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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Capel Manor College and we are now seeking to appoint a Hybrid Technology Support Technician.
The post holder will assist with daily operations, deliver prompt and effective technical support and help manage system issues, ensuring that technical issues or requests are resolved swiftly and within designated service level agreements (SLAs), minimizing disruptions to technology services. They will support helpdesk tickets, and ensure data integrity across our systems. The post holder will play a critical role in maintaining the smooth operation of campus technology systems.
The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for technology and a keen interest in IT support. They will demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and an organised approach to tasks and documentation. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of DNS and DHCP. They will hold the ability to work effectively within a team and coordinate with various departments is essential, as is an ability to work flexibly with job tasks and working hours, work under little supervision and use initiative and own judgement in making decisions.

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Mon - Fri 8:15 to 15:45 Number of positions: 1
Qualifications Required: GCSE including Maths and English
Start Date: January 2025 Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 per annum

The governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Administration Support Officer to join the staff of our friendly Roman Catholic schools

The successful candidate will:

• Preferably be a practising member of the Catholic Church
• Preferably have experience of working within an office environment
• Be someone who works methodically and pays attention to detail
• Have English & Maths skills to Grade C/4 GCSE (or at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2 or higher)

We can offer:

• A caring Catholic ethos
• Friendly children and staff
• A strong, supportive and hard-working team
• Excellent opportunities for CPD

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: personnel@st-edmunds.manchester.sch.uk If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: 3 x Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: 27 November 2024

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

This role is subject to -

Proof of Manchester Residency – to check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit - https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

Manchester Equipment and Adaptations Partnership is seeking a Business Support Officer for its community equipment service.

Manchester Equipment and Adaptation Partnership (MEAP) is a city-wide service, providing a co-ordinated, comprehensive service to children and adults, to maximise independence, choice, safety and quality of life.

The service works in collaboration with Health and other key stakeholders to develop effective partnerships, linkages and greater coordinated working with other services, key agencies and organisations to ensure that teams contribute to the development and delivery of the city’s priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to play a key part in the running of a busy, high performing team.

The role provides a unique opportunity to work over multiple sectors, developing relationships and influencing processes.

This is a rewarding role and an opportunity for someone to make a real difference to Manchester residents through the effective delivery of a service that helps our citizens come home from hospital and avoid admissions to hospital.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate person who wants to be part of a team whose main priorities are promoting quality of life and independence for our disabled citizens across Manchester

MEAP is a fast paced and extremely busy service so we need someone who is able to meet these demands, who can prioritise their tasks, work on their own initiative and who is passionate about Manchester and wants to deliver a high quality service.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

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What we will need from you if you’re successful

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Proof of Manchester residency (that you are a resident within the boundaries of Manchester City Council)

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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Job Description

Service Care Solutions has a new and exciting opportunity which has become available working as a Leaving Care Personal Advisor with Oldham Council.

Oldham Council are currently looking for someone who is happy to work 37 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pathway Planning: Work closely with young people to create and review personalized Pathway Plans, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Advocacy and Support: Act as an advocate for care leavers, promoting equality of opportunity, and supporting them in housing, education, employment, and health.
• Relationship Building: Develop strong, trusting relationships with young people, and engage with partners and external organizations to foster independence and positive outcomes.
• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload, maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively to deliver high-quality support.
• Team Contribution: Support colleagues, participate in team meetings, and help develop services for care leavers.

What You'll Need:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level III in Child Care, Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven experience working with young people, ideally in a post-16 or leaving care setting.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to diverse needs.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Children's Act 1989 and 2000, Leaving Care Act).
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel and occasionally work outside regular office hours.

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to John… John.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Why Service Care Solutions?

• A Dedicated consultant specific to your area of work with up to date knowledge on markets and new positions.
• We operate nationwide working with both public and private domains.
• All Compliance paid for including DBS and Social Work registration.
• We operate 3 payrolls per week
• Bring your Job to us bonus of £250
• Refer a friend Bonus of £250

Customer Service Advisor

• Location: Manchester City Centre
• Salary: £24,735 basic
• Bonus: Uncapped (Expected earnings of £30,000 with bonus)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 10am - 5:30pm, Friday 10am - 4pm
• Contract: Full time, permanent contract
• Holidays: 25 days holidays + bank holidays (option to purchase / sell 5 holidays per year) + additional leave during other international celebrated holidays
• + Excellent training and progression opportunities

A growing business based in Manchester City Centre are looking to recruit a number of enthusiastic Customer Service / Sales Agents to join their expanding team.

The role is paying a starting basic salary of £24,735 per annum plus bonus schemes taking your expected overall earnings to be around £30,000.

This role also offers Monday to Friday working hours including a late start / early finish every Friday!

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with experience within a customer focused role or graduates who are looking for Monday to Friday office work.

The main duties of the role are:

• You will be checking in on customers who have requested a call through the company's website to gather more information (warm leads!). You will need to take a consultative approach with their customers to help them to make an informed decision.
• Query handling in response to customer requests with the support of clear information and providing professional customer service
• Ensure every time you interact with a customer you are determined to provide the customer with the best possible experience.
• Have the customer at the heart of everything you do.

To be considered for the role of Customer Service Advisor you must possess the following;

• Have experience within a previous customer service focused role (call centre, retail, hospitality etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional attitude and telephone manner
• Have basic IT skills

This is an amazing opportunity for a customer focused Customer Service Advisor to join a reputable, successful expanding company with clear opportunities for progression and development.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Company Description

Title: Service Supervisor

Location: 1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB

Salary: £28,350

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Monday - Friday
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for co-ordinating impeccable service? Are you supportive, organised and articulate? Do you have what it takes to drive for continuous improvement? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Service Supervisor who supports their team, enabling them to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a Service Supervisor who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to cultivate a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Supervision and Training - recruit, train, and supervise catering team, including servers, chefs, and support personnel. Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback to maintain a high level of performance
• Quality Control - monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards to ensure they meet or exceed customer expectations. Address and resolve any issues or concerns promptly to ensure customer satisfaction
• Logistics Management - coordinate delivery, setup, and breakdown of catering equipment and supplies. Oversee the flow of events, including food service, beverage distribution, and guest interactions. Manage inventory and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels
• Customer Service - foster positive relationships with clients and guests, addressing their needs and concerns. Handle customer inquiries, requests, and special dietary requirements with professionalism and courtesy. Be curious, solicit feedback from clients to continuously improve catering services

Qualifications

• Previous experience commensurate with role
• Have a contagious passion for food and customer service
• You draw satisfaction from supervising, training, and supporting a team
• Understanding of delegation and influencing skills
• Excellent organisational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

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Customer Service Team Leader

Hybrid – travel to Manchester office required

£30,000 - £33,000 plus bonus + benefits

40 hour per week, over 5 of 7 days. 9-hour shifts between 8am and 7pm Monday – Friday and 8.30am – 5.30pm Saturday – Sunday. Shift pattern to be determined.

BCA are the biggest name in Europe’s vehicle remarketing industry, backed by the Constellation Automotive Group, we’re part of a family including cinch and WeBuyAnyCar.com. We’re growing rapidly and are on a key digital transformation journey.

Constellation Automotive Group is the largest vertically integrated digital used car marketplace in Europe, combining the leading digital brands across the segments of consumer to business, business to business and business to consumer. We offer competitive salaries plus attractive benefits, unrivalled support to progress and flexible remote working.

We are looking for a Customer Service Team Leader to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract. As a Team Leader in the Customer Claims department, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the team, guiding and supporting Claims Advisors to meet performance targets while ensuring exceptional customer service standards. You'll be a key player in developing your team, managing performance, and driving continuous improvements to the claims process.

Key Responsibilities


Allocate and prioritise workflow for the team, ensuring KPIs and service levels are met
Motivate, coach, and support the team daily to achieve and exceed individual and team target
Conduct regular 1-2-1s and appraisals, providing constructive feedback and identifying development needs. Address performance issues swiftly and effectively to maintain high standards
Resolve customer-related issues and complaints, ensuring a positive experience for both customers and the company
Use customer feedback to inform team improvements and implement action plans.
Provide operational feedback to the Claims Team Manager, contribute to the implementation of new processes, and be actively involved in the recruitment and selection process for new team members
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and improving the overall customer experience
Manage team performance and manage absence in line with company policies to ensure consistency and maintain a productive environment
Assist in training, development, and performance management to ensure your team is always performing at their best


Key Skills


Proven experience in leading and motivating a team, ideally within a claims or contact centre environment
Strong ability to coach and develop others to achieve their full potential
A track record of successfully achieving targets and managing performance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
A strong understanding of customer service principles and the ability to lead by example in delivering exceptional service


We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.

INDLP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide administrative support to the CNS/ACPs. Maintain the patient Database and ensure all of the information is up to date and accurate Order supplies and patient information as requested by the CNS/ACPs. Assist the CNS/ACPs with the management of the patient pathway ie ensuring that appointments have been requested and booked. Organise and prioritise the designated workload in order to meet the needs of the service. Assist the CNS/ACPs with handover of patient care to other teams in order to facilitate safe and effective transition of care. Communicate effectively with a range of patients and health and social disciplines. This may include a variety of methods, such as electronic or in person. Triage telephone and email enquiries, using criteria agreed with the core team. Ensure patients/carers know how to contact the service when their condition / needs have changed, including out of hours. Provide general information and support about cancer services, using Trust approved literature. Sign-post patients and relatives/carers to appropriate services such as Maggies and Macmillan in order for them to speak to professionals who are able to discuss issues knowledgeably and impartially. Demonstrate the ability to recognise situations that require rapid response from a health care professional (CNS/ACPs or doctor) and respond appropriately. Evaluate outcomes of care delivery with the registered practitioner. Act as an advocate and facilitator for patients; linking with CNS/ACPs to resolve any issues. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. Assist the CNS/ACPs with the roll out of Holistic Needs Assessment and electronic patient outcomes (eproms) within the disease group Professional/Clinical Leadership: To act as a role model to colleagues, and be an effective resource to patients, carers and colleagues. Support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care. Attend and participate CNS/ACPs Away Days and Strategy Meetings Recognise personal limitations and work within parameters of job description, or as guided by CNS/ACPs. Seek help appropriately. Education and Development. To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for growth and development within the role. Ensure compliance with Trust essential training. Attend educational meetings and conferences, appropriate to the role, in order to keep up-dated with current best practice. Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers. Research and Audit Assist CNS/ACPs in audit and evaluation of service delivery and help identify areas for improvement and change.

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Mental Health Midwife.

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in a supportive, friendly environment that prioritizes women and birthing people? If you're passionate about providing exceptional care, we want YOU!

We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Midwife to enhance our midwifery team across the vibrant Oldham and Rochdale sites. In this role, you will collaborate with our dedicated perinatal mental health team to create clear, integrated pathways of care for those facing perinatal mental health challenges.

As a valued member of our talented team, you'll have the opportunity to continuously evaluate and improve our services, ensuring they are person-cantered, quality-driven, and responsive to our community's needs.

What We Seek:

A qualified Midwife with post-preceptorship experience.

A passion for delivering tailored, empathetic care within the mental health pathway.

Independence and teamwork flair within a multidisciplinary environment.

Your Impact:

You'll be committed to high-quality, responsive care, engaging actively with service users to shape and enhance our perinatal mental health services. Together, we can transform care delivery through valuable feedback and innovative service co-design.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in empowering birthing people and supporting their mental health journey. Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of women navigating mental health challenges during childbirth then we are seeking a dedicated individual to partner with our Lead Specialist Midwife for Maternal Mental Health as a vital member of our dynamic Mental Health team.

In this pivotal role, you will help foster a supportive environment for women during their maternity journey, ensuring that mental health considerations are seamlessly integrated throughout their care. Imagine being the bridge that connects community maternity services with diverse agencies, providing essential advice and fostering collaboration on mental health issues.

Your mission? To assist the Specialist Midwife in advancing our Mental Health responsibilities and to empower care organization staff with the knowledge and tools they need. You'll have the opportunity to deliver impactful training, help signpost services, and guide fellow professionals under the mentorship of our Specialist Midwife for Mental Health.

This role isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to work in partnership with various healthcare agencies, creating lasting impacts in the community. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a fulfilling role that truly matters, we want to hear from you!

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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The Bishop Wand Church of England School is a creative and vibrant learning community where students receive the encouragement and support to become successful, determined and confident young people.
As the Pastoral Support Assistant for a Key Stage, you will be responsible for providing day to day support to the Heads of Year and Pastoral Team, liaising with staff, students, parents and external agencies in relation to student support issues as required. The post holder will provide support for our inclusion room, sharing with other staff the supervision of students during the time they are working in isolation. The ideal candidate will enjoy working directly with students, supporting them with a firm but compassionate manner.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to foster effective professional working relationships with students, teachers and external bodies alike. Outstanding administrative, planning and organisational skills are essential to this post as is the ability to demonstrate a high standard of confidentiality, presentation and attention to detail.Please refer to the Job Profile and Terms Summary for further information.

Housing Support Worker


Job Type: Permanent Full -Time

Salary: £24,962 Per Annum (Base salary £23,962 + £1,000 Unsociable Hours) - this role is also eligible for a one-off retention payment 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 08:00 and 22:00

Location: Bedford,Luton& Watford

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

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Assistant. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times. Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner. Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role. Our ideal candidate must: Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as Care Assistant. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times. Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner. Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role. Our ideal candidate must: Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home. Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members. Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Reception duties include the following: (this list is not exhaustive) Booking telephone appointments through inbound calls. Calling and messaging patients with regards to their care needs - managing appointments and health campaigns and working with priorities set by the management team. Updating patient records - Accurate information and full documentation of actions. Processing online consultation forms. General administrative tasks. Ability to differentiate differing needs of a wide population and adjust processes and protocols to suit the patient need. Safeguarding vulnerable patients - full training provided as first point of contact to recognise and flag safeguarding concerns.

Care Assistant (Days) based at Epworth Grange, Bury Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 10-mile radius of the Care Home

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full -Time - 39 hours available per week.

'Are you looking to use your skills to benefit older people in a homely environment? A career in Social Care could be for you…'

About the role

As a Care Assistant at MHA you will provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. Every day will be different and you'll have the opportunity to use your people skills to make a real difference.

About you

The right values, attitude and behaviours are more important than your previous career background. Therefore whilst previous care experience is desirable it is not essential and we'll provide all the training and support you need to thrive. You don't need any qualifications to get started as a Care Assistant.

You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important. So, if you have the ability to change someone's mood, lift spirits and truly care for those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

Why join?

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people.

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About us

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider and our mission is to 'enable people to live later life well'. Through 90 specialist care homes, 70 thriving retirement living schemes and 62 vibrant community services and befriending, we inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life. We have over 7,600 dedicated colleagues and are supported by over 4,000 generous volunteers. All our donations and any surplus we generate is invested into the services we provide for our 18,500 residents and members. Our values underpin our entire approach: we nurture mind body and spirit; we respect every person, treating them with dignity; and we inspire the best in each other.

About the home

At Epworth Grange, we provide residential and dementia care for our 41 residents, in warm and homely en suite accommodation.

For more information about the home, please click here

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CV's from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA's Talent Acquisition Team.