Total 38 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Chorley, PR7 1PP

If you are a qualified PWP who is looking for the next step in their career adventure then read on to see if we are what you are looking for !

Do you want the opportunity to work in a fast paced service that allows you to provide meaningful and effective therapeutic experiences to address common mental health problems?
Do you want to work within a team of highly motivated and experienced therapists that are passionate about making a difference and supporting each other?

There is currently an exciting opportunity for dynamic and self-motivated Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP) to work for LSCFT NHS Talking Therapies within the Preston locality.

Please be advised that only applicants with arecognised PG Cert in Primary care mental health practice (IAPT) or BSc(hons) Counselling, Coaching and Psychological Interventions (PWP)will be shortlisted for interview

NHS Talking Therapies PWP’s offer accessible screening, assessment and treatment for common mental health problems. We like to make sure we offer a variety of options as one size does not fit all.

Not only are we a flexible service for those accessing us as we run groups, offer telephone, video online (Attend Anywhere) and face-to-face treatment sessions. We offer a flexible Hybrid working model to staff consisting of days from home and clinics within a variety of community settings including the office.

PWPs also have an important link role developing relationships with local GP practices and advocating health promotion within the wider community.

Our team members are encouraged to develop specialisms by taking on champion roles such as long term conditions, young people, safeguarding, BAME, older adults and substance misuse.

As part of the role you will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include early morning and late evening appointments as well as the possibility of working some Saturday mornings.

If you would like the opportunity to bring your own creativity, flexibility and commitment to Mindsmatter and you have the appropriate qualifications, we look forward to receiving your application.

1. To provide high quality primary care Talking Therapiesservices to adults with mild to moderate mental health problems.

2. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedure.

3. To deliver Talking Therapiesservices in accordance with NICE guidelines, within agreed activity levels and model, meeting required key performance indicators (KPIs).

4. To provide advice and consultation on client’s care, to other clinicians and to non-professional carers.

5. To promote wellbeing and social inclusion.

6. To work flexibly and in accordance with service demands. This may include support or clinical supervision of band 4 practitioners where appropriate.

7. To work to the agreed number of clinical contacts per week as set by the Team Lead

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

For full details around the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification.

This is an interim secondment opportunity, pending permanent recruitment to role.

Please note that this post is currently only open to applicants currently employed at one of the following Trusts:

· Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

· Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

· Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

· Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

· University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder’s primary responsibility is to ensure One LSC achieve their financial targets and also to provide outstanding financial services to its partner organisations, to develop performance reporting arrangements and advise the Board on countering financial risk.

The post holder will work closely with Executives, Directors, Senior Management as well as representing One LSC with partner organisations and stakeholders. The post holder will play a critical role in shaping the long-term vision and financial strategies, ensuring the achievement of objectives and continuous performance improvement.

Please note that as this is a Director level role, the successful candidate will need to undergo full Fit and Proper Persons checks

To achieve the ambitions placed upon One LSC, the position requires someone who will undertake the following duties:
• Develop and execute the One LSC financial strategy.
• Accountability for strategic oversight, decision making and financial performance across One LSC.
• Contribute to the broader strategic and operational development across One LSC.
• Provide financial advice at Board level.
• Provide outstanding financial services to partner organisations, with accountability to Provider Directors of Finance, as the organisations’ statutory officers, being through the MD for OneLSC and CSESC
• Responsibility for compliance with required accounting standards, to ensure integrity of Annual Reports and Accounts to the satisfaction of external auditors
• Management of communications with external stakeholders
• Preparation of financial plans and budgets as well as management accounts.

Full duties can be seen in the job description.

Our partnership brings together the five NHS provider Trusts with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) in Lancashire and South Cumbria to improve health and healthcare.

This is about working together as equal partners to make sure patients, their families and communities benefit across the whole of the area.

The aim is to reduce health inequalities and improve services, outcomes and people’s experiences of accessing healthcare. Our partnership also aims to ensure that Lancashire and South Cumbria is a great place to work.

We want to further improve quality by sharing skills and best practice, pooling our resources and standardising the way we work where possible to reduce unnecessary duplication. To achieve this we have created One LSC, which will oversee all corporate services for Lancashire and South Cumbria.

This is an exciting time to join a new collaboration, which is focussed on a system-wide approach to better outcomes for patients and opportunities for staff.

Note that this role is hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

For full details around the role and responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024

Lower Level Senior Sales Consultant (Life Sales)

Basic Salary £30,000.00 – OTE £65,000.00

Based in Manchester City Centre

Job Description:

The role will be part of an experienced team of life insurance lower-level senior sales consultants who take up to 14 leads per day and make outbound calls to a warm database of clients, with the objective of providing a range of suitable insurance products on a non-advised basis. As an insurance broker with access to the whole of the market, lower levels senior sales consultants are expected to be highly professional, tenacious and compliant at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering good customer outcomes that are consistent with Consumer Duty
Maximise the potential of every lead received and overcome objections
Conduct a robust fact find with each client, ensuring the correct product is presented
Offer a range of products which are suitable for the clients and their budget
Maintain a high standard of compliance at all times
Manage a pipeline of business effectively
Communicate clearly and precisely to the customers
Work towards and ultimately achieve the targets set by the line manager
Use questioning and listening skills when understanding the customer’s needs
Utilise the calling technology provided, with a minimum of 4 hours call requirement per day
Be polite and represent the business respectfully
Work towards personal goals and ambitions set in 1-2-1 meetings
Carry out other responsibilities set out by management
Always be punctual and respectful of other employees.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the role holder will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by growth or changes within the role or the organisation and the overall business objectives of the Company.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience



Basic IT ability
Sales Process
Insurance knowledge (desirable)
Product knowledge (desirable)
CRM system (desirable).
Essential Skills

Excellent written, verbal & listening communication skills with a professional telephone manner
Ability to build rapport effectively with customers and colleagues
Experience of influencing and persuading to successfully and compliantly handle objectives
Proven ability to fact find in detail to ensure the customer needs are fully established and met
Demonstrable success in closing sales whilst adhering to a sales process
Accuracy & attention to detail .
Desirable Skills

Ability to effectively summarise and para-phrase back to customers based on the information provided.
Essential Experience

Experience of working successfully in a fast paced, targeted and regulated telephone sales environment
Previously worked and enjoyed success in a micro-managed, buzzing and structured sales environment
Team player but with the ability to achieve individual success
Demonstrable success in a high volume based telephone sales role following a structured sales script
Proven experience of consultative sales processes in a B2C telephone environment.
Desirable Experience

Insurance or financial service sales
Cold calling
Mentoring sales teams for success
Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
Key Competencies

Adaptability

Following instructions & procedures
Results driven & self-motivated
Relationship building & effective interaction
Coping with pressures & set-backs/resilience
Tenacity & persistence
Learning & applying knowledge
Concern Handling & Negotiating.
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Life insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Do you have excellent communication skills that would enable you to work within a challenging inpatient mental health unit that constantly strives to provide the best possible experience for our service users and their carers?

We have a permanent opportunity for a compassionate, respectful and enthusiastic team player committed to promoting excellence, teamwork and accountability to join the Adult Occupational Therapy Team at the Chorley Inpatient Mental Health Service. The post involves working alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Recovery Workers and the Multidisciplinary Team with inpatients experiencing acute mental health problems.

The Chorley occupational therapy mental health team provides assessment and interventions for clients, operates over a 7 day flexible service .You will work across wards engaging clients in activity to support them in their recovery. Candidates with an experience of leading physical, musical, drama or arts activity groups would be regarded as very suitable.

Our aim is to make a person’s stay in hospital as short as possible and to ensure that their experience is a positive one. This will be achieved by creating the right environment and delivering the right interventions in the right place at the right time.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal qualities. The successful candidate must be willing to work flexibly in a fast paced environment, have a positive outlook and knowledge of the value of activity and occupation on mental wellbeing. In addition, a key priority is to ensure the delivery of a quality service, which genuinely engages with service users, carers and other stakeholders.

Applications are invited from people who have previous experience of working within mental health or people focused roles. You must be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the issues that contribute to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties as well as demonstrate ability and confidence in facilitating both group and individual interventions. You will be familiar with the five ways to wellbeing and be able to recognise how different activities can help people to recovery and remain well.

In return, we are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning. We are also passionate about the supervision process. You will be expected to participate in the process for yourself and provide support to others as appropriate.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.


This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024

Our Orthopaedic Pre assessment department has an opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our friendly team

Our team is a plays crucial part of the preparation for elective planned procedures.

We are looking for someone who will thrive in a role that requires genuine autonomy and the chance to work as part of a continually changing environment. You need to be confident and a motivated person who enjoys a fast pace environment, be able to demonstrate good communication skills (both written and verbal) and show initiative in a challenging and interesting environment.

To work as an integral part of the Multi-disciplinary team, providing a high standard of patient centred care, meeting the needs of patients, consultants and colleagues.

You must hold Level 3 in healthcare / NVQ level 3

As part of the role you will assist the nurses with everyday tasks.

Conduct face to face assessments with patients coming in for surgery and be involved in taking Urine sample, ECG’s, blood test and MRSA screening

Supporting nurses and anaesthetists with the administration of results and recording specific information.

Ordering and stock checking

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Undertake clinical duties relevant to the clinical area following achievement of competencies
• Monitor and record patient’s vital signs, reporting and escalating findings in a timely manner and record on Quadramed system.
• Able to perform ECG and bloods
• Document using the Trust’s IT system quadramed any investigations taken ie ECG, bloods, MRSA screen and urine specimen.
• Recognises the signs of an unwell patient and reports escalates in a timely manner
• Has achieved and maintained up to date competency in ABLS.
• Assists the qualified staff in setting up for clinical procedures maintaining the sterile field and working within infection control policies and procedures.


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

What skills and qualities do you need?

Aspirational Futures is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the Trust’s central executive team, someone who is eager to be a part of our story.

Your impact; alongside having the aptitude and qualifications to oversee the finance functions of our newly established Trust, we know that you are going to need energy, drive, and various skills. You will be part of the team that is at the forefront of constructing the frameworks that support the trust and its schools. This is not just a job; it is a chance to be part of the future of our young people and make a lasting difference.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Education and training

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Possession of or working towards relevant professional accountancy qualification(s) such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA (including CIPFA qualifications developed in partnership with ISBL) ICAEW or equivalent

Commitment to maintain continuing professional development and/or personal development and undertake relevant ongoing training

Qualification in Education Leadership, e.g. DSBM, Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA)

School Resource Management Accreditation

Experience

Senior financial management and strategic leadership role in an academy or academy trust

Experience of working at Board level

Experience of successful CIF bids

Experience of working in a medium to large organisation with a number of budget holders

Experience of internal and external audit

Knowledge and skills

Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles

Statutory requirements for the operation of an educational institution, including company secretarial, legal and tax issues

Strong understanding of the Academy Trust Handbook

Strategic thinker with the ability to exercise strong leadership skills

Highly-developed analytical skills to provide perspective and insight

Strong technical ability, with experience of Integrated Curriculum Financial Planning, resource optimisation, and people management

Excellent IT skills with extensive knowledge and application of financial packages (e.g. HCSS, PS Financials etc)

Knowledge and experience of managing external relationships with professional and regulatory bodies

Management experience with a proven track record in empowering colleagues and teams

Understanding of and a passion for education, with a strong moral purpose

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to diverse stakeholders

Personal attributes

Outstanding professional profile with an excellent track record in HR management, strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Analytical problem-solving capability with well-developed emotional intelligence, judgement and political awareness

Resilience and ability to drive change, both through their own practice, team and across the trust schools

Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively

Diplomacy, openness and approachability

Personable, but principled style of strategic leadership and contextual, pragmatic understanding of resource management

Personal integrity, self-awareness and a commitment to personal development and self-reflection

What the school offers its staff

Our trust vision.

• Advance education by providing a holistic, all-through education to ensure our learners are well-prepared and ready to meet the challenges of the next stage in their education, training or employment.
• Instil the character traits necessary to ensure all our learners can successfully contribute to a global society by focusing on an evidence-based approach to Character Education and Personal Development from Reception through to Year 11.
• Offer rich and varied opportunities to promote spiritual, moral, cultural and social development, from primary through to secondary.
• Aim to ensure no child, regardless of their educational needs or background, is left behind due to our inclusive approach.
• Ensure our learners can contribute economically to the local and surrounding communities through our deep understanding of careers and economic education, and the local, regional and national labour markets.

Our family of schools.

All the schools in the trust family are well established and well known in their communities and we all work together to achieve the common aim of ensuring all our young people are well educated and well prepared for the challenges that life after school will bring.

Parklands High School, Chorley.

Parklands High School is an 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive school in Chorley, Lancashire. There are 1,107 pupils on roll and has an Ofsted rating of GOOD (June 2023). Parklands is a founder school in the trust, having converted to academy status in 2012. Chief Executive Officer, Steve Mitchell, is the former headteacher of the school. Budget is £7,120,631. The trust offices are located at the school.

Walton le Dale High School, Chorley.

Joining our trust in June 2024, Walton le Dale High School is an 11 - 16 mixed comprehensive school in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. It has 772 pupils on roll and has an Ofsted rating of REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT (June 2022). This is our first sponsor school, which we have been supporting since Easter 2023. Budget is £5,275,715. This school is approximately 8 miles from the trust offices.

Balshaw Lane Primary School, Euxton, Chorley.

Balshaw Lane Primary School converted to an academy in April 2024 and is a founder school in the trust. It is a two-form entry primary school with 385 pupils on roll and has an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING (November 2011). Budget is £1,793,290. This school is approximately 1 mile from the trust offices.

Gillibrand Primary School, Chorley.

Gillibrand Primary School converted to an academy in March 2024 and was the third primary school to apply to join our trust but was the first to actually join us! It has 210 pupils on roll and has an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING (July 2022). Budget is £1,021,633. This school is approximately 1 mile from the trust offices.

Highfield Community Primary School, Chorley.

Our newest school, Highfield Community Primary School, which is also a founder school in our trust finally joined us in September 24. This conversion has been much delayed due to building and land issues, which are now resolved. The school has 246 pupils on roll and has an Ofsted rating of GOOD (October 2019). Budget is £1,338,366. This school is approximately 1.5 miles from the trust offices.

The benefits of working with us.

In our trust we place emphasis on wellbeing, collaboration and professional development for our staff, underpinned by research. Our aim is to ensure our students finish their education with us as well-rounded, well-grounded individuals who will make a positive contribution to society, which is partly achieved by ensuring our workforce is supported and professionally challenged, underpinned by comprehensive CPD programmes and wellbeing initiatives. We offer the following benefits, designed to promote your wellbeing and make your role enjoyable and rewarding.

• Salary: competitive salary on the national teachers’ Leadership scale with automatic percentage increase as negotiated nationally.
• Annual leave: 32 days plus bank holidays (plus 2 concession days at Christmas)
• Paid leave: maternity/paternity leave, statutory adoption leave, shared parental leave, parental bereavement leave.
• Pension: a generous defined pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Death in service payment: lump sum payment and an ongoing pension for your partner and children (subject to conditions & membership of the LGPS).
• A culture that actively promotes a positive work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional development: full and part-funded training courses (including higher cost courses such as Masters, PhD) plus a wide range of external and in-house learning opportunities available to all.
• Access to UK Healthcare (https://www.ukhealthcare.org.uk/) helping staff with the cost of everyday health expenses such as visiting the opticians, paying for glasses, dental treatment and even paying for prescriptions, up to agreed policy limits. Employees can also claim an allowance for hospital admissions, whether NHS or private, access telephone counselling services and receive a discount on gym membership to keep them fit and motivated for work.
• Flexible working: trust offices are currently based at Parklands High School but the Executive Leaders are also able to work from home.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free gym: you have free access to the state-of-the-art gym at Parklands High school from 6.30am - 8.30am and from 4pm - 9pm Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday & Sunday.
• Car parking: free and on-site at Parklands High School, which also has 4 electric vehicle charging points (electricity charged at cost).
• Hot drinks: free tea & coffee are provided.
• CycleSolutions: facility to purchase bicycles and equipment at reduced cost through payroll.
• Discounts: enjoy shopping discounts as a member of the Parklands High School community.
• A comprehensive wellbeing social programme with a range of benefits including; Friday treats, staff barbecues, Christmas lunch, a well-stocked staff room.

Further details about the role

The Role.

As our CFO, your role is pivotal – a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on management, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operations Officer and in collaboration with the rest of the leadership team, wider central team and the schools’ leadership teams to ensure our strategic priorities are met.

JOB DESCRIPTION - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Responsible to Chief Executive Officer

Contract; Full time, full year

Salary; Competitive, depending on experience

Key relationships; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), Board of Trustees (BoT), Academy Headteachers, Academy Finance Teams.

Statement of purpose

The CFO will take strategic responsibility for Trust wide operations including but not limited to, financial management and control, reporting and compliance, risk management and audit, governance and contributing to delivering MAT growth.

Key Strategic / Leadership & Management Responsibilities

• To report to the BoT, as required, on areas of responsibility, highlighting any concerns, action taken and making recommendations for solutions, where appropriate and when improvement is not rapid enough.
• Working with the CEO, line manage the central services team, with specific regard to HR and payroll.
• Represent the central team at executive team level to the BoT and external bodies where appropriate.
• Promote the highest standards of financial and operational ethics within the Trust.
• Support the Trust’s growth strategy, providing strategic guidance, leadership and management of the Trust’s finances and operations.
• Represent the central team in planning and development within the Trust and ensure clear and effective two-way communication between academy staff and the central team.
• Ensure that the Trust meets its legal, corporate and statutory responsibilities and provide advice, direction and support to the CEO and BoT.
• Provide challenge, where appropriate, to existing practices at all levels and create more effective alternatives.
• Communicate and consult effectively as required with Senior Leaders of the Trust and other stakeholders to ensure change management leads to positive outcomes.
• To develop and review Trust policies in areas of responsibility, ensuring statutory policies are in place and reviewed and approved by the BoT as required.
• Represent the Trust within any external forums, creating opportunities to enhance the profile of the Trust within the education sector and local communities.
• Work within an infrastructure and culture that promotes excellence and high expectations for pupils/students and staff and complements the Trust’s vision.

Financial Management and Control:

• Provide strategic leadership and management of Trust finances, advising Senior Leaders and Trustees on all financial matters pertaining to the Trust.
• Support the BoT by advising, in conjunction with the CEO, on the setting of both trust-wide and individual academy annual budgets.
• Prepare and present the management accounts and related analysis to the BoT and Senior Leaders.
• Have responsibility for and manage the Trust’s and individual academies’ bank accounts and act as signatory.
• Lead on developing, setting, and monitoring the Trust’s three-year financial plan.
• Work with schools to ensure budgets are supported by consistent and realistic budget assumptions.
• Manage the Trust’s cash position at all times, including overseeing bank deposits.
• Develop and maintain the Trust’s financial policies and procedures in accordance with the Academies Financial Handbook, enabling robust financial management.
• Working with the CEO, develop and implement strategies for the generation of additional revenue and resources for the Trust.
• Provide relevant, clear, accurate and timely information to the BoT and Senior Leaders to inform key decision making and effective budgetary control.
• Lead on the procurement of commercial contracts and procurement processes for the Trust and ensure economies of scale are maximised.
• Ensure that VAT requirements are complied with, validate and certify VAT data and produce VAT returns, including online submissions.
• In line with the agreed Trust Scheme of Delegation, train, develop, empower and motivate financial staff across the Trust.

Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure that all schools are compliant with the requirements of the Academy Trust Handbook and Companies House, operating within the appropriate schemes of delegation.
• Complete and submit financial returns as required by the DfE, the ESFA, the Charities Commission and Companies House.
• Prepare and submit the Trust’s financial returns and reports, including annual accounts and monthly management accounts.
• Collect, assess, and analyse information required for annual statutory financial reporting.

Risk Management and Audit

• Lead on financial risk management and mitigation, strengthening controls, ensuring that the Trustees and Senior Leaders are aware of financial risks and issues and that these are being mitigated and managed appropriately.
• Working with the CEO and COO, maintain the Trust’s risk register and liaise with Trustees on risks on the horizon.
• Lead the preparation of the Trust’s statement of accounts, ensuring compliance with current accounting guidance, fully documenting processes.
• Develop and maintain an effective internal audit procedure for the trust and its academies, ensuring recommendations are actioned in a timely manner.
• Manage the external audit procedures for the Trust and its academies, and follow up on any recommendations resulting from the annual audit.
• Manage all insurance claims.
• Administer and account for the Trust’s Gift Aid Scheme.
• Liaise with, and report to the Charities’ Commission, ensuring that all statutory obligations are discharged.

Governance

• Working with the CEO, maintain and update the Trust’s Scheme of Delegation
• Attend and deliver key information and reports at BoT meetings and LGB meetings.
• Act as the key point of contact for trustees and the governance professional.

Growth

• Play a leading role in delivering the Trust’s strategic growth plan.
• Lead on completing and submitting Trust Capacity Growth Funding (TCAF) bids in line with the ESFA’s assessment criteria.
• Responsible for the provision and strategic analysis of timely, accurate and valid performance information to the BoT and Senior Leaders.
• Work with the Trust’s legal advisers on the conversion process ensuring compliance in all areas.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Your new company
Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Lancaster, where excellence is at the heart of everything they do. They are committed to providing exceptional services and are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success.
Your new role
As the Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of the company. Your responsibilities will include calculating wages and pension deductions using Sage, processing payslips, and handling BACS payments. You will also be responsible for sales ledger activities such as issuing sales invoices, resolving client queries, and credit control. Additionally, you will manage the purchase ledger, including entering purchase invoices, and paying suppliers. You will produce timely management accounts, process accruals, prepayments, P&L, balance sheet and monitor cash flow. Your role will also involve updating and maintaining the costing system, issuing uplift letters, and reconciling bank accounts daily. This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday.


What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in payroll, sales ledger, and purchase ledger management. Proficiency in using Sage and Xero is essential, along with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. You should be able to produce accurate management accounts and have experience in handling accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. Strong communication skills are necessary to liaise with external accounts and solve client queries. Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines are also crucial for this role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, dependent on your experience. Additionally, you will be offered:

• 28 days holidays, plus Christmas shutdown.
• Free onsite parking
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Regular social events with the team
• Staff discounts
  
  You will be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement, providing you with the platform to make a significant impact on the company's financial operations.
  
  
  
  

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A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self–motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence based and innovative.



The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.





Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.





Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic person with a passion for facilitating learning? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Apprenticeship Programmes Trainer/assessor within the Apprenticeship team. You will work under the guidance of the Apprenticeship Programme Facilitator in the delivery and assessing of the Trusts Apprenticeship programmes including but not limited to Healthcare support worker, Senior healthcare support worker and Learning and skills mentor. You will conduct mentor reviews within the apprentices workplace. Taught sessions will be delivered in the classroom, remote learning and in the clinical and non-clinical workplace.

You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, be able to work under pressure, prioritise your workload and manage specific projects is essential. We require a flexible approach to working as some out of hours and off site working may be required occasionally.

Are you the highly motivated individual with recent and relevant experience to join our team. This role is a great opportunity for someone with the right experience and ability to teach and assess apprenticeships delivered by the Trust. We are a highly motivated team and pride ourselves on developing and delivering high quality training opportunities for external employers, new and current employees at the Trust.

You will have previous experience in training and assessing learners and will have a good knowledge of apprenticeship requirements including functional skills. You will mainly assist with the delivery of the Trusts Apprenticeship programmes. You will be able to assess others teaching and assessing in the clinical and classroom environment. This post will also assess competencies as set out within the apprenticeship standard.



Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust prides itself on being a provider of excellent educational provisions and is an award winning training provider.

Our mission is to provide excellent care with compassion.

We have three equally important strategic aims – to provide outstanding healthcare to our local communities, to offer a range of high quality specialised services to patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria, and to drive innovation through world-class education, training and research.

We are constantly striving to improve, and working towards becoming an outstanding, high performing organisation.

Role Summary:

You will work under the guidance of the Apprenticeship Programme Facilitator in the delivery and assessing of the Trusts Apprenticeship programmes. Taught sessions will be delivered in the classroom, remote learning and in the clinical and non-clinical workplace. You will also assess competencies as set out within the apprenticeship programme. You will maintain learner e-portfolios and observations and be responsible for their allocated learners from induction to graduation.

You will share our enthusiasm and maintain good links with apprentices, line managers, educators and associated external partners.

ROLE DUTIES:
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation and local and national policies and procedures.
• Maintain expertise in own area of practice, including knowledge and practice.
• Conform to health safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Support the team to contribute to service delivery, add value to the organisation and improves the safety & quality of care with compassion.
• Implement and monitor quality systems and implement measures to achieve sustained improvement in line with the common inspection framework. Have the knowledge and confidence to maintain compliance in readiness for external audits including OFSTED.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
• Assist to deliver apprenticeship training sessions to support staff to achieve competent practice to be able to deliver high, quality standards of care.


This advert closes on Sunday 25 Aug 2024

Oliver House School are recruiting for Bank Teaching Assistants to join our Education team now!
We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages.
The successful candidate will work alongside the class teacher, assisting the children with their work and supporting with pupil behaviour while establishing good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to individual needs.
Our benefits include exclusive access to reward and discount scheme, comprehensive induction, commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, pension scheme, paid for enhanced DBS, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme and more!
Oliver House School is an independent specialist day and residential School for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 who have autism and complex learning needs. The school’s aim is to bring about the best in every young person to enable them to achieve positive experiences and progress according to their own individual abilities. We are an innovative school that has high aspirations for the education of pupils with Autism.
At Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!
Resilience – We support some of the most vulnerable children in society who have varying degrees of emotional behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD and associated difficulties so there will be times where your resilience is challenged.
Communication – Communicating with our young people is vital to understand their needs. Good teamwork and communication plays a key part in ensuring important information is relayed to other staff.
Organisation – Strong organisational skills are important to support the class teacher and young people with educational activities
Caring – Our young people require the best care we can offer. If you are a naturally caring and compassionate person, this is the role for you.
Attentive – No two tasks will be the same so being attentive to understand them and identify areas where we can support is important.
Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.
If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

As a Bank Health Visitor,youll be working as part of HCRG Care Group across central Lancashire. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay andout of hours enhancementsyoull benefit from: £21.86an hour Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements. Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met HCRGCare Group is pleased to offer access toWagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go. Working in an environment focused on thehighest clinical and quality standards Opportunitiesto work indifferent areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience Access to ourStrive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of careprofessionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality Access to ourfree well-being serviceavailable 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunitiescontinuing your professional development Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with the majority of our servicesrated overall good or outstanding by theCare Quality Commission. The Ideal Candidate You will have the SCPHN Health Visitor qualification, along with a passion and drive to ensure that children in Lancashirehave the best possible start in life. You will also have a valid UK driving licence, along with access to a car for work purposes.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.



We are looking for a registered nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

A means of transport is essential and applicants must be

willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff-develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

The post holder will be an experienced learning disability nurse with knowledge and skills in supporting people with a learning disability with complex health needs, as well as the provision of positive behavioural support. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential to the role. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024

As a Bank Health Visitor,youll be working as part of HCRG Care Group across central Lancashire. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay andout of hours enhancementsyoull benefit from: £21.86an hour Self-booking and access to all bank shifts!Staff are given access to all Bank shifts within their Business Unit and can self-book providing they meet the shift requirements. Request a Duty Staff can make shifts or Day Off requests prior to the creation of a roster up to six weeks in advance. This helps promote a better work life balance and allows for personal commitments to be met HCRGCare Group is pleased to offer access toWagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go. Working in an environment focused on thehighest clinical and quality standards Opportunitiesto work indifferent areas and various different servicesto gain new knowledge and experience Access to ourStrive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of careprofessionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality Access to ourfree well-being serviceavailable 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters Free statutory and mandatory training, as well as access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills and in-house opportunitiescontinuing your professional development Innovative forward-thinking culturewith the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with the majority of our servicesrated overall good or outstanding by theCare Quality Commission. You will have the SCPHN Health Visitor qualification, along with a passion and drive to ensure that children in Lancashirehave the best possible start in life. You will also have a valid UK driving licence, along with access to a car for work purposes.