Total 606 Customer Service job vacancies in Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7AD

Attendance Administrator and ReceptionistGrade 3 Actual salary £20,731.45 37 hours per week Permanent Term Time only plus all Inset days and 5 days holiday working To commence: As soon as possible Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 3 November Interviews to be held: Friday 8 November We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised individual to join our team as a School Receptionist & Attendance Administrator. This is a combined role that plays a crucial part in the daily operations of our school, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-of-house service while also supporting student attendance and punctuality. As the School Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff, providing professional customer service at our busy front desk and managing phone and email enquiries. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Attendance Officer to maintain accurate attendance records and ensure all procedures related to student absences are followed. This varied and rewarding role involves managing multiple administrative duties, updating the school’s website, and supporting the wider school team with key operational tasks. The hours in each role will be split between the day, 8:30 am – 12:15 pm as Attendance Administrator and 12:45 pm – 16:30 as Receptionist Monday – Thursday and 12:45 – 16:00 on Fridays. Please visit the Palladian Academy Trust website for full details and application forms.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grade 3

Actual salary £20,731.45

37 hours per week

Permanent

Term Time only plus all Inset days and 5 days holiday working

To commence: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Sunday 3 November

Interviews to be held: Friday 8 November

We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised individual to join our team as a School Receptionist & Attendance Administrator. This is a combined role that plays a crucial part in the daily operations of our school, ensuring a welcoming and efficient front-of-house service while also supporting student attendance and punctuality.

As the School Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, students, and staff, providing professional customer service at our busy front desk and managing phone and email enquiries. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Attendance Officer to maintain accurate attendance records and ensure all procedures related to student absences are followed.

This varied and rewarding role involves managing multiple administrative duties, updating the school’s website, and supporting the wider school team with key operational tasks.

The hours in each role will be split between the day, 8:30 am – 12:15 pm as Attendance Administrator and 12:45 pm – 16:30 as Receptionist Monday – Thursday and 12:45 – 16:00 on Fridays.

Please visit the Palladian Academy Trust website for full details and application forms.

The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive and robust pre-employment checking process. Prior to appointment Palladian Academy Trust will apply for an enhanced DBS check plus a further check against the appropriate barred list, references from current and previous employers, health screening, and the right to work in the UK.

What the school offers its staff

• Support and guidance for teachers keen to develop their pedagogy.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Opportunities for continual professional development.
• A chance to be part of a progressive and expanding department.
• Fantastic pupils who are ready to learn
• A vibrant school community and a supportive Senior Leadership Team
• A well-regarded and forward-thinking Trust
• An opportunity to work for an organisation who live out our core values ’respect, trust, courage and curiosity’
• A strong community of schools
• A culture of collective efficacy across the Trust
• An experienced, supportive and committed Central Team who work together to achieve the best for all children and colleagues
• A strong Trust Board and Local Governing Committee who are fully committed to continued improvement whilst caring for the wellbeing of all colleagues, children and communities
• A commitment to support your ongoing professional development within a supportive and developmental coaching culture
• Access to wellbeing support and tools

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.

Service Manager


Brighter Futures for Children

Service Manager - Children’s Single Point of Access (CSPoA) and Partnerships


Full time, permanent post

Salary: £69,179 - £74,833 (Includes £10,500 annual market supplement)




About us

Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.



We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, policy, public health and voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of children’s social care, early help & prevention, education services (including SEND). This also includes fostering and adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.



Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives.


About the role



We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our CSPOA team. This is a key management post with both operational and strategic responsibilities.




You will work together and across local partnerships to provide the right support and services at the right time to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and their families.




The postholder is responsible for delivering statutory and non-statutory services as identified including:

Children Single Point of Access (CSPoA)
Partnership Team
One Reading Children & Young People’s Partnership
Reducing Parental Conflict Programme



You will lead on the operational management of CSPoA, ensuring it delivers an effective and safe service that meets key performance requirements.




You will ensure that the Partnership team works effectively for individual children while, at the same time, developing robust and effective partnerships with schools, health colleagues and other key partners. This work will focus on reducing the escalation of need and risk while contributing to increased resilience across the partnership.




You will provide strategic leadership (alongside the Head of Service) in the development of the One Reading Children & Young People’s Partnership arrangements, including the development of the Early Help Strategy across the partnership and the engagement of partners in delivering on that strategy.




You will be wholly focused on brighter outcomes for children and young people and will be able to demonstrate how you’ve achieved this.




You will be the strategic lead for the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme, a grant funded programme funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to support the partnership to work with parents and carers where conflict features that is frequent, intense and unresolved. At this time there is a commitment for this programme from the DWP until March 2025.




Join us now and you will have a real opportunity to be involved in the reshaping of our services to have a lasting impact on improving outcomes for Reading’s children, young people and their families.




For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.



Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.



A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service)
Discounted Childcare (on site nursery)
Cycle to work scheme.
Season train ticket loans.
Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
A range of local shopping discounts

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.




We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.



Asking for Adjustments

Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.




If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.



Closing date: 4th November 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed.


We look forward to hearing from you!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Join Our Team as a Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant in Windsor, Berkshire!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our inclusive school community.

Role Overview:
- Position: Teaching Assistant/ Learning Support Assistant
- Location: Windsor, Berkshire
- Start Date: Immediate, pending registration completion
- Contract: Full-time, 5 days a week
- Pay: £85 to £110 per day (dependent on experience, school, and location)
- Contract Type: Long-term temporary with potential for permanent placement

Requirements:
- Must have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check
- Experience in educational settings is essential
- Experience working with SEN and/or SEMH students is desired

Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting the learning and development of students in the classroom
- Assisting with individual education plans and behavioural management strategies
- Collaborating with teachers and SENCO to create inclusive learning environments
- Providing pastoral care and emotional support to students
- Engaging students in educational activities and promoting independence

Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives
- Supportive team environment with professional development opportunities
- Potential for career progression and permanent placement

Apply Today: If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to contribute to an inclusive educational setting, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career by sending your CV. Join us in shaping futures and fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.

Together, we can inspire and empower every student to achieve their full potential!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

Registered Service Manager - Staines/Berkshire £38,940

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Staines. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes.

You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience as a CQC registered manager in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with autism, complex individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Why choose us?

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

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

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

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

Windsor Forest College Group is looking for a Learning Support Assistanttojoin the Structural Technologies team at Slough & Langley College on a term-time basis.Learning Support Assistant – Structural TechnologiesWe are seeking a Learning Support Assistant at our Slough & Langley College Campus to work with learners in our Structural Technologies department. Your role will involve providing support to learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to enable them with accessing the curriculum and participating fully in college life.Working under the direction of the Curriculum Leader for Structural Technologies, the responsibility of this role will be to assist with teaching, learning, providing educational and mentoring support for students with SEN, and promoting positive relationships and acceptable behaviour. The ideal candidate should have a can-do attitude, be able to build rapport with students and staff, have flexibility in working with different students, and be willing to take on new challenges.The successful candidate should have good organizational, administrative, and planning skills, a commitment to the academic and personal development of students with additional needs, good communication skills, and the ability to use initiative and think ahead.For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.About UsThe Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.This role offers a term-time position to be based at Slough & Langley CollegeOur staff benefit from:- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes- Free on-site parking at all sites- Cycle to Work Scheme- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria - Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley CollegePlease be advised that the vacancy will close on Wednesday 20th November 2024.Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Slough.

£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

This role enables vulnerable people with mental health needs to maximise independent living skills and opportunities for social inclusion as wells as manage their tenancies. The purpose of this role is to support customers developing the skills needed to move on to other appropriate accommodation with lower levels of support and greater levels of independence.

This role involves early and late shifts as well as occasional weekend and bank holidays.

For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Support individuals to manage their prescribed medication
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Carry out H&S and Fire Safety checks in individual rooms as well as communal areas of the building
Identify and report appropriately any Safeguarding concerns
Promptly report and follow up maintenance issues
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures
Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Practical understanding of mental health conditions and how they impact the life of those affected by them
Excellent communication skills including a good command of spoken and written English in both formal and informal contexts
Demonstrable ability to build positive professional relationships
Experience of working as part of a team
Good command of MS Office, ability to use computer and learn new systems
Desirable:

Experience working in mental health
Experience working in supported living schemes
Experience dealing with challenging behaviours
About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

• Field based working independently, but as part of the Service Team
• Test and calibrate weighing devices according to procedure
• Pre and Post Contract meeting with Bio-Med / Contract Manager
• Van spare part stock management
• Onsite repair and recalibration / reverification
• Fulfil Service Contracts with planned maintenance in line with KPI’s
• Installation of products and systems on customer site
• Efficient and thorough documentation of service activities
• Onsite technical support to Sales Team
• Onsite technical support to customers
• Liaise with Sales Team to co-ordinate replacement opportunities and issues
• Follow all the company's procedures and policies
• Onsite demonstration of equipment
• Onsite troubleshooting / fault diagnostic
• Respond quickly to customer problems
• Make equipment recommendations to customers whilst onsite

• Field based working independently, but as part of the Service Team
• Test and calibrate weighing devices according to procedure
• Pre and Post Contract meeting with Bio-Med / Contract Manager
• Van spare part stock management
• Onsite repair and recalibration / reverification
• Fulfil Service Contracts with planned maintenance in line with KPI’s
• Installation of products and systems on customer site
• Efficient and thorough documentation of service activities
• Onsite technical support to Sales Team
• Onsite technical support to customers
• Liaise with Sales Team to co-ordinate replacement opportunities and issues
• Follow all the company's procedures and policies
• Onsite demonstration of equipment
• Onsite troubleshooting / fault diagnostic
• Respond quickly to customer problems
• Make equipment recommendations to customers whilst onsite

We are seeking a compassionate Generic Support Worker who can connect with and empathise with individuals with learning disabilities.

In this role, you will implement empowering risk management procedures and serve as a positive role model, demonstrating the council's values. Embracing new ideas and being adaptable to change will be essential. Your motivation and initiative will play a crucial role in supporting those in your care.

Join our close-knit team dedicated to providing exceptional support to individuals using our services. While the work can be challenging, we also embrace creativity and innovation, ensuring that every day brings new and rewarding experiences. We prioritise a person-centered approach, always putting our guests first and delivering exceptional care. Our team is enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy, embodying a strong can-do attitude in everything we do!

Key responsibilities...

To develop and support a wide range of interesting and socially inclusive activities for people using the service.
Implement the policies and procedures of the department and of the individual services/teams.
Ensure good communications within the whole learning disability service so that the service is coordinated and safe.
Participate in all appropriate internal/external training as identified through the supervision and appraisal system and utilise the skills and knowledge gained to improve services to individuals.
The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings, weekends, and on-call rotas.

Our benefits include...

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time).
Annual leave purchase policy.
Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).
A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
Interview date...
Interviews will be held on 04th November 2024.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Sarah Faulkner

Job Title: Registered Manager

Phone Number: 01344 353 333

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To be responsible for the timely processing and distribution of all incoming mail Ensure all letters, and documents received into the area of work from whatever source are date stamped upon arrival and processed according to the established Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) To support Patient Pathway Coordinator (PPCs) with printing documents from a variety of systems, including the medical transcription system Check that all printed clinic and appointment letters are complete and accurately addressed, and escalate any that need correction to PPCs Assist the Patient Pathway Coordinators and APPCs to ensure all healthcare notes and diagnostic results are available for each patient at the beginning of the clinic session. Ensure all relevant documents are filed in patients healthcare records according to local standards for turnaround time. Retrieve health records as requested by members of the team Book and reschedule patient appointments as required Respond to emails about appointment queries as directed Assist with booking services for patients e.g. transport

Service Advisor Vacancy - Bracknell
Salary: £29,000 Basic OTE £41,000 + and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm, Saturday mornings on a rota - full time, permanent position

OC19019

We have a new vacancy for a Service Advisor for my client's main dealership in Bracknell. Excellent opportunity for a Service Advisor to join a high performing team. This role suits a Service Advisor looking for a long-term role.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme

Role:

• This Service Advisor position entails dealing with the customer as they wish to book their vehicle into the workshop. Delivering high levels of customer service you will find their requirements and advise on cost, time scale and what exactly will happen
• The role is with a busy dealership that requires someone who can deal with the volumes while delivering a high standard of customer service

Requirement:

• The right individual must have previous motor trade experience. We may consider someone from an independent garage who can show the knowledge, confidence and driven manner.
• Have a steady work history
• At least 2 years' experience working within the motor trade / car dealership as a Service Advisor
• Pinnacle or Kerridge experience is preferable but not essential. Having experience with some sort of dealership system.
• Looking for a confident, friendly and professional individual with a strong customer service background.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDAS

Consultant: Jack Adams

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Service, Aftersales and Parts - Service Advisor, Warranty Advisor, Warranty Administrator, Aftersales Advisor, Service Team Manager, Senior Service Advisor, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Administrator, Parts Supervisor, Parts Managers

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Placement Officer

Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 37 hours a week
Rate: £29 umbrella an hour (£23 PAYE an hour)
Location: Wokingham - Hybrid (minimum 1 day a week in the office)

Wokingham Borough Council are looking for Placement Officer to join their Adult Social Care Team. As a Placement Officer you will:

• Be responsible for sourcing placements for vulnerable adults, including those ready to be discharged from the hospital
• Work closely with Social Workers and care providers to negotiate fees and secure appropriate placements, all while ensuring the best outcomes for the people supported
• Provide duty cover, triaging and redirecting emails and responding to urgent queries

Requirements

• Experience in a social care setting, understanding the complexities of adult care placements
• Experience in sourcing placements for vulnerable adults
• Confident in liaising with Social Workers and care providers via telephone and other channels
• Able to handle challenging situations and navigate complex care requirements

Registered Service Manager - Reading £34,000 to £36,000 depending on experience

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Manager to join us in leading our Small 6 bedded residential service for people with moderate learning disabilities in Woodley/Reading. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a stable dynamic team, no agency use. We are Looking for a manager who can lead on person centred care values and achieve the objectives of outstanding regulatory requirements. Perfect for managers looking to grow, our role provides a supportive team and abundant development prospects. Are you passionate about empowering colleagues to deliver exceptional care?

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:
Wagestream giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
Funded Blue Light Card hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
Enhanced retirement leave
Long service awards

Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes. You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending mutli-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic, and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

We’re interested in our Registered Service Manager having both the right experience and the right values. This is why at this service our Registered Manager should have previous experience in a care management role, be willing and able to undertake CQC registration and a Level 5 in Health & Social Care as well as experience working with individuals with learning disabilities.

Why choose us?

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

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

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

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

A fantastic opportunity have arisen within Sure Hotel Reading. We are currently recruiting for friendly, dedicated receptionist. Full on the job training will be given.

Full Time; Mostly 3pm-11pm various days including weekends. on occasion 7am-3pm or 12-8pm

Experience is not essential. Applicant needs to be bubbly, friendly and ready to look after our guests to ensure they have a great stay.

Staff incentives, staff hotel rates, pension scheme.