Total 84 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Blackpool, Lancashire

Solution Architect: Up to £70,000, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, and great work life balance. Includes flexi time with up 3 extra days off a month.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, supporting millions of people on a daily basis.

Join our dynamic team as a Solution Architect to develop user centric design solutions for services DWP provides to Children & Families across the UK.

Your expertise will guide our innovative projects from conception to delivery, bringing together our organisational needs with cutting-edge solutions.

Our DWP Digital teams are using fresh ideas and ground-breaking technologies to create innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital solutions that are changing how government works.

If you're passionate about designing technical solutions for transformative change projects, with an important social impact, this could be the position for you.

Designing World-Class Products

You will join an experienced community of Solution Architects who work together to developing products and services for Children's and Families Services, which meet user needs, ensuring the technical quality of our solution designs.

We're looking for someone to support our delivery teams, blending technical (development and architecture) and behaviour (leadership and communication) skills to achieve our collective goals.

Security, verification and authentication are a big part of that. Users of our services need to prove who they are, so they can get the support they need. You will make sure that DWP digital services have the right Identity and Trust solutions in place.

You'll ensure that the technical quality and adherence of solution designs align with DWP architecture principles, standards, patterns and practices, Enterprise Architecture and Product Roadmaps.

You'll have experience of agile delivery methodologies, together with developing solutions for deployment into public cloud environments.

If you're to be successful, we need skills, knowledge and know-how just like yours. Read on to find out more, and how to apply.

Your Essential Skills:

• Experience with Application Architecture design and modelling techniques, patterns, tools, and standards.
• Micro-service and API-led architecture design.
• Event-based architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming).
• Public cloud technologies, design patterns, and best practice (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Presenting to technical governance forums

Details. Wages. Perks.

You'll join us in either Blackpool, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield digital hubs.

In return for your skills, we pay £52,412 - £70,000 per annum.

You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions to 28.9% - that could be worth over £17,000 in your pension pot each year.

Plus, a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising over time to 31 days.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time.

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women in IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Sports and social activities
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs. 

 

Entertainment Team Manager

Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as an Entertainment Team Manager!

As an Entertainment Team Manager, you will… 
Be passionate about entertainment, leading teams and delivering a contemporary line-up of activities and live events, have experience with multi-venue operations, live shows & tours and leading a professional team of entertainers who will deliver an exceptional service to each and every guest to ensure they have memories that last a lifetime…...this could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

Our Entertainment Team Managers are responsible for the organisation, logistics and daily delivery of our Haven Entertainment proposition.

Working alongside the park Head of Activities, Entertainment Teams Managers are required to engage and inspire their cast members to ensure standard operating procedures are adhered to, targets are achieved and that they are driving continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You? 
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool  
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops  
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena  
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers  
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels  
- Reward & Recognition Schemes  
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications  
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme  
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied) 

Pay Rates: Competitive plus Benefits, and the opportunity to earn up to 10% Annual Bonus 

Experience and Qualifications 
Whilst we will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do, the ideal candidate will…
- Have previously worked within a leadership capacity, within the entertainment industry.
- Have proven ability to plan and co-ordinate events and activities.
- Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of leadership attributes.
- Have the ability to cope under pressure and to be flexible in order to adapt to any changes.
- Be able to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
- Be a high-energy individual with a passion for entertaining.
- Be passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to undergo, and satisfactorily complete, an Enhanced DBS check prior to starting work.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, however, this is a full time role. 

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. 

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Your new company
Your new school is a large, over-subscribed secondary school with academy status located near Burnley. The school is coeducational and caters for pupils aged 11-16. The school has consistently been graded as good in all areas by OFSTED and as a result, has established an excellent reputation in the local community. There is an extremely supportive senior leadership team throughout school with a clear vision towards achieving outstanding. In addition to the above, the school offers state of the art facilities and has excellent transport links.
Your new role
Joining a high achieving department, you will be responsible for teaching Performing Arts to KS4. The role is to commence as soon as possible and will operate, full time, on a temporary basis until the end of the academic year. As the role is long term, you will be required to plan and prepare all lessons whilst differentiating in pupil ability. You will also be required to mark and assess all work ensuring that pupils are progressing in line with their target grades.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in securing this position, it is essential that you hold a teaching qualification such as QTS, QTLS or PGCE and have experience of teaching Performing Arts to KS4. You must be able to commence the role immediately and be able to commit to the full duration of the assignment.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate and will gain experience working within a successful department. In addition to the support from the department, you will also be supported by a dedicated HAYS consultant who will assist with any queries. You will also join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme where you could be entitled to receiving £350 in high street vouchers.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We are currently partnering with an established and privately owned design and manufacturer of products into the Aviation industry sector to identify and recruit a Deputy Engineering Manager (Design & Manufacturing)

This is an exciting time to be joining this established business, who have developed an extensive track record of developing and supporting a range of innovative products into the Commercial Aviation sector, including major aircraft manufacturers and operators world-wide.

The successful candidate will have a defined career progression opportunity to the position of Engineering Manager and play a pivotal role in the ongoing growth of the business and introduction of new products to market.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designed products are fit for purpose, meet relevant Aerospace Standards/Approvals and can be manufactured within designated Manufacturing parameters
• Ensure Engineering activities are delivered in line with company procedures and assist in the development of improved processes to facilitate the success of future projects.
• Alongside the Engineering Manager, provide technical advice and guidance to both design and manufacturing teams with regards to technical compliance and product safety
• Review and approve technical documentation, including design reports, drawings, flight test plans, and other product / project technical documentation
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement with the ability to implement best practice and process improvement
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality and/or performance
• Participate in regular cross-functional meetings to address challenges and drive improvements and innovation
• Work closely with Quality and Senior Management to ensure relevant Design Certifications and Approvals are maintained including the implementation of Technical Changes and Revisions as required / appropriate

Key Experience Requirements:

• Ideally educated to Degree level in a technical discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar), with a strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic disciplines and "how things work"
• Previous Experience working within Aerospace Design & Manufacturing environments
• The ability to work across a multi-disciplinary team, including Design, Quality and Manufacturing
• In-depth understanding of aerospace industry standards, regulations and best practices, including TSO and DO-160
• Demonstrable ability to implement process improvements and drive best practice
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to "think outside of the box"

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We are recruiting a Supported Living Coordinator for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool, which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner with management experience to provide care and support to people with learning disabilities. Your role will include:
• Developing the independent living skills and community inclusion of service users
• Identifying and accessing activities with service user to promote valued and meaningful lifestyles
• Providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support to service users
• Collaborating with service users, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes
• Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements
• Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences
• Supporting service users with behaviour that challenges services and implement positive behaviour support

Experience is essential for this role, as well as access to a car.

You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with provide you with an environment that offers personal and professional development. We will provide you with further managerial training and qualifications to best meet the needs of the service.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:
We offer all employees competitive pay and a pension contribution in addition to 28 days annual leave. As an employer that is committed to the professional development of our staff we also support our care staff to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and pay for your enhanced DBS. Additional benefits include enhanced maternity leave, employee support programmes and an additional day of leave each year on or around your Birthday.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK – Please be aware we are currently at full capacity with our Visa Sponsor Licenses, therefore we are not accepting applicants who are seeking sponsorship.

We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.

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We require an experienced Team Leader to join our team and help develop and coordinate supported housing schemes and the domiciliary service across Blackpool.

You will be responsible for managing a team of staff, ensuring the provision of person centred support to enable customers to maintain their independence, experience improved wellbeing and enjoy opportunities for personal development.

The Role
As a Team Leader you will be part of the leadership team responsible for the delivery and daily operational management of the services and for ensuring that contract requirements and CQC quality standards are met. Specific duties and responsibilities will include helping to oversee:

• Deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences within available resources
• Supervision, coaching, performance management and support of staff, volunteers and students on placement
• Identifying training needs of the team both mandatory and service specific, ensuring that accurate records are kept.
• Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need
• Ensuring all service users have a co-produced plan of support and a designated Key Worker
• Ensuring there are clear goals and expected outcomes for service users with a defined pathway towards greater independence
• Co-ordinating a programme of regular person-centred reviews which put each person’s views and unique journey at the heart of planning and decision making
• Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community based agencies to provide holistic, wrap-around support
• Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
• Facilitate service user engagement, involvement and peer support
• Ensure that there are robust methods of quality monitoring
• Provide key performance indicators, identifying and planning actions required

You will provide excellent customer care and proactively communicate with stakeholders in respect of risk management and the care and welfare of the people we support. You will have a strong ethical duty of care and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Qualities Required
Applicants will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. You will have the skills and personal qualities to be able to engage people in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families and professionals/ multi agencies.

You will be hard working, resilient and reflective with the ability to accept supervision and be accountable for your own practice. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the practical skills required to plan and organise care and support delivery. You will be required to be flexible to the needs of the service.

You will ideally have at least 2 years’ practitioner experience with some experience of supervising/managing staff and resources and hold or be working towards a relevant health or social care qualification (Degree or NVQ Level 4/5). You must be well organised, professional and credible with colleagues from the multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to demonstrate leadership ability and management competencies. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential as is the ability to organise your own time effectively and manage professional relationships. A commitment to your own continuous professional development is essential. In return we will support you to access training and to keep abreast of current thinking and evidence-based practice in mental health recovery and rehabilitation.

If you would like to discuss this post further you can contact Neil Maguire Area Manager, mob: 07870679389 or e-mail neil.maguire@creativesupport.org.uk

Benefits of working with Creative Support:
We offer all employees competitive pay and a pension contribution in addition to 28 days annual leave. As an employer that is committed to the professional development of our staff we also support our care staff to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and pay for your enhanced DBS. Additional benefits include enhanced maternity leave, employee support programmes and an additional day of leave each year on or around your Birthday.
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures, however we can only accept fully completed applications from those located in and eligible to work within the UK – Please be aware we are currently at full capacity with our Visa Sponsor Licenses, therefore we are not accepting applicants who are seeking sponsorship.
We are also not accepting applicants who are currently on a Skilled Worker Visa, seeking secondary employment, as we are unable to actively track the hours worked with the primary sponsor.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed. We do not notify unsuccessful candidates of their outcome at application stage, previously unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.

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Job title: Mechanical Design engineer
Job Type: Contract
Start date: ASAP depending on clearance
Duration: 12 months
Pay rate : Negotiable depending on experience
Location: Preston
Hours of work: 37 hours per week , Monday - Friday
Applicants must have experience of the following:
- Minimum of a HNC in a relevant Mechanical discipline
- Experience working within the nuclear sector or highly regulated industries
- Worked with different tools such as AutoCAD
- Experience working with design documentation and reviews.
Ideally applicants should also have:
- SC cleared.

Role information:

Mechanical Design Engineer required for design modifications to existing plant.
Provision of mechanical engineering design to specified standards of time and quality. Designated work packages will be completed to appropriate standards of quality and safety whilst meeting programme targets. Packages of work will include the development of designs from concept through development to final production hand-over. This will involve the generation of equipment specifications, tender initiation and assessment, detail design, commissioning documentation and hand-over documentation. Duties will include the reviewing, checking and approving designs and the engineering management of supporting personnel working as part of the design team (e.g. Designers, Draughtsmen). Oversight (quality and scope management) of designs placed with external design contractors will be required

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Job title: Lead Mechanical design engineer.
Job Type: contract
IR35 Status: inside
Start date: ASAP - subject to clearance.
Duration: 12 month.
Pay rate: competitive.
Location: Preston
Hours of work: 37hrs Mon-Fri

Need to be based on site fully for the 1st 6 month

Applicants must have experience of the following:
* Degree Qualification or equivalent experience in lieu of this
* Ability to lead design tasks and take accountability and responsibility for delivery of design packages for a range of projects
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and guidance to deliver design packages
* Ability to manage the 'Design' expectations of the project stakeholders throughout the life of the project

Candidates would ideally have:
* Experience of Human Factors in Design
* Experience in Commissioning of Mechanical systems
* APMP Qualification
* Piping and vessel design experience would also be an advantage.

Role information:

Provision of mechanical engineering design packages to appropriate internal and national / international standards of quality and safety whilst meeting programme targets. Packages of work will include the development of designs from concept through development to final installation and production hand-over.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Job title: Mechanical Design engineer
Job Type: Contract
Start date: ASAP depending on clearance
Duration: 12 months
Pay rate : Negotiable depending on experience
Location: Preston
Hours of work: 37 hours per week , Monday - Friday
Applicants must have experience of the following:
- Minimum of a HNC in a relevant Mechanical discipline
- Experience working within the nuclear sector or highly regulated industries
- Worked with different tools such as AutoCAD
- Experience working with design documentation and reviews.
Ideally applicants should also have:
- SC cleared.

Role information:

Mechanical Design Engineer required for design modifications to existing plant.
Provision of mechanical engineering design to specified standards of time and quality. Designated work packages will be completed to appropriate standards of quality and safety whilst meeting programme targets. Packages of work will include the development of designs from concept through development to final production hand-over. This will involve the generation of equipment specifications, tender initiation and assessment, detail design, commissioning documentation and hand-over documentation. Duties will include the reviewing, checking and approving designs and the engineering management of supporting personnel working as part of the design team (e.g. Designers, Draughtsmen). Oversight (quality and scope management) of designs placed with external design contractors will be required

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs.

We are looking for calm, friendly and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team in Euxton, Chorley. We support 4 service users with learning and/or physical disabilities, who enjoy day trips (to the cinema, Southport and for walks out) and spending time together in the bungalow playing games together or watching films. You will be supporting service users with day-to-day tasks, and planning and working towards goals to promote independence.

Support Worker Duties:

• Administering medication
• Be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities
• Moving and handling
• Providing individualised support to people with learning disabilities, promoting quality of life and person development
• Follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos

Being a car driver is preferred, but not essential for this role. The service has the benefits of being situated in a friendly residential area with easy access to commute to the centre of Preston. It is easily accessible by car and bus routes and is a stone’s throw away from Euxton train station.

The ability to support people who can express their needs though challenging behaviour at times is essential. Prior experience in this field of work is beneficial, although not a substitute for an engaging, creative and person centred approach. We will value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of service users, such as sports, walking and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking; to name but a few!

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a success candidate being appointed.

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Come and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Creative Activities Team Member!

As part of our Activities Team, you will…

-Ensuring the studio is clean, fully stocked and inviting for children and their families.
-Making sure you have all the stock you need to run the activities by conducting weekly stock takes
-Operating the kiln & dryer units, so you need to ensure all Health & Safety guidelines are in check
-Offering help and guidance to guests throughout their creative activities experience, so they have a souvenir to take home to remember their Haven holiday!

What’s In It For You?
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool 
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops 
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena 
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers 
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels 
- Reward & Recognition Schemes 
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications 
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme 
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)

Pay Rates: 18+ from £9.97 up to £10.42 per hour depending on age

Experience and Qualifications
You don’t need experience to join our Activities Team. You may already be a Leisure Role but if not, that’s ok! We will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do.
This role does require the successful candidate to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours.

We would love to hear from you
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Male Support Worker to our team in Ribbleton, Preston.

We are looking for calm, patient and hardworking individuals with a friendly disposition and are keen to join our friendly team in Preston. You will be helping to provide 2 to 1 care to our male client who lives with complex care needs including Tourette’s syndrome. Experience is preferred but not essential for this role, as it the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard in a positive behavioural support setting.

Support Worker Duties:

• Actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities such as walking, swimming and going to the gym
• Administering medication
• To support people who can express their needs through challenging behaviour at times, this may include the use of blocks
• Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, which will include waking night shifts
• Be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos

Previous experience in providing care is preferred however not essential as full training including accredited health and social care diplomas is available through our own training academy.

You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility, handle stress and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

You will have the opportunity to undertake the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person’s circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. Our person centred planning meetings and processes are co-produced with the people we support and their families to promote a unified approach. Together we set meaningful and aspirational goals, which Key Workers have a particular responsibility to work towards. This will provide you with a great experience to enable you to develop skills which can underpin a successful career in adult social care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.


We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship - We can only accept candidates whose visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

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Creative Support is seeking compassionate individuals for an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of Support Workers in our new Transforming Care Service in Preston.
The Trauma Informed Care Service will provide three single bespoke adapted supported living services in the Ingol area of Preston for women over 18 with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs with trauma histories.

The service will operate 24/7 using a trauma informed model of care to move three women out of long stay institutions into their own home in the community. The service will support women to achieve real control over their care and support to prevent re-admission to hospital and maintenance of their homes in the community.

In your role as Support Worker you will support residents with cooking or baking, household tasks and meeting personal care needs, as well as meeting unique personal goals. You will be happy working in a consistent, predictable way, enjoying a calm and quiet environment that meets each individual service user’s needs.
You will have experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism and those with traumatic histories.

Due to the development of the service all staff members recruited will initially be required to work dynamically between the Registered Office and across two inpatient settings to ensure the smooth development of the service and excellent transitions of service users until all three homes have opened. The Registered Office building will be available at the onset based at Creative Support’s Space Centre in Preston.

In return we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:

• A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

We would encourage candidates to apply to this post as soon as possible. If we receive a large number of applications we may process these prior to the deadline. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

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Creative Support is seeking a Trauma Informed Support Co-ordinator for an exciting opportunity to lead a team of Support Workers in our new Transforming Care Service in Preston in a dynamic and sensitive way.

The Trauma Informed Care Service provides three single bespoke adapted supported living services in the Ingol area of Preston for women over 18 with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs with trauma histories.

The service will operate 24/7 using a trauma informed model of care to move three women out of long stay institutions into their own home in the community. The service supports women to achieve real control over their care and support to prevent re-admission to hospital and maintenance of their homes in the community.

Trauma Informed Support Co-ordinator duties will include:

• Leading the staff team to deliver the highest standards of care and support, enabling service users to develop and enjoy wellbeing, quality of life, and community connections
• Leading practice development and delivery
• Promoting and re-enforcing a culture of responsive, person-centred practice and active support across the service
• Providing supervision and direct coaching and development support to staff

You will have at least three years’ experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or mental health and complex needs, and at least two years’ experience of supervising staff and managing a team.

Due to the development of the service all staff members recruited will initially be required to work dynamically between the Registered Office and across two inpatient settings to ensure the smooth development of the service and excellent transitions of service users until all three homes have opened. The Registered Office building will be available at the onset based at Creative Support’s Space Centre in Preston.

You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your welfare and professional development through both practice-based and accredited training. You will also be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive team of senior operational managers.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Service Director: Diane Burrow by email on diane.burrow@creativesupport.co.uk

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship – We can only accept candidates whose Visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Design and Technology Technician to join our team. The successful candidate would be required to work within the Technology team to support staff and students in the delivery of effective practical work through the management, maintenance and administration of materials and resources in accordance with the relevant policies and statutory legislation.
The successful candidate will also be responsible to work closely with the Design and Technology teachers to support the department with preparation of materials for teaching and learning and support lessons if required.
Unsworth Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational and non- selective Bury high school. The school is on an incredibly exciting journey of school improvement and when last inspected in November 2019 was judged to be Good in all areas.
We are now currently halfway through our three year “Good to Outstanding” journey. One highlight of the journey has been digitalisation. All our students and staff have a school iPad that they utilise in and out of lessons. The Academy Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Academy Councillors and staff are unreservedly committed to securing outstanding in all areas of school life and the best possible outcomes and life chances for all our learners. We are seeking someone with drive, resilience, good humour and determination; a creative thinker and a lifelong learner. If this ambition appeals to you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Shaw Education Trust offer the following benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:
An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
Access to health and wellbeing support via Occupational Health
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we can help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.
In our secondary schools, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to curriculum design, to ensure all our schools have breadth and ambition for all pupils, regardless of their starting points and barriers. Standard curriculum models don’t always engage all pupils, so we constantly seek to innovate and provide better opportunities to develop both knowledge and skills for life. We want our pupils to believe their curriculum is bold, exciting, purposeful, and ultimately leads to something meaningful for them. Some examples of our innovation include moving towards an extended school day, to provide a world class enrichment programme and more opportunities for essential skills like reading and cultural capital. We are also introducing a vocational and technical pathways, which run through the normal school curriculum but attract support from leading employers and universities to develops work-readiness in our pupils, so that they can progress onto T Levels and apprenticeships.
Our secondary schools are currently driving ‘PedTech’ across the sector: we believe teaching and technology should go hand-in-glove and are passionately committed towards providing a fully digitally enhanced curriculum. We are very close to achieving full 1:1 device delivery and are sprinting towards better use of iPads in lessons to enhance the experience and learning.
Salary: SET G5 SCP 16 - 20 £23,893 - £25,119 FTE
Actual Salary: SET G5 16 - 20 £20,826 - £21,894.
Working hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 1 week (39 weeks per year, 5 INSET DAYS)
Interview date: To be confirmed