Total 5,366 Others job vacancies in Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN

Are you passionate about the natural world? Do you want to make a difference to one of the most iconic landscapes in the UK and one of its more unusual country parks and nature reserves? Then this opportunity may be for you…

White Cliffs Countryside Partnership is a small not-for-profit organisation with just over 20 staff, which has three focus areas for its work: Managing Wild Spaces, Inspiring Local Communities and Reducing Our Climate Impact. We work alongside the local community, our volunteers and partners to protect and enhance the wild spaces of south-east Kent so they can thrive as sustainable havens for wildlife. Through our work we also aim to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy and benefit from these wild spaces.

We are currently looking to recruit an outgoing and positive individual to join our team and assist with the management of Samphire Hoe Country Park, which was created from the spoil of the Channel Tunnel and is now teeming with wildlife and a centre for outdoor learning and events.

Working alongside our team of rangers and volunteers, you will undertake a varied range of tasks from day-to-day including habitat management; visitor engagement and management; infrastructure maintenance and repair; and wildlife surveying.

What we need from you

With over 100,000 visitors a year, the job can be challenging and rewarding, and applicants will need to demonstrate their experience of working with the general public in busy environments and their ability to keep calm under pressure. You may have experience of managing visitors on a busy public site.

You should be able to demonstrate your interest and passion for the natural world and commitment to a career in wildlife conservation. You will have excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and have experience of working with and/or leading volunteers.

The majority of the work involves being outdoors in all weathers and you will need to be able to undertake physical work on difficult terrain.

Outgoing and self-motivated, you will be able to work flexibly and under your own initiative as well as part of a team.

You will be computer literate and hold a full, clean driving licence.

What we offer you

We provide a fun, friendly, inclusive and flexible working environment along with a range of other benefits, including:

Benenden Health membership and Employee Assistance Program
Opt-in Local Government Pension Scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
Generous annual leave provision
A programme of Personal Development, including certificated training and learning through our experienced, knowledgeable team
Staff Discount Scheme

Due to the nature of the role, this post requires an enhanced DBS check as part of pre-employment clearances.

Next Steps

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Holt by email: paul.holt@dover.gov.uk or by phone: 01304 225649.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5 December 2024.

Medway Council are recruiting for a permanent Experienced Children in Care Social Worker

+ £5,500 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.

To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART care plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all looked after children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our looked after children.
• Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with children and their families.
• Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required.
• To work with children and families in a variety of diverse and complex contexts, such as mental ill health, disability, substance misuse, domestic abuse, sexual and criminal exploitation, radicalisation, poverty, discrimination, and immigration.
• Consistently use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with looked after children, their families and their carer's.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively engage and develop quality Life-story work with all Looked After Children so they have a good understanding of their family and their story both in care and before care.

WORKING STYLE

The workstyle for this role has been assessed as 'Hybrid'. This means the post holder will have a flexible workstyle and be able to work from a variety of locations. There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.

if you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Medway Council are recruiting for a number of permanent Senior Practitioner within the Children's Services team.

+ £6,000 market premia + £3,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Assist the Team Manager in supporting the team in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.

Model best practice, sharing learning, and offering a safe reflective space for less experienced practitioners in your team to develop.

Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people.

Comply and support others to comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

Maintain personal and professional training and development as part of your commitment to continuous professional development, utilising supervision and your annual personal development review plan, to support your growth and development as a practitioner and leader.

As a Senior Practitioner you will be in a leadership role within the team whereby you may be required to deputise for the team manager, supervise staff, lead in an area of specialism and support the team practically and emotionally with oversight and support from the Team Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a reduced caseload within the appropriate statutory framework to a high standard. Your casework will consist of complex and joint casework with less experienced members in the team, where your role will be to oversee practice and support the development of your team.
• Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.
• Contribute to the learning and development of others in your team, including providing advice and support to less experienced staff on aspects of casework ensuring a high level of practice is demonstrated.
• Supervise staff within your team including student social workers, newly qualified social workers, family support workers and/or personal advisors. The Team Manager will retain overall responsibility for the team.
• Lead on an area of practice that is relevant to your service and be an expert in this area, within your service, providing training opportunities, consultation and sharing resources. Where available you should be part of a Medway Safeguarding Children's Partnership (MSCP) Champions group for your area of specialism.

WORKING STYLE

The work style for this role has been assessed as 'Hybrid'. This means the post holder will have a flexible work style and be able to work from a variety of locations. There is an expectation that the post holder will be office based for a minimum of 2 days each week and for the whole week whilst on duty.

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Medway Council are recruiting for a fostering Social worker Private fostering

To contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Children's Social Care Service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision. (This will be dependent upon the complexities of the cases and the post qualification experience of the social worker).

To work with connected carers and children placed in a connected carers arrangement, providing support as appropriate.

To assess, plan, use evidence based analytical practice to implement and evaluate safeguarding measures to ensure all children are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

To complete a range of assessment related to connected carers, including Special Guardianship, Viability and Connected Carers assessments.

To complete all assessments within regulated deadlines and timescales, and submit these reports to Court or Fostering Panel as required.

To attend Court, Fostering Panel and other forums as appropriate to present assessments.

if you're interested in this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Step Down Worker to join our Homelessness service in Kent.
£25,755.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The role of a Step Down Worker is to provide ongoing support to IDVA clients where the risk has been reduced to a safer level or where a client is referred into the service as medium/standard risk.. The post holder will provide ongoing support which is bespoke according to need and will work in a trauma informed way providing holistic support to aid client's recovery from abuse. This post will be part of the male IDVA team and will work collaboratively with the IDVAs to manage case loads.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
- Provide ongoing support with a range of client needs including but not limited to attendance at court hearings, mental health, substance issues, and housing support.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Understanding of Marac protocols.
- Support clients to obtain orders where needed and any other civil remedies available to them.
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities.
- Attending all court and Case Management hearings with clients
- Carry out administration tasks in line with the role as directed.
- Supporting clients to set personalised goals in the form of a Safety and Support Plan.
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents.
- Managing any ongoing risks and creating safety plans when required.
- Raising concerns of any increase in risk levels to senior IDVAs.
- Attend case management session with IDVA Team Leader
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes.
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the
health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
- Encouraging clients to attend relevant programmes when appropriate.
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures.
- Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the IDVA Manager.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- Some domestic abuse knowledge or experience

Desirable:
- Experience working in the social care/charity sector

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see full Job description on our website.

Academy Trainee Physiotherapist - Band 5 - Canterbury - £27,500 - £32,000
(Sponsorship available)
About the Opportunity:
Search Recruitment Group are seeking an enthusiastic, newly-qualified Physiotherapist to join an innovative health organisation through a structured Academy Program designed for early-career professionals. This role offers the chance to work alongside a diverse team of Senior and Junior Physiotherapists in a vibrant, supportive, and patient-focused environment.
Our client offers flexibility to accommodate a range of working arrangements, ensuring a balanced and rewarding experience.
About the Academy Program:
This mandatory two-year Academy Program is tailored for newly-qualified Physiotherapists. It provides a structured, supportive pathway that includes modules on Clinical Excellence, Clinical Psychology, Communication, Functional Rehabilitation, and Holistic Care. Weekly clinical supervision, monthly CPD training meetings, and hands-on mentorship equip trainees with a multi-specialty, holistic approach to learning.
The organisation is deeply committed to ongoing staff development, offering an annual training budget to support additional specialised training. With connections to key regional health networks and university research programs, this role provides an excellent foundation for career growth and development.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualifications: CSP and HCPC registration (either obtained or in process) and a degree in Physiotherapy
* Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours to meet patient and team needs
* Commitment: Passion for evidence-based practice and holistic patient care
* Skills: Strong communication, IT, organisation, and time management skills
* Team Spirit: Interest in ongoing professional development, and participating in team building and social activities
This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate Physiotherapist looking to join a forward-thinking team and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, patient-centred environment.
For further information please contact wade.laws@search.co.uk.

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

Front of House Team Member

Tunbridge Wells FWC | Customer | Bank | Part time

£12.25 per hour

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Making a great first impression is really important. That's why we need the right person to join us and help greet our members and visitors to the club. What matters is that you have both the confidence and empathy to provide excellent customer care to all sorts of people.

As a Front of House Team Member at our Tunbridge Wells Fitness and Wellbeing Club, you'll bring great communication skills, both face-to-face and over the phone. You're flexible, motivated and you show plenty of initiative. You also have basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.

As a Member of the Front of House Team, you will:

• Support the smooth running of our reception and café areas

• Help us create a friendly, relaxing and professional environment

• Provide exceptional and efficient customer service to everyone who visits our club

• Give a warm welcome, answering queries in a caring and helpful way, making sure everyone feels valued

• Support the café team, with preparing and serving fresh, healthy and nutritional food and drinks

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Exciting Opportunity for a Passionate Radan Programmer

Are you a skilled Radan Programmer or similar CAD/CAM with sheet metal / fabrication experience programming lasers and punch or brake press machines? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions truly matter? This could be the perfect opportunity for you to join a leading manufacturing company renowned for supplying manufactured products to sizable UK companies.

What You Will Do:

• Interpret engineering drawings to ensure accurate production planning and production engineering
• Create and manage Bills of Materials for manufacturing processes.
• Schedule and oversee the flow of manufactured parts through various work centres.
• Program CNC lasers, CNC routers, and turret punches using RADAN software.
• Progress workflow to meet strict deadlines, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Provide technical support to the shop floor, acting as a key liaison between design and manufacturing teams.

What You Will Bring:

• Solid understanding of Production Engineering for fabricated parts and familiarity with fabrication processes (Press Brake, Punch Press, Laser cutting)
• Proficiency in programming, preferably with experience in RADAN or similar software
• Experience with 3D CAD software is desirable
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A collaborative mindset, capable of providing effective technical support and communication across teams.

You will have current or recent experience in roles using RADAN, CAD/CAM as CNC Programmer or Production Engineer

Company Contribution & Industry Information:

This role is a cornerstone in ensuring the seamless production of high-quality steel fabrications that meet the specific needs of blue-chip companies. With over 35 years of experience, the company prides itself on engagement, project management, and continuous innovation. As a Radan programmer your expertise will directly contribute to maintaining the company's status as a preferred supplier, embodying its values and vision within the thriving vehicle conversion industry.

Location:

The role is based in Telford, offering a central and accessible location for a fulfilling work-life balance. Enjoy the benefits of working on a single site equipped with industry-leading facilities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary starting at £36k, dependent on experience.
• Day shifts offering a balanced work schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits including a company pension and free on-site parking.
• A supportive, innovative environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.

Apply Today!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

You will play a key role supporting the internal sales team with identifying and generating new leads, booking appointments and building relationships with existing key and new accounts. This includes making outbound calls to prospect customers for new business opportunities to drive sales. Due to location based near Folkestone, you will need to be a car driver.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively generate new leads through cold and warm calling
• Develop existing and new accounts
• Arranging and booking appointments for the internal B2B Sales team
• Provide excellent level of customer service at all times
• Liaise with the sales and service team
• Deal with customer enquires
• Explore new opportunities to drive sales
• Data management on CRM system

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record in telesales experience
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate effective client relationship
• Proactive with a positive attitude and sales driven
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Competitive salary, dependant on experience and discussed at interview
• A yearly bonus structure

Please submit your CV in Word.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Email Mandy: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Twitter: @nagforjobs

We are looking for experienced Planned Maintenance Painter to join our client working within the area of Kent. Reporting to the Head of Property, the successful candidates will be responsible for undertaking both responsive and planned maintenance tasks to properties within their business. You will be required to carry out repairs, maintenance, painting and installation . This role involves working from home with daily travel to carry out repairs and maintenance in the properties where tenants reside or have vacated.

The successful candidates will have experience in general maintenance including clean and clear, painting & decorating and groundwork. Carry out a range of painting and redecoration tasks including prepare and clean surfaces using methods such as scraping, sanding and steam cleaning; remove old wallpaper and loose paint; repair cracks and holes in walls and joinery by applying fillers/ sealant. Prepare/sand surface for application of decorative product. To ensure all accommodation is clean and fit for purpose. To ensure company procedures are adhered to and all cleaning records are completed and up to date.

If this is a role for you and you have the necessary experience, please apply with an up to date CV. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and will require a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

Email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information. New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Chatham, Kent
Compensation: Starting Salary £32,021.25 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59791

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a HGV Vehicle Mechanic at our Chatham site.

The role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will help support our military customer in the maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vehicles.

Day-to-day, you'll carry out routine maintenance, mechanical and electrical repairs, and modifications on vehicles and small plant equipment held at Chatham Station.

• Carry out equipment and component serviceability inspections.
• Identify mechanical and electrical faults with vehicle and equipment components, assemblies and systems.
• Ensure all equipment maintenance and repairs are completed in accordance with Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP).
• Carry out road tests of vehicles, and functional testing of equipment sub-assemblies and systems.
• Identify replacement parts and assemblies using Military Information Systems
• Support the continuous improvement of the department and contribute towards the RSME contracts continuous improvement targets.

This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

This role is full time 37 hours per week and is based on site at Chatham.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Mechanic

• Experience working on vehicles
• Electrical experience
• Health and safety knowledge

Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in Automotive Engineering or served in HM Armed Forces as a Trade Class 1 Vehicle Mechanic (VM)
• UK Driving Licence

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/11/24

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Supplier Relationship Coordinator (French/Italian Speaking)

Location: Dover

Industry: Logistics

Contract: Perm

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 8.30am-5pm, plus occasional extended hours to meet company deadlines.

Salary: Up to £24,000 per annum, dependent on experience (DOE)

Our client is seeking a fluent French or Italian-speaking Supplier Relationship Coordinator to join their Logistics team to enhance their supplier partnerships. The successful candidate will bring a customer-focused mindset and experience in managing supplier relationships, helping to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating contracts and resolving any issues that may arise
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services
• Monitor supplier performance and provide feedback to improve overall efficiency and quality
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to supplier management
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications:

• Fluency in French or Italian (mandatory)
• Strong background in customer service with a proactive communication style
• Experience in a logistics environment is advantageous but not required
• Proven ability to foster and maintain productive relationships
• Willingness to occasionally travel to supplier sites as needed

If you're a customer service professional fluent in French or Italian, and eager to make an impact in supplier coordination, apply today!

Hays Specialist Recruitment is actively recruiting for Adult Support Workers in Kent (Tunbridge Wells) to work with adults with learning disabilities/difficulties.Salary : £23,000 - £25,000 Shifts: All shift patterns available (inc. Nights, Long days and half days)

Your new company
Hays Specialist Recruitment has become a staple name within the UK, especially for those looking to continue their rewarding work within Social Care & Social Housing. We offer a variety of consultative advice for your career and ample opportunities. We offer free online training to upskills workers, as well as bespoke training packages centred to cater our specific services focused on supporting adults with learning disabilities. We will support you throughout your job-seeking journey.

Your new role

• Providing essential support to adults with learning disabilities such as Autism and ADHD within residential homes.
• Creating a safe and nurturing environment to foster their independence and personal growth.
• Engaging in diverse day-to-day activities tailored to their unique needs and interests.
• Assisting with household tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Supporting in medication management.
• Building trust and responsibility to accompany them to appointments and activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities, and at least one year within the UK. Your chances of success and placement with our clients will increase based on your background experience.
• Ideal Qualifications: Qualifications such as an NVQ L3/2 in Health and Social Care or relevant qualifications in supporting adults with learning disabilities are ideal. (Note: Some homes may require or prioritise candidates with specific qualifications, such as NVQ LVL 3. Mandatory training evidence will be requested, and any required modules will be assigned through our online training platform.)
• A manual driving licence, valid in the UK. You will also be required to drive service vehicles from time-to-time on-site to transport residents (not mandatory but will be prioritised over non-drivers)
• Flexibility: We're seeking workers who are as flexible as possible. We understand your individual needs, such as work, education, and family commitments, and will strive to accommodate them. (Note: Flexibility will be prioritised.)
• Resilience: This role can be challenging, so a strong will, perseverance, and patience are essential when dealing with difficult situations. You must be engaged with the residents in activities, including life sessions, shopping, cooking.
• Effective Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills are necessary. You'll be responsible for writing in logbooks and potentially preparing reports or editing care plans.

Unfortunately, we are not accepting any sponsorship for these roles at this time. You must have a sponsor already, or have Right to Work documents within the UK.
What you'll get in return

• We provide all our workers with access to an online training portal. In addition to required training, you can use this portal to access several different courses and modules for your own professional development, which can make you more desirable to potential employers. In addition, you will be enroled on our award-winning training programme at no additional cost.
• A fully paid for Enhanced DBS
• Professional progression and funding towards advancing your qualifications, with frequent reviews and promotion plans to ensure a hospitable and growing environment.
• Flexible shift times
• Early pay (paid upon request)
• Overtime and bank holiday increased rates.
• Free access to health portal, counselling and support
• Up to 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Fantastic pension schemes that improve with years of service

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0207 259 8715.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
You will support the team to provide essential learning and accessibility support to young people and adults with SEN which includes facilitating their access to and achievement of learning programmes, supporting their access to all College services and College led activities and facilitating personal development of learning/study skills and educational outcomes including those relevant to individual Educational Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
You will be required to provide person-centred learning support to students with severe and complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities which may include supporting them with personal care where necessary. You may work with individuals or small groups and encourage students to engage with activities or work independently.
Skills and Experience
You will have good literacy and numeracy skills and have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, teachers, parent/carers and, other agencies involved with the students. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and an understanding of safeguarding and discrimination issues and the difficulties faced by those with learning difficulties are essential.
You must be willing to assist learners with regards to their personal care and mobility, taking instructions from learners regarding their support needs. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability establish good working relationships. You’ll also have exceptional organisational skills combined with good IT knowledge and sound administration skills. Experience of working with SEN learners in a secondary or FE environment is desirable.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

Benefits
There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and determined individual to be responsible for the delivery of a professional and responsive IT support service to demanding service levels. You will be working as part of the IT Services team to provide IT support services that are delivered within operational levels across multiple sites.
Post-holders will be expected to undertake 2nd line problem solving as well as network administration tasks. You should have experience of working in an IT support role, ideally in a multi-user/site environment, along with previous experience of supporting users in an Active Directory and Hyper V environment. You should have knowledge of Windows 10 & 11, Office 365 suite, and other educational software and networking technologies. Additionally, experience of working with both a PC and Mac platform and using SCCM would be an advantage.
 
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal. It is essential that you incorporate continuous improvement in your work and have a desire to meet or exceed service targets. Initiative, customer focus and the ability to prioritise under pressure will help ensure the team continue to provide a highly valued service to the college. LSEC is committed to invest in staff to enable them to develop their skills via certified training.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident –Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.
If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk