Total 136 job vacancies in Walsall, WS1 1LY

Please note that this post is for Walsall Healthcare Internal applicants only.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust due to the expansion in urgent & emergency care services at the Trust. As a result of a widening catchment area of patients attending Walsall Manor Emergency Department in recent years and following the opening of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking staff to continue to support the Trust’s journey to be a leading provider of care for our community.

We are looking for driven and ambitious individuals to join us. We are able to offer flexibility and opportunities for further development.

Clinical

Assist in the provision of patient care prescribed by registered nurses. Duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.

· Assist in the taking of patient’s observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved.
· Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision.
· Report changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.
· Assist in the care and support of visitors.
· Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines.
· Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. Ensuring Infection Control standards are met.
· Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety

Non Clinical

· Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. and attending staff meetings.
· Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge.
· Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy.
· Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff.



Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children’s Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

Clinical

Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support.
· Assist in the taking of patient’s observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with Trust and local policies.
· Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved.
· Report changes to patient’s condition or health status to registered nurses.
· Assist in the care and support of visitors.
· Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines. Assist members of multidisciplinary team in emergency situations.
· Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. This includes the cleaning up of spillages; moving objects which may contribute to untoward incidents; safe disposal of sharps; working within the guidelines of the safe handling policy and reporting and recording all accidents and/or untoward incidents
· Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety

Non Clinical
· Perform general clerical activities to support the area. These duties will include answering the telephone, taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person,
filing, keeping patient’s bedside records tidy etc.
· Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. This will include referring carers and visitors on to the appropriate registered nurse; adhering to the Trust’s complaint procedure with regard to formal and informal complaints; updating notice boards and leaflet racks; attending staff meetings and where necessary acting as a unit representative at specific meetings at the unit managers request.
· Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge.
· Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy.
· Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff.
· Receive, check and appropriately store deliveries to the Unit.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

Clinical Assist in the provision of patient care in accordance with the care plan prescribed by registered nurses. Examples of duties include delivery of hygiene, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility, rehabilitation and psychological support. Assist in the taking of patients observations as appropriate to the level of knowledge, skill and competence achieved. Record these in accordance with Trust and local policies. Assist health care professionals with treatment and carry out additional care roles under supervision and as determined by the levels of competence achieved. Report changes to patients condition or health status to registered nurses. Assist in the care and support of visitors. Maintain confidentiality in relation to patients' records working within the principles of Caldicott guidelines. Assist members of multidisciplinary team in emergency situations. Assist in the maintenance of a safe environment. This includes the cleaning up of spillages; moving objects which may contribute to untoward incidents; safe disposal of sharps; working within the guidelines of the safe handling policy and reporting and recording all accidents and/or untoward incidents Support site staffing by redeployment between areas to maintain patient safety Non Clinical Perform general clerical activities to support the area. These duties will include answering the telephone, taking and passing on of messages to the relevant person,filing, keeping patients bedside records tidy etc. Support registered nursing staff in ensuring communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers and staff. This will include referring carers and visitors on to the appropriate registered nurse; adhering to the Trusts complaint procedure with regard to formal and informal complaints; updating notice boards and leaflet racks; attending staff meetings and where necessary acting as a unit representative at specific meetings at the unit managers request. Prepare bed spaces prior to admission of patients, clean and tidy bed spaces during patient occupancy and after patient discharge. Ensure that all areas within the unit are kept clean and tidy. Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained, ordering additional supplies as required following advice from nursing staff. Receive, check and appropriately store deliveries to the Unit.

To feedback appropriately and timely to the multi-disciplinary team. To attend multi-disciplinary team meeting and any other appropriate meetings as the therapy representative as delegated by the therapist. By use of feedback contribute to the clinical decision making process of the MDT. To record activity on a daily basis in medical notes and on any other systems required. To liaise with the therapist regarding patient care in particular highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from treatment programmes delivered at the earliest opportunity. To attend and participate in access visits with or without a therapist. To record outcomes of environmental assessments and submit reports where appropriate. To advise, use demonstrations and teach appropriate job skills to new or less experienced staff as part of the induction process of new staff and students. To adopt appropriate postures in treatment of patients, complying with moving and handling and risk assessment policies of the Trust. To maintain records, electronic and paper in a timely manner and in line with organisational requirements. To co-ordinate and prioritise the day-to-day activities of own caseload.

We are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to join our team on a Permanent basis. Reporting to the Principalship team, you will deliver a high standard of administrative support. This will include managing several busy diaries, responding to emails and phone calls, coordinating meetings, and handling administrative duties.

You will be the right-hand person to our Executive team, primarily the role will be to support the Principal/ CEO working as part of the PA team to ensure the Executive Team is provided with excellent administrative support that is effectively organised , focused, communicated and delivered in timely manner.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

In return, we offer;


Competitive salaries.
Up to 29 days annual leave plus generous additional closure days and bank holidays
Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions (21.1% )
Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
ZEST is the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
Simply Health care scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Reward and recognition scheme.
State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.


We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.

Job Description

Modern Apprenticeship – Road Worker REF: ER/ 2633

Salary: Modern Apprentice Scale - £20,488

Location: Various

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: 2 Years

Modern Apprenticeship – Road Worker x 2 posts

A Road Worker Modern Apprenticeship offers paid employment combined with relevant on the job learning, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of Inverclyde Council’s ‘Inverclyde Works’ recruitment and training drive, we are inviting applications for our Modern Apprentice (MA) Programme for Inverclyde residents aged between 16 – 24 years who have a keen interest in working as a Road Worker and are looking to gain experience and skills by working alongside a team of experienced Road workers. (The age range increases to up to 29 years for Inverclyde residents who have a disability and/or are care experienced*).

Successful applicants will be employed on a fixed term 2 year contract, working 37 hours per week, and will attain an SCQF Level 5 Roadbuilding and Maintenance (Construction) qualification. The annual salary is £17,142.

Applicants must have a good standard of education and be willing to commit to meeting agreed timescales and targets in relation to attaining the SCQF Level 5 qualification within 2 years.

Key personal qualities include:

• Ability to take instruction and direction.
• Having good communication skills.
• Having the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
• Being able to work well within a team, knowing when to ask for assistance/guidance.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions
• Being able to manage time effectively.
• Being flexible in your approach to work.

Posts may require a successful Disclosure Scotland check via Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

*Care Experienced means you are, or were in the past, formally looked after by a local authority in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives).

Apply on-line at https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/inverclyde-council/jobs

Or from https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/business-and-trade/employability-skills/modern-apprenticeships

Whether applying via the on-line application form, or by e-mailing your completed word version of the form, all applications must be received by the closing date of Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information.

• Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

• Interviews for non-teaching posts with Inverclyde Council will be based on the Councils' competency model which is reflected in our performance appraisal scheme. Details of this can be found at the link below and clicking the Performance Overview document on the left hand side:

http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-the-council/council-induction

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post.

Regulatory Bodies

If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity.

Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Modern Apprenticeship– Life Sciences (School Technician) REF: ER/ 2633

Salary: Modern Apprentice Scale - £20,488

Location: Various

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: 2 Years

Modern Apprentice – Life Sciences (School Technician)

A Life Science Modern Apprenticeship offers paid employment combined with relevant on the job learning, leading to a nationally recognised qualification

As part of Inverclyde Council’s ‘Inverclyde Works’ recruitment and training drive, we are inviting applications for our Modern Apprentice (MA) Programme for Inverclyde residents aged between 16 – 24 years who have a keen interest in Science and working in a Science Technicians department in an Inverclyde Secondary School. (The age range increases to up to 29 years for Inverclyde residents who have a disability and/or are care experienced*).

Successful applicants will be employed on a fixed term 2 year contract, working 37 hours per week, and will work towards attainment of the SCQF Level 7 Life Sciences and Related Industries qualification. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all health and safety and child protection procedures and must commit to meeting agreed timescales and targets in relation to attaining the qualification within 2 years. The annual salary is £17,142.

Applicants must have SCQF Level 5 Maths and 1 Higher qualification at grade C or above in either Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent to SCQF Level 6), or have completed a relevant Foundation Apprenticeship. In addition, you must be willing to work towards the necessary training and qualifications required to undertake the duties of your post.

Key personal qualities include:

• Having confidence in your written and verbal communication.
• Having good numeracy skills.
• Having the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
• Being able to work well within a team, knowing when to ask for assistance/guidance.
• Being confident in the use of IT, including Word and Excel.
• Being able to plan and organise workload efficiently and effectively.
• Being flexible in your approach to work.

This Post require a successful Disclosure Scotland check via Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

*Care Experienced means you are, or were in the past, formally looked after by a local authority in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives).

Apply on-line at https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/inverclyde-council/jobs

Or from https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/business-and-trade/employability-skills/modern-apprenticeships

Whether applying via the on-line application form, or by e-mailing your completed word version of the form, all applications must be received by the closing date of Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information.

• Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

• Interviews for non-teaching posts with Inverclyde Council will be based on the Councils' competency model which is reflected in our performance appraisal scheme. Details of this can be found at the link below and clicking the Performance Overview document on the left hand side:

http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-the-council/council-induction

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post.

Regulatory Bodies

If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity.

Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Modern Apprenticeship – Horticulture REF: ER/ 2633

Salary: Modern Apprentice Scale - £20,488

Location: Various

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: 2 Years

Modern Apprenticeship – Horticulture

A Modern Apprenticeship offers paid employment combined with relevant on the job learning, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of Inverclyde Council’s ‘Inverclyde Works’ recruitment and training drive, we are inviting applications for our Modern Apprentice (MA) Programme for Inverclyde residents aged between 16 – 24 years with a keen interest in working within a horticulture environment. (The age range increases to up to 29 years for Inverclyde residents who have a disability and/or are care experienced*).

The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed term 2 year contract, working 37 hours per week, and will work towards attainment of the SCQF Level 5 Greenkeeping or Landscaping qualification. The salary is £17,142 per annum.

The on-the-job learning will be delivered by the Council’s Environmental and Commercial Services in partnership with local third sector organisations and will also include weekly day release to attend a training centre for additional learning and assessment.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all health and safety requirements and attend all development training as required.

Applicants must have a good standard of education and be willing to commit to meeting agreed timescales and targets in relation to attaining the SCQF Level 5 qualification within 2 years.

Key personal qualities include:

• Having confidence in your written and verbal communication.
• Having good numeracy skills.
• Having the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
• Being able to work well within a team, knowing when to ask for assistance/guidance.
• Being confident in the use of IT, including Word and Excel.
• Being able to plan and organise workload efficiently and effectively.
• Being flexible in your approach to work.

Posts may require a successful Disclosure Scotland check via Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

*Care Experienced means you are, or were in the past, formally looked after by a local authority in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives).

Apply on-line at https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/inverclyde-council/jobs

Or from https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/business-and-trade/employability-skills/modern-apprenticeships

Whether applying via the on-line application form, or by e-mailing your completed word version of the form, all applications must be received by the closing date of Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information.

• Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

• Interviews for non-teaching posts with Inverclyde Council will be based on the Councils' competency model which is reflected in our performance appraisal scheme. Details of this can be found at the link below and clicking the Performance Overview document on the left hand side:

http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-the-council/council-induction

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post.

Regulatory Bodies

If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity.

Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Modern Apprenticeship – Business Administration REF: ER/ 2633

Salary: Modern Apprentice Scale

Location: Various

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: 18 Months

Modern Apprenticeship – Business Administration x 4 posts

A Business Administration Modern Apprenticeship offers paid employment combined with relevant on the job learning, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of Inverclyde Council’s ‘Inverclyde Works’ recruitment and training drive, we are inviting applications for our Modern Apprentice (MA) Programme for Inverclyde residents aged between 16 – 24 years who are looking to gain experience of working in a busy office environment. (The age range increases to up to 29 years for Inverclyde residents who have a disability and/or are care experienced*).

Successful applicants will be employed on a fixed term 18 month contract, working 37 hours per week, and will attain a SCQF Level 5/6 Business Administration qualification. The annual salary is £17,142.

A range of Departments provide an excellent learning environment for administrative work and details of the Department you would be working in will be provided following the interview process. Departments used in previous years include Finance, Human Resources, Environmental Services, Education, and our Health & Social Care Partnership.

Applicants must have SCQF Level 4 Maths (or equivalent) and 2 SCQF Level 5’s (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, one of which must be English, or have completed a relevant Foundation Apprenticeship. In addition, you must be willing to commit to meeting agreed timescales and targets in relation to attaining the qualification within 18 months.

Key personal qualities include:

• Having confidence in your written and verbal communication.
• Having good numeracy skills.
• Having the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
• Being able to work well within a team, knowing when to ask for assistance/guidance.
• Being confident in the use of IT, including Word and Excel.
• Being able to plan and organise workload efficiently and effectively.
• Being flexible in your approach to work.

Posts may require a successful Disclosure Scotland check via Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

*Care Experienced means you are, or were in the past, formally looked after by a local authority in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives).

Apply on-line at https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/inverclyde-council/jobs

Or from https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/business-and-trade/employability-skills/modern-apprenticeships

Whether applying via the on-line application form, or by e-mailing your completed word version of the form, all applications must be received by the closing date of Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information.

• Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

• Interviews for non-teaching posts with Inverclyde Council will be based on the Councils' competency model which is reflected in our performance appraisal scheme. Details of this can be found at the link below and clicking the Performance Overview document on the left hand side:

http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-the-council/council-induction

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post.

Regulatory Bodies

If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity.

Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Modern Apprenticeship – Warehouse Stores REF: ER/ 2633

Salary: Modern Apprentice Scale - £20,488

Location: Various

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Duration: 2 Years

Modern Apprenticeship – Warehouse Stores

A Modern Apprenticeship offers paid employment combined with relevant on the job learning, leading to a nationally recognised qualification.

As part of Inverclyde Council’s ‘Inverclyde Works’ recruitment and training drive, we are inviting applications for our Modern Apprentice (MA) Programme for Inverclyde residents aged between 16 – 24 years with a keen interest in working within a stores environment. (The age range increases to up to 29 years for Inverclyde residents who have a disability and/or are care experienced*).

The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed term 2 year contract, working 37 hours per week, and will work towards attainment of the SCQF Level 5 Warehousing, Storage and Distribution qualification. The salary is £17,142 per annum.

The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all health and safety requirements and attend all development training as required.

Applicants must have a good standard of education and be willing to commit to meeting agreed timescales and targets in relation to attaining the SCQF Level 5 qualification within 2 years.

Key personal qualities include:

• Having confidence in your written and verbal communication.
• Having good customer service awareness.
• Having the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
• Being able to work well within a team, knowing when to ask for assistance/guidance.
• Being confident in the use of IT, including Word and Excel.
• Being able to plan and organise workload efficiently and effectively.
• Being flexible in your approach to work.

Posts may require a successful Disclosure Scotland check via Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

*Care Experienced means you are, or were in the past, formally looked after by a local authority in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives).

Apply on-line at https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/inverclyde-council/jobs

Or from https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/business-and-trade/employability-skills/modern-apprenticeships

Whether applying via the on-line application form, or by e-mailing your completed word version of the form, all applications must be received by the closing date of Sunday 23rd November 2024.

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.

You can find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet which is available on our website Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.

• Please note that if you apply via this website it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email. You should ensure that your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and that they are not filtered into any JUNK/SPAM folders.

• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to `Essential Applicant Information’ above for more information.

• Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

• Interviews for non-teaching posts with Inverclyde Council will be based on the Councils' competency model which is reflected in our performance appraisal scheme. Details of this can be found at the link below and clicking the Performance Overview document on the left hand side:

http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-the-council/council-induction

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. A small number of posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check and the majority of all other posts will complete a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosure checks are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to pay the cost of the disclosure check required for your post.

Regulatory Bodies

If your post requires registration with a Regulatory Body such as HCPC or SSSC etc., you are required to obtain and maintain registration including paying any fees for HCPC. As part of the local government pay deal, local authority staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio. To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Flexible Working

Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity.

Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement. More detail can be found in the Flexible Working Policy, linked in the download section of our Employee Benefits web page.

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Job Title: Day to Day Nursery Practitioner needed in Walsall

Location: Walsall

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £12-£14 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who would like the opportunity to work across multiple early years settings in Walsall, Brierley Hill and Dudley!

Are you reliable, honest and hard-working?

Do you adopt a 'can-do' attitude?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nurseries with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with warm and positive private day-nurseres across Sandwell who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The settings look after up to 125 children, and both indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provide sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks in a safe and secure environment.

The nurseries are looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, on a day to day basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and could be required to work across all rooms, supporting children from ages 6 weeks up to 4 years. In a time of growth for this Nursery, career progression opportunities are also available for the right Nursery Practitioner.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:
- Level 3 desirable
- Level 2 required
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Studies (EYFS) curriculum
- 'Can-do' approach with the willingness to get stuck in
- Adaptability

In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.



All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Tudor Employment Agency Ltd are currently recruiting for Counterbalance Forklift Truck Drivers to work for our prestigious client based in Cannock who have been a well-established employer within the local community for 20 years.

The specific duties include:

• Working in a fast-paced Warehouse / Hub environment
• Dealing with a range of parcels set for delivery
• Relocating, moving, stacking and loading pallets using FLT Candidates
• MUST hold an indate Counterbalance licence / certificate
• Candidates MUST hold an RTITB OR ITTSAR license

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good time keeping Ability to work using own initiative & as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure Good attention to detail
• All candidates will be provided with a 2.5 hour safety induction plus a FLT assessment
• NO WEEKEND WORKING!!

Shifts / Hours: 20.00-04.00

Days: Monday to Friday

PLEASE NOTE: This position will involve general Parcel Sorting / Hub duties when not required on the FLT

Pay Rate: £12.50phr - £14.00phr dependant on experience

Employee Benefits:

• PPE will be provided
• Canteen facilities with a range of vending machines
• Hot food van on site
• Endless progression opportunities, with a Company which heavily invests in the training of its workforce
• Immediate assessments and start dates available

In order to be considered for this position or for further information please contact us on 01922 725445 or submit your CV to industrial@tudoremployment.co.uk

Applicants can also register online by clicking the link - https://tinyurl.com/0Referrals For information on all of our roles, please refer to www.tudoremployment.co.uk.

#TeamTudor await your call!

Job Title: Special Needs Teachers - Full-time & Part-time Roles Available
Location: Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell
Salary: Competitive - Higher Pay Rates than Mainstream Schools
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)?

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our special schools across Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell.
With both full-time and part-time positions available, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding and supportive environment that truly values your skills and experience.
Why Work in SEN?

Working in a special educational needs setting offers a unique and fulfilling experience. You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a profound impact on the lives of children with diverse needs, helping them to achieve their full potential.
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Experience the deep sense of reward that comes from helping children overcome barriers to learning and seeing their growth.
• Develop strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
• Gain specialised skills and training that enhance your teaching and professional development.
  
  

What We Offer:
Higher pay rates than mainstream schools
A variety of special educational needs, allowing you to expand your experience
Schools that recognise and appreciate your background and expertise
Ongoing training to ensure you are fully prepared and supported in your role

Requirements:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience working with SEN children (preferred but not essential)
A passion for inclusive education and supporting children with diverse needs

Join us and help shape brighter futures!For more information or to apply, please contact us today.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A patient focused independent Opticians based in Walsall are looking for a full or part time Dispensing Optician to join the team.

With a long standing presence in the area, they are well known for their emphasis on clinical care utilising the most up to date equipment

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Single testing rooms practice
• Focus on quality and customer service
• Working in a small team of 3 people
• Tests 4 days a week
• Sole DO in the practice dealing with complex dispensing
• Experienced Directors who welcome input and new ideas
• Freedom to work with different lens suppliers
• Wide range if frames to suit all budgets - Silhouette, Cocoa Mint, Maui Jim
• Optix PMS
• Typical working hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Closed Sundays - No late nights
• Basic salary between £28,000 to £30,000
• Bonus
• Professional fees paid
• Free parking
• Regular training
• Simplyhealth

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Passionate about service
• Flair for fashion
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Team player
• Attention to detail

To avoid missing out on this amazing opportunity please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

Job Title: Special Needs Teachers - Full-time & Part-time Roles Available
Location: Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell
Salary: Competitive - Higher Pay Rates than Mainstream Schools
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)?

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our special schools across Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell.
With both full-time and part-time positions available, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding and supportive environment that truly values your skills and experience.
Why Work in SEN?

Working in a special educational needs setting offers a unique and fulfilling experience. You will have the opportunity to:

• Make a profound impact on the lives of children with diverse needs, helping them to achieve their full potential.
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Experience the deep sense of reward that comes from helping children overcome barriers to learning and seeing their growth.
• Develop strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
• Gain specialised skills and training that enhance your teaching and professional development.
  
  

What We Offer:
Higher pay rates than mainstream schools
A variety of special educational needs, allowing you to expand your experience
Schools that recognise and appreciate your background and expertise
Ongoing training to ensure you are fully prepared and supported in your role

Requirements:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience working with SEN children (preferred but not essential)
A passion for inclusive education and supporting children with diverse needs

Join us and help shape brighter futures!For more information or to apply, please contact us today.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Barista? If so, we'd love you to join our team at Walsall Manor Hospital!

This role sits within our Hospitals division, catering for visitors and NHS teams. Taking care of some of the most renowned hospitals in the country, we know that healthy, nutritional food is critical to patient recovery. Distinguished by our warmth of service, our focus is always customer first, which is why nutrition is at the heart of everything we do.

What you'll be doing...

As a Barista you will have plenty of responsibilities and opportunities to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
• Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
• Offer a warm and friendly service
• Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern: 5 days over 7, day and night shifts, 35 hours per week, must be flexible

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Focused on the front line
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Team player
• Catering and Barista experience desirable but not essential

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.