Total 710 job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1AR

Housing Options officer (Approach/Prevention)

Slough Borough Council

19 Weeks contract

37 Hours Per Week

Start Date: 18/11/2024 - End Date: 31/03/2025

PAYE £18.15 or an Umbrella £23.00 - Per Hour Rate

Housing Options officer required - must be experienced in homeless prevention work, tasks, and law - minimum 2 years' experience required, 3 day per week in the office.

Purpose of Job:

• To actively support the prevention of homelessness by providing a comprehensive housing options and advice service.
• In addition to this, fulfilling the statutory obligations in respect of homelessness and access to housing solutions and work with, partner organizations.
• Under the guidance of the Housing Needs Team Lead, the post-holder will be responsible for undertaking timely and appropriate assessments of applicants seeking support, from the Local Authority.

Main Accountabilities:

• To consider and assess homelessness applications in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 Part 7 as amended by the Homeless Reduction Act 2017.
• To investigate, assess, assist, advise and determine customers housing options, providing the Council's statutory obligations in relation to housing advice and homeless services including the s184 notifications and direct communication via phone, email or in person, with members of the public seeking support or advice.
• To ensure that the Council complies with its statutory duties in providing the above, with particular reference to the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and Parts VI and VII, the Housing Act, taking into account, the relevant codes of guidance, case law and agreed legislative and service standards.
• To actively work with clients to prevent their homelessness.
• By assisting them to retain their existing accommodation or secure alternative housing when all other housing options or solutions are exhausted.
• To actively pursue further housing options by referring to the Private Rented Sector team and supported housing accommodation providers as appropriate.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Interviews are due to be held on 21 November 2024.

The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 6 mental health practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic team. The EIP team is specialist service, with teams embedded within each locality. The team work with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state, between the ages of 18 to 65.

We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. This advert is for a role covering Reading, based at Prospect House.

You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment. We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with.
• To act as named worker, offering evidence based interventions for psychosis, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. The role is focused on working collaboratively with the client and their family/friends on their recovery, developing a relapse management plan.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the client and their family to implement a plan of care and provision of NICE recommended interventions.
• To work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the client has a comprehensive and holistic care plan to meet their well being needs.
• To monitor and assess the physical health of service users in line with Trust policy and national guidelines.
• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with a multi disciplinary team and ensure clients are on the correct care pathway

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:

1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification, and registered for practice through NMC or HCPC
2. Understanding of psychosis and NICE recommended interventions for this client group
3. Experience of being a tailoring care plans and formulations.
4. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Jacqui Short on 07721237093 or email: jacqui.short@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This is a role within the Psychological Medicine Service older adults team at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The role would suit an experienced practitioner from a mental health nursing background or other similar profession who is looking to further their experience in an acute clinical setting.

The post holder will be joining a well-established and supportive team working with older adults admitted to Royal Berkshire Hospital. The team supports patients on all medical wards across the hospital as well as the emergency department, and is patient centred. Patients present with mental health or cognitive difficulties in the context of declining physical health and/or neurological or neurodegenerative conditions. The work is dynamic and there are many opportunities to develop close working relationships with specialist departments within Royal Berkshire Hospital as well as with other mental health services.
• The role will be to provide specialist mental health care to patients who are in Royal Berkshire Hospital
• You will undertake initial assessments of older adults who have been referred by Royal Berkshire Hospital and will focus on their mental health needs but adopting a holistic approach
• You will offer continued mental health support of patients when necessary while on their journey within Royal Berkshire Hospital
• You will use your skills to formulate a working diagnosis and relevant risk and management plan
• The cases will be complex at times, and you will participate in and lead professionals meetings
• A collaborative approach will be used included the view of the patients, family, and carers.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust site

The “must haves” for this role:
• RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
• Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
• Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade in older peoples mental health services
• Evidence of on-going professional development

The post is within a supportive multidisciplinary team of mental health practitioners, including mental health nurses, psychologists, and a full-time consultant psychiatrist. The older adult service (65+) is a small team and works alongside the adult team within the Psychological Medicine Service at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The overall service is an established Core24 provision, and is PLAN accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing mental health care for older people and has an approach that displays compassion. A strong interest in mental health in the context of physical health in old age is essential for this role.

An informal visit to the service is encouraged.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sue Barclay on 07890 606956, or email: suzanne.barclay@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse

Location: Wokingham.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (part-time may be considered). With approximately one weekend every 4 weeks, bank holidays in rotation and one late shift covering 4:30pm to 7.00pm shift per week on a rota basis.

Salary: £39,205 to £47,084

We are looking for an experiencedCommunity Nursing Sister/Charge Nurseto join our team within theWokingham Community Nursing Services.

If you have previous experience working in a Community Nursing setting and are passionate about leading a team to provide high quality care to our patients, we would love to hear from you!

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature. You should be open to relevant training opportunities and have proven leadership experience, with a strong ability to implement innovative practices.

With strong management skills, you will oversee the caseload management of housebound patients with complex nursing needs in the community. As well as supporting more junior staff to grow and develop.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, their families, and carers in the community.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found. Apply today to ensure you don't miss out!
• Responsible for a complex and diverse caseload, actively working to prevent admission to the acute sector and supporting patients in their preferred place of care.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed, accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to Trust policies.
• Leading an effective supportive team, working together to provide clinical advice and support to other staff and patients.
• Responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients, with continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmers.
• Accountable for the standards of care and for determining the activity of your team. This will include acting as a role model for staff, sharing learning and developing practice.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority

• Committed to providing good quality, safe services

• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

· Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

· 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell

· Generous NHS pension scheme

· Excellent learning and career development opportunities

· ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles

· Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

· Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

· Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality

· Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.

· Free parking across Trust sites



Belong At Berkshire Healthcare



The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Adult nursing qualification along with NMC registration
• A desire to develop leadership and management skills
• A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for our patients within their own home.
• Full UK driving licence, and either have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. *Please note not all office locations or client care bases may be reached by public transport*

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact Kuljinder Johal, Talent Acquisition Partner at kuljinder.johal@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.




This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Accountant
£25.00 per hour PAYE
Feltham (Predominantly Remote)
12 Month Contract

Our client is currently searching for an accountant to support their team with the statutory financial audits and financial accounts preparations. To be successful in this role, you will need to have an audit background and be comfortable with project managing audits. This position will also involve some month-end related work and balance sheet reconciliation preparation.

Experience Required

• Responsible for aiding monthly close activities
• Journal creation and posting
• Working with outsourced accounting providers where necessary + tax
• Working with Cisco Tax and other teams (e.g. Treasury)
• Creating balance sheet reconciliations
• Working with the auditors on financial statement audits
• Project managing financial statement audits

Education / skills required:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA etc.)
• Previous practice/ audit experience (Big 4/ Top 10 preferred)
• Previous industry experience
• Comfortable with financial statements and related work

If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to apply. Please note that due to the high volumes of applications we will only be able to contact successful applicants.

Job title: Delivery Driver (self-employed)
Pay rate: From £108 per day
Shifts: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9 hrs per day)
Location: Reading RG7 4PL

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us in Reading RG7 4PL as a full-time, self-employed Delivery Driver. Be part of a hardworking logistics team delivering innovative and top-notch solutions!

Your pay rate and working hours as a Delivery Driver:

• Pay rate: From £108 per day
• Van rental available
• Shift: Flexible shifts - working up to 6 days per week (9 hrs per day)
• Weekly pay

Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Delivery Driver:

• Immediate start
• Full training provided
• No Sortation - all routes are pre-sequenced and pre-mapped.
• Regular work with set hours
• Flexible rota
• Free parking is provided at the depot for personal cars
• Mobile phone allowance

Your role as a full-time Delivery Driver:

You will be required to deliver a first-class delivery experience to all customers, delivering approximately 80 drops per day in your first week, increasing week-on-week thereafter.

Manual handling is a major part of working as a Delivery Driver - you may be required to load your own van at the start of your shift.

Requirements as a full time Delivery Driver:

• You must be aged 21 or above
• You must have a full and valid UK/EU driving licence for min 1 years
• We accept manual licence
• You need to be self-employed
• Parcel delivery experiences is an added advantage

If you have a strong work ethic and want to be part of a hardworking logistics team, then apply today!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you looking for your next opportunity to become a Warehouse Operative? We have the perfect opportunity for you to start immediately in Berkshire, RG19 4ND.

Payrate and shifts as a Warehouse Operative:

Standard pay: £11.44 p/h

Shifts:

• Any 5 out of 6 days (Sunday to Friday - 8 hour shift)
• Time: 1pm to 9:30pm
• 45 mins break (15 mins paid)

You Role as a Warehouse Operative:

Your role will involve some or all of the following tasks:

• Picking orders using a hand-held scanner
• Packing items for delivery, ensuring that orders are packaged and labelled correctly
• Stacking boxes
• Labelling
• Arranging and tidying stock & materials
• Assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock
• Checking for damaged or missing items
• Performing inventory controls and keeping quality standards high for audits
• Following Site Standards and safe working practices in relation to Health and Safety
• Communicating and cooperating with Supervisors, Team Leaders and coworkers
• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience within a warehouse/DC environment
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and target-driven environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Must be able to speak and understand English language
• Ability to be flexible in relation to shifts & hours
• Must be able to work weekends as needed

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Positive, can-do attitude
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable, honest, and committed
• Team player

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply with CV to become a full time Warehouse Operative!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

MHE Operatives / Drivers required! Immediate Start!

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to start a journey in warehousing? Are you willing to commit to an ongoing, full-time position? Have you got previous experience in operating Reach Truck, Counterbalance or LLOP? If yes, you need to look at the information below!

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full time MHE Driver in a well-established operation in Berkshire, RG19 4ND.

Pay Rate as a full time MHE Driver:

Standard Payrate: £13.44 p/h

Typical working hours as a full time MHE Driver:

• Any 5 out of 6 days (Sunday to Friday - 8 hour shift)
• Normal operating hours will be 6am - 9:30pm with shifts starting at 6am, 7am, 8am, 10am & 1pm
• On a Sunday, there is just one shift 8am - 4:30pm
• 45 mins break (15 mins paid)

**We will need staff to be flexible on shift times**

Your role as a MHE Driver:

• Operating Manual Handling Equipment (MHE), particularly pallet trucks, counterbalance, high level order pickers and Reach trucks
• Manoeuvring forklifts safely in a busy warehouse environment
• Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto bulk racking or pallets
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
• Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
• Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous MHE experience required within a Warehouse/Distribution Centre environment
• Must be able to work at height
• Ability to communicate professionally
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment
• Ability to follow H&S procedures
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Must be able to speak and understand English language
• Ability to be flexible in relation to shifts & hours
• Must be able to work weekends as needed

What benefits are available as a MHE Driver?

• Supportive Management
• Ongoing position with opportunity for long time career
• Weekly pay on Friday

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply with CV to become a full time MHE Driver!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you looking for your next opportunity to become a Warehouse Operative? We have the perfect opportunity for you to start immediately in Berkshire, RG19 4ND.

Payrate and shifts as a Warehouse Operative:

Standard pay: £11.44 p/h

Shifts:

• Any 5 out of 6 days (Sunday to Friday - 8 hour shift)
• Time: 1pm to 9:30pm
• 45 mins break (15 mins paid)

You Role as a Warehouse Operative:

Your role will involve some or all of the following tasks:

• Picking orders using a hand-held scanner
• Packing items for delivery, ensuring that orders are packaged and labelled correctly
• Stacking boxes
• Labelling
• Arranging and tidying stock & materials
• Assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock
• Checking for damaged or missing items
• Performing inventory controls and keeping quality standards high for audits
• Following Site Standards and safe working practices in relation to Health and Safety
• Communicating and cooperating with Supervisors, Team Leaders and coworkers
• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience within a warehouse/DC environment
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and target-driven environment
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Must be able to speak and understand English language
• Ability to be flexible in relation to shifts & hours
• Must be able to work weekends as needed

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Positive, can-do attitude
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable, honest, and committed
• Team player

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Apply with CV to become a full time Warehouse Operative!

Challenge TRG is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Funeral Arranger
£24,609 (£12.62 per hour) plus benefits
Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Caversham, RG4 8AU


No experience needed.
You can apply for this job on your mobile in a few simple steps - no CV needed.


Join our friendly team and help families say the perfect goodbye to loved ones.


You don't need previous experience as we provide full training and ongoing support so you'll have all the tools you need for your new role.


You'll also benefit from a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.


Find the kind of job satisfaction you didn't think was possible. Apply today.


What you'll do


* as a 'non certified' funeral arranger, you'll support clients by organising family visits and answering guest questions
* ensure all regulated work, like selling and advising on our funeral plans, is referred to a 'certified colleague'
* build positive relationships in the local community
* hold the fort at the funeral home (they'll be times when you'll be the only one in branch)
* support with manual handling of coffins and the deceased


This role would suit people who have


* a passion for delivering great service and building relationships
* excellent communication and admin skills plus strong attention to detail
* high levels of empathy, discretion and care


Why Co-op?


You'll get a fantastic benefits package including:


* 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round
* 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round (doubles to 20% on the Friday and Saturday after payday)
* discounts on other Co-op products and services
* 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)
* a pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you're struggling with, 24 hours a day
* access to virtual GP and free eye tests
* endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships
* friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community
* access to Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it


At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities


Building an inclusive work environment


We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. 


If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.


We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.


If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.


You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process.


You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing.


As part of your application you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.


If you're successful in your application, we'll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We'll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.

Registered Service Manager - Reading £34,000 to £36,000 depending on experience

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Manager to join us in leading our Small 6 bedded residential service for people with moderate learning disabilities in Woodley/Reading. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a stable dynamic team, no agency use. We are Looking for a manager who can lead on person centred care values and achieve the objectives of outstanding regulatory requirements. Perfect for managers looking to grow, our role provides a supportive team and abundant development prospects. Are you passionate about empowering colleagues to deliver exceptional care?

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

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes. You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic, and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with learning disabilities.

Why choose us?

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

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

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

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

Foreperson (Civils Team)

Location: Slough, Southampton, or Poole (Wessex region)

Salary: £42,693 per annum, with additional benefits supporting family, finances, and wellbeing

Happy to discuss contract rates

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. Overtime available.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Foreperson to join our 3-person Civils Team. This team will work on a prestigious LV/EHV contract for a Distribution Network Operator within the Wessex region, handling both reactive and planned activities up to 33kV. As Foreperson, you will manage tasks such as excavations, duct and cable laying, and reinstatement, while ensuring site safety and project efficiency.

What You'll Do:

•      Review setting-to-work documentation, including utility prints
•      Complete risk assessments and control measures before starting projects
•      Lead site investigations for utility identification prior to excavation
•      Oversee excavation for duct or cable installation on grass verges, footways, and roads
•      Manage traffic protocols and support electrical teams as needed
•      Oversee surface reinstatement (e.g., concrete, tarmac)

Requirements:

•      SWQR Supervisor or Operatives certification
•      SMSTS certification
•      First Aid with AED certification
•      Electric CSCS Shea Power
•      CSCS Gold Card
•      Clean driving license

Nice to Have:

• IPAF/PASMA for working at heights
• HGV Class 2 license
• Timber & Shuttering Supports System
• Trailer and Towing License

Join a team and lead a high-impact project within a supportive, innovative company. Apply today!

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Labourer (Civils Team)

Location: Slough, Southampton, or Poole (Wessex region)

Salary: £26,191 per annum, with additional benefits supporting family, finances, and wellbeing

Happy to discuss a contract rate

Working Pattern: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. Overtime available.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a hardworking Labourer to join our Civils Team working on a high-profile LV/EHV contract in the Wessex region. Your responsibilities will include supporting civil engineering tasks, from excavations to reinstatement and general site duties.

What You'll Do:

•      Conduct site investigations to identify utilities before excavation
•      Excavate verges, footways, and roads for duct or cable installations
•      Assist with traffic management and follow team guidance
•      Reinstatement of surfaces post-installation (e.g., tarmac, concrete)

Requirements:

•      Streetworks ticket
•      Manual Handling and Cable Avoidance Training(Preferred)
•      Electric CSCS Shea Power certification (Preferred)
•      HSG47 Safe Excavation training(Preferred)
•      CSCS Labour Green Card
•      Clean driving license

If you're ready to work hands-on with an expert team on an exciting project, Apply today!

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Stores admin needed in Reading Paying £13.65 per hr ref 364745

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Good basic computer skills needed and the ability to lift heavy items and work in dusty stores. Must have a driving licence.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group as a Resident Liaison Officer working from our Newbury Office. This role will include a mix of office, home and travelling to meet with customers across our regions.

A full driving licence and car is required. This is an initial fixed term contract until March 2025. The successful applicants will play a key role in supporting our retrofit programme.

About Sovereign Network Group (SNG)

We are thrilled to have joined forces with Network Homes in October 2023, which now places us as the 6th largest housing association in the UK. Sovereign and Network Homes have come together as SNG (Sovereign Network Group) – an organisation that takes the best of both and makes it even better.

The Role:

To assist and support our customers throughout the roll out of our Homes and Place Retrofit programme across our existing property portfolio, taking the lead on customer engagement, information, communication, and support throughout the process.

Deliver the right outcome for our customer in a safe and timely way
Support our customers through our Homes and Place retrofit programme
Act as the main point of contact for the customer throughout the process, listening and understanding their needs and concerns, whilst keeping the Homes and Place Programme Lead updated with progress and any challenges faced
Ensure all information provided to customers is clear and consistent, to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding and to minimise any concerns they may have
Review and regularly maintain the customer engagement plan to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
Attend site meetings, events, appointments with customers, contractors or stakeholders as required.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to explore opportunities to transform our services and customer experience.
Identify and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies as appropriate and propose solutions to resolve.
Provide support enabling the team to produce regular briefing notes and reports.
Promote a positive collaborative culture of Building Safety and Compliance.
Undertake other duties, within the level of responsibility, to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

What we need from you:

Solid experience within a busy customer focused role, ideally within the housing sector
Some understanding of building maintenance terminology
An understanding of retrofit and the impact on people living in their homes.
The ability to manage your own workload.
Strong communication skills
Driving licence and access to vehicle

What you'll receive from us

£450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Opportunity to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday per year
Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

It's a fantastic time to join us at SNG. We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You'll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements and we'd love to hear from you to explore your skills and experience further.

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