Total 36,588 job vacancies in London, W12 0HS

Temporary Accommodation Procurement Manager needed in West London Paying £274.38 per day Ref 005238

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement and temporary accommodation teams to deliver well-maintained, suitable accommodations

• Overseeing all forms of temporary accommodation, ensuring health and safety compliance

• Developing relationships with stakeholders and property providers to meet accommodation demand

• Deputising for the Property & Place Manager and other Housing Solutions managers

• Direct line management of staff, ensuring service levels and support

• Maintaining high standards of customer service and resolving complaints

• Promoting diversity, inclusion, and effective communication with stakeholders

• Meeting key performance indicators for procurement and management

• Managing and responding to enquiries and complaints within set timescales

• Staying updated on relevant housing legislation and policies

• Ensuring value for money and a commercial approach to service delivery

• Preventing homelessness by providing good quality private rented accommodation

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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

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

Subsidy Officer needed in North London Paying £23.91 per hr Ref 1404817

Full time hrs on a temporary basis

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and verifying documentation for the £180m subsidy claim

• Liaising with external auditors and coordinating access to systems and reports

• Organising audit-related testing

• Testing new software releases for compliance

• Working with the team to address and learn from errors

• Producing data and reports on benefit caseloads

• Acting as a subsidy and audit process expert

• Identifying and supporting service improvement projects

• Undertaking special tasks and assignments as needed

• Ideally knowledge of benefit legislation, software, and processes

• Proficiency in MS Excel and data reporting would be an advantage

• Adherence to data protection and claimant confidentiality

• Proactive in identifying and implementing service improvements

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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

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

As a member of the Asset Management Team, contribute towards achievement of the services aims and objectives as contained in the Housing Ambition Plan.
• To act as lead professional in all aspects of stock condition inspections, and to provide expert professional and technical advice in all matters relating to the building stock in a customer focussed manner.
• To provide a professional and efficient service, ensuring that works are specified within the constraints of time, budget, quality and performance and in compliance with statutory legislation, building regulations, Decent Homes Standards, health and safety policies and financial regulations.
• To carry out condition surveys for dwellings, communal areas, garages and other related Housing assets, internally and externally, highlighting any deficiencies; which will inform future programmes of work.
• To act as lead for conducting feasibility studies and making recommendations for the Planned Investment Capital Programme.
• To co-ordinate the work of agency staff undertaking stock condition surveys to inform on the Better Homes Programme on a rolling programme basis.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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

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

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

You will oversee the team responsible for providing the revenues and benefits databases

You will be responsible for the monitoring, and the extraction and completion of all government returns for the Revenues & Benefit Service.

You are responsible for the Council’s statutory subsidy reporting requirements and to monitor and proactively manage expenditure, and safeguard and maximise housing benefit subsidy.

You will be responsible for the existing outsourced contract management, forming good working relationships with any third party appointed, and to assist in the completion of Government Returns, in monitoring performance in relation to expenditure for Revenues & Benefits.

This is a full time role on a Temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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

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

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Role: Support Worker - Staying Well Team

Salary: £30,859 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Lambeth

Closing date: 17/11/2024

Interview date: 28/11/2024

Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as a Support worker in the Staying Well Team we’ll make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment.

About us…

Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities.

Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more then 12,000 people.

Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career.

About this role…

We are looking for a Support Worker to join our Staying Well Team, part of the Living Well Network Alliance.

Since July 2018, several organisations, including the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Lambeth Council, have been working together to provide adult mental health services in Lambeth. This includes the Living Well Network, which offers support in housing, employment, and community services.

The Staying Well Team helps connect primary care services including GPs, and secondary mental health care. We support clients to stay well and help them transition smoothly between services.

Our team provides personalised short-term and long-term support tailored to meeting each client’s needs.

The successful candidate will provide varying levels of support to approximately 30 clients in the borough of Lambeth.

Thames Reach welcomes applications from people with transferable skills.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions.

You will:

.Conduct regular assessments of service users’ needs to tailor support effectively and ensure progress toward their goals.
.Collaborate with other departments to ensure the highest quality of care for service users.
.Develop SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and assist service users in reaching these objectives.
.Promote engagement and social inclusion, while fostering autonomy and independence, to enhance overall physical health outcomes.
.Provide a range of interventions, both short-term and long-term, tailored to the individual needs of each service user.

To succeed as the Support Worker Role, you will have:

.Experience in supporting service users with mental health challenges, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
.Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage your workload independently and efficiently.
.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including experience with databases to track and manage information effectively.
.A proactive approach with keen attention to detail, ensuring high-quality support and documentation.
.Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive working relationships with service users and colleagues.
.A genuine interest in mental health and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing both short-term and long-term challenges.

We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2023 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer:

.Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
.Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%.
.Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach.
.Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL.
.Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover.
.Other benefits including a blue light discount card, interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

To apply visit our website and complete our application form.

For further information please contact, Agnes Jancauskaite Lead Manager at agnes.jancauskaite@thamesreach.org.uk

Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Administrator role working with a Repairs / Housing Organisation

Exciting Opportunity

Details:

• Temporary contract
• Monday to Friday
• Office based
• £12.25per hour

Day-to-day Duties include:

• Manage and maintain relevant filing systems and databases
• Work with the team manager to ensure that relevant administrative tasks are dealt with efficiently
• Complete general administration tasks as and when required to meet the needs of the department
• Liaise with internal and external contacts to ensure a smooth flow of information and work between the departments
• Monitor and record costs incurred by the department
• Ensure effective and efficient processing of documents, working within set time frames

Did you know that CLCH are an inclusive employer promoting flexible working!

Our overall vision at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is to provide great care closer to home. This is supported by our four key values reflecting our commitment to quality, to collaborative and supportive internal and external relationships, our focus on delivery and working well with our communities.

We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to come and join our diverse, supportive, and kind teams.

We have a diverse and inclusive team who work collaboratively to support our patients to maintain and manage their quality of life and to keep our patients safe.

We are passionate about the delivery of good quality care and the delivery of a progressive service. We are highly committed to providing the best possible experience to the people we serve. To do that, we will support you to be the best that you can in your role and will support your continued development and career progression.

You will have access to the CLCH Academy, providing opportunities for continued development, research, supervision and mentoring. You can also get involved in teaching and the writing of case studies to share your skills, knowledge and show case your work.
• You will work as part of an integrated team
• You will work in partnership with patients and their families to develop and agree tailored health plans to address their needs
• You will work in collaboration with other health care and service providers to ensure seamless delivery of services for clients and communities
• You will support learners

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

We are looking for a Band 6 paediatric nurse to work within our 7F Children’s wards at The Royal London Hospital.

7F specialise in Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, providing a continuation of care service for children following surgery and long term chronic illness. Additionally, we are lucky enough to be one of a few centres offering spinal surgery to our patients, with our dedicated spinal team. We also have an enhanced monitoring bay that is working towards High Dependency status. This area looks after the sickest patients in the children’s hospital, and acts as an intermediary between the wards and the Paediatric Critical Care Unit. Across 7F, emphasis is placed on multi-disciplinary working to ensure holistic care of the highest quality.

These areas are part of a versatile and dynamic service and the post holder will have excellent communication skills and be adaptable. They will be keen to learn and develop new skills and knowledge through the availability of a variety of training opportunities whilst facilitating the learning needs of others. We currently have access to a wide range of university modules including the HDU course, Evidence Based Orthopaedic Care as well as the paediatric in house trauma study days and APLS.

The post holder will be expected to take a role in supporting the ward manager to develop services, manage the day to day running of the ward and be involved in the management of a team of staff.

Barts Health has a busy and demanding children’s service requiring staff to be flexible in their working. The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and undertake shift work which will include nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

1.Ensures the process of nursing is developed to meet the individual needs of each patient, providing well documented assessment, care planning and evaluation.
2. Responsible for setting, providing and maintaining high standards of clinically effective nursing care at all times.
3. Provide leadership and management to the staff team at all times ensuring effective use of human resources on the ward to ensure safe and efficient service delivery
4. Ensure that a child and family-centred approach to care is provided in inpatient areas, which takes account of children’s individual medical, psychological, emotional and social
needs.
5. Identifies and receives clinical supervision in line with Trust Policy.
6. Responsible for providing clinical support and guidance to peers, junior members of staff/students and other members of the multi disciplinary team and identification of
opportunities for continued professional development and competencies.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

*PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*

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As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.

As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.



We are currently looking for Health Care Assistants (band 2) to join our team.
We are an established team looking after patients who have undergone surgical procedures and also those with acute /chronic health conditions.

As a health care assistant on ward your responsibilities would be taking observations, assist in patients with personal care and mobility. You will be constantly providing our patients with the highest standard of customer service.
You will be doing a mixture of nights and day shifts.
Experience in healthcare sector is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

The Nursing Assistant works under the direction or supervision of qualified nurses/midwives to implement care planned by Registered Professionals. The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is proactive in monitoring and anticipating patients’ needs within the boundaries of the Job Description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

This an exciting and positive period for our cardiothoracic surgical pre-assessment service, we have recently introduced our ERACS pathway, Day of Surgery Admission and are piloting a prehabilitation programme for patients undergoing surgery. To support this, we are looking for an experienced nurse practitioner with advanced practice skills, preferably with experience in a similar setting. This role provides the opportunity for individuals to be involved in shaping our current and future services.

St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the oldest hospital in England with some of the newest facilities, is home to world-leading cardiac and cancer centres, providing state-of-the-art treatment to our patients in the very heart of the City of London. We provide a full range of local and specialist services for the treatment of cancer, heart conditions, fertility problems, endocrinology and minor injuries.

We perform cardiac and thoracic surgery on a wide range of patients from across North East London and beyond, including patients requiring complex aortovascular and congenital surgery. We have recently commenced robotic cardiac surgery alongside our existing and successful thoracic robotic surgery programme.

We’re a dedicated, supportive and ambitious team offering excellent training and development opportunities, we actively encourage nurse and AHP led research and offer clinical academic development pathways.

The post holder will be responsible for leading on the provision and delivery of pre-operative care to both cardiac and thoracic surgical patients. This will include providing effective communication between clinical teams, and acting as a point of contact for patients and their next of kin.



As a key member of the surgical team they will use the integrated care pathway (ICP) and supporting protocols as a framework for the decision making process to safely prepare for surgery and improve the quality of patient care.



The post holder will function as an autonomous practitioner providing an expert level of care, including advanced assessment of patients and the initiation of treatment and investigations as required.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.



“We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.”


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacy technician to join the cardiac team at Barts Heart Centre.

You will have the opportunity to develop your medicines management skills, working closely with medical and nursing staff on a wide range of medicines management matters tooptimisemedicines use across the site.

With the implementation of ward based dispensaries for all wards and a pre-admission drug history service, you will assist the team in further developing the continued expansion of the service and implementing initiatives in line with the Carter review.

You will gain experience in counselling patients, conducting audits and ensuring optimal medicines management across the site.

This is a 6 month fixed term role based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, working 37.5hours per week including 1 in 5 weekends.

There is a need for close coordination with the wider specialist MDT to pre plan medicines required for our patients at ward level through the implementation of an efficient medicines management system. This will include the assessment of patient’s own drugs, conducting medicines reconciliation, counselling patients about their medicines and coordinating the supply of discharge medication.

The role will also involve the training and supervision of junior team members and dispensary based responsibilities.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

The post holder will lead the team of registered nurses, nursing associates, health care support workers and student nurses in delivering safe effective care to patients within the Cancer Assessment unit (CAU) in collaboration with the medical and wider MDT teams, ensuring a high-quality service to patients. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the Chemotherapy Hotline service ensuring it is adequately resourced, and audit of the service provided

The post holder will lead the teams on the Cancer Assessment Unit (CAU) and Chemotherapy Hotline Service, always acting as a role model ensuring safe and effective care is provided to all. The post holder will actively participate in meeting patient needs within the service to agreed standards and participate in audit activities / data collection to ensuring key national and local targets / Key performance indicators are met. The post holder will take on additional responsibilities as and when requested in collaboration with matron and senior nurse with responsibility for the service. The post holder will ensure the smooth running of both services

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.



“We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.”


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

The Cardiovascular CAG is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Barts Heart Centre’s Patient Care Coordinator team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who will be responsible for the active management of patients’ pathways, with responsibility for the efficient and effective delivery of a high performing and dedicated service.

North and East London has some of the most dynamic and talented cardiovascular experts nationally and internationally. Clinicians from Barts Health NHS Trust, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) and further afield are working together to create a single specialist centre for cardiovascular disease to cover all our local communities. You will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time, as we realise a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve services for patients and secure them for future generations in creating a world class cardiovascular service.

Our brand new state of the art cardiovascular centre – Barts Heart Centre at St Bartholomew’s Hospital opened in May 2015. The new service allows us to bring together our existing unique experience and research activity. We are able to increase our understanding of and ability to address the root causes of cardiovascular diseases by growing the number of patients who get the chance to take part in clinical trials and research.

The purpose of this post is to actively manage the administrative processes of patient pathways, ensuring a smooth and efficient service for patients throughout their treatment by the Trust. Also to ensure and participate in providing an effective administration/typing service to the multidisciplinary team.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Role: Support Worker - North Living Well Centre

Salary : £30,859 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Location: Brixton

Closing date: 17/11/2024

Interview date: 28/11/2024

Whatever your experience of street homelessness and its impact on people’s lives – personal or professional – when you join the Thames Reach team as a Support Worker, we’ll make the best use of all your understanding, compassion and commitment.

About us…

Thames Reach runs projects and services that help to end homelessness in London. We work directly with homeless people on the streets and in hostels. We work to prevent vulnerable people from becoming homeless. We help formerly homeless people get their lives back on track. We help people find work and access training and volunteering opportunities.

Is our mission easy? No, but we never give up on people. Last year we helped more then 12,000 people.

Is our work rewarding? Yes, in every sense. We’re listed as one of the top 100 Best Workplaces in the UK. There’s no better place to develop or transfer your skills and build a fulfilling career.

About this role…

We are looking for a support worker to join the North Living Well Centre team.

The Lambeth Living Well Network Alliance supports people in Lambeth experiencing mental illness. Thames Reach works in partnership with South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Lambeth NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, Lambeth Council and Certitude to deliver mental health services as part of the innovative transformation of mental health services in the borough.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions.

You will:

.Be a capable and enthusiastic support worker
.Be joining the North Living well Centre, a service which is part of the innovative reshaping of Mental Health services in Lambeth.
.Work directly with clinical staff to manage a caseload of people with Mental Health needs in the Lambeth Community, focusing on resolving practical issues and improving their wellbeing and social integration and supporting them the to lead independent lives in the community alongside their GP.
.Work with Staff in the Living well centres supporting clients using mix of brief interventions or longer-term support as needed, delivered by multi-disciplinary teams consisting of support workers, community psychiatric nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, peer mentors and consultants.

To succeed as the Support Worker you will have:

.Knowledge of the needs and hopes of vulnerable people – particularly those with mental health issues and complex needs.
.An understanding of the issues facing vulnerable people and the services they require to address these.
.Experience in working quickly and building relationships in a short period of time.
.Experience in working in partnership with external agencies and health & social care professionals.
.A good understanding of social support needs including the difficulties of social exclusion and housing issues.

We are listed in the top 100 UK Best Workplaces 2022 in the UK. As part of a commitment to our employees we offer:

.Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
.Pension – we contribute 6.5% to your pension when you contribute 1.5%.
.Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career with Thames Reach.
.Wellbeing support – our 24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL.
.Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover.
.Other benefits including a blue light discount card, interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

To apply visit our website and complete our application form.

For further information please contact, Jason Alvares at Jason.Alvares@thamesreach.org.uk

Thames Reach is committed to safeguarding. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Having a criminal record will not exclude you from applying but you will be asked to provide further details as most posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Rail team as a Cable Foreman and you can build something to be proud of.

This exciting role will lead the the cabling teams within Rail Traction to ensure that all cabling and containment systems and cables are installed in line with the customer/Balfour Beatty specifications and design documentation. In addition, the Cable Foreman will be responsible for site safe installation and management of agency and direct employed cable gangs.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the delivery of cabling activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and meets both business and technical requirements.
• Monitor and allocate sufficient resources within the Cabling Teams to support forecasted production outputs and business needs.
• Address all technical queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) promptly to maintain workflow.
• Implement technical changes as needed, ensuring seamless integration with project requirements.
• Maintain rigorous document control over all technical documentation and information to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Proactively manage and resolve technical issues related to cable route designs, identifying risks and facilitating the resolution of any issues raised.
• Track project progress to ensure critical milestones are met as scheduled.
• Evaluate cabling teams' output to uphold productivity and quality standards.
• Stay informed of specification updates and changes to technical legislation.
• Record and address non-conformances, working closely with the Quality Team to investigate and resolve any reported issues.
• Deliver Toolbox talks and communicate updates to company policies and procedures to the Cabling Team.

Who we're looking for

• Experience as a Leading Cable Hand, with in-depth knowledge of IET Regulations regarding bending radii for various cable types and sizes. This includes expertise in handling power, control, instrumentation, and specialty cables installed in-ground, on racks, or in cleats.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (Installing and Inspecting Structured Cabling Systems) or an equivalent Level 3 Vocational Qualification (VQ) for power supply and distribution cabling, as recognized by the Joint Industry Board (JIB).

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension savings scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies.
• Payment of 1 professional membership per year.
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.)
• Refer and Earn scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth.

Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant.

We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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