Total 199 job vacancies in Somercotes, Alfreton

Looking for HGV 1 flat bed work within the junction 28 area? Then QS have a position we would like to discuss with you at our clients depot in the north Nottinghamshire region. Our client are looking for HGV 1 drivers to drive their flat bed vehicles making 1-2 drops per day.

Working out of the junction 28 area you will be making natioanl deliveries to industrial clients in a C+E wagon.

In order to be succesful within this position, you will need experience in flat bed HGV work.

Within this position you can expect £15.50 per hour PAYE. You will also recieve 28 days of holiday pro rota.

Alternatively, you can be paid Umbrella for £18.76ph

Temporary - Ongoing

Monday to Friday 06:00 until finish (usually 10 - 12 hour shifts).

Within this position you can expect £15.50 per hour PAYE. You will also recieve 28 days of holiday pro rota.

Alternatively, you can be paid Umbrella for £18.76ph

Experienced Care Assistants are required to work in Swanick. The Care Home provide short term residential care setting that can accommodate 39 residents with Illnesses related to Old Age. You will be required to work alongside the established team of Carers in providing an individualised plan of care taking into account their personal health needs and requirements.
As an experienced Care Assistant you will be required to follow individual care plans and complete paperwork and reporting any problems to the senior members of staff. You will be assisting in the resident’s activities of daily living, including aspects of personal care.
You will be expected to work on a one to one basis with some residents at times. You must have an awareness and passion to work with the Elderly, enhancing their quality of life.

- A minimum of 2 years working in a UK care setting, with this being referenceable
- A DBS dated within the last 12 months or the facility to pay for one
- All relevant mandatory training up-to-date and ideally certificates to show for this
We do Not accept sponsorships


Ongoing

Shifts available:
0700-1430
1430-2200
2200-0700

Rate of pay £11.44 between the hours of 0700-1900,and £15.25 1900-0700

REWARDING ROLES FOR EXPERIENCED CARE ASSISTANTS TO START IMMEDIATELY!! We are looking for experienced residential Care Assistants to work for our client in Swanick. The home has the facilities for up to 45 residents with a dedicated team of Carers that are experts in the field of Alzheimer's Disease, Old Age and Physical Disabilities so experience in these areas would be advantageous.

As an experienced Care Assistant you will be required to follow individual’s care plans, care for and attend to the daily activities of the residents. This dedicated team of Carers specialise in providing a full care package to encompass activities that promote wellbeing with residents suffering from Dementia and they pride themselves in providing a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. This is a physically and mentally demanding job so you must have a real desire to work in this setting.


- A minimum of 2 years working in a UK care setting, with this being referenceable
- A DBS dated within the last 12 months or the facility to pay for one
- All relevant mandatory training up-to-date and ideally certificates to show for this


Ongoing position

Shifts available:
0700-1430
1430-2200
2200-0700

Rate of pay £11.44 between the hours of 0700-1900,and £15.25 1900-0700

junior front of house manager | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a junior front of house manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a junior front of house manager, you’ll be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams. you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be, owning your shifts to drive individual + restaurant performance

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team + helping others be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are ready to run shifts, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have an understanding of managing labour + rotas and ready to learn about the financial performance of your restaurant
• are great at recognising great performance on shift and celebrate this with your team

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company

Here at The Perfume Shop, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are always on the lookout for individuals with Talent, a Passion for what we do and a Spark to help achieve our vision.

The Role

Are you passionate about perfume, and love people?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Everyday our Team Leaders work hard to make sure their team and customers feel valued, confident and special.

As a Team Leader, you play an integral role in supporting the Store Manager with the daily operational running of the store. You will lead by example, motivating and supporting a diverse team to deliver against key targets that drive the success of your store.

Contracted Hours: 20
Contract Type: Permanent Contract
Pay Rate: £13.15

What You Will Do:

• You are passionate about coaching and mentoring staff, ensuring they are set up for success
• You will motivate the team to achieve and exceed store and team targets – and there are fantastic incentives and prizes on offer to recognise success!
• You will support the Store Manager with rosters, payroll budgets, prevention of stock loss, and store procedures
• In the absence of the Store Manager, you will step in, keeping everything running smoothly!
• Being a key holder, you will ensure the store is opened and closed at the correct times
• You will lead by example, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring your team does the same

What You Will Bring:

We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed!

It really helps if you;

• Have a talent for building relationships, coaching and mentoring
• Have a passion for teamwork, and being successful together
• Have the spark to love upskilling and learning about perfume
• Can be flexible with your work patterns
• Have previous experience leading a team, or an experienced sales advisor ready for your next step

What You Will Get:

• We’ll ensure you work regular hours and get your rota at least 4 weeks in advance so you can plan your life outside work
• We pay commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked
• 30 days holiday (pro rata depending on contract hours)
• You’re also a VIP to us, so you’ll get 20% off perfume and be able to take part in any customer offers on top!
• Additional discounts with our AS Watson partners including Superdrug and 3 mobile
• The opportunity to win some great prizes and incentives based on personal, team and store performance
• Continuous learning and training to ensure you are always developing
• Access to Wagestream, to support your financial wellbeing needs, giving you more control and flexibility with your pay.
• Pension, health and wellbeing benefits + more!

We are passionate about ‘Growing Our Own’, so we always encourage our employees to progress internally. As part of this, we offer apprenticeship schemes for all levels!

We thank you for your interest, however due to the high volumes of applications, only those successful will be contacted. We do still encourage you to continue applying to any roles of interest you see advertised.

The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, it is serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via its O+O (Offline plus Online) platforms, providing tech-enabled retail experience to customers offline and online.

Are you an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to grow and develop? If so, join Field House, a rehabilitation for women with mental illness and personality disorder You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, along with providing clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be key in demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation. You will also have experience in managing a designated caseload using theoretical and practical experience, completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. At Field House you will have the chance to develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving. You’ll also receive support from a regional network of healthcare professionals. To start your career at Field House and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like, apply today! Your responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist will include: Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporter/family members, stakeholders and agencies Providing compassionate and effective leadership to junior staff including support staff and assistants Ensuring the delivery of occupational therapy student placements Supporting the completion of appraisals/personal development plans with junior staff To be responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate policies, protocols and care pathways To be a Successful Occupational Therapist you will need: Occupational Therapy profession qualification HCPC Registration Extensive and relevant post qualification clinical experience in adult mental health Extensive experience of applying occupational frames of reference and approaches Demonstrates evidence highly effective clinical reasoning skills Highly specialist knowledge of relevant assessment and treatment models Knowledge of how to work with individuals with mental illness What you will get: Annual salary of £33,000 - £42,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. Where you will be working: Location: Chesterfield Road, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7DT You will be working at Field House and Apartments, it is an eight bed specialist rehabilitation service for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder. It is a specialist service for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder and a history of trauma and/or attachment disorders. The service offers a blended model of rehabilitation that combines a traditional rehabilitation environment with single and dual occupancy apartments, to provide a seamless care pathway for women. You will be working in an environment where there is a strong emphasis on positive risk taking which enables self-reliance and builds trust and self-esteem. The service focuses on psychological input and provides specialist, evidence based interventions including Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). There is significant staff expertise in early life trauma and attachment disorder, helping the service user make sense of a trauma history. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

JOB TITLE: Customer Support

SALARY: £23,500

LOCATION(S): Alfreton, covering our friendly Alfreton High Street and Ilkeston branches
HOURS: 35 hours a week, including some Saturdays

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time


About this opportunity
Our colleagues are passionate about making a difference to customers, businesses and communities - could you join them and help Britain prosper?

As one of our Customer Support colleagues, you'd get the opportunity to earn, learn and develop within an inclusive, organisation with genuine values focussed on putting people first.

You could be greeting our customers at the welcome desk, helping them at the counter or working on other branch tasks. And you'll learn to make the most of your best talent - helping people - using our latest in-branch technologies and digital services.

From Day 1 we'll provide all the training and support you'll need and many of our colleagues also go on to gain industry qualifications or careers in the wider Group - there's a wealth of opportunities.


About us
From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose.

What you'll need

• To be honest and genuine, caring about helping people with their finances (no previous banking experience required)
• The ability to quickly build relationships to give customers a fantastic experience.
• Acting with care and integrity - taking time to resolve queries and giving our customers confidence in the service you're providing.
• A genuine teammate - collaborating closely with branch colleagues to ensure your customers' needs are met.
• The flexibility to work in branches across the area and Saturdays when needed.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more.

(Please note our roles can generate a considerable amount of interest and close early so don't miss out on this opportunity to apply today.)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Challenge-TRG are currently looking for HGV Class 1 Drivers on behalf of our client, a blue-chip company based in Amber Park.

Days of work: Monday - Friday

Start times: 04.00am - 08.00am

ADR Licence preferred.

Work Consists of:

• General haulage
• Nationwide Deliveries.
• Caged/Pallet and occasional hand-balling dependant on load.
• Max of 3 drops per shift.
• ADR licence would be desirable but not essential

The Candidate:

• Valid Tacho, CPC and UK Licence.
• Maximum 3 points for minor offences.
• Smart Appearance.
• Excellent understanding of the English Language.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Customer Service Advisor

Alfreton (DE55 4QJ)

£24,322 per annum, plus 22 days holiday rising, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and
flexible benefits scheme



About the Job



Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You’ll have an important part to play in healthcare
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to Trusts nationally, as well as providing a home delivery service to private individuals and care homes.



Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own
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As an office based Customer Service Advisor you’ll work as part of Unipart’s Customer Support Services Team delivering great
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As part of your key responsibilities you’ll:

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* Liaise with customers and manage return requests, making decisions on the timescale, value, suitability, and possible
reallocation of the same, within Customer Service guidelines.
* Investigate missing orders and where necessary authorise customer ‘credits’ within a given limit.
* Develop the relationship and lines of communication between NHS Supply Chain and customers.
* Advise customers of suitable alternative products and place orders where necessary on their behalf.




About You



We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this
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* Customer Service experience in a office/team environment (Desirable)
* Strong planning, organising and time management skills
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HGV Class 1 Driver - Alfreton - LTD and PAYE Drivers Welcome - Earn up to £21.50p/h - Immediate Starts - Apply Now!
Ignition Driver Recruitment is actively seeking qualified Class 1 Drivers in Alfreton. Our Client is a national chilled and ambient logistics provider. Providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions

Before you apply for this role, you must be able to answer YES to all the questions below:

- Do you have a full UK HGV Class 1 Driving Licence?
- Do you have 12 months experience driving a Class 1 vehicle?
- Do you have an in-date UK DCPC and UK Digi Tacho Card?

Our client may accept up to 6 points on your licence, but no DD, TT, DR, CD, IN endorsements.

Responsibilities & Duties for HGV Class 1 Drivers:

- Driving a Class 1 vehicle
- Self tip work
- Occasional handballing
- Routine vehicle checks pre and post-shift

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- 24-7 Operation

- Start Times:

- 10:00 - 14:00
- 01:00 - 04:00

- Full time and Part time opportunities

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- LTD Drivers welcome
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- Immediate Starts
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- Full training provided
- Ongoing support/training for all Class 1 Drivers
- Free, secure car parking or bicycle storage on site
- Clean, well-maintained units
- 24/7 support from the Ignition transport team

If you have your HGV Class 1 Driving Licence, please click to apply today. Our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further with you ASAP.

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PLEASE NOTE – To be eligible for this role, you must live in the UK and have the correct working VISA documents.

We do NOT assist with working VISA’s and we are unable to put you forward for our roles if you do not have the correct VISA documentation.

junior front of house manager | full time

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection – we call it be you, be wagamama. with over 165 restaurants, we are looking for a junior front of house manager to join us on our continuous journey to nourish us all from bowl, to soul

the role |

as a junior front of house manager, you’ll be a growing leader who cares passionately about creating a positive place for our guests + our teams. you will support in continuous coaching + developing your team to be the best they can be, owning your shifts to drive individual + restaurant performance

if you...

• are passionate about supporting your team + helping others be the best they can be and maintaining high standards
• are ready to run shifts, planning shifts to make sure we have the right cover + love working with the team, coaching on the go
• have an understanding of managing labour + rotas and ready to learn about the financial performance of your restaurant
• are great at recognising great performance on shift and celebrate this with your team

we’d love to hear from you

wok’s in it for you |

• weekly pay + share of the tips
• flexible hours to support your side hustle
• free food on shift – yes anything from our menu! plus 50% outside of work to treat your friends + family
• an industry leading family friendly policy (any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay)
• be the first to experience our brand-new menus
• wagamama parties throughout the year with vip guests
• be known nationwide as a love above the door legend – our national recognition programme

in addition to this, we offer the usual such as, pension scheme, holiday, training, cycle to work scheme, retail + leisure discounts, discounted gym memberships + long service awards

be you be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company

Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the care sector? How would you like to work for an innovative and market-leading organisation? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person with a desire to help others at the greatest time of need. Each county has its own dedicated Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the service has been commissioned to improve the immediate medical response and aftercare offered to victims of sexual assault and rape. Mountain Healthcare are a specialist business already providing similar services to 20 other SARCs in locations across the UK. For this role you will work as the SARC Manager and will be responsible for co-ordinating all activities related to the smooth running of the SARC. The SARC Manager will effectively lead and manage this multi-agency Centre and services, playing a pivotal role in developing a strategic vision for the service ensuring changes meet internal and external expectations and meets budgetary constraints who will help cover the service (predominantly) out of office hours, including nights and weekends. This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, 2-3 Management days and 2-3 Clinical Day - Monday - Friday, with expectation to work outside of these hours to over a 24 hour rota where required. There is a requirement to be flexible to cover on call shifts as and when required 7am - 7pm and to travel to SARC's if needed. As an organisation that 'does the right thing', we believe you will be empowered to make a difference. Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years' service

What skills and experience we're looking for

The School:

Located in the semi-rural village of Swanwick on the Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire border and within easy reach of the M1, Swanwick Hall is an 11-18 school with over 1,000 students situated on a beautiful 23-acre site around a Grade 2 listed Hall.

At Swanwick Hall our mission is simple, we exist to provide our students with opportunities and experiences to enhance their life choices, making a positive contribution to the world we share. The school, a member of The Two Counties Trust, is rightly proud of its reputation in the community as a good school which has an excellent record of student progression and positive engagement based on mutual respect.

The role:

Swanwick Hall is looking for an inspirational Teacher of Business Studies and Computer Science. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. This role will involve teaching timetabled lessons for both Business Studies and Computer Science.

The person:

We are looking for someone who has a real passion for Business Studies and Computer Science and their teaching and can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge. The ideal candidate will have a range of skills and experiences that they can bring to our school to complement our current talented team of teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

The closing date for applications is: Thursday 03 October 2024 at midday.

Interviews will be held on: a date to be confirmed.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Rewarding Opportunity for a Dedicated Senior Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Derbyshire County Council has recently restructured its services, bringing Occupational Therapy to the forefront of reablement initiatives and enhancing our core functions with a centralised service delivery model led by an Occupational Therapy management team.

As part of our commitment to delivering outstanding professional leadership, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Occupational Therapy Practitioner to join our friendly team in Amber Valley, Erewash, and South Derbyshire. ‍⚕️

About You

Are you driven by a desire to enable people to live fulfilling lives?
Do you excel at building strong, professional relationships with our Derbyshire residents?
Can you connect effortlessly with individuals from diverse backgrounds?
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?
Qualifications and Experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

A BSc in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent qualification
Extensive experience as a practising Senior Occupational Therapist ‍⚕️
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills ️
Resilience and the ability to thrive under pressure, adapting to the demands of the role
About the Role

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in fostering the professional development of our teams and ensuring the effective delivery of core Occupational Therapy services. Your focus will be on enabling individuals with long-term needs to live safely and independently at home taking a strength based approach and utilising support that may include advice, information, signposting, equipment, and minor and major housing adaptations. ✨

Working alongside the Occupational Therapy Service Manager and another Senior Practitioner in your area, you will uphold high standards of professional practice. You’ll manage a small, complex caseload while contributing to new service developments and ensuring our teams have the skills and training required to provide an excellent service.

As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll provide clinical supervision, promote reflective practice, and ensure adherence to professional standards set by The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council. Additionally, you’ll mentor and coach colleagues, particularly newly qualified Occupational Therapists and Apprentices, and play a crucial role in nurturing future talent by supporting Occupational Therapy students.

This role also emphasises time-limited, strength-based interventions to achieve the best outcomes for Derbyshire residents. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues in the short-term reablement service, providing professional oversight where there are no registered Occupational Therapy Service Managers or Senior Practitioners.

Working with Us

Derbyshire County Council is committed to creating innovative, inclusive, and supportive teams. Alongside a generous benefits package, we offer excellent learning and development opportunities for all employees, ensuring everyone has the chance to grow and progress in their careers. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups.

Benefits Package

Flexible Working - We provide flexible working options, including a flexitime policy that allows employees to accrue up to 15 hours of extra working time per month, which can be taken as flexi-leave in addition to annual leave (T&Cs apply) ⏳.

Pension Scheme - We offer a competitive Local Government pension scheme, available to all employees after three months of service.

Childcare Vouchers - We offer childcare vouchers to help parents achieve a better work-life balance, making it easier to manage family commitments.

Exclusive Discounts - All employees can sign up for our ‘Derbyshire Rewards’ platform, offering discounts at hundreds of stores and online retailers, with many offering cashback options.

Environmentally Friendly Travel - As part of our commitment to combating climate change, we offer various green travel benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, discounted bus tickets, a car share scheme, and electric car charging points at select locations.

Charitable Giving - We support charitable giving by allowing employees to donate directly from their salaries before tax deductions, making it easier to support good causes.

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Next Steps

We understand that many people may have questions before applying. That’s why we offer informal conversations via telephone or Microsoft Teams to ensure you fully understand the role and can clarify any queries prior to submitting your application. For informal enquiries, please contact Claire Munson, Service Manager, at Claire.Munson@derbyshire.gov.uk, and she will be happy to arrange a call

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Derbyshire residents and are ready for this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Application Deadline: 29th September 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 18th October 2024
Please note: As part of the interview process a presentation will be required (further details will be provided)

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

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We are looking for a passionate Registered Manager with strong leadership skills who can help improve our community services.