Total 777 Customer Service job vacancies in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5NJ

A client within the public sector based in the East Midlands is currently recruiting for a Repairs Team Leader to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to carry out repair inspections of residential properties with experience of working on disrepair cases and understand the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• facilitate and supervise housing repairs and void maintenance services.
• identify, develop and implement new business opportunities within repairs and maintenance.
• effectively lead, develop and motivate the repairs and maintenance teams (operatives), monitor and report on the delivery of the Responsive Repairs and Void Maintenance services, ensuring they meet time, cost, quality targets and the needs of residents.
• ensure all employees within the section including trade and manual employees are effectively managed, have a clear focus on quality and customer service delivery and are motivated and empowered to achieve objectives.
• provide equality in service delivery and lead on all aspects of repairs and maintenance for the Council, including management of the in-house repairs service, external material suppliers and sub-contractors.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require to have an HNC/ONC in Building studies/Construction Management or equivalent level. You will also require a valid driving license as well as access to your own vehicle.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Proven supervisory experience in the delivery of a high quality in-house (DLO) repairs and maintenance
• Experience of planned maintenance and asset management contracts
• Management experience in a construction related environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal and statutory framework relating to repairs and maintenance services.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legal and statutory framework relating to employment, local government and repairs and maintenance services.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £25 p/h Umbrella Ltd. (approx. £20 p/h PAYE)

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Support Worker Leicester - £11.45 per hour

Typical Shifts are: 7.30am to 2.30pm pm - 2.30pm to 9.30pm

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Our ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) service Willowbrook in Leicester is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local restaurants and attending appointments, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone's life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

We’re interested in our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Support Workers should hold a full UK driving license, be resilient, flexible and composed in their approach, have experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice as well as experience working with individuals with autism, acquired brain injury, complex individuals with mental health needs, and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker, what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

We have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff and we offer sector leading career progression, so don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RL - although travel across the county will be required as part of the role

Recruitment Areas - Charnwood, North West Leicestershire & Melton, Wigston Oadby Mkt Harborough

Worker Category: Field Based Worker

Salary: £25,1888 - £25,590 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: Between 15 and 30 hours

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 31st December 2024

Interview Date(s): To be arranged

Are you a dedicated, flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic care professional with a passion for supporting people within their own homes? If so, then a role within our Home Care Assessment and Reablement Team (HART) might be right up your street.

About the Role

The HART service helps people to return home from hospital or prevents them from being admitted, by supporting them to regain their independence. As a HART Support Worker in HART, you will provide short, intensive reablement support to people with disabilities and those who are frail and recovering from illness or injury, focusing on helping them to restore their optimum level of independence. You will be required to motivate them to help them build their confidence by identifying their goals and providing positive feedback about their progress and achievements.

The support you provide may include helping with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing/undressing, showering, bathing, meal preparation, domestic activities, and engaging in community activities. You will also be required to support with identifying suitable assistive technology equipment and demonstrating its safe use, as well as advising on strategies for managing fatigue and pain, and preventing falls.

You will be required to work shifts on a rota that operates between 7.00am and 10.00pm including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

What we offer:

• Guaranteed contracted hours (between 15 and 30 hours per week and various geographical areas in Leicestershire).
• Rotas are organised well in advance; with alternate weekends off work.
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
• Opportunities to progress within a large public sector organisation.
• DBS check paid for by us.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to staff wellbeing and counselling service.
• Access to an employee discount scheme, providing a whole host of retail discount including your supermarket weekly shop and gym membership!
• Work for an organisation which 95% of our staff say is a good employer.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Hold a Level 2/3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or other relevant equivalent qualification) or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Be committed to delivering high standards of care/support in an anti-discriminatory manner.
• Be able to work effectively on your own as well as part of a team.
• Have basic IT skills sufficient to write and maintain records.
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and record relevant and accurate observations.
• Be able to work under pressure and to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Be willing to attend relevant job-related training as required.

We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Jane Wesson, Quality & Recruitment Manager

Telephone:0116 305 3218

Email: Jane.Wesson@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

This is a LCC Featured Job.

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Nursery Practioner
Social Care & Education is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established nursery in Leicester. You’ll be part of a dynamic team, committed to providing a safe and nurturing space for babies and young children to learn, play, and grow.
Duration: Full Time, permanent
Location: Leicester, LE2
Salary: £22,000 per annum
The Role
• Record and monitor children’s daily progress
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents/carers and staff
• Support nursery management and fellow team members
• Adhere to nursery policies and procedures
• Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene
• Create imaginative, fun, and educational activities for children
The Requirements
• Qualified in Early Years at NVQ Level 3 (Level 2 may be considered)
• Sound working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build partnerships with parents and carers
• Deep understanding of child development and learning
• A collaborative team player, willing to assist with tasks like snack preparation and cleaning

Take the next step in your career and make a difference in the lives of young children. Apply today!

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.

Job Title: Residential Children’s Support Worker
Contract: Full Time, Permanent contract
Salary: £11.44 per hour and additional for sleep-ins
Location: Leicester
Social Care and Education are looking for a compassionate and skilled Residential Support Worker to join our client’s home in Leicester area. The home specialises in providing care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. This role is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young people with learning disabilities, supporting their growth, independence, and well-being.
The main duties of this position may include:
Ensuring a firm, caring, consistent, well-ordered environment is always maintained.
Supervising children and young people before and after the school/college day including mealtimes and to proactively support/encourage the development of their cooking skills etc.
To actively promote and participate in care planning, developing risk assessments, behaviour management and to attend regular team meetings.
Accompanying children and young people on recreational activities and demonstrating positive role modelling.
Working as part of a team to provide a programme of evening & weekend activities for children and young people and to effectively manage small budgets, in relation to this.
·Promoting the social and emotional well-being & development of children and young people and to consistently strive to further develop these skills.
To be considered for this position, we would like if you had:
• Applicants must have a strong background in supporting young adults in a residential or care setting.
• Proven experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is essential, as this role requires patience, empathy, and specialized care.

Role: Service Manager - Community Mental Health
Salary: £33,098
Location: Ratby - Leicestershire
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - Flexible to do days and nights plus weekends and Bank holidays on a rota.

I am currently working with a national provider of mental health and substance misuse. Joining their close-knit team, you will take a proactive approach to substance misuse recovery. You will manage a team and service co-located within a multi-disciplinary team within NHS Secure Community Services.

In this vital front line management role, you will be working as a Service Manager, taking responsibility for everything from the day-to-day management of service contracts and staff, through to client support and building maintenance. We`ll also rely on you to develop a service/location training and development plan and look after the service`s budget. Managing all aspects of risk will be important too, as will ensuring data entry onto our MI and reporting systems is accurate and timely. In short, you`ll do everything you can to make sure the quality of the service we provide is nothing less than exceptional.

If you have significant experience of direct client work in an alcohol, drug or mental health setting and are used to recruiting, line managing and supervising staff. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use then this could be the perfect opportunity.

To be successful within this role you`ll need significant knowledge and experience of working in mental health and undertaking risk assessments. You will be solution-focused and outcome-driven, with a firm but inclusive, open and encouraging management style, lots of tact and diplomacy and the ability to lead by example

You`ll also need to be highly motivated and flexible with the ability to lead from the front and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary partnership. A management qualification or evidence of significant management training is also preferred. An energetic and confident self-starter, with lots of initiative, strong leadership skills and excellent literacy and numeracy, a flexible approach, good office IT skills and access to use of a car for travel within the local area are all essential too

For your hard work and commitment will be rewarded with a competitive salary of £33,098 per annum as well as excellent benefits including 32 days annual leave, ongoing training and development and internal progression opportunities.

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant practitioner to join our team, providing key SEN support within the classroom on a 1:1 basis and working closely with other teaching staff to ensure provision is effective and that learning needs are met.

Job overview

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll provide personalised SEN provision on a 1:1 basis, supporting the pupil in accessing the curriculum at an appropriate level and adapting the learning to make it accessible for students with specific needs. This role also involves providing pastoral support, and you’ll monitor progress to feed back to the class teacher whilst working closely with relevant staff to ensure an individual can achieve to the fullest extent.

Job requirements


NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as a minimum

GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above

Experience of supporting pupils with SEN and utilising strategies to manage behaviours and meet needs, including supporting speech and language

Awareness of Child Safeguarding and the latest SEN policies to implement effective provision, including working with outside agencies to deliver EHCP provisions

Ability to effectively communicate on the pupil’s progress, with strong written and verbal communication skills


Why join us?

As a Learning Support Assistant within Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, you’ll be able to make a key difference to a pupil’s educational experience as a crucial part of the wider team, and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset with key training and development opportunities available.

Hays Education is working in partnership with an Ofsted rated 'Good' school in Leicester who are looking for a Learning Support Assistant. The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a welcoming school community in a reputable, supportive multi-academy trust.

Your new role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with a teacher to provide teaching and learning support to pupils as well as supporting other associated activities in line with school policies and procedures. In this job, you will help to create a safe learning environment under the direct supervision of ateacher. Your new role will involve encouraging a high standard of behaviour, developing relationships with pupils and teachers and supporting the use of learning materials in the classroom.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this new job as a Learning Support Assistant you will have an NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Equivalent OR you will be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the STL Level 2 National Occupational Standards relevant to working as a Learning Support Assistant. It is important that you have experience supporting teaching and learning in a classroom environment.You will need to have a good knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

What you'll get in return

• Supportive Community: Be a part of a welcoming school community within a growing multi-academy trust
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay which fairly reward your hard work
• Flexible Opportunities: Work around your schedule for a better work/life balance, without compromising on commitments
• Professional Development: Access a range of resources to support your career growth including a dedicated consultant
• Exclusive Job Opportunities: Get first access to live job opportunities in Leicestershire
• Hays also offers an excellent Refer A Friend scheme worth £350 in high street vouchers

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forwrad an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job, contact your local Hays office for a confidential discussion on your career.

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

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Short Stay School (South), Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA

Worker Category: Field Based Worker

Salary: £23.898 -£24.300 Pro Rota

Working Hours: 25 Hours per week either AM or Pm - 5 hours per day Term time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

Interview Date(s): W/c 2nd December 2024

About the Role

• To escort pupils in the minibuses to and from school, with due regard for their safety and secure travel at all times in accordance with the relevant policies, procedures and good practice whilst maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation
• To promote inclusion
• To provide support for the pupils in the classroom and ensuring that the pupil is fully included in learning
• To support the pupil across the curriculum, under the direction of the class-teacher and SENCO
• To prepare resources for teaching as directed by the class teacher
• To support the pupils in the playground, being mindful of their health and safety in relation to their Special Educational Needs and encouraging safe interactive play.
• Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards.
• To ready pupils for reintegration back in mainstream school.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post, you must have:

• GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language
• Experience within a primary school
• Experience of working with the general public within a service provision environment
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups
• The ability to apply up to date legislation and practice in supporting inclusion for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
• The ability to work collaboratively with senior management, other staff, other agencies, and gain their confidence

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Craig Collins Interim Headteacher or Rachel Fisher Interim Deputy Headteacher

Telephone: 0116 275 9150

Email: craig.collins@leics.gov.uk or rachel.fisher@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RA / Working from home

Worker Category: This is a hybrid post involving fieldwork

Salary: £34,350 - £37,950 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Fixed term/ Secondment for 12 months

Closing Date: 26th November 2024

Interview Date(s): 9th December 2024

Are you looking for an exciting and interesting opportunity to work within a creative, dynamic and energetic team?

About the Role

DPST take a whole family approach and work flexibly with children in care in order to improve outcomes for our children and increase placement stability.

The team works creatively to provide a range of support, underpinned by a therapeutic and trauma informed approach, with the aim of ensuring our children are able to reach their full potential and thrive.

The main themes of the team’s work are:

• Working directly with children/young people and their carers, using targeted interventions, including with parents where children are placed with them, using a variety of resources and approaches, including joint work where appropriate.
• Assessing the needs of children, young people and their carers, in order to inform the planning and delivery of work that will meet the needs of children/young people, in order to sustain positive outcomes for them.
• Supporting young people making transitions, particularly when ‘stepping down’ from a residential placement, or rehabilitation home.
• Increasing carers’ understanding of therapeutic parenting and trauma informed practice.
• Supporting safety planning around a child or young person, by delivering strategies and interventions which address identified risk factors, and planning support that will meet the needs of an individual’s care plan.
• Regularly monitoring and reviewing the provision of work and making adjustments when required, dependent on the needs of children, young people and their parents/carers.
• Using a variety of methods and to help sustain improved outcomes, including putting parents/carers in touch with community groups and other services as part of a care plan.
• Advocating for children in care, ensuring their voices are heard, and their needs are fully met, both physically and emotionally.
• Building effective and positive working relationships with families, encouraging greater social inclusion and involvement in pro social activities.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating group work.

In order to achieve this, you will of course have support from your line manager, including regular supervision.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must: have:

• NVQ level 3 in Childcare Diploma or Childcare Qualification, or evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of working directly with challenging children and young people, as well as vulnerable young people in at least one of the following settings: social care, education, youth offending or health.
• Knowledge of child development and an awareness of differing needs of children and young people and their carers, knowledge of other cultures, and have an understanding of the risk factors and prevention work that impacts upon children’s attachment, and presenting behaviours.
• Good time management skills, organisational and planning skills, assessment skills, IT skills, and a good standard of case recording and report writing skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationship with children, young people and their carers with ability to observe and analyse behaviours, their causes, and put forward solutions to problems using a solution focussed and therapeutic foundation.
• The ability to communicate confidently, respectfully and persuasively with children, young people and carers.
• Be accountable for allocated casework & Maintain concise and accurate records either electronically or in manual written case files.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Helen Taylor; Team Manager Email : Helen.Taylor@leics.gov.uk Tel: 0116 305 6325

Or Dawna Moffat; Assistant Service Manager Email: Dawna.Moffat@Leics.gov.uk Tel: 0116 305 9014

How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Housing Support Worker - Merseyside

Job Type: PermanentFull -Time

Salary: £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours) - this role is also eligible for a one-off retentionpayment of £1000 upon successfully completing 9 months service*

*The quoted figure is a full-time equivalent value, which will be pro-rated for part-time staff – subject to qualifying eligibility of service and not being under notice at the qualifying date

Full Time: Working hours are 8 hours per day, shift patterns and flexibility will be discussed during the interview. (The provision of the contract is between :00 and 22:00

Location: Merseyside

Candidates are required to have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for the purposes of undertaking the requirements of this role.

Making a difference

The Community Accommodation with Support, tier 2 (CAS-2) contract is a high-profile commission direct from the Ministry of Justice. Operating in every region across England and Wales. CAS-2 provide accommodation, support to low and medium risk offenders that are eligible for a home detention curfew or bail that would otherwise be held in prison because they do not have accommodation in the community. It is currently Nacro’s largest single contract and is set to grow by 60% over the next 18 months!

What will you be doing:

In this role no two days are ever the same and you will have the opportunity to make an impact and a difference for our service users and wider communities. Managing your diary to meet the requirements of the role, you’ll meet with service users, discuss support needs and how we can help them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and court staff to best support our service users. You’ll also need to be able to help our service users with applying for Housing Benefit and paying rent etc. All of our properties require to meet the ‘Decent Homes Standard’ and to do that you’ll need great attention to detail to ensure that our homes are clean, tidy and all repairs are reported and actioned, so they are readily available for our service user to move into.

• People who love this role are: · Resilient – doesn’t take the events of the day home with them, undertakes activity to care for own wellbeing
• Curious – will ask questions to understand before finding solutions or signposting.
• Emotionally intelligent - Perceptive to human behaviour, instinctively knows when something isn’t right.
• Has a level of self-confidence and knows own limitations. Positive outlook – enthusiastic and willing to learning.
• Warm personality, smiles and gives appropriate eye contact, demonstrates.
• Demonstrates team working and supports peers. Combines efforts with others.
• Personal values match those of Nacro.

What are we looking for:

• Genuine interest in people – wants to interact with people through different methods (phone, email, face to face) and can change their own communication style to meet the needs of the audience and situation. Listening, asking questions to confirm understanding, clear and concise, doesn’t always accept the status quo. Uses common sense to help make decisions.
• Acts with integrity and within professional boundaries in the service users' best interests and Nacro. Knows when to escalate issues or concerns, and to ask for help.
• Able to manage competing priorities – manages self, is organised to deliver, updates systems and reports in a timely manner, sets reminders and follows up to ensure outcomes happen. Pays attention to the detail.
• ICT literate – training will be given for our systems, need to be able to use outlook, word and excel at a basic level. ·

Non-Negotiables - Without these things you would find it very challenging to complete the job role.

• Full clean UK Driving licence.
• Access to vehicle - you will be reimbursed for your mileage at 45p per mile.
• Willing to undertake extensive travel for business. ·
• Business car insurance will be required if appointed for the post.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. as well as registration on the DBS Update Service. These will be completed as part of the Pre-Employment Screening process. This role also requires a Prison Clearance.
• We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and having a criminal record will not necessarily preclude you from being successful in your application.

Rewards and Benefits-

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free eye test and £50 contribution towards glasses
• Employee assistance programme
• Excellent benefits including a great annual leave entitlement, additional special leave, an occupational sick pay scheme which exceeds statutory requirements.
• The opportunity to work flexibly within the community as this role allows you to work from home in between property visits.

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat regarding the role, please email Abdiquadir.Mohammed@nacro.org.uk

This role provides an excellent springboard into other criminal justice professions including experience of working with a range of criminal justice agencies. In addition, you will gain experience in liaising local authority Housing Benefit departments and the DWP to resolve financial issues.

Request for Visa Sponsorship – NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS VACANCY

Nacro is a visa sponsorship licence holder. There is strict criteria for visa sponsorship set by the British Government. This vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, however depending on your personal circumstances there maybe a different route for you to be able to legally work with us.

ELSA (Emotional Learning Support Assistant)​ Grade 6 - £25,188 FTE ​ Full time – 39 weeks per year - term time only​ At Thomas Estley we are proud of our inclusion ethos. We have a new exciting opportunity, and the college is looking to appoint an ELSA, their responsibility would include meeting with students to help them develop their emotional literacy. They would be expected to track and monitor the impact of their intervention on students as well as liaise with parents where appropriate. The closing date for this post is Monday 18th November 2024 at 9am.

Our mission is to Build Leadership and Character Together as part of a community of courage and commitment to success. We are part of a successful multi academy trust which provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary and secondary education in Leicestershire, and the lead school in TELA learning alliance. We collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive family community college that provides the best for, and expects the best from all students and staff, and we are well known locally for our warm family atmosphere, as well as our commitment to growing leadership at all levels for students and staff. We offer you: A fantastic team of staff to work with and be a part of – the ‘Thomas Estley family’ An inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. A popular and oversubscribed school with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups and strong academic outcomes Free membership of the SAS Wellbeing scheme (including 24 hours access to GP advice, physiotherapy, counselling and a wealth of other wellbeing services) and our inhouse staff wellbeing enhancement offer A personalised ‘Success AT Career plan’ with twice annual review to ensure the right blend of support and challenge Commitment to continuing professional development and leadership development A generous pension scheme, combined with full teachers pay and conditions Induction mentoring, whatever your skills or experience. Ofsted, 2019: Leaders provide pupils with a curriculum that is rich in opportunities and experiences, including a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Leaders are passionate about ensuring that the school is inclusive for all. They work hard to make all pupils welcome. All teachers receive professional development that balances their individual needs with those of the school. Teachers who are still relatively new to the profession feel well supported, both with their teaching and their pastoral responsibilities. Pupils develop as well-rounded individuals who value diversity and equality, across a range of different religions and cultures. In the words of one parent, ‘My child is happy and maturing well, with kindness and tolerance.’ Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and value the help and support they receive from staff. The trust’s mission of ‘building leadership and character together’ is clearly evident throughout all years.

In-School Support Worker Melton and South Charnwood Inclusion Partnership Permanent Contracted Hrs: 37 per week Working Wks: Term Time plus Inset Days (39 weeks) Grade: Grade 8, Pts 15 to 18 Salary: £22,695 to £24,713 per annum Start Date: ASAP Part-time working requests will be considered

Are you a looking for a rewarding career within a Trust that can offer continued professional development? Would you like to make a positive difference to young people lives by supporting and developing their learning? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-School Support Worker to join us at Melton and South Charnwood Inclusion Partnership (MSCIP), located at The Roundhill Academy. The Melton and South Charnwood Inclusion Partnership works with schools in the area to support children and young people who are finding it difficult to thrive and succeed in a mainstream setting. This is an exciting time to join MSCIP as we look to expand our offer to our local schools. The successful candidate will spend time in our partnership schools to provide support to those pupils who are struggling within a mainstream setting. This will provide opportunities for young people who are at risk of disengagement but who have the potential to be “nudged back on track”. The sessions will be tailored to the individual needs of pupils. The role will also include spending time at the MSCIP Centre to support those who are enrolled onto our bespoke programme of intervention and education. This role is a rewarding one with a successful candidate having the opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people to maintain their school placements and avoiding suspensions and permanent exclusion. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a pastoral background who is looking to make a real difference to our young people’s lives.

The ideal candidate will: • Be educated to degree level with qualifications in relation to education welfare/safeguarding or have equivalent experience • Have experience of working at KS4 and/or KS3 in a secondary school, pupil referral unit or training provider in a pastoral or similar role • Be a team player, with evidence of successfully supporting vulnerable pupils who are at risk of exclusion • Have an understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice • Have the ability to work on their own initiative and to respond flexibly to changing priorities under pressure • Have excellent communication skills • Be emotionally and physically resilient to meet the challenges and demands of the role In return we offer: • Opportunity to work within a supportive team • Opportunities for career development with access to apprenticeship and training schemes • Generous annual leave entitlements • Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (24% contribution by the employer) • Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support) • Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme • Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination
Applications If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school please contact Helen Masoum, MSCIP Behaviour Partnership Co-ordinator, prior to applying.
To apply for this position: 1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy 2. Apply using the online application form 3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position
Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 11th November 2024 Provisional Interview Date: Monday 18th November 2024 We look forward to receiving your application!

SAFEGUARDING… Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. WE ARE ALL UNIQUE… At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Be all you can be with Hamberley
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join our home.
Working with the Home Manager and Quality Assurance team, the Clinical Lead will be responsible for ensuring effective and safe clinical practice, monitor standards via audits and observations, review policies, implement action plans and provide reports as required
At Hamberley we believe our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’, and we focus on the tiny details that make our homes for older people a luxurious and comfortable, home-like environment.
We offer our Clinical Leads:

- Competitive Salary
- Company pension
- Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC Rating
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- We’ll cover the costs for revalidation and your enhanced disclosure form
- Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral *T&Cs Apply

What you’ll be doing:

- Upholding the values of Inspire Neurocare and leading the Clinical and Care teams.
- Providing leadership, support and supervision for clinical and care staff as advised by the Home Manager.
- On call duties according to the needs of the home and Home Manager.
- Within scope of practice and knowledge, researching, devising and delivering written and verbal training modules and workshops to improve delivery of care.
- Providing feedback to Home Manager on any areas of staff improvement.
- Supporting the Home Manager with clinically related aspects of the home including, assessments of potential residents, liaising with commissioners and stakeholders.
- Leading team and clinical review meetings.
- Working with the Home Manager and QA teams to ensure effective and safe clinical practice is maintained. Carrying out investigations and responding to any complaints or concerns.

Could you be part of our team?
We are recruiting for a Clinical Lead to join our dynamic team. The successful applicant will be/have:

- Registered Nurse with valid NMC Pin and demonstrable post registration experience
- Managing or mentoring experience.
- Previous experience working as a Senior Nurse or staff nurse or registered nurse in a Care Home environment is desirable.
- People Management experience
- Possess committed and organised approach.
- A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Join us at Upton's most stunning care home
Upton Manor is a luxurious care home in Upton, Poole & part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.
Hamberley People
At the heart of our organisation there is a culture of commitment, so we can collectively deliver our vision and create great places to live and work.
We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
About Hamberley
The award-winning Hamberley Care Group is changing the way that elderly care is delivered through our luxury homes across the UK. Fast-growing and innovative, we’re opening three new homes in 2023. Recognised for our exceptional approach to care, we were chosen as Residential Care Provider of the Year in 2019 and 2022.
*T&Cs Apply