Total 29 job vacancies in Stafford, ST17 9AQ

This is a Generalist Band 5 post with clinical responsibility for assessing, diagnosing and managing identified speech, language and communication delays/disorders in different community settings. Advise and support parents/carers in their understanding of the communication difficulties diagnosed and the clinical decision made relating to treatment options that are offered. The post offers the opportunity for active contribution to team working. For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

The opportunity has arisen to join the SupportED West Mids. Provider Collaborative Team as a Senior Carer Co-production and Engagement Facilitator for Adult Eating Disorder Services. The role of Senior Carer Co-production and Engagement Facilitator has been developed specifically for people who have personal lived experience of caring for and supporting a loved one through an eating disorder. We recognise the importance of being able to come alongside an individual and build trusting relationships through the mutual understanding that can be found in a shared, experiences and challenges. Investing in additional explicit lived experience posts within SupportED West Mids. Provider Collaborative team gives us an opportunity to further develop co-production, engagement, participation and feedback opportunities aimed at dissolving power imbalances and making people who access services and their carers/loved ones equal partners in the planning, delivery and monitoring of our services. We welcome diversity and value the unique skill set each member of our team brings. The postholder for this role will be supervised and supported by the Professional Lead for Lived Experience Practice. They will join the Professional Lead for Lived Experience Practice at governance meetings amplifying the voices of those who access our services and offering the lived experience perspective in decision making about assuring quality, planning of services and investment decisions. They will also take responsibility for designated projects and for co-ordinating co-production opportunities; facilitating sessions that bring together staff and people who access our services and their carers / loved ones to ensure we are constantly developing and improving our offer to meet the needs of our local populations. Another key aspect of the role will be taking responsibility for supporting the development of our lived experience network, including the creation of communications, registering and supporting our lived experience reps to attend meetings, co-facilitating network meetings and assisting in the delivery of training. Finally, the post holder will be on hand to support our peer engagement facilitators providing professional supervision and guidance as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Promote, encourage and support lived experience involvement and influence service delivery from recent experiences and support networks where wide lived experience /carer consultation is required around planning of services. 2. Attend the relative collaborative and in-patient steering groups to oversee projects where participation from people accessing services and people working in services are required to co-produce work to bring about changes and improvements to services. 3. Provide professional supervision, guidance and peer support to colleagues in explicit lived experience roles. 4. Responsible for actively promoting, co-ordinating, and facilitating high quality involvement opportunities and co-production at all levels across the provider collaborative. Lead on coproduction and co-facilitation of lived experience network meetings. 5. Responsible for the development of communications and resources to support the smooth running of the lived experience network. 6. Develop a diverse range of opportunities for individuals to be involved in the ongoing review and evaluation of services including group and 1:1 sessions, online, virtual and creative opportunities. 7. Support lived experience network members with the completion of claim forms for remuneration following involvement in work on co-production projects. 8. Participation in remuneration and payment process for lived experience network members, for example providing initial sign off for attendance or involvement with a piece of work, processing of forms, collecting and distributing vouchers to those who do not wish to be remunerated via BACs. 9. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards for the service working with relevant managers to make service improvements where required. 10. Co-develop and co-facilitate training opportunities for a wide range of audiences including but not limited to other carers, lived experience reps, healthcare professionals, and colleagues from other sectors. 11. Participate in delivery of training for people who access services and people who work in services around Involvement and co-production. 12. Build effective working relationships with members of the SupportED West Mids. Provider Collaborative team and beyond, for example with partner providers, our local communities and VCSE sector organisations to ensure regular meetings occur and issues raised are concluded with action plans where required. 13. Identify and monitor themes from feedback which may require service improvements and report findings within appropriate governance structures. 14. Participate in collating information and contributing to reports for SupportED West Mids. specific to the involvement and co-production agenda. 15. Provide information to relevant collaborative meetings and steering groups around projects in planning, implementation phase or where outcome has been achieved. 16. To share and use your lived experience in an appropriate way, to break down any barriers and challenge stigma which may exist, adding to the quality of recovery orientated care and treatment. 17. Ensure up to date information is recorded to keep databases up to date with accurate lists of people interested in involvement opportunities. 18. Facilitating recruitment drives and seeking new opportunities to identify and work with lived experience representatives. 19. Participate in the development of the provider collaborative lived experience network to ensure governance processes are actively implemented at team level. 20. To contribute to the development of the lived experience offer within SupportED West Mids. and the wider lived experience network within MPFT. 21. Actively engage in learning and personal development opportunities. 22. Represent and uphold the values of the Trust and be an appropriate role model, promoting equality and diversity for all those accessing services, their carers and loved ones, staff and other stakeholders. What We Offer: Regular managerial and professional supervision. Access to group supervision and support networks with colleagues in lived experience roles. Opportunities to work alongside experienced mental health practitioners from diverse professional backgrounds. Continuous professional development and training tailored to this role and future career growth. Like the sound of what you are reading? Can you travel independently to meet the needs of the role? Do you have strong communication skills and the ability to share personal experiences constructively? Are you commitment to co-production and shared decision-making principles? If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, apply now and become a valued member of our inclusive and dynamic team. Lived Experience of supporting a loved one receiving care for an eating disorder from secondary mental health services is essential to fulfil the person specification requirements for this role. We would very much encourage you to reflect this, alongside your other skills, attributes and experiences, when thinking about how you meet the requirements of the person specification and submitting your application. We are mindful that a loved one you are caring for may currently be being supported by eating disorder services. Please be aware that if this is the case, your application will not be disadvantaged but upon beginning employment with us, we would need to consider how your workload is managed to ensure safe working for your loved ones care and your employment. This is in line with our organisational practices for all staff working at MPFT. If you would like to get in touch to discuss this role further please emailconnect@mpft.nhs.uk or call Emily on 07977348482 to organise a time to discuss your query.

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic Salary: Up to £35,000
OTE: Up to £41,660
Location: Stafford

Benefits:
·Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
·Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
·Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
·Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
·Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
·Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
·Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Are you an enthusiastic, team player, hard working Vehicle Technician looking for a new opportunity or challenge within a Car Dealership?

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Technician
·Work in ranges from servicing a vehicle to general vehicle repair.
·Good technical skills.

Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Technician
·MUST HOLD an NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
·Previous Vehicle Technician experience within the automotive industry
·Hold your own tools and toolbox
·Full manual UK Driving Licence

If you are interested in this Vehicle Technician role, please contact Lorna @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 49747

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

A vacancy has arisen in our Business/Economics department that would suit an experienced teacher, ideally with a Business/Economics degree, to teach Key Stages 4 and 5. This post will commence in January 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• be inspirational - able to engage our students and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the classroom
• be determined to get the very best out of our students, seeing them reach their full potential
• have a genuine passion for A level Business/Economics

Application deadline: Wednesday 6 December 2024 at 9am

What the school offers its staff

Why Blessed William Howard?

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and

disciplined environment.

• A wide range of extra-curricular activities.
• High academic standards.
• A commitment to success for all.
• Ongoing CPD for all staff

“There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report

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.

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Stafford!

Pay: £11.70 per hour (£50 per Sleep-In Shift)
Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Stafford, ST16 (Just a 5 min drive from County Hospital, Stafford)
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Who Will I Be Supporting?

You will be supporting three active gents in their 30s with learning disabilities and autism, including one who does not use words to communicate. They live together in a shared home and maintain close relationships with their families, who often visit on weekends. These individuals have vibrant interests:

- Active Lifestyles: Gym sessions, swimming, bowling, day trips, and countryside walks.

- Musical Hobbies: Drum and guitar lessons, with a drum kit available in the house.

- Social Activities: Enjoying outings in town, nature walks, and various day trips.

We're looking for support workers who are calm, organized, punctual, and have a bubbly, positive attitude.

What Will You Be Doing?

- Empowering Independence: Support them in living their lives how they choose and achieving their goals.

- Daily Living Support: Assist with personal care, meal preparation, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

- Consistent Care: Administer medication, maintain routines, and learn their preferred communication methods.

Shift Patterns

- Day Shifts: 7:30am - 3pm

- Day Shifts: 3pm - 10:30pm

- Long Day Shifts: 7:30am - 10:30pm

- Sleep-In Shifts: 10:30pm - 7:30am (Paid To Sleep)

1-2 sleep-in shifts are required per week. Rotas are provided in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.

Why Choose Dimensions?

- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as one of the UK's best workplaces in the 'super large' category by the Great Place to Work Institute six years in a row.

- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.

- Career Development: Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.

- Well-Being Focus: Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.

- Values-Driven: Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.

- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed.

- Additional Perks: Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.

Other Important Information

- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.

- Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.

- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.

- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.

- Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Secretary to Senior Management Team
Fulltime, Permanent
Location: Stafford College
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted’s recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘positive, stimulating and safe learning environment’, ‘highly motivated staff’, and ‘learners’ exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning’. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.
As Secretary to the Senior Management Team you will be responsible for providing a professional and confidential secretarial and administrative support service.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
Providing a full range of secretarial duties to the Senior Management Team including the production of confidential letters, emails, reports and presentations all to a very high standard.
Providing an efficient and welcoming point of contact for all visitors, students and staff.
Receiving, sorting and distributing incoming mail and dealing with routine correspondence.
Managing the diaries of members of the Senior Management Team.
Producing high quality minutes of meetings held within the College where appropriate.
Managing the bookings of internal meeting rooms as required.
The willingness to travel and work between sites is essential and you will need a current driving licence and your own transport.
Due to the nature of the role, confidentiality and diplomacy are of paramount importance, as is the ability to work to tight deadlines in a calm and professional manner.
Required Skills and Experience:
Has previous experience of working in a senior secretarial role which includes minute taking
Has excellent literacy and presentation skills
Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines on a regular basis.
Has a confident and professional manner and is able to communicate effectively at all levels.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
Staff parking available
Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast
How to apply
To apply for the role of Secretary to the Senior Management Team, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 17th November 2024

Please see attached job description. Job responsibilities: Administration To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures To work in accordance of written protocols Pulling/filing notes for surgeries and updating as necessary Filing post in medical records Photocopy as requested Carry out administrative tasks relating to patient records, including filing, document management and ensuring patients can access reports, prescriptions and that they are easily accessible. Taking actions where appropriate, including forwarding it to another member of the team or passing to GP for action if clinically required. Scanning, coding incoming clinical correspondence. Coding Identify relevant clinical information contained in patient correspondence Code and if appropriate free text the clinical information on to the patient record Deal with queries relating to coding Workflow Main Duties Process Practice correspondence (paper, electronic, email) attaching it to the patient record Code accurately diagnosis, procedures and investigations, identifying and carrying out actions or passing actions to the relevant team member e.g. contacting patients to make appointments or completing referrals Identify the complex or higher risk areas that require input or knowledge from the clinical team, including Safeguarding issues, working to the agreed Practice protocols. Telephone Have working knowledge of telephone/bleep system, during and after hours Cover for telephonist when necessary Other Tasks Any other tasks allocated by managers Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate

Location: Cannock

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for people who are passionate about care, and who want to help others to join our amazing teams. We don't require you to have any previous social care experience, what we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, you are required to have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.

If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns available to work in mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.

At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities available to existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us if you want to progress, we can help!
• FREE Blue Light Card national discount card for hundreds of retailers
• Annual pay reviews based on cost of living

Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:

• Providing companionship
• Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
• Helping with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and providing medical support
• Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
• Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions

Please see attached the full job description and person specification for further information regarding this role. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions. To apply for this post you will need to beNMC registered and you will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and Professional guidelines. You will also be required to hold a UK valid driving licence and have a reliable car with business insurance to use for this community role

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post please contact: Kirsty Farndon, Operational Lead Mobile: 07929 832452 / Email:kirsty.farndon@mpft.nhs.uk

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this post please contact: Kirsty Farndon, Operational Lead Mobile: 07929 832452 / Email:kirsty.farndon@mpft.nhs.uk

If you're interested and passionate about working as part of a team who cares about making a difference whilst providing exceptional services to clients and candidates, then join our Medacs Global Group family which contains brands such as Medacs Healthcare and Global Medics.

Medacs Global Group is a leading global healthcare workforce solutions provider offering a range of services including staffing, managed services, staff bank, occupational health, workforce consulting and social care through our specialist brands; Medacs Healthcare, Global Medics and Litmus Workforce Solutions.

Established in 1990, Medacs have an enviable reputation for providing high quality locum, temporary and permanent doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and clinical assessors.

Medacs are recruiting for an Extended Hours Team Manager to support the business to deliver a high quality and seamless service outside of hours to candidates and clients. You'll be coaching and encouraging the team to fulfil their potential and develop new skills.

The role is homebased in the UK working remotely weekends between the hours of 7am-10pm and weekday evenings 6pm-10pm providing a professional and efficient service maximising bookings and driving margin generation whilst developing and fostering strong working relationships with internal teams.

Here's some of the key responsibilities:

• Efficient management of the staffing rota to ensure all key business areas are sufficiently supported to maximise bookings
• Support the team to ensure all candidate and client queries are dealt with swiftly and efficiently
• Deliver training on internal and external systems and booking platforms
• Monitor booking rates for all team members and identify areas for improvement and upskilling
• Produce weekly and monthly reports
• Promote the contribution of the extended hours service to the wider business.
• Monitor call activity
• Regular meetings with internal managers
• Identify opportunities and encourage innovative ways of working
• Maintain excellent understanding of standard operating procedures and compliance processes
• Ensure all daily handovers, booking reports and systems are updated
• Hold regular one-to-ones and identify any opportunities to develop, coach and train the team
• Manage performance and absence in line with company policies and procedures.
• Support the team with bookings
• Attend client meetings / calls
• Act as escalation for any problems that arise outside of office hours
• Track and manage booking errors to minimise financial and reputational risk

WHY MGG

When joining MGG you will have access to a range of benefits that we have on offer:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days with length of service plus public holidays and your birthday off
• Salary 35k
• Paid volunteering day
• Company pension and life assurance
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• A voluntary mentoring programme
• Reward and recognition awards
• Excellent induction plus ongoing training and development
• Clear career paths

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.

We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

RSS Global is a portfolio of brands specialising in staffing and workforce solutions in the UK, Ireland and Asia Pacific. Our brands include Blue Arrow, Chadwick Nott, Global Medics, Litmus, Medacs Healthcare, Tate and The Recruitment Co.

Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here https://www.rssglobal.com/privacy-policy/

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on this role. The essential qualifications needed for this post are Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Has successfully completed a minimum of one year of a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and studying for Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent Qualification or evidence of equivalent experience or training

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Sister Jenny Fermin (see contact details)