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We are seeking a Service Manager to manage 3 services within Southampton, located across Bitterne, Bitterne Triangle and Shirley.There are around 9 support workers per service with 1 Assistant Service Manager across all 3 services.
The people we support at these services enjoy swimming, theatre trips, shopping pottery, cooking/ baking and are enrolled to different work experiences.The service is active. We support individuals who have learning disabilities, autism, and mental health. There may be instances with behaviour that challenges, but there are no physical disabilities.

Salary £35000/year (Full-time position)

What you'll need to succeed

• NVQ Level 5 or equivalent experience
• Driver to access all services.
• Be able to be a part of an on-call rota.
• Experience with budgets and financial information.

What you need to do now

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Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Interview date: To be confirmed
Are you an experienced manager with a passion for people? Do you have proven experience in developing staff teams and implementing change? Do you have experience in working with vulnerable people?
We are looking for a Service Manager to lead the staff team in our supported housing service in Southampton. While the successful applicant will have practical experience in change management, they will also be enthusiastic, a good communicator, passionate and positive.
The post covers a 43-bed service lifehouse for people experiencing homelessness and 10 bed short stay service is provided to single adults aged over 18 years of age and who are new, or relatively new to sleeping on the streets. It has a dedicated staff team. There is also a social enterprise café on site.
Key Responsibilities: This role is vital to the success of the projects providing leadership and inspiration to the staff and encouraging an enabling environment, leading in psychologically informed practice within the values of The Salvation Army. The successful candidate will be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Salvation Army and will be responsible for all aspects of the programme including the spiritual ministry. The role requires liaison with the Local Authority Commissioners and pathway co-ordinator, as well as other agencies.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

NVQ4 or equivalent in a related field
Proven experience of managing teams
Excellent communication skills
knowledge of health and safety
Understanding of funding in supported housing
Ability to build positive partnerships.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, satisfactory enhanced with the barred list adult workforce DBS Disclosure and proof of right to work in the UK
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Full Time, Permanent

Care UK

Do you have strong leadership skills and experience in developing a service? Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 150 care homes across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a passionate and energetic Home Manager to join our vibrant and dedicated team at Carpathia Grange Care Home.

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we're on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role:

To take responsibility for all aspects of the day to day running of the care home and to achieve an industry leading standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and effective management for all staff employed in the home.
Promote a caring environment that is delivered according to latest guidelines, best practice, legislative and regulatory requirements.
Ensure the effective financial and commercial management of the home in accordance with company policy.
Ensure that a high level of satisfaction with the service is achieved and maintained as well as maintaining excellent relationships with relatives, residents , purchasers and external agencies to build and maintain a positive reputation in the local community.

What We're Looking For:

2-3+ years Home Manager experience.
Care of older people in a Residential and Dementia setting
Ability to control and manage a budget and accounts.
Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Health and Safety Legislation
Ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas

Why Join Care UK?

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

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

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Hampshire & Isle of Wight team.Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is a hybrid role with home working allowed twice per week. Your home office would be Chandlers Ford, however you would be expected to travel regularly to offices in both Basingstoke and Southampton. As a Team Leader you will

• Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime and retain and develop contracts for services by supporting and managing operational staff
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and management team, in order to achieve the implementation of work force plans and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for those that access the service
• Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work with professionals collaboratively to improve the access to and quality of service

You will need:

• An understanding of the Criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses
• An understanding of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessment
• A practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
• Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
• Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
• Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required along with police vetting

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Team Leader.

The Role


Leading and supervising your shift
Case managing residents and liaising with families, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to ensure that the best care plans are created and delivered
Administering and recording medication
Carrying out risk assessments
Working alongside care assistants to support residents with daily needs, ensuring residents remain as active and independent as possible
Working closely with the leadership team to develop services
Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family:


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


About You


NVQ Level 3 in health and social care desirable
Be well-organised, IT literate and adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately.
Proven ability to lead and supervise others.
A good understanding of care planning processes
Be experienced in or happy to undertake training on administering medication
Above all, have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling.


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

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

Purpose of the position

Ensure the engineering region runs effectively whilst achieving KPI objectives including but not limited to, customer satisfaction, productivity, first time fix, regional revenue targets and full compliance to Health, safety, and environment standards.

• Drive high standards of engineering across the region.
• Coach, influence and support a group of regional engineers to deliver the best possible results

Accountability

• To deliver technical support to engineers when required
• Assist the regional manager to deliver on regional KPIs
• Drive positive culture across the region

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise within the region.
• Coaching of experienced and apprentice engineers.
• To ensure legislative requirements, Group Health and Safety and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to within the regional operation and coach we improvements are identified.
• In collaboration with other colleagues, ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
• Drive continuous improvement in the region by setting targets, objectively measuring performance, providing regular feedback, and coaching.
• To assist with regional resource planning and delivery against these plans, including ensuring call out rotas are completed.
• To ensure that regional engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are met.
• To contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes/methods and operating practices within the region
• To motivate and develop staff with a view to career progression and development.
• To ensure that regional engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are met by setting targets, objectively measuring performance, providing regular feedback, and coaching.

Tasks:

• Provide telephone technical support for field & site-based engineers.
• Where required, deliver in van training/coaching to support the engineers within your business region. This could include but is not limited to; technical issues with servicing, maintaining, or repairing refrigeration units. Supporting the engineers to utilise their electronic equipment including accurate completion of work via the mobile work order system.
• Support the regional manager to ensure the safe operation of any remote sites within the region.
• Support the lead engineers where they identify the need for technical support or training
• To assist with the recruitment of regional staff.
• To provide daily/weekly operational reports and status updates and review as required.
• To ensure the timely investigation and resolution of operational and Health and Safety issues
• Work with regional manager and lead engineers to plan technical training requirements for the engineers within your region.
• To assist with any disciplinary/grievance matters in line with Company procedures.
• To build rapport, develop trust and respect from both internal and external customers.
• To undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function.

Capability

Behavioural Competencies:

• Build team capability
• Communicate effectively
• Collaborate and breakdown barriers
• Demonstrate technical expertise
• Deliver results

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of transport refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of engineering processes, including PPE, vans, tools, parts.
• Computer literate to an adequate standard in Microsoft applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Mathematics & English

Education:

Essential:

• GCSC level education

Desirable:

• NVQ level qualification
• Electrical qualifications/certification would be an advantage.
• Mechanical/Engineering certification would be an advantage.

Experience:

• Experience coaching and leading in the transport refrigeration industry

Shop Manager

Sue Ryder Charity shop, 9, Portswood Centre, Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2NH
37.5 hours per week over 7 days
£12.10 per hour + rewards & Benefit Scheme

Be there when it matters.

Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.

Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.

We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.

We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day off.

You will find our Sue Ryder store in the heart of Portswood Shopping Centre, across from Waitrose. We sell an eclectic mix of ladies, men’s and children’s fashion, and a vast array of accessories to suit any occasion. We also sell quality new and used furniture.

About you
Are you an experienced proactive shop manager? Do you have the retail skills to manage our charity store? If so, come and join the team at our Portswood shop and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!

To be successful in this role you’ll have the commercial awareness to deliver sales and meet deadlines combined with ability to plan and prioritise. You will have proven team leadership skills and the ability to lead a large team of volunteers. It is essential is that you enjoy engaging with people, you have a positive can-do attitude and a good understanding of financial and IT administration.

Other responsibilities include:

• As Shop Manager you will be using your skills and retail experience to drive business, push sales and achieve targets.
• Lead your team to deliver great customer service to our donors and customers.
• Work with the local community to generate sufficient donated stock to drive sales.
• Recruit, train & retain a volunteer team, who'll look to you for leadership and guidance.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your teams health and safety is a priority.
• Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
• Manage effective stock processes through the Epos operation.

Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date:7th November
Interview date: TBC

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.org

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Shop Manager

Sue Ryder Charity shop, 11, Lordshill District Centre, Lordshill, Southampton SO16 8HY
37.5 hours per week over 7 days
£12.60 per hour + rewards & Benefit Scheme

Be there when it matters.

Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin.

Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need.

We have a much-loved presence on high streets across the country - with a range of innovative shops, including boutiques, vintage and retro shops, and large format stores. As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. You will also be contributing to drive up the income that generates the vital funds necessary to keep our care and support services running.

We understand our people are our most important asset and work hard to make sure you feel valued and included as part of a team. In retail most work every weekend, our managers mainly work only 1 in 2. We don't expect our teams to work past 5.15 in most of our shops. The earliest we start is 8.45am. We have every Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day off.

You will find the Sue Ryder Lordshill shop nestled in the small community of Lordshill Southampton. We are a very community based shop as we have been located here for 25 years. Our customers always say every day is a surprise when I enter your shop. Our volunteers say, It's like Christmas: we never know what we are going to find in these bags. We do find some amazing things when we are sorting.
Inside the shop you will find our bric-a-brac section which is like Aladdin’s Cave. Our men's and ladies' fashion departments are always full of designer clothing and accessories, from Karen Millen and Ben Sherman to Fred Perry and Nike. Our media and book section is always filled to the brim with a great selection to choose from. We are always looking for more volunteers.

About you
Are you an experienced proactive shop manager? Do you have the retail skills to manage our charity store? If so, come and join the team at our Lordshill shop and contribute to the work we do across Sue Ryder!

To be successful in this role you’ll have the commercial awareness to deliver sales and meet deadlines combined with ability to plan and prioritise. You will have proven team leadership skills and the ability to lead a large team of volunteers. It is essential is that you enjoy engaging with people, you have a positive can-do attitude and a good understanding of financial and IT administration.

Other responsibilities include:

• As Shop Manager you will be using your skills and retail experience to drive business, push sales and achieve targets.
• Lead your team to deliver great customer service to our donors and customers.
• Work with the local community to generate sufficient donated stock to drive sales.
• Recruit, train & retain a volunteer team, who'll look to you for leadership and guidance.
• Set high standards of merchandising and housekeeping, ensuring you and your teams health and safety is a priority.
• Manage effective stock processes to ensure your shop is well merchandised with fresh, seasonal stock at all times.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Sue Ryder, supporting in store campaigns to promote the brand and national fundraising initiatives.
• Manage effective stock processes through the Epos operation.

Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 6th November
Interview date: TBC

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing recruitment@sueryder.org

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Job Title: Customer Care Team Leader
Location: Remote
Salary: £29,592 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK’s first – and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.

Are you an experienced customer service leader or looking to move into managing a team?

If yes, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Contact Centre!

What does this role involve? 

As a Customer Care Team Leader, you and your team will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to our prepayment customers.

Day to day, you will;

coach and develop staff to be the best they can be;
oversee department KPI’s and SLA’s to ensure they are met;
manage and resolve any escalated queries from your team;
ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times;
work closely with internal departments.
Who are we looking for? 

As a people manager, you know what it takes to motivate and empower a successful team. Therefore, you will draw upon your leadership skills to train and develop staff, helping them to be the best versions of themselves.

You will be business focused, with the customer always front and centre and have experience in creating efficiencies and business improvements. You will be a good listener and be able to show empathy and understanding of differing customer needs.

You will be approachable and adaptable and willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we’re fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.

What can we offer you? 

The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)

Bonus Scheme – we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements. The personal portion is tied to our three core values, which are smart, fairness and sustainability.
Career progression – we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK’s top 40 ‘Best Workplace for Development’ 2024 awards.
Win tickets! – we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!
Time off – we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Wellbeing – your wellbeing is very important to us, we give access to you and one other to our partnered Unmind App, where you can watch or listen to videos and podcasts or get hints and tips to understand and improve on your mental wellbeing.
Health care scheme – this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!
Employee Assistance Programme – giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.
Exclusive packages – we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.
Giving back – we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.
Death in service – we pay twice your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
Pension – we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.
About us  

We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita’s award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household.

Since installing Britain’s first smart meter in 2008, we’ve used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.

Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better – including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!

Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe “what you can see, you can save”. Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.

Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!

The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies – Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Head of English

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of English to join our close-knit team at Dibden Park School located in Southampton.

About the role

To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Head Teacher;
Improve the quality of pupils’ learning in English across all key stages;
Contribute to the development and / or implementation of English policy and procedure;
Have lead responsibility for English across the school (all key stages) and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
Have lead responsibility for reading across the school and reading interventions
Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off site locations including college settings;
In consultation with the Head Teacher undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum;
To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.
General Responsibilities

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the post holder will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:

Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of Dibden Park School;
Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;
Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined;
Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets of the school improvement plan and monitor the progress of those which relate to English;
Ensure that parent/carers are well informed about the curriculum, targets, pupil’s progress and attainment in English across the whole school.
Deliver staff inset where appropriate
Qualifications Required

QTS
About our school

Dibden Park School is a brand-new school based in Southampton that opened in September 2023. Dibden Park School will place 60 students and caters to students with social and emotional mental health and other complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop with a new staff team in a newly established independent special school.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

We provide Education and Care across a number of schools and pupils who live in our accommodations nationally. Our specialist SEN provision, coupled with our expertise within accommodation care means we offer thousands of vulnerable young people across the UK a holistic, wraparound care, residential and education service, empowering them with everything they need to flourish.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

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

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

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

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

An exciting opportunity to joint NHS England South East Region as part of the Commissioning Finance Team.

We are looking for a Finance Manager who is highly motivated, talented, and well organised to join and lead the Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and Dental (POD) Finance Team.

POD services have been delegated to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) with the POD Finance team providing a financial service through a Hub model.

The successful applicant will play a significant role in supporting commissioners within the Commissioning Hub and ICBs to deliver one of the key NHS objectives for 2024/25 – making it easier for people to access community and primary care services, in particular dentistry.
• Lead the POD Finance Team to ensure a comprehensive financial management process is provided for Pharmacy, Ophthalmic and Dental Services.
• Act as key point of contact between regional and ICB finance teams for POD services.
• Provide information to ICBs relating to delegated services that is clear, accurate and timely.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
• Lead POD Finance team and provide a comprehensive financial management service for POD services on behalf of ICBs.
• Access information from variety of sources to inform planning, budget setting, month end reporting and forecasting.
• Preparation of journals
• Directly manage team of staff, taking responsibility for day to day work assigned to the team.
• Responsible for undertaking appraisal and personal development for team members.
• Prepare regular financial reports for ICBs to inform and explain position including variance analysis.
• Meet regularly with ICB Finance Colleagues as part of the month end cycle and other meetings as required.
• Forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Provide professional leadership to team, interpreting and sharing guidance received from national bodies.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we needthendon'tdelay,applytoday!Wegetlotsofapplicationsforourrolesandso we sometimes have to close our posts early.Don't miss out!


This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jul 2024

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Lead POD Finance team and provide a comprehensive financial management service for POD services on behalf of ICBs. Access information from variety of sources to inform planning, budget setting, month end reporting and forecasting. Preparation of journals Directly manage team of staff, taking responsibility for day to day work assigned to the team. Responsible for undertaking appraisal and personal development for team members. Prepare regular financial reports for ICBs to inform and explain position including variance analysis. Meet regularly with ICB Finance Colleagues as part of the month end cycle and other meetings as required. Forge strong working relationships with key stakeholders Provide professional leadership to team, interpreting and sharing guidance received from national bodies. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Pastoral SEND Support Manager / Restorative and Reflective Room Manager with experience working in secondary education, ideally within an inclusion or pastoral role, strong leadership and team-building abilities and a good understanding of restorative practice and its application in a school setting, is required to join the behavioural team of a well-established Academy Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.


SALARY: £25,628 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £21,981 per annum

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm, Term Time only (39 weeks)


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an enthusiastic and approachable Pastoral SEND Support Manager / Restorative and Reflective Room Manager with experience working in secondary education, ideally within an inclusion or pastoral role, strong leadership and team-building abilities and a good understanding of restorative practice and its application in a school setting.

Working as the Pastoral SEND Support Manager / Restorative and Reflective Room Manager you will coordinate and support school strategies for vulnerable children. You will also work with the Pastoral Team & Deputy Headteachers to address the needs of children who need support to overcome barriers to learning both inside and outside school in order to achieve their full potential.

The Pastoral SEND Support Manager / Restorative and Reflective Room Manager will champion a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students in the secondary school. This leadership role is focused on implementing a transformative approach to behaviour management, emphasising reflective and restorative practices.


DUTIES

Your responsibilities as the Pastoral SEND Support Manager / Restorative and Reflective Room Manager will include:

• Develop and lead the focus on reflective and restorative practices, and positive reinforcement

• Train and coach staff in utilising restorative practices to address student behaviour concerns

• Facilitate restorative conversations to address conflict and build positive relationships between students and staff

• Oversee the identification and implementation of behaviour support plans for students with additional needs and challenges

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to develop inclusive teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning styles

• Analyse data and track the effectiveness of the R and R Room

• Monitor and report on student behaviour trends and outcomes to DoPAs

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting student well-being and behaviour

• Continue to develop the R and R Room to include further support strategies including working with key groups of students

• Mentoring key students

• Oversee the whole school mobile phone policy and procedures working with students, staff and parents

• Welcome students at the gates daily building positive relationships with families


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working in secondary education, ideally within an inclusion or pastoral role

• A good understanding of restorative practice and its application in a school setting

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities with a focus on collaboration and professional development

• Data analysis and interpretation skills

• Ability to build trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people


BENEFITS

Benefits of working for the trust include:

• Helping to shape the futures of children in the community
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Good transport links
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.


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