owned assets, customer owned assets and associated infrastructure in the Stansted Regional Area under the direction of the Lead Operational Engineer.

You will deputise for the Lead Operational Engineer including attendance at Client and Contractor meetings.

You will work with and support the Client Delivery Manager, Lead Operational Engineer and other members of the UKPN Services Senior Management team in the delivery of our goals and future budget identification and delivery.

You will work with the Assistant Operational Engineers, Technicians, Apprentices and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction or maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner whilst minimising disruption to our client electricity supplies.

You will ensure delivery of Client-focused Capital works Construction projects, NAMP and maintenance plans as directed by the Lead Operational Engineer, oversee the management of substation and cabling construction and maintenance works on designated Client private networks Infrastructure. The position holder will work with team members to ensure standards of safety management are maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks observing the UK Power Networks Services Stay Safe initiative.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Delivery of the Construction and Maintenance programmes for the UK Power Networks Services owned assets and customers assets operating at voltages through the range 33kV to 400V.
• Work with the Lead Operational Engineer to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time and budget following contractual commitments to time, cost and quality.
• Work with Technicians and Apprentices to ensure the delivery of all engineering activities.
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction and maintenance delivery and meet ongoing our goals.
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks Services Company ambitions are achieved especially in Staff and Client satisfaction.
• Follow Client and UK Power Networks Services Operations and Procedures.
• Operate HV and LV Distribution Protection Systems.
• Test and Commission HV and LV Distribution System.
• Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Services Health and Safety policies.
• Develop site specific H,S & E procedures.
• Compliance with UK Power Networks Services quality policies.
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities.
• Responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Manage fault investigation and repairs.
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations.
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities.
• Oversee all contractors/staff working on site.
• Ensure that staff and contractors are aware of all safety and environmental issues and adopt safe working practices concerning projects carried out under your guidance.
• Collate, approve, finalise and red line project as built drawings.
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency.

Nature and Scope:

Working with the Client Delivery Manager, Lead Operational Engineers, other team members and managers, the post holder needs to be a team player able to work and within a pressurised environment to focus on the delivery of construction and maintenance works to time and quality, and also to our client's satisfaction

Qualifications:

Essential

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules.
• Experience in distribution systems through the range 33kV to 400V.
• Security clearance for Client infrastructure Access.
• Medical & Drugs and Alcohol screening.
• Educated to HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems.
• Knowledge of Building Services Systems.
• Read drawings and understand content.
• Work in different environments.
• Identify problems, understand main issues and investigate alternatives
• Hold full driving licence.
• Use Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other custom software packages.

We are seeking a Reach Forklift - Yard / Warehouse Operative.

Location: Near Elsenham, Essex. "Ideally have own transport due to rural location."

This Global manufacturing client, is actively seeking an Warehouse Operative with a valid Reach Forklift License and a background in warehouse operations, picker-packer roles.

This is an immediate start initially on HRGORecruitment agency temporary ongoing role assignment with a very high potential to transfer to a permanent position .

Working Hours:

Dual Alternating Shifts - Monday to Friday,

06: 00 - 14:30 Early shift >

13:30 - 22:00 Late shift.

- No weekend work required

Ideal Candidate Profile is :
-Reach Forklift Licence essential
- Previous experience in warehouse / yard operations, picker-packer roles

- Loading unloading pallets / pallet-ed lorries
- Familiarity with computer logistics and stock control systems
- Good Team work ethic .

Please apply for more information thanks .

HRGO Recruitment @ Bishops Stortford

✨Entry Level SEND Teaching Assistant✨
- Are you passionate about making a difference?
- Do you have experience working with children or vulnerable adults?
- Or even had personal experience supporting SEND?

Experience in a school environment is not necessary, we would love to hear from you have volunteered or worked in Youth Clubs/ Theatre Groups/ After School clubs to name a few.

Protocol Education are looking to recruit a SEN Teaching assistant to join a lovely school in Chelmsford. You will be supporting children with varying Disabilities, moderate to complex needs in mixed-age specialist classes.

Within this role you will utilise your knowledge of learning support, communication skills and creativity to develop a varied approach helping pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities understand the information presented and supporting them throughout their education.

The role:
- Supervise pupils, ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities.
- Assisting them to understand the information presented using a variety of teaching aids.
- Aid the execution of education plans suitable to each pupils' learning objectives.
- Build a trusting relationship with pupils and communicate according to their understanding.
- Promote class interaction and ensure pupils engage throughout the lessons.
- Create an interesting environment for students.
- Look after their physical, social, and emotional welfare.

This is a long-term, full-time position so we are looking for candidates to be available 5 days a week between the hours of 8:30am-15:30pm. Temp-perm opportunity also available.

If you have a passion for supporting children with SEND and want to make a difference, please apply now!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician vacancy
Location: Chigwell area
Salary: £36,180, Rising to £38,88 following probation (inclusive of London Weighting) OTE £46,000+
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35 hour contract.
Ref: OC19140

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. We are recruiting across Chigwell so we will tailor the area to you based on your location.
This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:
* 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
* No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
* Know your shifts 12 months in advance
* A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
* Free RAC breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
* Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
* 24-hour colleague assistance programme
* Company life assurance linked to pension
* Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing
Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician role :
* Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
* Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
* Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
* Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.
Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician Requirements:
* A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
* Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
* A customer focused approach
* A full UK driving licence
Consultant - Yvonne Martin
Octane Recruitment
VTSTH
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Job Opportunity: Team Leader
Location: Harlow
Salary: £12.50 - £14.00 per hour (DOE)

We're recruiting a Team Leader for a center specialising in independent parenting assessments, supporting families to thrive. Established in 2017, this reputable center provides 12-week residential assessments, overseen by qualified social workers and dedicated family support staff. As Team Leader, you'll manage and support a team to deliver outstanding, person-centered care and guidance, ensuring family wellbeing and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team shifts, oversee family activities, and provide wellbeing support.
• Ensure family assessments and documentation (placement plans, reports, chronologies) are accurately maintained.
• Liaise with social workers, attend meetings, and supervise night staff.
• Conduct medication audits, health & safety checks, and incident reporting.
• Partake in on-call rota and maintain OFSTED notifications as required.

Requirements

• Resilient, motivated, and adaptable with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in family support, social care, or similar fields.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• IT literate, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts.
• Full UK driving license and business insurance for your vehicle (required).
• Experience: 1 year of Team Leader work (required).
• Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• DBS certification (preferred).
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and support both staff and residents.

Apply today to make a meaningful impact on families in a supportive environment.

Contract - Permanent
Location: Harlow
Monday- Friday, days regular, normal start time 6am and you will be required to work occasional Saturday mornings during busier periods

Basic Salary - 32,886.57 for 40 hours plus mandatory overtime - this will should clear of £40,000+ per year working on Mon- Friday
Excellent company benefits package

Our Client were pioneers within the UK construction materials industry in the late 1990's with the construction of the UK's first dry mortar plant. It is now the only national dry mortar producer operating across a network of nine manufacturing plants, dry mortars, renders, plasters and concretes are used by the major construction companies in the UK on housing, industrial, educational and infrastructure projects. This company also operates a state-of-the-art bagging operation which supplies the merchant and contractors' market with a range of bagged ready to use concrete, mortar and fence post mixes.

You will be working out of the Harlow Factory driving Powder Tankers, all training given and PPE included..
You will be delivering dry powder mortar to building sites.

Required:
Class 1 LGV licence, current Driver Qualification Card, current Digital Tachograph Card.

Preferred:
Powder tanker experience preferable although not essential.

WILL WELCOME NEW DRIVERS WITH MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

"POSITIVE IN WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION"

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Our client champions diversity, equality and inclusion in their business and value how a diverse workforce brings not only diversity of thought, but also drives innovation and progress, which is key to everything they do. They are an affirmative action employer with the desire to have a workforce that is truly representative of all sections of society

Call Emma on 07483 919913 -

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Quantity Surveyor Opportunity - Anglia Region

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? We're working on behalf of a highly respected construction firm based in the Anglia region, known for its dynamic and successful approach to civils and rail projects. They are currently looking to expand their team with a dedicated and skilled Quantity Surveyor.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving organization that offers significant career progression, a competitive package, and the chance to work on diverse projects across Anglia. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for cost management, budgeting, and financial analysis throughout the project lifecycle. You'll work closely with a talented team of professionals, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of high-quality projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage project finances and budgets from inception to completion
- Prepare, review, and evaluate tenders and contracts
- Conduct risk, value management, and cost control
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and clients
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Report on project progress and financial status

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the rail or civils industry
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or related field
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Why Join?

This role offers a competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your expertise. Our client is committed to providing a supportive work environment and the tools necessary for you to excel in your role.

If you're ready to make a positive impact and further your career as a Quantity Surveyor, apply today! For more information, please contact us directly or submit your CV to explore this fantastic opportunity.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Are you a Registered Manager with experience in challenging behaviour and positive behaviour support, looking to lead an established Learning Disability and Autism service?

If so, join Asher House, a service providing support for men and women who may be living with moderate learning disabilities with associated health needs autism and behaviours which, due to their diagnosis may be seen as challenging.

In this role, you will have overall leadership and management of the service, developing close working relationships with the experienced and established teams, and other external stakeholders and be responsible for the delivery of excellent care and operational performance, whilst continuing to develop commercial opportunities with purchasers and referrers.

As a Registered Manager, you will be:

• Ensuring adherence to the CQC standards and regulations
• Ensuring both quality and financial targets are met, and facilitating the development of quality healthcare services, ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of clients, and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice.
• As a member of the management team, you will contribute to the strategic development of the care home, ensuring adherence to Elysium’s objectives and business plan.
• Promoting and enhancing Elysium Healthcare’s reputation for high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Understanding and responding to the specific needs of individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Participating in contract reviews and represent the organisation in respect of service delivery
• Leading the supervision and annual review process within Elysium Care Partnerships for your team

*There is an on-call rota aspect to this role.

To be successful as Registered Manager, you will need:

• Experience with Challenging Behaviour and Positive Behaviour Support (essential)
• Must be a Registered Nurse
• An excellent track record in a management role within the social or healthcare sector (essential), together with;
• Strong commercial acumen, to support successful service delivery and development, people management, budget control, business development, and revenue generation
• An inclusive and supportive management style balanced with strong leadership is a critical factor in the success of this role, to provide direction and implement change
• Experience in working with external agencies such as CQC, Safeguarding, CCGs etc
• A commitment to a person-centred approach to deliver high-quality services to enable people to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives

Where you will be working:

Location: Asher House, Third Avenue, Walton On The Naze, CO14 8JU

Asher House consists of six bespoke, single-person apartments within a registered care setting with 24-hour nursing support.

Asher House provides a robust environment and high-intensity care model which is designed to support people who have a Learning Disability & Autism with highly complex needs and behaviours. This includes service users who may be stepping down from the hospital or whose community placements have broken down.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Legal Caseworker - Children and Education Legal Team

Fixed Term - 12 Months duration, Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week

£23,344 to £26,620 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 11.59pm

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months

This role has a hybrid working arrangement. We will expect you to attend our Chelmsford offices approximately 1 - 2 days per week. In the first 2 months of appointment to the role, you will be required to attend the office daily for training purposes.

The Role

Essex Legal Services (ELS) provides high quality, professional, legal advice across the Council and to increasing numbers of external clients.

As a caseworker in the Children and Education Team you will assist the lawyers to provide a high-quality advice and litigation service to meet the Council's corporate objectives and will support legally qualified and other colleagues, in providing routine admin and quasi legal tasks. Working directly to lawyers and paralegals, you will be commissioned to undertake various tasks such as preparing court bundles, organising meetings and administrative support. You will contribute to delivering a more efficient, professional service that is valued by our customers and improves their business.

The Children and Education legal team deal with highly sensitive, sometimes distressing, cases relating to child protection matters. You should therefore be resilient and empathetic. The team works at a very fast pace, often dealing with several urgent matters and it is therefore essential you are able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.

The Opportunity

You will support legally qualified colleagues in the delivery of all aspects of routine legal work within the Children and Education team across the Council and to external customers which will include:

• Dealing predominantly with public law cases including care proceedings and adoption proceedings;
• Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of your allocated lawyers' day to day activities;
• Liaising with external solicitors, barristers, courts and CAFCASS;
• Processing applications, preparing court bundles;
• Lodging documents with the Court and other parties via the Family Public Law online portal;
• Diary management;
• General administration, including preparing bundles photocopying and scanning.

Accountabilities

• Good understanding of client needs and provides them with a service they value, which supports them in driving the delivery of productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Supports colleagues in the development of current and future business opportunities, to promote the Essex Legal Services' vision to the external market.
• Responsible for delivering personal objectives in support of the function's overall business plan.
• Develops good working relationships across the Council, schools, other local authorities and the private sector, to ensure a quality service is provided to the customer.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The Experience You Will Bring

Essential

• Strong Administrative and IT skills including Outlook and Word.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate appropriately with a diverse range of clients and external organisations and professionals.
• Proven track record of excellent customer service skills.
• Works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with colleagues and the client base, to understand customer needs with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes which meet these needs and an ability to manage competing demands.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within an administrative role in legal setting in a public service or private sector environment, assisting in the provision of legal work preferably within family law.
• Experience of the Family Public Law Portal
• Experience of a Case Management System - ELS uses Visual Files.

We are recruiting an HGV Driver to join our supportive network of professional drivers, covering our Colchester Operation Centre and the surrounding area.

You'll be working from Monday to Friday, with no nights out or bank holiday working, so you'll benefit from a great work-life balance and have more time to yourself.

Copart is the global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling, working in partnership with many of the world's leading insurance companies, banks, automotive dealers, fleet and rental car companies.

We currently operate in more than 200 locations in 11 countries and have over 125,000 vehicles up for auction every day. We've seen large scale growth since we entered the UK market in 2007 and have exciting plans to continue this growth.

A Copart Driver loads, collects and delivers predominantly accident damaged vehicles of all shapes, sizes and conditions on our salvage transporters and therefore the role can be physically demanding. We work on behalf of our insurance and automotive customers, to service agreements.

They carry out internal and external checks on their trucks and equipment and report any defects, photograph any damage and carry out inspections of all collected and delivered vehicles.

Copart Drivers must comply with legal and company requirements of a professional driver and operate the vehicle and loading equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following all H&S policies and procedures.

No transporter experience? No problem - we'll provide you with everything you need! You'll be supported through 3 weeks of the very best job related 1-2-1 training and benefit from our bespoke designed annual CPC training. If you have a Cat C licence, we are able to up-skill to C+E after successful completion of your probationary period.

What we need from you:

• HGV Licence Class 1 or Class 2
• Current CPC
• A good understanding of the EC Drivers Hours and Working Time regulations
• Driving experience in both rural and urban environments
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident in the use of handheld devices, with experience in the use of basic IT applications
• Adaptable, with the ability to organise and adjust your working day
• Car transportation or recovery experience would be an advantage, but isn't essential

What we offer you in return:

• Monday to Friday working, with no nights out or bank holiday working
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day per year to celebrate a special occasion to you
• A further paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Company uniform and PPE
• Annual CPC training
• Contributory workplace pension plan
• Medicash Cover - look after you and your family by providing a range of positive healthcare benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• The ability to purchase shares in our successful global company at a discounted rate
• An exclusive deals and discounts website, saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out, and utility bills for the home

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references

Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.