Total 772 Customer Service job vacancies in Colchester, Essex, CO4 3ZU

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

We have an exciting role for a Learning & Development Coordinator within our Learning & Development team here at our Head Office. Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the United Kingdom. At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of re homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.



The role: To support all elements of Learning and Development to ensure colleagues can receive fulfilling careers



Key Responsibilities:


Managing the apprentices in the business with support from our suppliers.
Support implementation of any Learning & Development driven projects
Coordination of Training needs analysis / surveys and other data driven activity to help drive strategy
Help with co-ordination of events
Supporting the booking of courses
Support development learning content and document creation
Creating documents & keeping the Intranet up to date
Helping and supporting with all projects that come into L&D




What We're Looking For:


Experience of booking courses and events
Good analytical skills
Communication in large businesses
Car Driver




Why Join Care UK?


Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.




We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours. If you're ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and be a part of something extraordinary, we want to hear from you!

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Lifestyle Co-ordinator. Variety, fun, and a rewarding career is what you can expect.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

The Role


Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised activity plans
Supporting residents explore new interests, engage in physical activities, and enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely environment
Working with families, residents, and local communities to create meaningful experiences for residents
Create a sense of fun, flexibility, and creative thinking to provide new experiences and activities to meet a diverse range of interests
Offer a mature, sensible outlook showing commitment, initiative, and desire to enhance the lives of residents


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


Career Development

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new to or experienced Lifestyle Coordinators and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours

Social Worker, Family Support and Protection Mid Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£36,101 to £48,622 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Operational field-based worker

Closing Date: 14th November 2024

This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and Experienced Social Workers. (The starting salary for a NQSW is £33,885 per annum and this will rise to £36,101 per annum on successful completion of the ASYE programme).

Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children's services.

Join our Family Support and Protection (FS&P) teams dedicated to supporting families facing complex, long-term issues. We collaborate with families needing extended interventions, particularly when children are under child protection plans or require alternative care arrangements. Our approach involves building strong relationships and employing systemic and strengths-based methods to guide families towards positive change while managing risks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing complex social care needs and devising support plans for families.
• Ensuring adherence to legal frameworks for statutory intervention.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders and partners to provide comprehensive support to children and families.
• Developing child-centered approaches for early intervention, prevention, and independence.
• Influencing inter-agency planning and decision-making, contributing to case discussions and interventions.
• Communicating assessments and professional judgments clearly, both orally and in written reports, including court statements.

Requirements:

• A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Continued professional development in line with relevant competency frameworks.
• Experience in challenging social and family situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse groups.
• Building strong relationships with partners and the community to achieve shared goals.
• Understanding the balance between cost-effective interventions and meeting needs.
• Demonstrated ability in clear decision-making to manage potential risks associated with interventions.

Join us in supporting families, promoting resilience, and working towards brighter futures for children and young people in need.

To read more about us please visit Children & Families

Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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What we are looking for:

We are looking for a positive, passionate, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team.

We have proudly prepared an exciting, exclusive employment package with exceptional conditions and different types of options for all our staff.

What we offer:

Permanent Contract
Full-time hours
Enhanced Pay rates available on specific care packages for complex service users.
Paid DBS (terms Apply)
Funded Mandatory Training
Opportunity to take part in bespoke training & gain qualifications relevant to your role
Early Pay Scheme
Enhanced holiday pay for staff working regular overtime hours
Access to Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme
Years of Service Award
Access to Mental Health First Aider
Excellent Opportunity for career growth and development
Opportunity to work for a CQC Outstanding rated Company
Optional Birthday Off
£250 refer a friend scheme
Pension Scheme (contribution 3% by employer and 5% by employee)
To know more:

Click on the “apply now” button to check our requirements and conditions to join our dynamic and experienced team of health care professionals.

To apply:

To apply for this vacancy and to start making a difference to the lives of others, please send us your details today. Click on the “apply now” button.

Equality:

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by our Company

Please see the attached job description and person specification for specific details about this post. If you are interested in the post, please do reach out for an informal conversation.

Oversight of the results generated by the online testing service, reviewing data of these results and presenting to the Operational and wider Team Oversight of the PHR safeguarding and vulnerability alerts Oversight of the response to urgent tasks generated by the PHR Support the Navigation Hub Team with service user queries offering a point of contact and support, coordinating access, signposting and onward referral as indicated Line management responsibilities for band 6 clinic online nurse and Navigation Hub Lead Maintain oversight of the online access processes communication with partners supplying service and responsively and swiftly managing and escalating any issues as they arise. Manage service user queries relating to online access Support development of marketing and information for public, staff and service users Actively participate in the development of service specifications to improve and enhance online access Working with Navigation Hub Team oversee and support the eC-Card condom access scheme, initiating developments to improve access and service Work effectively in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health practice through virtual support and management of service users seeking sexual health services. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with service users, members of ESHS / SSHS teams and people from external organisations Support individual quadrant teams with online access queries, communicating with partners, service users and wider services when required. Linking with results management functions to ensure online pathway is maintained effectively Maintain an updated awareness of service developments across the partnership to ensure that referral and direction is optimal Work effectively with quadrant teams to ensure opportunities for direct practice and ongoing development are realised Offer appropriate health promotion and health information and support health promotion and other targeted activity both within and outside of the Integrated sexual health service Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times ensuring acute awareness and application of ESHS / SSHS standards of information governance Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority Ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols and guidance Be fully aware of Integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures Actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of service and communicate suggestions for improvement. Work with staff in clinical areas where changes to practice are required and where opportunities exist to improve treatment, support and overall experience for service users Communicate with elements of partnership involved with engagement and co-production, highlighting opportunities for service user input and engagement Comply with organisations fitness to practice training Maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as required Identify and evaluate own attitudes towards integrated sexual health and accept the values of the service user, adapting interpersonal approach accordingly Participate in the management of sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections management as required and be willing to develop practice via theoretical and practical training Participate in targeted sexual health interventions and sexual health promotion events within non-clinical community settings Assess clients for STI risk and manage accordingly Support non face to face clinical management and self-management Be able to carry out a full medical and sexual history Be willing to undertake training in specific areas clinical practice, including intrauterine and implant procedure, and apply this development in the clinical setting in accordance with department clinical guidance Be willing to undertake training to gain independent (non-medical) prescribing status and apply to clinical practice in accordance with department and organisation non-medical prescribing policie Be able to work flexibly and participate in clinic rotation as required Assess service users and realises own responsibility in these consultations Using the integrated sexual health service record system record all virtual and other interventions, support and wider direction and discussion Assist to develop, introduce and apply research-based findings to clinical practice. Membership of relevant meetings and attendance at courses to maintain clinical and professional competence and knowledge Attend mandatory updates and study sessions With support from department, engage in process to achieve Nurse Diploma Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (NDSFRH) and STIF intermediate competencies Attend staff meetings Notify Clinical Service Manager of proposed annual leave, giving at least one months notice unless exceptional circumstances prevail Participate in programmes of education and training in order to meet the identified needs of service users Inform line manager when absent due to sickness and report again on return to work in accordance with organisations policy Achieve a range of clinical competencies for the delivery of safe and effective integrated sexual health service as required within the service in line with the post profile, department clinical competency record and professional development plan Actively engage in the professional development review process including evidencing development via the department competency document. Clinically supervise and manage allocated Care Navigation Staff to ensure appropriate development of additional skills in the support worker team, such as: o Health promotion and information delivery to targeted groups in clinical and non-clinical venues. Meet regularly with supervisee to ensure effective development and supervision for Care Navigation staff Develop and lead teaching sessions to facilitate development of others Deputise for Line Manager as required

This is a substantive role for an RGN with extensive sexual health service experience who will be employed to work in the specialty of Integrated Sexual Health as part of the Essex and Suffolk Sexual Health Services. The post holder will lead in the day-to-day support and management of the online element of both the ESHS and SSHS supporting the integrated service teams and the public in access to and management of the online service. The post holder will be expected to travel between sites across both counties. The Post holder will have responsibility for the oversight of the management of results from the online ‘click it' service. This would include audit of results and uptake of the online testing service and leadership of the safeguarding oversight of the digital service.
• Oversight of the results generated by the online testing service, reviewing data of these results and presenting to the Operational and wider Team
• Oversight of the PHR safeguarding and vulnerability alerts
• Oversight of the response to urgent tasks generated by the PHR
• Support the Navigation Hub Team with service user queries offering a point of contact and support, coordinating access, signposting and onward referral as indicated.
• Line management responsibilities for band 6 clinic online nurse and Navigation Hub Lead
• Maintain oversight of the online access processes communication with partners supplying service and responsively and swiftly managing and escalating any issues as they arise
• Manage service user queries relating to online access
• Support development of marketing and information for public, staff and service user
• Actively participate in the development of service specifications to improve and enhance online access
• Working with Navigation Hub Team oversee and support the eC-Card condom access scheme, initiating developments to improve access and service
• Work effectively in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health practice through virtual support and management of service users seeking sexual health services.

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

· Oversight of the results generated by the online testing service, reviewing data of these results and presenting to the Operational and wider Team

· Oversight of the PHR safeguarding and vulnerability alerts

· Oversight of the response to urgent tasks generated by the PHR

· Support the Navigation Hub Team with service user queries offering a point of contact and support, coordinating access, signposting and onward referral as indicated



· Line management responsibilities for band 6 clinic online nurse and Navigation Hub Lead

· Maintain oversight of the online access processes communication with partners supplying service and responsively and swiftly managing and escalating any issues as they arise.

· Manage service user queries relating to online access

· Support development of marketing and information for public, staff and service users

· Actively participate in the development of service specifications to improve and enhance online access

· Working with Navigation Hub Team oversee and support the eC-Card condom access scheme, initiating developments to improve access and service

· Work effectively in a team environment, delivering a high standard of evidence based integrated sexual health practice through virtual support and management of service users seeking sexual health services.

· Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with service users, members of ESHS / SSHS teams and people from external organisations



· Support individual quadrant teams with online access queries, communicating with partners, service users and wider services when required. Linking with results management functions to ensure online pathway is maintained effectively

· Maintain an updated awareness of service developments across the partnership to ensure that referral and direction is optimal

· Work effectively with quadrant teams to ensure opportunities for direct practice and ongoing development are realised

· Offer appropriate health promotion and health information and support health promotion and other targeted activity both within and outside of the Integrated sexual health service

· Maintain confidentiality of service user information at all times ensuring acute awareness and application of ESHS / SSHS standards of information governance

· Work within the guidelines set down by law and the Nursing and Midwifery Council and other bodies of authority

· Ensure all care is given in accordance with agreed protocols and guidance

· Be fully aware of Integrated sexual health services and organisation safeguarding procedures

· Actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of service and communicate suggestions for improvement. Work with staff in clinical areas where changes to practice are required and where opportunities exist to improve treatment, support and overall experience for service users

· Communicate with elements of partnership involved with engagement and co-production, highlighting opportunities for service user input and engagement



· Comply with organisations fitness to practice training



· Maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as required



· Identify and evaluate own attitudes towards integrated sexual health and accept the values of the service user, adapting interpersonal approach accordingly



· Participate in the management of sexually transmitted and reproductive tract infections management as required and be willing to develop practice via theoretical and practical training



· Participate in targeted sexual health interventions and sexual health promotion events within non-clinical community settings

· Assess clients for STI risk and manage accordingly

· Support non face to face clinical management and self-management

· Be able to carry out a full medical and sexual history

· Be willing to undertake training in specific areas clinical practice, including intrauterine and implant procedure, and apply this development in the clinical setting in accordance with department clinical guidance

· Be willing to undertake training to gain independent (non-medical) prescribing status and apply to clinical practice in accordance with department and organisation non-medical prescribing policie

· Be able to work flexibly and participate in clinic rotation as required

Assess service users and realises own responsibility in these consultations

· Using the integrated sexual health service record system record all virtual and other interventions, support and wider direction and discussion

· Assist to develop, introduce and apply research-based findings to clinical practice.

· Membership of relevant meetings and attendance at courses to maintain clinical and professional competence and knowledge

· Attend mandatory updates and study sessions



· With support from department, engage in process to achieve Nurse Diploma Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (NDSFRH) and STIF intermediate competencies

· Attend staff meetings

· Notify Clinical Service Manager of proposed annual leave, giving at least one month’s notice unless exceptional circumstances prevail

· Participate in programmes of education and training in order to meet the identified needs of service users

· Inform line manager when absent due to sickness and report again on return to work in accordance with organisations policy

· Achieve a range of clinical competencies for the delivery of safe and effective integrated sexual health service as required within the service in line with the post profile, department clinical competency record and professional development plan

· Actively engage in the professional development review process including evidencing development via the department competency document.

· Clinically supervise and manage allocated Care Navigation Staff to ensure appropriate development of additional skills in the support worker team, such as:

o Health promotion and information delivery to targeted groups in clinical and non-clinical venues.



· Meet regularly with supervisee to ensure effective development and supervision for Care Navigation staff



· Develop and lead teaching sessions to facilitate development of others

· Deputise for Line Manager as required






This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Paint Technician to join our Accident Repair Centre in Romford.

As a paint technician, you’ll have some key tasks and activities within your area of responsibility:


Prepare vehicles for paintwork, including masking, sanding, and priming.
Apply paint, ensuring a flawless finish that meets manufacturer and company quality standards.
Carry out minor body repairs as needed, including scratch removal and panel preparation.
Perform final quality checks, ensuring a seamless and polished appearance before returning vehicles to customers.


This position is offered on a full-time working contract of 40 hours a week paying up to £40,000 with an OTE of £52,000, reporting to the Bodyshop Manager.

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for the position, you will need to possess a relevant formal qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) as a minimum. We are looking for individuals who possess the following attributes & skills:


A full UK driving licence.
Proven experience in automotive painting, including paint mixing, colour matching, and application techniques.
Knowledge of paint application tools and equipment, including spray guns and preparation tools.
An eye for detail, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard.
Previous experience in a franchised dealership or body shop environment (preferred but not essential).


Why Allen Motor Group?

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary and target-related bonus, we also offer a range of other benefits including:


30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service.
Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services, and parts.
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself.
Discounted gym membership.
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
Up to £1,000 refer a friend scheme.
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group.


At Allen Motor Group, we drive an inclusive workplace, respecting and encouraging applications from every background. Join our team, where every person matters.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply now

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.


The role of Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Community Urgent Care Pathways (Home Treatment Team and Mental Health Liaison) offers opportunities to work across clinical severity and a range of settings. This the first post to offer a pathway view across these teams and aims to support residents and teams have a more seamless experience of care.

The post holder will provide high quality psychological care for those in crisis, as well as those who are experiencing a mental health need in the context of a physical health condition.

The role requires working across mental health and physical health multidisciplinary teams, being able to hold holistic care as the goal in supporting client needs. This role requires excellent communication skills to liaise with teams both in the acute and community setting in order to support smooth transitions.
• To support psychological provision in the mental health liaison service and home treatment team and supervise qualified and training psychologists, and MDT professionals as appropriate
• To work with the lead psychologist on service development with fellow mental health liaison/home treatment leads to ensure that the service meets local needs and national objectives
• To offer training and consultation to MDT professionals in community teams (Liaison/HTT) and acute hospital staff as appropriate.
• To work as part of the Transitions services and Clinical Health Services, engaging with peers to support each other and the shared vision for the directorate
• Excellent communication skills and rapport building
• Holding holistic views of clients need and sharing this with other professionals to support positive outcomes
• To be mindful of language and process when working across settings to support psychological thinking and ethical practice

You will receive support from your Clinical Health andTransitions Psychologistsin Mid, South and West Essex. Supervision will be provided by the Head of Clinical Health Psychology and the Head of Transitions Psychology. There are direct peers in Home Treatment Team in Mid and South Essex and in Liaison in Basildon, Southend, Broomfield and Harlow. CPD is actively encouraged, through both internal and external means, as appropriate to post.

Psychological practitioners work autonomously but are embedded in teams and work within professional guidelines to provide a high quality specialist psychological provision to service users, their families, and other professionals/services involved in the life and care of service users. This is to ensure that effective, tailored, evidence based psychological assessments and interventions are delivered to service users and their families. This would include delivering NICE-recommended interventions for issues that clients present in crisis - such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc. It involves working with teams offering supervision, consultation and training to develop quality psychologically informed care.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for specific details about this post.

If you are interested in the post, please do reach out for an informal conversation.




This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Our vision is A Southend Where All Children Achieve Success. By joining Southend City Council as a Social Worker, you will be key in making our vision a reality for all children. You will be joining a service where we demonstrate with pride that:

• All paths lead back to the child.
• We spend time getting to know each child and their story.
• We do what we say we're going to do.
• We work with the whole family.
• No matter what, we aim to make things better.

You will provide support to work to the highest standard using our model of practice, Restorative Practice, to deliver the vision. You will access a professional social work development offer that has been designed by social workers, whatever stage you are at in your career. You will be given regular restorative supervision and separate supervision focusing on development and evidencing your SWE registration. We want everyone to take the lead in an area of interest for your team, and you will explore this with your line manager.

Your new role

Southend City Council's Fostering Recruitment Team are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time, Social Worker to recruit, train, assess, supervise and support Foster Carers in their role of looking after children and young people.

Cases are capped at 6 Form F.

Ensuing the highest professional standards and a good overall knowledge of relevant children's and fostering legislation, regulations and practice methods. Providing a supportive and efficient service to children, young people, their families and fostering families, ensuring that the needs of children and their parents and carers are professionally assessed.

You will be investigating, evaluating and analysing information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence in conclusions and realistic action plans. As well as this, you will be required to develop practice which takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in their immediate and extended social circles and having full regard to their overall development needs.

The position is hybrid working, and you will be expected to be on site a minimum of 2 days a week. There will be a face-to-face team meeting every other week on a Tuesday.

If you're interested in this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our small and friendly clinical team. We offer a 4 day working week with full time pay and conditions and a career development package.

Job Title: Speech & Language Therapist

Location: The Tower School, Epping, Essex

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience) plus £3000 Welcome Bonus and Relocation package £3000. (Relocation package dependent/ agreed based on distance)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm (Part Time will be considered)

Contract: Permanent – Term Time only. There may be scope for this role to be a full-time contract (52 weeks) if this is your preference, please get in touch to discuss.

We understand the value of helping our employees to achieve their Continued Professional Development goals and offer a £2000 training allowance to allow you to complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements.

About the role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house Clinical Team at The Tower School based in Essex. Working collaboratively with the site, you will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with developmental trauma, autism, ADHD and SEMH needs, this is an exciting and creative role forming an integral part of our small and friendly team, including Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist and Therapy Assistant. We are an ambitious clinical team working collaboratively with education to provide creative and individual interventions for our pupils.

Working within overall framework of the service policies and procedures, you will be supporting the integration of the specific service in the day to day running of each provision i.e., standardised assessments and clinical services. A key aspect of the role will be to deliver the wellbeing and clinical rainbow strategy at a universal, enhanced and specialist level to support our wider teams in meeting our young people’s needs in line with set Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).

Our well-established Clinical Team, maintain a nurturing environment where our pupils can flourish, always putting them at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and our people are heard, respected and involved in decisions that affect them wherever possible. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision; to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world.

Location: The Tower School, Essex

The Tower School

The Tower School is perfectly positioned on the edge of Epping Forest and the end of Epping High Street, providing multiple opportunities for our pupils within the local community
About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate for.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.

For more information on the group please visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/

Essential Criteria:

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
Registered member of RCSLT
Previous experience of paid or voluntary work within a trauma or complex needs setting
Experience within the specialist client group. (complex communication issues relating to autism, including language disorder, dyspraxia, sensory impairment, learning disabilities/difficulties and associated challenging behaviour) (Essential)
Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities.
Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred.
Ability to work independently
Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car (Desirable)
For further information on this role please refer the Job Description and Person Specification attached. To discuss this role in more detail, please contact: recruitment@ofgl.co.uk

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

£2,000 training allowance
£3000 Welcome Bonus
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Work 4 days, be paid for 5 *T&C's apply - following successful completion of the probation period
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
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The successful candidate will work with service users and their carers under the direction of a senior member of the team to provide regular practical support as identified in the care plan. You will support and enable the service user to develop and maintain independence whilst promoting recovery. The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Job Overview
The Registered Home Manager will provide clinical leadership, governance and management in the domiciliary care home. They will ensure the delivery of high-quality holistic care, maintain high levels of occupancy and compliance with CQC and other regulatory requirements. The Manager will be working based in our Colchester office and may need to travel to Suffolk to visit clients for assessments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Implement quality assurance initiatives and maintain satisfactory standards with social care regulators and local authorities.
• Managing and promoting new business to grow and enhance the business through – Suffolk County Council (SCC), Essex County Council, and the private sector.
• Attend SCC contract Meetings and regular staff meetings.
• Overseeing consistency with Carers Hours / staffing levels.
• Audit care systems regarding care plans, risk assessments, carers notes, medication and new paperwork to be completed in a timely manner.
• Provide improvement, independence, and choice for service users, making sure they are treated with dignity at all times.
• Develop a culture of continuous quality improvement using the framework of clinical governance.
• Collaborate with HR team to ensure all staff are annually appraised and that the required standards of performance are being achieved.
• Manage under-performance through objective setting and regular reviews, and that regular supervisions occur in line with company policy.
• Ensure the company and its processes are fully compliant with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Understand the legal requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Regulations and other legislations and ensure the company complies with Essential Standards of Quality and Safety.
• To liase with and cooperate with CQC inspections SCC inspections and when involved with safeguarding.
• Have a full understanding of all the company’s policies and procedures and ensure that all these policies are always followed.


Key Requirements:
- Must have access to a car and driving licence.
- Must have an NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent, or is working towards it.
- Experience setting up a new branch. Eg for funding and other key elements of generating business.
- Strong leadership skills; ability to delegate tasks and manage a team while also being involved.
- Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to allocate resources effectively and have good financial management.
- Good knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards applying to adult social care.
- Ability to manage and motivate staff effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with challenges that may arise in the delivery of care services while remaining calm.
- Good time-management skills and organisational skills to meet the needs of clients and maintain smooth operations of the company.
- Good knowledge of person-centred care and experience of implementing this.
- Provide ongoing training and support for care staff and be up-to-date with industry developments.
- Good IT skills.
- Ability to commute between Colchester office on a daily basis, and Suffolk for assessments.


Benefits of working with us:
- Free DBS cost.
- Excellent technology to support seamless, cost-effective and time-efficient working environment. – free laptop and phone device.
- 26 days paid annual leave.
- A supportive team that embraces diversity and inclusivity.
- Paid mileage.
- Train the Trainer programme.
- Regular check-in with Directors for support and wellbeing.
- Flexibility.
- Free paid hours for mental health & wellbeing checks with third party.
- Discounts for lunch in cafeteria.
- Access to Blue Light Card.

Applicants we are looking for:
• Previous experience in a manager role within the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of health and social care practices and regulations.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communicator, an active listener and good documentation.
• Empathetic, dedicated and compassionate for customer and their families.
• Proficiency in using computer software for scheduling and record-keeping.
• Strong ability to learn, resilient and adaptable to new challenges

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