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ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Group Learning Support is a large team of around 300+ staff, who all have an important role in supporting students who require additional educational support in collegeJob title: Student Support AssistantSalary: up to £13.02phContract type: FTC (until July 2025)Location: City of Oxford collegeBenefits: Term time only, Part time and Full-time opportunities available, Access to Learning Support Essentials training courseOur centres are open from 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday and therefore we expect our staff to be available to commit to these working hours over a minimum of 3 days per week.The Role: Student Support AssistantOur Student Support Assistants make a difference in the lives of our students with SEN by enabling them to reach their full educational potential. Our tailored pathway programmes, including GCSEs, Life Skills, and A-levels, ensure that all students can overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Student Support Assistants act as role models, adopting our learning philosophy, values and learning techniques to enable our students to progress throughout their course.Staff at Oxford College work with young adults aged 16-19 years who are enrolled on a variety of academic and vocational courses and are studying at all levels, from entry qualifications to Level 3. Where necessary you may be required to support students with personal care needs from time to time as well as positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual student.There are fantastic working spaces, including specialist workshops and salons for students. Students come to an FE College like Oxford because they want to learn in a more practical way – they want to be active learners with real life applications and a clear focus on developing skills for the workplace or higher education.Staff who support learners at Oxford College are integral to the ultimate success of learners. It is a great place to work if you have a desire to share your skills and knowledge with students.What do you need to be a successful Student Support Assistant at Activate Learning?Strong communication skills to collaborate with tutors and ensure the effective delivery of further education programs.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Flexibility and adaptability.A creative and innovative approach to motivating learners and providing support.Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to assist students with diverse learning needs.While previous experience as a teaching assistant and supporting individuals with SEN is beneficial, it is not mandatory.Experience in providing personal care and manual handling, or a willingness to undergo training.Who we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Why work with the Activate Learning Group?Here are some of our benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work with us/wellbeing and benefits page.Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

Ensuring that general enquiries are dealt with efficiently. Arranging appointments using a computerised appointment system for patients coming to the desk and via the telephone. Greeting patients on arrival, booking them in and directing them to waiting area. Taking requests by telephone for appointments and home visits quickly and efficiently. Directing calls to the appropriate person and taking messages and dealing with them as set out in protocols. Advising patients of other services available (signpost). Liaising with GPs and Nurses and other staff within the Health Centre. Dealing with requests from clinicians as quickly and efficiently as possible, e.g. booking ambulances, telephoning patients, etc. Dealing with eConsult requests from patients, getting them triaged and liaising with patients as necessary. Issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with requests for prescriptions as appropriate. Giving results of tests to patients following the confidentiality code. Dealing with incoming electronic mail and forwarding it to correct destination. Coding information into the Practice clinical system. Filing and retrieving paperwork. Updating patient records changes of names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc. Scanning & photocopying documents and ensure outgoing post is sent promptly. Handing out letters/ blood forms/ prescriptions/ sick notes, etc. Advising patients who wish to register at the Practice as to the correct procedure. Scanning paper documents and filing them in the computerised patients record. Handling requests for information from outside agencies. Entering the details of new registrations into the computer system from hand written forms and electronically received forms.

The practice is open between 08:00-18:30, you will work a combination of 08:00 to 16:00 or 10:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday. Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full overview of the the role responsibilities. Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received and you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply.

The main duties of this role are Contributes to the provision of general office duties including filing; text and data input to Trust patient information systems; collection and distribution of case notes; and opening, sorting and distribution of post and general office management duties (photocopying, scanning, faxing documentation) as required. Providing general typing and word processing support as and when required. Assisting colleagues in providing cover for divisional secretarial administration and typing duties. Knowledge of basic office procedures Planning and Organisational Duties Distribution of patient pathway documentation e.g. admissions, theatre, outpatient procedures within the required timescales.0 Supporting / rotating through other areas of the service including the records library and other areas of Healthcare operations Distribution and collection of patient notes and post Undertake filing and pulling of records / case notes Undertake note-taking when required Maintaining accurate, timely and legible records. Maintaining consistency within standards of patient care. Responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or x-ray images. Communications and Key Working Relationships Answer telephone calls, responding to general enquiries, and taking and passing on of messages. Using the spoken and written word and being sensitive to those who are vulnerable or do not have English as their first language. Assisting in the establishment of communication systems with all staff, patients and relatives to promote understanding and good will. Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues. Responsibility for Finance Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service within its financial constraints.. Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the Service. Promote effective utilisation of resources. Responsibility for Human Resources Demonstrate own tasks to new starters Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct. Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with Trust policy. Responsibility for Health & Safety Summon Security personnel to the department as and when required using own initiative To comply with all Health and Safety issues taking a proactive role by managing the Health and safety of themselves and others at all times where practicably possible. To take individual responsibility for managing risks within own working environment, complying with Trust regulations around reporting and managing risk reduction strategies. To be involved in managing related risk assessments and effectively taking care to include others that may be affected by their actions. To be pro-active regarding potential Health and Safety issues. Responsibility for Teaching To be involved in any job related training in order to maintain quality standards To have a good understanding of the Patient Administration System and other Trust Information systems. To have a sound knowledge of hospital services to enable smooth progression of access requests through non elective / elective services. To support and offer guidance by using personal experience to evaluate and provide feedback on any learning opportunities that may arise. Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development.

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VERY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ROLE AND REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE TO FILE, MOVE AND HANDLE LARGE QUANTITIES OF HEALTH RECORDS



Shortlisting is based on the person specification, therefore, when completing your supporting statement, please refer to the person spec, demonstrating in your application how you match all points, providing examples of experience, understanding and transferable skills.



The Healthcare Operations Department are looking to recruit anAdministrative Support Worker to join our medical secretarial team. This is a full-time post, working 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, based at Leigh Infirmary



We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team. You need to be reliable and flexible. Previous experience in an NHS setting is not essential, but desirable.



Our ideal candidate will have initiative, excellent customer service and computer skills. You will be required to undertake a range of administrative tasks, provide support for the medical secretaries, dealing with correspondence and scanning.

The post holder will provide an administrative support service to Consultant PA’s and the ‘virtual’ clinical secretary pool to enable them to deliver an efficient and effective PA service.

You will be required to undertake a range of administrative tasks, providing support for the medical secretaries, dealing with correspondence and scanning.You may also be required to undertake general typing duties as and when required.

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

The main duties of this role are

· Contributes to the provision of general office duties including filing; text and data input to Trust patient information systems; collection and distribution of case notes; and opening, sorting and distribution of post and general office management duties (photocopying, scanning, faxing documentation) as required.

· Providing general typing and word processing support as and when required.

· Assisting colleagues in providing cover for divisional secretarial administration and typing duties.

· Knowledge of basic office procedures

Planning and Organisational Duties

· Distribution of patient pathway documentation e.g. admissions, theatre, outpatient procedures within the required timescales.0

· Supporting / rotating through other areas of the service including the records library and other areas of Healthcare operations

· Distribution and collection of patient notes and post

· Undertake filing and pulling of records / case notes

· Undertake note-taking when required

· Maintaining accurate, timely and legible records.

· Maintaining consistency within standards of patient care.

· Responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that they gather or use as part of their work within the Trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or x-ray images.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

· Answer telephone calls, responding to general enquiries, and taking and passing on of messages.

· Using the spoken and written word and being sensitive to those who are vulnerable or do not have English as their first language.

· Assisting in the establishment of communication systems with all staff, patients and relatives to promote understanding and good will.

· Promote the ethos of continuous improvement disseminating any new knowledge gained to other colleagues.

Responsibility for Finance

· Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service within its financial constraints..

· Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the Service.

· Promote effective utilisation of resources.

Responsibility for Human Resources

· Demonstrate own tasks to new starters

· Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct.

· Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with Trust policy.

Responsibility for Health & Safety

· Summon Security personnel to the department as and when required using own initiative

· To comply with all Health and Safety issues taking a proactive role by managing the Health and safety of themselves and others at all times where practicably possible.

· To take individual responsibility for managing risks within own working environment, complying with Trust regulations around reporting and managing risk reduction strategies.

· To be involved in managing related risk assessments and effectively taking care to include others that may be affected by their actions.

· To be pro-active regarding potential Health and Safety issues.

Responsibility for Teaching

· To be involved in any job related training in order to maintain quality standards

· To have a good understanding of the Patient Administration System and other Trust Information systems.

· To have a sound knowledge of hospital services to enable smooth progression of access requests through non elective / elective services.

· To support and offer guidance by using personal experience to evaluate and provide feedback on any learning opportunities that may arise.

· Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

About Us Oxfordshires Supported Transport Service manage transport for some 12,000 vulnerable people a day, using around 750 vehicles ranging from coaches, taxis and our own internal fleet of minibuses to over 100 different schools or social care establishments. This is an exciting time to join the Service - with the council investing in a newIndependentTravel Training Programme supporting children and young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to increase their independence in preparation for adulthood, being one of the first authorities to have real time information for school transport contracts and embracingactivetravel across the whole service.Theres lots of opportunity to be part of shaping a modern and progressive service supported by passionate and enthusiastic councillors making a positive impact on residents and users of Oxfordshires network. About the Role This role is primarily focused on allocating children and vulnerable adults to contracted coaches, minibuses, and taxis, and procuring these forms of transport where they don't exist or if contracts have ended. The team also offer direct travel payments to parents or season tickets on the public bus service.There is a strong customer focus to the role, dealing with contractors, schools, social care establishment and most importantly the passengers and families involved , many of whom are vulnerable. This role will be agile, but with a main base in County Hall, Oxford. About you We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, strong organisational, interpersonal and customer service skills, and importantly a desire to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable people. Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology tosupportagile working where role permits Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development Would you like to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Samantha Godfrey, Senior Officer on 07786 027687 or email samantha.godfrey@oxfordshire.gov.uk Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Our commitment to: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Our commitment to: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Contract Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Oxford who are looking for a Forklift Field Service Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

Are you hands on and love life out on the open road? Do you have experience in mechanical engineering?

Are you good at planning? Can we utilise your organisational skills? Do you take pride in your work?

We are recruiting for an Mechanical Handling Field Service Engineer to join our East Field Service Engineers. The position is full time, and you would work within the Service Department to maintain, repair, service and modify a range of other material handling equipment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Services, maintaining and overhaul, fault find and resolve on a range of material handling products.

Servicing:

⚙️ Gas, diesel and electric powered forklift trucks

⚙️ Using check sheets i.e checking brakes, lifting assembly & steering in working order

⚙️ Changing oil and filters as necessary

⚙️ Thorough Examinations pending qualifications

⚙️ Preventative Maintenance, such as lubricating steering and lifting equipment.

Battery Maintenance:

⚙️ Check voltages and fluid levels of forklift trucks, using meters and hydrometers.

Your experience/qualities will include:

You will have worked with material handling products or hold an engineering position and are looking for the next step to further your career; however, we are open to considering candidates from other backgrounds such as: Automotive, Roadside recovery, Agricultural, REME, Construction Equipment, PSV, HGV, LGV or Plant.

⚙️ Respond to breakdowns.

⚙️ We pride ourselves on our customer service. You’re the face of our company we are looking for someone that can build a good rapport & deal promptly with customer downtime helping to keep their business moving!

⚙️ Shows initiative and can help to support and direct others when they need it as well as accomplish their own tasks.

⚙️ Achieve agreed targets, i.e., response time.

⚙️ Completion of documentation to company standards

⚙️ Liaise with our parts team to ensure appropriate stock levels are held on the company vehicle.

⚙️ We would love your help with working on mobile machinery (brakes, steering, wheels, lift chains etc.)

⚙️ Do you have experience in Electrical drive and control systems, Diesel and LPG engines and common drive-trains?

⚙️ Hydraulics?

Essential to have:

⚙️ Full UK driving license.

⚙️ City and Guilds in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering related field

⚙️ Diagnostic computer skills

⚙️ Qualified in related field or similar years’ experience

⚙️ Able to work unsupervised as required

⚙️ Experience in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering in heavy goods / plant machinery / automotive

Benefits:

23 Days annual leave plus bank holidays

⚙️ Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

⚙️ Death in service

Employee recognition & service award

Company pension scheme

Optional well-being sessions each week

Costco Card Membership

The must haves for you to be considered for this role: 1. An NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or relevant training to diploma level.2. A warm personality, good communication and people skills.3. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel across multiple sites in Hampshire as required. Working pattern + Service operating hours:Our service operates in police custody from 7am 8pm, 7 days a week using a combination of early shifts, late shifts. Our service does not operate at night. This role is Monday Friday only. Requests for specific working pattens can be considered in line with our flexible working policy. NOTE: Police Vetting will form part of the recruitment process and clearance is a requirement for this post. 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 dont hesitate to call: Kit Walker on 07919112357 or email: kit.walker@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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.

We are looking for you to join our Thames Valley Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and up to prison.

We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.

With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.

Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare ‘Team of the Year’ and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform ‘Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year’.

We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an ‘Outstanding’ rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: ‘Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.’

We operate across Thames Valley, but this post is predominately based in Oxfordshire working for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
• Monday - Friday 9am-5pm based primarily within Oxfordshire court settings, but also meeting service users within the community
• You will support people within court and custody settings who are typically hard to engage, you will talk to families and friends, to gain a holistic understanding of the client’s circumstances and facilitate their access to support services, providing individualised support with practical problems or difficulties that may be affecting their health and wellbeing.
• An empathetic advocate of service users, you will promote their rights and responsibilities, building a rapport, whilst maintaining appropriate and transparent boundaries. You will be emotionally resilient, able to cope with people potentially displaying challenging behaviour and distressing situations
• To provide help and advice to service users that includes housing, social isolation and exclusion, education, debt management and employment problems etc.
• To provide the court with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform disposal
• To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and probation acting as a single point of contact for health
• To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload

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 you to be considered for this role: 

1. An NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or relevant training to diploma level.
2. A warm personality, good communication and people skills.
3. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle who is prepared to travel across multiple sites in Hampshire as required.

Working pattern + Service operating hours:
Our service operates in police custody from 7am – 8pm, 7 days a week using a combination of early shifts, late shifts. Our service does not operate at night.

This role is Monday – Friday only. Requests for specific working pattens can be considered in line with our flexible working policy.

NOTE: Police Vetting will form part of the recruitment process and clearance is a requirement for this post.

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: Kit Walker on 07919112357 or email: kit.walker@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 Monday 4 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Description

We are currently seeking an Application Support Analyst to join our team supporting local authorities in utilising Liquidlogic's market leading Education and Social Services and Case Management software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 2nd and 3rd line support functions as part of the Application Support team.
• Investigate, analyse and problem-solve Incidents raised via our Incident Management System, Jira
• Use application log files, SQL and other diagnostic tools and methodologies to resolve issues, including data issues, coding issues and reviewing application and Windows/SQL logs to identify the cause.
• Liaise with Problem Management, Development and Product teams as well as Third Party subcontractors when required.
• Replicating persistent issues in the applications, using local test systems to identify potential bugs to be logged with Development for fix.
• Communicate with customers regularly over issues and problems that they encounter.
• Take ownership of allocated customers and be their named dedicated engineer ensuring that Incidents are managed and resolved within agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Support customers on our own hosted servers as well as on-premises servers.

Skills and Experience:

This is a customer facing role which requires good interpersonal skills, technical understanding, and the ability to work as part of a team but also demonstrates initiative when working alone. This is together with the skills outlined below: Essential:

• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge and experience of working with SQL Server and writing SQL / T-SQL queries for fixing data issues.
• Strong 2nd line software / application support experience.
• Experience of Microsoft Windows Server and applications.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks.
• Excellent time management/ownership of personal Jira queues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally and ability to communicate with other members of the team.

Desirable:

• Data Warehouse/Business Objections experience.
• Knowledge/experience of 3rd line software support.
• Jira/Confluence knowledge.
• Supporting external customers using remote software.
• Experience of monitoring software/server administration.
• Knowledge of Social Care/Education software support/processes.

What's involved with this role:

Temporary Corporate Support Officer/Admin

Job Ref: Oxford TCL 0009 68E5 / 1

Pay Rate: £12.49 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 1-2 months

City: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Office based

The purpose of the role is to undertake a range of administrative functions which include: sorting and distributing post, scanning and indexing correspondence, downloading from portals, and printing for our internal customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide generic administrative duties across the Post room, Printing and Scanning team to ensure excellent delivery of customer service.
Sort and open Royal Mail post in line with procedures ready for distribution. Complete signed for records and advise customers of their receipt.
Process correspondence/electronic communications i.e.: scanning, indexing, and importing documents and data as required for Revenues and Benefits to meet the service needs, including eClaims.
Download Planning Portal applications on a daily basis and process necessary documents ready for validation of application.
Scan and upload public comments on a daily basis in line with Council’s data protection, redacting personal and confidential information.
Scanning and indexing of complete / archived planning and building control applications.
Process prints and copier unit requests in the agreed timescales.
Daily printing of letters and invoices for all departments and processing letters produced by remote workers.
Packing large mail outs using the folding inserter equipment.
Checking outgoing mail to ensure it meets Royal Mail standards and it is addressed to a UK residence.
Frank overseas and large mail items for posting.



Qualifications:

Good standards of literacy and numeracy, including written and spoken English; and GCSE-level mathematics functions.



Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role, or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
Experience of prioritising and organising work to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Experience of working in an administration environment with practices with regard to customer care.
Experience of delivering excellent customer service in the work place.
Knowledge or experience of design and print.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).



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Job Ref: Oxford TCL 0009 68E5 / 1


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Manpower Recruitment are looking for an experienced receptionist for a busy College in Oxford City Centre.
The role is Full Time and working 40hrs per week and would need to be flexible with hours as expectations would be to work 5/7 days including weekends, evenings and Mornings.
Early shifts will be from AM and evening shifts will finish at 10PM.
The role is paying £28097pa.

Overall Objectives
To operate the security and front of house services of the College so as to provide a safe, secure and hospitable environment for members of the College and visitors to it.

The post involves contact with people at all levels within the College and the Receptionist must be polite and tactful on all occasions. The Lodge Receptionist must also provide advice and information to Conference delegates and members of the general public visiting the College.

Key Responsibilities
Security

1. Operate access control to the College in accordance with Governing Body policy.
2. Ensure the security of the College buildings and to take appropriate action when the fire or security alarms are activated.
3. Monitor CCTV images in College, complying with the College CCTV and data security policies at all times.
4. Monitor and test the College fire alarm system, reporting faults and resetting the alarms as required.
5. Facilitate building evacuations when Fire Alarms have been activated and liaise with emergency services as and when needed.
6. Respond to personal and security alarms.
7. Ensure a record is kept of all alarm activations and relevant departments are made aware of any issues requiring intervention.
8. Out of hours, liaise with Junior Deans on student welfare issues.
9. Issue keys to College rooms and to members, visitors, contractors etc and keep accurate records of issued keys. In the event of a guest/member losing a key, take corrective action as instructed by the Lodge & Guest Relations Manager, prior to the replacement key being issued.
10. Ensure the system is up to date with arrivals and departures, contacting the Conference office in the event of discrepancies.
11. Maintain accurate written accounts of accidents or other incidents occurring in College; and inform appropriate staff in cases involving illness of staff or Junior members.
12. Respond to emergency maintenance problems by liaising with contractors and the Maintenance department.

Front of House

1. Provide accurate information and appropriate assistance to members of the College and to Conference delegates and visitors.
2. Operate the lodge telephones; answer telephone enquiries, and record telephone messages.
3. Deal with incoming and outgoing mail via Royal Mail and College Messenger systems
4. Maintain forwarding addresses of junior members in residence and living out of Oxford.
5. Promote sales of souvenirs, etc. and operate the sales till.
6. Input B&B bookings from Speedybooker into Kx when requested by the Conference office.
7. Deal with B&B visitors enquiries and arrange safe storage of luggage as and when required.
8. Receive and forward to the appropriate department reports from visitors of room defects.

General

1. Perform other duties as directed by the Lodge & Guest Relations Manager, including maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the Lodge area.
2. Undertake general administration as requested by the Lodge & Guest Relations Manager.
3. Monitor Sloane Robinson BMS data and report problems as and when needed.
4. Oversee OSS cover and Conference team members when they are working in the Lodge.
5. Accept courier deliveries, sending emails to recipients and safely storing delivered items in lodge storage area.
6. Monitor parking of cars and bicycles on College property (site specific).
7. All lost property handed into the Lodge to be handled sensitively and appropriately.

Benefits

• Free Meal on Duty
• Discounted Annual Bus pass to get you in and out the City Centre
• Christmas College Close down

If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative

The interviews for this post are expected to take place on the 5th or 6th of December.

About Us

Do you want to make a difference? A REAL difference?

Oxfordshire County Council is on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which will enable us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice.We’re seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of ‘daring to do it differently’, as we continue to strive to do better.

In our Children, Education, & Families Directorate, we want every child to have the best possible education and with this goal in mind, we’ve set out to improve and transform our services.

As part of this, we are currently in the process of re-evaluating and restructuring our Specialist Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services, with the objective of advancing the educational outcomes for children and young people.

We’ve been consistently rated as “good” by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we are ambitious and want to do even better!Oxfordshire County Council is a financially stable local authority which is committed to investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the children, young people, and families we work with.

About the Role

This role is a key component of the education service that holds strategic oversight and responsibility for admissions and home to school transport policy.An extensive part of the role will involve working closely with the County Council’s Supported Transport Service, utilising a service level agreement and ensuring eligible children have timely, safe and cost-efficient home to school transport.In school admissions there will be management and oversight of the processes that ensure Fair Access to places and services that are statutorily compliant.The postholder will liaise with multi-academy trusts, diocesan boards, governing bodies and senior leaders in schools to ensure processes work efficiently and children can access school places without delay.

Effective budget oversight will be critical, especially on home to school transport where demand and unit costs are growing significantly.

About you

You will be an experienced manager, who can work collaboratively and successfully across agencies, engaging with service user groups and families to deliver improved outcomes.You will have credibility when working with schools and partners and established ability to quickly develop and maintain positive working relationships with external colleagues and across the organisation at all levels, including elected members.

You will have the ability to undertake and manage complex and diverse nature tasks applying which necessitates knowledge and skills at an advanced level from specialist disciplines such as education, law, finance, management and procedural matters.

Also you will have a detailed understanding of the legislative framework for both admissions and home to school transport and quickly establish yourself as the Council’s subject matter expert for these areas.

Please refer to the role profile attached to this advert for more details.

Our Rewards and Benefits

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

Ourcommitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM ArmedForces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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Service and Breakdown engineer

Up to £43k DOE + Car

Are you looking to join a rapidly expanding business? Would you like to earn over £60k with overtime? Are you an experienced service and breakdown engineer?

Due to a new contract, my client are seeking a motivated and experienced Service and Breakdown engineers to join the team covering the Oxford region. You’ll be responsible for repairing heating and hot water systems in military homes (DV clearance required).

Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Join an award-winning company
• Socials and events
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• Pension
• 30 days holiday
• Parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Uniform provided
• Mobile and tablet
• Additional training

Responsibilities of the role:

• Service a variety of domestic boilers and heating systems
• Diagnose faults and perform necessary repairs
• Complete paperwork and documentation accurately
• Liaise with the scheduling teams
• Provide excellent customer service
• Follow health and safety regulations

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Current Gas qualifications - CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1
• Oil and LPG are desirable
• Flexible to work 1-8pm Monday – Friday evening and a Saturday morning on a rota basis (2 Saturdays a month)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Good attention to detail
• Happy to undergo a DBS check

My client is offering an annual salary of up to 42,000 depending on experience, although with over time you can earn in excess of £60k .

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At Hooray, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

• Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
• Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world.
• Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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